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October 5, 2021

Previewing the Women's Draw at Indian Wells with Universal Tennis INSIGHTS

5 min read The first-ever fall edition of the BNP Paribas Open begins on Wednesday for the women and on Thursday for the men in Palm Springs, Calif. Universal Tennis...

October 5, 2021

Previewing the Women's Draw at Indian Wells with Universal Tennis INSIGHTS

5 min read The first-ever fall edition of the BNP Paribas Open begins on Wednesday for the women and on Thursday for the men in Palm Springs, Calif. Universal Tennis...

October 5, 2021

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...

October 5, 2021

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...

October 4, 2021

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...

October 4, 2021

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...

September 28, 2021

Boyer, Makarova, and Knutson Win UTR Pro Tennis Tour titles in September

5 min read Another month, another flurry of UTR Pro Tennis Tour events all over the globe. In September, 19 men’s and women’s $25K events took place in six countries...

September 28, 2021

Boyer, Makarova, and Knutson Win UTR Pro Tennis Tour titles in September

5 min read Another month, another flurry of UTR Pro Tennis Tour events all over the globe. In September, 19 men’s and women’s $25K events took place in six countries...

September 28, 2021

Li Tu Takes Winning Ways from Australia to Tunisia and Beyond

8 min read When Li Tu (UTR Rating 14.00*) began competing again last year, he was looking to get his taste for competition back. He would get a lot more...

September 28, 2021

Li Tu Takes Winning Ways from Australia to Tunisia and Beyond

8 min read When Li Tu (UTR Rating 14.00*) began competing again last year, he was looking to get his taste for competition back. He would get a lot more...

September 27, 2021

Team Europe Dominates Team World for 2021 Laver Cup Trophy

4 min read The 2021 Laver Cup in Boston went the way of Team Europe quickly for their fourth consecutive title over Team World. Heading into the weekend, Universal Tennis...

September 27, 2021

Team Europe Dominates Team World for 2021 Laver Cup Trophy

4 min read The 2021 Laver Cup in Boston went the way of Team Europe quickly for their fourth consecutive title over Team World. Heading into the weekend, Universal Tennis...

September 24, 2021

Team Europe Favored Against Team World at 2021 Laver Cup in Boston

4 min read After a two-year hiatus, the Laver Cup is back with Team World and Team Europe set to face off in Boston this weekend. It’s the fourth edition...

September 24, 2021

Team Europe Favored Against Team World at 2021 Laver Cup in Boston

4 min read After a two-year hiatus, the Laver Cup is back with Team World and Team Europe set to face off in Boston this weekend. It’s the fourth edition...

September 22, 2021

Inside the New Universal Tennis App

Take your game into the future with the newly launched Universal Tennis app. The free app, available on iOS and Android* makes it easier than ever to get on the...

September 22, 2021

Inside the New Universal Tennis App

Take your game into the future with the newly launched Universal Tennis app. The free app, available on iOS and Android* makes it easier than ever to get on the...

September 15, 2021

NorCal Junior Circuit

Be The Northern California Champion! Universal Tennis Junior Circuit is a year-round schedule of level-based, co-ed events available to juniors and all skill levels. Players can enjoy an expanded universe...

September 15, 2021

NorCal Junior Circuit

Be The Northern California Champion! Universal Tennis Junior Circuit is a year-round schedule of level-based, co-ed events available to juniors and all skill levels. Players can enjoy an expanded universe...

September 14, 2021

Challengers Tennis Academy in Canada Benefits from Universal Tennis Partnership

5 min read Universal Tennis has been making a huge impact at clubs all over the world, and one in particular in Canada is reaping in the benefits. The Challengers...

September 14, 2021

Challengers Tennis Academy in Canada Benefits from Universal Tennis Partnership

5 min read Universal Tennis has been making a huge impact at clubs all over the world, and one in particular in Canada is reaping in the benefits. The Challengers...

September 13, 2021

Raducanu Makes History by Winning US Open; Medvedev Ends Djokovic's Bid

5 min read History was made over the weekend in New York City, just not how everyone expected it. Instead of Novak Djokovic (UTR Rating 16.23*) winning the calendar-year Grand...

September 13, 2021

Raducanu Makes History by Winning US Open; Medvedev Ends Djokovic's Bid

5 min read History was made over the weekend in New York City, just not how everyone expected it. Instead of Novak Djokovic (UTR Rating 16.23*) winning the calendar-year Grand...

September 10, 2021

Teenagers Fernandez and Raducanu to Meet in US Open final

5 min read Newcomers Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu have blown the opposition away at the 2021 US Open. The two will meet in Saturday’s final, making history regardless of...

September 10, 2021

Teenagers Fernandez and Raducanu to Meet in US Open final

5 min read Newcomers Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu have blown the opposition away at the 2021 US Open. The two will meet in Saturday’s final, making history regardless of...

September 9, 2021

Djokovic Moves Two Wins Away from History at the US Open; Faces Zverev Next

5 min read While the biggest news on the women’s side of the 2021 US Open has been teenage newcomers, Novak Djokovic has maintained his grip on chasing history. The...

September 9, 2021

Djokovic Moves Two Wins Away from History at the US Open; Faces Zverev Next

5 min read While the biggest news on the women’s side of the 2021 US Open has been teenage newcomers, Novak Djokovic has maintained his grip on chasing history. The...

September 8, 2021

Universal Tennis Creates Paid Hits to Pair Elite Players with Eager Payers

7 min read Everyone remembers the best player they ever shared a court with. With Universal Tennis Paid Hits, you can now improve your game by hitting with players better...

September 8, 2021

Universal Tennis Creates Paid Hits to Pair Elite Players with Eager Payers

7 min read Everyone remembers the best player they ever shared a court with. With Universal Tennis Paid Hits, you can now improve your game by hitting with players better...

September 8, 2021

At the US Open, Sabalenka Seeks First Major Final Against First-Time Semifinalist Fernandez

5 min read On Tuesday, Leylah Fernandez (UTR Rating 12.65*) kept her dream run alive by reaching the semifinals of the US Open. The 19-year-old Canadian upset No. 5-seeded Elina...

September 8, 2021

At the US Open, Sabalenka Seeks First Major Final Against First-Time Semifinalist Fernandez

5 min read On Tuesday, Leylah Fernandez (UTR Rating 12.65*) kept her dream run alive by reaching the semifinals of the US Open. The 19-year-old Canadian upset No. 5-seeded Elina...

September 7, 2021

US Open Quarterfinals Stars Big Names and New as Berrettini Looks to End Djokovic's Bid for History

6 min read The US Open quarterfinals have officially taken shape. New names have taken over the headlines with Leylah Fernandez, Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, and Botic van de Zandschulp...

September 7, 2021

US Open Quarterfinals Stars Big Names and New as Berrettini Looks to End Djokovic's Bid for History

6 min read The US Open quarterfinals have officially taken shape. New names have taken over the headlines with Leylah Fernandez, Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, and Botic van de Zandschulp...

September 5, 2021

Wrapping Up Week 1 at the US Open with a Closer Look at the Highs and Lows

7 min read With the first week of the 2021 US Open complete, it's time to take a look back at the best and less-than-best moments from New York City....

September 5, 2021

Wrapping Up Week 1 at the US Open with a Closer Look at the Highs and Lows

7 min read With the first week of the 2021 US Open complete, it's time to take a look back at the best and less-than-best moments from New York City....

September 3, 2021

Andreescu, Pliskova, Brooksby, and Opelka All Slated for Saturday Action in New York City

4 min read After devastating rain on Wednesday wreaked havoc all over the New York City area, Thursday saw a return to normality at the USTA Billie Jean King National...

September 3, 2021

Andreescu, Pliskova, Brooksby, and Opelka All Slated for Saturday Action in New York City

4 min read After devastating rain on Wednesday wreaked havoc all over the New York City area, Thursday saw a return to normality at the USTA Billie Jean King National...

September 1, 2021

Rublev vs. Tiafoe and Muguruza vs. Azarenka Highlight Third-Round Matchups in New York

4 min read The first three days of the US Open are mostly complete with a lot of unseeded names taking over the bottom half of the men's draw. It's...

September 1, 2021

Rublev vs. Tiafoe and Muguruza vs. Azarenka Highlight Third-Round Matchups in New York

4 min read The first three days of the US Open are mostly complete with a lot of unseeded names taking over the bottom half of the men's draw. It's...

August 31, 2021

US Open Second-Round Clashes Feature Gauff vs. Stephens and Giron vs. Evans

4 min read The opening matches at the US Open have not disappointed from dramatic third-set tiebreaks to even more dramatic bathroom breaks. In the women's match of the tournament,...

August 31, 2021

US Open Second-Round Clashes Feature Gauff vs. Stephens and Giron vs. Evans

4 min read The opening matches at the US Open have not disappointed from dramatic third-set tiebreaks to even more dramatic bathroom breaks. In the women's match of the tournament,...

August 30, 2021

August Monthly Spotlight at UTR Sports

3 minute read After an eventful four weeks of tennis all over the country, Universal Tennis is recognizing the newcomer, club, and event of the month for August. Newcomer of...

August 30, 2021

August Monthly Spotlight at UTR Sports

3 minute read After an eventful four weeks of tennis all over the country, Universal Tennis is recognizing the newcomer, club, and event of the month for August. Newcomer of...

August 30, 2021

Young Stars Sinner, Swiatek, and More Get Set for US Open

4 min read The youth are in full force this week at the US Open with plenty of big stars mixing in with fast-rising new faces. Monday will see 17-year-old...

August 30, 2021

Young Stars Sinner, Swiatek, and More Get Set for US Open

4 min read The youth are in full force this week at the US Open with plenty of big stars mixing in with fast-rising new faces. Monday will see 17-year-old...

August 30, 2021

In August, Makarova Wins First UTR Pro Tennis Tour Event; Zacarias Wins Sixth

5 min read The UTR Pro Tennis Tour is picking up even more speed as it heads into the fall. There were 17 tournaments from August 1-29, hosted in eight...

August 30, 2021

In August, Makarova Wins First UTR Pro Tennis Tour Event; Zacarias Wins Sixth

5 min read The UTR Pro Tennis Tour is picking up even more speed as it heads into the fall. There were 17 tournaments from August 1-29, hosted in eight...

August 28, 2021

ITA Fall Circuit by Universal Tennis Reveals Schedule for College, Adult, and Junior Players

4 min read More tennis opportunities are coming to a college campus near you this fall. Universal Tennis and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) have announced the fall schedule for...

August 28, 2021

ITA Fall Circuit by Universal Tennis Reveals Schedule for College, Adult, and Junior Players

4 min read More tennis opportunities are coming to a college campus near you this fall. Universal Tennis and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) have announced the fall schedule for...

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