http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/ Tennis Industry Association member news brought to you by RacquetSportsIndustry.com. en Copyright 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 20:23:45 -0800Wed, 16 May 2012 20:20:29 -0800Wed, 16 May 2012 20:19:39 -0800Thu, 10 May 2012 10:42:28 -0800Thu, 10 May 2012 10:41:12 -0800Sat, 12 May 2012 10:33:49 -0800Thu, 10 May 2012 10:33:14 -0800Tue, 08 May 2012 21:29:00 -0800Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:23:24 -0800Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:20:00 -0800Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:00:27 -0800Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:40:25 -0800Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:38:10 -0800Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:14:43 -0800Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:10:47 -0800Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:52:44 -0800Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:14:10 -0800Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:13:02 -0800Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:08:16 -0800Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:05:49 -0800Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:03:49 -0800Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:00:39 -0800Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:59:29 -0800Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:35:40 -0800Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:17:55 -0800Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:16:30 -0800Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:57:21 -0800Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:03:47 -0800Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:58:45 -0800Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:21:28 -0800Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:21:24 -0800Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:19:38 -0800Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:16:08 -0800Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:35:41 -0800Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:23:47 -0800Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:21:23 -0800Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:11:00 -0800Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:10:07 -0800Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:22:27 -0800Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:18:41 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The seventh edition of “Tennis Courts: A Construction and Maintenance Manual” has been published by the American Sports Builders Association and the U.S. Tennis Association. The book is designed for anyone involved in building, maintaining, repairing or renovating all types... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/new_updated_edition_of_tennis.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/new_updated_edition_of_tennis.html Media Wed, 16 May 2012 20:23:45 -0800 *ELLICOTT CITY, MD — *The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for tennis courts, running tracks, sports fields and indoor and outdoor synthetic sports surfaces, has announced the publication of the... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/asba_announces_publication_of_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/asba_announces_publication_of_1.html Business/Marketing Wed, 16 May 2012 20:20:29 -0800 Emmy Award-Winning Producer Gary Lang to Join Tennis Channel as VP of Production and Coordinating Producer, Creative http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/tennis_channel_welcomes_indust.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/tennis_channel_welcomes_indust.html Media Wed, 16 May 2012 20:19:39 -0800 Becomes the first-ever racquet sponsor of the adidas Tennis Camps. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/donnay_joins_forces_with_adida.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/donnay_joins_forces_with_adida.html Business/Marketing Thu, 10 May 2012 10:42:28 -0800 Q1 Comps for Specialty Tennis Retailers Up 12% in Dollars and 14% in Units http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/tennis_players_unfazed_by_the.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/tennis_players_unfazed_by_the.html Business/Marketing Thu, 10 May 2012 10:41:12 -0800 Zyex® Multifilament Core Provides Optimum Combination of Power and Durability -- Balances Toughness and Touch with Exceptional Tension Holding Characteristics http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/ashaway_rounds_out_tennis_stri.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/ashaway_rounds_out_tennis_stri.html Strings Sat, 12 May 2012 10:33:49 -0800 The gala celebration is a premier social event during the US Open and serves as a benefit for the Hall of Fame. The event will pay tribute to 2012 inductees Jennifer Capriati, Guga Kuerten, Manuel Orantes, Mike Davies, and Randy Snow, and will feature special recognitions for additional people and businesses who have made significant contributions to growing the sport of tennis. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/nternational_tennis_hall_of_fa_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/nternational_tennis_hall_of_fa_1.html Awards Thu, 10 May 2012 10:33:14 -0800 PHOENIX — Paola Longoria, the current No. 1 ranked female racquetball player in the world, has signed a long-term contract with HEAD Penn Racquet Sports. The San Luis Potosí, Mexico native is just 22 years old, but has already amassed... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/head_penn_signs_1_ranked_paola.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/05/head_penn_signs_1_ranked_paola.html Players Tue, 08 May 2012 21:29:00 -0800 The Wilson Advisory staff prides itself on partnering with the most prominent players in the game of racquetball. Jansen Allen, Wilson Advisory staff member, proved he’s matchless as he won this year’s Intercollegiate Nationals Tournament, and took home both the... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/wilson_advisory_staff_player_j.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/wilson_advisory_staff_player_j.html Players Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:23:24 -0800 Returning for his fourth appearance in Newport, where he was the 2009 finalist, Querrey joins an exciting player field which includes defending champion John Isner, Lleyton Hewitt, Milos Raonic, and Bob and Mike Bryan. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/sam_querrey_to_play_campbells.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/sam_querrey_to_play_campbells.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:20:00 -0800 Winners will spend the summer as interns at Wilson's global headquarters in Chicago http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/2012_wilsonita_national_promot.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/2012_wilsonita_national_promot.html Awards Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:00:27 -0800 2012 Australian Open Men’s Final Djokovic vs Nadal http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/2012_australian_open_mens_fina.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/2012_australian_open_mens_fina.html Tournaments/Events Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:40:25 -0800 16 Year Old American the World's New Top Ranked Junior Player. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/16_year_old_american_the_world.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/16_year_old_american_the_world.html Players Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:38:10 -0800 His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco presented the one-of-a-kind rings, which celebrate their great achievements in the sport and the honor of Hall of Fame induction. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/tennis_hall_of_famers_ilie_nas.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/tennis_hall_of_famers_ilie_nas.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:14:43 -0800 Petra Kvitova Takes Wilson Steam 100, Lucie Safarova Takes Wilson Juice 100 to Team’s Second Consecutive Fed Cup Final http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/wilson_juice_steam_power_czech.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/wilson_juice_steam_power_czech.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:10:47 -0800 Girls’ World Junior Tennis Team Won Four Consecutive Titles from 2007-10 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/us_teams_announced_for_world_j_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/us_teams_announced_for_world_j_1.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:52:44 -0800 A former world No. 1, Capriati won three Grand Slam tournament titles and an Olympic gold medal during her career. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/jennifer_capriati_elected_to_i.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/jennifer_capriati_elected_to_i.html Awards Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:14:10 -0800 Partnership Brings Source of Year-Round Revenue to Transform Education for Underserved Youth http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/andre_agassi_foundation_for_ed.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/andre_agassi_foundation_for_ed.html Charity Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:13:02 -0800 Engineered Multifilament or Multi-stranded Monofilament Zyex® cores customize performance. Choice of 16, 17, or 18 gauge optimizes balance of durability and control. Space-age Zyex polymer filaments maintain tension for longer string life. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/ashaways_ultrakill_family_of_r.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/ashaways_ultrakill_family_of_r.html Racquetball Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:08:16 -0800 Win comes in Salas’ first event after suffering arm injury http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/samantha_salas_wins_gold_at_20.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/samantha_salas_wins_gold_at_20.html Tournaments/Events Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:05:49 -0800 Serena Williams Wins 40th WTA Title with Wilson Blade; Lucie Safarova Wins Doubles Title with Wilson Juice at Family Circle Cup http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/wilson_players_continue_to_win.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/wilson_players_continue_to_win.html Tournaments/Events Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:03:49 -0800 New exhibit at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum in Newport, R.I. will pay tribute to two Hall of Famers who survived the Titanic sinking, Karl Howell Behr and Richard Norris Williams II. The exhibit opening will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 5 p.m. In addition to the first showing of the exhibit, the opening will feature a discussion with Behr and Williams' family members and a special screening of the film "A Night to Remember." The opening is open to the public. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/titanic_survivors_remembered_i.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/titanic_survivors_remembered_i.html Miscellaneous Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:00:39 -0800 Captain Jim Courier Leads John Isner, Ryan Harrison, and Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan into Quarterfinal Competition Against France http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/united_states_to_take_on_franc.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/united_states_to_take_on_franc.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:59:29 -0800 Australian tennis great and former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt joins an exciting and growing field for the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships -- the only ATP World Tour event on grass courts outside of Europe. In addition to Hewitt, committed players include defending champion and world No. 11 John Isner, world No. 1 doubles team The Bryan Brothers, and rising star Milos Raonic. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/lleyton_hewitt_to_play_newport.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/lleyton_hewitt_to_play_newport.html Players Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:35:40 -0800 Hilton-Adams raises money locally to support Maria Sharapova’s Foundation http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/head_essay_winner_nadia_hilton.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/head_essay_winner_nadia_hilton.html Awards Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:17:55 -0800 Encores Set for Five-Part 100 Greatest of all Time Presented by Ally Bank. Swiss Star Roger Federer Crowned Greatest Tennis Player of All Time http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/tennis_channel_to_re-air_top_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/04/tennis_channel_to_re-air_top_1.html Media Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:16:30 -0800 Physical Activity Study Indicates Children are Slightly More Active http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/inactivity_levels_in_the_us_ri.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/inactivity_levels_in_the_us_ri.html Fitness Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:57:21 -0800 MATCH STREAMED LIVE ON USTA.COM; AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE FOR FIRST TIME EVER IN THE UNITED STATES. The 16th meeting between the U.S. and France in Davis Cup will take place at Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, April 6-8 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/us_davis_cup_captain_jim_couri_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/us_davis_cup_captain_jim_couri_1.html Tournaments/Events Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:03:47 -0800 See which of your favorite players move into the second week at the Sony Ericsson Open. Armed with his Wilson Pro Staff 95, Grigor Dimitrov defeats no. 7 Berdych for his 1st win over a Top 10 player and reaches... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/wilson_players_are_finding_suc.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/wilson_players_are_finding_suc.html Players Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:58:45 -0800 Outlook stable. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/fitch_affirms_the_united_state.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/fitch_affirms_the_united_state.html Business/Marketing Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:21:28 -0800 Over 329,000 fans and counting http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/head_is_1_tennis_manufacturer.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/head_is_1_tennis_manufacturer.html Media Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:21:24 -0800 USTA Immediate Past President Lucy S. Garvin received the Samuel Hardy Award, which recognizes dedicated USTA volunteers. The Tennis Educational Merit Award honors individuals who have made contributions to tennis education nationally. It was presented to long-time tennis coach and trainer Butch Staples, wheelchair tennis trainer and expert Lynn Bender, and strength and conditioning expert Dr. Mark Kovacs. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/international_tennis_hall_of_f_25.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/international_tennis_hall_of_f_25.html Awards Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:19:38 -0800 Phoenix, AZ — In an effort to optimize tennis players’ performance on the court, HEAD has launched its latest FOOTWEAR innovation, the HEAD Speed Pro Lite Men’s Tennis Shoe. Available in two color options (black/white/orange and white/black) it is designed... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/head_introduces_speed_pro_lite.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/head_introduces_speed_pro_lite.html Shoes Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:16:08 -0800 Broadcast to Provide Match Commentary, Overall Analysis at Upcoming Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, and Wimbledon http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/tennis_channel_extends_contrac.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/tennis_channel_extends_contrac.html People Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:35:41 -0800 Presented By Ally Bank. Monday Episode Announces Players #71-100 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/tennis_channel_top_100_of_all-.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/tennis_channel_top_100_of_all-.html Awards Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:23:47 -0800 The one-of-a-kind rings are being presented to Hall of Famers at tennis events around the world, in honor of their great achievements in the sport and Hall of Fame induction. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/tennis_hall_of_famers_rod_lave.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/tennis_hall_of_famers_rod_lave.html Awards Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:21:23 -0800 PLAYERS AGE 14 AND OLDER CAN REGISTER FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO AGAIN EARN A SINGLES AND MIXED DOUBLES BERTH INTO THE 2012 US OPEN. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/registration_opens_today_for_a.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/registration_opens_today_for_a.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:11:00 -0800 Dunlop Player Wins SL Green U.S. Men's Championship http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/eight_straight_for_illingworth.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/eight_straight_for_illingworth.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:10:07 -0800 All-Time Greats of Golf, Football, Hockey, Basketball and the Olympics to Appear in Five-Episode 100 Greatest of all Time Presented by Ally Bank, as Network Unveils Best Tennis Player in History http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/jack_nicklaus_jerry_rice_wayne.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/jack_nicklaus_jerry_rice_wayne.html Tournaments/Events Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:22:27 -0800 Zyex multifilament core maximizes softer feel and resilience, reduces tension loss -- Ultra-thin construction with braided surface sharpens control, improves spin http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/ashaway_introduces_zyex_based.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2012/03/ashaway_introduces_zyex_based.html Strings Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:18:41 -0800