http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/ Tennis Industry Association member news brought to you by RacquetSportsIndustry.com. en Copyright 2010 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:01:04 -0800Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:54:04 -0800Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:33:35 -0800Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:29:04 -0800Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:26:42 -0800Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:58:39 -0800Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:51:49 -0800Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:28:01 -0800Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:24:54 -0800Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:23:12 -0800Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:02:29 -0800Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:59:25 -0800Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:57:32 -0800Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:55:59 -0800Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:17:36 -0800Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:41:43 -0800Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:38:27 -0800Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:53:46 -0800Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:56:04 -0800Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:23:03 -0800Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:18:12 -0800Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:51:16 -0800Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:48:19 -0800Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:21:48 -0800Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:09:15 -0800Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:01:49 -0800Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:37:22 -0800Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:33:57 -0800Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:17:42 -0800Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:09:35 -0800Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:56:20 -0800Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:43:48 -0800Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:08:51 -0800Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:10:41 -0800Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:09:41 -0800Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:08:21 -0800Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:36:06 -0800Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:35:30 -0800Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:32:53 -0800Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:31:15 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Kids enjoyed a fantastic 2010 USTA Jr. Team Tennis Southern Section Championships at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala. August 20-22. Besides the competition and great food, players enjoyed a festival in an air-conditioned tent with free games and... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/2010_usta_southern_jr_team_ten.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/2010_usta_southern_jr_team_ten.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:01:04 -0800 NORWALK, Conn. — GE Capital today announced it is providing a four-year extension of its $90 million asset-based revolving credit facility to Golfsmith (NASDAQ: GOLF), a specialty retailer. GE Capital has been a lender to Golfsmith since 2002. “GE Capital’s... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/ge_capital_renews_and_extends.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/ge_capital_renews_and_extends.html Business/Marketing Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:54:04 -0800 Hall of Fame Induction Will Be Held at NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit Next May. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/sporting_goods_industry_hall_o.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/sporting_goods_industry_hall_o.html Awards Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:33:35 -0800 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. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/andre_agassi_headlines_ballot.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/andre_agassi_headlines_ballot.html Awards Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:29:04 -0800 New Website, iwanttoplaytennis.com, Regional Tennis Tips Booklets, and special US Open Programs to Help Fans Get in the Game http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/usta_eastern_launches_new_mark.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/09/usta_eastern_launches_new_mark.html Business/Marketing Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:26:42 -0800 Hit Sessions with Tennis Greats, Grand Slam Tournament Tickets, Memorable Vacation Packages & More up for Bid on September 10 in New York City http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/more_than_65_unique_items_and.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/more_than_65_unique_items_and.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:58:39 -0800 Rocky Carson Wins His Second World Singles Championship http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/head_penn_players_dominate_wor.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/head_penn_players_dominate_wor.html Racquetball Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:51:49 -0800 2010 USTA/NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Winners to be Honored at Luncheon Hosted by Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/2010_ustanjtl_arthur_ashe_essa.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/2010_ustanjtl_arthur_ashe_essa.html Awards Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:28:01 -0800 New Rackets Inspired by Nature http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/dunlops_biomimetic_rackets_pos.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/dunlops_biomimetic_rackets_pos.html Frames Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:24:54 -0800 Five New Biomimetic Rackets Arrive in November. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/dunlop_harnesses_the_power_of.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/dunlop_harnesses_the_power_of.html Frames Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:23:12 -0800 The fourth annual TIA Tennis Forum will be Tuesday, Aug. 31, in New York City, in conjunction with the US Open and the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Forum, which is open to all in the industry, will be from... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/tia_tennis_forum_in_nyc_on_aug.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/tia_tennis_forum_in_nyc_on_aug.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:02:29 -0800 Over 260 delegates, partners and staff attended the International Tennis Federation’s 2010 Annual General Meeting this week, held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington DC and hosted by the United States Tennis Association. “The USTA and, in particular, its... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/itf_annual_general_meeting_gre.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/itf_annual_general_meeting_gre.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:59:25 -0800 Spearheaded by Panasonic And CBS Sports. Consumer Electronics Giant Becomes Official Sponsor Of US Open In New Three-Year Sponsorship Agreement http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/first_ever_3d_broadcasts_of_us.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/first_ever_3d_broadcasts_of_us.html Tournaments/Events Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:57:32 -0800 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. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/international_tennis_hall_of_f_17.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/international_tennis_hall_of_f_17.html Tournaments/Events Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:55:59 -0800 PHOENIX, AZ — HEAD has introduced a new video series on their HEAD Tennis YouTube Channel called HEAD YOUTEK Tour TV. The video series gives tennis fans the opportunity to learn more about HEAD’s talented lineup of touring tennis players.... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/head_youtek_tour_tv_series_int.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/head_youtek_tour_tv_series_int.html Online/web Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:17:36 -0800 Network’s On-Air Roster of Champions Again Features Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova and Lindsay Davenport, and Adds Hall of Famer Tracy Austin. Tennis Channel will Televise 73 Hours of Live Match Play at World’s Largest Tennis Tournament, with Two Weeks of “Grounds Pass” Coverage that Includes. US Open Tonight, Breakfast at the Open and More than 230 Hours Overall http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/second_year_of_us_open_on_tenn.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/second_year_of_us_open_on_tenn.html Media Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:41:43 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/federer_and_fish_a_wilson_blx.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/federer_and_fish_a_wilson_blx.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:38:27 -0800 Features Former Top 50 Players, International and College Standouts, Rising Americans, and the Winners of the US Open National Playoffs. Matches Free and Open to the Public. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/us_open_qualifying_field_to_fe.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/us_open_qualifying_field_to_fe.html Tournaments/Events Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:53:46 -0800 Andover, MA — Marking the final stop before the Olympus US Open Series heads to New York, the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament will take place from August 22nd-29th at the Connecticut Tennis Center in New Haven, CT. Once again, the... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/decoturf_surface_chosen_for_th_7.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/decoturf_surface_chosen_for_th_7.html Courts/Lighting Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:56:04 -0800 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. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/annika_sorenstam_jeanne_moutou.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/annika_sorenstam_jeanne_moutou.html Awards Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:23:03 -0800 Gordon Boggis is CEO of Prince Sports, Inc. He recently joined Prince from Aerobics Inc., a leading company within cardio fitness equipment. At Aerobics, Mr. Boggis served for five years as President and CEO, leading the company into a new... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/gordon_r_boggis_president_and.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/gordon_r_boggis_president_and.html People Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:18:12 -0800 Andover, MA — Continuing a relationship that began more than two decades ago, DecoTurf will once again be the surface of choice for the Rogers Cup WTA tournament in Montreal. The Rogers Cup rotates annually between Montreal and Toronto and... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/decoturf_surface_chosen_for_th_6.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/decoturf_surface_chosen_for_th_6.html Courts/Lighting Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:51:16 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/decoturf_tennis_surface_select_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/decoturf_tennis_surface_select_1.html Courts/Lighting Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:48:19 -0800 Fan-Favorite James Blake, NCAA Champion Bradley Klahn, USTA Boys' 18s National Champion Jack Sock Among US Open Wild Card Recipients http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/fan-favorite_james_blake_ncaa.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/fan-favorite_james_blake_ncaa.html Players Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:21:48 -0800 Recipients are Campbell Soup Company CEO Doug Conant and the USTA. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/international_tennis_hall_of_f_16.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/international_tennis_hall_of_f_16.html Awards Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:09:15 -0800 Completes Succession Plan http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/prince_completes_succession_pl.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/prince_completes_succession_pl.html Business/Marketing Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:01:49 -0800 Eight Men and Eight Women to Compete for Spots in US Open Main Draw at USTA Player Development Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla., August 18-20. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/usta_player_development_announ.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/usta_player_development_announ.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:37:22 -0800 QuickStart Tennis balls from Oncourt Offcourt have a new look. The buckets have been redesigned with bright bold colors, making them better than ever to use as court targets. Plus, the lids are now hinged for easier ball access and... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/new_look_for_quickstart_balls.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/new_look_for_quickstart_balls.html Balls Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:33:57 -0800 Phoenix, AZ — HEAD player Andy Murray became the first player in a decade and a half to win two consecutive titles in Canada, defeating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 at the Toronto Masters. The win in just over two hours... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/head_player_andy_murray_beats.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/head_player_andy_murray_beats.html Players Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:17:42 -0800 Citizen Watch Company will maintain its position as a USTA Corporate Champion and the “Official Timekeeper of the US Open” http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/usta_and_citizen_watch_company.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/usta_and_citizen_watch_company.html Business/Marketing Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:09:35 -0800 On-Court Celebrations to Include Opening Night’s Tribute to Those Who “Dream, Succeed and Inspire;” QuickStart Tennis Exhibition Also Slated. US Open Available in More Ways Than Ever Before with Live Streaming of All Television Windows on USOpen.org. Fan Enhancements Include Upgraded Promenade Experience, Kid-Friendly SmashZone, Family Day and Facility Upgrades Across the Grounds http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/usta_launches_new_programming_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/usta_launches_new_programming_1.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:56:20 -0800 KABC-TV in Los Angeles aired a Cardio Tennis segment in early August by nutrition and fitness reporter Lori Corbin, who participated in a Cardio Tennis class that also included actress Kendra Andrews, star or the new Disney dance movie “Step... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/cardio_tennis_clinic_on_tv_new.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/cardio_tennis_clinic_on_tv_new.html Tournaments/Events Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:43:48 -0800 Venus and Serena to Join Core Group of U.S. Fed Cup Players. Melanie Oudin, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and World No. 1 Doubles Player Liezel Huber to Face Italy at San Diego Sports Arena, November 6-7. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/venus_and_serena_williams_comm.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/venus_and_serena_williams_comm.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:08:51 -0800 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... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/john_whitlinger_to_be_inducted.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/john_whitlinger_to_be_inducted.html Awards Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:10:41 -0800 Top Men’s, Women’s and Quad Division Players Headline Field http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/2010_us_open_wheelchair_compet.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/2010_us_open_wheelchair_compet.html Tournaments/Events Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:09:41 -0800 U.S. Girls Become First Team to Win Four Straight Titles at 14-and-Under Event; U.S. Boys Finish in 8th. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/us_girls_capture_title_at_2010.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/us_girls_capture_title_at_2010.html Awards Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:08:21 -0800 Bordentown, NJ — Sam Cook will be joining Prince as General Manager of its business in the United States and Canada. The appointment will become effective September 1, 2010 and signals Prince’s commitment to growing its business in the U.S.... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/sam_cook_to_join_prince_as_gen.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/sam_cook_to_join_prince_as_gen.html Business/Marketing Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:36:06 -0800 Zyex® multifilament core technology provides soft power, reduces tension loss. Special surface braid maximizes control, increases spin. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/ashaway_introduces_new_dynamit.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/ashaway_introduces_new_dynamit.html Strings Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:35:30 -0800 From Princeton, New Jersey Garage to Global Sporting Goods Brand, Company Continues to Make Impact on Sport - Even Beyond Tennis http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/prince_celebrates_40th_anniver.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/prince_celebrates_40th_anniver.html Miscellaneous Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:32:53 -0800 Ceremony Will Kick Off ESPN’s Primetime Coverage Of 2010 US Open http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/2010_us_open_opening_night_cel.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2010/08/2010_us_open_opening_night_cel.html Tournaments/Events Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:31:15 -0800