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Take Advantage of Spring Conditions

Closeup top view of a male tennis player hitting a ball during a serve. It's played on blue hard court surface just like at US open. Very shallow focus, only tip of the racket and the ball are in focus.
By Luke Jensen, French Open Doubles Champion ‘93 Spring means competition – from league matches to tournaments. On the pro tours, the American swing is one...

Playoff Teams Can Depend on the Numbers

BY TERRY GODBOLD, MEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT We typically receive a number of questions each season from captains regarding playoffs, such as: How are the...

Sportsmanship: It’s the ALTA Mantra

BY JANE MILTON, THURSDAY WOMEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT Tennis is a game that requires cooperation and courtesy. It can be intense but exhilarating, and good...

ALTA Loses a Top Fan

By Suzanne Dent Diane Barker, 2018 president of The ALTA Foundation, died Jan. 19. She was considered by many to be one of ALTA’s most...

C8 Sunday Women Tell Story of Determination to Score Gear

They won FILA for their team! Last fall, we asked readers to tell us why their team should be outfitted in new gear from FILA....

Keep an Eye Out for This Ride

By Suzanne Dent Lamar Scott is getting a lot of attention these days. Recently, he earned four awards from well-known tennis organizations. But those awards...

Junior Challenge Ladder Recognizes Good Sports, Top Competitors

Among the top 10 girls were Samantha Hogan, Jessie Young, Caitlyn Munson and Jada Young, from left. They and other players were recognized at...

Preventing Common Foot and Ankle Issues

By Ketan B. Patel, DPM, FACFAS We live in a very health-conscious society, so why is it that many Americans routinely overlook one of the...

2018 Summer Camps for Adults and Kids

By Cory Sekine-Pettite Summer is the perfect time of year for you – and your kids – to hone those tennis skills. Warm weather, more...

Cheese Wafers

There are some foods that are just classics: You can’t go wrong with some macaroni and cheese, Grandma’s red velvet cake or peanut butter...