Category: Tennis News

The 2026 Wham Scholarship Application is Open!

Are you a high school senior that wants to play tennis In college? Consider applying for the Bill Wham Memorial Scholarship!  Each year, through the Wham Fund, Serve & Return Chicago awards up to $10,000 in college scholarships for high school seniors with demonstrated financial need that will play varsity...

SRC Raised a BIG Racquet!

Serve & Return Chicago was thrilled to host an incredible evening of auctions, games, food and fun on June 5th at Chicago's Midtown Athletic Club!  All proceeds from the fundraiser support youth tennis programs in Chicagoland's underserved communities. We hit a new fundraising record this year, which means we can...

The 2025 Wham Scholarship Application is Open!

Are you a high school senior that wants to play tennis In college? Consider applying for the Bill Wham Memorial Scholarship!  Each year, through the Wham Fund, Serve & Return Chicago awards up to $10,000 in college scholarships for high school seniors with demonstrated financial need that will play varsity...

Be a Champion for Kids in 2024!

As you begin your year-end giving, we thank you for considering Serve & Return Chicago!  Your generosity will impact the lives of over 3,500 children in Chicagoland's underserved communities.  By providing access to the game of tennis, SRC creates opportunities for children to stay active and healthy while learning the...

2023 Bill Wham Memorial Scholarship Awards

Serve & Return Chicago proudly announces this year's recipients of the prestigious Bill Wham Memorial Scholarship! SRC established this fund in memory of Bill Wham, the beloved Lyons Township High School tennis coach who dedicated his life to providing his students opportunity through the game of tennis. Each year, SRC...

Thank You Alan!

We have lost a champion of tennis and a Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame member.  On December 2nd, Alan Schwartz passed away.   Tennis played a role in Alan's life from a young age and he continued his involvement with the sport  his entire life.  Serve & Return Chicago is...

Tennis Anyone?

Check out our new "Little Tennis Lending Library" in Maywood! Scout James Panton designed and built this tennis cabinet for SRC as his Eagle Scout Project. He also solicited donations to fill the cabinet with racquets and gear-- and even re-gripped the racquets! Located at the Walther Lutheran Academy, these...

“Own the Arena” by Katrina Adams

Katrina Adams was born and raised in Chicago and competed on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour for 12 years. In addition to many other accomplishments, Katrina Adams was the first black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position of President and CEO of the United States Tennis...

Tennis & Covid 19 Restrictions

The past year has been quite challenging as a result of the spread of the coronavirus.  We all love tennis and dearly miss our time on the court.  So, when can we play? Whether we are allowed to play tennis is based upon the virus' spread and the city and/or...