September 4, 2026
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STORY OF THE WEEK |
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U12/U14/U16 Fischer OutdoorJunior National Championships Results |
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The U16, U14 and U12 Fischer Outdoor Junior National Championships concluded recently, with national champions crowned across singles and doubles competition. The U16 tournament was held from August 10-18 at Granite Club in Toronto, while the U12 tournament took place at Carrefour Multisports in Laval, Quebec, from August 11-18. The U14 event took place August 20 -27, also at Carrefour Multisports. |
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HEADLINE STORIES |
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U12/U14/U16 Fischer OutdoorJunior National Championships Results |
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The U16, U14 and U12 Fischer Outdoor Junior National Championships concluded recently, with national champions crowned across singles and doubles competition. The U16 tournament was held from August 10-18 at Granite Club in Toronto, while the U12 tournament took place at Carrefour Multisports in Laval, Quebec, from August 11-18. The U14 event took place August 20 -27, also at Carrefour Multisports.
U16 Fischer Outdoor Junior National Championships The girls’ singles title was contested by the top two seeds, Ève Thibault (QC) and Romy Gravenor (QC). Thibault delivered a strong performance, defeating second-seeded Gravenor 6-0, 6-1 to earn the championship title. After capturing the Indoor Junior Nationals doubles title, Gravenor and Thibault once again joined forces, earning a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Ontarians Leah Schwarz (Kleinburg) and Stephanie Semenov (Toronto) to capture the Outdoor title. On the boys' side, Thomas O'Neill (QC, above right) defeated Ontarian Deniz Karabulut (Oakville, above left) in the final 6-1, 7-6. In doubles, Marc-Édouard L'Allier (QC) and Callum Mackinnon (Toronto) claimed the championship after finishing as runners-up at the Indoor Nationals in March. They defeated second-seeds Ilya Sherifali (Waterloo) and Alden Yu (BC) 6-3, 7-6. U12 Fischer Outdoor Junior National Championships
The boys' singles championship saw top seed Daniel Marinov (Mississauga, above right), defeating Yuchen Pan (QC) 6-0, 6-1 in the final to claim the national title. In the girls’ singles final, top seed Zoe Mao (AB) defeated Sophia Deng (Toronto) 6-2, 6-1. The U12 doubles finals both went the distance and were decided in match tiebreaks. In the girls' final, top seeds Aleksandra Alymov (Mississauga) and Fiona Huang (BC) edged Deng and Adelina Tanashikova (Toronto) 6-3, 4-6, 10-3 to secure the championship. The boys' title was claimed by British Columbian pair Dominik Janusic and Jordan Martin, who rallied past Marinov and Lucca Teixeira (QC) 4-6, 6-4, 10-3. U14 Fischer Outdoor Junior National Championships The U14 Fischer Junior Nationals of 2026 came to an end in Laval, QC last week. Liam John Suh (BC) won the boy’s singles title over Ezekiel Cheruvallath (AB) 6-1. 6-1. In the girl’s singles final Zimo Xiang (AB) defeated Elise Chen (QC) 6-3, 6-3.
The girl’s doubles final saw Amelia Simutin (Toronto, above left) and Karina Swaminath (Mississauga, above centre) defeat Olivia Laberge (QC) and Yasmine Souissi (QC) 6-2, 6-3 in the final. In boy’s doubles action the unseeded pair of Michael Berger (Toronto) and Nathan Huynh (Burlington) upset the top seeds, Liam Suh (BC) and Arthur Zhyznomirsky (NS), 6-1,1-6, 1-0(5) in the final. In all divisions, including U18, Team Ontario finished with two national singles titles, four national singles finalists, five national doubles or shared doubles titles and seven national doubles or shared doubles finalists. Congratulations Team Ontario! For complete U12 results, click here. For U12 and U14 Tournament pictures from Tennis Canada, click here. |
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Brace Victorious at WorldTennis Tour W35 Tournament in Brazil! |
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Former OTA junior star Cadence Brace (Toronto) won her second career World Tennis Tour singles title at the W35 Barueri tournament in Brazil. The third-seeded Brace defeated seventh-seeded Lan Mi from China by the score of 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the final. The 21-year-old did not drop a set enroute to the final! For complete tournament results, click here. Congratulations Cadence! |
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Ontario Tennis Foundation Impact Spotlight |
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The Ontario Tennis Foundation was established to improve lives and inspire personal growth through the sport of tennis. Guided by the belief that everyone who wants to play should have the opportunity to do so, the Foundation is working to remove barriers and expand access to the game across Ontario. Through its three core pillars, Building Places to Play, Encouraging Tennis for Everyone, and Providing Scholarships, Ontario Tennis Foundation will help create opportunities for individuals and communities to experience the physical, mental, and social benefits of tennis. In each edition of SPIN, we'll highlight how the Ontario Tennis Foundation is working to expand access, create opportunity, and strengthen communities through tennis. To learn more and support the Foundation click here. |
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Chan and Boulais Win DoublesTitle at ATP Quebec City Challenger! |
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Duncan Chan (Richmond Hill, second right) and Justin Boulais (Oakville, second left) partnered to make it to the doubles final at the recent ATP Challenger Bank Nationale Quebec in Quebec City. The pair, who were awarded a doubles wildcard into the event, started out by defeating the third seeds in the first round. After squeaking out a super tiebreaker win in the semis, Chan and Boulais narrowly lost to New Zealander Ajeet Rai and his Bulgarian partner Alexander Donski, 6-3, 4-6, 1-0(3) in the final. For complete tournament results, click here. Congratulations Duncan and Justin! |
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Yonex Ontario Open presentedby Silent Partner Results |
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The $6.6K Yonex Ontario Open presented by Silent Partner was held recently at the Markham Tennis Club. Over 70 of Ontario’s top players took part in men’s and women’s singles and men’s doubles action. The men’s singles final saw top-seeded Cadence Benchetrit (Toronto, above left) defeat the unseeded Mohammad Ali, (Thorold, above right) 6-0, 4-6, 6-1.
The women’s singles final was won by the number one seed Sophie Dement (Keswick, above right). She defeated second-seeded Sarah Barry (Petrolia, above left) 6-1, 7-6. In men’s doubles action, David Bruster (Mount Albert) and his partner Edward Partridge (Toronto) defeated Ali and Mustafa Kashif (Milton) 7-6, 6-4 in the final. For complete tournament results, click here. Special thanks to Markham Tennis Club for hosting tournament again this year! |
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Capital Kids Summer Season Wrap Event! |
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$314,700 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government Expands Access to Tennis for Ottawa Youth Local MPP Tyler Watt (Nepean) met with the Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) at Tanglewood Park last Friday for their End of Summer Celebration to hear more about the $314,700 Grow Grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation that was used to expand their Capital Kids tennis programming. The project will reduce participation barriers for 1,800 low-income and marginalized youth in Ottawa over the next 3 years. “As a registered nurse, I know how important physical activity is to the well-being of young people,” said Watt. “This $314,700 investment will help remove barriers to participation for families and give more youth here in Nepean and across Ottawa the opportunity to get active, build confidence, find a sense of community, and develop healthy habits through tennis.”
Pictured above from left to right: Ottawa Councillor for Ward 9, Ely Schwartz (OTA Senior Community Outreach Manager), Nepean MPP Tyler Watt, Gary Thomas (Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Review Member) and Zhenya Kondratovski (OTA Community Outreach Coordinator). Capital Kids is a recreational program which empowers children and youth aged six to fifteen to adopt healthy, active lifestyles through tennis. The project aims to minimize barriers to participation by delivering low-cost programming with equipment provided in high-needs, low-income, and culturally diverse communities across Ottawa. A team of certified and experienced coaches are in place to provide high-quality lessons incorporating tennis activities that teach fundamental skills, physical literacy and emphasize the importance of regular exercise. The three-year project will ultimately target more than 1,500 new participants across six new program sites and one winter location, focusing on culturally diverse and low-income areas and year-round program participation. In total, an estimated 1,800 people, including both existing and new participants, will directly benefit from the initiative. "The impact of this Trillium grant is substantial,” said Richard Mainella, President & CEO of the Ontario Tennis Association. “This investment allows the OTA to continue the Capital Kids legacy, which began in 2014 thanks to an earlier Trillium grant, while expanding into underserved communities. By making tennis more accessible and removing barriers to participation, we can create more opportunities for Ottawa youth to be active, develop their skills and build a lifelong connection to sport.” |
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Yonex Masters Provincials inMemory of Tony Collings Results |
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The Yonex Provincial Masters Provincial Championships in Memory of Tony Collings singles tournament was held recently at the Boulevard Club in Toronto. Over 70 players competed in age categories ranging from Over 30 to Over 80. For complete tournament results, click here. Thanks to the Boulevard Club for hosting the event! The doubles competition will take place later in the year, (Nov/Dec, dates TBD). Watch this space and the OTA tournament calendar for more details. Photo courtesy of Al Knight. |
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2026 Steve Stevens MastersTennis Championships Wrap |
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The 2026 Steve Stevens Masters Tennis Championships presented by Predator Ridge wrapped up in Ottawa last weekend. Over 550 players took part in this year’s championships with champions crowned across men’s and women’s singles and doubles events. The championships featured competition across six Ottawa clubs – Ottawa Tennis Club, Rideau Sports Centre, Elmdale Tennis Club, Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club, Ottawa New Edinburgh Club and Tennis Centre West Ottawa – and a total of 49 singles and doubles draws, four more than in 2025. The men’s 85+ age group was also introduced this year, with six players competing in singles and doubles. Four men successfully defended their singles titles – Jason Christie (50+, Toronto)), David Defehr (60+, BC), Brian Millar (70+, Stoney Creek) and Tim Griffin (75+, Toronto). Mariana Pulvirenti (QC) was among the standout women, winning both the 55+ singles and 50+ doubles titles. Overall, Team Ontario won a total of ten national singles titles (five women, five men) and won 14 doubles or shared doubles titles (seven women’s teams, seven men’s teams). Congratulations Team Ontario! For complete tournament results, click here. |
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Roussel Wins World Tennis TourJ300 Tournament in College Park, MD |
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Felix Roussel (Pickering) was victorious in last week’s World Tennis Tour (WTT) J300 stop in College Park, Maryland. The unseeded 18-year-old defeated three seeded players on his way to the final, where he defeated the number 1 seed, German Vincent Reisach, 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-1! The junior singles title is Roussel’s fourth (and biggest) of the year and sixth overall. He has a WTT junior ranking of 46. For complete tournament results, click here. Congratulations Felix! |
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Save BIG at Merchant of Tennis |
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Merchant of Tennis’ Annual US Open Sale is on now! Find HUGE savings on footwear, clothing and much more! Don’t miss out! Save big while supplies last. Merchant of Tennis’ Oakville store is now open with limited hours and services as they continue restoring their full in-store product selection over the coming weeks. Check their website for store hours: 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. Store hours and updated information: www.merchantoftennis.com/pages/contact-us |
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TPA Instructor and Club Pro 1Course Opportunities |
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Level Up Your Coaching: Join the Club Pro 1 Certification Course Today! Hello Instructor Level 1 Coaching Enthusiasts, The Ontario Tennis Association is excited to announce a NEW Club Pro 1 certification courses taking place this fall at the Kingston Racquet Club. These nationally recognized Tennis Canada courses are your next step to advancing as a certified tennis coach and expanding your career opportunities. Kingston Club Pro 1 Venue: Kingston Racquet Centre Address: 1025 Innovation Dr, Kingston, ON K7K 7G2 Course Schedule
· September 25: Webinar · September 26–27: On-court sessions
· October 23–24: On-court sessions · October 25: Webinar
· November 26: Webinar · November 27–29: On-court sessions Course Fee: $1,020 + applicable taxes and TPA fees TPA membership, certification fees, and any applicable Making Ethical Decisions fees through the Coaches Association of Canada may apply. How to Register: Step 1: Review the Entry Criteria
Step 2: Complete your online registration for the course wait list and complete the payment. *Note: if the roster is full, please register for the wait list to ensure your candidacy for the course is reviewed. Step 3: Email your completed application form to achappell@tennisontario.com. **Click here to access work experience form** Note: If your application is not approved, the course fee paid during the online registration process will be refunded. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks, and talk soon, Andrew Chappell
New Fall Coaching Course. Register Now!! As we head into the indoor season, we’re excited to share a new coaching certification opportunity taking place in Mississauga in September. This course is a great way to begin or continue your professional development, connect with fellow coaches, and advance your coaching pathway. Registration is now open for the next installment of spring Instructor level 1 course. For more information, please see below. Upcoming Certification Course Premier Instructor Course September Dates: September 11th-13th & 18th-20th Instructor Course Requirements: Please review the following requirements carefully before registering for an Instructor course:
**Candidates who are 15 years old and turning 16 within one year of the course may complete all in-course testing**
Benefits of TPA/OTA Instructor Certification:
We encourage coaches to register early, as space is limited and demand is expected to be high. If you have questions regarding eligibility, prerequisites, or course details, please don’t hesitate to contact Andrew Chappell, achappell@tennisontario.com. |
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Calling all Former Members ofScarborough Bluffs Tennis Club! |
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It's the Scarborough Bluffs Tennis Club's 75th Anniversary. There will be a Celebration on Saturday, September 26th from 2pm to 10pm. Tennis, Dinner, Dancing and Prizes! If you would like to attend, please contact Meg Fletcher: email : fletch_home@hotmail.com mobile : 647-998-6003 See you there ! |
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2026 OTA Tournament of Champions! |
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The OTA is introducing a fun tournament for our member clubs this fall: The 2026 Tournament of Champions team competition. Now your club has a chance to gain bragging rights as the best of the best in Ontario! When: Fall 2026 Club Eligibility: Your club must be a 2026 member of the OTA and use the either the free Tournament Planner software or free WTN Box Ladder software platform to run your club’s event. Timeline: Club events must be completed by September 30th. Is your club ready to win?! Clubs can get involved and qualify to enter a team by:
Click here for more details on the WTN Match Play software All club software is complimentary when running your club events. Benefits include:
Streamlined registration for box ladders and club tournaments through OTA software platforms. Make sure your club executives sign up to participate ASAP! |
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OTA Club and Regional News |
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Adult Open House at ACE SmartVMCVaughan Sunday, September 6! |
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Join us at SMARTVMC RacquetSports by ACE in Vaughan for our Adult Open House on Sunday, September 6th from 11 AM to 1 PM. Come meet our team, check out the facilities, and learn more about what ACE has to offer! Enjoy on-court drills and coaching tips, complimentary bites, drinks and a chance to mingle and play friendly matches and games. SMARTVMC is located at 775 Applewood Crescent in Vaughan. For more information call 905-632-9500, email info@acetennis.ca or visit www.acetennis.ca. |
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Ontario Tennis Foundation:Changing Lives Through Tennis |
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Tournaments - Community -Outreach -Courses |
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OTA Marketplace |
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Improve Your Game with a Silent Partner! |
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Showcasing a long-standing favorite – Silent Partner, the versatile portable ball machine! With over two decades of excellence, Silent Partner has been the go-to choice for tennis enthusiasts and professionals seeking the ultimate training partner. Known for its impressive ball speed, Silent Partner offers the perfect opportunity to refine your skills and up your game. Proudly Canadian! Visit www.sptennis.ca to learn more and place your order now! |
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Play. Improve. Connect. |
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Find Your Tennis Community at PRC Brampton Rosalea Park Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time, returning to tennis after time away, or looking to take your game to the next level, Premier Racquet Clubs Brampton Rosalea Park offers an adult tennis experience built around improvement, competition and community. Located at 59 Church Street East in Brampton, just minutes from downtown, PRC Brampton Rosalea Park features three championship indoor tennis courts within a 30,000-square-foot facility. The seasonal indoor club operates from September through May, giving Brampton players a welcoming place to stay active and connected throughout the indoor season. Tennis for Every Level At PRC, there’s a place on court for everyone. Adult programming is designed to provide players with a clear pathway to improve while enjoying the social side of the sport. From beginner group lessons to intermediate and advanced training, round robins, clinics, private instruction and competitive play, players can find programming suited to both their ability and their goals. PRC’s coaching philosophy emphasizes sound technique, footwork, tactical development and match play, with certified coaches helping players build confidence and progress from one level to the next. More Than Lessons Great tennis clubs aren't only about improving your forehand or serve. They're about finding people to play with. PRC Brampton Rosalea Park has been designed to make that easier. Round robins provide regular opportunities for social and competitive play, while level-specific groups and Open Reservations help players connect with others looking for matches. It creates an environment where you can train, compete, meet new players and become part of a genuine racquet-sports community. The Premier Difference What makes PRC different is the complete club experience. Expert Coaching Work with coaches who care about your development and understand how to help players at different stages of the game. Structured Development Programs provide a pathway for improvement rather than leaving players to figure out the next step on their own. Social Community Meet players at your level, find new hitting partners and make tennis part of your weekly routine. Flexible Opportunities to Play Combine lessons, clinics, round robins, private coaching and your own court bookings to create the tennis schedule that works for you. Quality Indoor Courts Enjoy bright, well-maintained indoor courts and a comfortable club environment throughout the seasonal indoor schedule. Your 2026–2027 Season Starts Here As highlighted in the 2026–2027 Adult Programming schedule, PRC Brampton Rosalea Park offers programming across Fall 2026, Winter 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027, creating opportunities to keep playing and progressing throughout the indoor season. Whether your goal is to learn the game, improve your consistency, compete more often, stay active or simply meet more people who love tennis, PRC Brampton Rosalea Park gives you a place to belong. Play. Improve. Connect. Train. Compete. Succeed. Experience the Premier Difference. Discover adult programming and learn more about PRC Brampton Rosalea Park at Premier Racquet Clubs Brampton Rosalea Park. Premier Racquet Clubs — Brampton Rosalea Park 59 Church Street East, Brampton, Ontario 647-342-7555 |
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Airport Tennis Opens in October! |
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Airport Tennis, a brand-new public tennis club in Toronto's west end, will be opening in October. Located just south of Pearson Airport, two minutes from Renforth Drive and Hwy 401, the club will have nine new hard courts in a seasonal bubble. The club will have a full compliment of programming for all levels of players, expertly organized by The Supreme Court team:
Membership is now open, with 14-day advance booking and permanent court time available. We are building a club with a great community and social atmosphere! You should be part of it! |
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