City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU Receives 2025 USTA Outstanding Facility Award; Only 45 Across Country Honored for Excellence

ORLANDO, FL – The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced that the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is one of 45 winners in the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program recognizing excellence in the construction or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country.

All 45 recipients were honored Tuesday, Aug. 26 at an Awards Reception held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York as part of the 2025 U.S. Open. 

Traveling to represent  Laredo to receive the Award were TAMIU director of Recreational Sports Roberto Garza, and director of Tennis Facility Operations Jaime Donjuan, who were joined by Tina Treviño, longtime local tennis advocate and Laredo Tennis Association (LTA) guiding force.

The City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU is an 18-court project that grew from joint efforts by the City of Laredo, Parks and Recreation Department, TAMIU Athletics Department, LTA, and the USTA. Opened in January this year, the state-of-the-art facility includes six National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) collegiate-level courts and 12 USTA recreational-level courts, constructed using post-tensioned concrete and including sports lighting, fencing, bleachers, and necessary equipment.

The courts meet the latest guidelines provided by the USTA and the collegiate-level courts adhere to all current NCAA, International Tennis Federation (ITF), and USTA rules. The recreational courts feature 36- and 60-foot blended line layouts, providing greater opportunities for all age groups.   The Tennis Complex includes multi-purpose areas, home/visitor locker rooms, concessions, a training room, and a second-story observation terrace, which serves as a viewing area and gathering space.

TAMIU interim president Juan J. Castillo said the Tennis Complex is a popular addition to the campus and closely linked to the educational mission and goals of the A&M System and TAMIU. 

“The Tennis Complex supports the educational missions and goals of the A&M System and TAMIU by enhancing recreational sports, the TAMIU College of Education’s Kinesiology program, student life experience, and learning opportunities for current students. Eventually, it will be home to the University’s planned addition of tennis to its Dustdevil Athletics program.  Most importantly, this City and TAMIU partnership provides an additional recreation venue for all Laredo citizens and promotes local participation, active and healthy lifestyles, and more across some 11 acres of campus land,” Castillo explained. 

Juan J. Gomez, City of Laredo Parks & Recreation department director, shared his thoughts on the joint award.

“We are honored that the United States Tennis Association has recognized the Laredo Tennis Complex with this national award. This facility represents a strong partnership between the City of Laredo and Texas A&M International University, and together we are proud to provide our community with a first-class venue for recreation and competition. Hosting USTA-sanctioned tournaments here in Laredo not only showcases our commitment to growing the sport locally but also brings visitors to our city and supports our local economy. We look forward to continuing this successful collaboration with TAMIU as we invest in opportunities that benefit our residents and strengthen our community,” Gomez said.

Treviño, who alongside her late husband Dr. Alfredo Treviño worked for years to secure such a facility in Laredo, said the Award heralds a dream made real.

“I am so proud of this facility and excited to see the USTA award the Outstanding Facility Award to our Tennis Complex.  Dr. Treviño and I dreamed of this facility to give any and all players of all ages, socioeconomic status, and physical abilities the opportunity to play the healthiest sport in the United States.   We knew Laredo had the ability to reach higher than ever to produce a facility of this caliber.

“Using this facility will not only address raising the community's quality of life but decrease obesity and diabetes here for years to come.  Our community deserved this facility and Dr. Treviño and I wanted to share our passion for tennis for years to come. It has been our honor to work towards completion of this facility and to have it recognized by the UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION.   Congratulations to the City of Laredo and Texas A&M International University!,” the proud TAMIU alumna (’80) said. 

USTA representative Theodore Loehrke, managing director, Section Partnerships, USTA lauded the Laredo award recipients.

"Outstanding tennis facilities like the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU help us to grow the game at the grassroots level, and we are proud to recognize them for their ongoing impact on the sport of tennis,” said Loehrke, “The great work of the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU continues to support our shared mission of growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere."

Facilities were judged on the following criteria: overall layout and adaptation to site; excellence of court surface and lights; ease of maintenance; accommodations for players, spectators and press/officials; aesthetics; graphics (including the use of signs and landscaping); amenities such as casual seating for spectators, food services and social areas; and the facilities’ participation in grassroots tennis programs.

Nominated facilities were voted on in the following categories: Educational Institutions such as colleges, universities, public and private grade schools, middle schools, or high schools. Public Courts that are either small tennis centers with 2-11 courts or large tennis centers with 12 or more courts, and Private Facilities that offer both USTA and public programming designed to help grow tennis (small: 2-11 courts; large: 12 or more courts). A new category, Innovation, was added this year to recognize facilities that have been particularly innovative when it comes to delivering tennis.

All 2025 award winners received a wall plaque and an all-weather sign to be mounted at the facility.

Joining the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU in receiving the 2025 USTA Outstanding Facility Award are:

Educational Institutions

Albuquerque Academy Racquet Center (Albuquerque, N.M.)

City of Laredo Tennis Complex at Texas A&M International University (Laredo, TX)

Dillingham Tennis Complex (HI)

Ed Yarbrough Tennis Complex (Jasper, IN)

Noblesville Millers Tennis Complex (Noblesville, IN)

Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)*

Temple University Tennis Complex (Philadelphia, PA)

Public Courts: Small Tennis Centers (2 to 11 courts)

Gulph Mills JKST (King of Prussia, PA)

Henry J. Calamari Memorial Tennis Center (Slidell, LA)

Ida Lee Park Tennis Center (Leesburg, VA)

John & Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center (Eau Claire, WI)

Kohler Sports Core (Kohler, WI)

Northampton Tennis & Fitness Club (Richboro,PA)

Tonaquint Tennis Center (St. George, UT)

Valley Athletic Club (Olympia, WA)

Public Courts: Large Tennis Centers (12 or more courts)

Balboa Tennis Club (San Diego, CA)

City of Palm Beach Gardens Tennis and Pickleball Center (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

Rome Tennis Center at Berry College (Rome, GA)

Sportime Randall’s Island (New York)

Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Center (Steamboat Springs, CO)

Yarbrough Tennis Center (Auburn, AL)

Small Private Facilities (2-11 courts)

Central PA Tennis Center (Williamsport, PA)

Compass Pointe Tennis Club (Leland, NC)

East Brunswick Racquet Club (East Brunswick, NJ)

Ellington Racquet Club (Ellington, CT)

Grand Rapids Racquet + Fitness (Grand Rapids, MI)

Greensburg Racquet Club (Greensburg, PA)

Hendersonville Racquet Club (Hendersonville, NC)

Hobe Sound Tennis Center (Hobe Sound, FL)

Legacy Racquet and Fitness Club (Mountain Home, AR)

Palmira Tennis Club (Bonita Springs, FL)

PEAK Racquet Club (Missoula, MT)

Pelican Bay Foundation (Naples, FL.)

River Trails Tennis Center (Arlington Heights, IL)

South Towns Tennis & Pickleball (Orchard Park, NY)

Wisconsin Athletic Club-Lake Country (Hartland, WI)

Large Private Facilities (12 or more courts)

Brookhaven Country Club (Farmers Branch, TX)

Evergreen Racquet Club (Bloomington, IL)

Michael D. Case Tennis Center (Tulsa, OK)

Overland Park Racquet Club (Overland Park, KS)

Sportime Port Washington (Port Washington, NY)

The Club at Quail Ridge (Boynton Beach, FL)

Wheaton Sport Center (Wheaton, IL)

Innovative

Court 16 Downtown Brooklyn (Brooklyn, NY)

Court 16 Philadelphia (Philadelphia. PA) 

*2025 Featured Facility of the Year

 For more about the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU, visit its dedicated website including facility details and online court reservations at  tamiu.edu/tennis or contact TAMIU’s Jaime Donjuan at  jaime.donjuan@tamiu.edu or 956.326.3741. 

The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level -- from local communities to the highest level of the professional game. A not-for-profit organization, it invests 100% of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the U.S. Open, one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world, and launched the U.S. Open Series, linking seven summer WTA and ATP World Tour tournaments to the U..S Open.

In addition, it owns approximately 120 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S. and selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA’s philanthropic entity, the USTA Foundation, provides grants and scholarships in addition to supporting tennis and education programs nationwide to benefit under-resourced youth through the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. For more information about the USTA, go to USTA.com or follow the official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.