Gerry Dee began his comedy career in a very different fashion. Born in Scarborough, Ontario the son of Scottish immigrant parents, Gerry spent 10 years as a high school phys-ed teacher before making his move to standup comedy in 1999. Gerry was the first Canadian ever to win the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition...
Play Tennis, Live Longer
People have always had a sense that playing tennis kept people young and healthy, but I tried to find what scientific evidence there was to back up this theory. Ontario Tennis documented many of those studies in an article on the Benefits of Playing Tennis. We think those benefits are so important we have chosen to ‘republish’ them...
Does your child want to play?
What I’m about to offer is my opinion on how to teach kids tennis. I’m sure there are many ways to go about this, just as there are many ways to make a grilled cheese sandwich. But from my own experience as a kid and as a teaching pro, these methods strike me as most effective...
Yoga & Tennis
Yoga expert Katia Ponce claims your game can benefit from Yoga.
By Pam Olley
Mr D. & Tennis
Did you know Gerry Dee was a provincially-ranked junior? A+.
By Flora Karsai
OTA 100 Year Clubs
Over the past 15 years, Ontario Tennis has celebrated with number of tennis clubs on their major anniversaries...
By Pam Olley
Play Tennis Live Longer
People have always had a sense that playing tennis kept people young and healthy...
By Pam Olley
Does your child want to play?
When working with kids, fun is always number one.
By Peter Marrack
50 Years of MTC
Markham Tennis Club members celebrated the club’s 50th Anniversary this summer.
By Scott Fraser
ACES: Davis Cup 2018
Daniel Nestor finally bid farewell to the world of professional tennis.
Photos & Story by Max Gao
Bradley Klahn's week in Gatineau
American Bradley Klahn has good week in Gatineau.
By Gavin Murphy
OTA History Mysteries
The OTA's legacy is filled with historical moments and people.
By Pam Olley
ACES: Rogers Cup 2018
Fans witnessed special moments as two different generations of elite tennis players competed.
By Jag Gundu
A Twist of Fate
A twist of fate brought Lawrie and Vivienne Strong to Toronto in 1962.
By Pam Olley
Rideau Tennis Club
The RTC, now under the ownership and the management of the Ottawa RA Centre, is in good hands and continues to grow and prosper as one of the leading clubs in Canada.
Britannia Yacht Club
It is so much more than just a building, harbour and place to park a boat.
By BYC 125 Anniversary Committee
Daniel Nestor's Legacy
Daniel Nestor has much to smile about including being the first doubles player to win 1000 ATP matches.
By Peter Figura
Benefits of Tennis
Not only does tennis have physical, psychological and social benefits, it is a safe, accessible lifetime activity.
By Pam Olley
Waterloo Tennis Club
The Century Challenge Invitational Tournament was held on July 22, 2018.
By Pat Craton
OTA 100 Moments
The Ontario Tennis Association turned 100 this year! To mark this special occaision, the OTA posted a memorable moment that has contributed to the illustrious history of tennis in Ontario, each day, for 100 days.
Interview with Sam Sumyk
The elite French coach currently coaches two-time grand slam champion Garbine Muguruza.
By Peter Figura
The High Park Club
2011 saw the High Park Club celebrate its one hundredth birthday.
By Pam Olley
Lawrence Park Tennis Club
Tucked away in the picturesque ravine, south of Lawrence Avenue and Yonge Street.
By Marg Fortin
Carol Zhao: Canada's New #1
In 2016 she helped the Stanford tennis team win the NCAA championships and joined the WTA tour.
By Mike McIntyre
Welland Tennis Club
The Welland Tennis Club celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013.
By Pam Olley
Toronto Lawn Tennis Club
A tennis players’ paradise nestled at the end of a quiet street in mid-town Toronto.
By Peter Malcomson
ACES: Fed. Cup 2018
Photos from Canada's Fed. Cup battle against Ukraine, featuring Ontario's tennis stars.
By Max Gao
Fed Cup Recap: CAN vs UKR
Canada Edges Ukraine in Play-Off Tie to Retain World Group II Status.
By Max Gao
Open & Provincial Champions
There were some terrific performances in Provincial Open and Adult divisions.
2017 Senior Provincials
Ontario seniors still show off remarkable skill and stamina when they compete in the provincial championships.
2017 U18 Provincials
The events were hosted by the Ontario Racquet Club, UTSC, and Markham Tennis Club.
2017 U16 Provincials
There is little doubt that many of these young players are on their way to great futures.
2017 U14 Provincials
The U14 division produced an excellent crop of young players in 2017.
2017 U12 Provincials
The U12 competition in 2017 was as deep as it has been in many years.
2017 U10 Champions
One hundred of the best Under 10 players in the province competed in round robin and elimination play.
By Pam Olley
2017 OTA Awards
In celebration of our clubs and volunteers, the OTA recognizes outstanding contributions to our sport.
By Pam Olley
What causes muscle cramps?
Cramps have a long history in tennis...can we prevent them?
By Matt Kuzdub
The OTA's First President
Blackstock was a founding member of the OTA, and was elected in 1919.
By Pam Olley
Beware of Smartphone Thumb
Excessive smartphone use is a hot button within sports injury clinical practice.
