USTA MiddleStates - Events News

USTA Middle States
1288 Valley Forge Road, Suite 74
P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0987
610-935-5000 (Phone)
610-935-5484 (Fax)

Pro Tennis Home

latest news

Czink Captures Singles and Doubles Crowns at Pittsburgh Challenger

10/12/2008 5:50:00 PM

Melinda Czink of Hungary completed a rare sweep on the USTA Pro Circuit, taking home championships in both the singles and doubles finals at the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. $50,000 Women’s Challenger, held at the Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford, Pa. The feat marked just the third time this season on the Pro Circuit a women’s player has captured both titles in the same tournament.

2008 US Open Biggest Ever

9/10/2008 5:54:00 PM

The USTA announced that the 2008 US Open was the biggest and most successful US Open in its 40-year history as revenue, attendance, website traffic, and consession sales hit all-time high and American players excelled during the competition.

Amateur and Pro Face-Off in the 2008 MECCO CUP Final

7/14/2008 5:05:00 PM

The 8th annual MECCO Cup scorched the courts at the Westend Racquet Club in Allentown, Pa. Local players, rising stars and intriguing comebacks marked a memorable week of play in the $50,000 USTA Pro Circuit event. The No. 3 seed, Milagros Sequera outlasted qualifier Amanda Fink to claim singles gold.

UVA Standout Claims Futures of Pittsburgh

7/7/2008 4:23:00 PM

Somdev Dev Varman who won two NCAA singles championships at the University of Virginia, won both the singles and doubles titles at the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.’s $10K Men’s Futures of Pittsburgh at the Mt. Lebanon Tennis Center.

Ahn golden in pro debut

5/27/2008 2:52:00 PM

Fifteen-year-old Kristie Ahn won her pro debut at the Koser Jewelers Pro Circuit $10,000 tennis tournament at Hempfield Sports Complex in Landisville, Pa. Ahn, a native of Upper Saddle River, N.J., defeated 17-year-old Rebecca Marino of Canada, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3.

Steppin' up to the Microphone

5/19/2008 2:40:00 PM

They're going to interview John McEnroe! Imani Ross and Ariana Mulhare are the winners of the 2008 WTT Philadelphia Freedoms Kidcaster Contest! WTT Ambassador Luke Jensen was on hand as students posed as sportscasters in an animated competition to become the next kid to step up to the microphone.

US Open To Broadcast On ESPN, Tennis Channel In 2009

5/14/2008 4:39:00 PM

The USTA, ESPN and Tennis Channel recently announced a groundbreaking television and multi-platform partnership creating a summer-long “Open Season” for tennis featuring more than 400 national television hours for the US Open and the Olympus US Open Series -- an increase of nearly 100 hours.

Tennis legends and local stars entertain many

4/22/2008 7:13:00 PM

There was no shortage of star power at the Legends of Tennis event on Saturday, April 12. Headliner Monica Seles and three additional pros as well as eight talented Berks County high school tennis stars entertained a lively crowd at the Physical Education Center at Alvernia College, Reading, Pa.

Philadelphia Freedoms Name King of Prussia Mall as New Home

3/21/2008 3:55:00 PM

The King of Prussia Mall will be the new home court this July for the Philadelphia Freedoms of the World TeamTennis (WTT) Pro League. In addition, Jeff Harrison, Freedoms General Manager announced that tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe will come to town on July 14 when the New York Sportimes visit the Freedoms.

Rising Stars Descend on Middle States

2/29/2008 8:11:00 PM

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced the 2008 Women’s Pro Circuit Calendar. Three of the calendar’s 41 tournaments will be held in the Middle States section including new to 2008 Landisville, Pa.

Tennis abroad

1/8/2008 2:03:00 PM

Middle States’ own Marc White, an Allegheny Mountain District board member and Director of Tennis at the Wheeling Ogelbay Junior Academy, traveled to Shanghai, China, for the ATP Tennis Master’s Cup in November.

WTT announces season dates, new playoff format

12/21/2007 5:49:00 PM

The 2008 World TeamTennis regular season will be held July 3-23, League officials announced today. Now in its 33rd season, the WTT Pro League has teams in ten markets. For the 2008 season, five teams will advance to the WTT Championship Weekend, July 25-27, to battle for the King Trophy.

Liezel Huber, Q & A

11/16/2007 4:05:00 PM

Delaware Smash standout and world No. 1 doubles player stopped by USTA.com for an exclusive interview.

Harkleroad Wins PNC International Singles Crown

11/12/2007 2:55:00 PM

The PNC International wrapped-up a fun-filled week of action as the rising stars of tennis were in the Steel City for "Pittsburgh's Grand Slam". Ashley Harkleroad captured the singles title and the duo of Stephanie Dubois and Alisa Kleybanova successfully defended their doubles crown.

Instant Impact: Brengle Claims First Title As Pro

10/31/2007 6:40:00 PM

It has been a whirlwind few weeks for Dover Del. native Madison Brengle since turning professional in September. After playing with some of tennis' biggest names at WTT Smash Hits, the 17-year old captured her first title as a pro at a recent USTA Pro Circuit event.

Click For News Archive