May 2, 2025
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STORY OF THE WEEK |
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U10 Ontario/QuebecInterprovincial Duel Results |
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Sixteen U10 athletes representing Team Ontario visited IGA Stadium in Montreal last weekend to face off against Team Quebec in the U10 Interprovincial Team dual. Headed up by Provincial coaches Isabella Baston (back row, above left) and Mark Cooper (back row, above right), Each match over the 3-day competition counted toward the cumulative points to determine the winning team, with different activity formats offered over the three days. Team Ontario ended up being defeated by the home squad in a closely-contested tie. |
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U10 Ontario/QuebecInterprovincial Duel Results |
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Sixteen U10 athletes representing Team Ontario visited IGA Stadium in Montreal last weekend to face off against Team Quebec in the U10 Interprovincial Team dual. Headed up by Provincial coaches Isabella Baston (back row, above left) and Mark Cooper (back row, above right), Each match over the 3-day competition counted toward the cumulative points to determine the winning team, with different activity formats offered over the three days. Team Ontario ended up being defeated by the home squad in a closely-contested tie. Below is a summary of how the weekend went Friday, April 25: After a small opening ceremony to kick off the festivities and the traditional jersey exchange, all players played two singles matches as well as a friendly tournament nicknamed the “chockeux”. At the end of this first day, Quebec led 21 points to 15. Saturday, April 26: The second day of competition saw the athletes compete in two more singles matches, followed by a doubles tournament. In singles competition Quebec added 20 points to Ontario's 12, bringing the total to 41 to 27. In the doubles tournament that followed, Quebec added 14 points to Ontario's 10. The result after two days of competition was 55 points to 37 in favour of Quebec. Sunday, April 27: Quebec wins Sunday’s individual tournament action saw Ontario reduce the gap by outscoring Quebec 15 points to 13. In the end, Team Quebec defeated Team Ontario by a final score of 68-52. Coach Cooper offered this assessment of the event. “We hope that all the kids had a fantastic experience and improved or learned along the way. Though we didn't achieve the overall results that we wanted, I think we can say that the team showed a lot of strength of character, good sportsmanship, and skill throughout the tournament, which is what this competition was all about. Furthermore, we did achieve some great results as a team in the doubles and in the singles tiebreak tournament on Sunday.” Individual Tournament Winners:
At the end of the competition, honors were awarded to recognize great sportsmanship: Quebec: Violetta Munoz and Rémi Paré Ontario: Tina Liu and Liam Blit Zheng Congratulations to both teams for their outstanding play! Thanks to Tennis Quebec for story details. |
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Draxl Reaches $100K SavannahATP Challenger Singles Final! |
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Liam Draxl continued his ascension up the ATP singles rankings with another great result, reaching the singles final, before losing a close match to Chilean Nicolas Mejia by the score of 6-2, 2-6, 6(3)-7. The result propelled Draxl to his highest-ever ranking of 156! Congratulations Liam! |
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Cross Reaches ITF $100KDoubles Final at Charlottesville! |
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Kayla Cross (London, serving above) continued her solid play in 2025 by reaching the women’s doubles final at the ITF $100K stop in Charlottesville, Virginia. Partnering with Australian Petra Hule, the fourth - seeded team defeated the third - seeded Russian/Belarusian pair, Maria Kozyreva and Iryna Shymanovich, by the score of 7-5, 7-5. Congratulations Kayla! |
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National Bank RoadshowKicks Off Outdoor Season! |
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The National Bank Roadshow kicked off its 2025 outdoor season with a visit to the Henry Farm Tennis Club in Toronto last weekend to help them kick off their outdoor season. Guests were able test their serve speed in the Merchant of Tennis Smash Cage, participate in an on-court clinic, try some Yonex racquets and win some prizes! The National Bank roadshow will visit over 80 clubs and community festivals across Ontario this season, including 5 this weekend, bringing fun and excitement to the tennis community. Special Thanks to Vijay Kandeth, and Ed Wilson for organizing the Henry Farm event! |
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South Cowichan Lawn TCJoins Centenary Tennis Clubs |
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The South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club (SCLTC) on Vancouver Island has become a proud member of The Association of Centenary Tennis Clubs (CTC), an umbrella organization that includes clubs over 100 years old. The association features some of the most prestigious tennis clubs in the sport. The CTC was founded by eight clubs as a Pan-European association, which now has an extensive global membership and is recognized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). From the original eight members, the CTC has grown to include ninety-six affiliated clubs in twenty-five countries on four continents. Some well-known CTC member clubs include the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Australia, the Monte Carlo Country Club in Monaco, the Queens Club in the UK and the Longwood Cricket Club in the USA. South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club joins three other member clubs from Canada: the Mount Royal Tennis Club in Montreal, the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club in Ottawa and the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club in Toronto. Founded in 1887 the SCLTC is one of the oldest lawn tennis clubs in the world and the oldest lawn tennis club in Canada. The club received its BC Heritage Site designation in 1992 and celebrated its 100 years of operation in 1987. It has a total of 9 tennis courts, 7 of which are well maintained grass courts plus 2 outdoor hard courts. The members take great pride in their beautiful facilities and its illustrious heritage. This historic lawn tennis club is a wonderful legacy that is cherished by generations of tennis players. The club’s International Tennis Tournament has attracted top players from around the world for generations, and this coming August, the club will host a Masters ITF 200 event August 6-10, More information on this tournament and how to register will be included in future issues of SPIN when the ITF tournament link is established. In its 138th season, SCLTC continues to exude a unique charm, blending tradition, community, social gatherings, and competitive play. The club is proud to join other esteemed clubs in the CTC and warmly invite all to visit and enjoy a game of lawn tennis along with a warm Cowichan welcome. Click here to learn more about the club. The OTA congratulates the SCLTC for its induction into the CTC and encourages all OTA Masters players to consider playing in the club’s ITF Masters event this summer. |
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Girls.Set.Match. Event atSudbury Indoor Tennis Last Weekend! |
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The Sudbury Indoor Tennis Club was the site of the latest Girls.Set.Match. (GSM) event for girls and young women. Over twenty girls enjoyed a Tie-Breaker Challenge tournament and were treated to lunch, prizes and mentorship opportunities. Thanks to Richard Bulbring for organizing the event and the Sudbury Indoor Tennis Club team for helping the young participants enjoy the virtues of playing tennis and learning the importance of physical activity, personal confidence and mental well-being! |
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GAME. SET. EQUITY. Grants Awarded |
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Tennis Canada, in partnership with National Bank, has awarded 28 Canadian organizations, including 9 from Ontario, with a GAME. SET. EQUITY. Community Tennis Grant. A total of $100,000 was awarded from the program this year, bringing the total to date that has been invested in the initiative that fosters the participation, retention, and advancement of women and girls in tennis, to nearly $300,000. Since this initiative launched in 2022, it has continued to grow, and with organizations located in nine provinces and two territories, this marks the largest-ever group of grant recipients. In addition, Tennis Canada will also be offering additional support, such as education and resources, to our applicant community, further expanding efforts to promote equity and inclusion in tennis. “Every year, the momentum behind this program continues to grow — and this latest group of recipients shows not only how deeply invested and engaged communities across the country are to making tennis more inclusive, but also how great the need remains,” said Terri Temelini, Director, Women & Girls Advancement, Tennis Canada. “These grants go beyond funding — they represent a meaningful step toward a more equitable future for our sport. We’re proud to support so many organizations creating real opportunities for women and girls, and we look forward to continuing this important work alongside National Bank.” "National Bank is very proud to work with Tennis Canada to shape a future where women and girls can not only thrive in sports but also play an active role as leaders and role models. Such actions have positive impacts that extend far beyond the courts and resonate within communities across Canada. We are proud to contribute to this innovative program that generates concrete and significant outcomes towards a more inclusive tennis and society. It is both inspiring and deeply motivating," said Lucie Blanchet, Executive Vice-President, Personal Banking and Client Experience at National Bank. This year’s grantees are advancing equity in sport by centering the diverse experiences of women and girls. Initiatives include providing access to tennis for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, women and girls from low-income communities, and newcomers to Canada. Funding will help foster leadership pathways for women and girls developing as both players and coaches within their communities. The 28 recipients, which range from community organizations to university programs to community clubs, are listed below, in alphabetical order (organizations centered in Ontario in bold): ACSA Cultural & Sport Association (ACSA), Afropolitan Canada, Calgary Tennis Society, Edmonton Tennis Community, Hijabi Ballers, Medicine Hat Tennis Club, McMaster Women's Varsity Tennis, Mahone Bay Tennis Club, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Multicultural Association of Fredericton, Ottawa Sport Council, Proset Autism / Autisme Proset, Rosedale Tennis Club, Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club, Salmon Arm Tennis Club, SouthWest Region, Sussex Tennis Association, Tennis Granby, Tennis Manitoba, Tennis PEI, Tennis Yukon, Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre, The Corner Brook Tennis Club Inc., University of Manitoba Tennis Club, Université Laval, Vancouver Tennis Society, Wychwood Tennis Club, Yellowknife Tennis Club. The application process for the next round of Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants will open in early 2026. About the Game. Set. Equity. commitment presented by National Bank Tennis Canada and National Bank’s Game. Set. Equity. commitment is an ambitious and holistic strategy which details how Tennis Canada will advance equity for women and girls at all levels of the tennis ecosystem in Canada, from playground to the pro tours. Introducing the beginning of a new era for Canadian tennis, this commitment is the first of its kind in Tennis Canada’s history. Read more about Game. Set. Equity. at www.tenniscanada.com/change-game/game-set-equity. About Tennis Canada Founded in 1890, Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport association with a mission to lead the growth, development and promotion of tennis in Canada and a vision to be a world leading tennis nation. We value teamwork, passion, integrity, innovation and excellence. Tennis Canada owns and operates the premier National Bank Open presented by Rogers WTA and ATP Tour events, it financially supports 15 other professional tournaments in Canada, as well as operating more than 60 events nationally across junior, wheelchair, university and Masters tennis categories. Tennis Canada is a proud member of the International Tennis Federation, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and serves to administer, sponsor and select the teams for Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and all wheelchair, junior and Masters tennis national teams. Tennis Canada invests its surplus into tennis development. For more information on Tennis Canada please visit our website at www.tenniscanada.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. |
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Ontario Senior GamesRegional Tournament in Halton! |
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Attention Halton Region players! The Halton Tennis Association is very excited to host the inaugural Ontario Senior Games Regional Tournament this summer. This three-day event, open to anyone who lives in Halton Region, will take place from June 26-28, with a rain date of June 29, at Joshua Creek Tennis Club in Oakville. With over 80 participants expected to register, this is going to be one of the largest regional senior tennis tournaments in the province. We welcome all levels of play from beginner to advanced ages 55+ and 65+. There are a total of three doubles draws for each age category including women’s, men’s, and mixed. Winners of each draw will qualify to represent Halton Region at the Ontario Senior Games Provincial tournament in August. The entry fee is only $65 for one draw or $85 for two. This includes entry into 1 or 2 draws (no consolation), all court fees and balls, opening day BBQ and refreshments. All participants must register with the OSGA at an additional cost of $15.
To register please visit our website haltontennis.ca and fill out the registration form to secure your spot today. For any questions, please email us at tennishalton@gmail.com. To register with the Ontario Senior Games Association, please visit: https://osga55plus.ca/register/. Also, save the dates July 14-20 for the second annual Halton Tennis Championships at Cedar Springs Health and Racquet Club. Thanks, and see you at the inaugural Ontario Senior Games Regional Tournament June 26-28. |
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2025 Halton TennisChampionships July 14-20! |
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The Halton Tennis Association is presenting the Halton Tennis Championships July 14-20 at the Cedar Springs Racquet Club in Burlington. The doubles event includes Men’s, Women’s and Mixed categories in Open, 4.0 and 3.0 categories. $5K in cash prizes are available and players are entitled to enter two draws. The $115 entry fee includes all court fees, new can of balls for each match, Registration Social (July 13), Finals Day party, swag and more. For more information and to enter, see tournament poster below, email tennishalton@gmail.com or visit www.haltontennis.ca.
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New Steckley/BorensteinHigh Performance Academy |
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Rob Steckley and Josh Borenstein are joining forces this summer to deliver high performance training at Thornhill Park Tennis Club. They will be holding tryouts at Thornhill Park TC on May 11 and May 18, from 2 to 4 pm. Open to competitive Juniors, College and Pro players with a minimum 4.0 UTR rating, the chosen players will enter a program led by Steckley, who, as well as having been an ATP touring pro and Canadian Davis Cup member, has been a travelling coach on the ATP and WTA tours. To learn more about the tryouts and programs, contact Rob and Josh at jborenstein26@live.ca. To sign up for the tryouts, click here. Spots are limited so sign up now! |
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New Sofibella Clothingat Merchant of Tennis |
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Step onto the court with style and confidence in the new Flora Lux Collection from Sofibella. Discover Sofibella’s latest Spring/Summer styles. Available now at Merchant of Tennis. Shop Sofibella: www.merchantoftennis.com/collections/womens-apparel/sofibella Merchant of Tennis’ Oakville location was impacted by a fire in the adjacent unit. Their store suffered extensive smoke damage and had to be gutted. They are now waiting for the landlord to complete their work before they are permitted to rebuild the store. As soon as there is any news about a reopening or a partial reopening they will post that information here: www.merchantoftennis.com/oakville Keep track of upcoming deals and events: www.merchantoftennis.com/pages/newsletter Shop Gift Cards: www.merchantoftennis.com/collections/gift-cards MerchantOfTennis.com is open 24/7 with shipping and store pickup services available. Connect with Merchant of Tennis: |
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Welcome to the Tennis Playground!!!! |
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National Bank Open launches new identity to define a new era! Tennis Canada is set to push the boundaries of tennis as we know it, taking the game beyond the court and redefining the experience for fans, players and partners at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers (NBO) after launching the tournament’s new identity today. Welcome to the Tennis Playground. That’s the open invitation Canada is extending to the global tennis community. Far more than just a campaign, the Tennis Playground embodies a collective mindset and the start of a new era for the NBO, the third-oldest tennis tournament in the world, as we prepare to host the first-ever expanded 12-day, 96-player main draw ATP and WTA 1000 events in Toronto and Montreal. It is welcoming, playful and proud, reflecting a quintessentially Canadian personality that represents our country, tournaments and the people that make them so special. “The Tennis Playground is the perfect new identity for the National Bank Open presented by Rogers. It will truly make us stand out, which is fitting as we operate under a unique model as a National Sports Organization hosting an internationally renowned tennis event. It gives us the license to focus on both the action taking place on the court and all the great work being done off it to grow our sport. It feels appropriate to launch this new identity to coincide with the NBO’s expansion, as fans prepare to enjoy more days, more matches, more sessions and to watch more players in action in 2025. It suits a tournament that belongs among the world’s best." Valerie Tetreault, Tournament Director, National Bank Open – Montreal More will also be added to our off-court program, with several exciting new initiatives set to be confirmed in the coming weeks and months to create a holistic tennis experience for all. The NBO has always been a tournament unlike any other, with two cities and an entire nation providing the backdrop for a week-long celebration of the sport. Now, Canada’s premier tennis tournament is ready to take it to the next level as it joins an elite group of two-week events on the ATP and WTA Tours. "The launch of Tennis Playground marks a bold new era for the National Bank Open presented by Rogers, where world-class on-court action doesn’t stop at the sidelines — it comes to life everywhere. This year, we’re transforming the tournament into the ultimate summer experience, bringing the energy, excitement, and social spirit of the game beyond the court. Our fans can look forward to immersive experiences, live entertainment, and vibrant social spaces because the NBO is more than a tournament, it's the can't miss event of the summer. Ultimately, we want to create an environment where tennis is for all - all backgrounds, abilities and age groups.” Nathalie Tremblay, VP, Marketing Strategy & Customer Experience, Tennis Canada TICKETING INFORMATION Fans can buy tickets for the National Bank Open in either city by following the links below: Toronto (ATP Tour) Montreal (WTA Tour) Watch out for the OTA Club Promo Code Competition coming soon! About the National Bank Open presented by Rogers The National Bank Open presented by Rogers is a world-class tournament owned and operated by Tennis Canada. In 2025, the event enters a new era with an expanded 12-day format that features a 96-player main draw. As a Hologic WTA 1000 and ATP Tour Masters 1000 tournament, it will showcase the world’s top tennis players in Montreal and Toronto from July 26 to August 7. The women’s event, celebrating more than 130 years of history, will take place at IGA Stadium in Montreal. The men’s event, celebrating more than 140 years of tradition, will be held at Sobeys Stadium. The National Bank Open presented by Rogers is the third-oldest title in tennis, behind only Wimbledon and the US Open. For more information and tickets, visit www.nationalbankopen.com. |
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Mont Tremblant Cup,ITF Masters 1000, June 9-15 |
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Attention Masters players – mark your calendars for this great ITF Masters tournament! Sign up for this exciting opportunity to participate with the best Masters players from across Canada and around the world. The 2025 edition of the Mont-Tremblant ITF Cup is scheduled for June 9-15. It is an ITF Masters MT1000 tournament, and for Canadian players, Tennis Canada is also counting this tournament as a National Bank 450 level tournament. The Mont-Tremblant ITF Cup tournament was once selected as a TOP 10 ITF Masters tournament, worldwide. Last year, also an MT1000 level tournament, more than 300 players from 25 countries participated in the tournament. Included in the registration fees of $150.00 CDN (all applicable taxes included), you can register and play 1 or 2 events: 1 singles and 1 doubles or mixed doubles, or 2 doubles (regular or mixed). Over 30 to 85 age categories. We have consolidated all the required information on one page on our web site, where you can easily access the ITF Masters web site to register for the tournament, all the lodging & hotels accommodation information & exclusive rates, as well as the entree fee payment process and more. Simply visit our web site by clicking on the following link: https://tennistremblant.com/en/tournament/2025-mont-tremblant-itf-cup/ Based on feedback from previous years, we are planning to start the match/draw schedule of the younger age groups earlier this year to accommodate the expected large number of entries as well as any weather challenges we may face. Using your IPIN #, you can review all the start dates of the various draws on the ITF Masters web page and the fact sheet of the tournament. To access the tournament brochure, click here. All the details about the event can be found at the following link: |
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