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July 2010 Monthly Archive

July 30, 2010

Industry Snapshot: Sales up Y-T-D

Consumers Using Tech to Connect to Tennis (Full story …)

USPTA announces World Conference speakers

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s World Conference on Tennis will be held Sept. 27 - Oct. 2 at La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, Calif. Many of tennis’ most interesting and renowned speakers will be sharing insights... (Full story …)

July 29, 2010

KABC-TV Films Cardio Tennis Segment in L.A.

Lori Corbin, the nutrition and fitness reporter for KABC-TV in Los Angeles, participated in a Cardio Tennis class in late July for a segment to air in early August. She was joined by actress Kendra Andrews, star or the new... (Full story …)

Stosur featured in ESPN The Magazine

NEW YORK — Fresh off an NBA championship win, Lakers forward Ron Artest is still looking to accomplish more. One thing he can now check off his list: guest editing the fourth annual ESPN The Magazine Revenge of the Jocks... (Full story …)

July 28, 2010

Finalists Named for 'Best Tennis Town'

Winner to be announced at the 2010 US Open, will receive a $100,000 grant for community tennis programming. (Full story …)

July 27, 2010

Women's US Open National Playoffs Begins

Sixteen Winners from the Sectional Qualifying Tournaments Compete for Wild Card into 2010 US Open Qualifying. Live Scoring Available through USTA.com and BankoftheWestClassic.com. Sunday Final to be Broadcast Live on Tennis Channel and Available Live on ESPN3.com (Full story …)

Blake Strode wins US Open National Playoffs

In the final of the US Open National Playoffs - Men’s Championship on Sunday in Atlanta, No. 1 seed Blake Strode defeated No. 2 seed Cecil Mamiit 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(1). By winning the tournament, Strode receives a wild card into... (Full story …)

Davenport, Damm Capture WTT MVP Honors

Nagle and Reynolds named Top Rookies, de Jager repeats as WTT Coach of the Year WTT Finals to air on Tennis Channel on July 28 at 8pm EDT (Full story …)

Gunterman's 'Tennis Made Easy' Released

NEW YORK - New Chapter Press has announced the release of TENNIS MADE EASY, a tennis instructional book written by noted instructor Kelly Gunterman. Accessible and concise, TENNIS MADE EASY ($19.95, NewChapterMedia.com) is an informative paperback guide that offers sensible... (Full story …)

July 26, 2010

Fratangelo, Price Capture USTA Singles Titles

Michael Redlicki and Daniel Kerznerman Capture First Career National Titles at USTA Boys’ 16s and 14s Events, Respectively (Full story …)

July 25, 2010

KC Defeats NY to Win First WTT Title

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Kansas City Explorers captured their first World TeamTennis title with a 21-18 win over the New York Sportimes at the WTT Finals presented by GEICO and the City of Kansas City on Sunday evening in... (Full story …)

July 23, 2010

Ashaway Signs Daryl Selby

Rising star currently ranked #9 by PSA. Longtime Ashaway string user switches to new UltraNick® 18. (Full story …)

Men's US Open National Playoffs Kicks off

Fourteen Winners and Two Runners-Up from Sectional Qualifying Tournaments To Compete for Wild Card into 2010 US Open Qualifying. Live Scoring Available through USTA.com and AtlantaTennisChampionships.com. Sunday’s final to be broadcast live on Tennis Channel and available live on ESPN3.com (Full story …)

July 22, 2010

Top Men Headline 2010 US Open Men's Field

Field features the World’s Top 98 Men Featuring Seven Grand Slam Singles Champions, including Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, and Defending Champion Juan Martin Del Potro. Nadal Looking to Become Seventh Man to Win Career Grand Slam (Full story …)

New Tennis Director Named at Caneel Bay

A Rosewood Resort. (Full story …)

Top Women Headline 2010 US Open Women's Field

Field Includes Five Former US Open Singles Champions -- 2010 Grand Slam Champions Serena Williams, Francesca Schiavone Along with Defending Champion Kim Clijsters. (Full story …)

July 20, 2010

Student Athletes Earn Spots in Leadership Camp

Camp to Stress Arthur Ashe’s Ideals of Leadership and Sportsmanship. USTA/NJTL Tennis Leadership Camp Attendees to Participate in Philanthropic Activity with Students from Recording Artist Usher’s New Look Leadership Academy (Full story …)

2010 ITHF Induction Ceremony Available on-line

NEWPORT, R.I. — Tennis fans around the world can now witness tennis history with the simple click of a mouse. The International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Induction Ceremony is now available for viewing on tennisfame.com. The Class... (Full story …)

Navratilova to be Honored by the ITHF

Tennis Legend to be Recognized at 30th Annual Legends Ball on September 10 in New York City (Full story …)

July 19, 2010

10 Finalists Named in ‘Best Tennis Town’ Contest

Ten finalists have been selected—from an initial group of 82 cities that submitted entries—in the USTA’s “Best Tennis Town” competition. Fans across the country can now vote for the community that they feel best exemplifies tennis’ positive impact at the... (Full story …)

Olympus US Open Series Launches

Game’s Top Players to Compete for $40 Million in Prize Money. More than 200 Hours of National Television on ESPN2, Tennis Channel and CBS Sports Highlighted by Back-to-Back Men’s and Women’s Finals on Sundays. Multi-Million Dollar Marketing Campaign Featuring “It Must Be Love” Enters Second Year. (Full story …)

TennisResources.com helps enhance lessons

Looking for educational or instructional videos on tennis? How about articles and drill diagrams? Check out the USPTA’s TennisResources.com, an extensive search engine that allows tennis-teaching professionals, coaches and players of all levels to find all things tennis. The site... (Full story …)

July 16, 2010

Roddick Accepts Atlanta Championships Wild Card

Won First ATP Title Here in 2001; Will Play Doubles With Mardy Fish (Full story …)

July 15, 2010

Wilson's De Pauw Wins Boston Open

[CHICAGO] — Wilson Ad Staff badminton player, Holvy de Pauw won both the men’s doubles and mixed doubles at the 2010 Wilson Boston Open. He won the men’s doubles with partner Quang-Minh Nguyen. They defeated the #1 seeded team of... (Full story …)

Wilson Signs Mitch Williams

[CHICAGO] — Top touring racquetball player, Mitch Williams, has signed a multi-year contract to continue to endorse Wilson’s entire line of racquetball products. Mitch has been with Wilson for the past three years and in that time he climbed to... (Full story …)

Court Builders: Market Your QuickStart Services

Are you a tennis court contractor, or do you work with court contractors? Court builders can play a key role in developing a national infrastructure for Kids Tennis, while at the same time drumming up extra business. Last year, the... (Full story …)

New CTA Energized by Block Party

The Fergus Falls Tennis Association in Minnesota is one of the youngest CTAs in the USTA Northern section. Started just over a year ago, this small-town association decided to energize its efforts with a block party on May 27th. More... (Full story …)

July 14, 2010

Courier honored by Farmers Classic

LOS ANGELES — Jim Courier will be introduced as Tournament Honoree for the 2010 Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes-Benz, during a special ceremony on opening night, Monday, July 26, of the Olympus US Open Series and ATP World Tour 250... (Full story …)

CTAs: Watch Your Tax-Exempt Status

On May 16, the IRS began revoking tax-exempt status from nonprofits that failed to file three consecutive annual returns (Form 990-N, 990-EZ, 990, or 990-PF). Approximately 25% of not-for-profits may lose their tax-exempt status for failure to file a 990... (Full story …)

Northshire CTA Holds QuickStart Tennis Festival

In the Manchester Center, Vt., area, the Northshire Community Tennis Association’s equipment has made the rounds throughout local schools. It’s also making a difference. Northshire CTA, a group of volunteers local to the Manchester area, acquired tennis equipment through fund-raising,... (Full story …)

New Tennis Court Manual Released by ASBA, USTA

The sixth edition of “Tennis Courts: A Construction and Maintenance Manual” has jus been released and is available for anyone interested in building, maintaining or learning more about all types of tennis courts. The manual is a cooperative venture between... (Full story …)

Tahitian Noni Wins Grand Slam with Haarhuis

Wimbledon Champion Loves Tahitian Noni® Original (Full story …)

July 13, 2010

PTR Pro Development Weekend Moves to Orlando

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold itsProfessional Development Weekend, October 7-10, 2010, at the Hyatt GrandCypress Resort in Orlando, Florida. The new venue will make travel to the event easier and the expanded line up... (Full story …)

July 12, 2010

Award winners and All-Star Team to be honored

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

Pop Superstars Team Up with Tennis Superstars

Full-Day Tennis & Music Festival Kicks-Off 2010 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Full story …)

Andrew Young Named Honorary Chairman

In the First of its 2010 Olympus US Open Series Legacy Program, USTA to Refurbish Tennis Courts at the Andrew and Walter Young YMCA. (Full story …)

July 11, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, final

No. 5 seed Fish defeats No. 4 seed Olivier Rochus to capture his 4th ATP World Tour title. (Full story …)

July 10, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Saturday

No. 4 seed Olivier Rochus of Belgium takes on No. 5 seed Mardy Fish in Sunday's final at 2 p.m. At 10 a.m., some of the newly inducted members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2010 will compete in a Hall of Fame Classic Exhibition match. (Full story …)

July 9, 2010

ITHF will present Sportsmanship Awards July 10

Four USTA Junior Tennis Players from Around the Nation will be Honored for their Sportsmanship in a ceremony hosted in conjunction with the annual Hall of Fame Induction. (Full story …)

Burwash Elected to USTA NorCal Hall of Fame

Peter Burwash, President of Peter Burwash International(PBI), will be inducted into the Northern California Tennis Hall of Fame during a special ceremony on Thursday, July 29 in conjunction with the Bank of the West Classic, a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour... (Full story …)

TIA Tennis Forum In NYC August 31

“Roadmap for a Healthy Sport” is the theme of the fourth annual TIA Tennis Forum, which will be held in New York City in conjunction with the 40th Annual USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Forum will be on Tuesday, Aug.... (Full story …)

TIA Establishes Facility and Retailer Panels

The TIA has created a Facility Panel and a Retailer Panel, to help identify current needs, issues and concerns of both the tennis facility and tennis retail businesses. “Both panels will help keep us better in touch with what facilities... (Full story …)

Campbell's Championships news, Friday

No. 4 seed Mardy Fish defeats Frank Dancevic to advance to his first Newport semi-final. Qualifier Richard Bloomfield overcomes wild card Ryan Harrison. In Saturday's semi-finals, Olivier Rochus will make his second-straight semi-final apperance, with 3 newcomers to the Newport semis. (Full story …)

July 8, 2010

MSG Plus introduces new tennis series

“World of Tennis, presented by BNP Paribas” to Debut Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. (Full story …)

2010 US Open Prize Money Tops $22.6 Million

One million dollar prize money increase makes purse richest in tennis history. (Full story …)

Spain seeks Davis Cup title repeat

David Ferrer and Fernando Verdasco Lead Country Into Quarterfinal Against France (Full story …)

Campbell's Championships news, Wednesday

Jamaican Dustin Brown upsets No. 1 seed Sam Querrey. 18-year-old wild card Ryan Harrison advances to his first ATP World Tour quarter-final and becomes the youngest quarterfinalist ever in the tournament's history. (Full story …)

Campbell's Championships news, Thursday

No. 4 seeded Belgian Olivier Rochus advances to semi-finals, as does Argentine Brian Dabul. On Friday, No. 5 seeded Mardy Fish takes on Canadian Frank Dancevic, and 18-year-old wild card Ryan Harrison faces qualifier Richard Bloomfield of Great Britain. (Full story …)

July 7, 2010

Lee Tennis Court Products Seminar

Lee Tennis Court Products, the manufacturer of Har-Tru, will be hosting a Har-Tru Maintenance Certification Seminar August 12th and 13th, 2010. The purpose of the seminar is to bring together leading experts on indoor and outdoor clay courts to discuss... (Full story …)

Two Writing Awards for TennisPro Editor

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that its Director of Communications and Editor of TennisPro Magazine, Peggy Edwards, was presented with two 2010 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence). This is the 22nd Annual APEX Awards,... (Full story …)

Donnay Launches Racquets in U.S. Market

NEW YORK — Donnay, the 100 year old tennis brand, announced the introduction of a new product line for the US market called the X-series. Based on patented technology called “XeneCore”, 9 models will be offered: X-Black 94, X-Black 99,... (Full story …)

July 6, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Tuesday

Top Americans Sam Querrey, Mardy Fish and Rajeev Ram advance, as do wild card young Americans Ryan Harrison and Denis Kudla. Nicolas Mahut wins his first competition match since his record-shattering Wimbledon match in just 83 minutes. (Full story …)

Hall of Fame Exo to Feature 2010 Inductees

Newport, R.I. — In conjunction with the 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I. will host an exhibition match featuring the newest inductees to the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Sunday,... (Full story …)

July 5, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Monday

Wild card Ryan Harrison Advances, as do No. 1 players from Japan and Jamaica. Tuesday's schedule features world No. 19 Sam Querrey and Nicolas Mahut in his first return to the courts since Wimbledon. (Full story …)

July 4, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Sunday

NEWPORT, R.I. — The Order of Play for the first day of Main Draw competition at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships has been announced. Among the players scheduled to compete on Monday are 2002 Champion Taylor Dent, Jamaican... (Full story …)

Top U.S. Junior Kudla Signs With Tecnifibre

Tecnifibre signed a multiyear agreement with the No. 1-ranked U.S. junior player, Denis Kudla. At the age of 17, he is one of the best juniors in the world, reaching as high as No. 3 in the world in January... (Full story …)

July 3, 2010

Serena Wins 4th Wimbledon

Chicago — Serena Williams made her presence known as she defended her Wimbledon title to Vera Zvonareva of Russia during the final match on Saturday. The match was all about Serena’s well known power game as she defeated Zvonareva in... (Full story …)

Campbell's Championships news, Saturday

NEWPORT, R.I. — The singles and doubles main has been announced for the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, an ATP World Tour event to be played July 5 - 11 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport,... (Full story …)

July 2, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Friday

NEWPORT, R.I. — The qualifying draw and schedule of play for the 2010 Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships has been announced. CAMPBELL’S HALL OF FAME TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS - NEWPORT, USA $ 442,500.00 JULY 03 - JULY 11, 2010 ORDER... (Full story …)

Kudla Receives Campbell's Wild Card

17-year-old from Arlington, Virginia will compete in Newport for his ATP World Tour main draw debut following a quarterfinal result at the Wimbledon junior tournament. (Full story …)

7 To Join Tennis Hall of Fame July 10

Newport, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame will present the highest honor available in tennis to seven legends of the game on Saturday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m. The Induction Ceremony will take place on the historic grass... (Full story …)

July 1, 2010

Tennis Channel to Show US Open Playoffs

White Plains, NY - The USTA and Tennis Channel announced that the network will present live broadcasts of the finals of the 2010 US Open National Playoffs - Men’s and Women’s Championships. The men’s and women’s winners of the US... (Full story …)

ALM Group to Distribute Polyfibre in U.S.

Polyfibre is now distributed by ALM Sports Group, who also is the USA distributor for Genesis, Poly Star, Pro Supex, and co-distributor for Topspin. Since 1993, the company, based in Germany, has developed and sold over 30 different types of... (Full story …)

Genesis Releases 4 New Strings

Genesis has recently launched four new strings. Genesis Hexonic is a hexagonal shaped co-polyester string that comes in a red color and is available in three diameters: 1.27mm, 1.18mm, and 1.09mm. Heptonic is a heptagon shaped co-polyester string available in... (Full story …)

Kessler Institute Offers Tennis Fitness Tips

WEST ORANGE, N.J. — For millions of players across the country tennis is a year-round sport, but as the weather turns warmer, people play more frequently. Indoors or out, at local courts or center court at Wimbledon, fitness is the... (Full story …)

Dunlop Signs World No. 2 Squash Player

Greenville, SC - Dunlop has signed 22 year old Egyptian squash sensation Ramy Ashour. Ashour, the World Number Two and most highly publicized squash player in decades, inked a long term deal to play Dunlop. He joins Nick Matthew (No.... (Full story …)

Travis Mettenbrink Joins Prince/Ektelon

Bordentown, NJ - Prince has added Travis Mettenbrink to its team as the newest Indoor Sales Representative. Mettenbrink, will become the second dedicated Indoor Court Sales Representative for Ektelon Racquetball and Prince Squash, joining Mike Orr who was appointed as... (Full story …)