Tennis in Ohio: Leagues, Tournaments, Camps, Clinics & Match Play

Ohio is served by USTA Midwest and holds a uniquely prominent place in the world of professional and amateur tennis. The state is home to the Cincinnati Open (known as the Western & Southern Open from 2002-2023) -- a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event held each August at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. Founded in 1899, the Cincinnati Open is the oldest U.S. professional tennis tournament still played in its original city, and in 2025 expanded to a 12-day format with 96-player draws -- joining Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, and Rome as one of only a handful of combined 1000-level sites worldwide. The Ohio State Buckeyes run one of the most decorated Big Ten tennis programs in the country, and programs at Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Xavier, and others add depth to a rich statewide landscape. The high school ecosystem -- governed by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) across Divisions I and II -- is among the most competitive in the Midwest, with powerhouse programs concentrated in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. Because of Ohio's winters, indoor tennis infrastructure is robust throughout the state, anchoring club culture in every major metro.

Notable Professional Tennis Players from Ohio

Ohio has produced some of the most accomplished players in American tennis history -- from mid-century Grand Slam champions whose names grace the Trabert-Talbert Tennis Center at the University of Cincinnati to current-generation WTA and ATP tour regulars whose home tournament is the Cincinnati Open. The state's strong club culture, competitive Big Ten and MAC college programs, and the inspirational environment created by the Cincinnati Open have made Ohio one of the most productive American tennis states of the modern era.

College Tennis in Ohio

Ohio is home to some of the most competitive collegiate tennis programs in the Big Ten and MAC conferences. The Ohio State Buckeyes are a nationally ranked powerhouse -- the men's program has reached multiple NCAA national semifinals and plays at the Ty Tucker Tennis Center, one of the finest collegiate tennis facilities in the country. Programs at Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Ohio University, and Xavier round out a deep collegiate landscape. The state's strong OHSAA high school system and the presence of the Cincinnati Open creates a compelling pipeline from junior to collegiate to professional play.

The High School Tennis Scene in Ohio

High school tennis is a cornerstone of Ohio's tennis culture, governed by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) across two divisions (Divisions I and II). The state fields competitive programs in every corner -- from the powerhouse Columbus and Cincinnati suburban schools to standout programs in Northeast Ohio's Akron-Cleveland corridor and the Miami Valley around Dayton. Ohio is one of the few states that splits tennis across two separate seasons: girls tennis is a fall sport, and boys tennis is a spring sport. The OHSAA state tournament is held each year at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason -- the same facility that hosts the Cincinnati Open -- giving Ohio's top high schoolers the rare experience of competing on one of the world's premier tennis stages.

• New Albany High School (New Albany) -- OHSAA -- Perennial Division I state contender; one of the top programs in Central Ohio.
• Upper Arlington High School (Upper Arlington) -- OHSAA -- Historic Columbus-area program consistently strong in Division I.
• Dublin Coffman High School (Dublin) -- OHSAA -- One of the strongest programs in the Columbus suburbs with elite singles depth.
• Bexley High School (Bexley) -- OHSAA -- Smaller-division Columbus powerhouse with a long tradition of strong individual players.
• Worthington Kilbourne High School (Worthington) -- OHSAA -- Consistent Division I contender in the Columbus metro with strong junior club ties.
• Indian Hill High School (Cincinnati) -- OHSAA -- One of Cincinnati's top programs; perennial Division II state contender.
• Mason High School (Mason) -- OHSAA -- One of Southwest Ohio's top Division I programs, located in the same city as the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
• Walnut Hills High School (Cincinnati) -- OHSAA -- Historic Cincinnati program; alma mater of International Tennis Hall of Famer Tony Trabert.
• Wyoming High School (Wyoming) -- OHSAA -- Consistently among Cincinnati's elite small-division programs across boys and girls tennis.
• Sycamore High School (Montgomery/Blue Ash area) -- OHSAA -- Strong Cincinnati suburban program in Division I with regular regional and state playoff appearances.
• Shaker Heights High School (Shaker Heights) -- OHSAA -- Historic Northeast Ohio program with a generations-deep tennis tradition.
• University School (Hunting Valley) -- OHSAA -- Premier private boys program in Northeast Ohio with a long history of state-tournament success.
• Solon High School (Solon) -- OHSAA -- Top Cuyahoga County program competitive in Division I with strong doubles depth.
• Medina High School (Medina) -- OHSAA -- Strong Northeast Ohio program and consistent Division I contender.
• Centerville High School (Centerville) -- OHSAA -- One of the top programs in the Dayton metro with regular Division I state qualifiers.
• Kettering Fairmont High School (Kettering) -- OHSAA -- Dayton-area Division I program with a solid regional competition record.
• St. Xavier High School (Cincinnati) -- OHSAA -- Cincinnati Catholic program; one of the top boys programs in Southwest Ohio history.
• Cincinnati Country Day (Indian Hill) -- OHSAA -- Small Division II program and alma mater of ATP tour player J.J. Wolf.
• Toledo St. John's Jesuit (Toledo) -- OHSAA -- Northwest Ohio's top Catholic program with a strong record of producing collegiate tennis players.
• Perrysburg High School (Perrysburg) -- OHSAA -- Competitive Northwest Ohio program; regular OHSAA Division I regional participant.
• Hudson High School (Hudson) -- OHSAA -- Strong Summit County program known for competitive doubles and Division I playoff appearances.
• Walsh Jesuit High School (Cuyahoga Falls) -- OHSAA -- Northeast Ohio Catholic school with a strong tennis tradition.
• Olentangy Liberty High School (Powell) -- OHSAA -- Fast-growing Central Ohio program in the Columbus suburbs.
• Orange High School (Pepper Pike) -- OHSAA -- Cleveland-area Division II program with a strong recent run of state team tournament appearances.

Governing Body:   OHSAA Tennis -- boys tennis (spring) and girls tennis (fall), Divisions I & II. The OHSAA state tournament is held annually at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason.

Top Junior Tennis Venues & Programs in Ohio

Ohio offers some of the finest junior tennis programs in the Midwest -- from academy-level training in Columbus and Cincinnati to USTA-aligned development programs across Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo. The presence of the Cincinnati Open creates an inspiring competitive backdrop for Ohio's junior players at every level.