Florida Talent Captures Multiple Victories at 2024 ATA National Championships

The 2024 American Tennis Association (ATA) National Championships were held at the USTA National Campus from July 22-28, bringing together hundreds of athletes from across North America and the Caribbean. This historic event showcased the remarkable talent and diversity within the tennis community, reaffirming the ATA’s role as a key tennis organization since 1916. 

The ATA has been 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, evolving from just three events to five major events. The 2024 Championships continued this proud tradition, providing a national stage for competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the sport. 

USTA Florida takes pride in highlighting the outstanding performances of athletes from the Sunshine State. With 21 winners and 19 finalists hailing from Florida, the state’s representation was a testament to the depth of talent and dedication to the sport within the region. Breaking it down further, 7 winners and finalists came from junior athletes, while the other 14 winners and 12 finalists were in the adult competition 

As the 2024 Championships ended, the event underscored its significance in promoting tennis and providing opportunities for players to shine on a national stage. The success of Florida and all the athletes in attendance is not only a point of pride for the state but also a beacon of inspiration for future generations. 

The ATA remains committed to nurturing talent and promoting diversity in tennis. Earlier this month, USTA Florida was the proud presenting sponsor of the third annual ATA Gala, where awardees were honored, and the sport was celebrated. 

USTA Florida was the presenting sponsor at the 3rd Annual ATA Gala on July 18.

As the two organizations both work to make tennis more accessible to all, let’s take a look at the results from the ATA National Championships. 

ATA Winners & Finalists from Florida 

Junior Competition  

Girl’s 10s Green Ball Singles 

• Polina Sribniak (Ponte Vedra) Finalist 

Boy’s 12s Singles 

• Maxim Kerbikov (Satellite Beach) Champ 

• Rafael Carcamo (Coral Springs) Finalist 

Girl’s 12s Singles 

• Sierra Mongerie (Tallahassee) Champ 

Boy’s 14s Singles 

• David Bender (Indian Harbour Beach) Champ 

• Omar Mongerie (Tallahassee) Finalist 

Boy’s 16s Singles 

• Mikaeel Alibaig (Boca Raton) Champ 

• Rafael Stahl (Winter Park) Finalist 

Girl’s 16s Singles 

• Audrey Dussault (Kissimmee) Champ 

• Sonia Govina (Sun City Center) Finalist 

Boy’s 18s Singles 

• Tristan Dussault (Kissimmee) Champ 

Girl’s 12s Doubles 

• Carla Tejeda/Elena Satchkov (Doral) Champs 

Girl’s 14s Doubles 

• Maria Marcela Mendez Alvardo/Bianca Sofia Perez Durate (Orlando) Finalist 

Boy’s 16s Doubles 

• Luca Torres-Sigler/Corbin Grant (Riverview) Champs 

Boy’s 18s Doubles 

• Nathan Oglesby/Nicholas Oglesby (Merrit Island) Finalists 

Adult Competition 

Men’s 45 & Over Singles 

• Driss Ouazzani (Lake Mary) Champ 

Women’s Open Singles 

• Asadah Maat (Orlando) Finalist 

NTRP 3.5 Men’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Roy Lassalle (Winter Garden) Finalist 

NTRP 4.0 Men’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Jack Wichtendahl (Fleming Island) Champ 

NTRP 4.5 Men’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Driss Ouazzani (Lake Mary) Champ 

• Giovanni Munno (Windermere) Finalist 

NTRP 3.0 Women’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Rebecca Long (Ocala) Champ 

NTRP 3.5 Women’s 18 & Over Singles 

• Ruby Evans (Orland) Champ 

NTRP 3.5 Men’s 18 & Over Doubles 

• Andre Brady-Motta (Miami) Champ 

NTRP 3.5 Women’s 18 & Over Doubles 

• Deidre Parker (Maitland)/Shirley Carson (Casselberry) Champs 

Men’s 50 & Over Singles 

• Driss Ouazzani (Lake Mary) Champ 

• Darci Welter (Kissimmee) Finalist 

Men’s 60 & Over Singles 

• Gregory Shepard (Miami Beach) Finalist 

Men’s 70 & Over Singles 

• Joseph Davis (Valrico) Finalist 

Women’s 50 & Over Singles 

• Lisa Cassells (Orlando) Finalist 

Men’s 50 & Over Doubles 

• Carlos Baez (Lehigh Acres) Finalist 

Men’s 70 & Over Doubles 

• Charles Nelson/Henry Kennedy (Lehigh Acres) Finalists 

Men’s 80 & Over Doubles 

• Robert Davis/Denton Johnson (Bradenton) Champs 

Women’s 50 & Over Doubles 

• Julie Martin/Sonia Patrick (Riverview) Champs