USTA tennis tournament is coming to Roanoke, another sports event to boost region’s economy Evan Jones February 23, 2017 1 min read The United States Tennis Association will bring a regional tournament to Roanoke in June, and local tourism officials say it is one more sign of the important role sports events play in the region’s tourism economy.WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Waldron Fringe series debuts with The MountaintopNext: Second Democrat joins 8th District House of Delegates race Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025