At this time of year, tennis players and aficionados everywhere gather to attend or watch the broadcast of the Wimbledon Final Championship. In the spirit of this highly acclaimed event, let’s explore some of the best college tennis programs in the U.S.

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					Around this time of year, tennis players and aficionados everywhere gather to attend or watch the broadcast of the Wimbledon Final Championship, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world that takes place in Wimbledon, London. In the spirit of this highly acclaimed national event, let's explore some of the top ten college tennis programs in the U.S.:
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					1. <a href="/college/university-of-southern-california" target="_blank">University of Southern California</a>
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					The USC Trojans' impeccable record for winning the NCAA Championship title surpasses that of any other teams out there. The Trojans have won the National Championship several times in near-consecutive years. Among UCS players that have made it to the International Tennis Association (ITA) Hall of Fame are Steve Johnson, Stan Smith, Rafael Osuna, Alex Olmedo, Dennis Ralston, Raul Ramirez, and Bob Lutz.
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					2. <a href="/college/university-of-california-los-angeles" target="_blank">University of California Los Angeles</a>
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					The UCLA Bruins have not only won a total of 16 national championships and a number of PAC-10 titles, but it is also the only school team to have competed in every NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament. UCLA alumni in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) include Herbert Flam, Arthur Ashe, Jeff Borowiak, and Jimmy Connors. Serving for 21 years to this day, Coach Billy Martin was acknowledged as the ITA Division 1 National Coach of the Year and is a member of the ITA Hall of Fame. 
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					3. <a href="/college/university-of-virginia-main-campus" target="_blank">University of Virginia</a>
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					Since 1953, the Virginia Cavaliers have partaken in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), where fifteen member universities compete in the NCAA Division I event. The Cavaliers won the National Championship in both 2013 and 2015, and have won the ACC Championship for nearly 11 consecutive years. Some famous alumni from University of Virginia include Ryan Shane, Somdev Devvarman, Jarmere Jenkins, Michael Shabaz, and Dominic Inglot.  
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					4. <a href="/college/ohio-state-university-main-campus" target="_blank">Ohio State University </a>
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					For more than a century, the Ohio State Buckeyes have competed in the Big Ten (B1G) Conference, the oldest Division I collegiate athletic conference in the world. The Buckeyes have won innumerable Big Ten Championships, as well as NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament Team Appearances since the mid to late-1900s. Renowned alumni from this school include Aris Franklin, Devin Mullings, and Ernie Fernandez.  
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					5. <a href="/college/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign" target="_blank">University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign</a>
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					One of the most successful men's tennis programs in the nation in the past 20 years, the Illinois Fighting Illini have won nine consecutive Big Ten championships and won the 2003 NCAA National Championship. The Illini hold the striking record for the longest consecutive win streak in NCAA history at 64 matches. Some famous alumni from this school include Olympian player Kevin Anderson, Graydon Oliver, Brian Wilson, and Ryler DeHeart.   
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					1. <a href="/college/university-of-southern-california" target="_blank">University of Southern California</a>
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					Similar to the men's tennis team, the USC Trojans' women's tennis team holds a phenomenal record for national championship titles thanks to the dedicated coaches that have served the team. Some famous alumni from this school are Anna-Maria Fernandez, Maria Sanchez, Barbara Hallquist, Beth Herr, and Leslie Allen.   
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					2. <a href="/college/university-of-florida" target="_blank">University of Florida</a>
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					Having one of the most strongest and distinguished women's tennis programs in NCAA history, the Florida Gators have won six NCAA team championships. Moreover, they have dominated the Southeastern Conference (SEC), winning a total of 25 championships which is an incredibly impressive feat. Among some notable alumni are Nicole Arendt, Dawn Buth, Lisa Raymond, Lauren Embree, Jill Hetherington, and Shaun Stafford. 
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					3. <a href="/college/stanford-university" target="_blank">Stanford</a>
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					With an impressive record of 17 NCAA team national championships, the Stanford Cardinals have made a stark impression on tournaments in the NCAA, as well as outside of it. Among reputable alumni from Stanford are Julia Anthony, Patty Fendick-McCain, Laura Granville, Julie Heldman, Barbara Jordan, and Meredith McGrath.
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					4. <a href="/college/the-university-of-alabama" target="_blank">University of Alabama</a>
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					Having one of the best tennis facilities in the nation, the Alabama Crimson Tides have reached the national semifinals numerous times. They have also competed in a number of NCAA Tournaments, even making a Sweet Sixteen appearance at the end of the 2013 seasons. Some notable alumni from this school are Robin Stephenson, Titia Wilmink, Marouscha van Dijk, and Mary Anne McFarlane. 
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					5. <a href="/college/clemson-university" target="_blank">Clemson University</a>
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					Ranked 9th in the country at the end of its first season, the Clemson Tigers have won 9 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championships and have qualified for a number of NCAA tournaments. Among the famous alumni from the school's Hall of Fame are Julie Coin, Ani Mijacika, Susan Hill, and Gigi Fernandez. 
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