April 2008 Monthly Archive
April 29, 2008
Top Junior Tennis Academies Set to Compete in Inaugural Prince Plugged In World Championships
Kids and Coaches Head to Rome, Italy for Once In a Lifetime Opportunity
April 28, 2008
Octagon Signs Top South African Tennis Player Kevin Anderson
McLean, VA (April 28, 2008) -– Octagon today announced the signing of top-ranked South African tennis player Kevin Anderson to a full service representation agreement. A 21-year-old native of Johannesburg, Anderson played three seasons of collegiate tennis at the University...
"Legends Ball" Benefiting the International Tennis Hall of Fame Friday, September 5, 2008 at Cipriani in New York City
Honorees to Include Billie Jean King and Michael Chang More Than a Dozen Hall of Famers Expected to Attend 28th Annual Gala
April 24, 2008
Ektelon Introduces New Ultimate Racquet For Summer 2008
New Speedport Technology and Power Plug System Raises Bar High on Player Options
Prince and Viking Off to a Strong Start Since Announcing Acquisition
Brand Kicks Off Partnership With Extremely Strong Showing at APTA Nationals and Hall of Fame Celebration
Davydenko’s Recent Racquet Switch and Play Lead to Spike in Popularity and Demand for His Racquet
Bordentown, NJ – April 24, 2008 -– Two weeks ago, Nikolay Davydenko put together a string of wins at the Sony Ericsson Open beating Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal en route to capturing the biggest title of his career. His...
Wilson's Racquet Sports Consumer Catalog Achieves National Recognition
Wilson’s Graphic Design Team Receives Award
April 22, 2008
Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center Facilities Recognized for Outstanding Service in Promoting Sport
Facilities lauded for taking a proactive role delivering tennis across the U.S.
The USPTA Invites Everyone to Play Tennis – For the Health Of It!
-- USPTA introduces newest initiative --
HEAD Re-Signs Tennis Sensation Young
Kennelbach – Austria – April 2008 -– HEAD announced today that the company has re-signed an agreement with young tennis standout Donald Young. The partnership begins immediately and will continue through 2010. Coached by his parents Donald Sr. and Ilona,...
Max Brownlee “Comes Home” to Prince as Regional Vice President of Sales
Industry Veteran and Recent Racquet Sports Industry “Person of the Year” Ready to Help Bring Surging Brand to Next Level
Wheelchair Clinic Held at Family Circle Cup
Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry Vice President, Julie Jilly, presided over a wheelchair tennis drills clinic and exhibition Wednesday afternoon at the Family Circle Cup on Daniel Island, South Carolina. The exhibition featured PTR members Bob Masella...
Bälle de Mätch Names Zalatoris President
CHICAGO, IL (April 16, 2008) — Bälle de Mätch, the young apparel brand that continues to post record sales numbers, has named Paul Zalatoris president of the company. Zalatoris, who was recruited by Bälle de Mätch because of his strong...
April 16, 2008
WTAWorld.com: Family Circle Cup Tournament
When: April 12th to April 20th, 2008 Event Venue: Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina 2007 Champion: Jelena Jankovic Prize Money: $1,340,000 Playing Surface: Clay The 35th annual Family Circle Cup tournament is underway in Charleston, South Carolina...
April 15, 2008
Maria Sharapova Wins Bausch and Lomb Championships for Third Title of Year
2008 Australian Open Champ Keeps Wins Coming for O3 Racquet Technology
John Embree ‘Goes Green’ Becoming New President of Prince Americas
Bordentown, NJ – April 14, 2008 -– Prince Sports, Inc. is proud and excited to announce that John Embree will be joining the Company as its new President of Prince Americas, leading the charge for the brand in the United...
International Tennis Hall of Fame Presents Franklin R. Johnson with Samuel Hardy Award
NEWPORT, RI -- The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that USTA Immediate Past President Franklin R. Johnson has been named the recipient of the 2007 Samuel Hardy Award. This award is given annually to a volunteer(s) of the...
International Tennis Hall of Fame Announces Tennis Educational Merit Award Winners
NEWPORT, RI -- The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that Todd S. Ellenbecker of Scottsdale, Arizona, Sharon Rosenburgh of Indianapolis, Indiana and Kathleen Ann Stroia of St. Petersburg, Florida are the 2007 recipients of the Tennis Educational Merit...
April 14, 2008
John Embree 'Goes Green' Becoming New President of Prince Americas
Bordentown, NJ -- Prince Sports, Inc. is proud and excited to announce that John Embree will be joining the Company as its new President of Prince Americas, leading the charge for the brand in the United States, Latin America and...
April 10, 2008
HEAD Re-Signs Tennis Sensation Young
Kennelbach – Austria – April 2008 -– HEAD announced today that the company has re-signed an agreement with young tennis standout Donald Young. The partnership begins immediately and will continue through 2010. Coached by his parents Donald Sr. and Ilona,...
Tennis Channel to Sell Las Vegas Tournament to ATP
City and Network Created Historic Pro Tennis Tournament, Landmark Television Coverage
Family Circle Cup, Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika, and AVP Charleston Open Offer Charleston Elite Woman's Sports Package
CHARLESTON, SC –- With the grace and charm of a genuine southern belle, the genteel city of Charleston has long been renowned for its storied contributions to American history. With the arrival of premier tennis, golf, and pro beach volleyball...
April 9, 2008
Max Brownlee “Comes Home” to Prince as Regional Vice President of Sales
Industry Veteran and Recent Racquet Sports Industry “Person of the Year” Ready to Help Bring Surging Brand to Next Level
IRT Pro Jason Thoerner Extends Contract with HEAD for Additional 3 Years
Phoenix, Ariz. -– HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports has re-signed Jason Thoerner, a top men’s professional racquetball player to a three year deal to exclusively use racquetball equipment from HEAD. Thoerner (Pekin, Ill.) is currently ranked ninth on the International Racquetball Tour...
Top Ranked IRT Pro Shane Vanderson Renews Contract with HEAD
Phoenix, Ariz. -– HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports is proud to announce the resigning of Shane Vanderson, a top men’s professional racquetball player. Vanderson (Fort Myers, Fla.) is currently ranked fifth on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) and has signed a three...
April 7, 2008
2008 Sony Ericsson Open Re-Cap: Prince Dominates Sony Ericsson Open with 7 of 12 Finalist and 5 Champions!
What a weekend it was in Miami! A sign of the continued success of O3 technology, Prince players were firing on all cylinders this weekend at the 2008 Sony Ericsson Open - Everywhere fans looked, they saw players taking to...
April 3, 2008
Enel Becomes Official Partner of the ATP
London, United Kingdom -– The ATP, governing body for men’s professional tennis, today announced that Enel, Europe’s second largest energy company, has become an official partner of the ATP. As well as becoming the ATP’s official electricity partner, the three...
Family Circle Cup to Celebrate 35th Anniversary With Dunlop
Dunlop Signs on as Official Ball & Racquet for Legendary Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Event
Prince Furthers Company’s Commitment to Product Innovation and Validation
New Product Validation and Technical Expert to Ensure Very Best Products Reach Players
April 2, 2008
USTA Tennis & Education Foundation Appoints Five New Members to It's Board
Dunlop Signs on as Official Ball & Racquet for Legendary Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Event
Patrick McEnroe Named General Manager, USTA Elite Player Development
McEnroe to Lead Newly Focused Effort to Develop American Champions Unified Approach to Include “Champions Advisory Board” and “Coaches Commission” ‘USTA Pro Track’ To Be Launched As Pathway for Elite Junior Players
More Touring Pros Choosing to Don Prince Duds on Court
New Aerotech Line of Apparel Now Available and Gaining Fast Following Among Players
April 1, 2008
Gamma Sports Unveils New Zo Tour String
New Polyester String Added to Line of Gamma Tour Strings for the Elite Player
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