More than 600 district champions from 54 teams descended on Mercer County, New Jersey, Aug. 22-24, for the USTA League presented by Chrysler Middle States Section Championship. The quality of play was nothing short of spectacular as 10 teams advanced to National Championships in October.

Becky Desmond of Downingtown, Pa., is the first person to be inducted into the newly established Hall of Fame of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association’s Middle States Division. Tennis legend Billie Jean King participated in the induction program, which was held at the DuPont Country Club, Wilmington, Del.

A six-player co-ed Middle States squad participated at the World TeamTennis Junior Nationals at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, Calif., Aug. 15-17. Despite not placing for a medal, the Middle States squad certainly didn't go unnoticed.

Now through September 7 when first time adult members sign up for a one year USTA membership for only $29 they will also receive a free US Open hat*. Your USTA Membership allows you to play in many different leagues in your area. Whether you are just picking up the sport or you are an experienced player, the USTA has many different leagues that will suit your level.

Take in the 2008 US Open live from Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, thanks to numerous tennis clubs and park and recreation organizations throughout Middle States which are sponsoring one-day bus trips.

They came to Pittsburgh from Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, Oklahoma and even from Hawaii for a celebration. These mothers, father, sisters, brothers and friends flocked from all corners of the country to Western Pennsylvania for the 2008 U.S. Transplant Games.

USTA Middle States held its Jr. Team Tennis Section Championship July 30-31 at Veterans’ Park in Hamilton, N.J. With nearly 200 competitors at the two-day tournament, just four teams will continue their seasons at the 2008 JTT National Championship – two from the New Jersey District and two from the Central PA District.

The youngest and brightest stars in tennis played in the "Little Mo” Regional Championships at the Homewood - Flossmoor Racquet Club, Homewood Ill. from July 11-13. Four juniors from Middle States punched their ticket to Nationals with impressive finishes.

Taylor Cohen of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., recently became the latest addition to an impressive list of athletes who have appeared in Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd.

US Open Bus Trips

Newton Motors Pro Tennis Classic

Hall of Fame