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Born in Shreveport, LA, Ann Jackson Ellis spent her early childhood in Baton Rouge, then moved to Houston , Texas. In High School, Ann was 3-time Texas Class 4A Doubles State Champion (72,73,74); She joined the Texas Junior Wightman cup Team (1972,1973).   In College, Ann became the first female tennis player to receive an athletic scholarship in LSU women's tennis history.  She competed from 1975-1979.  In 77, she and Kay McDaniel were runners-up in the AIAW National Collegiate Doubles Championship.

Post college, Ann earned national rankings with Becky Vest (No.5 wo.35s 2x); Rosie Garza (No.3 wo.25s); and with Rosie Garza again in 1995 when they were ranked No. 1 in wo. 35s.  She also represented her section on five consecutive National Women's 35s Intersectional Championship teams. In 2012, she and her mixed doubles partner, Jon Buise, were members of the USTA Mixed Doubles 9.0 National Championship team. 

Ann has won 3 Gold Balls: 1993 Women's 25 Hard Court Doubles; 1994 Wo. 25 Hard Court Doubles; 1995 Wo. 35 Hard Court Doubles. 4 Silver Balls: 1993 Wo. 35 Clay Court Doubles; 1994 Wo. 35 Hard court Doubles; 1995 Wo. 25 Hard Court Doubles; 1995 Wo. 35 Clay Court Doubles.

William Cleburne Simon is a highly respected and accomplished tennis player whose distinguished service as a USTA official, administrator, and volunteer has left a lasting impact on tennis in Louisiana. A self-taught player, Simon competed in the USTA Southern Section from 1987–2019, consistently ranking among the top players in his age divisions. He achieved multiple No. 1 Southern rankings, won the World Huntsman Games, claimed two National Senior Olympics titles, and was nationally ranked in the top 10.

Beyond his success on the court, Simon devoted more than 20 years to USTA officiating at the junior, senior, league and collegiate levels. His outstanding service earned him the Beau Holton Tennis Official of the Year Award twice, recognition for over 20 years of distinguished officiating service, and the USTA Southern Grassroots Official of the Year Award.

As a longtime volunteer with the New Orleans Metropolitan Area Tennis Association (NOMATA), Simon helped return Louisiana State League Championships to New Orleans, organized tournaments, mentored new officials, and was active in youth programs. He also volunteered extensively at Beach Club, promoting junior tennis, organizing community events, and played a pivotal role in improving tennis facilities.

Brett Schwartz has made an indelible impact on Louisiana tennis through decades of unwavering dedication as a player, coach, volunteer, and advocate for the sport. A passionate leader both on and off the court, Brett has served in numerous roles across the state, including as a long-standing USTA League Captain, tournament director, and mentor to countless junior and adult players. His contributions, esp his involvement in the USTA National (USTA National Committee Member), Sectional (USTA Southern President), and local level (USTA Louisiana President) have elevated the visibility and growth of tennis in his community, and beyond and his enthusiasm continues to inspire new generations. Brett’s induction into the USTA Louisiana Hall of Fame honors a lifetime of service, sportsmanship, and love for the game.

One of the great tennis families in LA.  Tennis parents (Madlyn and Charles) were instrumental in the orignal structure of the Hall of Fame. Active in Lafayette tennis for many years.  8 out of the 10  kids had one or more of the following:

    High state Rankings

    Decent Southern Rankings

    2 National Ranked (James and Kathryn)

   6 played college tennis (James, Stella, Terese, Kathryn, Jon and Madlyn)

   Won numerous high school state championships (Kathryn won 6 herself)

     All continue to play today...Kathryn helped clinch the National 50 and over mixed doubles team. 

James has been a long-time tennis professional in New Orleans. Charles, Jr., served multiple terms as a U.S. congressman for LA. The entire family has been superb ambassadors for tennis in LA.

Simply put, Andy Lloyd is the greatest player ever to come out of the Shreveport-Bossier area.  In 1961 He made it to the third round of the US Open and then beaten by Rod Laver.  In 1962, Andy reached the quarterfinals of the US Open before losing to Roy Emerson.  Of the 128 players throughout the world, Andy was one of the last eight to be eliminated.  He also reached the round of 16 in both 1961 and 1964 in the Cincinnati Open.   Andy came out of a world class tennis program at Trinity University and went on to become a tennis legend in the Shreveport community and of course, beyond.  Not only was Andy a great player but he was a class act and always a gentleman on the court.  Later in his career, Andy became a strong spiritual figure, sharing his love of tennis as the coach of the Evangel Christian Academy Tennis Team.

Andy will always be the "King of the Court" in Louisiana and for his incredible accomplishments as a player and his unmatched impact on Louisiana tennis,