Miami, FL, [August 11, 2026] – The future of tennis will be on display this week as the second annual UTR Pro Summer Slam National Championships takes place at Florida State University.
Thirty-two of the best college tennis players from across the country will compete for $50,000 in prize money and national titles at the series-ending five-day event, which begins Tuesday. The men’s and women’s national championships will offer prize money and five guaranteed matches for all 32 players across both draws.
Dozens of players have competed on the UTR Pro Tennis Tour before enjoying success on the game’s biggest stages. Top Americans Ben Shelton (two-time Grand Slam semifinalist), Learner Tien (2026 Australian Open quarterfinalist), and Iva Jovic (2026 Australian Open quarterfinalist), are just a few of the players who competed at UTR Pro Tennis events before making deep runs at major championships. Only time will tell which of the collegiate players competing this week in Tallahassee will soon become global champions.
“UTR Sports couldn’t be more pleased with the field at our second annual UTR Pro Summer Slam National Championships. Top college players everywhere are saying with their participation that they love the support UTR Sports is giving them and how we’re making it easier than ever for them to experience pro tennis close to home,” said James McKie, Director of Pro and Collegiate Player Development at UTR Sports. “I encourage everyone to attend, tune in, or follow the live scores! You’ll want to pay attention to these names.”
It all comes down to this! 🏆
— UTR Sports (@UTR_Sports_) August 10, 2026
The UTR Pro Summer Slam National Championships begin tomorrow with $50k in prize money for 32 players 🔥 After 12 weeks of events, the player field is set & we CAN’T WAIT to see our new champions!
Watch the action on https://t.co/7IIFTS9IYv 📺 pic.twitter.com/j0mzMiWQlO
The championships will feature players from some of the top college tennis programs in the U.S., including recent national champions Wake Forest University, Texas A&M, and TCU. These players and dozens of others have competed all summer on the UTR Pro Summer Slam, which began in mid-May and offered $500,000 in total prize money, with 32 events taking place at 12 universities.
The series makes it easy for college tennis players to experience pro tennis while staying close to home and, therefore, further reducing travel expenses. By playing often and well, players also earn valuable UTR Tour Card points, which help them improve their standing in the year-long points race that features year-end payouts for the top 100 in each gender.
What you need to know
What: UTR Pro Summer Slam National Championships
Where: Florida State University, 2566 Pottsdamer St., Tallahassee, FL 32310
When: Play is currently scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 10 a.m. ET on Friday; and 9 a.m. ET on Saturday.
How to watch: All the matches, for free, on UTR Pro Tennis TV.
Live scores: men’s event page | women’s event page
- Tap or click one of the above links.
- While the event is live, tap or click on the schedule tab of the event page or on the draw tab of the event page.
UTR Pro Summer Slam National Championships Men's Field
| Student-athlete | UTR Rating | University |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Mayew | 13.59 | University of North Carolina |
| Aleksa Ciric | 13.57 | Georgia Gwinnett College |
| Tomas Jirousek | 13.19 | Texas Christian University |
| Constantinos Djakouris | 13.11 | University of North Carolina |
| Filip Aplteur | 13.10 | Florida State University |
| Cornelius Alexander Shalmi | 13.09 | Wake Forest University |
| Aleksandr Kalinin | 12.85 | Georgia Gwinnett College |
| Radek Chodora | 12.78 | Baylor University |
| Stewart Aronson | 12.76 | Boise State University |
| David Krasner | 12.76 | Jacksonville State University |
| Drew Fishback | 12.73 | Virginia Tech |
| Azariah Rusher | 12.67 | Florida State University |
| Tygen Goldammer | 12.66 | Brigham Young University |
| Justin Lyons | 12.65 | Florida State University |
| Denny Bao | 12.34 | Dartmouth College |
| Elias Sumann | 11.89 | Florida State University |
UTR Pro Summer Slam National Championships Women’s Field
| Student-athlete | UTR Rating | University |
|---|---|---|
| Ava Esposito Cogan | 10.50 | Auburn University |
| Sydney Jara | 10.35 | Texas A&M |
| Kaya Moe | 10.18 | Auburn University |
| Riley Crowder | 10.06 | Ole Miss |
| Mary Boyce Deatherage | 10.06 | Florida State University |
| Amina Salibayeva | 10.01 | University of Alabama |
| Audrey Aulia | 9.98 | University of Tennessee |
| Allison Isaacs | 9.94 | Boise State University |
| Lexie Weir | 9.85 | Nova Southeastern University |
| Ishika Ashar | 9.83 | University of North Carolina |
| Mariana Manyoma | 9.81 | University of Tulsa |
| Monika Wojcik | 9.71 | Syracuse University |
| Ariana Gilbert | 9.70 | Florida State University |
| Sabritt Dozier | 9.61 | Georgia Tech |
| Isabella Camacho | 9.60 | Boston College |
| Brooke Lynn Schafer | 9.59 | University of Arkansas |
Prize Money Distribution (USD)
| Placement | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $4,400.00 |
| 2nd | $2,800.00 |
| 3rd | $2,200.00 |
| 4th | $1,850.00 |
| 5th | $1,850.00 |
| 6th | $1,600.00 |
| 7th | $1,450.00 |
| 8th | $1,300.00 |
| 9th | $1,300.00 |
| 10th | $1,150.00 |
| 11th | $1,100.00 |
| 12th | $950.00 |
| 13th | $950.00 |
| 14th | $800.00 |
| 15th | $700.00 |
| 16th | $600.00 |
How it works: The 16-person main draw will consist of four groups of four players each. The round-robin group stages will run from Tuesday to Thursday and have one match per day. The Playoff Stage will be two rounds and consist of four draws of four players, depending on the player’s group finishing (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th) and will run from Friday-Saturday. Players who win their semi-final match will advance to play in the final of their playoff bracket. Players who lose in their semi-final match will play a final match to determine third and fourth place in their playoff bracket. All matches will be best of 3 tie-break sets with regular scoring.