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August 2009 Monthly Archive

August 31, 2009

XerTech Showcases Fitness Products at US Open

Engaging Exercise Zone to Provide Fun and Fitness for All Ages, US Open to Drive Exposure for XerTech’s Products (Full story …)

Tickets on Sale for East Asian Games in Hong Kong

HONG KONG—(BUSINESS WIRE)— The international sporting spotlight will be on Hong Kong in December when close to 3,000 athletes take part in the biggest-ever East Asian Games (EAG). From December 5-13, athletes from nine countries/regions in East Asia will gather... (Full story …)

HEAD’s ‘Radical Messenger’ Lets Fans Message Using Murray’s Arsenal of Shots

Video-based viral app continues company’s digital innovation (Full story …)

Two Americans Debut adidas shoes at the US Open

Portland, Oregon — The 2009 U.S. Open provides the optimal setting for two adidas athletes to showcase their artistic integrity. Americans Sam Querrey, currently ranked 26th in the ATP World Tour, and Melanie Oudin, the #3 ranked American female in... (Full story …)

August 29, 2009

Gonzalez Greets Fans Before Start of 2009 U.S. Open

Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, leading manufacturer of tennis racquets, held an autograph signing and photo opportunity with tennis star Fernando Gonzalez (#11 ATP) today at Mason’s Tennis Mart in New York City. Gonzalez appeared at Mason?s where fans eagerly awaited... (Full story …)

August 28, 2009

USPTA and TennisMD.com join forces on tennis-health.com

The United States Professional Tennis Association recently signed an agreement with TennisMD.com, making TennisMD a health and fitness content provider for tennis-health.com. TennisMD will supply USPTA with articles and video for the Tennis — for the health of it!SM Web... (Full story …)

Venus Williams Designs Limited Edition US Open 'Green' Tee

T-Shirt to Be Sold at the 2009 US Open and on USOpen.org (Full story …)

Baldwin Joins King as USTA Expands its Green Initiatives

Venus Williams Designs 100% Organic T-Shirt Natural Resources Defense Council Partners As Strategic Advisor On All Initiatives (Full story …)

Westmill Distribution and High Sky Reach Worldwide Licensing Deal

TAIPEI, Taiwan—(BUSINESS WIRE)— Westmill distribution announces they have reached a worldwide license agreement to produce and distribute DADA Footwear and DADA apparel excluding North America. Westmill has been a marketer and distributor of USA brands to Asia for over 14... (Full story …)

Babolat Welcomes Back Clijsters

Her First Major Since 2007. (Full story …)

Ashaway ZyWeaVe Produces Lightest, Strongest Badminton Strings

Less elongation and creep help maintain tension and repulsion power. (Full story …)

August 27, 2009

USTA to Celebrate Athletes Who 'Give Back'

Andre Agassi, Mia Hamm, David Robinson, and Doug Flutie to be Honored for Off-Court Achievements in Special Tribute Hosted by Good Morning America Co-Anchor Robin Roberts Grammy-Winning Musical Artist Rob Thomas to Sing “America the Beautiful” and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The O’Jays to Perform “Love Train” (Full story …)

HEAD USA Appoints New CEO and New President

*Phoenix, AZ — * HEAD announced today that Jeremy Sherwood, Executive Director Global Sales & Marketing, in addition to his current role has been appointed as CEO of HEAD USA with responsibility for Racquet Sport, Winter Sport and Diving Divisions.... (Full story …)

SpongeTech Delivery Systems to Be Featured at the 2009 US Open

SpongeTech Continues to Leverage Major Sporting Events to Build Awareness and Increase Sales (Full story …)

Photo Opportunity with Fernando Gonzalez

Babolat, French manufacturer of tennis racquets, is holding an autograph signing and photo opportunity with tennis star and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Fernando Gonzalez. The official start of the 2009 U.S. Open is this coming Monday, August 31 and Gonzalez... (Full story …)

USOPEN.ORG Becomes Technologically Sophisticated Website

Social Media Enhancements Allow Fans to Access US Open Regardless of Location or Device. Additional Enhancements to Include First-Ever Bracket Challenge and Spanish Widget. (Full story …)

Querrey Clinches Olympus US Open Series Men's Title

Rising American Wins First Career Olympus US Open Series Championship. Women’s Series Champion -- Along With Second and Third Place Finishers -- Still to be Determined at Pilot Pen Tennis Event in New Haven. (Full story …)

August 26, 2009

2009 US Open Powered by Wind Energy

National Tennis Center’s Iconic Blue Courts Go Green with Renewable Energy Certificates from Constellation NewEnergy (Full story …)

Nike Introduces US Open Competition Looks

Big Apple-Inspired Apparel Unveiled as Federer, Williams, Nadal, and Tennis Great John McEnroe Greet Fans at Manhattan Unveil (Full story …)

US Open Attracts Aon as Title Sponsor

Aon, the leading global provider of risk management and human capital solutions becomes title sponsor of the forthcoming PSA World Tour tournament (Full story …)

DecoTurf Surface Chosen for the 2009 Pilot Pen

Andover, MA — As the Olympus US Open Series continues its summer march to the year’s final Major event, many of the world’s top players are now gathered at the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament in New Haven, CT. Taking place... (Full story …)

ITA/Arthur Ashe, Jr. Award winners and ITA All-Star Team to be honored

Hosted by the USTA during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (Full story …)

August 25, 2009

USTA/NJTL Essay Contest Winners to Attend Kids' Day

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA today announced the 10 winners of the 11th annual USTA/NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. The 10 winners, ranging in ages from 10 to 18, will receive a travel package from August 28-August 30 that... (Full story …)

Federer and Safina Named 2009 US Open Top Seeds

12 Grand Slam Singles Champions Among the Seeded Players, Including Seven Former US Open Champions. (Full story …)

Fanball to Develop the 2009 US Open Bracket Challenge for the USTA

ST. LOUIS—(BUSINESS WIRE)— Fanball, the premier provider of online fantasy sports contests, content, strategy and insight, announced today its strategic partnership with the United States Tennis Association to build the 2009 US Open Bracket Challenge. The US Open Bracket Challenge... (Full story …)

Hernandez and McCollom win singles titles

Hector Hernandez of Easton, Pa., won the men’s open title after defeating H’Cone Thompson of Washington, D.C., 6-7, 6-2, 11-9, at the $5,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Grass Court Championships Sunday at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia. Marina... (Full story …)

Sony Ericsson Unveils World's Largest Tennis Court in New Haven

Sony Ericsson WTA Tour stars Caroline Wozniacki and Flavia Pennetta play tennis on world’s largest court in one of America’s most famous college football fields (Full story …)

USTA to Offer Free Live Streaming of Nearly Entire 2009 US Open on USOPEN.org

All Television Windows Broadcast by ESPN2 and Tennis Channel to be Available More than 150 Matches in total will be streamed (Full story …)

August 24, 2009

Tennis Channel's Inaugural US Open Coverage Begins Monday, August 31

Network Offers 72 Live Match Hours During Two-Week Tournament and 240 Overall, for Round-the-Clock, “Grounds Pass” Telecast with US Open Tonight, Breakfast at the Open US Open Legend Jimmy Connors Returns to an American Broadcast Booth for the First Time since 1991, Joining Tennis Channel’s Martina Navratilova, Bill Macatee (Full story …)

USTA and Stonyfield Farm Sign New Partnership Agreement for US Open

New Partnership to Build Brand Awareness of Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt USTA Expands Sponsorship Partnership to New Category (Full story …)

Dementieva Wins Toronto; Takes over 1st in Olympus US Open Series

Roger Federer Victorious in Cincinnati; Semifinal Finish Earns Andy Murray Top Spot in Men’s Standings; Sam Querrey in Contention to Win Series in New Haven. Olympus US Open Series Comes Down to Final Week Where Both Men’s and Women’s Series Champions -- Along With Second and Third Place Finishers -- Will be Determined. (Full story …)

Top Players Committed to Forexx Women's World Open

All but one of the world’s twenty-five best players have entered for the Forexx Women’s World Open Squash 2009, which will take place from 20-27 September in Amsterdam. (Full story …)

August 21, 2009

USTA Offers US Open Junior Wild Cards to Three 2009 USTA National Champions

*FLUSHING, N.Y., August 21, 2009 - *The USTA announced today the names of eight boys and eight girls who have been offered wild card entries into the 2009 US Open boys’ and girls’ singles championships. The US Open Junior Championships... (Full story …)

PTR Offers adidas with New Rocky Mountain Sports Sponsorship

*Hilton Head Island, SC - - *Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has signed an agreement with Rocky Mountain Sports, making RMS and its adidas line, the official apparel and shoes of PTR. PTR members will be able to purchase adidas clothing... (Full story …)

USTA Introduces Official 2009 US Open Bracket Challenge

Registration Available Now at www.USOpen.org/bracketchallenge Challenge to Go Live on Thursday, August 27 After US Open Draw Show on ESPNews Men’s and Women’s Bracket Winners to Receive Trips to 2010 US Open (Full story …)

USTA Launches New Programming and Fan Enhancements for 2009 US Open

On-Court Celebrations to Include Opening Night’s Tribute to ‘Athletes Who Give Back’ And Special Pancho Gonzalez and Arthur Ashe Ceremonies US Open Available in More Ways Than Ever Before with New ESPN, Tennis Channel Relationships, and Live Streaming on US Open.org Fan Enhancements Include SmashZone, Family Day, The Best Tennis Town, The US Open Bracket Challenge, Instant Replay on Grandstand and More (Full story …)

Glatch, King, and McHale receive 2009 US Open Wild Cards

USTA Previously Committed Wild Card to Former US Open Champion Kim Clijsters. Locals McHale (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.) and Gail Brodsky (Brooklyn) To Play in Main Draw. (Full story …)

August 20, 2009

DIRECTV and ESPN Invite the Public to Come Out and Play

Free, Day-Long Event on Aug. 26 to Feature Biggest Names in Tennis Including Venus and Serena Williams, the Bryan Brothers, the Jensen Brothers, James Blake and more; General Public will have a Chance to Train with USTA Teaching Pros in a Variety of Skills Challenges (Full story …)

August 19, 2009

Dent, Britton, and Buchanan receive US Open Wild Cards

*FLUSHING, N.Y. — * The USTA announced today that a talented group of Americans consisting of Devin Britton (Jackson, Miss.), Chase Buchanan (New Albany, Ohio), Taylor Dent (Newport Beach, Calif.), Brendan Evans (Key Biscayne, Fla.), Jesse Levine (Boca Raton, Fla.)... (Full story …)

2009 US Open Wheelchair Competition Returns September 10-13

Top Four Men’s, Women’s and Quad Division Players Headline Field (Full story …)

Prince Presents the 2009 Central Park Tennis EXO3bition

World’s Top ATP & WTA Pros to Showcase Skills on NYC’s Legendary Public Courts Day Before Start of U.S. Open. Event Gives Public Chance to Meet, Learn From and Play With Pros and Legends Such as Gael Monfils, the Bryan Brothers, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Stan Smith and Many More Special, Live Musical Performance from American Idol Season 7 Finalist and Former Top-Ranked Australian Junior Player, Michael Johns (Full story …)

Tennis Channel All-Star Line-up

As you know Tennis Channel coverage of the US Open begins in less than two weeks. But Tennis Channel is much more than just the Grand Slam Network. Check out the match schedule beginning today at 11 am ET from... (Full story …)

August 18, 2009

Tennis Channel Buys Anti-Cablevision Ads In N.Y.

By John Ourand, Staff Writer Frustrated by Cablevision’s insistence that it be placed on a sports tier, Tennis Channel has bought between $500,000-$1M worth of ads in the N.Y. media touting DirecTV, Verizon and Dish Network as providers that carry... (Full story …)

Newsday Rejects Ad Criticizing Cablevision

By RICHARD SANDOMIR Published: August 17, 2009 Newsday last week rejected an advertisement from the Tennis Channel that sharply criticizes the newspaper’s parent company, Cablevision, for not carrying the network. “Thanks for nothing Cablevision,” says the ad, which shows a... (Full story …)

Murray Captures Title and Earns No. 2 World Ranking

Kennelbach, Austria — HEAD sensation Andy Murray put together another stellar performance at the Rogers Cup in Montreal to capture the title and become the first British winner in tournament history. With the victory, Murray leaps past Rafael Nadal to... (Full story …)

August 13, 2009

$10 Million Upgrade Planned for Lindner Family Tennis Center

Improvements to Player, Fan and Media Facilities to Be Ready By August, 2010 (Full story …)

August 12, 2009

Kuwait Men's World Open Qualifiers Attract Players from 21 Nations

Players from 21 nations will line up for the qualifying competition for the Kuwait Men’s World Open Squash Championships 2009 (Full story …)

August 11, 2009

Tsonga Switches Rackets to the Wilson [K]obra Tour

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is ready to take on the competition with his new racket, the Wilson [K]obra Tour. After much success, reaching a career high #6 on the ATP Tour with the [K]Blade Tour racket, Jo-Wilfried was still searching for a... (Full story …)

Team Sports and Fitness Dominate, But the Sports Landscape is Changing

SGMA Sees Changing Participation Patterns in Team Sports: ‘Pick-up’ Play On the Upswing Driven by Economics (Full story …)

PTR and HEAD will Celebrate 30 Year Partnership

*Hilton Head Island, SC - - *Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and HEAD will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their partnership. HEAD has renewed its sponsorship agreement as an approved racquet and bag of PTR to 2013, which will mark 30... (Full story …)

The Babolat Pure Drive Racquet: the story continues…again!

Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, leading manufacturer of tennis racquets, announces a line extension of the new generation of Babolat Pure Drive tennis racquets - the brand new Pure Drive Lite and the enhanced Pure Drive 107. As powerful and maneuverable... (Full story …)

Babolat Enhances Pure Storm Line with exclusive GT Technology

Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, leading manufacturer of tennis racquets, announces that the Babolat Pure Storm line has been enhanced with GT Technology. The Pure Storm tennis racquets offer total control through accuracy and stability and now have an added performance... (Full story …)

DecoTurf Surface Chosen for the 2009 Rogers Masters

August 11, 2009 - Andover, MA - Tennis Canada has once again chosen DecoTurf as the surface of the 2009 Rogers Cup, continuing a partnership that began 22 years ago. This top-tier ATP Masters Series event will be held in... (Full story …)

DecoTurf is Once Again Selected for the Olympus US Open Series in Cincinnati

Andover, MA, August 11, 2009 - As momentum builds towards the US Open, the Lindner Family Tennis Center will host the Western & Southern Financial Group Women’s Open as part of the Olympus US Open Series, August 8th -16th. The... (Full story …)

August 10, 2009

Team Sports and Fitness Dominate, but the Sports Landscape is Changing

SGMA Sees Changing Participation Patterns in Team Sports: ‘Pick-up’ Play On the Upswing Driven by Economics (Full story …)

Your Chance to Try Wilson's New Stringing Machine -- Baiardo

[CHICAGO] — The Wilson stringing team is excited to be back at the 2009 US Open to string the racquets of the best players in the world as they strive to become the US Open champion. Wilson will be conducting... (Full story …)

Tennis Magazine Proclaims Federer as the Greatest of all Time

Following French Open and Wimbledon Victories Magazine States the Case (Full story …)

4 Titles Up for Grabs, 4 Wilson Tour Team Wins

There were 4 titles up for grabs this past week and Juan Martin Del Potro, Flavia Pennetta, Robert Lindstedt and Yan Zi all snatched titles for the Wilson Tour Team. Juan Martin Del Potro did not disappoint in Washington D.C.... (Full story …)

Alarcon Conquers Tour de las Americas in Peru

Brazilian Rafael F Alarcon made a clean sweep of the three “Tour de las Americas” squash titles in South America by winning the Peru Open, the final event in the PSA World Tour series at Club Regatas in the Peru... (Full story …)

Del Potro Defends DC Title With Victory Over Roddick

Sam Querrey Maintains First Place in Olympus US Open Series Men’s Standings. Flavia Pennetta Wins in Los Angeles and Moves into a Three-Way Tie for First Place in the Women’s Standings. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Montreal and Women in Cincinnati. (Full story …)

U.S. Girls Win Third Straight World Junior Tennis Title

The United States’ girls’ team comprised of Sachia Vickery of Miramar, Fla., Victoria Duval of Delray Beach, Fla., and Brooke Austin of Indianapolis, defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 today in Prostejov, Czech Republic, to win its third straight World Junior... (Full story …)

World Sport Destination Expo Shows Thought Leadership in Sports Tourism

WSDE will be the first global business forum dedicated to showcasing the $600 billion a year sport tourism industry. (Full story …)

Dell writes book

Good negotiators know the rules. Great negotiators know when to break those rules. And then there are the true master dealmakers, like the pioneering sports lawyer Donald Dell. His forthcoming book, NEVER MAKE THE FIRST OFFER (Except When You Should),... (Full story …)

International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum Offers Free Tennis Lessons Conducted by USPTA Pros

Donate a Tennis Racquet before August 20 and Receive Two Free Tickets to the Hall of Fame Champions Cup (Full story …)

USTA Names John Newcombe Tennis Ranch as a Certified Training Center

Joins Austin Tennis Academy to Comprise Texas RTC Network; Additional Site to be Added. New USTA Certified Regional Training Centers will Expand USTA Player Development’s Programming Throughout the Country. (Full story …)

ITHF Honors Brown-Grimes and Reese

NEWPORT, RI — International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Chairman Christopher E. Clouser has announced that Jane Brown-Grimes and John Reese are the 2009 recipients of the prestigious Chairman’s Award. The Chairman’s Award recognizes outstanding service by a Hall... (Full story …)

Nicol David Bids for Singapore Hat-Trick

In one of the busiest months on the 2009 Women’s International Squash Players’ Association World Tour, the world’s leading players are set to compete in this week’s CIMB Singapore Women’s Masters, the fifth WISPA Gold event of the year which... (Full story …)

USPTA Member Montenegro Celebrates 100th Birthday

Walter Montenegro, the oldest current member of the United States Professional Tennis Association, turns 100 on August 25. Montenegro, who is a Professional 1 member, joined the association in 1940 when it was called the Professional Lawn Tennis Association, giving... (Full story …)

KT Tape Pro Wins 'Best in Show Consumer Health Product' Award at NATA 2009 Trade Show

Provo, Utah — KT Tape Pro by Lumos Inc. is earning recognition from the professional athletic training community. KT Tape Pro was just named “Best in Show” for Consumer Health Care at the 2009 NATA 60th Annual Meeting and Clinical... (Full story …)

Krajinovic Signs Long-Term Deal with Wilson

Following in the footsteps of his idol Roger Federer, 17 Year old Filip Krajinovic has signed a long term deal with Wilson. “Filip is a gifted player and we are proud to have him on the Wilson Team,” says Wilson... (Full story …)

August 4, 2009

Prince Team Touring Pros Dominate Weekend Tour Events

Bartoli, Querrey and Bryan Brothers Use Prince O3 Racquets to Capture Titles in Los Angeles and Stanford (Full story …)

Special for U.S-based Prince Plugged In Members

Here’s your first look at the new 2009 Fall/Winter Prince Aerotech Apparel Line in the U.S. Set to hit shelves in mid-late August, the new line will provide the most discerning tennis players the ultimate performance benefits in three separate... (Full story …)

August 3, 2009

Lee Tennis Sets up Permanent Quickstart Har-Tru Courts

Charlottesville, Va. — Lee Tennis Court Products (LTCP) installed the first permanent QuickStart HAR-TRU® courts, four, at the Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Va. As part of LTCP’s commitment to introducing tennis players of all ages to experiencing the game... (Full story …)

Wilson Players Continue Summer Success

Using their Wilson [K]Six-One 95 rackets, ATP World Tour No. 51 Andreas Beck and qualifier Thomaz Bellucci battled it out on Sunday to see who would take home their first ATP Tour singles title at the Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad.... (Full story …)

Querrey Wins LA and Takes Lead in Olympus US Open Series

Marion Bartoli Upsets Venus Williams in Stanford and Takes Early Lead in the Women’s Standings. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Washington, D.C., and Women in Los Angeles. (Full story …)