Eight JTCC High Performance players will compete this week in the prestigious United States Tennis Association (USTA) Level 1 FILA Easter Bowl tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, CA. Often referred to as the “Super Bowl of Junior Tennis,” the...
For JTCC alumnus Andrew Fenty, the decision to return to the University of Michigan for a fifth year of college tennis has been historic. Granted an extra year of eligibility due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Fenty cemented his name in the Wolverine record books as the...
JTCC alumna Ayana Akli is turning heads this year with her remarkable play for the University of South Carolina, achieving a career-high ranking of #7 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) national singles rankings. Akli has compiled a sterling 23-6 singles...
Following a stellar career playing Division I college tennis for the University of Michigan, JTCC alumnus Andrew Fenty has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Universal Tennis Foundation Hurd Award providing him with a $100,000 grant to cover expenses as he...
Often times during a sport psychology session, on the cusp of a breakthrough, a client will share something they’ve been keeping to themselves. But before doing so, they offer a disclaimer. “I know I shouldn’t feel this way,” they say, “But…” The confessions that...
Described by JTCC President Vesa Ponkka as the "greatest and most successful coach of the last 30 years", Jose Higueras shared his expertise with JTCC High Performance players, coaches, and members when he visited JTCC February 23-25. The former professional world #6,...
JTCC takes pride in celebrating Women's History Month by sharing the inspiring stories and significant contributions women have made to tennis, both on and off the court! From Maureen Connolly, who was the first woman to achieve a "Calendar Year Grand Slam" in 1953 by...
Selected for their ability, dedication, and commitment as student-athletes, Amari O'Brien, Aqeela Malik, Nathen Martin, and Antonio Warner proudly represented JTCC at the United States Tennis Association Foundation (USTAF) 2023 Excellence Teams Regional competition at...
JTCC alumnus Frances Tiafoe’s impact in tennis – both on and off the court – is now immortalized in tennis history. The Hyattsville native is one of 16 players included this year in the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) digital exhibit “Breaking...