Florida Talent Takes Center Stage at the 2026 ATA National Championships

The 2026 American Tennis Association (ATA) National Championships were held at the USTA National Campus from July 27 to August 2, once again drawing hundreds of athletes from across North America and the Caribbean. The event continued to showcase the remarkable talent and diversity within the tennis community, reaffirming the ATA’s legacy as a foundational force in the sport. 

As one of the oldest and most influential tennis organizations in the United States, the ATA has served as a prolific pipeline for some of the greatest players, coaches, and contributors in tennis history. Since the first National Championships in 1917, the tournament has grown from just three events to five major divisions spanning junior, adult, and senior competitions. 

USTA Florida proudly highlights the outstanding performances of athletes from the Sunshine State. This year, Florida produced 31 winners and 24 finalists across many divisions that were in play. 

For the third consecutive year, USTA Florida served as the Presenting Sponsor of the ATA Awards Gala, held on July 27 in Lake Nona. The Gala honored influential leaders and the trailblazers who continue to shape the game. Beyond the Gala, USTA Florida also partnered with the ATA to host tennis clinics for players of all ages, bringing the week’s celebration of the sport onto the court and into the community. 

ATA Winners & Finalists from Florida 

Junior Competition 

Boy’s 10s Green Ball Singles 

• Enrico Deliberador (Orlando), Finalist 

Girl’s 10s Green Ball Singles 

• Angelina Khokha (Trinity), Champion 

ATA Junior L5 Singles 

Boy’s 12s  

• Viraj Chauhan (Land O Lakes), Champion 

• Diesel Hollis (Palm Harbor), Finalist 

Girl’s 12s  

• Caroline Ranson (St. Pete Beach), Champion 

Girl’s 14s  

• Meja Michener (Fernandina Beach), Champion 

• Adanna Okereke (Orlando), Finalist 

Boy’s 16s  

• Kenston Benoit (Orlando), Champion 

• Rafael Daher (Orlando), Finalist 

Girl’s 16s  

• Brooke Martin (Ormond Beach), Champion 

• Alla Sadzius (Orlando), Finalist 

Boy’s 18s  

• Marvin Emmanuel Remy (North Miami), Champion 

• Felipe Bruzaferro (Boca Raton), Finalist 

Girl’s 18s  

• Sophie Zakrzewski (Naples), Champion 

Unsanctioned: ATA Junior Singles 

Boy’s 12s 

• Jameison Kelly (Loxahatchee), Finalist 

Boy’s 14s (Round Robin) 

• Ethan Wooten (Orlando), Runner-up 

Girl’s 16s 

• Ekram Aouita (Orlando), Champion 

Unsanctioned: ATA Junior Doubles 

Girl’s 12s  

• Jacquelynn Cartagena (Lehigh Acres) & Grace Renaudin (Lehigh Acres), Champions 

• Ariana Sanchez-Muresan (Orlando) & Clara Barnhart (Orlando), Finalists 

Girl’s 14s  

• Skye Lowry (Ocoee), Finalist 

Girl’s 16s  

• Jenna Ramos (New Smyrna Beach), Finalist 

Boy’s 16s  

• Connor Schultz (Orlando) & Jace Clark (Bunnell), Finalists 

Boy’s 18s  

• Lachlan Stephens (Orlando) & Jacob Cross (Orlando), Finalists 

Adult Competition 

NTRP L5 Open 

NTRP 3.0 Men’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Francisco Gonzalez (Orlando), Champion 

NTRP 3.5 Men’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Marcos Davila (Highland City), Champion 

• Renato Giffoni (Orlando), Finalist 

NTRP 4.0 Men’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Darci Welter (Kissimmee), Champion 

NTRP 4.5 Men’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Pedro Franco Byrne (Apollo Beach), Champion 

• Patrick Killeavy (Winter Park), Finalist 

NTRP 3.0 Women’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Emily Noel (Winter Park), Finalist 

NTRP 3.5 Women’s 18 & Over Singles (Round Robin) 

• Zipporah Lichoro (Sanford), Champion 

NTRP 4.0 Women’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Kelly Price (Winter Park), Champion 

NTRP 3.5 Men’s 18 & Over Doubles  

• James Smith (Orlando) & Jimmy Smith (Orlando), Champions 

NTRP 3.0 Women’s 18 & Over Doubles 

• Emily Noel (Winter Park) & Nathaly Bermudez (Winter Park), Champion 

NTRP 3.0 Women’s 18 & Over Doubles (Round Robin) 

• Yardise Jones (Orlando) & Deidre Parker (Orlando), Champion 

Unsanctioned Competition 

Men’s 35 & Over Singles 

• Gregory Dillard (Greenacres), Finalist 

Men’s 45 & Over Singles 

• Oren Stephen (Orlando), Champion 

• Gregory Dillard (Greenacres), Finalist 

Men’s 50 & Over Singles 

• Gregory Dillard (Greenacres), Champion 

• Esu Ma’At (Orlando), Finalist 

Men’s 55 & Over Singles 

• Gregory Dillard (Greenacres), Champion 

Men’s 65 & Over Singles 

• Fitzroy House (Lehigh Acres), Champion 

• Robert Bielling (Titusville), Finalist 

Women’s 60 & Over Singles 

• Monica Jimenez (Fort Myers), Champion 

Men’s 55 & Over Doubles 

• Esu Ma’At (Orlando), Finalist 

Men’s 65 & Over Doubles 

• Delvin Grant (Winter Garden) & Fitzroy House (Lehigh Acres), Champions 

Men’s 70 & Over Doubles 

• Thomas Kelly (Ormond Beach) & James Leggett (Ormond Beach), Finalist 

Men’s 80 & Over Doubles (Round Robin) 

• Robert Schiavone (Saint Augustine) & Carter Lord (Saint Augustine), Champions 

Women’s 55 & Over Doubles (Round Robin) 

• Marilyn Rankin (Kissimmee) & Monic Bonilla (Kissimmee), Champions 

Mixed 60 & Over Doubles 

• Monica Jimenez (Fort Myers) & Andre Brady (Fort Myers), Champions 

Mixed 70 & Over Doubles (Round Robin) 

• James Champion (Cutler Bay) & Constance Foreman (Cutler Bay, Runner-ups 

Men’s Open Singles 

• Carlos Quinones (Kissimmee), Finalist 

Women’s Open Singles 

• Sabrina Jaramillo (Orlando), Champion 

Women’s Open Doubles 

• Sabrina Jaramillo (Orlando) & Gabriela Almanza (Orlando), Champions 

Mixed Open Doubles 

• Keri Frankenberger (Orlando) & Warren Robinson (Kissimmee), Champions