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Our next player spotlight is twin brothers! We'd like to introduce Emanuel and Tevin McGee from Jonesboro, AR. Emanuel and Tevin began playing tennis about 3 years ago. Emanuel and Tevin’s enthusiasm for the sport has led them to grow tennis in many ways, like attracting a demographic of young males—long overdue in the NEA area. Emanuel has transitioned into a coach and Tevin is actively running social leagues in the area. Both have excelled in adult league play and have already won state championships. Emanuel’s journey into tennis was spurred by his fiancée's initiative, leading them to a Tennis Apprentice class led by Jim Merriman. His enthusiasm for the competition and exercise of the sport has kept him hooked and reminds him of the thrill he felt with high school sports. He also enjoys the community aspect of it and says that it's “unmatched!” Emanuel has met many amazing people through the sport. He says it's great to see the Jonesboro tennis community not only growing but also thriving! Tevin’s introduction to the sport was through his brother, Emanuel, and his fiancée. Tevin and his wife were taken to the courts by them, making them instantly fall in love with the game – it was something they all could do together. For him, community tennis and the endless avenues for growth and improvement is what makes the sport special. Tevin loves that it’s a lifelong sport and no matter what age you are, there is a community for you. These two are on FIRE for the game and have brought many friends along the way. Thanks, Emanuel and Tevin!

🗣 Shoutout to our female Adult League Captain of the month for May, Kim Newby (Van Buren)! Team captains are a key component of our adult league program. They devote their free time to organizing and managing teams. Our leagues would not be as successful if it were not for people like Kim. We appreciate her and all of our league captains! 🙌 #captainofthemonth #arktennis

International Family Tennis Day at the Little Rock Open on May 30 at 5:00 PM. Don't miss it!

In celebration of National Tennis Month, we want to spotlight our players, but we need your help! Do you or someone you know have an interesting or unusual tennis story? Did someone special introduce you to the sport, or maybe you found your soulmate on the court? Has tennis or another player positively shaped your life? We want to hear about it! https://form.jotform.com/231034075083952 #NationalTennisMonth #NTM #arktennis

Tennis is fun with friends! Get connected to a USTA Adult League team. Mixed doubles and Tri-Level seasons are right around the corner. Are you a player looking for a team? Are you a team captain and looking for players? Check out the link below! https://www.arktennis.com/o/arktennis/page/seeking-a-playerteam #playtennis #arktennis

Play tennis! Junior tournaments happening this weekend! Level 6: Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Spring Championships Registration closes May 15 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/chenalcountryclub/Tournaments/overview/B69DBBF5-E005-40A2-90F6-A1B79DAB3C7A Junior Circuit: Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Spring Championships - 10U Orange/Green Registration closes May 15 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/chenalcountryclub/Tournaments/overview/61A17488-5203-4078-8743-AA0053678B5F Level 7: HSCC End Of School Bash Registration closes May 15 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/hot-springs-country-club/Tournaments/overview/B2CF60B6-3943-4264-9878-0090E9E0002C Level 7: Bentonville May Championships Registration closes May 14 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/rogersactivitycenter/Tournaments/overview/4F9279EE-02FB-4E4B-8578-1970F243F223

Ride around town with an Arkansas tennis license plate! Your support of the Arkansas tennis license plate helps local communities in Arkansas. All of the proceeds collected through the license plate go to The Arkansas Tennis Patrons Foundation. With these funds, they can award financial assistance to resurface tennis courts and provide on-court equipment to public facilities. https://www.arktennis.com/page/arkansas-tennis-specialty-license-plates

A new Tennis Apprentice class has been added in the Mountain Home area. Get ready to start the sport of a lifetime! Register here https://form.jotform.com/233303924520952 #PLAYTENNIS

On Monday, May 13, North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick will proclaim May as National Tennis Month! Mark it in your calendar and come join us!

MAY IS HERE! It's officially National Tennis Month, WOOHOO! All month long, get out and celebrate our great sport by playing in a league or a tournament. We even have specific events in honor to celebrate National Tennis Month! Click on the link below for specific NTM events https://www.arktennis.com/article/1570650

Calling all adult players! Introducing the Arkansas Tennis Trail for 2024! Follow the Tennis Trail by competing in USTA Arkansas Adult Sanctioned Tournaments and be in the running for prizes. We want to reward you for competing in sanctioned tournaments in 2024! For more information, read the article below https://www.arktennis.com/article/1537119 #PLAYTENNIS #arktennis

The 40 & Over spring season ends on May 15th. ⏰ Captains, have all of your team's matches been played? 🎾

Tournaments happening this weekend! Juniors-- Level 6: Bentonville Junior May Championships Registration closes May 1 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/bentonvilleparksandrecreation/Tournaments/overview/7B952603-5137-4293-AAF3-7B61DC647720 Level 6: CTC Junior Spring Classic Registration closes Apr. 30 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/ConwayTennisCenter/Tournaments/overview/7711FDDA-9730-4124-AA04-E97CD4C87DE6 Junior Circuit: CTC Junior Spring Classic - 10U Orange/12U Green; 10U Green Grand Prix Registration closes Apr. 30 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/ConwayTennisCenter/Tournaments/overview/24CA5666-D239-4A8F-8D09-12FB99B16B8B Adults-- Unsanctioned: Jim Cox Tennis Classic Registrations close Apr. 29 at 11:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/Competitions/leesportsfoundation/Tournaments/Overview/7f99a3c9-f01a-4bac-bda1-6a019c942953 #PLAYTENNIS #arktennis

The 55 & Over spring season ends on May 1st. Captains, have all of your team's matches been played?

Evan Edwards, a former Arkansas junior player, is finishing up his sophomore year at Radford University in Virginia. He just received a conference award for Newcomer of the Year! 🏆 Edwards highlighted the list becoming the first Highlander to ever win this award. Congratulations to Evan! 👏 Link to the news article below 👇 https://radfordathletics.com/.../mens-tennis-edwards...

Lots of play opportunities this weekend for juniors and adults! Check out these upcoming tournaments! Juniors--- Junior Circuit: TLTC Spring Classic presented by Restore by King Dermatology Registrations close Apr. 24 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/twinlakestennisclub/Tournaments/overview/0E1BF77B-1A7A-45B5-B72C-C19C4044F1E8 Level 6: Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Spring Championships Registrations close Apr. 24 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/chenalcountryclub/Tournaments/overview/B69DBBF5-E005-40A2-90F6-A1B79DAB3C7A Junior Circuit: Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Spring Championships Registrations close Apr. 24 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/chenalcountryclub/Tournaments/overview/61A17488-5203-4078-8743-AA0053678B5F Adults--- Level 5 Open: CATA Conway Regional Classic Registrations close Apr. 23 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/Competitions/ConwayTennisCenter/Tournaments/Overview/779b0b69-8215-478b-8bc8-7b157a6db616 Level 6: ACEing for Autism Registrations close Apr. 23 at 4:59 PM https://playtennis.usta.com/Competitions/northeastarkansastennisassociation/Tournaments/Overview/fc183e21-4a81-4a5b-abfe-e96596e0f720 #PLAYTENNIS #arktennis

Sun's out, fun's out! It's time to start planning for summer break! Check out just a few of the camps going on in the state https://www.arktennis.com/article/1552389 #PLAYTENNIS #arktennis

Congratulations to the USTA Arkansas March Good Chase Sportsmanship winner - Alexander Ammons! USTA Southern has partnered with Match Tennis App to highlight junior tennis athletes who display exemplary sportsmanship. Join in the Good Chase and vote for those specific players to earn prizes and even a chance to go to the US Open and 4 other Professional Tennis Tournament Experiences! https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/youth-tennis/programs/southern/good-chase-sportsmanship-race-for-juniors.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR13kj9nz_4LQHMv0O6OLDdesLQfdS4075CPoVCNrOh3LunErz5GNJxH60A_aem_ASnMVVwZs50OgfjfOq3eMnTY57bwtBcibP-SVkGqLbUvMhJpisNfFDxq4DOlezZw-aJE5aJod0Yyi3OaGJPRwMEZ#tab=tournaments

JUNIORS! Time to serve up your game at next weekend's Level 4 Open in Little Rock. Calling all boys and girls in the 12s & 14s age divisions -- you won't want to miss this high-level tournament! Registration closes tomorrow at 4:59 PM. Sign up using the link below https://playtennis.usta.com/competitions/match-point-inc/Tournaments/overview/8B8359FE-219B-4EEF-BC70-7D104EC82C51

Calling all new women tennis players! Looking for more match play experience?! Play in the 2.5 novice women's league offered during the Tri-Level season. An opportunity you do not want to miss! Sign up NOW using one of the team numbers below-- Team #7033929659: home matches will be played at Burns Park Team #7033929658: home matches will be played at Rebsamen Need help registering? Call our office at 501-227-7611.