The Macon Tennis Association (MTA) will host the Southern Winter Championship January 17-20 and the Icy Hot USTA Southern Championship February 27-March 2. Matches will be played at the John Drew Tennis Center, Tattnall Tennis Center and Stratford Academy.

This is the second year the Macon Tennis Association has hosted the Southern Winter Championship and the USTA Southern Championship has been held in Macon for the past 10 years. There will be more than 200 players in attendance for each tournament ages 12-14 with players from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee competing in both tournaments. Donna Bailey, Executive Director, states “There’s been a lot of energy and dedication that have gone into planning each tournament to ensure it’s a rewarding event for all who visit Macon and we hope they enjoy our city and hospitality.”

Macon Tennis Association’s mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Middle Georgia. For more information visit www.macontennis.com.