Happy July from the Gladiator Tennis team! We have been busy behind the scenes working to make your league experience better than ever, and this month we have a lot to share. From exciting new platform updates to upcoming league registrations, read on for everything happening at Gladiator Tennis this July!
Upcoming Leagues
Chicago
St. Louis
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Juniors Late Summer Singles | Jul 7 - Aug 30 | Register by July 4
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Summer Mixed Doubles | Jul 16 - Sept 13 | Register by Jul 13
Miami
Ft. Lauderdale
Boca Delray
West Palm Beach
Denver
Milwaukee
App Updates
Propose Match Times with One Tap: See the exact days and times where your availability overlaps with your opponent. With one tap you can send a pre-filled SMS to schedule your match and cut down on the back and forth. You can then see your match time in the app.
Faction Standings, Leveled Up: Keep an eye on the competition using the new dropdown to switch between factions in your division and see how every faction stacks up on wins, points, and standings.
Court Finder, Now Smarter: Match Details now includes a "Court busy?" block with one-tap links to find nearby courts or a fair midpoint between both players' home courts.
Ft. Lauderdale League Ambassador Announcement
Help us welcome Jill Rickey as our newest Fort Lauderdale ambassador! Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Jill played four years of NCAA Division 2 tennis at Florida Southern College and has spent the last 25 years as a certified USPTA/RSPA teaching pro. An avid league player herself, she became a Gladiator Tennis ambassador to share her love of tennis with as many people as possible. She believes flex leagues are the perfect solution for any schedule, no matter how busy life gets, there is always time for the game you love.
Lessons With Ben Wolfe: Discount For Gladiators
As a Gladiator Tennis member, you have access to an exclusive perk you do not want to miss! Book a private lesson with our league ambassador at South Denver High School for just $65, a discounted rate from the regular $75. Whether you are looking to sharpen your technique, build your fitness, or develop the mental toughness to win more matches, these lessons are designed to take your game to the next level. Spots are limited so email ben@coachbenwolfe.com to lock yours in today!
Clinics With STL League Ambassador Brian Kirk
Adult Clinics and HS Girls Prep Clinic available with our STL league ambassador Brian Kirk in July and & August.
Contact Brian at coachbkirk@gmail.com if interested
USTA Teeing Up For Tennis
Gladiator Tennis is proud to support the USTA Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation 2026 Golf Outing! All proceeds go directly toward expanding access to tennis and education for young people across the community. Join USTA Northern Illinois for a day on the greens and help serve up a brighter future. We hope to see you there!
USTA Wisconsin: Join the Wisconsin Team!
Win the Adult Cup Qualifier on July 25 at Pleasant Valley (3.0-4.0 NTRP) to compete in the Midwest Adult Cup this October in Ohio. Men’s, women’s, & mixed doubles. Who: Adults 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 NTRP. Format: Men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles. Cost: $25. The Prize: Winners will represent Wisconsin at the Midwest Adult Cup Tournament in Beavercreek, Ohio, on Oct 3-4, 2026. Contact: pamhammond62@gmail.com.
