US Open Next Gen: Learner Tien

Learner Tien competes at the Wimbledon Championships

Learner Tien is one of the youngest players to compete in this year’s men’s US Open main draw. The 16-year-old from Irvine California earned an automatic entry into the tournament after winning the 2022 USTA Boys 16 and 18 National Championships.

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Behind the Game with Iva Jovic – 14 Year Old Junior Sensation

Team Solinco : Junior Spotlight — At 14 years old, Iva Jovic is already a champion on the junior circuit and is showing no signs of slowing down.  The Southern California native and 2021 Easter Bowl and Orange Bowl Champion has competed and won matches against college players, carving her path to become a top…

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Forbes : Solinco Enters Racket Market Backed By Tennis String Success

The new Solinco Whiteout and Blackout tennis racket frames bring the brand known for its string into a new market. — By Tim Newcomb via Forbes (Original Article) BLACKOUT AND WHITEOUT RACQUETS For the past 15 years Solinco Sports has placed a focus on tennis strings. The global success in the space has seen Solinco strings…

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Rajeev Ram

Hometown: Carmel, Indiana, USA Equipment: Tour Bite Diamond Rough Career High Ranking: 1 A champion of grace and sportsmanship, Rajeev Ram achieved the doubles US Open 3-peat in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Born in Carmel, Indiana, Rajeev Ram was born to a family of tennis players. He grew up playing at the local Carmel Racquet…

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Michael Russell

Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Equipment: Blackout 300, Hyper-G Current Coach to ATP Player: Taylor Fritz Michael Russell’s dogged competitive spirit and affinity for fitness has earned him nicknames such as: “Muscle Russell”, “Wheels”, and “Iron Mike”. Michael Russell grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. His father, a tennis club owner and coach, helped develop his…

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Patrick Hieber

Hometown: Fulda, Germany Racquet: Whiteout 305 Role: General Manager at the LTP Academy Patrick Hieber began playing in various clubs, and national and international team tournaments in Germany. He is a certified coach by the Hessen Tennis Federation (HTV), the German Tennis Federation (DTB) and the Global Professional Tennis Coaches Association (GPTCA). From 2000 to…

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Peter Ayers

Hometown: USA Racquet: Whiteout 305 Current Coach to WTA Player: Emma Navarro Peter Ayers had a highly decorated junior career before becoming an All-American tennis player at Duke University. After college, Peter played professionally on the ATP Futures and Challenger tours. As a tennis coach, Peter teaches and preaches to “be great at the little…

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