July 2026 Northern Indiana News

Despite the summer heat, July is shaping up to be an exciting month for USTA Northern Indiana. Adult leagues are in full swing, Junior Team Tennis is gearing up for district competition and players across the district continue to make their mark on the court. Read below for league updates, upcoming tournaments and recent championship highlights.

 

Adult League Update

Fort Wayne has successfully launched its first-ever 40 & Over 3.0 Men's League, thanks to the dedication of Local League Coordinator Frank Suarez.

 

After identifying more than 60 potential players, Frank personally reached out to gauge interest and encourage participation. Through multiple follow-up conversations and plenty of persistence, the effort resulted in 27 players competing on two teams during the league's inaugural weekend.

 

Starting a new league takes commitment from both organizers and players, and we're grateful to everyone who helped make this new opportunity possible. Their participation strengthens adult tennis in Fort Wayne and helps continue growing the game throughout Northern Indiana.

 

District Adult League Playoffs

Teams from South Bend, Fort Wayne and Northwest Indiana will compete for district titles:

August 1-2

Carroll High School, Fort Wayne

 

Winning teams will advance to the Indiana State Championships:

August 8-9

A. David Filer V Tennis Courts at Leeper Park, South Bend

 

 

Junior Team Tennis

Northern Indiana Junior Team Tennis teams will compete for district championships on:

Saturday, July 11
Ward Baker Tennis Courts at Mishawaka High School, Mishawaka

 

Qualifying teams will advance to the USTA Midwest Junior Team Tennis Championships in Indianapolis, July 24-26.

 

 

Junior Tournament Schedule

Level 7

July 12

Crown Point High School, Crown Point

Boys & Girls 12s, 14s, 16s & 18s

July 19

Crown Point High School, Crown Point

Boys & Girls 12s, 14s, 16s & 18s

July 25

Carroll High School, Fort Wayne

Boys & Girls 14s, 16s & 18s

 

Level 6

July 17-19
Wildwood Racquet & Wellness Club, Fort Wayne
Boys & Girls 12s, 14s, 16s & 18s

 

July 24-26
Kesling Park, La Porte
Boys & Girls 14s, 16s & 18s

 

Level 5

August 1-2
Brandywine High School, Niles, Mich.
Boys & Girls 14s & 18s

 

Level 4

July 18-20
Lakeland Athletic Club, Niles, Mich.
Boys 12 Singles & Doubles

 

 

WTN Adult Tournament

July 18-19
Crown Point High School, Crown Point

 

Events include:

• Men's Singles
• Women's Singles
• Doubles
• Mixed Doubles

 

Congratulations to our Champions!

Northern Indiana players had an outstanding month in June. Congratulations to the following champions:

• Priyanka Tallamraju (Munster), Indiana High School Athletic Association State Singles Champion
• Priyanka and Pallavi Tallamraju, Midwest Closed Girls' 18 Doubles Champions
• Joseph Garrean (Fort Wayne), Midwest Closed Boys' 16 Singles Champion and Boys' 16 Doubles Champion (with a partner from Michigan)

 

We were also proud to have 33 Northern Indiana junior players compete in the Midwest Closed Championships.

 

 

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