Alabama team made abandoned
dog their mascot

Eating at Panera proves to be
lucky tradition for Ky team

National champs look to repeat
their success in B'ham

Tennessee's long-time team has
20-year history

ladies' team talks strategy
before taking the court

Josh Moore: 3.5 player talks
about using a wooden racket

road trip: taking a bus from
kentucky to b'ham

Ron Cioffi/USTA Southern

5.0 National Champs Look For 5.5 Title

NC TEACHING PROS ENJOY THE CHALLENGE

It was a long time coming. After finishing second four times at the USTA League Southern Section Championships, the 5.0 team from North Carolina finally was able to take the title last year, and moved onto the national tournament in Palm Springs, Calif. more

Crosstown Rivals Band Together

Captain calls upon team with gay players

Last year Gregg Coldiron and Allen Webb were rival captains for notably different teams. This year members of the Atlanta 4.5 team say their differences off the court have been a major reason for their successes on the court. more

Sixth Time’s the Charm for Arkansas Women

With a new player and added mental toughness, this team is hoping this is their year

The 4.5 Women of Arkansas are hoping that six is their lucky number, because this year will be the sixth time they have made it to the USTA League Southern Section Championship without advancing to Nationals. more

20 Winners Crowned!

Tuesday's finals action saw 18 teams crowned 2010 USTA League Southern Section champions! Two teams also advanced to the 2010 USTA League National Championships Monday. story    photos    Celebration video

Clean Winners

Birmingham News' award-winning sports writer Solomon Crenshaw jr. writes about flood victim more

Lemur Proves To Be Very Smart Mascot

Men's Team Brings Monkey-like Pet To Matches

Ruffed Lemurs are indigenous only on the island of Madagascar, but a special one currently resides in Gadsen, Ala. Tennis players around Alabama have gotten to know Eska, the mascot of the Gadsen Country Club Kings. more

A Friendly Rivalry

Tennessee team joined together after years of being opponents

It is very difficult to compete against your friends, but imagine having to play against your own teammates. more

Foundation Set Up In Player’s Memory

Georgia Team Rebounds After Player’s Passing From epilepsy

For captain Charles Darnell and the rest of the men’s 2.5 team from Georgia, winning States was a very bittersweet experience. more

Coman Tiebreak Procedure To Be Used

The Coman Tiebreak procedure will be used at these Championships. View the rules.

To download these rules as a Word document, click here.