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March 11, 2010

US Open National Playoffs - Men's and Women's Championships to be Played at 2010 Olympus US Open Series Events in Atlanta and Stanford, Respectively

US Open National Playoffs Men’s and Women’s Champions Receive Wild Card Entry into 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament On-line Registration Open at www.USOpen.org for Most Sectional Qualifying Events (Full story …)

Deborah Slaner Larkin Named Executive Director for USTA Serves

*WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 11, 2010 - *The USTA announced today that Deborah Slaner Larkin has been named Executive Director of USTA Serves - Foundation for Academics. Character. Excellence., the philanthropic and charitable entity of the USTA. In this role,... (Full story …)

Hingis to face Clijsters and Williams sisters in World TeamTennis’ 35th season

WTT Pro League releases schedule for 2010 season (Full story …)

March 10, 2010

Dunlop Sport and Family Circle Cup Partner to Send a Lucky Fan to the French Open

Dunlop Returns as Official Ball & Racquet for Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier Event (Full story …)

Hewitt To Play First Atlanta Tennis Championships, July 19-25

*Atlanta, GA - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - *Former No. 1 player Lleyton Hewitt is joining the growing list of tennis stars committed to play the first Atlanta Tennis Championships July 19-25. The Atlanta event, owned and operated by USTA... (Full story …)

BackOffice Associates Wins Grand Slam Signing Top Tennis Talent

Company announces multi-year deal with BEST Tennis clients’ Sam Querrey, Mardy Fish and Bob & Mike Bryan along with Melanie Oudin (Full story …)

Media Alert: Melanie Oudin Exclusive Photo and Interview Opportunities Available at Indian Wells, Plus Surprise Announcement

Melanie Oudin Announces Partnership with Virgin Mobile USA (Full story …)

Virgin Mobile USA Believes in Melanie Oudin; Partners with World Ranked Teen Tennis Sensation

Comprehensive Relationship Includes $1,000,000 Donation to Homeless Youth with U.S. Open Win (Full story …)

USPTA Announces Redesign of Tennis-Health.com

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s announcement of the redesign of tennis-health.com shows its continued commitment to communicate the tremendous health benefits of tennis and that tennis is fun, easy, exercise for people of all skill, age and fitness levels.... (Full story …)

March 9, 2010

International Tennis Hall of Fame Honors Switzerland's Heinz Grimm with the Golden Achievement Award

NEWPORT, R.I., U.S.A., March 9, 2010 - The International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation have announced that Heinz Grimm of Switzerland is the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Golden Achievement Award. The Golden Achievement Award is... (Full story …)

Tennis Channel to Carry 90 Hours of Live Matches at 2010 BNP Paribas Open

Nine Straight Days of Network Coverage on Tap from Indian Wells, Calif., Including Live Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals, 12-Hour Days and 70 Hours of Encore Competition Telecast Begins Friday with “Hit For Haiti” Relief Exhibition that Features Agassi, Sampras, Navratilova, Federer, Nadal, Graf, Davenport and Henin (Full story …)