Here is the Facebook gallery of champions and finalists.
Here is our Facebook gallery of action and feature photos taken on Friday, July 22.
USTA Southern crowned six champions at the 2022 USTA League Adult 18 & Over #1 (3.0, 4.0, 5,0) Southern Sectional Championships, played July 22-24.
The annual championships were played at the Rome (Ga.) Tennis Center at Berry College. There were over 45 men’s and women’s teams with more than 500 players from nine states. The 2022 USTA League Adult 18 & Over #2 (odd) Southern Sectional Championships will be played at the same site July 29-31.
Teams have earned a berth in the USTA League National Championships. For a complete schedule, click here.
Baton Rouge, La. was the big winner with champions in Men’s 4.0 and Women’s 3.0. Louisiana led all states by adding the Women’s 4.0 champs and the Men’s 3.0 finalists. Arkansas, Georgia and Tennessee scored by claiming a champion and a finalist.
Champions and finalists were:
| Level | Champion Hometown - Captain/s | Finalist Hometown – Captain/s | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 3.0 | Knoxville, Tenn. Trey Ambrose/ Michael Douglas | Youngsville, La. John Hall | 3-2 |
| Men's 4.0 | Baton Rouge, La. Michael Cane | Jackson, Miss. Alec Taylor | 3-2 |
| Men's 5.0 | Cumming, Ga. Danie van den Heever | Matthews, N.C. Jonathan Edwards Andrew Schulz | 9-3 in round robin |
| Women's 3.0 | Baton Rouge, La. Laura Hottes/ Alexis Oliver | Acworth, Ga. Sherri Berry | 3-2 |
| Women's 4.0 | Monroe, La. Abi Antis/ Madison Guerriero | Rogers, Ark. (A) Amy Welborn/ Allison Van Matre | 3-2 |
| Women's 5.0 | Huntsville, Ala. Kimberly Coots | Nashville, Tenn. Vickie Freas | 4-0 in round robin |