USTA Southern California

San Diego brought the heat for Adult 40 & Over Sectionals 🎾☀️

3.0, 4.0, and Capstone teams brought strong rallies and nonstop energy across every court, with great teamwork and lots of smiles throughout.



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Which group set the tone in San Diego during the second weekend of 40 & Over Sectionals and brought the loudest BLUE energy?

The 3.0, 4.0, and Capstone teams came ready to compete, connect, and show what true sideline support looks like.

Now it is your turn to decide. Cast your vote below:
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Weekend 2 of Adult 40 & Over League Sectionals featuring 3.0, 4.0, and Capstone wrapped in San Diego, with courts buzzing from start to finish 🎾

Players from across Southern California brought strong competition, team energy, and nonstop support across every court. A great showcase of league tennis at its best.

Big congrats to everyone who competed and represented their teams 👏

Pre-Qualifying ➡️ WTA Point

Last week, Armira Kockinis turned a great performance at the Lakewood Pre-Qualifying tournament into a main draw appearance and a point. 💪

Sign-up for the remaining SoCal Pro Series Pre-Qualifiers and earn a main draw wild card yourself!

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That wraps up the first week of the SoCal Pro Series. We are back in Lakewood for week two before heading to the Jack Kramer Club.

Read the full week one recap featuring Kaylan Bigun as he captured his first ITF pro title and continues building momentum on tour.

Kaylan Bigun Wins First ITF Pro Title as First Week of SoCal Pro Series Concludes in Lakewood Kaylan Bigun is the first to admit that transitioning to the pro tour after leaving UCLA after one year 12 months ago hasn't been smooth sailing. The huge sigh of relief the 20-year-old Bigun let out after he came back to win his first International Tennis Federation (ITF) singles title at the SoCal...

What does intentional inclusion actually look like in tennis?

For Trey Mihal, it means creating spaces where every athlete feels seen, supported, and safe to be themselves.

As a leader with ACEing Autism and an advocate within the LGBTQIA+ community, Trey is helping reshape what belonging looks like across Southern California. His work reminds us that visibility matters and that representation can open doors for others to step in with confidence. This Pride Month, we’re proud to share his story.

Where Passion Meets Profession: Trey Mihal’s Advocacy Through Tennis Trey Mihal blends tennis and advocacy to create inclusive spaces, empowering athletes of all abilities across Southern California communities.

First ITF Pro Title ✔️

Former UCLA Bruin Kaylan Bigun storms back from a set down to claim his maiden ITF World Tennis Tour singles title at the in Lakewood, defeating Amit Vales 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. 💪

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Congratulations to UCLA Bruin Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer, the Lakewood women's singles runner-up, for a fantastic week of play! 👏

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Qualifier ➡️ Champion 🏆

UNC Tar Heel Tatum Evans wins seven matches in seven days to claim the Lakewood women's singles title, coming from a set down to take the final 5-7, 6-3, 6-2. 💪

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