Florida Talent Takes Center Stage at the 2026 ATA National Championships

The 2026 American Tennis Association (ATA) National Championships were held at the USTA National Campus from July 27 to August 2, once again drawing hundreds of athletes from across North America and the Caribbean. The event continued to showcase the remarkable talent and diversity within the tennis community, reaffirming the ATA's legacy as a foundational force in the sport.

 

As one of the oldest and most influential tennis organizations in the United States, the ATA has served as a prolific pipeline for some of the greatest players, coaches, and contributors in tennis history. Since the first National Championships in 1917, the tournament has grown from just three events to five major divisions spanning junior, adult, and senior competitions.

 

USTA Florida proudly highlights the outstanding performances of athletes from the Sunshine State. This year, Florida produced 31 winners and 24 finalists across many divisions that were in play.

 

For the third consecutive year, USTA Florida served as the Presenting Sponsor of the ATA Awards Gala, held on July 27 in Lake Nona. The Gala honored influential leaders and the trailblazers who continue to shape the game. Beyond the Gala, USTA Florida also partnered with the ATA to host tennis clinics for players of all ages, bringing the week's celebration of the sport onto the court and into the community.

ATA Winners & Finalists from Florida

Junior Competition

Boy's 10s Green Ball Singles

• Enrico Deliberador (Orlando), Finalist

Girl's 10s Green Ball Singles

• Angelina Khokha (Trinity), Champion

ATA Junior L5 Singles

Boy’s 12s 

• Viraj Chauhan (Land O Lakes), Champion

• Diesel Hollis (Palm Harbor), Finalist

Girl's 12s 

• Caroline Ranson (St. Pete Beach), Champion

Girl's 14s 

• Meja Michener (Fernandina Beach), Champion

• Adanna Okereke (Orlando), Finalist

Boy's 16s 

• Kenston Benoit (Orlando), Champion

• Rafael Daher (Orlando), Finalist

Girl's 16s 

• Brooke Martin (Ormond Beach), Champion

• Alla Sadzius (Orlando), Finalist

Boy's 18s 

• Marvin Emmanuel Remy (North Miami), Champion

• Felipe Bruzaferro (Boca Raton), Finalist

Girl's 18s 

• Sophie Zakrzewski (Naples), Champion

Unsanctioned: ATA Junior Singles

Boy’s 12s 

• Jameison Kelly (Loxahatchee), Finalist

Boy's 14s (Round Robin)

• Ethan Wooten (Orlando), Runner-up

Girl's 16s

• Ekram Aouita (Orlando), Champion

Unsanctioned: ATA Junior Doubles

Girl’s 12s 

• Jacquelynn Cartagena (Lehigh Acres) & Grace Renaudin (Lehigh Acres), Champions

• Ariana Sanchez-Muresan (Orlando) & Clara Barnhart (Orlando), Finalists

Girl’s 14s 

• Skye Lowry (Ocoee), Finalist

Girl’s 16s 

• Jenna Ramos (New Smyrna Beach), Finalist

Boy's 16s 

• Connor Schultz (Orlando) & Jace Clark (Bunnell), Finalists

Boy's 18s 

• Lachlan Stephens (Orlando) & Jacob Cross (Orlando), Finalists

Adult Competition

NTRP L5 Open

NTRP 3.0 Men's 18 & Over Singles

• Francisco Gonzalez (Orlando), Champion

NTRP 3.5 Men's 18 & Over Singles

• Marcos Davila (Highland City), Champion

• Renato Giffoni (Orlando), Finalist

NTRP 4.0 Men's 18 & Over Singles

• Darci Welter (Kissimmee), Champion

NTRP 4.5 Men's 18 & Over Singles

• Pedro Franco Byrne (Apollo Beach), Champion

• Patrick Killeavy (Winter Park), Finalist

NTRP 3.0 Women's 18 & Over Singles

• Emily Noel (Winter Park), Finalist

NTRP 3.5 Women's 18 & Over Singles (Round Robin) 

• Zipporah Lichoro (Sanford), Champion

NTRP 4.0 Women's 18 & Over Singles

• Kelly Price (Winter Park), Champion

NTRP 3.5 Men's 18 & Over Doubles 

• James Smith (Orlando) & Jimmy Smith (Orlando), Champions

NTRP 3.0 Women's 18 & Over Doubles

• Emily Noel (Winter Park) & Nathaly Bermudez (Winter Park), Champion

NTRP 3.0 Women's 18 & Over Doubles (Round Robin)

• Yardise Jones (Orlando) & Deidre Parker (Orlando), Champion

Unsanctioned Competition

Men's 35 & Over Singles

• Gregory Dillard (Greenacres), Finalist

Men's 45 & Over Singles

• Oren Stephen (Orlando), Champion

• Gregory Dillard (Greenacres), Finalist

Men's 50 & Over Singles

• Gregory Dillard (Greenacres), Champion

• Esu Ma’At (Orlando), Finalist

Men's 55 & Over Singles

• Gregory Dillard (Greenacres), Champion

Men's 65 & Over Singles

• Fitzroy House (Lehigh Acres), Champion

• Robert Bielling (Titusville), Finalist

Women's 60 & Over Singles

• Monica Jimenez (Fort Myers), Champion

Men's 55 & Over Doubles

• Esu Ma’At (Orlando), Finalist

Men's 65 & Over Doubles

• Delvin Grant (Winter Garden) & Fitzroy House (Lehigh Acres), Champions

Men's 70 & Over Doubles

• Thomas Kelly (Ormond Beach) & James Leggett (Ormond Beach), Finalist

Men's 80 & Over Doubles (Round Robin) 

• Robert Schiavone (Saint Augustine) & Carter Lord (Saint Augustine), Champions

Women's 55 & Over Doubles (Round Robin)

• Marilyn Rankin (Kissimmee) & Monic Bonilla (Kissimmee), Champions

Mixed 60 & Over Doubles

• Monica Jimenez (Fort Myers) & Andre Brady (Fort Myers), Champions

Mixed 70 & Over Doubles (Round Robin)

• James Champion (Cutler Bay) & Constance Foreman (Cutler Bay, Runner-ups

Men’s Open Singles

• Carlos Quinones (Kissimmee), Finalist

Women’s Open Singles

• Sabrina Jaramillo (Orlando), Champion

Women’s Open Doubles

• Sabrina Jaramillo (Orlando) & Gabriela Almanza (Orlando), Champions

Mixed Open Doubles

• Keri Frankenberger (Orlando) & Warren Robinson (Kissimmee), Champions