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RTA Staff Spotlight: Welcome Liz!
The Raleigh Tennis Association is pleased to announce that Elizabeth (Liz) Speicher has accepted the position as Director of Adult...
Raleigh Tennis
Jan 25, 20231 min read
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Cy King Spotlight
All the buzz around the courts lately has revolved around preparing for one of our favorite events of the year: the 2nd Annual Cy King...
Raleigh Tennis
May 6, 20223 min read
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Celebrating Women for Women's History Month: USTA League Captain Spotlight, Lisa Kempf
Lisa Kempf found tennis later in life at age 47. In 2016, Lisa wanted to try tennis during her summer break from teaching. A friend...
Raleigh Tennis
Mar 29, 20222 min read
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Celebrating Women for Women's History Month: Joanna Nalborska
Joanna Nalborska holds the distinction of being not only the first female to play in the Men’s Open Division of the Springdale Open...
Raleigh Tennis
Mar 15, 20223 min read
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Black History Month Spotlights
In 1969, US Open champion Arthur Ashe co-founded the National Junior and Tennis Learning Network (NJTL) alongside Charlie Pasarell and...
Raleigh Tennis
Feb 17, 20223 min read
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RTA Staff Spotlight: Welcome Perry!
Perry LeGaux was “bitten by the tennis bug” in 2012. Before that, while living in Greensboro, Perry worked full time in the health field...
Raleigh Tennis
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Rob Simeone is the Raleigh Tennis Association’s 2021 Volunteer of the Year!
This award is given to a volunteer in our community that exemplifies extraordinary efforts in dedicating their time to Raleigh Tennis...
Raleigh Tennis
Feb 6, 20222 min read
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Lilo Pelegrino is Raleigh's 2021 Tennis Pro of the Year!
Lilo Pelegrino, Assistant Tennis Director at the North Hills Club, is an incredibly valuable part of the Raleigh Tennis Community and is...
Raleigh Tennis
Feb 4, 20223 min read
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RTA Community Spotlight: Adam Goers, President of North Carolina State Club Tennis
Adam Goers has been playing tennis since he was just five years old with a solid grip on a racket before he could even walk! His father,...
Raleigh Tennis
Nov 18, 20213 min read
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RTA Community Spotlight: Lou Welch, Executive Director of Abilities Tennis Association of NC
Tennis came into Lou Welch’s life full force at the age of 10. She started playing every day, hanging out at the courts, and playing with...
Raleigh Tennis
Nov 3, 20213 min read
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RTA Community Spotlight: William Noblitt, Director of Tennis at Seven Oaks Swim & Racquet Club
Growing up in Shelby, North Carolina, home to tennis greats like Tim Wilkinson and Buck Archer, William Noblitt was bound to get into...
Raleigh Tennis
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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Keisha Price Awarded 2021 Educational Merit Award
On October 2, 2021, USTA North Carolina announced that Ebony Racquet Club's beloved coach, Keisha Price is the recipient of the 2021...
Raleigh Tennis
Oct 20, 20211 min read
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RTA Community Spotlight: Michelle Jones, Assistant Tennis Professional, Carolina Country Club
Michelle Jones picked up tennis in high school when she played for her school team. She fell in love with the sport and spent as much...
Raleigh Tennis
Oct 12, 20212 min read
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RTA Community Spotlight: Jason Kinder, Director of Tennis, North Hills Club
Dragged to community tennis courts by his father, Jason Kinder never would have guessed that he’d have a future in tennis. And a big...
Raleigh Tennis
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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Women's History Month: Queen Hargrove
Women's History Month spotlight: Queen Hargove, local Raleigh tennis player and advocate.
Raleigh Tennis
Mar 24, 20213 min read
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Women's History Month: Karen Rembert, Teaching Pro, Raleigh Racquet Club
Women's History Month: Karen Rembert, Teaching Pro, Raleigh Racquet Club, has made an impact on tennis in Raleigh.
Raleigh Tennis
Mar 17, 20213 min read
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Women's History Month: Kelly Gaines, Executive Director, USTA North Carolina
Women's History Month Spotlight: Kelly Gaines, Executive Director, USTA North Carolina
Raleigh Tennis
Mar 10, 20213 min read
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Women's History Month: Paula Hale
Paula Hale, past President of the USTA Southern Section, has been instrumental in growing tennis in Raleigh.
Raleigh Tennis
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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A Tennis Love Story
As the month of love comes to a close, we're sharing a tennis love story between one of Raleigh's own teaching pros and one of our...
Raleigh Tennis
Feb 27, 20215 min read
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2020 Player of the Year: Wendy Christensen
Wendy Christensen is the Raleigh Tennis Association's 2020 Player of the Year!
Raleigh Tennis
Feb 25, 20212 min read
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