LAKE NONA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2024 - The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc.
(USPTA) is proud to present the 2024 USPTA Star Award to Nestor Bernabe from Providence, RI. (New England).
As owner and director of Providence Tennis Academy, Nestor has increased participation, enthusiasm and competitiveness in the Providence tennis community. He formed the One Love Providence program to offer free tennis lessons to any student under the age of 18 in Rhode Island. Since the summer of 2010, he has organized and coached the Providence Spartans USTA Under 14 Advanced Junior Team to five Rhode Island State Championships.
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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