Louisiana Tennis Association Tennis celebrates national tennis month in may with 113 events

If you are a provider, the deadline for registering your event is March 30, 2026! 

 Bella's Open was a great success!

424 players, 64 teams, 100 volunteers, 

Raised $113,000 for the Bella Bowman Foundation

 35th Annual
Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
ITF Super Series
USTA National Level 1
March 17-22, 2026
Paula G. Manship YMCA
Baton Rouge, LA

 At least 75 of the world’s top-ranked professionals, including the winners of the recent Australian Open and other Grand Slam tournaments, competed in the 35th annual Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, March 17- 22, in Baton Rouge, at the Paula G. Manship YMCA. This year’s field was comprised of 150 professional and amateur players from 20 countries and 22 states (including Louisiana) and included the winners and finalists of the world’s four Grand Slams: the U.S. Open, Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. The tournament also will attract eight junior players from across the United States who will compete for top honors among players under the age of 18.  The Cajun Classic, long recognized as one of the most popular wheelchair tournaments worldwide, is a “Super Series” level event, just one step below the Grand Slams. There are only four Super Series tournaments in the world, and only one in the United States.  

 Tony Minnis  

Lets hear from Tony Minnis on how to Parent Ace Tennis Players and what is important. 

Tony Minnis grew up in a tennis family in Louisiana, with his father and siblings all playing or coaching at the college level. After a standout college career, he went on to coach at every level of the game. Now, his focus is on helping athletes OFF the court. Tony works with individuals and teams to develop a stronger mindset, incorporating goal-setting and visualization into the training. He brings his decades of coaching experience as well as his empathetic style to high school and college players who want to become their best selves on and off the tennis court.  You can follow Tony on social media including ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠. You can also reach him through his website at ⁠https://www.minnisproduction.com/⁠ or via email at ⁠tonyminnis55@gmail.com⁠.  Here is his podcast with Parenting Aces.