We are excited to announce that registration for the JTT State Championships is open! This year's Championships will run on Saturday & Sunday (8/29 - 8/30), and finish playoffs on Monday if necessary. COVID-19 measures will be implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of all parties involved.
MTTL 2020
The Men’s Middle Tennessee Tennis League (MTTL) began their Summer/Fall league on Thursday, July 9. A total of 22 teams are led by 33 captains with 450 players participating.
The 11 week season plays through Thursday, September 17.
This year will be less formal than previous years, with an abbreviated schedule, no league fees, and no end of season tournament.
Weekly standings will be reported to all captains.
Singles League is Nashville’s newest USTA-TN league. It is open to all levels and adult players. The goal of the Singles League is to have fun and give players an opportunity to improve their singles game. Singles League is flexible scheduling, matches are scheduled by the opponents when it is convenient for them to play. Playing on the Singles League will not affect your NTRP. There are no teams, only individuals. You do not need to be a member to play.
It’s Nashville Adult Ladies Tennis Association(NALTA) time again. The NALTA leaders and captains look forward to seeing everyone back on the courts after Labor Day weekend!
NALTA Fall 2020
The Early Start League, ESL, is a league (for a championship year) that begins before the next calendar year begins and before year-end ratings are published. For example, a league that takes place in the fall of the 2020 calendar year, but is for the 2021 Championship Year. ESL winners will be invited to participate in the 2021 Tennessee State Championships.
Meetup is a website that allows users to organize get-togethers with others who enjoy the same activities. Some common examples include sports teams, book clubs, and social groups. It was founded in 2002.
Who: Tennis Nashville Meetup is one of the largest meetup groups specifically for playing tennis, with over 2,100 registered tennis players! Our Tennis Meetup has been operating and growing continuously since 2011.
Where can I reserve a tennis court in Middle TN? Adams, Memorial, Centennial, Hadley or WCPR. Here is the information:
Adams Tennis Center-Murfreesboro
Phone: 616-546-4000
Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Outdoor(24) free, first come first serve 24 courts. Reservations for league play and tournaments. Liability insurance needed.
Indoor(8)$12/hr. $10 guest fee/person
Jan Wells was born in the Inglewood section of East Nashville, in 1932, and is living proof that Tennis is a sport for life. She and her husband moved to Michigan in 1958. Originally a swimmer, she started playing tennis after the birth of their first child. After a full day of teaching computer science, she and her husband would spend evenings practicing tennis. . She also played organized inner club matches in Michigan for years. When asked if she prefers Social or Competitive Tennis, she answered without hesitation, “Social!
Geoff MacDonald has just completed his 26th season as Vanderbilt’s longest serving tennis coach for the Lady Commodores. Now, he is moving in to the role of assistant coach. Aleke Tsoubanos, a former Lady Commodore, and current assistant coach, will take on the role of Head Coach.
When asked about the change Coach MacDonald said:
Learning how to identify, prevent, and heal tennis injuries is crucial if you want your game to be safe and successful. Here are some tips to keep you on the court or get you swinging again!
Preventing Injuries
Preventing tennis injuries requires just a few simple techniques that can be worked into any tennis player’s training routine. Following these tips will significantly reduce the risk of injury:
(All dates are for 2020)
Mixed Doubles
Mixed Doubles team registration closes July 1. Individual registration will remain open until August 8. League Fee $37 (includes court costs)
Tournament Style Weekends at Centennial Sportsplex
July 10-12 & July 24-26
18 & Over 7.0 & 9.0
40 & Over 6.0 & 8.0
55 & Over 7.0 & 9.0
July 17-19 & August 7-9
18 & Over 6.0 & 8.0 & 10.0
40 & Over 7.0 & 9.0
55 & Over 6.0 & 8.0
