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...
Mentoring has been a cornerstone of the JTCC philosophy for 23 years, and for National Mentoring month, JTCC wants to highlight the incredible story of alumna Tara Iyer. A tennis prodigy who was the #1 ranked junior player in India before coming to the United States...
In his Davis Cup debut, JTCC alumnus Denis Kudla led Team USA in the qualifying round of 2023 Davis Cup competition with a dominating sweep over the hosting nation of Uzbekistan. Kudla, cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win in 52 minutes over 17-year-old Amir Milushev to complete...
Two JTCC alumni are enjoying successful starts to their 2023 spring college tennis seasons. JTCC alumnus Andrew Fenty further cemented his name in the University of Michigan record books when he became the first Wolverine to record 100 career doubles wins after his...
In recognition of Black History Month, JTCC will present stories of inspiration from Black men and women who have forever changed the landscape of American tennis. From breaking and removing racial barriers to setting records and establishing the path for upcoming...
The phrase "going the extra mile" describes both literally and figuratively the commitment of 10-year-old JTCC player Jameelah Diallo who began taking Orange Ball I classes in November. In a literal sense, Jameelah and her mother Hadja “go the extra mile” making the...