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August 31, 2007

Florida’s Paulo Barros and Marine Nizri win singles titles at the USPTA Grass Court Championships

Aug. 31, 2007 — Paulo Barros of Orlando, Fla., defended his men’s open title at the $5,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Grass Court Championships Sunday at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia after defeating James Kohr of York, Pa.,... (Full story …)

August 30, 2007

Hybrid Stringing Saves Money and Improves Performance, Says Ashaway's Steve Crandall

Six different main/cross combinations for a range of playing styles and budgets. (Full story …)

Billie Jean King launches GreenSlam

New Initiative Aims to Improve Environmental Practices in Sports. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel Debuts on DirecTV With Beginning of US Open Today

Sports and Lifestyle Network is on DIRECTV Channel 217; HD Channel to Launch Near End of 2007 (Full story …)

HEAD N.V. reveals a new model of corporate carbon responsibility with COOL EARTH

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD N.V. announced today an alliance with the global environmental charity, Cool Earth. The partnership will result in a worldwide environmental program - the first of its kind for a sporting goods company. Linking capital to climate... (Full story …)

2007 US Open Sets Four Consecutive Attendance Records in First Two Days

New Combined Day and Night Session Record of 60,619 Set on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Single Day Session Record of 36,886 Set on Tuesday Back-to-Back Sellouts of Both Night Sessions (Full story …)

Head Picks Most Radical Fan

Winners of “Are You Radical Enough?” contest to play with Andre Agassi in Las Vegas (Full story …)

August 29, 2007

Billie Jean King Launches GreenSlam

NEW YORK (Aug. 28, 2007) — Sports legend and social activist Billie Jean King is launching GreenSlam, an eco-conscious initiative to harness the power of sports, beginning with tennis, to create socially responsible change with positive environmental impact. One year... (Full story …)

The US Open is underway: Henin #1 Seed

When: August 27th to September 9th, 2007 Event Venue: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Surface: Hard/Outdoors Prize Money: $19,600,000 US Women’s Single Winner: $1,400,000 US Defending: Maria Sharapova Broadcast: USA Network and CBS... (Full story …)

MyTennisGroup.com Offers Tennis Players an Easy-To-Use Administrative Resource

MyTennisGroup.com offers tennis players an easy-to-use administrative resource to organize season courts and teams fast. (Full story …)

August 27, 2007

DecoTurf Celebrates 30 Years at the US Open

Andover, MA — The 2007 US Open marks the 30th consecutive year that the world-renowned Grand Slam has selected DecoTurf as the playing surface. The US Open was originally played on grass until Forest Hills switched to clay courts in... (Full story …)

Dunlop Star James Blake Wins Pilot Pen Championship

Enters US Open After Notching 10th ATP Career Singles Title. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel Launching on DirectTV

Channel 217 will be Tennis Channel's new home when the sports and lifestyle network launches on DIRECTV Monday, Aug. 27. The channel’s position centers it perfectly for its audience, next to ESPN’s pod of channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN News, ESPN... (Full story …)

August 24, 2007

PTR and MotionExpert Join Forces

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and MotionExpert have joined forces to provide PTR tennis teachers and coaches worldwide with video analysis software that will help their players improve more quickly by enhancing their attention to detail.... (Full story …)

New Fiber Technology Breakthrough Big Benefit for Tennis Players

Drymax® Tennis Socks are the First to Effectively Remove Moisture From Skin, Allowing Tennis Players to play Longer & Harder without Blisters and Discomfort (Full story …)

August 23, 2007

'The Legends Ball' Silent, Live, and Online Auction to Benefit the ITHF

Vacation Getaways, Event Tickets, Fantasy Sports Experiences, Federer Signed Wimbledon Racquet, U2’s Edge Signed Guitar and More up for Bid. Live and Silent Auction at Cipriani 42nd Street and Online at www.tennisfame.com. (Full story …)

Industry Looses Frank McDavid After Long Courageous Battle Against Cancer

Frank McDavid entered his Father’s home on Sunday, August 5, 2007, after a long and courageous battle against colon cancer. Frank was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina July 27, 1945. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel... (Full story …)

Dunlop Announces 4 Players Ranked in ATP Top 10

James Blake Leads Dunlop Pack as World # 6. All Playing with the Design and Technology of the Aerogel Racquets. (Full story …)

Benedict Named National Promotions Manager for Wilson Racket Sports

CHICAGO — Wilson Racquet Sports announced today that Andy Benedict has been named the new National Promotions Manager. In this role, Benedict will focus on the administration and day to day execution of Wilson’s tennis industry and grass roots initiatives.... (Full story …)

August 22, 2007

Sharapova to Debut Limited Edition Racquet Bags at 2007 U.S. Open

Tennis Superstar Brings Fashion and Function to On-Court Collection (Full story …)

August 20, 2007

Tennis Life Magazine Announces Major Growth for 2008

Increases frequency, adds special travel annual, and launches U.K. edition (Full story …)

Tennis Channel Names Timothy Russell Vice President, Advertising Sales, New York

LOS ANGELES — Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and passionate lifestyle of tennis, today announced the appointment of Timothy Russell to vice president of advertising sales, New York. In this position... (Full story …)

Pilot Pen Tournament Chooses DecoTurf Once Again

Andover, MA — The Connecticut Tennis Center, on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, has chosen DecoTurf once again as the cushioned playing surface for the exciting Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament. The Pilot Pen is the final stop... (Full story …)

August 17, 2007

Velasco Receives Special Texas Tennis Award

Ken McAllaster, Executive Director of the USTA, Texas Division, presents Manager and Director of Tennis, Fernando Velasco with the USTA Texas Section Senior Sprit Award. This award honors a player who, in addition to having high sectional ranking, exemplifies the... (Full story …)

August 16, 2007

Today, Viking Athletics Introduced its New Line of Platform Tennis Equipment for the 2007/2008 season

Lindenhurst, New York, August 15, 2007 — Today, Viking Athletics introduced its new line of platform tennis equipment for the 2007/2008 season. The new line consists of nine paddles: Pro V1 Plus™ featuring Viking's new Shock Absorbing Ring (SAR) OZ™... (Full story …)

August 15, 2007

USTA to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Althea Gibson's Historic Victory

Gibson to be Inducted into US Open Court of Champions. Opening Night Celebration — Themed “Breaking Barriers” — Will Feature African American Female Pioneers Including Aretha Franklin, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun, Dr. Mae Jemison and More. Mayor Bloomberg, Billie Jean King and Mrs. Jackie Robinson to Join in Tribute. Aretha Franklin to Perform at Ceremony. (Full story …)

Ferris State Professional Tennis Management and Midtown Clubs Announce Partnership.

The Ferris State University Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program and Midtown Clubs are excited to announce their recent partnership intended to benefit the entire tennis industry. Midtown Clubs, the nation’s leader in upscale athletic club and sports resort management, will... (Full story …)

August 14, 2007

PTM Seminar at Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC Saturday, Oct. 20th

The Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC, will host a seminar on Saturday, Oct. 20. The on-court presenter will be Kelly Gunterman, Director of Tennis at Gunterman Tennis Schools, located at Amelia Island, FL, and... (Full story …)

US Open Series Event in Toronto Again Chooses DecoTurf

Andover, MA — The “Greatest Road Trip in Sports” heads north to Toronto this week as the Women’s Rogers Cup becomes the latest US Open Series tournament to be played on cushioned DecoTurf. This is the sixth consecutive year that... (Full story …)

August 13, 2007

Wilson Racket Sports Highlights Commitment to Environmental Responsibility With New Green Initiative

CHICAGO — Wilson Racquet Sports today announced the details of their new Green Initiative, a program committed to developing and implementing environmentally responsible products and manufacturing procedures across the racquet brand’s major product categories. As the world’s leading racquet sports... (Full story …)

Nautic Partners, LLC and Management Acquire Prince Sports, Inc.

Performance Tennis Brand Sets Sights on Continued Growth (Full story …)

August 10, 2007

WTA This Week: The Rogers Cup

When: August 11th to 19th Where: Rexall Centre, Toronto, Canada Defending Champion: Ana Ivanović Purse: U.S. $1.34 Million This weekend the Rogers Cup kicks off at the Rexall Centre in Toronto, Canada. This event comes but once in every two... (Full story …)

August 9, 2007

HEAD NV Announces Results for the Three and Six Months ended 30 June 2007

Amsterdam –– Head N.V. (NYSE: HED; VSX: HEAD), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announced the following results today. For the three months ended 30 June 2007 compared to the three months ended 30 June 2006: Net... (Full story …)

USPTA Offers an Array of Specialty Courses at World Conference

Tennis conference will be held in September in Wesley Chapel, Fla. (Full story …)

August 8, 2007

Dunlop Star Tommy Robredo Captures 5th Career ATP Title

Wins Second Championship at Poland’s Orange Prokom Open. (Full story …)

August 7, 2007

East Hampton Pro/Am Tennis Invitational Benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation

East Hampton, New York; August 7, 2007: The 3rd Annual East Hampton Pro/Am Tennis Invitational benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation is scheduled to take place over the weekend of August 18th and 19th at the prestigious East Hampton Indoor/Outdoor Tennis... (Full story …)

The New Babolat Aero 112 Launching August 2007

Maximum comfort, power, and fastest swing speed (Full story …)

The New Babolat Drive Z 110 Launching August 2007

Maximum Power, optimal comfort, and maneuverability (Full story …)

The New Babolat Drive Z 118 Launching August 2007

Maximum Power, optimal comfort, and maneuverability (Full story …)

August 6, 2007

Prince Continues Momentum Through Second Quarter

Company has #1 Hottest New Racquet and is #1 in Racquet Product Innovation (Full story …)

DecoTurf is once Again the Tennis Surface of Choice for the Rogers Cup

Andover, MA — Continuing a partnership that began in 1987, DecoTurf has once again been selected as the tennis surface of the Rogers Cup ATP Tournament. The Tournament will to be played on DecoTurf cushioned tennis surfaces in Montréal on... (Full story …)

August 3, 2007

Ferris State Professional Tennis Management and Midtown Clubs Announce Partnership.

August 1, 2007 — The Ferris State University Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program and Midtown Clubs are excited to announce their recent partnership intended to benefit the entire tennis industry. Midtown Clubs, the nation’s leader in upscale athletic club and... (Full story …)

August 2, 2007

Wilson [K]Factor Claims 5 of Top 10 hot new racquets

Chicago — Wilson Racquet Sports continues its growth for 2007, increasing their market share over year end 2006 and reinforcing Wilson’s position as the overwhelming #1 choice of players everywhere. According to the Sports Marketing Surveys YTD June 2007 report,... (Full story …)

USPTA offers high school coaches workshop

At World Conference on Tennis. Workshop is sponsored by the USTA (Full story …)

August 1, 2007

Fila Names Gary Wakley Vice President Footwear

New York, NY, July 25, 2007 — President of Fila’s global operations, Y.C. Cho announced today that the company had named Gary Wakley as Vice President, Footwear. Mr. Wakley, 58, joins Fila from Prince Sports Inc. where he spent the... (Full story …)

Ferris State Professional Tennis Management and Midtown Clubs Announce Partnership

August 1, 2007 — The Ferris State University Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program and Midtown Clubs are excited to announce their recent partnership intended to benefit the entire tennis industry. Midtown Clubs, the nation’s leader in upscale athletic club and... (Full story …)

Sacramento Capitals Capture WTT Championship With 24-20 Win Over New York Buzz

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (July 29, 2007) – The Sacramento Capitals defeated the New York Buzz 24-20 in overtime to win a record sixth World TeamTennis Championship in Roseville, Calif. The Caps last won the WTT title in 2002. This was New... (Full story …)