Middle States Tennis

All things tennis from USTA Middle States. Official tumblr account. Find yourself in the game at PlayTennisWithUs.com

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It's a great way to get out there and compete. It's exhilarating and competitive, and I'm a bit competitive.

Lauren McCormac, Athlete at Special Olympics USA Games

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"Tennis brings back childhood memories for me. I also love getting the chance to play with my best friend." -Anne Long, USTA League Player "I can spend time with my best friend and meet new people at the same time." -Denise Guinan, USTA League Player Why do you #Love2Play?

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"Tennis has given me opportunities. It's inspired my ideas and fueled my competitive spirit. Nearly all of my successes, professional decisions, and life experiences can be traced back to this sport of a lifetime."

- Justin Landis, Tennis Coach and Volunteer

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"I love to share my information with children and see a smile on their faces. It's all about giving.  It's all about helping." -Nick Bollettieri, changed the game of tennis and life for countless individuals throughout the world.

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Read and watch more about Christine at the Middle States Blog.

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"Through tennis I have made life-long friends and have been fortunate to have experiences that I never would have dreamed."

Dave Haggerty - President, USTA

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"I love teaching tennis because of the kids. Tennis is something my kids haven’t always been exposed to, and it gives them different options. It’s something they learn and enjoy." - Jennifer Hastings, Elementary School Teacher in Philadelphia.

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Coach Youth Tennis Gets More Kids on the Court

Coaching tennis is never easy, but it did just get easier.

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The Penn State men's tennis team (4-0) entered the ITA Poll for the first time this season, making its debut at No. 58.

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2013 MS Section Award Winners | USTA Middle States

Congratulations to the 2013 Middle States Section Award Winners! Thank you for your continued efforts to grow the game of tennis.

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Growing Tennis from 600 Miles Away

If April Gift had it her way, she'€™d never need to talk about Jr. Team Tennis (JTT) again. Not because she doesn'€™t want to, but because she hopes one day she won't have to. In her eyes, the program ...

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Congratulations to #TeamMiddleStates' Alison Riske (Pittsburgh, Pa.) on being selected to represent Team USA in the World Group 1st Round of the Fed Cup. Team USA will face Italy February 8-9 in Cleveland. The rest of Team USA features Madison Keys, Christina McHale, and Lauren Davis. Tickets for the match in Cleveland are on sale now! Click here: http://bit.ly/19gY2gV

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USTA Middle States Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors, Nominating Committee

The USTA Middle States Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the 2015-2016 term for positions on the USTA Middle States Board of Directors and the USTA Middle States Nominating Committee.

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Premier Facility Spotlight: Tennis Addiction

When it comes to building a standout tennis club, Anthony DeCecco is all about his three-part checklist.

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Have you gotten your copy of NetPLAY Magazine in the mail yet? Lucas has his copy! Middle States is excited and honored to feature A Golden Retriever at the Museum on the cover of its latest issue. We're spotlighting artist Tom Mosser, and what inspired the painting, as well as a number of a stories about how tennis is changing lives through business, competition and family. Check out some of the features now at www.playtenniswithus.com/netplay!

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Dominating Down Under - Alison Riske of Pittsburgh continued her strong performance in the Australian Open Wednesday with a 6-1, 6-1 defeat of Yanina Wickmayer, former No. 12 in the world. Riske is now into the Round of 32 with two straight-set victories. She has lost only six games in two matches. Way to go, Ali!