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Delaware State High School Championships

The Delaware High School State Championships were held from May 18-May 22. The Boys Team Champion was St. Andrews and the Girls Team Champion was Tower Hill. Read More

Delaware's Keiper Announces Retirement Effective June 1, 2013

Nancy Keiper (Middle States Tennis Service Representative for the Delaware District since 1998) has announced her retirement, effective June 1, 2013. She was formerly the Executive Administrator of the Delaware District from 1981 to 1998, and captained numerous women’s USTA teams to National championships during those years. Read More

Kelly Rasero is the new TSR

Kelly Rasero is the new Tennis Service Representative for USTA MS DD replacing Nancy Keiper. Her role is to support the growth of tennis in the Delaware District. Read More

Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Fundraiser is a huge success

The RSSTA Fundraiser held at DuPont Country Club on May 5 with special guest Justin Gimelstob brought out over 300 tennis fans. Read More

2013 Tennis in the Streets

Tennis in the Streets 2013 was a great day for tennis in Delaware. Over 50 volunteers taught tennis to over 750 at-risk youths at Rodney Square. Thanks to Jackie Roe, the City of Wilmington Department of Parks and Rec, and all the tennis pros and volunteers. Read More

Seeking Host Family Who Plays Tennis For French Exchange Students

As part of an English culture immersion group, there will be French exchange students visiting the state of Delaware between July 10, 2013 - July 30, 2013. Read More

2013 Junior / Adult tournament schedules now available

The 2013 Junior / Adult tournament schedules are available online. Read More

2012 Year-End Junior Rankings

The 2012 year-end junior rankings are now available. Read More

2013 Junior Tennithon

The 2013 Junior Tennithon was a huge success. This event raised over $4,000.00 for the Delaware Tennis Foundation. Thank you to our volunteers and sponsors (CapTrust Financial, TownSquare Delaware, Season’s Pizzeria and RAW Tennis and Fitness Academy). Read More

Tennis Superstars Coming to Philadelphia This Summer

The Philadelphia Freedoms will be bringing Andy Roddick, the Bryan Brothers, John McEnroe, and Sloane Stephens to Villanova University in July 2013. Visit the Freedoms Web site for more information and tickets. Read More

Delaware District launches Club School tennis program

This fall the USTA MS Delaware District (with financial support from the Delaware Tennis Foundation) launched a pilot program for Club Tennis at four schools: Conrad School of Sciences, Newark High School, Middletown High School, and Concord High School. Read More

Delaware Courts Back in the Game

The tennis courts at the Charter School of Wilmington were empty when USTA Middle States Delaware District President Paul Costello’s phone rang one afternoon last spring. It only took a few months to breathe life into them once again. Read More

Congratulations to the 2012 USTA Delaware District Annual Award Winners

The Delaware District honored its No. 1-ranked junior players and District award winners at the Double Tree in Wilmington on January 6, 2013. Read More

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