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Former Georgia Tech Tennis Standout Christopher Eubanks Receives Oracle US Tennis...

Former Georgia Tech men’s tennis standout Christopher Eubanks was one of two players recently honored with $100,000 grants as part of the second annual...

2018 Gear Guide

When prepping for your spring and summer tennis matches, it’s always best to have the most up-to-date gear for the season. To help bring...

Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Common Injuries

Platelet-Rich plasma preparation. Tube with blood in hands. Centrifuge.
By Richard Lehman, M.D., U.S. Center for Sports Medicine Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, has become standard treatment for many sports-related injuries, including tennis elbow, rotator...

Reap the Benefits of Antioxidant Nutrition

Woman wearing gloves with fresh vegetables in the box in her hands. Close up
By Page Love, MS, RDN, LD, CSSD, USPTA Does this sound familiar: “Eat your fruits and vegetables?” Or “Eat from the Rainbow?” We all know...

Program Uses Tennis to Build Bridges

Longtime Washington Park coach William Fulton, aka Coach Wink, at Serve & Connect.
By Suzanne Dent, Net News Editor Children giggle as they swing (and often miss) the ball. On the sidelines, parents chat and enjoy the antics of...

The ALTA Foundation Has New Officers for 2018

Linda Shepherd
The ALTA Foundation, which oversees ALTA’s charitable giving, has a new president. Linda Shepherd, who was elected last fall to serve as the 2018...

Douglas County Hits ‘Gold’ With Tournament

Gold's Gym tennis director Peter Freeman, sportsmanship award winner Gustavo Gimenez, and platinum sponsor Arien Loden, from left.
Gold’s Gym Annual Charity Tennis Tournament, which funds charities in Douglas County, raised $9,000 this year. In its 32-year history, the tournament has earned...

Keep your Coordinator Busy

By Kirsten Sykes, Mixed Doubles League Vice President “When should I contact my coordinator?” “I don’t know who my coordinator is. Where would I find...

Are You Improving?

By Luke Jensen, French Open Doubles Champion I was thinking about all of you who follow this column and have been extremely loyal for all...

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

As things start to heat up, you’re looking for ways to cool down – especially once you hit the tennis court. This spring, try...