USTA Middle States

USTA Middle States Growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere. A not-for-profit organization, the USTA is organized geographically into 17 sections.

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https://www.usta.com/en/home/about-usta/who-we-are/national/usta-terms-of-use.html Founded in 1881, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States. In addition to owning and operating the US Open, Emirates Airlines US Open Series and selecting the members of the Davis Cup, Fed Cup

and Olympic teams, the USTA administers a variety of programs nationwide for players of all ages and ability levels. Incorporated in 1924, the USTA Middle States (USTA MS) section encompasses Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey (exclusive of a 35-mile radius around New York City) and northwestern West Virginia. USTA MS is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to carrying out the goals of the national association within its region, particularly with respect to promoting tennis opportunities for juniors and adults of all abilities and all cultural backgrounds. To better service local needs, USTA MS is further subdivided into six districts: Allegheny Mountain, Central PA, Delaware, Eastern PA, New Jersey and Philadelphia. The USTA MS Board of Directors provides the strategic direction and leadership for the section. By evaluating and establishing goals, policies and objectives the Board provides the road map from which the professional staff, headed by the executive director, and other volunteers follow to achieve the mission – To promote and develop the growth of tennis.

06/01/2026

National Tennis Month was a success! USTA Middle States proudly supported 42 special National Tennis Month events throughout section during the month of May, offering more than $20,000 in funding. Such a fun month of tennis 🎾🎾

The 38th annual Tennis in the Streets event was a full-circle moment for Elijah Jennings, who spent the day volunteering...
05/28/2026

The 38th annual Tennis in the Streets event was a full-circle moment for Elijah Jennings, who spent the day volunteering at the very spot he first played tennis back in 2009.

Jennings was first introduced to tennis during a Kuumba Academy Charter School field trip to Rodney Square.

That initial spark at Tennis in the Streets, combined with the encouragement of his grandfather, began his tennis journey, playing for Christiana High School and Waynesburg University. Jennings is now a working professional at JPMorgan Chase, recently participating in a tennis collaboration event with the firm and the USTA Delaware District. He returned to Tennis in the Streets as a volunteer to mentor the next generation of players at the same clinic that shaped his own life 17 years ago.

He was joined by approximately 400 city youth in grades 5-8 who gathered to celebrate National Tennis Month through this long-standing Wilmington tradition.

Co-hosted by the USTA Delaware District and the City of Wilmington Department of Parks and Recreation, the event provided local students with free clinics, food, and entertainment. For volunteers like Jennings, the event is a powerful reminder of the power of the tennis community and the relationships forged along the way.

05/23/2026

Is there anything better than tennis at the beach? 🎾☀️

Sea Colony in Bethany Beach, Delaware hosted the Troon Pro Women’s Open last week along with a Kids Day event mid-week where kids got a chance to play tennis alongside professional players!

This USTA Pro Circuit tournament ended with the No. 5 seed Eryn Cayetano capturing the singles title with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over top seed (and local legend) Madison Brengle.

On the doubles side, Savannah Broadus and Kylie Collins captured the doubles title with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over the top-seeded team of Eryn Cayetano and Haley Giavara.

Pennsylvania has two new boys’ team tennis state champions! Congratulations to Erie’s Cathedral Preparatory School and W...
05/22/2026

Pennsylvania has two new boys’ team tennis state champions! Congratulations to Erie’s Cathedral Preparatory School and Wexford’s North Allegheny High School.

The Cathedral Prep Ramblers captured its first PIAA title with a win over Jersey Shore Area High School, while the North Allegheny Tigers earned its third PIAA title with a win over Conestoga High School. Both championship matches were held Saturday, May 16, at Hershey Racquet Club.

The PIAA boys’ singles and doubles championships are up this weekend at Hershey Racquet Club!

For Sherry Chen, tennis began in 2018 at the 2.5 level, where competitive USTA matches provided a quick ‘reality check’ ...
05/21/2026

For Sherry Chen, tennis began in 2018 at the 2.5 level, where competitive USTA matches provided a quick ‘reality check’ that sparked a drive to improve. When she moved to the Main Line in 2019, she struggled to find a team. Instead of waiting for an invitation, she decided to build her own community, captaining everything from mixed doubles to Tri-Level competition.

Chen’s ultimate goal was to foster inclusivity on and off the court.

“My goal has always been to build a bridge between cultures,” she said. “My teams are diverse, and I welcome players from all backgrounds. To me, the best team spirit comes from a mix of different perspectives united by a shared love for the game.”

That philosophy led her 3.5 team to Nationals in 2024. For Chen, tennis is simply the hook and the culture is the glue. Rooted in the academic rigor of Beijing’s Tsinghua University, she maintains a ‘high-performance, high-comfort’ balance. She organizes regular practices to keep her players sharp, but it is the transition from the court to a shared table for post-match meals where the real team bonding happens, turning teammates into lifelong friends.

A HUGE shoutout to all the Middle States players who competed at NTRP Nationals across the country last month. We had so...
05/14/2026

A HUGE shoutout to all the Middle States players who competed at NTRP Nationals across the country last month. We had some top finishes, including NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆 Way to represent Middle States!

🎾 CHAMPIONS - Men's 18 & Over 3.5 Doubles: Chetan Sharma (NJD) and Brian Crevasse (DD)
🎾 3RD PLACE - Mixed 18 & Over 4.5 Doubles: Jesse Cowart (NJD) and Elise Gerdes (NJD)
🎾 3RD PLACE - Women's 18 & Over 3.5 Doubles: Claire Forbes (NJD) and Kerri Glassman (NJD)
🎾 3RD PLACE - Men's 18 & Over 4.5 Singles: Fabrizio Sergi (DD)

05/12/2026

And that’s a wrap on the 38th annual Tennis in the Streets in Wilmington, Delaware 🎾

This initiative has introduced tennis to tens of thousands of kids in the city of Wilmington over the past 38 years. The free event provides a morning of tennis, food and other activities for kids from local schools and is one of the many great efforts and accomplishments of the Delaware District and its volunteers. We even got a special appearance by the Delaware Blue Coats mascot, Coaty.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make this unique downtown celebration such a success and for helping introduce the game of tennis to the next generation!

05/07/2026

What a perfect way to kick off May! The Huaxia Chinese School of Lehigh Valley hosted its annual Spring Tennis Tournament at Parkland High School on Saturday, May 2.

Congratulations to all the winners who took home a piece of the $400 prize pool, including the “One Point Slam” champion and Warrior Award winner!

Many thanks to the players, families and community members who came out to celebrate National Tennis Month on the court.

It was a powerhouse weekend for wheelchair tennis at RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club! We are so grateful for the collabora...
05/05/2026

It was a powerhouse weekend for wheelchair tennis at RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club! We are so grateful for the collaboration that made these events possible.

The Katie’s Komets Wheelchair Basketball Team joined forces with USTA Middle States and the Jefferson Moss-Magee Wheelchair Tennis Team for a fantastic afternoon of free tennis on Saturday, April 25. Athletes enjoyed on-court games, a player Q&A, and even took home new racquets and gear! A special thank you to Beth Cooke, Nancy Wilkins and Middle States Wheelchair Tennis Development Team members Greg Scott, Amanda Parezo, Jack Keller and Sergei Ivanov for bringing this vision to life.

On Sunday, the action continued as the Jefferson Moss-Magee team hosted the JTCC (Junior Tennis Champions Center) for round two of our crossover series! After the Magee team traveled down to College Park for their first meeting, they were happy to host the JTCC crew on their home courts this time.

Thank you to all the volunteers, parents and players who spent their weekend on the court with us. Happy National Tennis Month and 50th Anniversary of Wheelchair Tennis ♿️🎾

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