Free kids clinic at Wichita Tennis Open gives families chance to try new sport
Celebrating its 10th year as the only pro-level tournament in Kansas, the Wichita Tennis Open is once again hosting a free clinic for kids of all ages.
As part of the 2-week event, Wichita Community Tennis, a non-profit organization, hosted a free clinic for local children in the Boys & Girls Club at Coleman Tennis Complex on Wichita State’s campus.
Not only were the children given free lessons, but they also had a fun zone with yard games, a DJ and a shaved ice truck. On top of sticking around to watch pro-circuit matches, the children also had the opportunity to explore the Wichita State Esports lab and were even treated to a free meal provided by Texas Roadhouse.
“There’s nothing like getting the chance to introduce someone to a sport, especially a sport like tennis,” said Jaren Glaser, a Wichita native and USTA Missouri Valley representative who organizes the clinic. “You get to see a lot of laughter, a lot of immediate success among the kids and then you also see a lot of parents and adults who want to join in on the fun as well and play with their children. So that’s always a lot of fun to see families get the opportunity to connect over the sport of tennis.”
Another free clinic was scheduled on Tuesday evening, but that event was canceled due to expected severe weather in the area.
The Wichita Tennis Open men’s tournament concluded with 34-year-old Japanese pro Hiroki Moriya claiming the singles title in a 7-6 (6), 6-3 victory over 26-year-old Ecuadorian Andres Andrade, while the duo of Ozan Baris and Matthew Shearer needed two tiebreakers to win 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) over Australia’s Matt Hulme and Kody Pearson in the doubles final.
The women’s tournament features a $35,000 purse and will finish on Sunday.
This story was originally published June 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM.
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