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JTCC & USTA Host Record-Breaking Wheelchair & Para-Standing Camp

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Adaptive tennis continues to grow at JTCC, and USTA’s Wheelchair & Para-Standing Camp reflected that momentum with a record of 40 athletes (28 Wheelchair & 12 Para-Standing) participating in May.

Despite rainy weather, players completed 12 hours on court across three days of training indoors focused on technical, tactical, and match play development. Day 1 centered on stroke review, technical adjustments, and mobility patterns. Day 2 focused on tactics, with match review and strategy sessions in the morning followed by on-court game play scenarios. Day 3 featured match play and games, giving players the opportunity to put everything together in competition.

A new classroom session was added Sunday morning featuring USTA National Coach Rob Cross leading a professional match review and Dr. Cecilia Cordova of Johns Hopkins Medicine presenting on Adaptive sports medicine, injury prevention, and athlete wellness.

The camp concluded with coach-voted awards for most improved, hardest worker, and sportsmanship, with the winners receiving Wilson bags.

Stiles Brockett Cements His Legacy At JTCC

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Fresh off helping the University of Virginia capture the NCAA National Championship, JTCC alumnus Stiles Brockett recently returned home to add his framed championship picture to the Ray & Nina Benton Walk of Fame.

Brockett follows a growing tradition of JTCC athletes who have committed to the University of Virginia, one of the nation’s premier college tennis programs, and contributed to NCAA Championship-winning teams for more than a decade. His achievement serves as both a lasting part of JTCC history and an inspiration for the next generation of players pursuing their own championship dreams.

Click here to watch Stiles cement his legacy and what advice he would give to younger JTCC players in the program today.

Hallelujah! Frances Tiafoe Wins 1st ATP 500 Title

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JTCC alumnus Frances Tiafoe delivered a career-defining week in Halle, Germany, capturing the Terra Wortmann Open title and checking off a series of firsts along the way.

Tiafoe defeated fellow American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the final to win his fourth career ATP Tour title and first at the ATP 500 level.

The championship run was packed with milestones. Tiafoe recorded multiple Top 10 wins in the same tournament for the first time, starting with knocking off Roland Garros finalist world #10 Flavio Cobolli in the opening round.

In the quarterfinals, he defeated world # 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime for the first time in his career in an epic third-set tiebreak after saving match points, and topped world # 8 Fritz for the first time since 2016 to claim the championship and round out his third Top 10 win of the week.

With the victory, Big Foe moved back inside the Top 20 at world #19 on June 22 and will look to keep his momentum going at Wimbledon next week.

“At JTCC we are fortunate that we get to see the other side of Frances which includes his intellectual curiosity, his giving and generous nature, and an insane work ethic and a capacity for suffering, that all champions have,” JTCC CEO Martin Blackman said. “This was one more step in the direction he’s been going his entire life, upwards and onwards, a champion on and off the court, and a champion in life.”

Alumna Robin Montgomery Wins 1st Career WTA Title

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JTCC alumna Robin Montgomery’s journey to her first career WTA title has been defined by resilience.

After reaching a career-high world #95 ranking in June 2025, Montgomery was forced to step away from competition for nearly 10 months due to injury. This week, the 21-year-old completed a remarkable comeback by capturing the Libéma Open in s’Hertogenbosch, earning the biggest victory of her professional career.

Montgomery entered the tournament through qualifying and won six consecutive matches to reach her first WTA final. Along the way, she rallied from a set down to defeat former world # 8 Daria Kasatkina in the opening round and did not drop another set during the rest of the tournament.

The WTA 250 championship marks a major milestone for Montgomery. The title run came in just her third event back in competition after her injury layoff and showcased the determination and perseverance that have defined her comeback.

“It’s definitely been a difficult year,” Montgomery said. “Having surgery and being out for so long, there were definitely a lot of doubts and worries, but I’m really proud of myself and my team for sticking with it and trusting the process.”

Montgomery began her tennis journey at JTCC through the Community Champs program in 2010 before advancing into the High Performance pathway and ultimately turning professional. Click here to watch a video of Robin, age 11, mentoring young players at JTCC while she developed her own game.

At JTCC, we saw Robin’s dedication and attention to detail as she trained, rehabilitated and looked for every possible way to get better as she rehabbed,” JTCC CEO Martin Blackman said. “Her win is a testament to her work ethic, training, and commitment to excellence. We are thrilled for Robin and her team, led by her mother Gabby, and we know this is only the beginning of many more great accomplishments.”

Yared Alfred & Shaun Fernando Earn USTA Foundation College Scholarships

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JTCC High Performance players Yared Alfred and Shaun Fernando have been awarded 2026 USTA Foundation College Scholarships in recognition of their achievements on the court, in the classroom, and in their communities.

The prestigious scholarships are awarded annually to student-athletes who have demonstrated success both on and off the court while preparing for higher education and future careers.

For Fernando, who has trained at JTCC since 2023, the news came during a typical training day.

“After training on court with Denis Kudla, I opened my phone and saw that I received a scholarship from the USTA,” recalled Fernando, who will attend and play tennis for Carnegie Mellon University starting in September. “I am thankful for the USTA Foundation, all of my coaches at JTCC, and the mentors throughout my life who helped me receive this amazing opportunity.”

Originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alfred joined JTCC in 2024 and has represented his home country in Davis Cup competition at both the junior and professional levels while also distinguishing himself as a leader in the classroom and on the court.

“I got the opportunity for this scholarship through JTCC Junior Performance Program Manager Terence Tche,” explained Alfred, who will be attending and playing tennis for Howard University starting in September. “I knew how much it would help my parents, and I am very grateful for the support USTA and JTCC has given me. I am honored to know they have trusted me enough to invest in my goals.”

The scholarship awards also reflect JTCC’s commitment to developing student-athletes who excel both on and off the court.

JTCC Salutes Class of 2026

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Ten JTCC graduates in attendance were dressed to impress in front of the more than 100 proud parents, families, alumni, and friends who gathered at JTCC for the May 27 graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026.

This year’s class also included nine additional graduates who were unable to attend. The group joined more than 350 other successful alumni.

Special guest speaker Max Hjelm, the Executive Vice President of Strategic Deals at CoreWeaveMax and NCAA Division III All-American lacrosse player, addressed the graduates and encouraged them to “take the opportunity to bet on yourself and do the hard work to see it through.”

Sasha Koeva Brooks, who will be attending The University of Chicago, spoke on behalf of the graduating class, and following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed dinner courtesy of Paisano’s Pizza.

The new alumni received their diplomas and portraits which will be hung along the JTCC Ray & Nina Benton Walk of Fame hallway.

Yared Alfred – Howard University
Amir Carter – Gap Year
Connor Chun – Swarthmore College
Aerin Fenty – University of Miami
Shaun Fernando – Carnegie Mellon University
Sienna Gala – University of Maryland
Cody Gray – Louisiana State University
Mia Hall – Entering Workforce
Austin He – Johns Hopkins University
Jacob Hewitt – Southern Methodist University
Savannah Jackson – Temple University
Alexandra Koeva Brooks – University of Chicago
Minato Koido – Denison University
Matthew Kringer – Gap Year
Aqeela Malik – Gap Year
Ryan Newton – Gap Year
Pavlik Nikitine – Gettysburg College
Chinaza Otuya – Gap Year
Michael Spruill – Frostburg State University

Congratulations to the Class of ‘26, and good luck in your future endeavors!

Click here to see the full photo catalog from HD Photography.

Gray Brothers Lead DeMatha To WCAC Championship

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For brothers Cody and Coy Gray, this spring was a familiar feeling of euphoria. The pair of JTCC High Performance players helped lead DeMatha Catholic High School to an historic season this spring as the Stags captured back-to-back Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Championships in dominant fashion.

The team finished the season with a perfect 9-0 record in conference play and 11-1 overall, securing DeMatha’s 13th WCAC tennis title and third championship in the past four years.

Senior Cody Gray led the way and repeated as both the WCAC #1 Singles and Doubles Champion. Cody also etched his name into the DeMatha record books as the only player in school history to compete at both the #1 singles and doubles spot all four years of his varsity career.

“Helping DeMatha win back-to-back WCACs felt incredible, especially getting to do it with my brother and this special group of guys,” Cody said.

Younger brother, Coy, added another title of his own, repeating as the WCAC #3 singles champion.

The boys have trained at JTCC for more than a decade and proved that when you “trust your training” excellence and championships follow.

Alumni Stiles Brockett & Stefan Regalia Crowned NCAA Champions

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The University of Virginia are NCAA National Champions once again — and JTCC has fingerprints all over the trophy.

JTCC alumni Stiles Brockett and Stefan Regalia played key roles throughout the season in helping the Cavaliers secure their third NCAA title in the past five years on May 17 in Athens, GA. Adding to the full-circle moment, UVA Assistant Coach Treat Huey is also a JTCC alumnus who trained at the club from 2000-04.

Throughout his four years training at JTCC, Brockett developed into one of the nation’s top juniors, earning three USTA Gold Balls.

In the NCAA Championship match, Brockett “trusted his training” and delivered a straight-sets singles win to tie the team score at 2-2 and help shift momentum of the match back in UVA’s favor.

“Playing not only for yourself, but for a university, for coaches, for your brothers next to you, it just makes it all more special and you find a little bit more in yourself to fight in those moments,” Brockett said following the victory.

Regalia’s path to the national title followed a similar road through JTCC after training at the club for more than a decade before taking his game to Charlottesville., He was honored this season for his excellence in the classroom by being named the recipient of the Elite Scholar-Athlete Award for the Division I Men’s Tennis Championship. This award is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA at the finals site for each of the NCAA championships.

Together, Brockett and Regalia carved their places in history and earned their pictures on the JTCC Ray & Nina Benton Walk of Fame to continue JTCC’s tradition of developing champions on and off the court.

Click here to watch a short championship day recap video.

Maryland Women’s Tennis Caps Historic Season With Return To NCAA Tournament

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The Maryland women’s tennis team capped off a historic 2026 campaign with a run that reestablished the program among the Big Ten’s elite and returned the Lady Terps to the national stage for the first time in more than a decade.

Maryland surged to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time in program history, highlighted by a statement 4-2 upset quarterfinal victory over the No. 2 seed and 12th-ranked USC Trojans.

The win over the Trojans secured UMD an at-large bid into the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championship, marking the program’s first tournament appearance since 2011.

Despite a competitive effort in the NCAA opening round, Maryland fell 4-0 to South Carolina. However, the result does not diminish the landmark season and new heights the program achieved. Maryland finished 18-8 overall, tying a school record for wins in a single season, while recording eight Big Ten victories—the most in program history.

JTCC also offered a true “home court” advantage, with the Lady Terps posting an impressive 13-1 record at the Ken Brody Tennis Center.

Champions Celebration Raises Record $630,000

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JTCC’s annual Champions Celebration presented by Life by Dallas True Pop Popcorn raised a record-breaking $630,000 on April 16 to support the organization’s mission of making tennis accessible to players of all backgrounds and abilities throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

More than 450 supporters enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during the pre-dinner reception while reconnecting with fellow supporters and alumni and celebrating honorees Ray Benton and Denis Kudla for their lasting impact on JTCC.

In addition to inspiring remarks from the honorees, speakers included Darryl Barnes, Aisha Braveboy, Dr. Renette Dallas, host Brett Haber, Alyssa Tormala, Vesa Ponkka, Martin Blackman, Donald Dell, and Tom McMillen.

Five members of the JTCC community were recognized for outstanding achievement: Student of the Year Yared Alfred, Alumna of the Year Tyler Delaney, Larry Hilliard (Community Member of the Year), Mark Santangelo (Partner Educator Award), and Lola Looney (Keith Robert Larson Scholarship Fund recipient).

Click below to view pictures and videos from the evening.

Photos I Denis Kudla honoree video I Ray Benton honoree video

Hailey Baptiste Defeats World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

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Alumna Hailey Baptiste stunned Aryna Sabalenka at the Madrid Open on April 28, becoming the first JTCC alum to defeat a reigning World No. 1.

Having saved six match points, Baptiste sealed her first Top 5 victory in style winning 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) on her first match point with an unreturnable forehand.

Her breakthrough not only ended Sabalenka’s 15-match win streak, but sent Baptiste into her first WTA 1000 semifinal and guaranteed her a new career-high ranking on Monday.

Click here to relive Hailey’s clutch match-point saves and dramatic tiebreak finish.

JTCC Celebrates National Adaptive Sport Day

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Players from JTCC Junior Champs, Champs I, Champs II, and Full-Time Champs programs tried wheelchair tennis for the first time in honor of National Adaptive Sport Day on April 28.

High-level Para Standing athlete Kemit Amon-Lewis was also on court, demonstrating to the group the Para Standing discipline for athletes with physical disabilities who play standing. After representing Para Standing Tennis at the Australian Open All Abilities Day earlier this year, Amon-Lewis brought an elite presence to the day promoting inclusion for all.

National Adaptive Sport Day recognizes the anniversary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the legacy of disability rights trailblazers Judy Heumann and Eli Wolff. Organized by Move United, it is a national call to action — nearly 1 in 5 Americans live with a disability yet remain among the most underrepresented in sport.

At JTCC, representation is a priority. Home to nationally recognized Adaptive Tennis programs, JTCC offers Wheelchair Tennis, Para Standing Tennis, Special Olympics Tennis, and Veterans Tennis — because “Tennis For Everybody” means exactly that.

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