September 2007 Monthly Archive

September 27, 2007

PGA TOUR Superstores Now Carry USPTA Instructional Tennis DVDs

Atlanta stores are first to carry USPTA DVDs. (Full story …)

September 26, 2007

Max Brownlee to Pursue New Venture

Boulder, CO –- Babolat, one of the leading manufacturers of tennis racquets, today announced that Max Brownlee, General Manager of Babolat North America, is leaving the company to pursue a new venture. Max Brownlee joined Babolat in 2000 when the... (Full story …)

September 25, 2007

New Ashaway SuperNick XL Micro Squash String

Ashaway, RI — Ashaway Racket Strings has improved its SuperNick® XL Micro squash string to provide increased durability, improved shot making, and stronger brand recognition. By modifying the string's unique construction of nylon multifilament core and double-braided multifilament jacket, Ashaway... (Full story …)

September 24, 2007

Sean O'Brien Named Global Footwear Director for Wilson Racket Sports

CHICAGO — Wilson Sporting Goods announced today that Sean O’Brien has been named Global Footwear Director for Racquet Sports. In his new position, O’Brien will be responsible for all aspects of Wilson’s footwear development and marketing on a global level.... (Full story …)

U.S. Teams Announced for Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup Finals

Finals Will Be Played in Reggio Emilio, Italy, September 25-30 (Full story …)

International Tennis Hall of Fame to Honor Nancy P. Jeffett as 2007 Golden Achievement Award Winner

NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that Nancy P. Jeffett, President and Trustee of the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation, is the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Golden Achievement Award. The Golden Achievement Award is... (Full story …)

Boca Raton’s John Joyce Named USPTA Professional of the Year

John Joyce, a USPTA Professional 1 and director of tennis at Boca West Country Club, recently received the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Alex Gordon Award for Professional of the Year. Joyce, who has been a USPTA member for 22... (Full story …)

One Standout Earns USPTA Master Professional Distinction for 2007

Rosemary DeHoog recently earned recognition as Master Professional in the United States Professional Tennis Association, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession. DeHoog, who has been a member of the USPTA for 34 years, is the head tennis professional... (Full story …)

September 21, 2007

This Week in Tennis: The China Open

Date: September 17th to September 23rd Event Venue: Beijing Tennis Center Total Prize Money: $600,000 The Beijing Tennis Center has been seeing some serious competitive action this week as it plays host to the China Open. The finals are set... (Full story …)

Port Saint Lucie’s Zguns Wins Singles Title at USPTA Championships

Wesley Chapel, Fla. –- Adrians Zguns of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., claimed the men’s open title at the $30,000 USPTA International Championships Thursday at the Saddlebrook Resort Tennis Center in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Zguns, the No. 2 seed, earned the... (Full story …)

September 20, 2007

USPTA Awards Honor Standouts in Tennis Profession

September 20, 2007 — The United States Professional Tennis Association recognized outstanding tennis coaches, players, managers and volunteers during its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis on September 20. The USPTA, the world’s oldest and largest... (Full story …)

USPTA Announces New National Board of Directors for 2007

The United States Professional Tennis Association installed its new national board of directors that will serve the association until September 2009. Officers include a new president and vice president. The new board took office during the 80th USPTA World Conference... (Full story …)

September 19, 2007

Tennis Channel Appoints Brian Wild to Executive Director, On-Air Creative Susie Romano Named Executive Director, Ad Sales and Affiliate Marketing

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 appointments of Brian Wild to executive director, on-air creative, and Susie Romano to executive director,... (Full story …)

September 18, 2007

2007 USTA Florida State Doubles Championships Post Press Release - tennis

The Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach played host this past weekend to 368 USTA junior tennis players for the 59th annual 2007 USTA Florida State Doubles Championships, September 15-16. The doubles tournament produced exciting matches between top junior tennis... (Full story …)

September 17, 2007

Texas Tennis Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2007

George P. Mitchell, John Kniffen, Charles Le Master, Barbara Smith, and Semp Russ to be inducted November 10, 2007 (Full story …)

Racquet Sports Industry Offers New Marketing Opportunity in 2008

Racquet Sports Industry, the largest tennis trade publication in the world, will be offering a new marketing opportunity in 2008 called the “RSI.com Site Block.” The Site Block is an exclusive sponsorship of RSI Magazine’s official website, RacquetSportsIndustry.com, for one-month... (Full story …)

World’s Top 8 Tennis Players to be Cast as Chinese Terracotta Warriors

Shanghai, China — The ATP, governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit, has commissioned a sculptor to create Terracotta Warriors of the best eight tennis players in the world to mark the Tennis Masters Cup, the prestigious circuit ending... (Full story …)

International Tennis Hall of Fame Honors Peter Hurley With Chairman's Award

NEWPORT, RI — International Tennis Hall of Fame Chairman Wick Simmons has announced that Peter Hurley is the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Chairman’s Award. The Chairman’s Award recognizes outstanding service by a Hall of Fame Board Member. “Pete has... (Full story …)

Lea Pericoli of Italy to be Honored With the 2007 Fed Cup Award of Excellence

NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have announced that Italy’s Lea Pericoli is the recipient of the 2007 Fed Cup Award of Excellence. Presentation of the Fed Cup Award of Excellence... (Full story …)

September 13, 2007

Bryan Bros. Clinch Stanford ATP Doubles Race

American Twins Finish Year-end No. 1 for Third Straight Year (Full story …)

This week in Tennis: The Wismilak Open/Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic

When: September 10th to September 16th, 2007 Where: Bali, Indonesia Surface: Hard Court Defending: Svetlana Kuznetsova Prize Money: $225,000 The Wismilak Open/Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic is underway on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Defending champion, Svetlana Kuznetsova, who has won... (Full story …)

HEAD Pros Swing into the Finals at the U.S. Open

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD players enjoyed two weeks of challenging and successful tournaments in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. at the 2007 U.S. Open. World No. 2 and HEAD player Svetlana Kuznetsova battled her way through to the final round of the... (Full story …)

September 11, 2007

Madison Brengle and Patrick McEnroe join Advanta WTT Smash Hits

New York, N.Y. (September 11, 2007) — Teenager Madison Brengle of Dover, Del., and Patrick McEnroe have been added to the field for the 2007 Advanta WTT Smash Hits, a charity tennis event co-hosted by Billie Jean King and Elton... (Full story …)

DEUCE Magazine Launches First Online Issue

ATP’s Official Publication showcases exclusive Federer, Djokovic stories (Full story …)

September 10, 2007

Wilson Dominates 2007 Grand Slam Capturing 7 of 8 Singles Championships

Federer and Henin Deliver Another Wilson Titles Sweep at 2007 US Open (Full story …)

Steve Zalinski Retires From Dunlop

Tennis Industry Veteran to Continue Affiliation with Racquet Company (Full story …)

September 7, 2007

The US Open is nearing the Finals!

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 …)

September 6, 2007

Bill Tym and Alex Gordon to be inducted into USPTA’s Hall of Fame

They are only two of nine to ever receive the honor. (Full story …)

September 5, 2007

Tennis Channel Signs Bud Collins

Beloved Writer, Analyst, Personality and “Tennis Institution” to Provide Live-Match Commentary, Appear in Original Programming and Act as Editor in Residence Throughout Year (Full story …)

September 4, 2007

John Isner Officially Signs With Prince Sports, Inc.

Bordentown, NJ – September 4, 2007 –- Prince has big news to share…literally. After years of playing with their racquets, John Isner, the six foot, nine inch American up-and-comer has officially signed with the industry leader. By making the partnership... (Full story …)

Beijing Olympic Tennis to be Played on DecoTurf

Andover, MA, September 4, 2007 — DecoTurf, the most recognized tennis court surface in the world, announced that their full cushioned tennis surface DecoTurf II, has been selected for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The Beijing Organizing Committee... (Full story …)

Prince Sports, Inc. Joins Fight to Improve Environmental Practices in Sports

Tennis Leader Joins Billie Jean King’s GreenSlam Initiative (Full story …)