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May 2013

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Marketplace Fairness Act Passes Senate There may be good news soon for brick-and-mortar tennis pro and specialty shops. In March, the U.S. Senate, by a large bi-partisan majority, voted for an amendment to the budget bill that would require... (Click here to read more...)

April 2013

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USTA Study Shows Positive Influences of Tennis USTA Serves, the national charitable foundation of the USTA, recently released the results of the USTA Serves Special Report, “More Than a Sport: Tennis, Education and Health.” The study, conducted among high... (Click here to read more...)

March 2013

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February 2013

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Head, Djokovic Introduce Graphene Speed Pro Head has introduced the new YouTek Graphene Speed Pro racquet, which world No. 1 Novak Djokovic debuted at the Australian Open in January. The new frame introduces Head Graphene. According to Head, the... (Click here to read more...)

January 2013

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November 2012

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Industry Veteran John Embree Named As New CEO/Executive Director for USPTA Industry veteran John Embree is the new CEO/Executive Director of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association. Embree will take the administrative reigns from Tim Heckler, who will retire at... (Click here to read more...)

September 2012

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FCC Ruling Favors Tennis Channel Over Comcast The Federal Communications Commission’s 3-2 ruling in July in favor of Tennis Channel over cable giant Comcast may have come just in time for US Open fans. Although at press time Comcast... (Click here to read more...)

August 2012

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July 2012

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June 2012

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Prince Sports Files for Bankruptcy Protection Prince Sports Inc. announced on May 1 that it filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 reorganization in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The filing, which includes Prince’s U.S. affiliates, also included a proposed plan of... (Click here to read more...)

May 2012

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April 2012

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March 2012

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January 2012

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PTR Symposium Set for February in Orlando The PTR’s annual International Tennis Symposium will move to Orlando in 2012 — taking place at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando Feb. 24-27. The Symposium attracts nearly 1,000 tennis teachers... (Click here to read more...)

November 2011

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U.S. Senate Appropriations Funds PEP for 2012-2013 In a victory for physical education funding, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has followed the recommendation of the Labor, Health and Education Subcommittee and included $78 million in funding for the Carol... (Click here to read more...)

September 2011

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USTA Invests $1.3 Million for 10U in 26 Markets The USTA will invest $1.3 million to introduce 10 and Under Tennis in 26 communities. The USTA’s goal over the next five years is to bring 10 and Under Tennis... (Click here to read more...)

August 2011

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Industry Veteran Embree Joins Donnay USA Tennis industry veteran John Embree has joined Donnay USA as a consultant to be its director of sales and lead marketing efforts in the U.S., the racquet brand announced. Embree has served in... (Click here to read more...)

July 2011

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10 and Under Tennis Promotions Hit Nationally Now is the time to start promoting 10 and Under Tennis in your community, as the USTA’s advertising and promotional campaign to bring more kids into the game hits nationally, including a... (Click here to read more...)

June 2011

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W.H. Easter Egg Roll Features 10U Tennis, Obama Visit The 133rd annual White House Easter Egg Roll took place on April 25 on the South Lawn with 30,000 people attending and lots of activities and entertainment, including a 10... (Click here to read more...)

May 2011

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Tennis Participation Jumps 46% for 2000-2010 The latest data from the Physical Activity Council (PAC) shows participation in the sport grew 46% from 2000 through 2010, making tennis by far the fastest growing traditional participation sport in the U.S.... (Click here to read more...)

April 2011

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USTA, First Lady Team For ‘Let’s Move!’ Campaign The USTA has teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign to encourage young people across the country to get active, try tennis and lead healthy lifestyles. Part of... (Click here to read more...)

March 2011

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Babolat Teams Up with Roland Garros Babolat and Roland Garros have signed a five-year deal in which the French equipment manufacturer will provide the official ball for the French Open, stringing services for the tournament and a line of... (Click here to read more...)

February 2011

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Maria Sharapova Switches from Prince to Head Former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova has joined the Head stable of players and, according to the company, is working with Head to develop a new racquet for her game. The 23-year-old... (Click here to read more...)

January 2011

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November 2010

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Jon Muir Confirmed for 2nd Term as TIA President Jon Muir will remain on as president of the Tennis Industry Association for a second term, following recommendations from the TIA board of directors and its executive committee, to help see... (Click here to read more...)

September 2010

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Prince Announces Management Changes Prince Sports has appointed Gordon Boggis as chief executive officer. In addition, George Napier is retiring as chairman and CEO, but will stay connected to Prince as vice chairman. And Sam Cook joins Prince as general... (Click here to read more...)

August 2010

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Sampras, Agassi, Mac, Lendl to Meet in MSG Event Two of the greatest rivalries in tennis will resume at Madison Square Garden when tennis legends Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, and Ivan Lendl take to the court in the... (Click here to read more...)

July 2010

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USTA Tennis Teachers Conference Celebrates its 40th Year The USTA’s 40th Tennis Teachers Conference will be in New York City from Aug. 28 to 31. The event is a leading resource for teaching professionals, organizers and coaches. It will be... (Click here to read more...)

June 2010

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PTR to Debut Spring TennisFest in March 2011 Starting in March 2011, PTR will host an annual event on Hilton Head Island, S.C., for college tennis teams on spring break. “With more than 200 college coaches who are PTR members,... (Click here to read more...)

May 2010

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TIA Is Part of D.C. Lobbying Effort Sports industry leaders, executives, and celebrity athletes took to Capitol Hill on March 10 to “Get America Moving” by lobbying members of Congress to support the Carol M. White Physical Education Program and... (Click here to read more...)

April 2010

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Hall of Fame to Induct Doubles Stars, Wheelchair Leader The International Tennis Hall of Fame class of 2010 will include two doubles teams, Todd Woodbridge-Mark Woodforde and Gigi Fernandez-Natasha Zvereva, former player Owen Davidson, wheelchair tennis pioneer Brad Parks, and,... (Click here to read more...)

March 2010

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USTA Creates US Open National Playoffs The USTA is launching the US Open National Playoffs, which will provide the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to earn a wild card into the 2010 US Open Qualifying... (Click here to read more...)

February 2010

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Kempin Named CEO/President of Head USA Kevin Kempin has been named the CEO and president of Head USA, with responsibility for the Racquet Sport and Winter Sport divisions. Kempin previously was president of HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports, a position he was... (Click here to read more...)

January 2010