In a moment that will be etched in University of Virginia tennis history, freshman and JTCC alumnus Stiles Brockett delivered a heroic performance to clinch the decisive point in the Cavaliers' thrilling 4-3 upset over #1-ranked University of Texas on February 2. In...
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JTCC & University Of Maryland “Black Out The Bubble” Versus Princeton
Home to the University of Maryland (UMD) women’s varsity tennis team, JTCC was packed with more than 200 spectators wearing black to “Black Out the Bubble” on February 22 when the Lady Terps took on Princeton University. Fans cheered for outstanding National...
Alumni Spotlight: Jakob Esterowitz Stringing Along An Environmental Initiative
JTCC alumnus Jakob Esterowitz has transformed his skills on the court into a groundbreaking venture off the court. Jakob founded Orobor, a company repurposing old tennis strings into sustainable polyester pellets. His journey reflects the unique blend of athletic and...
JTCC Alumnus Denis Kudla Announces Retirement After 14-Year Tennis Career
After an outstanding junior and professional career that left an indelible mark on the sport, JTCC alumnus Denis Kudla has officially retired from tennis after an impressive 14 years on the tour. The first JTCC player to compete on the ATP tour, Kudla quickly gained...
2024 JTCC Highlights
Throughout the year, JTCC participants and alumni continued to leave inspirational memories for the entire community. Thirteen-year-old Wheelchair player Spencer Davis left his mark earning a permanent place on the JTCC Walk of Fame after securing a prestigious United...
JTCC Alumni Ayana Akli & William Woodall Win First Professional Tournaments
More than 6,500 miles apart, two JTCC alumni experienced euphoria on October 6 by claiming their first professional doubles titles. Alumna Ayana Akli took home the Women’s Doubles crown at the ITF W35 in Redding, CA while halfway around the world in Tunisia, alumnus...
Frances Tiafoe Soars to US Open Semifinals
Demonstrating the skills that make him one of the world’s top players, JTCC alumnus Frances Tiafoe advanced to the US Open semifinals for the second time in three years earning him the distinction of being the only American man to reach the semifinals two times since...
JTCC Players Well-Prepared for Wimbledon
JTCC players certainly didn’t let any grass grow under their feet at Wimbledon as three alumni raced to victories on the hallowed grass courts. Robin Montgomery fought through three matches in qualifying to earn her first entry into the women’s singles main draw. She...
Five Former JTCC Players Have Strong Showings In NCAA Division I Championships
Three former JTCC players and two alumni had strong showings at the NCAA Division I Championships in Stillwater, OK recently, with Alexa Noel capturing the Women’s Singles Championship. Noel rallied from a set and 3-1 down to capture the title with an impressive 4-6,...