Alumni

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After three years of her father feeding her balls, Raveena Kingsley’s passion for tennis was born—but it was time to find a place to elevate her game.

Kingsley joined JTCC at age 10, and from 2009–14, JTCC became more than just a training ground—it became home.

It was a powerhouse March for JTCC alumni on the global stage. Frances Tiafoe surged back into the world top 20 following an ATP 500 final and deep runs in the Sunshine Double, while Hailey Baptiste secured her first Top 10 win en route to a maiden WTA 1000 Quarterfinal and a career-high ranking of No. 33.

The momentum extended across the board with Andrew Fenty reaching consecutive ITF finals, Ayana Akli making her WTA 500 debut, and Robin Montgomery successfully returning to professional competition. Whether at the elite Masters level or the ITF circuit, these athletes continue to showcase the world-class impact of JTCC training.

For alumnus Frances Tiafoe, last week marked a significant step toward excellence at the start of the 2026 season when he reached his third ATP 500-level final in Acapulco at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel.

The Hyattsville native won four matches en route to his 11th ATP Tour final which included two three-set victories along the way over countrymen Aleksandar Kovacevic and Brandon Nakashima.

JTCC alum Benjamin Kittay is quickly establishing himself on the worldwide professional doubles tour, highlighted by his recent appearance at the Delray Beach Open. The Potomac, MD native made the most of his main draw wild card, reaching the finals in his ATP 250 tournament debut.
“I am just happy to be playing,” Kittay said. “My team and I are trying to get better every week, and it’s been great.”

Sofia Johnson was all smiles February 22 when she secured her first professional title at the ITF W15 Palm Coast in Florida by knocking off #1 seed Thaisa Pedretti, 6-4, 6-2, in straight sets.

From JTCC courts to the world tour, Ryan Colby is making his presence felt.

The 22-year-old has carried his game seamlessly into the professional ranks since turning pro in November with a stellar 19-5 record in that span, most recently reaching the finals at the M15 Palm Coast in FL on February 8.

One tournament can change everything on the professional tour, and for Hailey Baptiste, the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open marked that moment.
The JTCC alumna vaulted to a career-high ranking of world #39 on February 9 after her first run to the semifinals of a WTA 500 the week prior.