The Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation (MCB) would like to wish all of our players, parents, and friends a Happy Valentine's Day! May your holiday be filled with friendship, happiness, and lots of love!

We would like to invite our players to email a Valentine's Day-themed drawing or photo by Tuesday, February 18 at 5:00pm (Central Time). Please email your player's name and submission to: tiffany@mcbtennis.org to be included in the contest. All contest entries will be posted on the MCB Twitter page (@mcbtennis) on Tuesday afternoon. The player with the most "likes" for their drawing or photo by Thursday, February 20 at 5:00pm (Central Time) will receive a complimentary entry ($280 value) into a 2025 "Little Mo" Internationals of their choice. We will announce the contest winner on the MCB Twitter page. Remember to click on the "heart" icon to "like" the drawing or photo of your choice on the MCB Twitter page for your vote to count in the contest!

Everyone who participates in this contest will receive a prize ($20 value) at the "Little Mo" Internationals. Please visit the Information Booth during any of our three internationals this year to receive your prize. Good luck to all players!

Registration is Now Open for all 2025 "Little Mo" Regionals!

We are looking forward to seeing all of our players again this year and welcoming new families for all of the fun, festivities, and memories on and off the tennis court! Thank you so much for your support of the "Little Mo" and a special thank you to our tournament sites, volunteers, and proud sponsors: Jersey Mike's Subs ("Title Sponsor"), Tennis Competitors of Dallas (TCD), Wilson Sporting Goods Company ("Official Racquet, String, and Ball"), Lucky in Love Kids ("Official Apparel"), Ethos School ("Official Sponsor"), Palm Beach County Sports Commission (PBCSC), and Arlington Sports Commission (ASC). The "Little Mo" is truly a "one of a kind" tournament for young tennis players held in honor of tennis legend Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker. These special events are focused on new friendships, great sportsmanship, and competitive matches with approximately 2,500 youngsters from over 70 different countries competing annually. We hope you and your family will join us for one or more of our tournaments this year!

"Little Mo" Regionals

We are so excited to announce registration is NOW OPEN for our four 2025 "Little Mo" Regionals (North, South, East, West) - open to any USA player (ages 8-12)! Registration for all regional tournaments will be on a first-come, first-served basis up to the entry limit - we will be accepting the first 32 players in each division. If a division reaches the entry limit before the registration deadline, a WAITING LIST will be established at that time. Be sure to register early as the draws typically fill before the registration deadline! *Please note that once you have received a confirmation email from UTR/Stripe, your player's entry has been accepted into the tournament and you can make your travel arrangements.

"Little Mo" Internationals

We are planning to open registration for our first two 2025 "Little Mo" Internationals (First Leg - Colorado, Second Leg - New Jersey) at the end of this month and our final (Third Leg - Florida) in June/July - open to any player worldwide (ages 8-16 for the First/Third Leg and ages 8-12 for the Second Leg)! The tentative sites and dates for all three tournaments are included below under the 2025 "Little Mo" Internationals header.

To register for a "Little Mo" tournament, please click on the "Register Now" button or scroll down to click on one of the events below:

All yellow ball results from the "Little Mo" tournaments (Regionals, Nationals, Internationals) will count towards your player's Universal Tennis Rating (UTR). All green dot results will count towards your player's Universal Tennis Color Ball Rating (CBR). Also, just a friendly reminder that players must register in the proper age division according to their birth year for all "Little Mo" tournaments. This ensures that our players are competing against others who are born in the same calendar year (i.e., 8's play 8's, 9's play 9's). For example, if your player is turning 10 at any time this year (regardless of what age they will be at the time of the tournament), they will need to register in the 10's division.

We would love to see you!

Join us for our first "Little Mo" tournament of the year!

We hope you and your family will plan on joining us for our 2025 "Little Mo" East Regionals tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (April 26-28) - open to any USA players (ages 8-12)!

Be sure to register early as the draws typically fill before the registration deadline - DRAWS ARE FILLING QUICKLY! To register, please click here or on the ad below.

The "Little Mo" East Regionals will not only be a fun, competitive tournament but also Florida is a great destination for the entire family with many tourist attractions and sights to see: Disney World, Epcot, Lion Country Safari, Sea World, DuBois Park, Peanut Island, The Gardens Mall, Mounts Botanical Garden, the beautiful beaches, and more are all nearby!

28th Annual

"Road to the Little Mo Nationals"

The "Little Mo" began in 1976 as a local tournament for Dallas youngsters and later grew to include players from all over Texas. In 1998, it expanded nationwide and became known as the "Road to the Little Mo Nationals", one of the premier series of junior tournaments for girls and boys ages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. The Road is now in its 28th year as a yearlong circuit of regional and national tournaments for players who reside in the USA and its territories. It is the only circuit of its kind for talented, high-performance girls and boys in the United States who compete against others born in the same year.

The Road will begin in the spring and summer with the four "Little Mo" Regionals (North, South, East, West) held in different cities across the United States. Yellow (regular) ball divisions will be offered for girls and boys ages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in addition to a green dot option for ages 8, 9, and 10. The top four yellow ball players (semifinalists) in each age division from each regional tournament will advance to the prestigious "Little Mo" Nationals in Austin, Texas from September 26-29, 2025. These players will form a 16-size draw in each age division at the Nationals. The top 160 players who reach the Nationals are the youngest and brightest future stars in American tennis!

"Little Mo" East Regionals

Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

April 26-28, 2025

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 14 at 11:30pm (Central Time)

"Little Mo" South Regionals

Arlington Tennis Center

Arlington, Texas

May 24-26, 2025

Registration Deadline: Monday, May 12 at 11:30pm (Central Time)

"Little Mo" West Regionals

Berkeley Tennis Club

Berkeley, California

July 19-21, 2025

Registration Deadline: Monday, July 7 at 11:30pm (Central Time)

"Little Mo" North Regionals

Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning

Bronx, New York

August 31 - September 2, 2025

Registration Deadline: Monday, August 18 at 11:30pm (Central Time)

28th Annual "Little Mo" Nationals

Austin Tennis Academy

Austin, Texas

September 26-29, 2025

2025 "Little Mo" Internationals

In 2006, MCB created the "Little Mo" Internationals for USA players to experience different styles of play and meet others from various countries and cultures from around the world. This flagship event was first held in Texas and it has evolved over the years into three different tournaments held in Colorado, New Jersey, and Florida. Today, the Internationals attract thousands of talented girls and boys (ages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12) who travel from across the United States and worldwide to compete against others born in the same year. The "Big Mo" divisions have also been added in Colorado and Florida for ages 13, 14, 15, and 16. These unique events are held at some of the most prominent and historic tennis clubs in the United States, which helps to create an unforgettable experience and enjoyable vacation for the entire family. There are also many fun tourist attractions and sights to see near our three international tournaments such as Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, US Open, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, Disney World, Epcot, and beautiful beaches.

This year, our host sites are the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado (July 4-9), the West Orange Tennis Club in West Orange, New Jersey (August 16-20), and the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (December 5-10). In Colorado and Florida, yellow (regular) ball divisions will be offered for girls and boys ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 in addition to a green dot option for ages 8, 9, and 10. In New Jersey, yellow (regular) ball divisions will be offered for girls and boys ages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in addition to a green dot option for ages 8, 9, and 10. The "Big Mo" divisions for ages 13, 14, 15, and 16 will not be offered due to limited courts in New Jersey. All players will have an opportunity to participate in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles in addition to many exciting and memorable activities such as the Player Clinic, Player Parade, Group Photo, Opening Ceremony, Player Gift Exchange tradition, "Mo" Coins, Player Party, "Little Mo" Booth, Daily Mystery Prize and much more. Last year, the "Little Mo" Internationals in Florida featured approximately 600 players from over 65 different countries and territories worldwide!

12th Annual "Little Mo" Internationals in Colorado

U.S. Air Force Academy

Colorado Springs, Colorado

July 4-9, 2025

14th Annual "Little Mo" Internationals in New Jersey

West Orange Tennis Club

West Orange, New Jersey

August 16-20, 2025

19th Annual "Little Mo" Internationals in Florida

Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

December 5-10, 2025

2025 "Little Mo" Slam

Win the Tallest Trophy in Junior Tennis (6 Feet Tall)!

Have you ever dreamed of winning the tallest trophy in junior tennis? In 2013, MCB created the ultimate challenge for any player (ages 8-12) to win the "Little Mo" Slam. The Slam was created in honor of Maureen Connolly's Grand Slam win in 1953 - winning all four major championships (Australian, French, Wimbledon, and US Open) in the same calendar year. If a "Little Mo" player can win their yellow ball division at all three "Little Mo" Internationals (Colorado, New Jersey, Florida) in the same year, they will receive the tallest trophy in junior tennis (6 feet tall) and the title of "Little Mo" Slam Champion! The Slam continues this year with the 1st leg held at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado (July 4-9). The 2nd leg will be held at the West Orange Tennis Club in West Orange, New Jersey (August 16-20). The 3rd and final leg will be held at the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (December 5-10). There have been 12 players who have accomplished this magnificent feat in the past 12 years.

Who will win the "Little Mo" Slam this year?

Travel Grants will be awarded to players who win their age division (yellow ball only) at all "Little Mo" Internationals!

We hope you will join us for one or more of our international tournaments this year! Any "Little Mo" or "Big Mo" player who wins their yellow ball division (Singles only) at the "Little Mo" Internationals (Colorado, New Jersey, Florida) will receive a special travel grant during the tournament - more details to be announced at the tournament!

These travel grants are sponsored by the Tennis Competitors of Dallas (TCD) in Dallas, Texas and we are so thankful for their continued support of junior tennis!

Player Referral Program

20 "Mo" Coins for each player referred!

Milli Rose helps promote the "Little Mo" tournaments as our new ambassador!

We hope you will tell all of your friends about the "Little Mo" tournaments! As a special incentive for helping us spread the word, we would like to offer you an opportunity to receive 20 "Mo" Coins ($20 value per referral) from MCB if you are able to encourage a friend(s) to sign up. A custom question has been added to the tournament registration process whereby the referred player can type in your name on their entry form as having referred them. 

For every player you refer, you will receive 20 "Mo" Coins at the tournament. Only the names entered during the online registration process will count towards earning this prize. Also, any player who withdraws from the tournament will not count towards this prize. Coaches and family members will not count towards this prize.

In order to claim your referral prize, please stop by the Information Booth during any "Little Mo" tournament this year. Referral prizes will only be awarded at the tournament and they may only be redeemed in the year they are earned. The more players you refer, the more you can earn!

Former "Little Mo" Champions shine at the 2025 Australian Open!

Congratulations to all of the former "Little Mo" players who competed in the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia:

WTA

Usue Arconada

Belinda Bencic

Coco Gauff

Sofia Kenin

Madison Keys

Ashlyn Krueger

Claire Liu

Sloane Stephens

Taylor Townsend

Sachia Vickery

ATP

Nishesh Basavareddy

Tristan Boyer

Jenson Brooksby

Borna Coric

Christopher Eubanks

Taylor Fritz

Sebastian Korda

Aleksander Kovacevic

Mitchell Krueger

Mackenzie McDonald

Brandon Nakashima

Tommy Paul

Ethan Quinn

Eliot Spizzirri

Junior Girls

Maya Iyengar

Aspen Schuman

Junior Boys

Maximus Dussault

Max Exsted

Matisse Farzam

Noah Johnston

Jack Kennedy

Jagger Leach

Dominick Mosejczuk

Benjamin Willwerth

Former "Little Mo" Champion Madison Keys wins 2025 Australian Open for her first Grand Slam Title!

Congratulations to former "Little Mo" champion Madison Keys at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia! Keys won her first ever Grand Slam title as the 19th seed in the tournament. She defeated Aryna Sabalenka, who was hoping to win the tournament for the third year in a row.

“I have wanted this for so long and I have been in one other Grand Slam final. It did not go my way and I didn't know if I was ever going to be able to get back to this position to try to win a trophy again." Click here for photo credits and to read the full article on the NPR website.

When she was a junior player, Keys helped lead the USA team to victory in the 2011 Maureen Connolly Challenge Trophy in Eastbourne, England. The Maureen Connolly Challenge Trophy was an annual competition between the USA and Great Britain for Girls 18 & under. Keep up the great work!

Former "Little Mo" Champion Benjamin Willwerth is the Australian Open Boys Singles Runner Up!

Congratulations to former "Little Mo" champion Benjamin Willwerth at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia! He lost a close 6-3, 6-4 match to Henry Bernet in the finals of the Boys Singles. Click here for photo credits on the ITF website.

Benjamin competed in the 2014, 2015, and 2016 "Little Mo" Internationals in Florida. In 2016, he won third place! Keep up the great work!

Former "Little Mo" player Nishesh Basavareddy made his debut in the main draw of a Grand Slam at the Australian Open. Nishesh at 19 years old received a Wild Card and lost in four sets to Novak Djokovic in the first round on stadium court in Melbourne Park. Djokovic said some kind words about Nishesh in the video above.

In 2012, Nishesh competed in the "Little Mo" Nationals and won the "Little Mo" Internationals in New York. In 2013, Nishesh took home the first "Little Mo" Slam Trophy by winning all three "Little Mo" Internationals and received the tallest trophy in junior tennis (6 feet tall) and the title of "Little Mo" Slam Champion! That same year he also won the "Little Mo" Nationals. Keep up the great work!

"Little Mo" Champion Jackson Ansbach was selected for the 2025 Dallas Open Coin Toss!

Pictured left to right: Jack Pinnington Jones (#349 ATP), Jackson Ansbach ("Little Mo" player), Christopher Eubanks (#104 ATP and former "Little Mo" player) Photo credits: Jared Wickerham.

Congratulations to "Little Mo" player Jackson Ansbach on being selected for the coin toss at the 2025 Dallas Open on Sunday, February 2. Jackson is 12 years old and attends the ICL Academy where he is in the 6th grade. He lives in Dallas, Texas but trains at the Axis Tennis Academy in Delray Beach, Florida. Last year, Jackson won the "Little Mo" South Regionals in Arlington, Texas and went on to win "Little Mo" Nationals in Austin, Texas for Boys 11. Some of his hobbies include reading novels, playing with his golden retriever “Goldy”, doing hard Sudoku, putting puzzles together with his Mom and Dad, and playing as much tennis as he can. Jackson finished 2024 ranked top 20 in Texas and is looking forward to training and competing in 2025 (and someday playing in the Dallas Open himself!) MCB was so proud to have Jackson represent the "Little Mo"!

Congratulations to Former "Little Mo" Champions Evan King and Christian Harrison on winning the 2025 Dallas Open Doubles Title!

Congratulations to former "Little Mo" champions Evan King and Christian Harrison at the Dallas Open for winning the doubles title as qualifiers! The Americans defeated Ariel Behar and Robert Galloway 7-6(4), 7-6(4) to win the doubles final. The team did not lose a set in six matches en route to the ATP 500 trophy.

Harrison said, “Thanks to my partner. It was a lot of fun playing with you the whole week. Looking forward to the future and thanks for having my back on the court the whole time." Click here to read the full article on the Dallas Open website. Photo credits to Jared Wickerham.

King played in the 2002 and 2003 "Little Mo" Nationals. Harrison played in the 2000 "Little Mo" Nationals. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to Former "Little Mo" Champion Belinda Bencic on winning the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Title!

Belinda Bencic won the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open by defeating another former "Little Mo" champion, Ashlyn Krueger, in a competitive three-set match: 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. Click here for photo credits and to read the full article on the Mubadala Abu Dhahi website.

In 2006, Bencic was the Girls 9 champion at the "Little Mo" Internationals held at the Arlington Tennis Center in Arlington, Texas. She is currently ranked #65 in singles after being away on maternity leave - keep up the great work!

Stay tuned for fun and exciting activities from the "Little Mo" Club! For more information on future giveaways and contests, please check out and follow the Instagram page: @littlemoclub! Also, be sure to fill out your player's profile so you can participate in all of the fun activities (only for active members with a full profile). Don't forget to add your picture too so your friends can recognize you!

If you have any questions about the "Little Mo" Club or how to activate your account, please send an email to: info@littlemoclub.com. Thanks so much!

Would you like to be a Sponsor of the "Little Mo" Tournaments?

We are actively looking for sponsors for the 2025 "Little Mo" tournaments. If you are interested or you know someone who works for a company that would be interested in being a sponsor of our "Road to the Little Mo Nationals" circuit and/or the three "Little Mo" Internationals (Colorado, New Jersey, Florida), please send an email to: carol@mcbtennis.org. We will be happy to send a customized PowerPoint sponsorship proposal, which would include branding opportunities such as placing banners at various sites across the country, advertising in the player program and booklet, having a logo on the tournament t-shirts, and promoting product(s) to our players, parents, and their families.

Do you have a Creative Idea for the "Little Mo" Tournaments?

We are always trying to improve the "Little Mo" tournaments, and create a fun and memorable experience for our players and their families. If you have a creative idea or suggestion for the "Little Mo" tournaments, please send an email to: carol@mcbtennis.org.

Would you like to help the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation?

Thank you so much for your support of the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation and the "Little Mo" tournaments! It is the mission of the Foundation to organize memorable tennis events for young players while also providing opportunities to develop their game, enjoy tennis, and learn good values such as character, sportsmanship, and kindness. The Foundation has promoted the development of junior tennis for over 55 years and continues to benefit countless numbers of girls and boys throughout the United States and worldwide. We greatly appreciate any donations so that we can continue to offer the "Little Mo" tournaments in honor of Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker.

If you are interested in making a donation, please click on the "Make A Donation" button above. All donations are tax-deductible as the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are also always looking for volunteers at the "Little Mo" tournaments so if you would like to earn community service hours or volunteer your time, please send an email to: carol@mcbtennis.org. We thank you for your kind consideration and wish you all the very best for a wonderful and memorable year!

A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors:

The "Little Mo" tournaments are hosted by MCB in memory of its tennis champion namesake, Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker. Born in San Diego, Maureen became the first woman to achieve the Grand Slam of tennis in 1953 by winning all four major championships (Australian, French, Wimbledon, and US Open) in the same year. She was well-known for her powerful groundstrokes from the baseline, which earned her the famous nickname "Little Mo" - a comparison to the explosive firepower of the battleship USS Missouri, also known as "Big Mo". Only five players in the history of tennis have won the calendar Grand Slam, and Maureen is still the only American woman and the youngest at age 18 to have accomplished this magnificent feat. She won an amazing nine consecutive championship titles (three US, three Wimbledon, two French, one Australian - undefeated in 50 matches).

Unfortunately, her spectacular career would be short-lived due to a horseback riding accident in 1954. While she could no longer compete at an elite level, Maureen's legacy as a legendary tennis star would continue through the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation (MCB). Founded in 1968 with her dear friend Nancy Jeffett, MCB's mission would be the promotion and support of junior tennis development worldwide. That same year, she was inducted into the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. Sadly, Maureen lost her valiant battle with cancer the following year and passed away at the young age of 34. Although her tennis career only spanned three years, many premier sportswriters consider Maureen Connolly to be the finest of all female players for her achievements on and off the court. In 2019, she was honored by the United States Postal Service with her very own "Little Mo" Commemorative Forever Stamp.

Today, MCB continues to support the growth of junior tennis by organizing numerous "Little Mo" tournaments throughout the United States annually for talented girls and boys (ages 8-16). These events are designed to provide outstanding competition at the regional, national, and international level while also encouraging players to develop new friendships, learn good sportsmanship, and most of all, have fun. The "Little Mo" tournaments are also unique in that young players have the opportunity to gauge their ability against others born in the same year from around the world (i.e., 8's play 8's, 9's play 9's). MCB strives to empower young athletes by giving travel grants, "Mo" Coins for prizes, and also Sportsmanship and Kindness awards to deserving individuals in honor of Maureen's legacy. The Foundation also contributes financially to many notable programs including the National Junior Tennis League for inner-city youth and Invest In A Child for deaf and wheelchair tennis.

Over the years, many well-known collegiate players and famous tennis professionals have participated in the "Little Mo" tournaments including Andy Roddick, Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Belinda Bencic, Madison Keys, Leylah Fernandez, Dominic Thiem, Emma Raducanu, Sebastian Korda, Christopher Eubanks, Jenson Brooksby, Brandon Nakashima, Vasek Pospisil, Borna Coric, Mackie McDonald, Denis Kudla, Ryan Harrison, Taylor Townsend, Donald Young, Steve Johnson, Sofia Kenin, CiCi Bellis, and Ana Konjuh among many others. Roddick won the "Little Mo" in 1992 (age 10) and he said, "the 'Little Mo' was my first big win!" Gauff won the "Little Mo" in 2012 (age 8) and she said, "the 'Little Mo' is where the belief began." This is all wonderful news for junior tennis and we are so proud that the "Little Mo" continues to be one of the most popular events for young players around the world.

MCB has promoted the development of junior tennis for over 55 years and continues to benefit countless numbers of young players worldwide. It is our mission to provide a special and meaningful experience at all of our events while also inspiring outstanding attributes at a young age such as fair play, good character, integrity, sportsmanship, kindness, giving back, and an "attitude of gratitude". Thank you so much for your support of the "Little Mo" tournaments and the legacy of Maureen Connolly Brinker. Thousands of players compete in the "Little Mo" tournaments annually and we hope to see even more youngsters play this wonderful "sport for a lifetime" this year. We would also very much appreciate your help in spreading the word about the "Little Mo" so we can continue to impact future generations of young players. The MCB Tennis Foundation is led by its directors: Cindy Brinker Simmons (President), Brenda Brinker Bottum (Vice President), and Elizabeth Jeffett (Vice President). Carol Weyman (Executive Vice President), and Tiffany Hollebeck (Tournament Operations Coordinator) organize the "Little Mo" tournaments. For more information about the "Little Mo", please visit our MCB website at: www.mcbtennis.org and click on "Tournaments". Play "Mo" Tennis!

We hope you will find some time to enjoy the 1978 "Little Mo" movie (made for TV) about Maureen Connolly. The movie is about 2.5 hours long and features some major movie stars like Mark Harmon, Leslie Nielsen, and Glynnis O'Connor. It is a wonderful movie for the entire family and is very inspirational for young players who love the game of tennis. Thank you so much for sharing the "Little Mo" story with your child as it will help make their "Little Mo" experience more meaningful.

To watch the "Little Mo" movie, please click on the popcorn icon!