Rian Merchant wanted to find the perfect blend of strong academics with an opportunity to play tennis in college. After a strong summer of results, the four-star senior from Georgia connected with Carnegie Mellon University and committed to play for the Tartans.
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The Lotto Elite Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
College tennis is a goal for many players and parents, and they should learn about the recruiting process. Ethos School is proud to sponsor Recruiting 101 - with articles about recruiting, eligibility, and more.
Since 2011, Lisa Stone has been writing about all things junior tennis from a parent's perspective at Parenting Aces.
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Colette Lewis has covered topflight junior events as a freelance journalist for over a decade.
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The Universal Tennis Rating system provides tennis players across all ages, genders, and nationalities with a common framework for evaluating their levels of play.
Inspiration Academy Tennis is the proud sponsor of Recruiting Class Rankings for college tennis teams. Check out the top classes from across the country - and see how your team stacks up.
National Showcase Tournaments are USTA-sanctioned events open to players from all sections. Compete against players outside of your district or section - and earn credit towards your Tennis Recruiting ranking.
Date
Tournament
Events
12/06
L5 Open: Veg-All Junior Chmp. Florence, SC
BG12-18
12/07
L5 Open: Austin Tennis Academy Austin, TX
BG12,16
12/13
L5 Open Dominant Duo Team Ithica, NY
B14,G16
12/14
L5 Sun Bowl Jr. Open El Paso, TX
BG12-18
12/14
L5 Open USTA Jr. Chmps. by Diadem Championships Boynton Beach, FL
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The USTA's Tennis On Campus program is designed to provide college students with opportunities for team camaraderie, social networking, and rivaled competition through tennis without the rigors of a varsity program.
The lifeblood of Tennis Recruiting is its rankings - and our team has been ranking tennis players for more than two decades. Learn about tennis rankings in general - as well as our best-of-breed ranking system.
Want to know what the experts think? Roundtable Articles features comments from top coaches and recent graduates on various college tennis and recruiting topics.
The lifeblood of Tennis Recruiting is its rankings - and our team has been ranking tennis players for more than two decades. Learn about tennis rankings in general - as well as our best-of-breed ranking system.
