Category: Tennis News

2018 Evening of Champions

The Chicago Tennis Patrons held its 29th Annual Evening of Champions banquet, fundraiser, and Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, February 17 at Fountain Blue in Des Plaines. A special THANK YOU to our sponsors: Gold Midtown Athletic Clubs USTA Midwest Section Good Heart Work Smart Foundation Silver William T....

Congratulations 2017 Award Winners!!!

The Chicago Tennis Patrons Congratulates!!! 2018 Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee Violet M. Clark & 2017 Award Winners   Junior Player of the Year (Male)  Dominick Cuchran Junior Player of the Year (Female)  Kolie Allen Junior Recreational Player of the Year  Yaxi Marchan League Player of the Year (Female)...

Kid’s fun day of tennis

The 3rd Annual CDTA Kids Day was held on Thursday, July 7 at the A. C. Nielsen Men’s Pro Tennis Championship in Winnetka, IL. Approximately 170 kids enjoyed tennis drills and games and other activities and watched professional tennis matches. In addition, the kids heard from Tom Gullikson, USTA Lead...

Katrina Adams, Second term as USTA President

On January 1, 2017, Katrina Adams began her second term as as the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Chairman of the Board, CEO and President.  This is the first time a president will serve more than one term.  Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame member, Katrina M. Adams, began serving her...

Summer Tennis Programs Supported

The mission of the Chicago Tennis Patrons is to positively impact the lives of kids in the greater Chicago area by providing access to tennis programs that help kids develop a healthy, active lifestyle while learning values and life skills necessary to be successful in life and a positive contributor...

Chicago Tennis Patrons Launches New Website

The Chicago Tennis Patrons is proud to have launched our new, stand-alone website—separate from the USTA website. Through this new site and online presence, we hope to educate the Chicago community about our mission, reach more non-for-profit organizations that align with our mission and increase donations that will help us grow our efforts. Hopefully...

Get Moving: Michelle Obama Encourages Tennis Play!

On August 24, 2013, Michelle Obama teamed up with USTA at Arthur Ashe stadium in New York City to celebrate the U.S. Open’s 18th Annual Kids’ Day event.  This event brought together thousands of kids, families, tennis players and celebrities to honor the life and legacy of the tennis legend...