17-Mar-2025
UCF's Guarnieri Grateful for Surprise Scholarship
Donatella Guarnieri was playing club tennis at UCF when women's tennis head coach Bryan Koniecko asked her to join his team. The former four-star recruit was surprised with a scholarship last month during a team meeting.
14-Mar-2025
Meet the Assistant: Virginia's Gina Suarez-Malaguti
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Virginia women's associate head coach Gina Suarez-Malaguti.
12-Mar-2025
An Ready to Begin Next Chapter at Duke
Duke was one of the first programs to contact Claire An once college coaches could begin calling. The blue chip senior made sure to consider all the options, and realized Duke provided her with the best total package.
10-Mar-2025
USTA Florida Donates to Bethune-Cookman's Facility Fund
USTA Florida donated $100,000 to Bethune-Cookman University to help fund the construction of the university's first on-campus facility. The Wildcats currently play matches and hold practices off campus.
7-Mar-2025
UChicago Captured the ITA Division III Women's Team Indoor Title
The defending NCAA champion University of Chicago women defeated Claremont-Mudd-Scripps to capture the ITA Division III National Indoor title last weekend in Memphis, Tennessee
5-Mar-2025
February Aces Accumulate Multiple Titles Worldwide
February produced plenty of highlights for current and former collegians and junior stars, many of whom captured multiple titles at events througout the world.
3-Mar-2025
Star Ratings Spring - 2025 Edition
After months of waiting, here they are... the Star Ratings. Find out right now how many stars you have - as The Tennis Recruiting Network proudly presents the Spring Star Ratings for 2025.
28-Feb-2025
College Tennis Welcomes Electronic Line Calling
The 2025 ITA Division I Men's Team Indoor Championship served as a pilot test event for the PlayReplay electronic line calling challenge system, which earned praise coaches, players, and officials for helping resolve questionable call situations with more accuracy.
26-Feb-2025
CMS Men Capture Division III Indoor Title
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps held off a rally from UChicago to capture the ITA Division III Men's National Team Indoor title over the weekend. The showdown was a rematch of the 2024 NCAA Championship match, which UChicago won.
24-Feb-2025
Hot 100 - February 2025
It's time to unveil the February 2025 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto 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.
21-Feb-2025
Dostanic Delivers Wake Forest National Indoor Title
Graduate transfer Stefan Dostanic clinched the deciding point in a three-set battle as Wake Forest defeated TCU 4-3 in a thrilling final match of the ITA National Men's Team Indoor Championships in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday night.
19-Feb-2025
Shannon Feels Warm Welcome on Rocky Top
Alyson Shannon watched her sisters play college tennis and was inspired to join them once she was old enough. The five-star junior from Texas found the right opportunity at the University of Tennessee and has committed to play for the Lady Vols.
17-Feb-2025
West Florida Captures First Division II Men's Indoor Title
West Florida captured the first ITA Division II Men's Indoor Team title in program history by beating Washburn 4-0 in the championship match on Sunday. The programs were both in the final for the first time and meeting for the first time.
14-Feb-2025
Cracking the Code: What It Takes to Play College Tennis
Competing at the college level demands a strategic approach, an understanding of what college coaches are looking for, and a realistic perspective on the life of a student-athlete. Former head coach Brian Boland offers his advice.
12-Feb-2025
Georgia Captures ITA National Indoor Team Title
The Georgia women got their revenge over Texas A&M by beating the Aggies 4-1 to capture their fifth ITA National Team Indoor title on Tuesday night in Illinois. The Aggies beat Georgia last May in the NCAA team final.
10-Feb-2025
Former College Player Takes Aim at NCAA House Settlement
A former Stanford tennis player who is now an intellectual property attorney is concerned about the fallout from the NCAA vs. House settlement and how it may negatively impact non-revenue-generating sports and athletes across the country.
9-Feb-2025
Images from the Orange Bowl
Each December, the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships
showcase top junior players from around the world. Held at the Frank
Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation, Florida, the tournament has
launched stars like Coco Gauff and Bianca Andreescu. This year, Jordan
Lee of Orlando won the Boys' Singles title, while China's Xiaotong
Wang claimed the Girls' Singles crown. With a history of shaping
future champions, the event remains a key stage for rising tennis
talent.
7-Feb-2025
Keiser, Georgia Gwinnett Win NAIA Indoor Team Titles
The Keiser women and Georgia Gwinnett men each captured their second ITA NAIA National Team Indoor titles last weekend in Overland Park, Kansas. The Georgia Gwinnett men rallied from two deficits to beat Tennessee Wesleyan in the final.
5-Feb-2025
Australian Open Produces Ace-Worthy Performances
The Australian Open always produces Aces in January and this year is no exception, not only with the junior singles and doubles champions, but also featuring doubles titles for two former college stars.
3-Feb-2025
Top Women's Classes - 2025 Winter Rankings
Our commitment list for senior girls is nearing 500, making this the perfect moment to assess how schools are performing on the recruiting trail. Tennis Recruiting Network is proud to present the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes for 2025 - which are heading in a Cardinal direction.
31-Jan-2025
Bishop Discovers New Opportunities at UTRGV
Luke Bishop didn't know anything about the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley until he began his college recruiting process. Once he made a visit to campus and learned more, the three-star senior from Oklahoma was ready to commit to join the program.
29-Jan-2025
Hot 100 List - January 2025
It's time to unveil the January 2025 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto 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.
27-Jan-2025
Top Men's Classes - 2025 Winter Rankings
With Signing Week behind us and over 800 college commitments finalized, today is the perfect day to spotlight the top recruiting classes. TRN is thrilled to unveil the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings for 2025 - and check out the program hopping into the top spot.
24-Jan-2025
Eight Intriguing Questions for 2025
It's January, which means it's time for Colette Lewis to provide her annual Eight Intriguing Questions. The 2025 edition includes insight into major tournament moves, college funding decisions, junior programs, and the USTA's re-orgnization strategy.
22-Jan-2025
Lavine Overcomes Adversity, Makes Mother Proud
Andrew Lavine's dream was to play NCAA Division I tennis. He endured some hard times after his mother died unexpectedly, but worked hard to fulfill his goal and make her proud. The four-star senior from Texas has signed with UC Riverside.
20-Jan-2025
Case Western Adds Another Tennis-Playing Ramani
Nikhil Ramani was very famliar with Case Western Reserve University because his sister played for the women's tennis team. The four-star senior from Northern California has decided to follow a simliar path by committing to the Spartans.
17-Jan-2025
Martin Blackman Discusses USTA Player Development Exit
Martin Blackman is leaving his role at USTA as the General Manager of Player Development following an organizational restructuring. Colette Lewis recently spoke to Blackman about his work with USTA, his future, and the skills the new head of tennis at the USTA will need.
16-Jan-2025
Spring Star Ratings Period Underway
Twice a year, TennisRecruiting.net updates its Star Ratings - sometimes known as "The Stars". Our next update to the Star Ratings comes in mid-March - and those ratings will be based on players' highest rankings during the next eight weeks of the year - from the week of January 6 to the week of February 24, 2025. We invite players to review their player records to ensure accurate ratings.
15-Jan-2025
New Beginning: Lauren Embree Follows Her Heart
After the death of her father, former Florida All-American Lauren Embree followed her heart and left coaching college tennis to start her own business in Austin, Texas. Find out more about Embree in this month's version of "Where Are They Now?"
13-Jan-2025
Sadowski's Early Start Helps Guide Her to Purdue
Gabriella Sadowski got an early start to her recruiting process and knew exactly what she wanted to pursue in college. Planning ahead helped the five-star junior from Michigan narrow down her choices before committing to Purdue.
9-Jan-2025
Patel, Clarke Exceed Expecations with 18s Winter National Titles
Shaan Patel and Chukwumelije Clarke weren't the favorites entering the USTA 18 Winter National Championships in Orlando. It didn't matter. Patel and Clarke captured their first gold balls by winning the singles titles at the USTA National Campus.
8-Jan-2025
Azam, Wygodzki Captures 16s Winter National Titles
Safir Azam and Paige Wygodzki captured the 16s singles titles at the USTA Winter National Championships at the National Campus in Orlando, Florida. Azam was extended to three sets in the final, while Wygodzki secured another straight-set win.
7-Jan-2025
Kaminski and Evans Secure 14s Winter National Titles
Top-seeded Eli Kaminski and 10th-seeded London Evans won the first gold balls of their careers by capturing the singles titles at the USTA 14 Winter National Championships in San Antonio, Texas. Both won in straight sets in the final.
6-Jan-2025
Smith and Nick Capture 12s Winter National Titles
Jacqueline Nick and Max Smith captured their first gold balls by winning the 12s girls and boys singles titles, respectively, at the USTA Winter National Championships at the University of Texas at San Antonio Tennis Center.
2-Jan-2025
Sunshine State Standouts Take Center Stage in December
The bulk of the Aces in the final month of the year are those who captured titles at the three major junior events in Florida: the IMG Academy International Tennis Championships (formerly the Eddie Herr), the Orange Bowl and the Junior Orange Bowl.
30-Dec-2024
Let's Make a Deal: Hovde Signs with Duke
Former top recruit Liv Hovde signed with Duke last week after negotiating an NIL deal with the school's collective. The funding for college tennis players and programs may not be as plentiful once the House settlement is finalized this spring.
29-Dec-2024
Action Shots from Rome
In mid-October, the ITF Junior Championship in Rome, GA, featured
standout performances from American sophomores. Jordan Lee (Orlando,
Fla.), seeded second, claimed the boys' title with a 6-2, 6-2 win over
Navneet Raghuram (Fenton, Mo.), while third seed Aishi Bisht (San Jose,
Calif.) won the girls' championship, defeating unseeded Ellery Mendell
(Watkinsville, Ga.) 6-4, 6-0. Photographer Bill Kallenberg captured the
action - see highlights in this gallery ...
27-Dec-2024
Pennington Ready to Join the Prairie Stars
Luke Pennington always wanted to play a sport in college. Once he focused on tennis, the Kansas native worked to keep his goal alive. The three-star senior has signed with Division II University of Illinois-Springfield.
25-Dec-2024
VanPelt Signs to Play for Hometown Jayhawks
Kinley VanPelt considered attending college in other parts of the country. But the four-star senior knew the best opportunity to play college tennis was right in her backyard at the University of Kansas.
23-Dec-2024
Hot 100 List - December 2024
It's time to unveil the December 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto 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.
20-Dec-2024
Santamarta, Krejcova Sustain Strong Runs at Orange Bowl
Four days of strong winds at the ITF J500 Orange Bowl couldn't blow Andres Santamarta Roig and Tereza Krejcova off course, with both continuing the form they had shown the previous week in reaching the finals of the International Tennis Federation's J300 in Bradenton.
19-Dec-2024
Lee Doubles Up, China's Wang Makes History
Jordan Lee and Xiaotong Wang traveled from the IMG Academy International Championships in Bradenton to the Orange Bowl in Plantation with completely different perspectives, but both emerged with the winner's crystal bowl of oranges last Saturday at the Veltri Tennis Center.
18-Dec-2024
DTS College Exposure Series Sets 2025 Dates
The 2025 DTS College Exposure Series consists of three Recruiting Showcases across the country. The evengs in California, New Jersey and Boston provide recruits with an opportunity to perform in front of a large amount of university and college coaches from every level.
16-Dec-2024
Carlson Family Legacy Endures at Gustavus Adolphus
The Carlson family has been an enduring presence at Gustavus Adolphus University for nearly four decades. Jon coaches tennis and swimming while his wife and daugher are assistant tennis coaches. All of them played tennis for the Gusties.
13-Dec-2024
Kostovic and Santamarta Roig Claim ITF J300 Bradenton Titles
Serbia's Teodora Kostovic and Spain's Andres Santamarta captured the ITF J300 singles titles at the IMG Academy in Florida last week with straight set wins in the finals.
11-Dec-2024
Top Seeds Lee and Davletshina Earn IMG Academy Titles
Top seeds Nikol Davletshina and Jordan Lee claimed the singles titles in the Girls 12s and Boys 16s divisions, respectively, at the IMG Academy International Tennis Championships last Saturday in Bradenton, Florida.
9-Dec-2024
USTA National Campus Awarded Decade of NCAA Championships
The USTA National Campus in Orlando will become the home of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships for a 10-year period beginning in 2028. The NCAA made the announcement on Monday, and the deal includes facility and broadcast upgrades.
9-Dec-2024
Recruiting Insider: Wisconsin-Whitwater's Frank Barnes
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from Wisconsin-Whitewater's Frank Barnes.
6-Dec-2024
Merchant Finds Great Balance at Carnegie Mellon
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.
4-Dec-2024
Success Spans All Levels For November Aces
The inaugural fall NCAA Division I individual championships, a sweep of the Junior Davis and Billie Jean King Cups for the United States and WTA and ATP Finals doubles champions from the collegiate ranks were among the top performances in November.
1-Dec-2024
Team USA Wins Fifth Straight Master'U BNP Paribas Title
Team USA captured gold for the fifth straight year at the Master'U BNP Paribas Championship. The Americans defeated Great Britain 4-1 in the championship match on Sunday in Reims, France to clinch their 12th title overall.
27-Nov-2024
Joint Postpones Pro Career for Texas Title Quest
Despite the enticement of prize money, Maya Joint has decided to postpone her pro career to play her freshman season at the University of Texas. The Michigan native, who represents her father's home country of Australia, recently sat down with Colette Lewis for a Q&A about her decision and her future.
24-Nov-2024
Columbia's Zheng Captures Historic NCAA Singles Title
Columbia's Michael Zheng captured the NCAA Division I men's singles title on Sunday, becoming the first Ivy League player to win the crown since 1922. Georgia's Dasha Vidmanova won the women's singles title after winning the NCAA doubles title last May.
22-Nov-2024
Hot 100 List - November 2024
It's time to unveil the November 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto 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.
20-Nov-2024
Blue Chip Sharygin Commits to Play for Harvard
Evan Sharygin was familiar with the Boston area because his brother played tennis for MIT. The blue chip junior from Indiana will be heading that way in the fall of 2026 after giving his verbal commitment to Harvard.
18-Nov-2024
USA Sweeps Junior Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup Titles
The United States won both titles at the Junior Billie Jean King Cup and Junior Davis Cup finals over the weekend in Antalya, Turkey, marking the first time in a decade the American teams swept both titles at the world’s premier 16-and-under team competitions.
15-Nov-2024
Five-Star Turley Finds Happiness at San Diego State
Vessa Turley wondered if she would ever find a school that made her feel at home. After making a few college visits, she finally found her happy place at San Diego State. The five-star senior from Scottsdale, Arizona has committed to the Aztecs.
14-Nov-2024
Bhandari's Improvement Makes Michigan Take Notice
Arnav Bhandari knew he could play better than his results were showing. Everything clicked for him this summer and colleges took notice. The five-star senior from San Ramon, California has committed to the University of Michigan.
13-Nov-2024
Welcome to Signing Day
Signing Week is here - and seniors can start signing financial agreements with programs. Today, we check in with boys and girls from across the country who are heading to a variety of schools. Find out how they came to their decisions... in our National Roundup.
12-Nov-2024
Signing Week: Blue Chip Girls
It all starts tomorrow - Signing Day. The Signing Period for college tennis begins tomorrow morning, and seniors in the Class of 2025 will start signing their financial aid agreements to accept athletic scholarships. Take a look at where the Blue Chip girls stand before the big day.
11-Nov-2024
Signing Week: Blue Chip Boys
This coming Wednesday, November 13, is Signing Day - the first day that any senior in the Class of 2025 can sign a financial aid agreement with an NCAA Division I or II institution. Take a look at the status of the Blue Chip boys.
10-Nov-2024
PanAm ITF Photo Gallery
Paul Ballard was on site in the Houston suburb of Spring, Texas, last
month to take photos at the J300 Pan American ITF. Americans Jack
Kennedy (Huntington, N.Y.) and Maya Iyengar (Paradise Valley, Ariz.)
took home the singles titles at the event.
8-Nov-2024
Meet the Assistant: Princeton's Nathan Thompson
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Princeton women's assistant coach Nathan Thompson.
6-Nov-2024
Colorado Partners with City of Boulder for New Indoor Facility
The University of Colorado and the city of Boulder announced they are partnering to provide a new indoor facility for tennis players throughout the community, including members of the CU women’s team. The expected completion is 2026.
4-Nov-2024
USTA to Utilize Electronic Line Calling at Junior Indoor Nationals
The USTA announced last week that four 2024 USTA Junior National Indoor Championships will utilize PlayReplay electronic line-calling in competition, marking the first time USTA national junior tournaments have formally featured ELC in play.
1-Nov-2024
Scary Good Results in October for Collegiate Stars
College tennis continues its time in the spotlight, with current Division I stars earning five titles last month, and recent collegians picking up 10 more. The ITF also crowned champions at the World Junior Finals, two Americans claimed titles at the Pan American Closed and two 16-year-olds captured ITF women's World Tennis Tour title at the $75,000 level.
30-Oct-2024
Message Delivered: Sorey Commits to Indiana
Ameia Sorey received an Instagram DM from Indiana University to intiate the recruiting process. The blue chip senior from Miami liked what she heard from the Hoosiers and made an official visit. She has committed to play for the program.
28-Oct-2024
Recruiting Insider: Michigan State's Harry Jadun
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from Michigan State's Harry Jadun.
27-Oct-2024
Images from the USTA Level 4 in Rome
The L4 Open in Rome, Georgia, brought together top junior players,
competing in a "flighted tournament" format with age groups divided
into draws of 16 based on their rankings. While Hurricane Helene
threatened nearby, Rome enjoyed sunny skies and warm temperatures,
making for ideal playing conditions. Photographer Bill Kallenberg
captured the action, taking shots for players to showcase on their
TennisRecruiting.net profiles.
25-Oct-2024
Blue Chip Rodriguez Drawn Back Home to Georgia
Despite growing up in the state, Ava Rodriguez had little familiarity with the University of Georgia. She had never visited the campus, and has spent the last few years training in Florida. But the blue chip junior will be returning home for college by committing to the Bulldogs.
22-Oct-2024
USTA Announces Reorganization for Player Support
The USTA announced that it is reorganizing to better support players at all levels of their competitive pathway, with Player Development, Pro Circuit, Team Events, Collegiate and Junior Competition teams now combined into a single cohesive department.
21-Oct-2024
Everything Breaks the Right Way for Five-Star Robinson
Mia Robinson nearly considered quitting tennis before she suffered a broken ankle in 2021. The time away from the court helped change her outlook. The five-star senior returned revived and recently committed to Mississippi State.
18-Oct-2024
Kennedy and Iyengar Claim ITF Pan American Regional Titles
A warm and sunny week ended in Spring, Texas with four all-American finals at the International Tennis Federation's J300 Pan American Regional Championships, hosted by the Giammalva Racquet Club. Jack Kennedy and Maya Iyengar captured the singles titles.
16-Oct-2024
Five-Star Tran Attracted to Creighton's Welcoming Nature
Teresa Tran normally provides some sweet treats for players at her academy who sign with college programs. The five-star senior from Frisco, Texas will need to make a few for herself this year after recently committing to Creighton University.
14-Oct-2024
Hot 100 List - October 2024
It's time to unveil the October 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto 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.
11-Oct-2024
USTA Eastern Prepares for 36th Annual College Showcase
USTA Eastern is holding its 36th annual College Showcase on November 10th in Mount Kisco, New York. Along with juniors and seniors participating in the showcase, the section is also offering a separate event for freshman and sophomores at the same site.
9-Oct-2024
Meet The Assistant: UC Irvine's Jurence Mendoza
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile UC Irvine's Jurence Mendoza.
7-Oct-2024
Charleston Adds Another Trinkle to the Recruiting Pipeline
Riley Trinkle developed a love for College of Charleston while watching her sister play for the Cougars. Once it became time for her to be recruited, Trinkle hoped CoC would reach out. They did, and the five-star senior committed to play for the program.
4-Oct-2024
First-Time Winners Highlight September Aces
September produced first-time titles for teenagers on both the junior and pro circuits. Division I college tennis crowned its first champions of 2024-25, while current and recently graduated collegians also earned their share of the spotlight as summer turned to fall.
2-Oct-2024
Five-Star Villagomez Sees a Bright Future at Davidson
Kai Villagomez's official visit to Davidson College coincided with a power outage. But the darkness didn't dampen his experience. On the contrary, the five-star senior was even more attracted to Davidson after the visit and committed to the Wildcats.
30-Sep-2024
College Tennis Benefits from Team IMPACT Relationships
Thirteen college tennis programs are involved with Team IMPACT for the 2024-25 season. The organization matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams to create a long-term life-changing experience for everyone involved.
29-Sep-2024
Action Shots from the US Open Juniors
In the final slam event of 2024, top juniors from across the globe
gathered in New York for the US Open Junior Tennis Championships.
Spain's Rafael Nodar claimed the boys' title with a victory over
Norway’s Nikoli Budkov Kjaer, while England's Mika Stojsavljevic won
the girls' crown, 6-4, 6-4. On the American front, Iva Jovic
(Torrance, CA) made a strong run to the girls' semifinals, and Kaylan
Bigun (West Hollywood, CA) reached the boys' quarterfinals.
Throughout the week, Paul Ballard of ZooTennis.com captured these
exciting moments.
27-Sep-2024
ATP Accelerator Program Brings Top Juniors Up To Speed
Sensing the progress of top junior boys was stalling at that entry level, the ATP introduced a new pathway two years ago for highly-ranked junior boys, collaborating with the ITF on a program giving them more opportunities to compete immediately at the Challenger level.
25-Sep-2024
Steady Improvement Leads Dickens to Lafayette
JD Dickens wasn't sure if he would be good enough to play college tennis when he first made it a goal. The three-star from Massachusetts improved enough over the years to make it a reality. He has committed to Lafayette College.
