The inaugural California Championships came to an exciting close last Saturday, with Sam Querrey (UTR 15.46) beating out University of Oregon senior Thomas Laurent (UTR 14.34) 6-3, 6-4 to take the title of California Champion. Thank you to all who played and those of you who followed along on Facebook Watch! Check out some of our favorite moments from the tournament.
1. Thomas Laurent (UTR 14.34), University of Oregon Senior, had a huge run at the tourney. He began play on Sunday and made it to the final round to face off against Sam Querrey (UTR 14.45). He beat top collegiate players and pros to play against Sam in the final round: 
2. Former Pepperdine star Danny Moss shares the real reason why he's playing in the California Championships (hint - it's a family affair!):
Danny Moss, former @pepptennis college player shares about his time at the #CAChampionships! Check out his motivation in the tournament! 😂@jackkramerclub @oracletennis @stephenamritraj @Head_Tennis @TennisChannel pic.twitter.com/VDeb9SGHLk
— Universal Tennis (@UniversalTennis) December 16, 2018
3. Takehiro Shuda (UTR 7.11) talks about playing his first match at the tournament... against Redfoo of LMFAO!
Meet Takehiro Shuda (UTR 7.11) who participated in the #CAChampionships today! Check out his pretty cool experience against a fun opponent, @Redfoo !@jackkramerclub @TennisChannel @OracleTennis @stephenamritraj @head_tennis pic.twitter.com/s2AhglQVX8
— Universal Tennis (@UniversalTennis) December 17, 2018
4. Brandon Holt (UTR 14.31) and USC No.1, talks about his big win over Taylor Fritz (UTR 15.26)
Check out Brandon Holt's (UTR 14.31) post match interview after taking the W over @Taylor_Fritz97 yesterday at the #CAChampionships! Holt is through to the semis where he will face Thomas Laurent (UTR 14.34) of @OregonMTennis!@USCMensTennis @ITA_Tennis @OracleTennis pic.twitter.com/rpYaJT0QBy
— Universal Tennis (@UniversalTennis) December 21, 2018
5. Players of all levels participated! Here are fellow California Championship competitors John Despot (UTR 8.08) and tournament champion Sam Querrey (UTR 15.46). John won 4 matches in the Saturday and Sunday community play-in and returned to watch (and work) the finals.
California Championships competitors John Despot (back in his uniform) and @samquerrey (UTR 15.46)! John played 4 matches on Saturday and Sunday in the community play in! Now he’s here to watch and work the final rounds! #CAChampionships @OracleTennis @TennisChannel pic.twitter.com/NWX3rCSlnV
— Universal Tennis (@UniversalTennis) December 21, 2018
6. UTR Ambassadors in the house!
One of our favorite moments from the tournament! 😍 Great to meet some of our UTR Ambassadors at the #CAChampionships! @oracletennis @tennischannel @head_tennis @jackkramerclub @stephenamritraj @LAAtul pic.twitter.com/xk9WFTHvmn
— Universal Tennis (@UniversalTennis) December 22, 2018
7. Max McKennon (UTR 13.00) and his mom Donna talk about their time at the tournament and why they're looking forward to the next one:
Team UTR had a GREAT talk with 16 year old, Max (UTR 13.00) his mom Donna, and TD Jeff Bearup on the benefits of the #CAChampionships! Take a listen to what Donna had say about the tournament!@oracletennis @tennischannel @head_tennis @jackkramerclub pic.twitter.com/Bjiv8OA9CD
— Universal Tennis (@UniversalTennis) December 23, 2018
Did you miss the semis, quarters and finals on Facebook Watch? Don't worry, you can still check out all the action from center court:
Thursday: Sam Querrey vs Gage Brymer, Brandon Holt vs Taylor Fritz
Friday: Sam Querrey vs Bradley Klahn, Thomas Laurent vs Brandon Holt
Saturday Finals: Sam Querrey vs Thomas Laurent