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Introducing our King of the Court Pro-Am Pros!
The King of the Court Pro-Am Fundraiser, part of the Cy King Summer Classic, will be held the evening of Friday, June 10, 2022 at North...

Raleigh Tennis
May 7, 20221 min read


Cy King Spotlight
All the buzz around the courts lately has revolved around preparing for one of our favorite events of the year: the 2nd Annual Cy King...

Raleigh Tennis
May 6, 20223 min read


Celebrating Women for Women's History Month: USTA League Captain Spotlight, Lisa Kempf
Lisa Kempf found tennis later in life at age 47. In 2016, Lisa wanted to try tennis during her summer break from teaching. A friend...

Raleigh Tennis
Mar 29, 20222 min read


Celebrating Women for Women's History Month: Joanna Nalborska
Joanna Nalborska holds the distinction of being not only the first female to play in the Men’s Open Division of the Springdale Open...

Raleigh Tennis
Mar 15, 20223 min read


Black History Month Spotlights
In 1969, US Open champion Arthur Ashe co-founded the National Junior and Tennis Learning Network (NJTL) alongside Charlie Pasarell and...

Raleigh Tennis
Feb 17, 20223 min read


RTA Staff Spotlight: Welcome Perry!
Perry LeGaux was “bitten by the tennis bug” in 2012. Before that, while living in Greensboro, Perry worked full time in the health field...

Raleigh Tennis
Feb 10, 20222 min read


Rob Simeone is the Raleigh Tennis Association’s 2021 Volunteer of the Year!
This award is given to a volunteer in our community that exemplifies extraordinary efforts in dedicating their time to Raleigh Tennis...

Raleigh Tennis
Feb 6, 20222 min read


Wendy Sielaty is the Raleigh Tennis Association's 2021 Player of the Year!
Wendy is known by her teammates as the ultimate team player. Teammates say that she is always encouraging others, that she remains calm...

Raleigh Tennis
Feb 5, 20223 min read


Lilo Pelegrino is Raleigh's 2021 Tennis Pro of the Year!
Lilo Pelegrino, Assistant Tennis Director at the North Hills Club, is an incredibly valuable part of the Raleigh Tennis Community and is...

Raleigh Tennis
Feb 4, 20223 min read


Pamela Hankerson is the Raleigh Tennis Association’s 2021 Best Captain of the Year!
Voted by local players as the 2021 Captain of the Year in Raleigh, this award is given to an area captain, voted by their peers and...

Raleigh Tennis
Feb 4, 20222 min read


RTA Board Spotlight: Welcome Dafnie!
RTA NEW BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Dafnie Driscoll Dafnie Driscoll started playing tennis seven years ago as a way to get involved in her...

Raleigh Tennis
Jan 22, 20222 min read


RTA Board Spotlight: Welcome Ronnie!
RTA NEW BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ronnie Todd. Ronnie Todd picked up her first racquet at age 12 and immediately adored learning the game...

Raleigh Tennis
Jan 20, 20221 min read


RTA Community Spotlight: Adam Goers, President of North Carolina State Club Tennis
Adam Goers has been playing tennis since he was just five years old with a solid grip on a racket before he could even walk! His father,...

Raleigh Tennis
Nov 18, 20213 min read


Recycle Your Tennis Balls
It takes 400 years for a tennis ball to decompose. Divert your used tennis balls from landfills and convert them into...

Raleigh Tennis
Nov 15, 20211 min read


RTA Grateful Gobbler Junior Circuit Event
USTA-NC Junior Circuit Event to raise money for the Raleigh Tennis Association (RTA) NC National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) Chapter...

Raleigh Tennis
Nov 4, 20212 min read


RTA Community Spotlight: Lou Welch, Executive Director of Abilities Tennis Association of NC
Tennis came into Lou Welch’s life full force at the age of 10. She started playing every day, hanging out at the courts, and playing with...

Raleigh Tennis
Nov 3, 20213 min read


RTA Coaches Training - Friday, November 19th
Thank you for your interest in learning more how to share your love of tennis with others! Due to the popularity and growth of tennis in...

Raleigh Tennis
Oct 30, 20211 min read


Serve Up A Freeze: Registration Now Open for Annual Junior Tournament & Team Challenge
Welcome to the Serve Up A Freeze USTA-Sanctioned Junior Tennis Tournaments and Team Challenge, hosted annually by the Raleigh Tennis...

Raleigh Tennis
Oct 30, 20211 min read


RTA Community Spotlight: William Noblitt, Director of Tennis at Seven Oaks Swim & Racquet Club
Growing up in Shelby, North Carolina, home to tennis greats like Tim Wilkinson and Buck Archer, William Noblitt was bound to get into...

Raleigh Tennis
Oct 27, 20212 min read


Keisha Price Awarded 2021 Educational Merit Award
On October 2, 2021, USTA North Carolina announced that Ebony Racquet Club's beloved coach, Keisha Price is the recipient of the 2021...

Raleigh Tennis
Oct 20, 20211 min read
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