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Join Tennis4All for US OPEN PRIDE Day!

Hello Tennis4All!

We are thrilled to share that this year the USTA has invited Tennis4All to US Open PRIDE Day again! As part of this generous invitation, 24 Tennis4All players are invited to be featured in an on-court experience at Arthur Ashe Stadium ahead of the day session match on Thursday, August 28th. Details of the experience are below:

  • When: Thursday, August 28th, US Open PRIDE Day
  • Where: The US Open in New York, New York
  • What: An on-court experience and celebration of US OPEN PRIDE prior to the day session match at Arthur Ashe Stadium
  • Who: 24 Tennis4All tennis players are invited on-court, plus each player may bring one guest
  • The perks: Tennis4All players will be featured on Ashe Stadium prior to the day session match, as well as potentially being featured on social media and in US Open comms. Additionally, all players and guests will receive a US Open Wristband for the entire day, the equivalent of a Grounds Pass Ticket, so you’re encouraged to stay on-site all day to enjoy the Open! Please note: the Grounds Pass provides first-come, first-served access to Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand and all field courts. We will have access to Arthur Ashe Stadium ONLY during the on-court experience.

If you would like to participate in this experience, please indicate your interest by completing this Google Form. Players with an active 2025-2026 Tennis4All Membership will be given first priority, and we will confirm if you received a spot by Friday, August 1st.

Please note, you are responsible for your own travel and accommodations that come with participating in US Open PRIDE with Tennis4All. When planning travel, you should anticipate needing to be at the US Open site as early as 8am on Thursday, August 28th.

Any additional logistics, details, and “need-to-knows” will be shared with attendees as we get closer to the event. In the meantime, if there are any questions, please contact Sam Smith at lewis.samuel15@gmail.com.

We hope everyone is as excited about this experience as we are, and a huge THANK YOU to the USTA and to the US Open for thinking of Tennis4All.

The Ladder is SIZZLING!

Heloooooo!

Forgive me: I am way overdue for an update on some things happening on the 2025 Challenge Ladder.

But here goes, my first report: we have 35 players this summer, which is awesome. Please remind any friends who you think might be interested that they CAN still join, there is always room on the ladder for more rungs!

Special shout out (and vague concern?) for Neang Chea and especially Clarke Gasper. Back on June 22, Neang played not once but twice in one day (!) Clarke also played twice in one day on June 11 and then, what’s worse, on June 19, which if memory serves was a terribly hot day, he played THREE times! I do not understand either of you but….well done!

I encourage you all to NOT get into a tie break with Daniel Benitez-Posada: he has won Two deciding tie breaks #clutch

Update on the 2 Ladders: Challenge Ladder and Points Ladder

Congrats to Roman Krasikov who on July 4, defeated Jason Wu (7-6, 6-3) to take over the top spot on the Challenge ladder. But I ask you…is that position secure? Do I sense a wiggly rung? Take care up there, Roman. Folks are thirsty.

Congrats also to Clarke Gasper, Caleb Adams and Neang Chea. Clarke is in first place on the Points Ladder with a whopping 34 points, Caleb is in second with 20 and Neang is just behind with 19. Remember, there are end of the season prizes for #1 AND #2 on the Points Ladder. This means they have all been playing a lot of tennis, which is the whole idea: well done to you 3!

Just a friendly reminder that only the Winner of the match needs to email me the result and please remember to include the info on Who challenged Who as different points are allotted for those things.

Stay hydrated out there. The heat is real.

Wimbledon quarterfinals are almost here…who will take it this year? Who will rise up? Those same questions are being asked right here at the Challenge Ladder. Who has the answers?

-Doug

Celebrate Pride with USTA New England!!

Pride Month is right around the corner, and what better way to kick the festivities off than with USTA New England? Tennis4All is excited to share with you all that USTA New England will be hosting a Pride Social Event in a couple weeks – and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

Join the USTA for an afternoon of red ball tennis, pickleball, lawn games, delicious food, and friends – all in celebration of Pride and community.

  • Date: Saturday, June 7th
  • Time: 12pm – 2:00pm
  • Location: Club Volo at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA
  • All equipment will be provided and there will be a bar on site.
  • Register to attend here!

Come celebrate who you are, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition! Let’s rally together and serve up some Pride!

Renew your membership

Hi Folks – Friendly reminder that last year’s Tennis4All memberships will expire on May 31st*. Please renew your membership now via the Tennis4All website so you don’t miss out on any fabulous benefits. Memberships continue to cost $35 for the year.

Here’s a quick look at the benefits of being a member:

  • Access to all of our fantastic programming including the singles league, doubles league, challenge ladder, winter holiday party, etc. through May 31, 2026
  • Discounts on monthly doubles socials
  • Ability to find other players near you through the membership directory
  • Supporting a volunteer-run non-profit organization!

Thank you & let’s have another great season!

Kyle Poyar, Membership Director

*If you started or renewed your membership after March 1st, your membership has been automatically extended through May 31, 2026. No action is needed on your part!

‘The Glass Menagerie’ by Tennessee Williams

Hello Tennis and Theatre Lovers!

In addition to my duties Helming the Challenge Ladder, I am also directing ‘The Glass Menagerie’ for Gloucester Stage Company and we open in early June. It’s a charming and very intimate theatre right on the harbor. And it’s Tennessee Williams!

I really am excited about the actors and designers and how we are presenting this timeless story and hope you’ll come see.

AND, as a special Tennis Family Bonus, if you type in:

Glass25

to the Promo Code Box, there is a 50% friends and family discount. 50%!

Here is a link to all of the dates and times:

The Glass Menagerie

thanks in advance for your support

-Doug

Doubles league C player wanted!

Hi Everyone,

We have one double spot that has opened up.  It is in the C division paired with Ian Wang.  If you were wanting to join the summer doubles league (7pm Tuesdays in Winchester) this is one last chance!  A 3.5 player would be ideal.
 
Please reach out to doublesdirector@tennis4all.org if you are interested.
Thanks,
Steve & Edwin

The last doubles social of the year

Come join us for our last social of the season on Saturday, May 10th from 8-10pm. This is a FREE members appreciation social!

Register here: https://tennis4all.org/events/may-2025-tennis-social/

The social will include 2 hours of doubles, matched up with players of similar level and ability. After tennis, food and drinks will be available. It will be held at Woburn Racquet Club.

If you’re a member, sign up for FREE! If you’re not a member, join first, and then come back and register.  Your membership will last through June 2026.

Spaces are limited so secure your spot now.

‘Dream’ closing May 4th!

Hi Tennis Friends!

Thanks to those who have already been to the show and reached out to me. We have tomorrow (Sunday at 2 pm) and then one more weekend of shows next week of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ over at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. Very fun, very sexy production and it flies by in a little over 90 minutes (no intermish!) Very late 1990s Limelight Club in NYC.

I am playing Bottom.

That’s all you need to know.

Here is the link to tickets etc

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

-Doug