News & Updates


...from the Tennis Association of Central KY
November 3, 2021
Combo State Championship Winners
The USTA Kentucky Combo State Championship (Combo Districts) was held October 28-31, in Lexington. Winners will have the opportunity to advance to the USTA Southern Sectional Combo Championship December 3-6, in Mobile, AL.

Congratulations to the following Combo State Champions and finalists Lexington teams.

  • 40+ 7.5 Men - McCubbin Team (1st)
  • 55+ 6.5 Women - Senters (1st)
  • 55+ 7.5 Women - Faulconer (1st)

  • 18+ 5.5 Men - Fairchild (2nd)
  • 18+ 5.5 Women - Charles (2nd)
  • 18+ 6.5 Women - Coy (Semi-Finals)
  • 18+ 7.5 Men - Howard (2nd), Anderson (3rd)
  • 18+ 7.5 Women - Hixson (Semi-Finals), Ravencraft (Semi-Finals)
  • 18+ 8.5 Men - Whitnell (2nd)
  • 18+ 8.5 Women - Meis (3rd)
  • 40+ 6.5 Men - Murphy (3rd)
  • 40+ 6.5 Women - Mangold (3rd)
  • 40+ 7.5 Men - Howard (Semi-Finals)
  • 55+ 6.5 Women - Sebring (3rd)
  • 55+ 7.5 Men - Jones (2nd)

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Pavo Loco One Day Event: Nov. 27th
"Tito's Tacky Christmas for Tots & Paws" One Day Special Pavo Loco Event is Saturday, November 27th, 12PM - Close, at the Lexington Tennis Club. The cost is $30 per person, and registration is coming soon.

Players are encouraged to wear "Tacky Christmas Attire," and bring a gift for Toys for Tots or the Lexington Humane Society.

This is a team tennis event limited to eight players per team (four women and four men), and four teams per level. 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 team matches will play one men's court, one women's court, and one mixed doubles court.

Save the Date for the full Pavo Loco Tourney March 4-6, 2022.
Inaugural UK Tennis Pro-Am: Nov. 13th
The Inaugural Kentucky Tennis Pro-Am is Saturday, November 13, 5PM - 9PM, at the Lexington Tennis Club. This event pairs amateurs with current UK players, coaches and former players. All proceeds benefit UK Tennis and the Julie Ditty Qualls Foundation. Contact Dennis Emery at 859-229-7693 for more information.

  • The cost to play in this event is $500 per person; and includes one Pro-Am playing position, official UK gear, potential for preferred seating at all UK home matches, food and beverage, and the ability to bid on auction items.

  • The cost to watch the Pro-Am and meet UK players and staff is $100 per person; and includes food and beverage, and the ability to bid on auction items.
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