Hempfield recCenter hosted the 14th annual Koser Jeweler Tennis Challenge on Aug. 9 to 15. The event attracted competitors from 21 countries. Notable players included US Open singles champion Emma Raducanu of Great Britain, US Open doubles finalist Catherine "Caty" McNally from the U.S. and Koser champion Nuria Parrizas-Diaz from Spain.

During the week of the tournament, organizers held a fundraising program called "Serving Up Aces." Sponsors and local residents could pledge $1 for every ace served during the tournament, and the proceeds would be given to the Hempfield Food Pantry. During the tournament, Rich Juliano from Emerald Asset Management offered to match the proceeds of money pledged for Serving Up Aces. On Dec. 3, the tournament organizers presented the Hempfield Food Pantry with a check for $10,025.

Hempfield recCenter began hosting tournaments in 2008 with prize money of $10,000. Since then the amount of the prize money has increased several times. This year, the total prize money was the event's highest yet, at $100,000. Organizers were able to offer this amount through donations from Koser Jewelers and the other 60 local sponsors.

The next tournament will take place on Monday through Sunday, Aug. 8 to 14, 2022.