University Southern California Trojans
USC Great Steve Johnson Elected to ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame
July 28, 2025 | Men's Tennis
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the 2026 ITA Men's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame Class, including USC great Steve Johnson. Johnson joins four other honorees, including players John Isner and Kevin Anderson, coach Manny Diaz, and contributor John Frierson.
During his playing career, Johnson (2008-2012) helped lead USC to four consecutive NCAA team titles, and individually captured a pair of NCAA singles championships (2011-2012). The four-time All-American and two-time ITA Player of the Year closed out his career with an NCAA-record 72-match win streak.
In the pro circuit, Johnson posted an overall record of 197-204 on the ATP Tour. He won four singles titles in his career, reached a high of No. 21 in the world in 2016, won a pair of doubles titles and earned more than $8 million in career earnings. In 2016, Johnson and fellow American Jack Sock teamed up to earn the men's doubles bronze medal at the Rio Olympics.
Johnson's induction makes him the 22nd USC men's tennis representative in the ITA Men's Tennis Hall of Fame. He is the 19th USC men's player to be inducted and is the first player since Matt Anger was elected in as part of the class of 2014.
The 2026 ITA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony celebrates a remarkable group whose contributions have shaped collegiate tennis in distinct ways. John Isner, Stevie Johnson and Kevin Anderson reminded the tennis world that college tennis can serve as an excellent pathway to a successful professional tennis career, David Mullins, CEO of the ITA, said.
Together, they represent the diverse excellence that continues to elevate our sport, Mullens said.
The ITA Men's Hall of Fame inducted its first class in 1983 and has since inducted more than 270 players, coaches and contributors. Players are eligible for election to the Hall of Fame 10 years after the conclusion of their participation on a team, provided they are no longer playing on the pro tour. Coaches are eligible immediately following retirement. The main criteria for election includes college accomplishments and honors earned after college.
The Men's Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will take place before the NCAA Division I Championships at the University of Georgia in May 2026. Information for the May 2026 induction will become available later this year.
Trojans in ITA Men's Tennis Hall of Fame
1983
Alex Olmedo (P)
Rafael Osuna (P)
Dennis Ralston (P)
George Toley (C)
1984
Bob Lutz (P)
Stan Smith (P)
1985
Bob Falkenburg (P)
Gene Mako (P)
1986
Joe Hunt (P)
1997
Raul Ramirez (P)
2001
Ramsey Earnhart (P)
2002
Rick Leach (P)
2003
Bill Bond (P)
Dick Leach (C)
Robert Van't Hof (P)
2006
Tom Edlefsen (P)
2009
Bruce Manson (P)
Byron Black (P)
Wayne Black (P)
2014
Matt Anger (P)
2023
Peter Smith (C)
2026
Steve Johnson (P)
(P) — player
(C) — coach
