http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/ Tennis Industry Association member news brought to you by RacquetSportsIndustry.com. en Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:48:53 -0800Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:21:39 -0800Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:04:11 -0800Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:52:53 -0800Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:21:40 -0800Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:20:57 -0800Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:09:12 -0800Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:47:12 -0800Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:57:56 -0800Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:14:22 -0800Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:29:40 -0800Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:51:02 -0800Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:17:06 -0800Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:08:30 -0800Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:20:33 -0800Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:15:25 -0800Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:02:58 -0800Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:10:45 -0800Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:07:41 -0800Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:27:40 -0800Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:23:24 -0800Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:01:46 -0800Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:31:50 -0800Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:01:28 -0800Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:11:23 -0800Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:08:50 -0800Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:23:23 -0800Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:13:49 -0800Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:33:09 -0800Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:25:25 -0800Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:52:50 -0800Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:43:39 -0800Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:32:55 -0800Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:28:05 -0800Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:37:19 -0800Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:01:57 -0800Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:00:39 -0800Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:48:29 -0800Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:00:44 -0800Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:22:58 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss *Atlanta, GA - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - *Former No. 1 player Lleyton Hewitt is joining the growing list of tennis stars committed to play the first Atlanta Tennis Championships July 19-25. The Atlanta event, owned and operated by USTA... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/hewitt_to_play_first_atlanta_t.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/hewitt_to_play_first_atlanta_t.html Players Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:48:53 -0800 NEWPORT, R.I., U.S.A., March 9, 2010 - The International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation have announced that Heinz Grimm of Switzerland is the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Golden Achievement Award. The Golden Achievement Award is... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/international_tennis_hall_of_f_11.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/international_tennis_hall_of_f_11.html Awards Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:21:39 -0800 Nine Straight Days of Network Coverage on Tap from Indian Wells, Calif., Including Live Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals, 12-Hour Days and 70 Hours of Encore Competition Telecast Begins Friday with “Hit For Haiti” Relief Exhibition that Features Agassi, Sampras, Navratilova, Federer, Nadal, Graf, Davenport and Henin http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/tennis_channel_to_carry_90_hou.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/tennis_channel_to_carry_90_hou.html Media Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:04:11 -0800 Ovation Chairman and Tennis Channel CEO/Chairman Joins Committee Dedicated to Furthering the National Commitment to the Arts http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/cable_industry_veteran_ken_sol.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/cable_industry_veteran_ken_sol.html Media Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:52:53 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/ashaway_introduces_zymax_62_th.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/ashaway_introduces_zymax_62_th.html Badminton Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:21:40 -0800 John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Doubles Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan Head to Serbia for First Round. See it all on Tennis Channel. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/united_states_begins_chase_for.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/united_states_begins_chase_for.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:20:57 -0800 Andover, MA — Plexipave has been selected as the surface for the ATP World Tour events taking place in Memphis, Delray Beach, and Indian Wells. Plexipave’s speed of play makes it possible for all types of players to excel, and... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/plexipave_selected_for_three_a.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/plexipave_selected_for_three_a.html Courts/Lighting Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:09:12 -0800 Doubles stars dominate the Recent Player and Master Player categories, with the selections of Todd Woodbridge, Mark Woodforde, Gigi Fernandez, Natasha Zvereva and Owen Davidson. In the Contributor category, wheelchair tennis creator Brad Parks has been selected for induction, along with Derek Hardwick, who served as chairman of the British Lawn Tennis Association and was instrumental in the creation of Open tennis. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/embargo_until_monday_march_1_2.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/03/embargo_until_monday_march_1_2.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:47:12 -0800 More Than 700 Youth Registration Events to be Held at Facilities Across the Country in Celebration of "Tennis Night in America" Between February 26-March 1 To Facilitate Early Registration for Spring/Summer Junior Tennis Programs Nationwide. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/usta_hosting_more_than_700_you.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/usta_hosting_more_than_700_you.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:57:56 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/babolat_introduces_2010_footwe.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/babolat_introduces_2010_footwe.html Footwear Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:14:22 -0800 United States names John Isner, Sam Querrey, and the World's No. 1 Doubles Team of Bob and MIke Bryan to Face Serbia. First Meeting Between U.S. and Serbia in Davis Cup will take place on Indoor Clay at the Beogradska Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, March 5-7. Isner to make Davis Cup Debut; Becomes Tallest Player in U.S. Davis Cup History. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/united_states_names_john_isner.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/united_states_names_john_isner.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:29:40 -0800 Milwaukee and Brea stores to open this Spring. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/golfsmith_to_open_stores_in_mi.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/golfsmith_to_open_stores_in_mi.html Business/Marketing Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:51:02 -0800 United States Will Attempt to beat Russia to Reach Second Straight Fed Cup Final. Semifinal To Be Played At Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena, April 24-25. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/usta_selects_birmingham_alabam.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/usta_selects_birmingham_alabam.html Tournaments/Events Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:17:06 -0800 "We Are the World" http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/tennis_channel_to_air_we_are_t.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/tennis_channel_to_air_we_are_t.html Media Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:08:30 -0800 Official Partners Include Caesars Atlantic City, Delta Air Lines, FIJI Water, Fila, FXDD, Jumeirah Essex House, Lexus, NASDAQ OMX, Optimum, Rums of Puerto Rico, Sportime Tennis Clubs, Steuben Glass, Tennis.com, Travelers Insurance, Ubisoft and Wilson Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Kim Clijsters to Headline Event at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 1, 2010 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/bnp_paribas_showdown_for_the_b.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/bnp_paribas_showdown_for_the_b.html Business/Marketing Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:20:33 -0800 Pro League Marquee Players Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Martina Hingis, and Kim Clijsters selected. Maria Sharapova, Lindsay Davenport, John McEnroe, Anna Kournikova, and James Blake will also play WTT in 2010 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/roddick_serena_venus_hingis_cl.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/roddick_serena_venus_hingis_cl.html Players Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:15:25 -0800 Grand Prize Winner to Hit With Andy Roddick at 2010 US Open. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/babolat_announces_promotion_to.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/babolat_announces_promotion_to.html Charity Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:02:58 -0800 Black String and White Double Line: A Babolat Revolution http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/new_rpm_blast_string_from_babo.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/new_rpm_blast_string_from_babo.html Strings Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:10:45 -0800 2009 Fed Cup Runner-up. Young US Open Star Melanie Oudin Leads Americans into First-Round Against France http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/2009_fed_cup_runner-up_united.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/2009_fed_cup_runner-up_united.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:07:41 -0800 Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, leading manufacturer of tennis racquets, announces its sponsorship of the Road to the “Little Mo’” Nationals and the “Little Mo” International Open tennis tournament. Babolat recently signed a two-year contract to support the tournament as the... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/babolat_becomes_the_presenting.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/babolat_becomes_the_presenting.html Business/Marketing Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:27:40 -0800 More than $34,000 to 23 Wheelchair Tennis Programs Nationwide. Grant targets programs that are growing wheelchair tennis in their local areas http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/usta_awards_more_than_34000_in.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/usta_awards_more_than_34000_in.html Awards Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:23:24 -0800 Rematch of the 2009 US Open Semifinal at the "BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup" set for March 1 at Madison Square Garden. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/rematch_set_serena_williams_to.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/rematch_set_serena_williams_to.html Tournaments/Events Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:01:46 -0800 Andy Murray and Marin Cilic. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/head_racquet_rebels_murray_and.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/head_racquet_rebels_murray_and.html Tournaments/Events Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:31:50 -0800 “Aces for Kids” Year-End Grants Awarded to 24 Organizations http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/usta_serves_awards_nearly_1_mi.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/usta_serves_awards_nearly_1_mi.html Awards Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:01:28 -0800 Federer Wins Australian Open Title with New BLX Racket http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/roger_federer_has_the_perfect.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/roger_federer_has_the_perfect.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:11:23 -0800 Roger Federer artfully used his Six.One Tour BLX tennis racket as he defeated Murray in straight sets to win his 4th Australian Open title and extended his record to 16 Grand Slam titles. Using her Blade Team racket, Serena Williams... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/wilson_2010_ao_tour_update.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/wilson_2010_ao_tour_update.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:08:50 -0800 Vice President, Distribution. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/tennis_channel_adds_lee_schlaz.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/tennis_channel_adds_lee_schlaz.html Media Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:23:23 -0800 Defending Champion Serena Williams Captures Australian Open Singles Title Serena and Venus Williams Defend Doubles Championship http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/a_true_champion_continues_her.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/02/a_true_champion_continues_her.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:13:49 -0800 Second Consecutive AO title, and Eighth Major Crown Overall. Recent Racquet Switch to Prince EXO3 Ignite Team 95 Helps American Doubles Duo Take One Step Closer to All-Time Titles Record. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/bryan_brothers_capture_fourth.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/bryan_brothers_capture_fourth.html Tournaments/Events Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:33:09 -0800 AUSTIN, Texas — Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOLF) today announced plans to open four new stores in 2010 and retrofit several additional stores. “In 2009 we experienced solid market share growth and dramatically improved cash flow in a tough... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/golfsmith_expands_store_plans.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/golfsmith_expands_store_plans.html Business/Marketing Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:25:25 -0800 Premieres Monday, February 1. Host Vince Van Patten Hits the Courts with Advice Guru Dr. Phil, Supermodel Christie Brinkley, Poker Champ Gus Hansen, Music Superstar Brandy and Others. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/tennis_channels_original_serie.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/tennis_channels_original_serie.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:52:50 -0800 A Return to Tennis Whites, Easier Navigation, Eye-Catching Photography http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/tenniscom_re-launches.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/tenniscom_re-launches.html Media Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:43:39 -0800 Will Provide the Opportunity for All Players to Compete for a Berth into the US Open. US Open National Playoffs Men’s and Women’s Champions Receive Wild Card Entry into 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament. World Champion Skier Bode Miller to Compete in a Sectional Qualifying Tournament. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/usta_creates_us_open_national.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/usta_creates_us_open_national.html Tournaments/Events Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:32:55 -0800 Eagle Fustar Tennis Will Serve as Certified Regional Training Center for USTA NorCal. New USTA Certified Regional Training Centers will Expand. USTA Player Development’s Programming Throughout the Country http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/usta_training_center-east_begi.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/usta_training_center-east_begi.html Associations Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:28:05 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/fox_business_network_and_tenni.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/fox_business_network_and_tenni.html Media Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:37:19 -0800 Lower, Lighter, Faster Shoes Puts Players More In Touch with the Court for Enhanced Balance and Unwavering Stability - Debuts on Pros at Australian Open http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/prince_introduces_new_lightspe.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/prince_introduces_new_lightspe.html Footwear Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:01:57 -0800 Recipients to be Honored at the USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop Jan 22-24, 2010 in San Diego. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/usta_names_recipients_of_annua_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/usta_names_recipients_of_annua_1.html Awards Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:00:39 -0800 New technology, new look. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/new_aeropro_gt_for_nadal_and_t.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/new_aeropro_gt_for_nadal_and_t.html Frames Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:48:29 -0800 Community Tennis Development Awards Recipients to be Honored at the USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop Jan 22-24, 2010 in San Diego. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/usta_names_recipients_of_annua.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/usta_names_recipients_of_annua.html Awards Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:00:44 -0800 New York, N.Y. — World TeamTennis will make its Australian debut in the second week of Australian Open 2010. The American-based concept co-founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King in the 1970s has been thrilling United States tennis crowds for... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/world_teamtennis_to_make_austr.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/01/world_teamtennis_to_make_austr.html Tournaments/Events Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:22:58 -0800