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The US Open Era Surfaces

US Open court
By Sebastian Nunez, BB&T Atlanta Open Ball Boy In 1969, on an overcast day at the US Open final, Rod Laver was slipping and sliding...

ALTA Plays Matchmaker of a Different Sort

The bridal party photo was taken at the net, and then the couple and guests played a few rounds. The décor included ALTA tennis balls, and the groom's bowtie, boutonniere, buttons and cufflinks featured racquets.
ALTA has a way of getting into your blood. Just ask Charity Schneider. The former ALTA member moved from Kennesaw to Spokane in 2009. She...

A Big ‘Thank You’ to all ALTA Members

By Eddie Gonzalez, BB&T Atlanta Open Tournament Director   A big “thank you” to all ALTA members: It looks like ALTA members and Atlanta-area tennis fans...

Wheelchair Tournament Draws National Talent

America Wheelchair Tournament at Richard Craig Park
Wheelchair athletes from all over the United States descended on McDonough this spring for the multiday America Wheelchair Tournament at Richard Craig Park. More than...

Two Georgia Tennis Centers Earn USTA Awards

James Creek Tennis Center
The USTA has honored two Georgia facilities as part of this year’s USTA outstanding facility awards. The James Creek Tennis Center and Jekyll Island...

Premier Live Tiebreak Shootout Scheduled for July 26

Olde Town Athletic Club
Premier Live recently announced that the 2018 Premier Live Tiebreak Shootout, presented by Calamos and Metal, will be held on July 26 at Olde...

It’s Gambling for Good

AYTEF casino night logo
The Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation is offering a night of food, fun and gambling with a casino night fundraiser at 6:30 p.m....

Berry College to Host ACC Tennis Championships

ACC Tennis Championships logo
The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College will once again host the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships from April 15-19, 2020,...

2018 BB&T Atlanta Open: Who’s Coming and What’s New?

Aerial shot from drone of BB&T Atlanta Open center court
By Rick Limpert   It’s the event Atlanta sports fans have been waiting for all summer.   Notice I said sports fans and not just tennis...

Congratulations to our ALTA Scholars

ALTA President Joyce Vance, far left, and ALTA Foundation President Linda Shepherd, far right, honored this year's scholarship winners. They are Brandon Banke, Neal Seymour, Cameron Raj and Rebekah Bobo, from left.
The recipients of this year’s L. Keith Wood Memorial Scholarships were recognized at a reception in May at the new ALTA office. They are: ...