About Us
The Garden City Tennis Series™ is a collaborative initiative between the City of Newton (MA) Parks and Recreation Department and The Friends of Newton Tennis, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and USTA Community Tennis Association. The series supports tennis players while raising funds for court improvements, accessibility enhancements, and youth and community tennis programs.
Founded with a passion to elevate and expand the sport of tennis in the greater Boston region, the Garden City Tennis Series™ leverages the City of Newton’s extensive network of over 200 public and private courts to build a vibrant and inclusive tennis community. By offering organized tournament play, the series creates meaningful opportunities for players to connect, compete, and grow.
Tennis is a lifelong sport that brings together families, friends, and communities. With that spirit at its core, the Garden City Tennis Series™ is committed to providing engaging and competitive tournament experiences for players of all ages and skill levels. From novice beginners to high-performance juniors and adults, as well as doubles enthusiasts, there is truly an opportunity for everyone to participate.
Our Mission
Our mission with each Garden City event—Singles and Doubles Championships—is to bring together a community of passionate, like-minded individuals who share a deep love for the sport.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift toward robotic training, with an emphasis on technical precision and repetitive drill patterns. While these elements have value, they often fail to capture the true beauty of tennis—the competition, the fight, and the grueling battle between two fierce competitors.
The Garden City Tennis Series aims to restore and celebrate that essence. We hope to offer a fresh, nuanced perspective that rekindles a love for competition, while teaching the current and next generation what it truly means to be a competitor in sport.
All events are held in memory of Isadore Singer, avid tennis player and MIT math professor, with support from New England Tennis & Education Foundation
The Ultimate Goal
Tournaments for all. Level-based tiers for tournaments.
1) Novice Beginner (1.0-3.0 UTR)
2) Intermediate (3.0-5.0 UTR)
3) Advanced (5.0-8.0 UTR)
4) High Performance (8.0+ UTR)
Code of Ethics
We adhere to strict etiquette policies.
When competing, players are expected to remain respectful towards their opponents and abide by the following values:
Respect
Remain respectful towards opponents and treat them with dignity, impervious to the score of the match or other external factors that may influence decisions, judgements, and behaviors.
Integrity and Fair Play
Make line calls to the best of your ability and adhere to the rules of the game. Shake hands with your opponent before and after the match and acknowledge the effort both of you displayed. Celebrate wins with grace and take loses with acceptance.
Ownership
Accept responsibility for your actions during the match and don't blame others for your wrong-doings. Only you are playing the match.
Failure to comply will result in termination from our tournaments.
Goals Beyond Tournaments
The Garden City Tennis Series is a part of the larger Friends of Newton Tennis Association that works to support and augment tennis in Newton, MC..
See larger goals here
