News
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...
Back in the Swing Event
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Midtown Athletic Club Chicago to support Serve and Return Chicago! What an amazing evening we had celebrating together as SRC gets "back into the swing." You are all making a difference in children's lives across Chicagoland! [ngg src="galleries" ids="10" display="basic_slideshow"]
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...
Bill Wham Memorial Scholarship
Bill Wham Memorial Scholarship To say Bill Wham’s name – or as many affectionately called him, “Whammer” – in the Chicagoland tennis community is to invoke a legend. Bill had a remarkable tennis career, which included team captain of the undefeated Evanston Township High School 1961 IHSA Champions ( ETHS...
“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...
New year, new address!!
We are delighted to announce that we have relocated to Midtown Athletic Club Chicago. Our mailing address is now: Serve & Return Chicago c/o Midtown Athletic Club 2444 North Elston Chicago, IL 60647 Thank you to Midtown Athletic Club for your continued support of our organization!
New Hall of Fame Inductee – Rod Schroeder
Rod Schroeder, or “SchroDaddy” as he is known to his many friends, has over 47 years of teaching experience and is recognized as one of the best coaches in the Midwest. He has coached over 10,000 junior players throughout his career after playing collegiate tennis at University of Illinois. For...
2020 Annual Benefit
Serve & Return Chicago held its annual benefit on March 7, 2020 at Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago. Roger Federer was not there in person but everyone had a really great time. Click here to read about the event and view photos.
Congratulations 2019 Award Winners!!!
Serve & Return Chicago Congratulates 2020 Hall of Fame Inductee Rod Schroeder and 2019 Award Winners Timmons Family Award for Organization of the Year The Ace Project Volunteer of the Year Mike Carrico (GLASA) The Chicago Tennis Patrons is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. Proceeds from the Annual...
You are invited to SRC’s Annual “Raise a Racquet” Event!
It’s time for SRC’s annual fundraising event! Join us for a spectacular evening with friends at Midtown Athletic Club Chicago’s rooftop lounge- SIX. The night…
Save the Date for SRC’s Annual “Raise a Racquet” Event!