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January 2008 Monthly Archive

January 30, 2008

Octagon Signs WTA Tennis Players Daniela Hantuchova and Agnes Szavay

Agency Strengthens Management Portfolio with the Additions of Top 10 Ranked and 2008 Australian Open Semifinalist Hantuchova and Top 20 Ranked Szavay

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Smash Magazine Renews Title Sponsorship of Top Junior Event

Chrysler Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of 2008 SMASH State Open Clay Court Junior Cup

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DecoTurf Chosen for United States vs. Germany Fed Cup

Andover, MA — DecoTurf, the most recognized tennis surface in the world, announced that their 100% acrylic tennis surface DecoColor, has been selected for the Fed Cup Quarterfinal, February 2-3, at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club in California....

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HEAD Footwear Delivers First Product to the Market

Geared specifically for pro specialty performance on the court and at retail.

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January 28, 2008

Novak Djokovic and His New Wilson [K]Blade Tour Win Their First Grand Slam Title

Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga switch to new [K]Blade rackets for 2008 and go on to dominate the men’s draw at the OZ Open

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Maria Sharapova Leads O3 Dominance Down Under En Route to Third Grand Slam Title

Bordentown, NJ -– At only twenty years old, Maria Sharapova has already captured three of tennis’ four Grand Slam titles. With her Prince O3 White in hand, Sharapova soundly knocked off the No.1, No. 3, and No. 4 seeds on...

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January 23, 2008

The 2008 Miller Zell U.S. Squash Championships

Atlanta, Georgia, January 23, 2008 -– U.S. Squash announced today that Invesco, The Coca-Cola Company, and Raymond James Financial will present The 2008 Miller Zell U.S. Squash Championships, March 13th-16th, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Miller Zell Championships will include the...

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USPTA and Tennis Week Magazine Announce 2008 Partnership

HOUSTON - – The United States Professional Tennis Association and Tennis Week magazine are proud to announce they will continue their alliance after reaching an agreement to extend and expand their partnership in the coming year. As part of the...

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Babolat Introduces New Propulse Models for 2008: Roddick’s Signature Shoe and a First-Time Propulse Lady Model

Boulder, CO -– Babolat, one of the leading manufacturers of tennis products, announces the release of two new high performance tennis shoes: the 2008 Propulse model for men and the new Propulse tennis shoe for women, the Propulse Lady. The...

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Michelle Wilson Named Chief Marketing Officer, Pro Tennis

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA today announced that Michelle Wilson has been named Chief Marketing Officer, Professional Tennis. In this new role, Wilson will be responsible for all marketing, advertising, branding and creative services for professional tennis, including the...

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New DTL Line of Tennis and Fitness Apparel Hits the Sweet Spot With right Blend Performance, Style and Price

Houston, TX -– DTL Down The Line Sportswear Inc. (DTL) was created with a specific vision in mind: blend high-performance fabric and styles in tennis and fitness apparel for women and juniors, but without the high price tag…and do it...

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January 21, 2008

USPTA Announces 2008 Certification Exams for Tennis-Teaching Professionals

Tennis-teaching professionals will have the opportunity to earn the sport’s most respected certification by participating in one of more than 140 USPTA Certification Exams scheduled nationwide in 2008 (see attached schedule). USPTA’s Certification Exam includes an on-court evaluation of tennis...

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January 18, 2008

Bälle De Mätch Moves Business to Chicago and names New CFO

CHICAGO, IL — Bälle de Mätch, the tennis apparel brand favored for its style and comfort, has outgrown its Southern California roots and moved to Chicago in order to better service its increasing customer base. The 15-year-old company has become...

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USPTA announces 2008 Certification Exams for Tennis-Teaching Professionals

Tennis-teaching professionals will have the opportunity to earn the sport’s most respected certification by participating in one of more than 140 USPTA Certification Exams scheduled nationwide in 2008 (see attached schedule). USPTA’s Certification Exam includes an on-court evaluation of tennis...

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January 17, 2008

Tennis Life UK Magazine Hits the Streets

Tampa, FL— Tennis Life Magazine continues a trajectory of strategic growth in 2008 by announcing that the first issue of Tennis Life UK has now hit newsstands, bookstores and has mailed to UK subscribers. "The first issue features our cover...

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January 16, 2008

WTAWorld.com: The Australian Open

When: January 14th to January 27th Where: Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia Defending: Serena Williams Combined Prize Money (Men, Doubles etc.): 20,000,000 AU The 2008 Australian Open is underway in Melbourne, Australia. Defending champion Serena Williams will face a tough...

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Family Circle Cup Selects Winner of Fifth Annual T-Shirt Design Contest

CHARLESTON, SC (January 16, 2008) — The Family Circle Cup is proud to announce the fifth annual Family Circle Cup official T-shirt design contest WINNER! This year’s winning submission came from 26-year-old Joanna Hall from Lexington, KY. Hall is an...

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Top Players Switch to New Wilson [K]Factor Rackets at Australian Open

Justine Henin, Novak Djokovic, Serena and Venus Williams, Paul Henri-Mathieu, Feliciano Lopez, Lindsay Davenport and many others make the switch to [K]Factor for 2008

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Olympus America and USTA Announce New Title Sponsorship for US Open Series

New Six Year Partnership Set to Significantly Elevate US Open Series and the US Open New Agreement is the Most Comprehensive Sponsorship Partnership in the Company’s History

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January 10, 2008

Ashaway Introduces New Line of AMPS Squash Shoes

Ashaway, RI — Ashaway has introduced a new line of squash shoes that are anatomically molded to the natural shape of the human foot. Ashaway AMPS™ (Anatomic Multi-Performance System) athletic footwear supports the whole foot, not just the ball and...

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January 9, 2008

The Medibank International

When: Monday January 7th to Sunday January 13th, 2008 Where: Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Center in Sydney, Australia Winner Earnings: $95,500 US Defending: Kim Clijsters The world’s top tennis stars are in Sydney this week competing at the city’s largest...

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APTA Hall of Fame Inductions

January 9, 2008, Scarsdale, New York — Robert Brown, Chairman of the American Platform Tennis Association’s Hall of Fame Committee, announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2008. David Kjeldsen, CEO of Viking Athletics, will be the seventieth recipient of...

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Isner and Jankovic Head Down Under Wielding New O3 Speedport White

Design and Feel of Prince’s New Racquet Appealing to Wide Range of Elite Players

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January 8, 2008

Maria Sharapova Goes Gold Down Under

World’s Most Recognizable Female Athlete to Launch New On-Court Bag Collection at Australian Open

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January 7, 2008

Martina Navratilova to Cover All Tennis Channel Grand Slams in 2008

Tennis Icon’s First Assignment to be Primary Commentator with Veteran Sportscaster Bill Macatee on Network’s Australian Open Telecast January 14-27 Tennis Channel Unveils Australian Open On-Air Team, Telecast Schedule – Including Nightly Prime-Time

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January 3, 2008

Babolat Completes Regional Sales Manager Team: Hires David Dwelle for Southern Region

Boulder, CO -– Babolat, one of the leading manufacturers of tennis products, announces the company has added David Dwelle as Regional Sales Manager. Dwelle will be responsible for the Southern region of the country. David Dwelle has been a fixture...

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NGI Sports Adds "Aussie Clay" Tennis Surface to Its Diverse Product Line

CHATTANOOGA, TN — NGI Sports, known for creating state-of-the-art, eco-friendly court surfaces, has just introduced the Nova’ProAussieClay as part of its nationally recognized Nova'Pro series of tennis court surfaces. This new surface provides tennis players with a high performance, cost-effective,...

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January 2, 2008

USTA Selects Top Juniors to Compete in Two Prestigious International 14-and-Under Tournaments

Two-Week Trip to Europe includes Teen Tennis in Bolton, England, and Les Petits As in Tarbes, France

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Tennis Channel Opens New Operations Facility in Conjunction with High-Definition Launch Today

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure to Serve Network’s Original Productions, Tournament Telecasts, and Enable Future Media Platform Expansion

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