14-Apr-2024
Images from the Easter Bowl
The Easter Bowl National Championships was played in late March at the
beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California. William Manning of
Raleigh, N.C., and Tianmei Wang of San Marino, Calif., won Easter Bowl
ITF titles. Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com was on site for the entire
event and submitted this photo gallery.
12-Apr-2024
Recruiting Insider: NC State's Simon Earnshaw
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from NC State's Simon Earnshaw.
10-Apr-2024
Updates to TRN Subscription Fees
Effective May 1, 2024, there will be a change to pricing for Recruiting Advantage subscriptions at TRN. Take a look at the updates ...
8-Apr-2024
San Francisco Discontinues Men's and Women's Programs
The University of San Francisco announced last Friday that its men's and women's tennis programs will be discontinued following the end of this season. University officials cited the need to save money and be more efficient in athletic spending.
5-Apr-2024
Busy March Brings Abundance of Titles at All Levels
Always a busy month, as the hard court season begins to transition to clay, March produced so many junior and college champions that former collegians had to win two titles or a first $50,000 tournament to make the cut.
3-Apr-2024
Manning, Wang, Goode, Payne Capture Easter Bowl Titles
The 2024 FILA Easter Bowl USTA Spring National Championships 16s and 18s finals were scheduled over two days due to the forecast of rain in the normally arid Coachella Valley. But William Manning, Tianmei Wang, Bella Payne and Gavin Goode handled every challenge thrown their way to add their names to the long and prestigious list of Easter Bowl champions.
1-Apr-2024
Easter Bowl Sweeps for Kotseva, Johnson, Davletshina
Familiar faces continued their success last week at the FILA Easter Bowl USTA Spring National Championships, with Andrew Johnson and Jiarui Zhang adding to their gold ball collections,, Raya Kotseva staying perfect in the desert and Nikol Davletshina claiming her first singles gold.
29-Mar-2024
College Recruiting Videos: Yes, No or Maybe?
Former college coach Danielle Lund McNamara is now providing guidance on how to navigate the recruiting process and advice on transitioning to college. In her most recent entry for TRN, she provides tips on using videos to help attract interest from programs.
27-Mar-2024
Jovic, Kennedy Eye Summer Slams After J300 Titles
Iva Jovic and Jack Kennedy are looking forward to competing at Roland Garros and Wimbledon for the first time in their careers after capturing the singles titles at the International Tennis Federation J300 North American Closed last Saturday at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.
25-Mar-2024
Action Shots from the Georgia Bowl
Players from across the US gathered in Rome, Ga., for the 2024 Georgia
Bowl. Thirty states - plus D.C. and Puerto Rico - were represented in
eight age divisions of competition. Veteran photographer Bill
Kallenberg was onhand to photograph the event.
22-Mar-2024
Quan, Glozman Burst Through for ITF Indian Wells Titles
Rudy Quan and Valerie Glozman were able to celebrate another title in Indian Wells after capturing the singles crowns at the ITF J300. Quan and Glozman had previously won Easter Bowl titles in desert.
20-Mar-2024
Worth the Wait: Blue Chip Glozman Lands at Stanford
Valerie Glozman wasn't sure if she should wait to see if she was admitted to Stanford University before committing to a college. The blue chip senior feared she may lose a spot at another school if things didn't work out. But she decided to give it time and everything worked out.
18-Mar-2024
Hot 100 List - March 2024
It's time to unveil the March 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
15-Mar-2024
Boise State Makes Four-Star Jaen Feel Valued
Dylan Jaen didn't know much about Boise State before his recruiting process started. But once he established a relationship with the coaches and visited the campus, the four-star senior was ready to commit to the Broncos.
13-Mar-2024
Farmer Finds the Right HBCU Connection with Virginia State
Brandon Farmer's confidence in his college tennis prospects grew over time. The senior from North Carolina wanted to play for an HBCU, and found a home with Virginia State University. Farmer has signed to play for the Trojans.
11-Mar-2024
Evaluating UTR Progress Prior to College Commitments
How much do players improve as they get closer to making their college commitments? Not as much as many may expect. Let Donovan Tennis Strategies explain the math behind the projections and how recruits should approach their decisions.
8-Mar-2024
Blue Chip Huang Keeps Ivy League Tradition Alive at Yale
Angela Huang was inspired by her sister to start playing tennis. She will be following in her sister's footsteps again by deciding to play at an Ivy League school. The blue chip senior from Pennsylvania has committed to Yale.
6-Mar-2024
ITA National Indoor Championships
The ITA National Indoor Championships have concluded for the year with winners in all three NCAA divisions and the NAIA level. From repeat titles to historic breakthroughs, read all the stories about how the champions were crowned.
4-Mar-2024
Star Ratings Spring - 2024 Edition
After months of waiting, here they are... the Star Ratings. Find out right now how many stars you have - as The Tennis Recruiting Network proudly presents the Spring Star Ratings for 2024.
1-Mar-2024
Top Performances Spanned the Globe in February
February's top performances include titles on every continent except Antarctica, from WTA and ATP Challenger championships in Australia and Asia to ITF World Tennis tour titles in Europe and North America and ITF Junior titles in South America and Africa.
28-Feb-2024
Blue Chip Bigun Values Ivy League Credentials at Princeton
Once Meecah Bigun decided he wanted to play college tennis, the blue chip senior made academic prestige a big part of his recruiting process. Bigun valued obtaining an Ivy League degree and has committed to play for Princeton University.
26-Feb-2024
Cutillo Returns to Tennis to Give Back
Ryann Cutillo left tennis once she graduated from Wake Forest. But the sport drew her back through the Johnny Mac Tennis Project. Cutillo is beginning her third year as the executive director at JMTP, which is a non-profit that helps kids in underserved communities in New York play tennis.
23-Feb-2024
Blue Chip Bowers Pivots, Joins Decorated Texas Class
Ashton Bowers was signed to play for Auburn until the head coach was abruptly fired and the assistant coach resigned. The blue chip senior was released from her NLI and re-opened her recruiting process. Bowers landed at Texas, adding to an already deep Longhorn recruiting class.
21-Feb-2024
Ohio State Captures Indoor Title with Thrilling Win over TCU
Ohio State claimed its third ITA Division I National Men's Indoor Team title on Monday in New York with a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Texas Christian University to deny the Horned Frogs a third-straight title. Fifth-year senior Robert Cash clinched the victory with a three-set singles win.
19-Feb-2024
Hot 100 List - February 2024
It's time to unveil the February 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
16-Feb-2024
Sevim's Match Tiebreaker Mastery Leads to First L2 Title
Luca Sevim demonstrated his mastery in match tiebreakers throughout the USTA Boys 14s Level 2 in Grand Rapids, clinching the title with a 1-6, 6-3, 10-8 win over top seed Mason Vaughan, who recovered to win the doubles titles with partner Marko Mikic.
14-Feb-2024
Five-Star Murphy Appreciates Lasting Interest from Furman
The first recruiting call Lillie Murphy received was from Furman University head coach Michelle Dasso. It turned out to be the best one. The five-star junior from Tennessee has committed to play for the Paladins, where her former high school teammate is a freshman.
13-Feb-2024
Oklahoma State Captures First ITA National Indoor Title
The Oklahoma State women captured the program's first ITA National Indoor title with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Michigan on Monday in Seattle. The Cowgirls notched their fourth top-six win by fighting off a Michigan comeback attempt.
11-Feb-2024
Djokovic's Mental Strength: Talent or Training?
Can Novak Djokovic’s approach to mental fitness be appplied to junior tennis? Medical scientist Leon Box explores that issue in depth to try and help juniors improve their overall games.
9-Feb-2024
Meet The Assistant: VCU's RJ Nagel
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Virginia Commonwealth University assistant RJ Nagel.
7-Feb-2024
Lamm-Bocharov Recovers From Injury, Commits to Georgetown
Joshua Lamm-Bocharov didn't know if he would be good enough after recovering from an injury to play college tennis. But the five-star junior climbed back up the rankings and recently committed to play at Georgetown University.
5-Feb-2024
Top Women's Classes - 2024 Winter Rankings
The size of our commitment list is pushing 500 for the senior girls. With that in mind, today is a great time to check in on how schools are doing on the recruiting trail. Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network is proud to announce the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes for 2024.
2-Feb-2024
Global Success Spans All Levels in January
The global span of tennis is always on display the first month of the year, with juniors and former collegians piling up great performances in Australia, Central America, Europe, Asia and North America last month. All earned spots as top performers in January's Aces column.
31-Jan-2024
Vanderbilt Checks Every Box for Blue Chip Webster
Sophia Webster didn't need to make any other college trips after visiting Vanderbilt University. The blue chip senior found everything she wanted in Nashville and committed to the Commodores before even leaving the campus.
29-Jan-2024
Top Men's Classes - 2024 Winter Rankings
With Signing Week in the rear view mirror and over 800 college commitments in the books, today is a great time to take a look at the top recruiting classes. TRN is excited to present its 2024 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings ... Wahoowa!
26-Jan-2024
Americans Sweep Junior Doubles Titles at Aussie Open
American teams swept the junior doubles titles at the Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne. Tyra Caterina Grant and Iva Jovic won the girls title without dropping a set, while Max Exsted and Cooper Woestendick won the boys title as an unseeded tandem.
26-Jan-2024
Amherst College Visit Seals Commitment of Four-Star Hu
Amherst College was high on Albert Hu's college list from the very start. The four-star senior from New York wanted a good balance between tennis and academics. Once he visited the campus, he knew joining the Mammoths was the right choice.
24-Jan-2024
Texas Tech Delivers Timely Message to Five-Star Daskalova
Elena Daskalova wanted to attend college in Texas. The five-star senior from Kansas got a perfectly-timed message from the coaches at Texas Tech that helped make it happen. Daskalova has signed to play for the Red Raiders.
22-Jan-2024
Hot 100 List - January 2024
It's time to unveil the January 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
19-Jan-2024
Eight Intriguing Questions for 2024
Colette Lewis provides her annual look at issues in college and junior tennis with eight intriguing questions for 2024. This year's issues include CEOs, NIL, ITF and UTR. They ponder budget cuts, television deals and coaching rules.
17-Jan-2024
Pytko Eager to Bring National Success Back to UC Santa Cruz
Ross Pytko was hired in August as the sixth men’s head coach in UC Santa Cruz program history. He has also been serving as the interim head coach for the women’s program. In a Q&A, he discusses his goals for the programs and how his own playing background helps his coaching.
15-Jan-2024
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Tennis: What Makes a Tennis Champion
Tennis Recruiting.Net is pleased to bring you an in-depth profile of a promising young player, Iva Jovic. Authored by longstanding tennis writer and historian Joel Drucker, this piece explores a wider range of topics than a great many profiles.
11-Jan-2024
Jayaraman, Nguyen Strike Gold for El Dorado Hills, JMG
Saahith Jayaraman and Alexis Nguyen both live in El Dorado Hills, California and both train at JMG Academy. They share another thing in common after both captured the 18s singles titles at the USTA Winter National Championships.
10-Jan-2024
Spurling, Payne Capture 16s Singles Titles
Nischal Spurling and Bella Payne emerged as 16-and-under singles champions as some of the nation's best young players rang in the New Year at the USTA Winter National Championships on the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
9-Jan-2024
Johnson Sweeps 14s Boys Titles, Vickneswaran Wins Girls Singles
After winning the Junior Orange Bowl title, Andrew Johnson won both the Boys 14s singles and doubles titles at the USTA Winter National Championships at the University of Texas at San Antonio Tennis Center. Anjani Vickneswaran was victorious in the girls singles.
8-Jan-2024
Zhang, Del Mastro Capture 12s Singles Titles
Jiarui Zhang and Daniela Del Mastro emerged as the Boys and Girls 12s singles champions at the USTA Winter National Championships at the University of Texas at San Antonio Tennis Center.
5-Jan-2024
Junior Champions Take Center Stage in December
Last month's top performances include the 15 winners of the major junior events in Florida, in addition to a trio of teenagers who stood out for their accomplishments on the International Tennis Federation's men's and women's World Tennis Tour.
3-Jan-2024
Five-Star Henceroth Ready to Spread His Wings with Gamecocks
Cole Henceroth's introduction to the South Carolina coaches led to a lasting connection. The five-star senior from Virginia knew his personality would fit better at a bigger school and loved everything about the Gamecocks. He recently committed to join the program.
2-Jan-2024
Spring Star Ratings Period Begins
Twice a year, TennisRecruiting.net updates its Star Ratings - sometimes known as "The Stars". Our next update to the Star Ratings comes in mid-March - and those ratings will be based on players' highest rankings during the next eight weeks of the year - from the week of January 8 to the week of February 26, 2024. We invite players to review their player records to ensure accurate ratings.
1-Jan-2024
Happy New Year from the Tennis Recruiting Network
Happy New Year from the entire staff at Tennis Recruiting Network. We hope 2024 is filled with good health, happiness and plenty of fun on the tennis court. Thank you for choosing TRN as a source of your junior and college tennis news. We appreciate you!
29-Dec-2023
Delayed Start, Fast Finish for Junior Orange Bowl Champions
After a frustrating start to the 62nd Junior Orange Bowl International Championships, the prestigious tournament for 12s and 14s finished on time and under sunny skies at Salvadore Park and Biltmore Tennis Center last week. American Andrew Johnson, Jana Kovackova, Daniel Baranes and Jang Junseo were crowned champions.
27-Dec-2023
Open Mind Helps Rodewald Discover Grand Valley State
Nadia Rodewald didn't rule out any schools during her recruiting process. Although she felt pressure to only consider Division I schools, the open-minded approach helped Rodewald discover Division II Grand Valley State. The four-star senior from Florida has committed to the Lakers.
25-Dec-2023
Merry Christmas from the Tennis Recruiting Network Staff
Merry Christmas from the staff at Tennis Recruiting Network. We are grateful for your readership and hope everyone has a blessed holiday season with loved ones.
22-Dec-2023
Maine's Mavor Ready to Take Flight at Air Force
Sofia Mavor wasn't considering military academies at the start of her recruiting process. But the more she learned about them, the more she wanted to know. The four-star from Maine has committed to play for Air Force next fall.
20-Dec-2023
Hot 100 List - December 2023
It's time to unveil the December 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
18-Dec-2023
Four-Star McClure Finds Well-Balanced Opportunity at Hendrix
Wesley McClure always thought he wanted to play at the Division I level in college. But once he started making his visits, he realized his outlook had changed. The four-star senior found a better balance of his goals at Hendrix College in his home state of Arkansas.
15-Dec-2023
Sun Shines on Orange Bowl Champions Klugman, Panarin
A rare Orange Bowl without rain delays gave 14-year-old Hannah Klugman and 18-year-old Danil Panarin an opportunity to shine last week at the last ITF J500 event of the year, as Klugman made British tennis history and Panarin ended a long drought for collegians.
13-Dec-2023
New Yorkers Claim Orange Bowl 16s Championships
Two 16-year-olds from New York claimed the Orange Bowl 16s singles titles last week. Brooklyn's Leena Friedman won the girls crown and Queens' Dominick Mosejczuk won the boys event at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center.
11-Dec-2023
Raghavendra Achieves Big Ten Goal by Signing with Indiana
Karan Raghavendra grew up wanting to attend a school in the Big Ten Conference. The five-star senior from Dublin, California will get his wish after signing to play for Indiana University.
8-Dec-2023
Pacheco Mendez and Sonobe Claim Eddie Herr ITF Titles
Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez of Mexico ended his junior career on a high note, while Japan's Wakana Sonobe can look forward to building on her success after the two left-handers claimed ITF J300 Eddie Herr International titles Sunday at the IMG Academy.
7-Dec-2023
Penickova and Antonius Make History at Eddie Herr
Kristina Penickova and Michael Antonius are just getting started in their junior tennis careers, but they are already on a short list of players who have won two Eddie Herr singles championships after securing titles last week at the IMG Academy.
6-Dec-2023
2024 Donovan Tennis Showcase Events Scheduled
Donovan Tennis Strategies has three showcase events on the 2024 schedule. The events will be held in California, New Jersey and Massachusetts in January, June and July, respectively. A large number of college coaches are expected to attend each event to scout future recruits.
5-Dec-2023
Tournaments Used in TRN Rankings
Over the past couple of years, TRN has expanded the number of tournaments it uses in its rankings - and also simplified some the rules we use to determine tournament eligibility. If you have ever wondered which tournaments count towards your ranking, take a look here ...
4-Dec-2023
Bikes, Boats and Feet: Lee's Unique Journey to Richmond
Abby Lee gets to practice every day by bike, boat, golf cart and her own two feet. The five-star senior from South Carolina wouldn't trade the unique experience. It helped Lee improve and led to her commitment to the University of Richmond.
1-Dec-2023
Titles Come in Pairs for Many November Standouts
November's titles came in pairs for many of the month's Aces, as the ATP and WTA Tours headed into their off-season and the USTA Pro Circuit ended its year. The majority of those featured are current and former collegians, but the stars of the ITF Junior Circuit, which continues into December, also had a month to remember.
29-Nov-2023
Thanksgiving Champions Crowned at USTA National Indoors
Some of the top junior players in the country took to the courts during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to contend for titles at the USTA National Indoor Championships. Singles and doubles winners in four divisions were crowned in boys and girls.
27-Nov-2023
Five-Star Wang Scheduled for Early Arrival at Texas
Calvin Wang got a bit of a late start in competitive tennis. But the five-star senior has quickly made up ground. Wang will be an early arrival at the University of Texas in January and plans to spend the spring redshirting for the Longhorns.
22-Nov-2023
Hot 100 List - November 2023
It's time to unveil the November 2023 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
20-Nov-2023
Puerto Rico's Perez-Garcia Secures Great Offer from St. Joe's
Claudia Perez-Garcia thought it may be more difficult to get recruited as a resident of Puerto Rico. But the four-star senior connected with Saint Joseph's early in the process and invited the coaches to come watch her play. It helped lead to her commitment to the Hawks.
17-Nov-2023
Kessler Credits Gators with Honing Competitive Edge on Tour
McCartney Kessler is back on the court and having success at the professional level. The former University of Florida star recenty sat down the Colette Lewis at the WTA 125 Dow Tennis Classic in Midland, Michigan to discuss her rapid rise in the WTA rankings, the most significant lesson she learned from college tennis and many other topics.
15-Nov-2023
Tomicheck Feels Strong Connection, Signs with SIUE
Payton Tomichek felt an instant connection with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The four-star senior from Tennessee appreciated the small things SIUE did during her recruiting process and felt comfortable on campus. Tomichek signed with SIUE last week.
13-Nov-2023
Marine Biology Leads Taylor to Roger Williams University
Tucker Taylor wanted to find a college with a strong marine biology program. During his research, he discovered Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. The two-star from Texas has committed to play for the Hawks.
12-Nov-2023
Atlanta ITF Photo Gallery
Young players dominated the Atlanta ITF played in late October in
Norcross, GA. Two sophomore boys met in the final with Ronit Karki (E.
Brunswick, N.J.) defeating Lahlan Gaskell (Delray Beach, Fla.) 6-4,
6-1. 13-year-old Christina Lyutova (Redmond, Wash.) extended her
undefeated streak in junior events to 39 matches by taking this
championship over wild-card Sarah Ye (Westfield, N.J.) 6-1, 6-1.
Photographer Bill Kallenberg captured photos from the event.
10-Nov-2023
Blue Chip Trevor Svajda Commits to SMU
Blue chip senior Trevor Svajda has committed to Southern Methodist University. The California native will join the program in January in time for the 2024 spring season. Svajda hopes his addition draws other high-level recruits to the Mustangs.
10-Nov-2023
Kumar Achieves Big Ten Dream with Wisconsin
Sachiv Kumar grew up in Michigan wanting to attend a school in the Big Ten Conference. He will achieve that goal by signing with the University of Wisconsin. The four-star senior's performance at Kalamazoo helped pave the way.
9-Nov-2023
Five-Star Kernagis Always Had William & Mary in Mind
Mira Kernagis first visited William & Mary during her brother's college search. Once it was her turn to look for a school, she contacted the Tribe coaches. The five-star senior from Illinois is signing with William & Mary this week.
8-Nov-2023
Gap Year Benefits Vanderbilt-Bound Ingram
Jack Ingram thought he had the potential to play at a higher level in college. The Texas native decided to reclassify and take a gap year to work on his game. The move paid off as the four-star senior recently signed with Vanderbilt.
8-Nov-2023
Welcome to Signing Day
Signing Week is here - and seniors can start signing their National Letters of Intent. Today, we check in with boys and girls from across the country who are heading to a variety of schools. Find out how they came to their decisions... in our National Roundup.
7-Nov-2023
Signing Week: Blue Chip Girls
Tomorrow is the big day - Signing Day. Seniors across the nation have been making their decisions, but tomorrow is the first day they can sign NLIs to make formal commitments. Take a look at the status of the Blue Chip girls ...
6-Nov-2023
Signing Week: Blue Chip Boys
This coming Wednesday, November 8, is Signing Day - the first day that any senior in the Class of 2024 can sign a National Letter of Intent with an NCAA Division I or II institution. Take a look at the status of the Blue Chip boys.
3-Nov-2023
October was Jam-Packed with Ace-Worthy Performances
October was another month with so many achievements by junior and collegiate players that at least a dozen ended up on the cutting room floor. NCAA singles champions and junior slam finalists earned titles, while the winners of the ITF Junior Finals and the first ITA major of the season also stepped into the spotlight last month.
1-Nov-2023
Dunsirn's Heart Leads Him to Western Michigan
Solomon Dunsirn noticed the Western Michigan coach watching his matches at tournaments. Once he received an email from the program and arranged an official visit, the four-star senior from Wisconsin realized it was the best fit. He has committed to the Broncos.
30-Oct-2023
Tufts Checks Every Box for Four-Star Seth
Lochlan Seth could have tried to play for a mid-level Division I program. But the four-star senior decided a high-level Division III program was the better option. Seth will be staying close to home with his commitment to Tufts University.
27-Oct-2023
Tennis' On-Court Coaching Trend Expands to Juniors
Top American juniors and their coaches have to navigate three distinct varieties of in-match coaching. The USTA permits coaching before a third set; the four junior slams are part of a trial that allows coaching based on the ATP and WTA Tours' model; and no coaching of any kind is permissible on the ITF Junior Circuit.
25-Oct-2023
College of Charleston is Home for Five-Star Smith
Jacob Smith didn't want to leave the state for college. That made College of Charleston a destination of interest for the South Carolina native. The five-star senior has committed to play for the Cougars.
23-Oct-2023
Four-Star Nguyen Discovers All Babson Has to Offer
Mason Nguyen didn't know anything about Babson College at the start of his recruiting process. But by the end of his visit to the school, the four-star senior was ready to turn the car around and tell the coach he was committing in person.
