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Parsa Nemati
NCAA Division 1 Women's Tennis Championship Quarterfinal Preview
The 2024 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Tennis Championship is down to the quarterfinals after some shocking upset in Super Regionals action last weekend. See the full women's team brackethere. The...
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NCAA Division 1 Women's Tennis Championship Quarterfinal Preview
Read MoreThe 2024 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Tennis Championship is down to the quarterfinals after some shocking upset in Super Regionals action last weekend. See the full women's team brackethere. The...
Parsa Nemati
NCAA Division 1 Men's Tennis Championship Quarterfinal Preview
While the 2024 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Tennis Championship provided some major upsets this past weekend in Super Regionals action, all eight of the top men’s seeds advanced to the...
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NCAA Division 1 Men's Tennis Championship Quarterfinal Preview
Read MoreWhile the 2024 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Tennis Championship provided some major upsets this past weekend in Super Regionals action, all eight of the top men’s seeds advanced to the...
Jonathon Braden
'This is huge': College tennis coaches, players praise UTR Sports NIT Championship at IMG
For about eight years, University of Wyoming women’s tennis coach Edgar Dean Clower had participated in discussions around hosting a national invitational tennis championship for college tennis. College basketball has...
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'This is huge': College tennis coaches, players praise UTR Sports NIT Championship at IMG
Read MoreFor about eight years, University of Wyoming women’s tennis coach Edgar Dean Clower had participated in discussions around hosting a national invitational tennis championship for college tennis. College basketball has...
UTR Shop
Move Up One UTR Rating Level: Four Ways To Do It
Everyone wants to improve, but exactly how much better does a player need to be to move up one UTR level? The answer is probably not as difficult as one...
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Move Up One UTR Rating Level: Four Ways To Do It
Read MoreEveryone wants to improve, but exactly how much better does a player need to be to move up one UTR level? The answer is probably not as difficult as one...
Universal Tennis
USC Edges Pepperdine in UTR College Match Challenge in Indian Wells
Indian Wells, Calif.— The first-ever UTR College Match Challenge at the BNP Paribas Open went down to the wire, with a USC men’s squad edging out Pepperdine, 4-3 in front...
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USC Edges Pepperdine in UTR College Match Challenge in Indian Wells
Read MoreIndian Wells, Calif.— The first-ever UTR College Match Challenge at the BNP Paribas Open went down to the wire, with a USC men’s squad edging out Pepperdine, 4-3 in front...
Universal Tennis
Universal Tennis Ambassador Peyton Stearns Caps Off Sophomore Season as NCAA Champion
4 min read On Sunday, Texas sophomore Peyton Stearns (UTR Rating 11.49) etched her name in the record books by becoming the first player in program history to win the...
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Universal Tennis Ambassador Peyton Stearns Caps Off Sophomore Season as NCAA Champion
Read More4 min read On Sunday, Texas sophomore Peyton Stearns (UTR Rating 11.49) etched her name in the record books by becoming the first player in program history to win the...
Universal Tennis
Georgia Gwinnett Sweeps NAIA Titles; NCAA DII and DIII Team Play Finishes with Repeat and New Winners
3 min read The Division I NCAA Championships wrapped up team play on Sunday with Texas winning the women’s event and Virginia taking home the men’s trophy. The DI individual...
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Georgia Gwinnett Sweeps NAIA Titles; NCAA DII and DIII Team Play Finishes with Repeat and New Winners
Read More3 min read The Division I NCAA Championships wrapped up team play on Sunday with Texas winning the women’s event and Virginia taking home the men’s trophy. The DI individual...
Universal Tennis
Virginia and Texas Win 2022 NCAA Championships
3 min read The NCAA team championship saw two champions get crowned on Sunday at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Upsets were predominant at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex...
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Virginia and Texas Win 2022 NCAA Championships
Read More3 min read The NCAA team championship saw two champions get crowned on Sunday at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Upsets were predominant at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex...
Universal Tennis
Checking into Champaign: NCAA Championships Reaches Elite Eight
4 min read The Elite Eight is set for the 2022 Division I NCAA Championship with the men’s matches kicking things off in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois on Thursday followed by the...
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Checking into Champaign: NCAA Championships Reaches Elite Eight
Read More4 min read The Elite Eight is set for the 2022 Division I NCAA Championship with the men’s matches kicking things off in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois on Thursday followed by the...
Universal Tennis
Previewing the Sweet 16 of the 2022 NCAA Team Championships
4 min read The team event of the 2022 NCAA Division I Championships is racing into the Sweet 16. This weekend, the best college players in the nation will compete...
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Previewing the Sweet 16 of the 2022 NCAA Team Championships
Read More4 min read The team event of the 2022 NCAA Division I Championships is racing into the Sweet 16. This weekend, the best college players in the nation will compete...
Universal Tennis
Universal Tennis Adds New Pro, Collegiate, and Coach Ambassadors
6 min read At the end of 2021, Universal Tennis launched the Universal Tennis Collegiate Ambassador program. Initially inspired by the changes in the NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness, the...
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Universal Tennis Adds New Pro, Collegiate, and Coach Ambassadors
Read More6 min read At the end of 2021, Universal Tennis launched the Universal Tennis Collegiate Ambassador program. Initially inspired by the changes in the NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness, the...
Nina Pantic
Jay Friend Boosts UTR Rating and Secures Spot on University of Arizona Wildcats Team for 2022
5 min read After a career-best 2021 season, Jay Friend (UTR Rating 12.79) is on his way to the University of Arizona this fall. The Japanese 18-year-old won three ITF...
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Jay Friend Boosts UTR Rating and Secures Spot on University of Arizona Wildcats Team for 2022
Read More5 min read After a career-best 2021 season, Jay Friend (UTR Rating 12.79) is on his way to the University of Arizona this fall. The Japanese 18-year-old won three ITF...
Nina Pantic
Universal Tennis Ambassador Peyton Stearns Leads the Texas Longhorns in NCAA Title Defense
6 min read At the end of 2021, Universal Tennis introduced the Collegiate Ambassador Program with four signees for 2022. Along with Tristan Boyer, Carolyn Ansari, and Taylor Johnson, the...
Read MoreNina Pantic
Universal Tennis Ambassador Peyton Stearns Leads the Texas Longhorns in NCAA Title Defense
Read More6 min read At the end of 2021, Universal Tennis introduced the Collegiate Ambassador Program with four signees for 2022. Along with Tristan Boyer, Carolyn Ansari, and Taylor Johnson, the...
Universal Tennis
Boosted by Universal Tennis Competition, Zoe Hammond Books Her Ticket to College
5 min read After pivoting her junior career path, last summer Zoe Hammond (UTR Rating 9.21) was rewarded for her hard work with a place on the University of Kentucky...
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Boosted by Universal Tennis Competition, Zoe Hammond Books Her Ticket to College
Read More5 min read After pivoting her junior career path, last summer Zoe Hammond (UTR Rating 9.21) was rewarded for her hard work with a place on the University of Kentucky...
Nina Pantic
Class of 2023 Recruit Alex Michelsen Gets Set for Grand Slam Debut
5 min read When the Australian Open gets underway next week, one American teenager will be soaking it all in for the first time. Alex Michelsen (UTR Rating 13.32), a...
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Class of 2023 Recruit Alex Michelsen Gets Set for Grand Slam Debut
Read More5 min read When the Australian Open gets underway next week, one American teenager will be soaking it all in for the first time. Alex Michelsen (UTR Rating 13.32), a...
Universal Tennis
Monthly Spotlight: Universal Tennis Reveals Event, Club, and Newcomer for December
2 minute read Providers created tennis events and matchplay opportunities all over the world in December. Universal Tennis is recognizing the event, club, and newcomer of the month for the...
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Monthly Spotlight: Universal Tennis Reveals Event, Club, and Newcomer for December
Read More2 minute read Providers created tennis events and matchplay opportunities all over the world in December. Universal Tennis is recognizing the event, club, and newcomer of the month for the...
Nina Pantic
Tristan Boyer Embraces New Role as Collegiate Ambassador
6 min read Tristan Boyer (UTR Rating 13.90) is gearing up for his sophomore dual season at Stanford and he’s got a lot of great momentum. In the latter half...
Read MoreNina Pantic
Tristan Boyer Embraces New Role as Collegiate Ambassador
Read More6 min read Tristan Boyer (UTR Rating 13.90) is gearing up for his sophomore dual season at Stanford and he’s got a lot of great momentum. In the latter half...
Nina Pantic
UTR Pro Tennis Tour Champion Luciana Perry Commits to Ohio State University
5 min read Luciana Perry (UTR Rating 10.07) has made a huge splash this year on the UTR Pro Tennis Tour, capturing a title at just 16 years old. Though...
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UTR Pro Tennis Tour Champion Luciana Perry Commits to Ohio State University
Read More5 min read Luciana Perry (UTR Rating 10.07) has made a huge splash this year on the UTR Pro Tennis Tour, capturing a title at just 16 years old. Though...
Nina Pantic
No. 1 College Player August Holmgren Gets Set for Final Season at San Diego
6 min read August Holmgren (UTR Rating 14.11) is heading into his last season of college tennis as the highest-ranked player in the country and on the heels of being...
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No. 1 College Player August Holmgren Gets Set for Final Season at San Diego
Read More6 min read August Holmgren (UTR Rating 14.11) is heading into his last season of college tennis as the highest-ranked player in the country and on the heels of being...
Universal Tennis
November Monthly Spotlight at UTR Sports
3 minute read Universal Tennis Providers worked hard to provide tennis events and opportunities all over the world all month long. Universal Tennis is recognizing the school, event, club, and...
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November Monthly Spotlight at UTR Sports
Read More3 minute read Universal Tennis Providers worked hard to provide tennis events and opportunities all over the world all month long. Universal Tennis is recognizing the school, event, club, and...
Universal Tennis
ITA and Universal Tennis Announce Top 10 Movers of the Month for October
4 min read Universal Tennis and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) have announced the Top Movers of the Month for October. Two players were selected by UTR Rating* from each...
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ITA and Universal Tennis Announce Top 10 Movers of the Month for October
Read More4 min read Universal Tennis and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) have announced the Top Movers of the Month for October. Two players were selected by UTR Rating* from each...
Universal Tennis
October Monthly Spotlight at UTR Sports
3 minute read After tennis events took place all over the country all month long, Universal Tennis is recognizing the newcomer, club, and event of the month for October. Club...
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October Monthly Spotlight at UTR Sports
Read More3 minute read After tennis events took place all over the country all month long, Universal Tennis is recognizing the newcomer, club, and event of the month for October. Club...
Universal Tennis
ITA and Universal Tennis Announce Top 10 Movers of the Month for September
4 min read Universal Tennis and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) have announced the Top Movers of the Month for September. Two players were selected by UTR Rating* from each...
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ITA and Universal Tennis Announce Top 10 Movers of the Month for September
Read More4 min read Universal Tennis and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) have announced the Top Movers of the Month for September. Two players were selected by UTR Rating* from each...
Universal Tennis
Monthly Spotlight: Universal Tennis Names Newcomer, Club, and Event for September
3 minute read After a busy four weeks of tennis events all over the country, Universal Tennis is recognizing the newcomer, club, and event of the month for September. Newcomer...
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Monthly Spotlight: Universal Tennis Names Newcomer, Club, and Event for September
Read More3 minute read After a busy four weeks of tennis events all over the country, Universal Tennis is recognizing the newcomer, club, and event of the month for September. Newcomer...
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