Georgia Tennis Foundation

We "catch up" with Class of 2006 Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Member Kenny Thorne. Kenny discusses his junior experiences and the influences of both Bill Tym and Bryan Shelton on his development. He reflects on his successful professional career and the lessons he learned both on and off the court that he now translates as the longtime Head Men's Tennis Coach at Georgia Tech.

Catching Up - Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Member Kenny Thorne - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eraw7jpEN_4

We are counting down the days to the 2026 Sessions Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Saturday evening August 15th at Marietta Country Club. Come celebrate the class of 2026 Ansley Cargill & Bobby Reynolds, along with Dan Magill “Impact” Award recipient Manny Guillen. Tickets will go on sale this week.

The Georgia Tennis Foundation expresses their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Crawford Henry, who passed away last week.

Crawford was part of the Sessions Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 1984. This was the second class ever inducted, including Tom Bird, Larry Shippey and the legendary Coach Dan Magill.

Please see Crawford's obituary here: https://www.legacy.com/legacy/crawford-henry

Take a look back at Crawford's impact both on and off the court:

https://youtu.be/sgQyvtGkS6M?si=CGigAANLTjn7YnDf

Crawford Henry - Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame (Class of 1984) Congratulations to Crawford Henry, Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Clas...

The Georgia Tennis Foundation has announced the 2026 Sessions Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame class, welcoming Ansley Cargill and Bobby Reynolds as its newest inductees. Longtime volunteer leader and advocate Manny Guillen will also be honored with the Coach Dan Magill “Impact” Award.

A former top-10 ITF junior, Cargill starred at Duke before a successful pro career, reaching a career-high #90 in singles and earning multiple titles. Reynolds, a Vanderbilt legend and former ATP Top 70 player, now serves as Auburn’s Head Men’s Tennis Coach after a standout collegiate and professional career.

All three will be recognized at the induction ceremony on August 15 at Marietta Country Club. Tickets go on sale June 1.

Read the press release here: https://ustageorgia.com/sessions-georgia-tennis-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026-announcement/

The Georgia Tennis Foundation again is a proud supporter of the annual CORTA Special Tennis Games, March 24-26 in Columbus.

The event brings together special needs students representing schools from across the Muscogee county region for a morning of fun, fitness and food.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Bailey’s honor on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center in Atlanta from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

A eulogy will be presented at 1:45 p.m., followed by an opportunity for friends and members of the tennis community to share their memories. Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, please contact Debra King at [email protected] or 404-901-2656, or Hunt Bailey at [email protected].

A copy of Bailey Brown’s obituary, along with a photo, can be found in the Memoriam section of the National Men’s Tennis Association website. https://www.nsmta.net/in-memoriam

60 students from Morgan and Greene Counties came out for our 4th Annual USTA Adapted Tennis Team Challenge at Greene County Rec—bringing energy, smiles, and plenty of fun on court!

🎾✨ Now Accepting Applications: Ralph Grieco Family Foundation Scholarship ✨🎾

The Georgia Tennis Foundation is proud to offer the Ralph Grieco Family Foundation Scholarship, a $1,500 award honoring a legacy of excellence in tennis.

Established by the Grieco Family, this scholarship is named after Ralph Grieco, a highly ranked senior player at the state, section, and national levels of the United States Tennis Association. His dedication to competition and the sport serves as an inspiration to the next generation of student-athletes.

Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ High school senior on a varsity tennis team
✔️ Entering college after graduation

💰 Award Amount: $1,500
📅 Deadline: March 31, 2026

If you’re a graduating senior who has put in the work on the court and in the classroom, this opportunity is for you.

Apply today (https://georgiatennisfoundation.org/apply-for-assistance/) and continue the legacy of excellence. 💙🎾