http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/ Tennis Industry Association member news brought to you by RacquetSportsIndustry.com. en Copyright 2013 Thu, 16 May 2013 19:19:19 -0800Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:57 -0800Tue, 14 May 2013 19:10:37 -0800Tue, 14 May 2013 19:09:45 -0800Mon, 13 May 2013 19:08:13 -0800Fri, 10 May 2013 19:06:17 -0800Mon, 06 May 2013 20:02:56 -0800Mon, 06 May 2013 20:01:24 -0800Sun, 05 May 2013 09:40:02 -0800Wed, 01 May 2013 09:33:26 -0800Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:27:33 -0800Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:30:44 -0800Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:27:16 -0800Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:32:54 -0800Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:18:50 -0800Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:43:14 -0800Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:10:34 -0800Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:09:32 -0800Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:08:09 -0800Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:27:35 -0800Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:24:54 -0800Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:24:06 -0800Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:06:55 -0800Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:05:17 -0800Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:04:24 -0800Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:52:47 -0800Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:51:47 -0800Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:45:33 -0800Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:39:54 -0800Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:03:42 -0800Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:02:34 -0800Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:01:27 -0800Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:57:18 -0800Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:54:18 -0800Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:52:31 -0800Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:41:57 -0800Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:40:56 -0800Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:06:35 -0800Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:47:18 -0800Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:46:10 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Eleven-Year Exclusive Deal to Begin in 2015 Provides More Than 200 Hours of Summer Tennis Television Coverage. Additional Programming Will Cross all of ESPN’s Platforms. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/usta_and_espn_announce_compreh.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/usta_and_espn_announce_compreh.html Business/Marketing Thu, 16 May 2013 19:19:19 -0800 GAMMA Balls are USTA Approved and Number 1-3 for Tournament Play http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/gamma_ships_new_60_orange_dot_.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/gamma_ships_new_60_orange_dot_.html Balls Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:57 -0800 Laver will also make a special appearance at the Rolex Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend in July to participate in the Enshrinement Ceremony in honor of fellow Australian tennis great and 2013 Hall of Fame enshrinee, Thelma Coyne Long. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/rod_laver_to_be_honored_with_e.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/rod_laver_to_be_honored_with_e.html Awards Tue, 14 May 2013 19:10:37 -0800 Hour-long Show Reflects Network's Best Moments, Premieres May 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/tennis_channel_celebrates_firs.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/tennis_channel_celebrates_firs.html Media Tue, 14 May 2013 19:09:45 -0800 Emmy Award-Winning Sports-Television Veteran to Lead Major Telecasts http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/ross_schneiderman_joins_tennis.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/ross_schneiderman_joins_tennis.html Media Mon, 13 May 2013 19:08:13 -0800 Hewitt will return to Newport for the second year in a row, following a successful run at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships last year, which brought him into the tournament final. Tickets for the tournament are on sale now on HallofFameTennisChampionships.com. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/lleyton_hewitt_to_play_hall_of.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/lleyton_hewitt_to_play_hall_of.html Players Fri, 10 May 2013 19:06:17 -0800 Global Sports Icons To Help League Maximize Future Growth Opportunities http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/venus_williams_and_andy_roddic.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/venus_williams_and_andy_roddic.html Players Mon, 06 May 2013 20:02:56 -0800 Herndon, Va. — In the midst of the longest match and tournament winning streak the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) has ever seen, HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria captured her fourth Season Championship of her career. With her win at the... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/head_penns_paola_longoria_capt.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/head_penns_paola_longoria_capt.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 06 May 2013 20:01:24 -0800 Ashaway also to have stringing rights for the British Open -- SuperNick® XL, PowerNick® and UltraNick® are strings of choice http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/ashaway_named_official_string_.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/ashaway_named_official_string_.html Sun, 05 May 2013 09:40:02 -0800 LAS VEGAS — HEAD Penn’s Doug Ganim shocked the Classic Professional Racquetball Tour (CPRT) by upsetting the No. 1 ranked player on tour and defending champion. Ganim knocked off the top ranked player in the event’s quarterfinals and then went... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/head_penns_doug_ganim_wins_cla.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/05/head_penns_doug_ganim_wins_cla.html Players Wed, 01 May 2013 09:33:26 -0800 SAN ANTONIO — In the shadows of the Alamo, the top female professional racquetball players in the world battled it out in the Championship Final. Two HEAD Penn players met face to face, but only one woman could come out... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/paola_longoria_extends_record_.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/paola_longoria_extends_record_.html Players Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:27:33 -0800 This September will mark the 40th anniversary of King's historic victory over Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes match, an event that created heightened awareness for gender equality. King will be present at a special screening of the match on the big screen at the Casino Theatre at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday, July 14. Tickets for the event are on sale now. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/international_tennis_hall_of_f_32.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/international_tennis_hall_of_f_32.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:30:44 -0800 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Tennis in the U.S. is a $5.57 billion business, according to the latest edition of the State of the Industry report, just released by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA). That represents a 3% increase in... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/tennis_economy_up_3_says_new_t.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/tennis_economy_up_3_says_new_t.html Associations Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:27:16 -0800 Interactive Fan Attraction Tour to Kick Off in Pittsburgh on April 27 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/usta_smashzone_mobile_to_launc.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/usta_smashzone_mobile_to_launc.html Tournaments/Events Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:32:54 -0800 Kennelbach/Austria — HEAD racquet rebel Novak Djokovic played what he called the best clay match of his career to make his Monte Carlo trophy breakthrough with a 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) victory over Rafael Nadal in the final that ended Nadal’s... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/novak_djokovic_wins_first_mont.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/novak_djokovic_wins_first_mont.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:18:50 -0800 Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and Varvara Lepchenko Round Out American Squad On Hand to Host Sweden in Florida http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/serena_williams_leads_us_fed_c.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/serena_williams_leads_us_fed_c.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:43:14 -0800 LOS ANGELES — Another event on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) and another tournament victory for HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria. The San Luis Potosi, Mexico native cruised through her four matches at the Southern California tournament only dropping a... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/head_penns_paola_longoria_sets.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/head_penns_paola_longoria_sets.html Racquetball Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:10:34 -0800 Top family tennis teams at super regional events in College Park, Mobile, Kansas City and Long Beach to compete for the national championship in August in New York City http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/2013_national_family_tennis_ch_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/2013_national_family_tennis_ch_1.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:09:32 -0800 Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards this week during the 2013 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/ptrtia_commitment_to_the_indus.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/ptrtia_commitment_to_the_indus.html Awards Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:08:09 -0800 I am pleased to announce that Bjorn Rheborg, based out of Atlanta, has joined the GAMMA Sports Sales Team as the Regional Sales Manager for Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Southern Virginia. Bjorn’s passion for Tennis and extensive sales... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/new_gamma_regional_sales_manag.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/new_gamma_regional_sales_manag.html People Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:27:35 -0800 Sam Querrey, the current No. 1 American, and Jack Sock will join defending champion John Isner and Ryan Harrison for the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, setting up a strong American contingent in the player field for the first American tour stop of the ATP World Tour summer season. - - Tickets for the tournament are on sale now on www.HallofFameTennisChampionships.com - http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/sam_querrey_and_jack_sock_to_p.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/sam_querrey_and_jack_sock_to_p.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:24:54 -0800 American Stars Sam Querrey, John Isner and Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan Host Quarterfinal Against Serbia on U.S. Soil http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/united_states_to_take_on_serbi.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/united_states_to_take_on_serbi.html Media Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:24:06 -0800 Cali, Colombia — Holding six Pan American Championship gold medals already, HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria was able to add another to her collection with her win in the Women’s Singles Division at the 2013 Pan Am Championships in Colombia. Paola’s... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/head_penn_is_golden_at_pan_ame.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/head_penn_is_golden_at_pan_ame.html Tournaments/Events Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:06:55 -0800 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. —The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced that co-ed intramural and club tennis teams representing 64 colleges and universities across the country have qualified for the 2013 USTA Tennis on Campus National Championship to be played... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/nations_top_teams_to_compete_a.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/nations_top_teams_to_compete_a.html Tournaments/Events Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:05:17 -0800 Network will show the match this Thursday, April 4, at 9pm ET and 12am ET http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/tennis_channel_to_air_encore_o.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/tennis_channel_to_air_encore_o.html Media Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:04:24 -0800 World No 15 recently scored second upset over world number two Nick Matthew. Longtime Ashaway string user plays with Zyex®-based UltraNick® 18. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/ashaway_renews_sponsorship_agr.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/ashaway_renews_sponsorship_agr.html Business/Marketing Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:52:47 -0800 Tickets remain available as three-day packages through idahotickets.com; World No. 1 Novak Djokovic named to Serbian team. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/us_davis_cup_captain_jim_couri_4.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/us_davis_cup_captain_jim_couri_4.html Tournaments/Events Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:51:47 -0800 Tempe, Arizona — For the fourth time in as many years, HEAD Penn’s Taylor Knoth reached the final of the USA Racquetball Intercollegiate Championships Men’s Singles Division. As a freshman in 2010 playing for the University of Oregon, Knoth stormed... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/team_head_penns_taylor_knoth_c.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/team_head_penns_taylor_knoth_c.html Tournaments/Events Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:45:33 -0800 Redfoo and Sendhil Ramamurthy are known for their success in music and television, but now they have their sights set on the biggest stage in tennis—the 2013 US Open. Redfoo will compete in the USTA Northern California sectional qualifying tournament.... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/redfoo_ramamurthy_ready_to_roc.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/redfoo_ramamurthy_ready_to_roc.html Tournaments/Events Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:39:54 -0800 TOURNAMENT WILL SERVE AS QUALIFIER FOR LONGINES’ YOUTH TENNIS INITIATIVE FUTURE TENNIS ACES - ON THE ROAD TO THE FRENCH OPEN http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/longines_announces_partnership.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/longines_announces_partnership.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:03:42 -0800 Sixty-Eight Students Awarded Multicultural Individual Player Grants Totaling $150,000 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/usta_awards_75000_in_multicult.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/usta_awards_75000_in_multicult.html Awards Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:02:34 -0800 US Open Prize Money to Reach $50 Million by 2017. Purse for 2013 Tournament to Increase by an Additional $4.1 Million to $33.6 Million. Boost in US Open Prize Money a Key Component to Helping Grow the Sport of Tennis In the U.S. US Open Schedule to Return to Sunday Conclusion Beginning in 2015 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/usta_strikes_long-term_deal_wi.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/usta_strikes_long-term_deal_wi.html Business/Marketing Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:01:27 -0800 Top American Performers at USTA Pro Circuit Clay-Court Tournaments Awarded Wild Cards into 2013 French Open http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/har-tru_sports_named_title_spo.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/har-tru_sports_named_title_spo.html Courts/Lighting Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:57:18 -0800 NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame presented the 2012 Samuel Hardy and Tennis Educational Merit Awards on Saturday, March 16 during the International Tennis Hall of Fame Annual Awards Luncheon, which was held in conjunction with the... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/international_tennis_hall_of_f_31.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/international_tennis_hall_of_f_31.html Awards Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:54:18 -0800 Seasoned Sports and Entertainment Broadcasting Executive Joins Programming Team http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/virginia_hunt_joins_tennis_cha.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/virginia_hunt_joins_tennis_cha.html Media Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:52:31 -0800 Rising American WTA Player Uses M3.0 Racquet in Indian Wells http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/mallory_burdette_chooses_dunlo.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/mallory_burdette_chooses_dunlo.html Business/Marketing Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:41:57 -0800 Luxilon 4G String of Choice for WTA No. 1 Serena Williams Since 2012 Launch http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/luxilon_no_1_string_on_tennis_.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/luxilon_no_1_string_on_tennis_.html Strings Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:40:56 -0800 HEAD launches commercial promoting Maria Sharapova’s new HEAD YouTek™ Instinct racquet with Graphene™ technology http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/power_just_got_easier_for_mari.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/power_just_got_easier_for_mari.html Frames Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:06:35 -0800 BORDENTOWN, N.J. — Mike Ballardie has been named CEO of Prince Global Sports, a leading manufacturer and distributor of global racquet sports equipment, footwear and apparel in tennis and squash. He has been responsible for operations in the eastern hemisphere... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/prince_global_sports_appoints.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/prince_global_sports_appoints.html People Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:47:18 -0800 ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 15 FOR ALL 13 SECTIONAL QUALIFYING TOURNAMENTS http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/us_open_national_playoffs_retu_2.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/03/us_open_national_playoffs_retu_2.html Tournaments/Events Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:46:10 -0800