LAKE NONA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2024 - The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Brenda Mertz of Sarasota, Fla. (Florida Division), a USPTA Master Professional.
Becoming a USPTA Master Professional is the highest rating achievable by a tennis professional. Qualified applicants must hold an Elite Professional rating for 10 years, complete the required number of education hours and fulfill a broad spectrum of industry service. The Master Professional Committee makes the final decision on the review of applicants.
Mertz has been a USPTA professional since 1989 and is an Elite Professional. She created the Lessons for Life fundraiser in the Sarasota, Fla area and has held events for more than 20 years. With her husband, they started the Mertz Tennis Academy to teach children in the Sarasota area.
About the USPTA: Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in racquet sports teaching
certification and professional development. With thousands of members worldwide and 17
divisions across the United States, the USPTA teaches, certifies and assists the careers of
professionals in tennis, pickleball, Padel, squash, wheelchair tennis, platform tennis and beyond.
Learn more at USPTA.com.
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Media Contact:
Collin Brazan
USPTA, Director of Marketing
collin.brazan@uspta.org
407-634-3061
Aislinn Leonard
USPTA, Public Relations Coordinator
aislinn.leonard@uspta.org
407-634-3071