US Open 2026

Six of ours are in New York

This year's US Open is a little more personal for us. Six players with roots to TTC clubs, to Sean Bollettieri, and to the coaches who built our programs are in New York right now.

Who to watch

The players

Some came through our courts. Some were coached by Sean Bollettieri and his late father, Nick. All of them carry a piece of this club with them.

Carson Branstine on court at TTC Newport Beach

Carson Branstine

Final round of qualifying

An American, born and raised right here in Orange County, and one of the players Sean coached for many years alongside her sisters. She is one win away from the main stadium.

Elvina Kalieva preparing a backhand

Elvina Kalieva

Final round of qualifying

An American who spent more than a couple of years between Florida and Newport Beach working with Sean and his late father, Nick Bollettieri.

Kristina Liutova on court with Sean Bollettieri

Kristina Liutova

Final round of qualifying

Sixteen years old, and already a WTA champion — her title run in Memphis made her the second-youngest champion on tour, and only the tenth player ever to win a title on debut. Sean personally sponsored Kristina and her mother and helped bring their family from Russia to the United States for a better opportunity in life and in tennis. This tournament could be a life changer for her whole family.

Nishesh Basavareddy celebrating a win

Nishesh Basavareddy

Main draw

Another player Sean worked with for years, back in his Irvine coaching days — from a junior on the practice court to the main draw of a Grand Slam.

Lerner Tien striking a backhand

Lerner Tien

Top 20 in the world

An Orange County kid who has become a genuine sensation on the ATP tour, coached today by Michael Chang. Sean worked with Lerner in his younger years, and credits much of where he is today to former TTC coach Eric Diaz.

Alex Michelsen with his racquet over his shoulder

Alex Michelsen

On the ATP tour

Alex trained at TTC Coto and TTC Newport Beach, and was coached for years by Eric Diaz alongside Lerner.

Eric Diaz, former TTC coach

A word about Coach Eric Diaz

Two players developed under one coach, both now among the most exciting young Americans in the sport. Congratulations, Eric — outstanding work.

Carson Branstine with Sean Bollettieri and a trophy at the club
Carson Branstine with Sean, and a title won on our own courts.
Kristina Liutova practising while Sean Bollettieri watches from a bench
Kristina on court — and Sean, on the bench, watching. Years of work before anyone else is.

Good luck to every one of them. We will be watching.

Sean Bollettieri
Chairman — TTC Bollettieri Clubs & Wellness Performance Lounges
Commissioner — World Team Pickleball