November 2008 Monthly Archive

November 21, 2008

NECP Sponsors Youth Tennis Tournament

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New England Consulting Partners LLC (www.neconsultingpartners.com) is sponsoring a tennis match this weekend between high school age youngsters from New York City and Boston. The event is being held at the Boston Athletic Club in South Boston (www.bostonathleticclub.com) this... (Full story …)

Penn Named as Official Ball of BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup

Phoenix, AZ - November 2008 - Penn has been named the official ball of the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup which will be taking place Monday, March 2 at Madison Square Garden. The event will be telecast... (Full story …)

November 20, 2008

Tennis Channel Continues 2008 Davis Cup Chase with Complete, Live Coverage This Weekend

Action Starts Friday as Stars David Ferrer, Marcel Granollers, Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez Continue Quest for Spain’s Third Championship (Full story …)

Tennis Channel to Premiere Six-Part Coaching Series

Tennis Channel Academy, hosted by Tracy Austin -- Series Premiere: Sunday, Nov. 23, 7:30pm (ET) Takes an Inside Look at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. (Full story …)

November 17, 2008

ATP Tennis Masters Cup Creates Men’s Tennis Legacy In China For Future

Tennis participation grows 4 million since 2004 Shanghai to host Asia’s most prestigious ATP World Tour event from 2009 onwards ATP set to launch Chinese version of ATP web site in 2009 (Full story …)

'On This Day in Tennis History' Book is the Latest Release from New Chapter Press

Compilation of Historical and Unique Tennis Events The Ideal Holiday Gift for Tennis Fans (Full story …)

November 14, 2008

The Lacoste Crocodile Brand Renews Its Partnership With The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Until 2013

Shanghai, China - LACOSTE, renowned lifestyle brand of relaxed Elegance, and the ATP, governing body for the men’s professional tennis circuit, today announced that they have extended their partnership. LACOSTE will continue as the official apparel and footwear partner of... (Full story …)

USPTA Offers Members Online Practice Planner Tool Through Career Center

-- Tool allows tennis teachers to build team or lesson practices -- (Full story …)

Team HEAD Player Shane Vanderson wins IRT Event in Japan

Phoenix, AZ— November 2008 - Shane Vanderson, a member of HEAD’s Elite Racquetball Team of National Pro Staff, won the 2008 IRT Japan International Tournament. The event, held in Tokyo, is the only International Racquetball Tour (IRT) event held outside... (Full story …)

Wilson Continues as Industry Leader

#1 Racquet Brand and #1 Hot New Racquet. (Full story …)

November 11, 2008

USPTA and Elations Join Forces in Licensing Agreement

The United States Professional Tennis Association and Elations, a drink to maintain healthy joints, have entered into a licensing agreement incorporating the USPTA's service mark, Tennis — for the health of it!SM Elations plans to promote Tennis — for the... (Full story …)

Harrison Brothers Make Academy New Home

Young American brothers and junior tennis standouts, Ryan and Christian Harrison, have made the move to Bradenton, Florida to train at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy at IMG Academies. Ryan and Christian have been living and training in Texas for... (Full story …)

November 7, 2008

Tennis Channel to Offer Complete Coverage of Men's Doubles Tennis Master Cup Championships

Bryan Brothers Make a Run for Record Fourth-Straight No. 1 Year-End Ranking Close to 30 Live and Same-Day Hours from Shanghai’s Iconic Qi Zhong Stadium, as World’s Top Doubles Players Close 2008 Season Nov. 9-16 (Full story …)

November 6, 2008

Tennis Channel Asks Viewers to Name Most Stylish Players in Tennis

Fans Vote Online for Stars with Most Fashion Sense Results Featured in Special Episode of Original Series Open Access Sunday, Nov. 23 (Full story …)

November 4, 2008

Gael Monfils Signs with Prince

Twenty-two Year Old Frenchman to Endorse Company’s Newest Racquet Technology Set to Launch in Spring 2009 (Full story …)

November 3, 2008

Prince Named Official Apparel and Footwear for the Prestigious Sony Ericsson Championships

Bordentown, NJ - November 3, 2008 - This week in Doha, Qatar, the top eight singles players and top four doubles teams will compete in the season-ending Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Championships for the largest purse in women’s tennis. One... (Full story …)

Lindsay Davenport to Join Tennis Channel Booth During Women's Year-End Sony Ericsson Championships

Three-Time Grand Slam Singles Champion and Former No. 1 to Handle Network Analyst Duties for the First Time (Full story …)

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference to Take Place in Naples, Fla.

-- Conference set for early December -- (Full story …)

Sunnyvale, California Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.5 Adult National Championships

TUCSON, Ariz. - November 2, 2008 - The women’s team from Sunnyvale, Calif. representing the USTA Northern California Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.5 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center... (Full story …)

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.5 Adult National Championships

TUCSON, AZ - November 2, 2008 - The men’s team from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico representing the USTA Caribbean Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.5 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center... (Full story …)

Baltimore Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.0 Senior National Championships

LAS VEGAS (NOVEMBER 2) - The women’s team from Baltimore, Md., representing the USTA Mid Atlantic section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.0 Senior National Championships held at the Darling Tennis Center in Las... (Full story …)

Roswell Men Crowned National Chamions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.0 Senior National Championships

LAS VEGAS (NOVEMBER 2) - The men’s team from Roswell, Ga., representing the USTA Southern section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.0 Senior National Championships held at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas,... (Full story …)