It is hard to believe that my two-year term as USTA Kentucky President comes to an end this month. It has been a great pleasure to serve in this capacity leading our state’s efforts to promote and develop the sport of tennis. I will discuss the effect of the pandemic on tennis, the benefits of tennis, accomplishments during the last two years and thank numerous people. Read More (pictured with Leony Barroso incoming board president)
At your service,
Mike Eden
DERBY TICKET RAFFLE
ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT for your chance to win 2 Kentucky Derby box seats in section 324 and support Raise a Racquet! Purchase site closes on January 28 at midnight!
We are saddened to announce the Awards and Hall of Fame Celebrations have been postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. CLICK HERE
MATT OLSON NAMED USTA SOUTHERN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & COO
Olson replaces John Callen, who is retiring after more than 33 years in the position. Olson served as Executive Director/COO USTA New England and USTA Atlanta Executive Director. Olson is set to start on Feb. 16 and Callen will step down the day before. Read More
PROGRAM GRANTS AVIALABLE
Program grants are available through USTA Southern! Grant amounts usually range from $250 to $1000. There are two deadlines for grant application in 2022; HURRY, the first deadline is January 31stRead More
HAVEN'T PLAYED LEAGUE? 2022 IS YOUR YEAR!
To find Leagues in your area, looking for a team to join, need to know the dates when league registration opens, please contact your USTA Local League Coordinator.
The 2022 Kentucky Adult League Championship calendar has been finalized. Read More
2022 HANDBOOK AVAILABLE
The 2022 League Regulations & Friend at CourtRead More
"ASK THE DOC" WHAT IS SHOULDER LABRUM?
Question: What is the shoulder labrum? What is a SLAP tear? Learn More!

Thanks to Lexington Clinic Orthopedics Sports Medicine/Tennis Center of Excellence
USTA KENTUCKY BOARD SLATE
Announcing the 2022 USTA Kentucky Board of Directors Slate to be voted on at the virtual annual meeting January 28, 2022. Read More
ONLINE AUCTION BENEFITING RAISE A RACQUET
The Raise a Racquet Silent Auction has been postponed. Auction items include tickets, trips, art and Pappy! The Auction site will go live as soon as the new Hall of Fame Induction date has been set. Please watch social media for updates.
LEGENDS OF KENTUCKY TENNIS THE HALL OF FAME SERIES - JOHN ENGLISH - PART TWO
The Legends of Kentucky Tennis, The Hall of Fame Series is an intimate conversation with Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame inductees. Conversations recalling memories and insight to tennis in Kentucky today, hosted by the University of Kentucky former Head Tennis Coach Dennis Emery. Listen to the second of a two part conversation with John English. Listen Now or on Spotify.
CONNECTING KIDS THROUGH TENNIS
The next 6 week session runs Jan 30 - March 13 4:00 - 5:00 pm ages 5 - 18! Each child is paired with a volunteer based on their individual needs. RegistrationScholarships
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REGISTER YOUR KROGER CARD
Select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice! Help to share tennis with others just by grocery shopping! Read More
SCHOOLS NEWSLETTER
Check out the first edition of the Schools Newsletter. Valuable information for physical education teachers or anyone interested in kids tennis programming! Read More
