USTA Southern California

01/25/2025

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Bryan Hudson, Community Tennis Coordinator!

Meet Bryan, a lively and charismatic team member whose energy and positivity light up every room he enters. His three superpowers? Passion, Inclusivity, and Warmth—qualities that make him a standout both on and off the court. Known for his infectious happiness, Bryan brings a spark to his work and fosters a sense of belonging in the community.

When he's not championing tennis programs, you can find him tackling escape rooms, dominating trivia nights, enjoying the perks of being an AMC A-lister, traveling to exciting destinations, or spending quality time with his family.

As a Community Tennis Coordinator with USTA Southern California, Bryan Hudson is more than just a dedicated professional, he’s a passionate advocate for making tennis accessible to all. Joining the team nine months ago, Bryan has channeled his love for the sport and his commitment to community ser...

01/21/2025

From a chance encounter at a guitar shop to dominating the courts, Charlie Cooper’s journey in wheelchair tennis is nothing short of inspiring. At just 17, he’s the No. 1 junior wheelchair player in the U.S., a US Open champion, and a true trailblazer.

Southern California’s rising stars, longtime friends and training partners since 2021, 19-year-old Learner Tien from Irvine and 20-year-old Alex Michelsen of Aliso Viejo, have made history at the 2025 Australian Open, becoming the first pair of American men age 20 or younger to reach the third rou...

01/20/2025

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose words inspire us to serve, unite, and uplift our communities. Together, let’s keep building a brighter future both on and off the court.

01/18/2025

Learner his name 💪

The 19 year old SoCal native is taking the Australian Open by storm, becoming the youngest man to reach the sweet 16 of the Australian open since Rafa in 2005!

📸: ATP Tour

01/18/2025

The dream run continues!

Learner Tien is making the most of his moment, reaching his first ever major fourth round appearance. The Irvine native defeated Corentin Moutet 7-6(10), 6-3, 6-3 💪

📸: ATP Tour

01/18/2025

From the SoCal Junior Sectionals finals to the second week of the Australian Open—what a journey! At just 19 and 20 years old, Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen have made it to the Sweet 16. Incredible what three years can do!

The Boys' 18s final of the 2021 USTA Southern California Junior Sectional Championships in Fountain Valley, California: (1) Alex Michelsen vs. (2) Learner Tien.

01/18/2025

Another day, another record 📚

Alex Michelsen joins fellow SoCal legend Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi in the history books!

01/18/2025

First fourth round, but not the last! Congrats, Alex Michelsen!

01/18/2025

Statement win!

20 year old Alex Michelsen of Aliso Viejo knocks out no. 19 Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-2 to advance to the fourth round!

📸 repost from USTA

01/16/2025

SoCal rising stars Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien are making history alongside legends Andy Roddick and Robby Ginepri! 📚🇺🇸

Read more about the incredible journey of these lifelong friends and training partners as they shine at the Australian Open and advance to the third round.

Southern California’s rising stars, longtime friends and training partners since 2021, 19-year-old Learner Tien from Irvine and 20-year-old Alex Michelsen of Aliso Viejo, have made history at the 2025 Australian Open, becoming the first pair of American men age 20 or younger to reach the third rou...

01/16/2025

2023 ➡️ 2025

In 2023, Learner Tien made waves as the Australian Open Junior Boys’ singles runner-up and doubles champion. Fast forward to 2025, and Tien has taken his game to new heights, securing the biggest win of his career by defeating 3-time Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev to advance to the third round.

📸: Australian Open | USTA | ATP Tour

01/16/2025

Magnificent Michelsen 🌟

The Aliso Viejo native books a ticket into the third round for the second year in a row after a straight set victory 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(4) over James Mccabe.

📸: ATP Tour

01/16/2025

Never back down 😤

Thousand Oaks native Marcos Giron defeats Tomas Etcheverry in a five-set battle 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4! He takes on No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner in round three.

📸: ATP Tour

01/16/2025

Taylor Fritz powers through the second round 🥊

The Rancho Santa Fe native defeats Cristian Garín 6-2, 6-1, 6-0.

📸: ATP Tour

01/15/2025

Congratulations to the five schools earning bids to this year's National Championships:

🏅 UC San Diego
🥈 UC Santa Barbara
🥉 San Diego State
4️⃣ UCLA
🏆 USC (qualifies as Fall Invitational Champions)

All five schools will represent SoCal at in Rome, Georgia this April against the best club tennis teams in the country. 💪

Read a full recap of this past weekend's action in San Diego: https://www.ustasocal.com/news/tennis-on-campus-sectionals-2025/.

📸: Jon Mulvey

01/15/2025

We've recently expanded our relief resources list to include even more ways to offer or receive support, including tennis-specific resources. You can view them on our website at https://www.ustasocal.com/news/standing-together-during-these-challenging-times/.

The wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County have left an indelible mark on our community. The destruction caused by the fires is truly heartbreaking, and the challenges faced by so many — from the loss of homes to displacement and the overwhelming uncertainty that follows — are difficult t...

01/15/2025

“It’s crazy what’s happening. I just want to give people good news. We have friends there [in Altadena], and they’re following me. So, yeah, I just want to do the best I can for them.”

Altadena’s Tristan Boyer made his Grand Slam singles main draw debut one to remember. In an electrifying five-set battle, Boyer defeated Coria 6-3, 6-7(7), 4-6, 7-5, 6-1, showing grit, determination, and heart. 💪✨

With his hometown in mind, Boyer dedicated this unforgettable victory to the community that’s been cheering him on every step of the way.

📸: ESPN Tenis | Ben Rothenberg/Bounces Substack

01/15/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible WTA and ATP Tour players — including Madison Keys, Iga Swiatek, Donna Vekic, Coco Gauff, Tristan Boyer, Taylor Fritz, and more — for sharing their love and support with the Los Angeles community, all the way from Australia! 🌍🎾❤️

https://www.tennis.com/californiawildfiresrelief