“Talent is a cheap commodity; what matters is what is between your chest and ears.”
The lesson USC coach Richard Gallien taught Danielle Lao still shapes how she coaches today. Discover how her journey to the WTA Tour informs her work with SoCal juniors.
https://t.co/GmqJkBsdwG
Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are headed to the @WTA Finals Indian Wells, joining @BNPPARIBASOPEN champions Mirra Andreeva (2025) and Aryna Sabalenka (2026) from November 8 to 15!
Secure your tickets now: https://t.co/tLmurabO8Z
The @Padres' Comunidad Award recognizes community impact, and Teens Rise Foundation is doing just that by empowering South Bay youth through tennis and mentorship, with support from USTA SoCal and @SCTAFoundation.
https://t.co/nzcYceqnHx
Help us welcome Taylor Rayfield, USTA SoCal’s new Beach Cities Area League Coordinator! She’s ready to support local captains and help make league tennis even better.
What started as an unexpected invitation to play tennis became a mission to change lives. Meet Coach David Santos, who’s making tennis more accessible for young athletes in San Diego’s South Bay.
https://t.co/Ey4dffsLYK
Meet Julien Grigaux, the USTA SoCal team member turning used tennis balls into event backdrops, old banners into bags, and discarded cans into championship medals.
Get to know the mind behind our growing sustainability efforts: https://t.co/2Wf9x5kEzf
A well deserved honor for a Southern California tennis legend! Congratulations to @uclawtennis Associate Head Coach Rance Brown on his selection to the 2026 Black Tennis Hall of Fame induction class!
https://t.co/UK40SPGrFf
What started with cleaning out a closet became a mission to open the court to more young players.
Meet Poway freshman Ava Delgado, whose Mexican American heritage, tennis journey, and Open The Court initiative are helping create more opportunity for the next generation.
https://t.co/RPMpX6iqRu
For Coach Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating @paul_annacone, and his impact from the pro tour to USTA SoCal’s next generation. Get inside the mind of the former ATP pro turned coach ⬇️
https://t.co/l23EyQD6Ar
Over 15,000 tennis balls recycled. Old banners turned into bags. Cans repurposed into awards. USTA SoCal is joining the Green Sports Alliance to serve up a smaller footprint and a bigger impact. 🎾♻️
https://t.co/WfrHyilRsx
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 907 today, including Braun’s Law, named in honor of the Loyola tennis player Braun Levi whose life was tragically cut short in 2025.
A community’s call for change is now part of California law. Live Like Braun.
https://t.co/q4cmlMcKta
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, “Serving First” co-author Joel Drucker shares inside details about helping shape Charlie Pasarell’s gripping autobiography.
https://t.co/bs15n3Ed54
September 23, 1970, 56 years ago today, the Original 9 signed $1 contracts in Houston, Texas.
In doing so, women's professional tennis as we know it was born, and future generations of players were able to live out their dreams.
It's important to recognize the other individuals who helped make this happen. Thank you to @ChrissieEvert, who came on board in 1974, and to @Martina who joined next.
From the business side, we are indebted to Joe Cullman, Former Chairman and CEO of Philip Morris, Gladys Heldman, and all the tournament promoters who took a chance on us and created opportunities.
Today, professional tennis players represent 10 of the top 20 highest paid women athletes, according to Forbes 2025 ranking.
56 years later, the impact of the Original 9 is seen in the careers and dreams of today's players.
The legacy of the Original 9 lives on.
📷: HRMC, Houston Public Library