JTCC alumnus Frances Tiafoe’s impact in tennis – both on and off the court – is now immortalized in tennis history. The Hyattsville native is one of 16 players included this year in the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) digital exhibit “Breaking...
Mentoring has been a cornerstone of the JTCC philosophy for 23 years, and for National Mentoring month, JTCC wants to highlight the incredible story of alumna Tara Iyer. A tennis prodigy who was the #1 ranked junior player in India before coming to the United States...
In his Davis Cup debut, JTCC alumnus Denis Kudla led Team USA in the qualifying round of 2023 Davis Cup competition with a dominating sweep over the hosting nation of Uzbekistan. Kudla, cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win in 52 minutes over 17-year-old Amir Milushev to complete...
Two JTCC alumni are enjoying successful starts to their 2023 spring college tennis seasons. JTCC alumnus Andrew Fenty further cemented his name in the University of Michigan record books when he became the first Wolverine to record 100 career doubles wins after his...
In recognition of Black History Month, JTCC will present stories of inspiration from Black men and women who have forever changed the landscape of American tennis. From breaking and removing racial barriers to setting records and establishing the path for upcoming...
The phrase "going the extra mile" describes both literally and figuratively the commitment of 10-year-old JTCC player Jameelah Diallo who began taking Orange Ball I classes in November. In a literal sense, Jameelah and her mother Hadja “go the extra mile” making the...
JTCC Staff Professional Ginger Valentine will be moving across the country in January, but her dedication and hard work with JTCC’s Neighborhood Outreach Program will positively impact players for years to come. In July 2021, Valentine joined JTCC as an AmeriCorps...
Check out the article written by Brian Wacker from the New York Post that was published on January 14! COLLEGE PARK, Md. — On a shelf in Ray Benton’s office at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in suburban Washington D.C. are four Frances Tiafoe bobbleheads, each...
JTCC alumnus Frances Tiafoe is no stranger to the media spotlight following a stellar 2022 season that included a remarkable run to the semifinals of the US Open and the clinching victory to seal Team World’s first Laver Cup championship over Team Europe. The world...