August 2008 Monthly Archive
August 28, 2008
USTA Launches New and Innovative Physical Education Curriculum for Schools
Collaboration with Dr. Robert Pangrazi Provides Comprehensive and Turn-key Solution for Teachers
USTA Launches Branded Channels on YouTube
Channels to be Devoted to Professional Tennis and Recreational Tennis. US Open Bonus Footage Available for the First Time on USTA YouTube Channel.
August 27, 2008
USTA Serves OPENing Night Gala
Karen Eliezer (2nd from left), Executive Director of USTA Serves - the philanthropic and charitable entity of the USTA - welcomes more than 200 guests including (far left) Patrick McEnroe, Anna Wintour (2nd from right) Gordon Smith Executive Director and...
Barbara Walters to Present Eugene L. Scott Award to Billie Jean King
NEW YORK, NY — Broadcasting legend Barbara Walters will present the Eugene L. Scott Award to tennis legend Billie Jean King at the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s “Legends Ball” on Friday, September 5th beginning at 6:30 pm at Cipriani...
Babolat Launches the Only Legal Performance Enhancement: Addiction String Hits the Market
Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, a leading manufacturer of tennis products, announces the introduction of its newest multifilament string, Addiction. Babolat created the new Addiction string for players looking for the right blend of comfort, power, and durability. This multifilament string...
Babolat’s New XS Racquets Hit the (Sweet) Spot
Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, a leading manufacturer of tennis products, announces the introduction of a new range of high performance tennis racquets-the XS line-featuring Babolat’s new Xtra Sweetspot technology. To meet the needs of intermediate players, Babolat engineered the new...
Dunlop Reloads its Tour Team with American Young Guns
Jesse Levine and Jamea Jackson Head to the U.S. Open with Dunlop Racquets
USTA to Open U.S. Open SoHo in Downtown Manhattan
First-Ever US Open Store in New York City Opens Today. Featured Merchandise to Include Vintage Line, Heidi Klum “Green” Tee and US Open DVD Board Game.
Tennis Governing Bodies Appoint Jeff Rees as Director of Tennis Integrity Unit and Adopt Uniform Anti-Corruption Code
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, ATP, International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Grand Slam Committee announced today both the appointment of Jeff Rees as Director of the sport’s newly formed Tennis Integrity Unit and the landmark adoption of a uniform...
USTA to Launch Wide-Ranging Green Initiatives at 2008 US Open
Billie Jean King to Serve as Campaign Spokesperson. Evian© Natural Spring Water Supporting New On-Site Recycling Program Natural Resources Defense Council Partners As Strategic Advisor On All Initiatives
Climb For Cancer Foundation Partners with USTA Florida Section Foundation and USTA Florida
Charitable Organizations Call on Tennis Community to Raise Money for Cancer and Tennis
Heidi Klum Designs Limited Edition US Open ‘Green’ Tee
T-Shirt to Be Sold at the 2008 US Open, USOpen.org and SoHo Pop-Up Store
DIRECTV, USA Network and CBS Deliver a Big Serve with 2008 US Open Interactive
Service Returns This Year with Three Extra Days of Coverage from CBS; Provides Access to More Than 400 Hours Of Interactive Tournament Coverage Only On DIRECTV
Frey Wins Fifth Annual BWI
BOSTON — Celeste Frey won this year's Boston Women's Invitational 6-2, 6-2 over Erika Bueno. Frey is a resident of Gloucester, Massachusetts and Bueno resides in Charlestown. The event was held at the Beverly Golf and Tennis Club. The tournament...
August 25, 2008
Ready, Set, Serve: Rums of Puerto Rico Serves Up Hip Rum Cocktails at BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis
NEW YORK — For the second consecutive year, the flavors of Puerto Rico, from cool rum cocktails to hot rum-inspired dishes created by Chef Wilo Benet of Pikayo restaurant and Mario Pagan of Chayote restaurant, both in San Juan, Puerto...
August 21, 2008
The Legends Ball Auction to Benefit the ITHF
Hit Sessions with Agassi, Courier and Seles up for bid in the Live and Silent Auction.
Penn Tennis Balls to be Featured on Discovery Channel’s ‘Some Assembly Required’
Phoenix, AZ — Penn tennis balls will be featured on Discovery Channel’s hit show “Some Assembly Required” on Thursday, September 4th 8:30 ET/PT, where host Brian Unger, a comedian known for his work on The Daily Show, will take viewers...
PTR New England Professional Development Day Set
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold a New England Professional Development Day on October 12, 2008, at the Middlebury Racquet Club in Middlebury, Connecticut. The event is open to all PTR and USPTA teaching professionals,...
August 20, 2008
Wilson’s Juan Martin Del Potro Wins Fourth Straight Title
Del Potro pushes through another victory with [K] Six.One 95 and [K] Factor Dominates in Olympic Doubles
USOpen.org Launches with Enhanced Technology and In-Depth Coverage
The Newly Redesigned Website Includes Enhanced myUSOpen.org Customizable Area, Dynamic Interactive Components, and Increased Mobile Content. Additional Broadband Video Will Feature a Live Show During Each Hour of the Day Sessions, Presented by American Express.
US Open Opening Night Celebration to Feature Parade of Champions and Star-Studded Entertainment
More than Twenty-Five US Open Singles Champions to Take Part in Special On-Court Ceremony Hosted by Oscar Winner Forest Whitaker. Special Musical Performances by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Band Earth, Wind & Fire and Broadway’s Jersey Boys.
Prince Lets Players CUSTOMYZE IT
What does your custom O³ Speedport Black look like?
Wilson Official Stringer of the 2008 US Open Using Innovative New Stringing Machine
CHICAGO — For the 3rd consecutive year, Wilson has been the official stringer of the US Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments of the year. The Wilson stringing team will string nearly 3,000 racquets in the three weeks...
August 19, 2008
HEAD Pro Brings Home the Gold from Beijing
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD player Stanislas Wawrinka and partner Roger Federer earned an Olympic Gold Medal in men’s doubles after a 6-3, 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-3 victory over the Swedish team of Thomas Johansson and HEAD player Simon Aspelin, who took...
World No. 1s Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic Named 2008 US Open Top Seeds
Ten Grand Slam Champions Among the Seeded Players, Including Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic, Lindsay Davenport, Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Amelie Mauresmo.
August 18, 2008
Wilson’s Mitch Williams Dominates the 2008 World Racquetball Championships
CHICAGO — The 14th International Racquetball Federation (IRF) 2008 World Championships concluded as nearly 200 players representing 30 countries competed for coveted gold medals in singles and doubles as well as points for team/country awards. The event was held August...
Billie Jean King to be Honored at ‘Legends Ball’
NEW YORK, NY — The premier social event of the tennis season, the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s “Legends Ball” returns to Cipriani 42nd Street, in New York City on Friday, September 5th at 6:30 pm — the last Friday...
Planned New Fan Enhancements and Programming for 2008 US Open
New Features Include Special 40th Anniversary Celebration, US Open Green Initiatives, YouTube Digital Channel, Enhanced Fan Ticket Exchange Program and More. Popular Features Returning Include Free Hand-Held TV’s, Children Anthem Singers, Instant Replay with Three Challenges, and Expanded Merchandise Offerings.
Federer-Nadal Marathon on Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel is airing a “You’re The One” during prime time (ET) Monday-Friday, Aug. 18-22. On Monday, Aug. 18, Rafael Nadal will take over the No. 1 ranking in men’s tennis, the first time in 237 weeks since Roger Federer...
Rafael Nadal and his Aeropro Drive — World Number One
Vamos Rafa!
August 14, 2008
Tennis Channel's Destination Tennis Heads South to Atlanta in August
Calloway Gardens, Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia Tech University, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and Little Five Points Line the Agenda
Paolo Altamura, Ellesse USA CEO From 1980-1988 Passes
Paolo Altamura, CEO of Ellesse USA, Inc. from 1980-1988 -- Before the reign of Chris Everet and Boris Becker, Paolo Altamura introduced Ellesse Tennis and Skiwear to the US market. Paolo, and his wife Giovanna, Ellesse USA's National Sales Director,...
Rising Star Jessie Levine and USTA Boys' 18s National Champion Austin Krajicek Headline US Open Wild Cards
Six Americans Awarded Entry. Local Tennis Player Bryan Koniecko (Syosset) Receives Qualifying Wild Card
Historic Garneau Tennis Club Converts to Nova'Pro Clay
80 Year-Old Canadian Venue to Get Historical Designation
August 13, 2008
USTA to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Open Era at the 2008 US Open
40 Champions in 40 Years to Be Honored in Special On-Court Ceremony Historic Event will be Celebrated Throughout Tournament with Commemorative Book, Special Clothing Lines, Collectibles and Video Vignettes
US Open Wild Cards Awarded to Four Teenagers
Other Wild Cards Include U.S. Fed Cuppers Jamea Jackson and Ahsha Rolle
USPTA Offers High School Coaches Workshop at World Conference on Tennis
– Workshop sponsored by USTA –
August 12, 2008
DecoTurf Surface Chosen for the Legg Mason Tennis Classic
Andover, MA, August 2008 –- For the sixth consecutive year, the organizers of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic have chosen DecoTurf as the Official Surface provider of their world-class tennis tournament. The Legg Mason Tennis Classic, celebrating its 40th year,...
Twenty Children Ages 12-and-Under to Perform Patriotic-Themed Songs on the World's Stage at the 2008 US Open
Winners Competed at the Second Annual US Open Casting Call Held Earlier this Summer at Radio City Music Hall
August 11, 2008
The 2008 Hamptons Pro/Am Tennis Invitational Benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation
Wainscott, NY -- The 4th Annual Hamptons Pro/Am Tennis Invitational benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation is scheduled to take place on August 17th at the prestigious East Hampton Indoor/Outdoor Tennis Facility in Wainscott, NY. The Prostate Cancer Foundation holds two...
August 7, 2008
Jelena Jankovic Uses Prince O3 Technology to Become World's New No.1
Monday, August 11, 2008 -- 23 year-old Jelena Jankovic will officially become the new No.1 ranked female tennis player in the world - only the 18th woman ever to claim the sport’s top spot. It has been a wild ride...
Ashaway Adds 512 Model to Line of AMPS Squash Shoes
New Anatomic Stability and Cushioning System improves rebound and support. AMPS Technology provides complete foot support, increased comfort, reduced fatigue.
August 5, 2008
HEAD Pro Andy Murray Claims First ATP Masters Series Title
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD players fought their way to victory last week at tournaments around the world. No. 8 seeded HEAD Player Andy Murray defeated World No. 3 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6 (5) to earn his first Masters Series Title...
August 1, 2008
HEAD and Penn Launch Pages on Facebook
Phoenix, AZ – August 1, 2008 –- HEAD and Penn have launched two Facebook pages giving tennis enthusiasts the opportunity to discuss and learn about HEAD and Penn technologies and products, post videos and images and discuss all aspects of...
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