Awards

September 1, 2010

NSGA Elects Baugh, Raynor and Stahl

Hall of Fame Induction Will Be Held at NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit Next May. (Full story …)

Agassi headlines ballot for ITHF Class of 2011

Australian Thelma Coyne Long and British tennis star Christine Truman Janes have earned nominations in the Master Player Category, and tennis administrators Mike Davies and Fern Lee "Peachy" Kellmeyer have been nominated in the Contributor Category. (Full story …)

August 27, 2010

Contest Winners to Attend Arthur Ashe Kids' Day

2010 USTA/NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Winners to be Honored at Luncheon Hosted by Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. (Full story …)

August 26, 2010

Award winners and All-Star Team to be Honored

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

August 25, 2010

ITHF Showcases Successful Doubles Teams

US Open Gallery Exhibition, Tennis Twosomes: Doubles Teams Across the Eras. The special exhibition will be open daily at the US Open in New York, August 30 - September 12. The exhibit is located the SmashZone at the Indoor Training Center. (Full story …)

August 19, 2010

USTWA Announces Book Contest Winners

In its first book contest, the United States Tennis Writers’ Association awarded First Prize to OPEN: An Autobiography. The USTWA Book Contest recognizes and honors the best tennis books published in 2009. OPEN was written by charismatic Andre Agassi, winner... (Full story …)

August 18, 2010

Navratilova to receive Eugene L. Scott Award

Tennis Legend to be Recognized at 30th Annual International Tennis Hall of Fame Legends Ball on September 10 in New York City, in a presentation by Annika Sorenstam and Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe. (Full story …)

August 17, 2010

ITHF Presents Chairman's Award

Recipients are Campbell Soup Company CEO Doug Conant and the USTA. (Full story …)

August 11, 2010

Whitlinger to be Inducted into Hall of Fame

Indianapolis, Ind. — John Whitlinger of Stanford, Calif., (formerly of Neenah, Wis.) will be inducted into the 2010 USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame on December 4 in Indianapolis, Ind. The 2010 USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take... (Full story …)

U.S. Girls Capture Junior Title

U.S. Girls Become First Team to Win Four Straight Titles at 14-and-Under Event; U.S. Boys Finish in 8th. (Full story …)

August 6, 2010

Bryan Brothers Win LA Farmers Classic

[CHICAGO] — With their tennis rackets strung with Luxilon Big Banger Timo 110, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan made history on Sunday at the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles as they won a record-breaking 62nd tour-level doubles title together with... (Full story …)

August 4, 2010

Mercedes-Benz to be Honored by the ITHF

Company's Worldwide Support of Tennis to be Recognized at 30th Annual Legends Ball on September 10 in New York City (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

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 …)

July 20, 2010

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 …)

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 …)

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 …)

July 12, 2010

Award winners and All-Star Team to be honored

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

July 7, 2010

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 …)

July 6, 2010

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 2, 2010

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 …)

June 30, 2010

4 Juniors Win Novo Nordisk Scholarships

New York, NY - Kelsey Aho, 18, of Marietta, Ga., and Melanie Nolt, 19, of Manheim, Pa., have been named the 2010 Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award national recipients. Aho and Nolt, who are both tennis standouts with Type I Diabetes,... (Full story …)

LA YWCA to Honor Venus Williams

Los Angeles — The YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA) will honor multiple grand slam tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams at its Phenomenal Woman Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 from 11:30am-2pm. The event will be held in... (Full story …)

June 28, 2010

USTA Awards Grants to 26 Organizations

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — USTA Serves, the philanthropic and charitable entity of the United States Tennis Association, announced today that it has awarded 26 grants in its 2010 spring funding cycle, totaling $301,000. The bi-annual granting process, a national initiative... (Full story …)

June 21, 2010

Diego Moyano named USTA National Coach

Former ATP Professional to Serve as Clay-Court Specialist at USTA Training Center Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla. (Full story …)

June 17, 2010

ITA Announces Div. I National Coaches of the Year

SKILLMAN, N.J. — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the Wilson/ITA National Coaches of the Year for NCAA Division I tennis. Peter Smith of Southern California was awarded the honor as the top men’s head coach while North Carolina’s Brian... (Full story …)

June 7, 2010

Nominate Now for USTA Outstanding Facility Awards

Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? If so, nominate it for a 2010 USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility award. Award nominations must be received in the USTA office by July 19. Criteria for the awards and nomination... (Full story …)

May 11, 2010

Drysdale Tennis School Receives High Honors

Named as one of the best Tennis Camps in the World by Tennis Resorts Online (Full story …)

May 6, 2010

USPTA's Gill Recognized

Vice president receives Distinguished Club Award for Ibis Golf & Country Club. (Full story …)

Legends Ball Honors the Class of 2010

Benefit for the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, Honors the Class of 2010 and Many Others on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. John & Alexandra Ross and Mike & Becky Goss will serve as co-chairs of the annual gala which attracts tennis legends and celebrities to celebrate during US Open week. (Full story …)

April 13, 2010

ASBA Awards Program Now Accepting Entries

Awards recognize excellence in athletic facility design, construction (Full story …)

April 12, 2010

Vortex Tennis Announces Its Tennis Pro for the Quarter

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Vortex Tennis, a manufacturer of tennis products, announces that Mark Angiano has been named Tennis Pro of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2010. “There is tremendous potential to expand the Vortex brand through teaching... (Full story …)

April 7, 2010

Darling Tennis Center now USTA Certified

Las Vegas Facility Becomes 11th USTA Certified Regional Training Center, Expanding USTA Player Development’s Programming Throughout the Country. (Full story …)

Furman, Tufts receive ITA Awards

Honored as National Team Sportsmanship recipients. (Full story …)

April 5, 2010

ITHF to present Awards on March 20

Jane Brown Grimes will receive the Samuel Hardy Award, which recognizes dedicated USTA volunteers. Dr. Steve Wilkinson and Dr. W. Ben Kibler will receive the Tennis Educational Merit Award, which recognizes individuals who have made contributions to tennis education nationally. (Full story …)

March 31, 2010

WTT Accepting Applications for Scholarships

$15,000 in Donnelly Award scholarships to be awarded by Novo Nordisk to young tennis players with diabetes (Full story …)

March 24, 2010

USTA Names Recipients of Annual Awards

Recipients Honored at the USTA Annual Meeting March 19-22, 2010 in Dallas, Texas (Full story …)

March 23, 2010

ITHF Calls for Nominations for 2011 Ballot

Nominations may be submitted online at tennisfame.com. (Full story …)

Ljubicic Claims First ATP World Tour 1000 Title

Kennelbach, Austria — HEAD Racquet Rebel Ivan Ljubicic hammered 21 aces with his YOUTEK Extreme Pro to defeat Andy Roddick 7-6, 7-6 and claim his biggest career success by winning the Indian Wells Masters at the weekend. The Croatian who... (Full story …)

March 18, 2010

ITHF to present Awards on March 20

March 9, 2010

ITHF Honors Heinz Grimm

Swiss receives the Golden Achievement Award. (Full story …)

February 26, 2010

USPTA Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

Recipients to be honored during USPTA World Conference in September (Full story …)

February 23, 2010

Dr. Mark Kovacs Honored

Receives PTR’s Stanley Plagenhoef Award. (Full story …)

February 17, 2010

PTR Presents Annual Awards

Hilton Head Island, SC - - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2010 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (Full story …)

February 16, 2010

Northwestern defends ITA crown

Defending Champion prevails in the ITA National Women's Team Indoor Finals. (Full story …)

Virginia defends ITA crown

Now a three-time winner of the ITA National Men's Team Indoor Championships. (Full story …)

February 15, 2010

Sanam Singh Receives Sportsmanship Award

UV player recognized by ITA. (Full story …)

Amanda Granson Receives Sportsmanship Award

Duke player recognized by the ITA. (Full story …)

February 3, 2010

USTA Awards Wheelchair Program Grants

More than $34,000 to 23 Wheelchair Tennis Programs Nationwide. Grant targets programs that are growing wheelchair tennis in their local areas (Full story …)

February 1, 2010

USTA Serves grants nearly $1 million

“Aces for Kids” Year-End Grants Awarded to 24 Organizations (Full story …)

January 21, 2010

USTA Names CTD Award Recipients

Recipients to be Honored at the USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop Jan 22-24, 2010 in San Diego. (Full story …)

January 19, 2010

USTA Names Recipients of Annual Awards

Community Tennis Development Awards Recipients to be Honored at the USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop Jan 22-24, 2010 in San Diego. (Full story …)

January 6, 2010

ASBA Honors Founders with Industry Merit Award

*Ellicott City, MD - *The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its highest honor, the Industry Merit Award. This year, the award was presented... (Full story …)

December 29, 2009

RSI Names 2009 'Champions of Tennis'

Eric Babolat, the president and CEO of the French company Babolat, has been named “Person of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2010 issue. Babolat led off the magazine’s ninth annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,”... (Full story …)

December 28, 2009

Nominate Your TWC Facility for 2009

Is your tennis facility a leader in delivering tennis programs and providing service in promoting the sport? The Tennis Industry Association, the U.S. Tennis Association, and Racquet Sports Industry magazine are once again looking for the “Top 50 Tennis Welcome... (Full story …)

December 11, 2009

Del Potro Dominates at 7th Premios Fox Sports

Nabs Best Tennis Player and Athlete of the Year Honors. uauhtémoc Blanco (Soccer), Angel Cabrera (Golf), and Helio Castroneves (Motorsports) Among Evening’s Honorees. Megastar Pitbull Electrifies with Live Performance of “I Know You Want Me” and Medley of “Shut It Down” and “Hotel Room Service” (Full story …)

December 9, 2009

ASBA Honors Distinguished Sports Facilities

*Ellicott City, MD - *The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA... (Full story …)

USTA Florida Announces Tennis Volunteer 2009 Award Winners

*DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — *USTA Florida celebrated “60 Years of Love and 30 Years of Dedication” on Dec. 4-6, 2009, during the USTA Florida 60th Annual Meeting and Anniversary Celebration Weekend at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, recognizing the 30... (Full story …)

December 7, 2009

Orantes Honored with Davis Cup Award of Excellence

NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have announced that Manuel Orantes will be honored with the 2009 Davis Cup Award of Excellence. Presentation of the award will be made... (Full story …)

December 4, 2009

USTA Southern Announces 2009 Awards

QuickStart facilities honored. (Full story …)

December 3, 2009

Tennis Magazine Wins Two Folio Awards

Silver for 2009 Redesign and Bronze for Feature Design. (Full story …)

November 24, 2009

USTA/ITA Awards Announced

For Community Outreach and Campus Recreation. (Full story …)

USTA Southern Announces Award Recipients

Atlanta, GA — USTA Southern has announced its recipients for the 2009 awards given for tennis excellence on and off the court. With over 25 categories, winners will be recognized during the USTA Southern Annual Meeting in January at the... (Full story …)

November 19, 2009

RSTTA Receives Sectional NJTL of the Year Award

Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Association best in USTA Middle States Section. (Full story …)

November 11, 2009

USTA Announces Scholar Athlete Grant

Annual "Pancho Gonzalez " Grant to Recognize Male and Female Student of Hispanic Heritage who Aspire to Reach Excellence in Tennis and Academics (Full story …)

November 9, 2009

Champions Crowned on Historic Day

ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships. (Full story …)

Fernandez and Farina Honored

2009 Fed Cup Award of Excellence. (Full story …)

November 5, 2009

Oudin Wins First Annual Heart Award

US Open Quarterfinalist Will Receive Unique Heart Bracelet and $5,000 to Donate to Her Chosen Charity (Full story …)

November 1, 2009

Larcher de Brito Named Portuguese Female Athlete of the Year

Sixteen-year-old tennis sensation, Michelle Larcher de Brito, was named the 2009 Female Athlete of the Year at the 14th Gala do Desporto sponsored by the Confederação do Desporto de Portugal (CDP).... (Full story …)

October 7, 2009

Burwash Receives Top Industry Award

Peter Burwash, President of Peter Burwash International (PBI) recently received the “2009 Faculty Emeritus Award” from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at the annual USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The award recognizes those men and women who both through speaking... (Full story …)

September 30, 2009

John Craig Wins USPTA Personal Web Site Contest

The United States Professional Tennis Association is very excited to announce that John Craig of Santa Ana, Calif., is the grand-prize winner of the association’s personal Web site contest. Craig is a Pro 1 and six-year member. His Web site... (Full story …)

USTA Announces 2008 Awards

Recreational Coach Workshop Trainer and Host Site of the Year. (Full story …)

September 25, 2009

Maine’s Greene Named USPTA Pro of the Year

Robert Greene Jr., of Rangeley, Maine, who is the director of tennis at the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel in Dixville Notch, N.H., received the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Alex Gordon Award for the Professional of the Year. Greene, a... (Full story …)

September 24, 2009

Cutler Receives Top Education Credit Earner Honors

During its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis held Sept. 21-26 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa on Marco Island, Fla., the United States Professional Tennis Association recognized those members who make... (Full story …)

Nine Earn USPTA Master Professional Distinction

Nine tennis professionals recently earned recognition as Master Professionals in the United States Professional Tennis Association, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession. They are: Lorenzo Beltrame, Windermere, Fla. - director of tennis and athletic mental training at the... (Full story …)

USPTA Recognizes Tennis Standouts

The United States Professional Tennis Association honored outstanding tennis coaches, players, managers and volunteers during its annual national awards ceremony at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis on September 24. USPTA, the world’s oldest and largest association of tennis-teaching professionals,... (Full story …)

September 17, 2009

Cox honored with tennis scholarship

Flushing Meadows, N.Y. — Just one day after playing in one of the world’s biggest juniors tennis tournaments — the U.S. Open — Laurel Springs School student and professional tennis player Jordan Cox was honored with the prestigious Seena Hamilton... (Full story …)

September 15, 2009

Tennis Greats and Celebrities Attend ITHF Benefit

Star-Studded Guest List Includes Whoopi Goldberg, Martina Navratilova, Monica Seles, Tracy Austin, Robin Roberts, Miss USA Kristen Dalton, The Real Housewives of NYC and More (Full story …)

September 8, 2009

Tennis Greats and Celebrities to Attend ITHF Benefit

Star-Studded Guest List Includes Martina Navratilova, Monica Seles, Tracy Austin, Robin Roberts, Miss USA Kristen Dalton and The Real Housewives of NYC and More (Full story …)

Ashe Inducted into US Open Court of Champions

International Media Selects Champion and Humanitarian to be Honored in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday evening, September 10. President Bill Clinton to be Featured Speaker in Ceremony Broadcast Live on ESPN2. (Full story …)

August 26, 2009

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 …)

August 10, 2009

Tennis Magazine Proclaims Federer as the Greatest of all Time

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

July 28, 2009

America Votes for 'Best Tennis Town'

Winner to be announced at the 2009 US Open, and will receive a $100,000 grant for community tennis programming. (Full story …)

July 22, 2009

USTA Player Development Names Chicago Facilities as USTA Midwest Training Center

Midtown Tennis Club, Score Fitness and Tennis Club and the CARE Academy to Comprise Chicago Regional Training Center Network New USTA Certified Regional Training Centers Will Expand USTA Player Development’s Programming Throughout the Country (Full story …)

Babolat Announces Award Winners

Tennis Express Saluted as Dealer of the Year (Full story …)

July 8, 2009

USTA Serves Awards $252,000 in 'Aces for Kids' Grants to 13 Organizations

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — USTA Serves - Foundation for Academics. Character. Excellence. (ACE), the philanthropic and charitable entity of the United States Tennis Association, announced today that it has awarded 13 grants in its 2009 spring Aces for Kids funding... (Full story …)

July 7, 2009

Nike Celebrates Federer’s Historic 15th Grand Slam Title

Tribute Spot Features Sports Icons Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, John McEnroe and Pete Sampras (Full story …)

July 6, 2009

2009 US OPen Opening Night Ceremony Will Celebrate Athletes Who Give Back

ANDRE AGASSI TO BE JOINED ON-COURT BY OTHER NOTED ATHLETES Ceremony Will Kick Off ESPN’s US Open Primetime Coverage; Worldwide Leader in Sports to Broadcast US Open for First Time in 2009 (Full story …)

June 30, 2009

PTR Honored with Two APEX Awards

Hilton Head Island, SC - - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) was presented with two 2009 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence) for its magazine TennisPro®. TennisPro is the official publication of PTR tennis teachers and coaches. This is the 21st... (Full story …)

Tennis Channel Honored with the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum

Network to be Recognized at 29th Annual Legends Ball on September 11 in New York City (Full story …)

June 9, 2009

Ashe and wife to be Honored by the ITHF

Tennis Legend and Humanitarian to be Recognized at 29th Annual Legends Ball on September 11 in New York City (Full story …)

June 4, 2009

'On Court with USPTA' receives Award of Distinction

Award-winning episode is show’s first in HD (Full story …)

June 2, 2009

USPTA Receives Award of Distinction for Feature Article

The United States Professional Tennis Association received an award of distinction in the 2009 Communicator Awards competition. The winning entry was a feature article published in the August 2008 issue of ADDvantage magazine titled “Racquet-wielding mayor takes swing at obesity.”... (Full story …)

May 28, 2009

Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins National Racquetball Singles Title

Houston, Texas - Jack Huczek captured his third USA Racquetball Men’s Singles National Championship on Sunday at the 2009 USA Racquetball National Singles Championships at the Downtown Houston YMCA. Huczek is a member of HEAD’s Pro Staff and the win... (Full story …)

May 26, 2009

Khan Crowned Goshen Queen in Indiana

Results for Women's Subway Goshen Squash Open (Full story …)

May 14, 2009

Clutch Play Earns Berdych His Fifth ATP Title

Win Also Marks Fourth ATP Tour Title for Dunlop this Season (Full story …)

Djokovic Takes Title in Front of Home Crowd

Austria - Kennelbach — HEAD Player Novak Djokovic defeated Lucacs Kubot from Poland in straight sets 6:3, 7:6 (0) in front of his home crowd to take the top spot at the Serbia Open. This victory marked the Serb’s 13th... (Full story …)

May 12, 2009

Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps

Tennis Resorts Online has just published its annual rankings of the Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps. Kiawah Island Golf Resort on Kiawah Island in South Carolina returns to the top position among resorts, edging out last year’s No. 1... (Full story …)

April 20, 2009

International Tennis Hall of Fame to Honor 'Rocket' Rod Laver in July

Hall Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Laver’s Remarkable 1969 Grand Slam Triumph Ceremony Will Also Name Laver an Official Hall of Fame Life Trustee (Full story …)

April 13, 2009

Tennis Life Names Francesconi as Editor

Tennis industry publishing veteran joins fastest growing tennis magazine. (Full story …)

April 6, 2009

Murray and Azarenka Dominate in Miami to Capture Titles

Kennelbach, Austria - April 2009 - HEAD pro Andy Murray captured his third ATP title of the season winning against fellow HEAD player Novak Djokovic at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. In the women’s competition, Victoria Azarenka bested top-ranked... (Full story …)

Marcia Frost joins Examiner.com

Will be National College Tennis Examiner, specializing in college tennis. (Full story …)

March 23, 2009

Hall of Famer Butch Buchhholz to be Honored by International Tennis Hall of Fame and First Serve

NEWPORT, RI — This Thursday, March 26, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and First Serve will host a special evening honoring 2005 Hall of Famer Butch Buchholz while also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Sony Ericsson Open. The... (Full story …)

March 19, 2009

International Tennis Hall of Fame Calls for Nominations for Class of 2010 Ballot

ITHF Now Accepts Nominations for Wheelchair Tennis Athletes and Administrators Submit Your Nominations Online at TennisFame.com (Full story …)

March 13, 2009

Anytime Fitness Co-Founders to Receive John McCarthy Industry Visionary of the Year Award

Jeff Klinger and Chuck Runyon to be recognized for their contributions to the success of the health club industry (Full story …)

March 12, 2009

Golfsmith.com Recognized as Best in Class Among Retail Web Sites

The Only Brand to Rank in the Top 10 Twice (Full story …)

March 10, 2009

Ronney Wins National Award

Honor to be received at Positive Coaching Alliance National Youth Sports Awards sponsored by Deloitte (Full story …)

March 2, 2009

Fish Makes History in Delray

Wilson [K]Six-One 95 player Mardy Fish became the first top seed to title in the 17-year history of the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships after rallying to defeat Russian qualifier Korolev 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday. Fish, making his sixth Delray... (Full story …)

February 26, 2009

Capestany Named PTR Master Professional

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2009 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 60-plus on court and classroom presentations, a tennis trade show and $25,000 Championships, is... (Full story …)

International Tennis Hall of Fame and First Serve to Honor Hall of Famer Butch Buchholz

Special Tribute Scheduled for March 26 in Miami, Florida (Full story …)

February 25, 2009

PTR $25,000 Championships Results

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) $25,000 Championships were held in conjunction with the PTR International Tennis Symposium, February 14-20, 2009, at PTR Headquarters on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. PTR $25,000 Championships give teaching pros the... (Full story …)

February 23, 2009

Tennis Channel Promotes Dean Hadaegh to Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Technical Operations

LOS ANGELES — Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and passionate lifestyle of tennis, today announced the promotion of Dean Hadaegh to chief technology officer and senior vice president, technical operations. He... (Full story …)

Fernando Velasco Named PTR Male Player of the Year

*Hilton Head Island, SC — * Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2009 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 60-plus on court and classroom presentations, a tennis trade show and $25,000 Championships,... (Full story …)

February 20, 2009

Trinity Men’s Squash Defends National Title for Tenth Consecutive Year

Bantams Look For 200th Straight Win Against Dartmouth Friday (Full story …)

February 18, 2009

PTR Presents Annual Awards

Two USPTA Members Honored by USOC

The United States Olympic Committee honored USPTA members Anne Smith, Ph.D., and Rita Gladstone as part of its Coaching Recognition Program. Smith of Dallas, was honored with the “Doc” Counsilman Science Award for tennis for her contributions in the area... (Full story …)

February 5, 2009

Wilson Players Start Another Year Strong with [K]Factor at the Australian Open

Serena Williams Captures 10th Grand Slam Title and Regains #1 World Ranking (Full story …)

February 3, 2009

USTA Serves Awards Over $1 Million in Grants in 2008

“Aces for Kids” Year-End Grants Awarded to 39 Organizations (Full story …)

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 …)

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 …)

December 31, 2008

Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2008 'Champions of Tennis'

*DEC. 31, 2008 - *Dave Haggerty, the chief executive officer of Head USA and president of Penn Racquet Sports, has been named “Person of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2009 issue. Haggerty led off... (Full story …)

December 23, 2008

USTA Player Development Names Martin Blackman Senior Director for Talent Identification and Development

*WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., December 23, 2008 — *The USTA announced today that Martin Blackman has been hired as Senior Director for Talent Identification and Development for USTA Player Development. Blackman will be based at the USTA Training Facility in Boca... (Full story …)

John Isner and Christina McHale Win USTA Playoffs for 2009 Australian Open Wild Cards

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., December 22, 2008 - The USTA announced today that Americans John Isner and Christina McHale earned wild card entries into the 2009 Australian Open men’s and women’s singles main draws after winning USTA wild card tournaments at... (Full story …)

December 15, 2008

Circle C Manager Named Senior Player of the Year

December 10, 2008 - Fernando Velasco received the “CATA Senior Player of the Year” from CATA upcoming president Ray Delk, during the Annual Meeting and Awards Night of the Capital Area Tennis Association held at the Courtyard Tennis Club on... (Full story …)

December 11, 2008

USTA Player Development Names First Two USTA Certified Regional Training Centers

New USTA Certified Regional Training Centers will Expand USTA Player Development’s Programming Throughout the Country The Junior Tennis Champions Center in Washington, D.C. and The Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta Selected as First Sites for Program (Full story …)

December 8, 2008

The Ritz–Carlton, Key Biscayne Listed Among the 'Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts'

Miami, FL —The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne has been recognized once again by TENNIS Magazine among the “top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts”. The magazine presented four different categories: Best Lodging, Best Dining, Best Instruction and Best Family Resort. The Ritz-Carlton was... (Full story …)

November 3, 2008

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 …)

October 29, 2008

Peter Burwash International Presents Awards at Annual Meeting

Peter Burwash International(PBI) recently celebrated its company annual meeting at the beautiful and prestigious Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt in Tirol, Austria. Consistently rated one of the top tennis destinations in Europe, Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt sits at the base of the stunning Wilder-Kaiser mountain... (Full story …)

Brown-Grimes to be Honored by ITHF

Special Tribute To Be Held On December 11 In New York City (Full story …)

October 22, 2008

Dramatic Conclusion to NJT International Masters

Bautista Joins Fellow Spanish Champions Nadal and Boluda with Boys U-14 Win (Full story …)

October 20, 2008

Italian, Gianluigi Quinzi Wins Nike Junior Tour International Masters 2008

Wild Card entry, Gianluigi Quinzi, won the Boys 12-and-under event at the prestigious 2008 Nike Junior Tour International Masters this past week at the Club Med Sandpiper in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Quinzi, 12, was the number one seed and... (Full story …)

HEAD Player Andy Murray Captures Second Successive Masters Series Title

Head Pros enjoy successful weekend, upsetting the top three world ranked players (Full story …)

Clearwater Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.0 Senior National Championships

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2008) - The women’s team from Clearwater, Fla., representing the USTA Florida Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.0 Senior National Championships held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden... (Full story …)

Lancaster/Manheim, Penn. Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.0 Senior National Championships

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2008) - The men’s team from Lancaster/Manheim, Penn. representing the USTA Middle States Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.0 Senior National Championships held at the Indian Wells Tennis... (Full story …)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.5 Adult National Championships

TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 19, 2008 - The men’s team from Baton Rouge, La., representing the USTA Southern, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.5 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center in... (Full story …)

Ann Arbor, Michigan Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.5 Adult National Championship

TUCSON, Ariz. - OCTOBER 19, 2008 - The women’s team from Ann Arbor, Mich. representing the USTA Midwest Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.5 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center... (Full story …)

October 6, 2008

Welby Van Horn inducted into USPTA’s Hall of Fame

Welby Van Horn of Lake Worth, Fla., becomes part of an elite group as a grand inductee in the United States Professional Tennis Association Hall of Fame. Van Horn has been involved in many facets of tennis as a player... (Full story …)

Haverhill Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 2.5 Adult National Championships

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 5, 2008) - The women’s team from Haverhill, Mass., representing the USTA New England Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 2.5 Adult National Championships held at the Amanda & Stacy Darling... (Full story …)

Salt Lake City Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 2.5 Adult National Championships

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 5, 2008) - The men’s team from Salt Lake City, representing the USTA Intermountain Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 2.5 Adult National Championships held at the Amanda & Stacy Darling... (Full story …)

Columbia, Maryland Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.0 Adult National Championships

TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 5, 2008 - The men’s team from Columbia, Maryland representing the USTA Mid-Atlantic Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.0 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center in... (Full story …)

Seattle, Washington Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 30 Adult National Championships

TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 5, 2008 - The women’s team from Seattle, Washington, representing the USTA Pacific Northwest Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.0 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center... (Full story …)

October 1, 2008

PTR Hires Chief Operating Officer

Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Pat Decker has been named to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Decker joins PTR with a wealth of experience. Since 1995, she has owned and managed... (Full story …)

September 30, 2008

Golfsmith Names Sue E. Gove Executive Vice President | Chief Operating Officer

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOLF) today announced the appointment of Sue E. Gove as Executive Vice President | Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Gove will initially oversee finance, supply chain and distribution, human resources, information technology and loss... (Full story …)

September 29, 2008

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.0 Adult National Championships

(Tucson, Ariz.) (September 29, 2008) - The women’s team from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., representing the USTA Florida, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.0 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center in Tucson,... (Full story …)

Seattle Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.0 Adult National Championships

(Tucson, Ariz.) (September 29, 2008) - The men’s team from Seattle, representing the USTA Pacific Northwest, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.0 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center in Tucson, Arizona.... (Full story …)

Sacramento, California Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 5.0 Adult National Championships

INDIAN WELLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 - The women’s team from Sacramento, Calif., representing the USTA Northern California captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 5.0 Adult National Championships held at the Indian Wells Tennis... (Full story …)

Sacramento, California Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 5.0 Adult National Championships

INDIAN WELLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 - The men’s team from Sacramento, Calif. representing the USTA Northern California, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 5.0 Adult National Championships held at the Indian Wells Tennis... (Full story …)

September 26, 2008

Lexington’s Andrew Receives Service Award

Jorge Andrew of Lexington, S.C., recently received the USTA/USPTA Community Service Award. Andrew is the director of tennis operations for the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission in Lexington, S.C. Andrew was recognized during the USPTA’s annual awards breakfast at... (Full story …)

September 25, 2008

2008 USTA Outstanding Facility Award was Recently Bestowed Upon Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama

Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama, which became the world’s largest public hard court tennis facility (60 courts) after completion of Phase I of Global Sports & Tennis Design Group's Master Plan in June, 2007. At their 2008 International Tennis... (Full story …)

September 24, 2008

USPTA Member Alan Cutler Receives Top Education Credit Earner Honors

Sept. 24, 2008 -- During its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis held Sept. 15-20 at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, Calif., the United States Professional Tennis Association recognized those members who... (Full story …)

September 22, 2008

USPTA Recognizes Leaders in Tennis Profession

The United States Professional Tennis Association honored its top teachers, coaches, players, volunteers and managers during its annual national awards ceremony at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis on September 18. USPTA, the world’s oldest and largest association of tennis-teaching... (Full story …)

September 17, 2008

Simon and Schnyder Celebrate Victories in Bucharest and Bali

Kennelbach - Austria - September 2008 - HEAD players enjoyed success last week at various tournaments around the world. HEAD player Gilles Simon successfully defended his BCR Open Romania title in Bucharest with a victory over No. 6 seed Carlos... (Full story …)

September 11, 2008

Dimitrov Claims Second Junior Major Title

Austria, Kennelbach — HEAD Team Elite's Grigor Dimitrov completed his junior career with a second consecutive boys Major title, capturing the US Open title and the No. 1 spot in the ITF world rankings with a 6-4, 6-3 win over... (Full story …)

September 10, 2008

Andy Murray Rocks at Flushing Meadows

Murray Defeated Top ranked Nadal to Reach Finals (Full story …)

Tennis Legends, Capturing 170 Grand Slam Titles Attend 'Legends Ball' to Benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 5 at Cipriani in New York City

More Than $170,000 Raised Through Silent and Live Auction (Full story …)

Sampras and Mallory Inducted into US Open Court of Champions

International Media Selects Greatest Champions in the 127-Year History of U.S. Championships/US Open. USTA To Honor Champions with Ceremonies in Arthur Ashe Stadium Before Women’s Singles Final Sunday Night. (Full story …)

September 2, 2008

City of New York Honors Dinkins

106th Mayor of New York was Instrumental in Keeping US Open in New York (Full story …)

Tennis Legends, Capturing 184 Grand Slam Titles to Attend 'Legends Ball' to Benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 5 at Cipriani in New York City

EMI/ERG Recording Artist Wendy Moten to Perform (Full story …)

August 27, 2008

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... (Full story …)

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... (Full story …)

August 18, 2008

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... (Full story …)

Nadal and his Aeropro Drive -- World Number One

Vamos Rafa! (Full story …)

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. (Full story …)

July 21, 2008

ADDvantage magazine receives award for publication excellence

-- The October/November 2007 issue recognized -- (Full story …)

July 15, 2008

Robredo Wins Battle Between Dunlop Tour Team Members

Third Win on Tour this Season for Aerogel Racquets (Full story …)

July 8, 2008

International Tennis Hall of Fame Presents Sony Ericsson With The Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award

Award to be Presented at the Legends Ball Friday, September 5, 2008 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City (Full story …)

July 7, 2008

PTR Wins Two More APEX Awards

07 July 2008 - Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) was presented with two 2008 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence) for its magazine TennisPro. TennisPro is the official publication of PTR tennis teachers and coaches. This... (Full story …)

July 2, 2008

Jeffett Honored by Hall of Fame

Nancy Jeffett, the president of the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation, received the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Golden Achievement Award in July at a ceremony at Wimbledon. USTA President Jane Brown-Grimes, along with board members David Dinkins and... (Full story …)

June 24, 2008

Ivo Karlovic wins Slazenger Open in Nottingham

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD players enjoyed success last week at various tournaments around the world. HEAD player Ivo Karlovic of Croatia successfully defended his title at the Slazenger Open in Nottingham as he defeated No. 3 seed Fernando Verdasco 7-5,... (Full story …)

June 23, 2008

Family Circle Tennis Center is Named TWC of the Month

Where can you find a $15 million award-winning public tennis facility with 17 lighted courts, a 10,200-seat stadium, year-round tennis programs and tournaments for all ages, and the oldest Tier I all-women’s professional tournament in the U.S.? The answer: The... (Full story …)

June 17, 2008

USPTA Receives Award of Distinction for Feature Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 17, 2008 -- The United States Professional Tennis Association received an award of distinction in the 2008 Communicator Awards competition. The winning entry was a feature article published in the August 2007 issue of ADDvantage... (Full story …)

June 16, 2008

Ektelon’s 'Three R’s' Rocky, Rhonda and Ruben Cap Dream Season

Rajsich and Carson End Year Ranked #1 in the World (Full story …)

May 19, 2008

Florida’s Adrians Zguns and Iowa’s Marina McCollom win singles titles at the USPTA Clay Court Championships

Adrians Zguns of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., won the men’s open title at the $8,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Clay Court Championships Monday, May 12, at the Ibis Golf and Country Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., after defeating... (Full story …)

May 16, 2008

USPTA now accepting nominations for annual awards

-- Recipients to be honored during USPTA World Conference in September-- (Full story …)

May 15, 2008

Prince PPI Program Crowns First World Team Champion in Rome

Heads to Tulsa for PPI All-American Individual Championships. Revolutionary Junior Program Set to Showcase U.S Talent in front of Division I Coaches (Full story …)

May 6, 2008

Four U.S. Junior Teams Go Undefeated to Win Regional Championships and Qualify for World Finals

Junior Davis Cup, Junior Fed Cup and World Junior Tennis Teams All Advance U.S. Girls’ World Junior Tennis Team Will Attempt to Win Back-to-Back Titles in August (Full story …)

April 24, 2008

Wilson's Racquet Sports Consumer Catalog Achieves National Recognition

Wilson’s Graphic Design Team Receives Award (Full story …)

April 22, 2008

Top 50 TWC Facilities Recognized

Facilities lauded for taking a proactive role delivering tennis across the U.S. (Full story …)

April 15, 2008

International Tennis Hall of Fame Presents Franklin R. Johnson with Samuel Hardy Award

NEWPORT, RI -- The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that USTA Immediate Past President Franklin R. Johnson has been named the recipient of the 2007 Samuel Hardy Award. This award is given annually to a volunteer(s) of the... (Full story …)

International Tennis Hall of Fame Announces Tennis Educational Merit Award Winners

NEWPORT, RI -- The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that Todd S. Ellenbecker of Scottsdale, Arizona, Sharon Rosenburgh of Indianapolis, Indiana and Kathleen Ann Stroia of St. Petersburg, Florida are the 2007 recipients of the Tennis Educational Merit... (Full story …)

March 31, 2008

Ian Griffin of Wisconsin is Winner of USPTA Personal Web Site Contest

-- Association holds first-ever personal Web site contest -- (Full story …)

March 26, 2008

USTA Announces Recreational Coach Workshop Trainer of the Year

Austin Texas’ Mike Carter Chosen as 2007 Recipient (Full story …)

USTA Announces 2007 Recreational Coach Workshop Host Site of the Year

Southeast Michigan Tennis Association Chosen as 2007 Recipient (Full story …)

March 25, 2008

Federer, Bryans Win Multiple ATP Awards

Miami, Florida — Roger Federer and Bob and Mike Bryan are the big winners in the 2007 ATP Awards, which were announced today in Miami on the eve of the Sony Ericsson Open. For the fourth consecutive year, Federer won... (Full story …)

March 22, 2008

Alan King Tennis Passion Award to be awarded to tennis legend Rod Laver

Charlie Pasarell To Present Award On Stadium Court (Full story …)

March 19, 2008

Garrison and Harmon Named Coaches of 2008 U.S. Olympic Tennis Teams

U.S. Fed Cup Captain and USTA Director of Men’s Tennis To Lead Olympic Teams in Beijing. Dan James Named Coach for U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Team. (Full story …)

March 4, 2008

Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins Fifth Consecutive Tournament

SAN DIEGO — Jack Huczek, a member of HEAD’s elite racquetball team of National Pro Staff, won the International Racquetball Tour’s (IRT) San Diego Open on Sunday at the American Athletic Club. Huczek (Rochester Hills, Mich.) defeated Rocky Carson (Ladera... (Full story …)

February 27, 2008

COLLEGE TENNIS: Gustavus Adolphus captures title at ITA Division III National Men's Team Indoor Championship

SAINT PETER, MINN. -– Host and No. 3 seed Gustavus Adolphus upset defending champions and No. 1 seed UC-Santa Cruz 5-4, in Sunday's final at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division III National Men's Team Indoor Championship at the Swanson Tennis... (Full story …)

Bluegrass Tennis Director Bill Riddle Named 2008 PTRTennesseePro of the Year

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2008 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 60-plus on court and classroom presentations, a tennis trade show and $25,000 Championships is... (Full story …)

February 26, 2008

Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins IRT Stop in Seattle

SEATTLE — Jack Huczek, a member of HEAD’s elite racquetball team of National Pro Staff, won the International Racquetball Tour’s (IRT) Seattle Open on Sunday. Huczek (Rochester Hills, Mich.) defeated Jason Mannino (San Diego, Calif.) in the five-game championship final... (Full story …)

February 22, 2008

Geoff Norton Named PTR Wheelchair Pro of the Year

February 21, 2008

Two Named PTR Master Professionals

February 19, 2008

Team HEAD’s Ruiz and Huczek Win USA Racquetball National Doubles Titles

Tempe, Ariz. -– Aimee Ruiz and Jack Huczek separately captured National Titles on Sunday at the 2008 USA Racquetball National Doubles Championships at the Arizona State University Recreation Center. Both Ruiz and Huczek are members of HEAD’s Pro Staff and... (Full story …)

January 28, 2008

Novak Djokovic and His New Wilson [K]Blade Tour Win Their First Grand Slam Title

Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga switch to new [K]Blade rackets for 2008 and go on to dominate the men’s draw at the OZ Open (Full story …)

Maria Sharapova Leads O3 Dominance Down Under En Route to Third Grand Slam Title

Bordentown, NJ -– At only twenty years old, Maria Sharapova has already captured three of tennis’ four Grand Slam titles. With her Prince O3 White in hand, Sharapova soundly knocked off the No.1, No. 3, and No. 4 seeds on... (Full story …)

January 16, 2008

Family Circle Cup Selects Winner of Fifth Annual T-Shirt Design Contest

CHARLESTON, SC (January 16, 2008) — The Family Circle Cup is proud to announce the fifth annual Family Circle Cup official T-shirt design contest WINNER! This year’s winning submission came from 26-year-old Joanna Hall from Lexington, KY. Hall is an... (Full story …)

January 9, 2008

APTA Hall of Fame Inductions

January 9, 2008, Scarsdale, New York — Robert Brown, Chairman of the American Platform Tennis Association’s Hall of Fame Committee, announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2008. David Kjeldsen, CEO of Viking Athletics, will be the seventieth recipient of... (Full story …)

January 2, 2008

USTA Selects Top Juniors to Compete in Two Prestigious International 14-and-Under Tournaments

Two-Week Trip to Europe includes Teen Tennis in Bolton, England, and Les Petits As in Tarbes, France (Full story …)

December 21, 2007

Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Receives Generous Grant from Claire Giannini Fund

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Dec. 20, 2007 –- Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education, a national model for imaginative, public youth tennis and educational enrichment programs for a largely at-risk and diverse population in the Philadelphia area, has received an unexpected $10,000... (Full story …)

December 14, 2007

'TENNIS TALK' receives Tennessee Tennis Media Excellence of the Year award

Nashville, TN — The Tennessee Tennis Association recently announced their 2007 award winners and this year "TENNIS TALK" received the TTA Media Excellence of the Year award. "TENNIS TALK" is the brain child of Richard Falklen, avid tennis player and... (Full story …)

December 12, 2007

'On Court With USPTA' Receives Gold Award

— “Ask the Professor – Episode 1” is award-winning episode — (Full story …)

December 6, 2007

Tennis Channel Promotes Programming, Production Staff

David Scott Advances to Executive Director, Acquisitions and Programming. Bob Whyley is Promoted to Coordinating Producer. (Full story …)

November 21, 2007

STA/ITA Community Service and Campus Recreation Award Winners Announced Ouachita Baptist, Gustavus Adolphus Coaches Earn National Recognition

SKILLMAN, N.J. — Ouachita Baptist University Director of Tennis Craig Ward has been named the national winner of the USTA/ITA Community Service Award and Gustavus Adolphus' men's tennis coach Steve Wilkinson is the national winner of the USTA/ITA Campus Recreation... (Full story …)

November 20, 2007

USPTA Gives Grand Valley State University’s Wheelchair Tennis Team $2,000 Grant

The United States Professional Tennis Association presented a $2,000 grant to the first collegiate wheelchair tennis team at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. USPTA first vice president, Tom Daglis, was on hand to present the check to the... (Full story …)

November 5, 2007

Play Tennis Florida Chosen as Official 2008 USTA Florida Magazine

Wins over Three Other National/Regional Publications (Full story …)

November 2, 2007

Georgia’s Oren Motevassel and Pennsylvania’s Shareen Lai capture singles titles at the USPTA Hard Court Championships

Oren Motevassel, the No. 1 seed, of Alpharetta, Ga., claimed the men’s open title at the $8,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Hard Court Championships Sunday at the Hollytree Country Club in Tyler, Texas. Motevassel defeated the No. 3 seed,... (Full story …)

November 1, 2007

Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2007 'Champions of Tennis'

George Napier, the chief executive officer of Prince Sports, has been named “Person of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s November/December 2007 issue. Napier led off the magazine’s seventh annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors... (Full story …)

October 30, 2007

PrinceTennis.com Receives Multiple Awards for Cutting-Edge Design

Industry Leader Captures Gold W3 Award and 2007 WebAward (Full story …)

October 23, 2007

Bryan Brothers Capture Ninth Title of Year with Win in Madrid

Masters Series Win Helps World’s #1 Team Reach Another Career Milestone (Full story …)

October 18, 2007

USPTA Member Ken DeHart Receives Top Education Credit Earner Honors

During its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis in September, the United States Professional Tennis Association recognized those members who make education a priority. The Association honored Ken DeHart as the top credit earner in USPTA’s... (Full story …)

USPTA Presents Special Awards to CEO Tim Heckler and Longtime Member Townsend Gilbert

The United States Professional Tennis Association recognized two people for exemplary service during its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis in September. The Association presented the President’s Award to Townsend Gilbert and honored USPTA CEO Tim... (Full story …)

October 2, 2007

Southern Division honored for USPTA Newsletter of the Year

October 2, 2007 — The “Standard,” the newsletter of the United States Professional Tennis Association Southern Division, has been named the 2007 USPTA Newsletter of the Year. Southern Division President Jeff Hawes of Burlington, N.C., received the award during the... (Full story …)

September 24, 2007

International Tennis Hall of Fame to Honor Nancy P. Jeffett as 2007 Golden Achievement Award Winner

NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that Nancy P. Jeffett, President and Trustee of the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation, is the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Golden Achievement Award. The Golden Achievement Award is... (Full story …)

Boca Raton’s John Joyce Named USPTA Professional of the Year

John Joyce, a USPTA Professional 1 and director of tennis at Boca West Country Club, recently received the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Alex Gordon Award for Professional of the Year. Joyce, who has been a USPTA member for 22... (Full story …)

One Standout Earns USPTA Master Professional Distinction for 2007

Rosemary DeHoog recently earned recognition as Master Professional in the United States Professional Tennis Association, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession. DeHoog, who has been a member of the USPTA for 34 years, is the head tennis professional... (Full story …)

September 20, 2007

USPTA Awards Honor Standouts in Tennis Profession

September 20, 2007 — The United States Professional Tennis Association recognized outstanding tennis coaches, players, managers and volunteers during its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis on September 20. The USPTA, the world’s oldest and largest... (Full story …)

September 17, 2007

Texas Tennis Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2007

George P. Mitchell, John Kniffen, Charles Le Master, Barbara Smith, and Semp Russ to be inducted November 10, 2007 (Full story …)

World’s Top 8 Tennis Players to be Cast as Chinese Terracotta Warriors

Shanghai, China — The ATP, governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit, has commissioned a sculptor to create Terracotta Warriors of the best eight tennis players in the world to mark the Tennis Masters Cup, the prestigious circuit ending... (Full story …)

International Tennis Hall of Fame Honors Peter Hurley With Chairman's Award

NEWPORT, RI — International Tennis Hall of Fame Chairman Wick Simmons has announced that Peter Hurley is the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Chairman’s Award. The Chairman’s Award recognizes outstanding service by a Hall of Fame Board Member. “Pete has... (Full story …)

Lea Pericoli of Italy to be Honored With the 2007 Fed Cup Award of Excellence

NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have announced that Italy’s Lea Pericoli is the recipient of the 2007 Fed Cup Award of Excellence. Presentation of the Fed Cup Award of Excellence... (Full story …)

September 13, 2007

Bryan Bros. Clinch Stanford ATP Doubles Race

American Twins Finish Year-end No. 1 for Third Straight Year (Full story …)

September 10, 2007

Wilson Dominates 2007 Grand Slam Capturing 7 of 8 Singles Championships

Federer and Henin Deliver Another Wilson Titles Sweep at 2007 US Open (Full story …)

September 6, 2007

Bill Tym and Alex Gordon to be inducted into USPTA’s Hall of Fame

They are only two of nine to ever receive the honor. (Full story …)

August 31, 2007

Florida’s Paulo Barros and Marine Nizri win singles titles at the USPTA Grass Court Championships

Aug. 31, 2007 — Paulo Barros of Orlando, Fla., defended his men’s open title at the $5,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Grass Court Championships Sunday at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia after defeating James Kohr of York, Pa.,... (Full story …)

August 30, 2007

Head Picks Most Radical Fan

Winners of “Are You Radical Enough?” contest to play with Andre Agassi in Las Vegas (Full story …)

August 27, 2007

Dunlop Star James Blake Wins Pilot Pen Championship

Enters US Open After Notching 10th ATP Career Singles Title. (Full story …)

August 17, 2007

Velasco Receives Special Texas Tennis Award

Ken McAllaster, Executive Director of the USTA, Texas Division, presents Manager and Director of Tennis, Fernando Velasco with the USTA Texas Section Senior Sprit Award. This award honors a player who, in addition to having high sectional ranking, exemplifies the... (Full story …)

August 15, 2007

USTA to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Althea Gibson's Historic Victory

Gibson to be Inducted into US Open Court of Champions. Opening Night Celebration — Themed “Breaking Barriers” — Will Feature African American Female Pioneers Including Aretha Franklin, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun, Dr. Mae Jemison and More. Mayor Bloomberg, Billie Jean King and Mrs. Jackie Robinson to Join in Tribute. Aretha Franklin to Perform at Ceremony. (Full story …)

August 8, 2007

Dunlop Star Tommy Robredo Captures 5th Career ATP Title

Wins Second Championship at Poland’s Orange Prokom Open. (Full story …)

July 18, 2007

Winning Touch Tennis Named Tennis Club of the Year

SPORTHALL Facility Key Factor in USTA Award (Full story …)

July 16, 2007

International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Now Available Online, On Demand

Sampras Delivers Emotional Speech in Saturday’s Induction Ceremony (Full story …)

July 13, 2007

Sampras, Sanchez-Vicario to Enter Hall of Fame

Induction Honors For Davidson and Adams (Full story …)

July 9, 2007

Wimbledon Final Earns Best Overnight Since 2004

NBC’s McEnroe on Federer-Nadal: “One of the all-time matches I’ve seen at Wimbledon.” Note: Corrected Top 10 Metered Markets (Full story …)

July 2, 2007

PTR wins two APEX Awards

Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) was presented with two 2007 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence) for its magazine TennisPro. TennisPro is the official publication of PTR tennis teachers and coaches. One APEX was for the... (Full story …)

Penn Once Again Tops TIA Consumer Report as Most Preferred Brand of Tennis Ball

PHOENIX — Based on the YE 2006 TIA Tennis Consumer Report, Penn is once again the #1 choice of tennis players. When asked “what brand of tennis balls do you feel is best”, Penn topped the list in every age... (Full story …)

June 28, 2007

'Which Racquet Will James Blake Play?' Winner Chosen

Greenville Mayor Knox White Draws Lucky Contestant Who Picked Dunlop’s Aerogel 2HUNDRED (Full story …)

2007 US Open Theme Art Captures the Spirit of the US Open and Welcomes the World to New York

Joanne Hus First Woman to Design US Open Theme Art (Full story …)

June 26, 2007

Hall of Fame Classic Exhibition to Feature 2007 Inductees Pete Sampras and Arantxa Sanches-Vicario

Hall of Famers Rod Laver and Stan Smith also Scheduled to Play (Full story …)

Ljubicic and Karlovic Celebrate First Grass Court Victory

Kennelbach – Austria – June 2007 - HEAD players Ivan Ljubicic and compatriot Ivo Karlovic from Croatia both won their first grass court title last week. Ljubicic won in s’Hertogenbosch while Karlovic succeeded in Nottingham. HEAD Player and No. 2... (Full story …)

June 19, 2007

Tomas Berdych Wins Gerry Weber Open

HALLE, GERMANY — Tomas Berdych won the Gerry Weber Open on Sunday, beating Marcos Baghdatis 7-5, 6-4 at this Wimbledon grass court warm-up. Playing with the Dunlop Aerogel 2HUNDRED, the 21 year old Czech won 35 of 37 first-serve points... (Full story …)

Sharapova and Jankovic Battle On The Grass At Birmingham In An All O3 Final

Jankovic Wins First Tournament Immediately After Picking Up New Ozone Racquet (Full story …)

GPTA Member Leads Resort to Top-50 List

An award -winning tennis program featuring 12 courts and state-of -the-art features has garnered GPTA sponsor Reynolds Plantation a “Top 50 Tennis Resorts Worldwide” recognition by Tennis Resorts Online. This marks the newest recognition for Reynolds Plantation’s tennis program, led... (Full story …)

June 13, 2007

2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional - Day Four

The State Closed Sectional is the strongest tournament that Florida sanctions. It is a high honor when players excel in this event. This event is hosted by the Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach, Florida and at this site we... (Full story …)

June 8, 2007

Virginia Tennis Court Named in Honor of Frank McDavid

Chesterfield County (Virginia) — Board of Supervisors in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission have named the tennis courts at Rockwood Park in honor of Frank McDavid. Frank has spent years involved with youth sports, as well as... (Full story …)

May 30, 2007

Peter Burwash International Facilities Score High in Rankings

One out of every seven facilities in the Tennis Resorts Online annual rankings has its tennis program directed by professionals from Peter Burwash International(PBI). The final rankings had 11 PBI-staffed properties in the Top 75 Tennis Resorts. (Full story …)