USTA tennis tournament is coming to Roanoke, another sports event to boost region’s economy Evan Jones February 23, 2017 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Waldron Fringe series debuts with The MountaintopNext: Second Democrat joins 8th District House of Delegates race Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026
