January 2009 Monthly Archive

January 30, 2009

Circle C Tennis Center Receives 2008 Austin Award

*WASHINGTON D.C., October 13, 2008 — *Circle C Tennis Center has been selected for the 2008 Austin Award in the Tennis Courts category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding... (Full story …)

Sixteen Year-Old Phenom Veronica Sotomayor Signs Two-Year Extension with Ektelon

*Bordentown, New Jersey - January 30, 2009 - *At only sixteen years old, Veronica Sotomayor is already one of the most gifted and exciting players in professional racquetball; and today equipment leader Ektelon and the current #11 ranked player in... (Full story …)

January 29, 2009

USPTA announces Tennis - for the health of it! advisory council

The United States Professional Tennis Association today announced the formation of the Tennis — for the health of it! advisory council. The mission of the council is to ensure that all components of Tennis — for the health of it!... (Full story …)

January 28, 2009

Tennis Legend Jimmy Connors to Join Tennis Channel as Lead Analyst During Network's Inaugural US Open Coverage

Tournament to Mark Connors’ First Regular Appearance in a U.S. Television Booth in 18 Years, First as US Open Commentator All-Time Men’s Singles Titlist Only Player to Win US Open on Three Surfaces: Clay, Grass and Hard Courts (Full story …)

No. 3 American Singles Player Bethanie Mattek Makes Fed Cup Debut

WORLD NO. 1 DOUBLES PLAYER LIEZEL HUBER, JILL CRAYBAS AND MELANIE OUDIN COMPLETE TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Quarterfinal Takes Place February 7-8 in Surprise, Ariz. Single Session Tickets and Two-Day Packages Still Available (Full story …)

Victoria Azarenka Signs Wth Tourna Grip

Unique Sports is proud to announce a multi-year agreement with WTA Top 15 player Victoria Azarenka. The 19 year old rising star Azarenka uses the new high performance overgrip Tourna Tac from the makers of the world famous Tourna Grip.... (Full story …)

PTR SoCal Coaches Workshop Set

*Hilton Head Island, SC — *Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold a Coaches Workshop entitled PTR Kids Tennis, Beyond QuickStart, March 13-14, 2009, at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, California. The two day event, geared to those... (Full story …)

January 26, 2009

Head Players Off to Strong Start in Australian Open

Tennis sensation Djokovic stuns the competition in early rounds (Full story …)

January 22, 2009

Chat With a Champion: Nadal to Host Live Online Chat

Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, a leading manufacturer of tennis products, announces Team Babolat star Rafael Nadal will be hosting an online chat next month. On February 5th, Babolat will offer fans an unforgettable Internet experience when the World #1 chats... (Full story …)

January 20, 2009

USTA Invests in World Teamtennis

New Relationship Provides Promotional Platform for USTA’s Jr. Team Tennis Initiative through Advanta WTT Pro League Advanta WTT Pro League Champions and Award Winners to be Recognized at US Open (Full story …)

January 19, 2009

Wilson Launches New Visible FX Technology

[K] Factor FX line features “Quad Shaft” construction (Full story …)

A Flying Novak Djokovic Launches Signature ‘Falcon’ Range in Melbourne

Melbourne, January 18th, 2009 - Novak Djokovic today unveiled his new signature ‘Falcon’ range for adidas whilst playing tennis on an aerial court in Melbourne’s iconic State Theatre. Positioned appropriately on centre stage, the natural performer played tennis on an... (Full story …)

January 15, 2009

Wilson Racket Sports Signs Anna Chakvetadze to Long Term Agreement

Chicago - Wilson Racquet Sports announced that they have signed a long term agreement with Anna Chakvetadze. The 21 year old ended 2008 with a WTA Tour ranking of 18, which was her third Top 20 year in a row.... (Full story …)

DIRECTV Interactive to Deliver a Volley Of Grand Slam Tennis Events this Year Beginning with the Australian Open

First-time Interactive Coverage of Australian Open Features 400 hours of ESPN2 and Tennis Channel Programming on Five Court Channels - all in HD (Full story …)

January 14, 2009

Bob Bigelow to Kick Off PTR Symposium

*Hilton Head Island, SC — *Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced today that one of the country’s foremost speakers on coaching youth sports, Bob Bigelow, will kick off its International Tennis Symposium. The event will be held February 15-19, 2009, on... (Full story …)

January 13, 2009

Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Association Nets ComCast Family of Companies as Principal Sponsor

Wilmington, DE, January 9, 2009 - Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Association’s Managing Director Tina Tharp, Comcast-Spectacor and Comcast Corporation are pleased to announce that the Comcast Family of Companies will serve RSTTA as its 2009 Principal Sponsor. “We are... (Full story …)

ATP Appoints Adam Helfant as New Executive Chairman and President

London, UK - The ATP, governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit, today announces the appointment of Adam Helfant as ATP Executive Chairman and President. Mr Helfant, 44, will begin his role with the ATP immediately and will be... (Full story …)

January 12, 2009

Second Year of Australian Open Coverage on Tennis Channel Begins Monday, January 19

Bill Macatee, Martina Navratilova Lead On-Air Team, with Nightly, Prime-Time Match Telecasts Followed by Six-Hour Australian Open Today Morning Show Tournament is First in Network’s Coverage During all Four Tennis Grand Slams in 2009 (Full story …)

Fila Signs WTA Star Anna Chakvetadze

*Sparks, MD - *Fila announced today that it has signed an endorsement agreement with Sony Ericsson WTA Tour star Anna Chakvetadze. The agreement with Chakvetadze is part of Fila’s on-going commitment to tennis as a core category and continues the... (Full story …)

International Tennis Hall of Fame Mourns the Loss of 1964 Hall of Famer Sidney Wood

*NEWPORT, RI — *The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced the passing of Hall of Famer Sidney B. Wood. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1964 alongside Don Budge, George Adee, George Lott, Alice Marble and Frank Shields,... (Full story …)

Ferris State University Announces Director of PTM Program and Racquet Facility Manager

Ferris State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Ameel as the Director of the Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program and Manager of the FSU Racquet & Fitness Center. Ameel comes to Ferris State from Bainbridge, Georgia where... (Full story …)

January 8, 2009

HEAD Signs Squash World No. 1 Karim Darwish

Austria — Kennelbach — HEAD proudly presents the endorsement of the Egyptian squash pro and World No.1 Karim Darwish. The partnership became effective on January 1st 2009. “We are glad to have the World’s No.1 player on tour as part... (Full story …)

January 7, 2009

Tickets Go On Sale Friday, January 16 for U.S. Vs. Switzerland Davis Cup First Round in Birmingham, AL

Top 10 Players - Roddick, Blake, Federer - Expected to Compete, March 6-8 (Full story …)

January 6, 2009

Lucy S. Garvin to Serve as USTA Chairman of the Board and President

Greenville, S.C. Resident Takes Office Through 2010 (Full story …)

HEAD Signs World No. 3 Novak Djokovic

Kennelbach - Austria - January 2009 - HEAD announced that the company has signed a long term agreement with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who currently ranks third in the South African Airways ATP ranking. Djokovic will make his... (Full story …)

January 5, 2009

Prince Launches EXO3

New Racquet Line Features Patented Energy Bridge: Engineering Breakthrough Suspends the String Bed, Expands the Sweetspot. (Full story …)