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July 23, 2008

Following in the Champion’s footsteps: Babolat introduces new line of Nadal Junior racquets

Boulder, Colorado – July 22, 2008 –- Babolat, a leading manufacturer of tennis products, announces the introduction of a full line of Nadal Junior racquets for children. Named for the five-time Grand Slam winner, Rafael Nadal, the Nadal Junior racquets...

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July 22, 2008

HEAD Pros Enjoy Success at Recent Tournaments

Austria – Kennelbach –- HEAD players enjoyed success last week at tournaments around the world. Second-seeded HEAD Player Gilles Simon captured his first U.S. title at the Indianapolis Tennis Championships with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over defending champion Dmitry Tursunov,...

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July 15, 2008

Robredo Wins Battle Between Dunlop Tour Team Members

Third Win on Tour this Season for Aerogel Racquets

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July 10, 2008

Tennis Channel to Unveil Top-Five Temper Tantrums of all Time

LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2008 -– Tennis Channel will countdown the top-five tennis meltdowns of all time in a new documentary special, Tennis Channel Best of 5: Temper Tantrums. The program looks at some of the most outrageous behavior, racquet...

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July 9, 2008

Nadal Leads Star Trio To Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai

• Nadal, Federer & Djokovic to return to Shanghai for prestigious circuit finale • Nestor/Zimonjic, Bryan brothers first duos to secure spots in elite eight-team field

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July 8, 2008

Dimitrov Claims Boys Championship at Wimbledon

Kennelbach – Austria – July 2008 –- HEAD's Team Elite members had a remarkable week at Wimbledon, with Grigor Dimitrov's boys singles championship leading the way. Dimitrov, a 17-year-old from Bulgaria, became the first player from that country to secure...

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HEAD Pros Swing for Success at Wimbledon

Austria -- Kennelbach -- HEAD players battled tough competition to reach the semifinal and final rounds of Wimbledon last weekend. Former World No. 1 and HEAD player Marat Safin reached the semifinal round where he faced five-time Wimbledon champion Roger...

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July 7, 2008

Wilson's [K] Factor Technology Dominates Wimbledon

Venus Williams wins 7th Grand Slam with [K] Blade Team Daniel Nestor completes a career Slam in Men’s doubles with his [K] Six.One 95 Roger Federer has thrilling 5 set final with his [K] Six.One Tour

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June 30, 2008

50% of Players in Wimbledon Men’s Round of 16 Playing with HEAD MicroGEL

Phoenix, AZ– June 30, 2008 –- HEAD players have shown success this year at Wimbledon through the round of 16. Eight HEAD players remain in the men’s main draw which means 50% of the players are playing with HEAD MicroGEL!...

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June 24, 2008

Ivo Karlovic wins Slazenger Open in Nottingham

Austria – Kennelbach – June 24, 2008 –- 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....

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June 23, 2008

HEAD Wheelchair Players Have Solid Showing at World Team Cup in Italy

Phoenix, AZ – June 18, 2008 -- The nation's top wheelchair tennis players competed against participants from 34 countries, June 9th - 15th at the Invacare World Team Cup in Cermona, Italy. HEAD sponsored players representing the United States and...

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June 20, 2008

New James Blake Website Launches

Emphasis on Charitable Causes and Fan Interaction

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June 18, 2008

HEAD Wheelchair Players Have Solid Showing at World Team Cup in Italy

Phoenix, AZ – June 18, 2008 -- The nation's top wheelchair tennis players competed against participants from 34 countries, June 9th - 15th at the Invacare World Team Cup in Cermona, Italy. HEAD sponsored players representing the United States and...

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June 17, 2008

Wilson Releases Limited Edition Roger Federer Racket Bag

[CHICAGO] – Just in time for Wimbledon, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is releasing a limited edition Roger Federer Super Six racket bag. As Federer steps on the court to win his 13th Grand Slam and 6th Wimbledon title, he will...

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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

Bordentown, NJ – June 10, 2008 –- What a year it has been for Team Ektelon and in particular, the Company’s “three ‘R’s”, Rocky Carson, Rhonda Rajsich and Ruben Gonzalez. Perhaps most exciting, Ektelon is proud to now have both...

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June 11, 2008

New Tennis Professionals join Sunset Hills Country Club Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 8th, 2008 -- Paul Steele USPTA Director of Tennis at Sunset Hills Country Club Thousand Oaks, California has hired three new Tennis Professionals. Quinn Borchard USPTA was hired to take over as the Head Teaching...

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June 10, 2008

Patrick McEnroe and Tracy Austin Earn USPTA Certification

-- Former ATP and WTA tour players receive Professional 1 certification --

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June 6, 2008

Impossible is Nothing for French Open Finalists Ana Ivanovic and Dinara Safina

Herzogenaurach/Paris, June 6th, 2008 -- adidas Tennis congratulates Ana Ivanovic and Dinara Safina on reaching the French Open final at Roland Garros, proving Impossible is Nothing. With the victory Ana Ivanovic becomes the new world No. 1 while Dinara Safina...

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June 4, 2008

French Open - Week 2: News - Prince Brand Sees Significant Presence in FOOTWEAR and APPAREL (in addition to racquets) at Grand Slam Event for First Time in Company History

June 1, 2008 - As the second week of the French Open gets underway today, we wanted to share some compelling news from the Prince brand. While perhaps best known as a leading racquet manufacturer that converted hundreds of thousands...

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May 30, 2008

USPTA’s Junior Circuit™ Offers Tennis Competition for Novice Juniors

-- Program provides skill-appropriate tournaments that build enthusiasm --

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May 29, 2008

USTA and River Oaks Country Club Extend U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship Agreement Through 2012

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 29, 2008 -– The USTA today announced its agreement with River Oaks Country Club to host the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship has been extended for the next four years (keeping the second longest-running USTA National...

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May 21, 2008

HEAD Re-Signs Tennis Sensation Murray

Austria – Kennelbach –May 2008 –- HEAD announced that the company has re-signed an agreement with tennis star Andy Murray. The partnership will continue through end of 2011. The contract signing took place on May 20th in London with Executive...

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USPTA hosts Tennis Across AmericaTM clinic with Zina Garrison and her academy at MacGregor Park

-- USPTA encourages kids to play Tennis – for the health of it!SM with free tennis clinic--

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May 19, 2008

Self-Designed Black Knight Racquet and Ashaway String Help David Palmer to 4th British Open Crown

Ashaway, RI -- The fourth time was the sweetest for Squash great David Palmer. Confounding critics who said the 31-year-old Australian would no longer be able to compete for major titles, the fifth-seeded Palmer beat England's James Willstrop in an...

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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...

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Wilson Thanks Justine Henin for Her Dedication and Success

[CHICAGO] – Top Wilson athlete, Justine Henin announced her retirement from the game of tennis and went out on top as not many can— #1 in the world. On Wednesday, as Henin's abrupt departure suprised the tennis world, it only...

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May 15, 2008

Prince PPI Program Crowns First World Team Champion in Rome, Italy Heads to Tulsa for PPI All-American Individual Championships

Revolutionary Junior Program Set to Showcase U.S Talent in front of Division I Coaches

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May 7, 2008

Harrison Brothers Choose Babolat Racquets and Strings for Next Four Years

Lyon, France – May 7, 2008 –- Babolat, one of the leading manufacturers of tennis products, today announces Ryan Harrison and Christian Harrison have chosen to use Babolat racquets and strings for the next four years. Babolat has had a...

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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

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Tennis Channel Teams With California Giant Berry Farms to Promote Network's Inaugural Wimbledon Coverage

Co-Branded “The Sweetest Match” Partnership Uses Historic Tennis Tournament’s Strawberries and Cream Tradition, Mutual Health Benefits of Both Tennis and Strawberries to Put Products in Front of Like Consumers Promotion to Generate Unprecedented 1.25 Billion Media Impressions for Network

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May 2, 2008

USPTA to Host Tennis Across AmericaTM Clinic With Zina Garrison and Her Academy at MacGregor Park

USPTA encourages kids to play Tennis – for the health of it!SM with free tennis clinic

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April 29, 2008

Top Junior Tennis Academies Set to Compete in Inaugural Prince Plugged In World Championships

Kids and Coaches Head to Rome, Italy for Once In a Lifetime Opportunity

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April 28, 2008

Octagon Signs Top South African Tennis Player Kevin Anderson

McLean, VA (April 28, 2008) -– Octagon today announced the signing of top-ranked South African tennis player Kevin Anderson to a full service representation agreement. A 21-year-old native of Johannesburg, Anderson played three seasons of collegiate tennis at the University...

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April 24, 2008

Davydenko’s Recent Racquet Switch and Play Lead to Spike in Popularity and Demand for His Racquet

Bordentown, NJ – April 24, 2008 -– Two weeks ago, Nikolay Davydenko put together a string of wins at the Sony Ericsson Open beating Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal en route to capturing the biggest title of his career. His...

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April 22, 2008

Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center Facilities Recognized for Outstanding Service in Promoting Sport

Facilities lauded for taking a proactive role delivering tennis across the U.S.

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The USPTA Invites Everyone to Play Tennis – For the Health Of It!

-- USPTA introduces newest initiative --

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HEAD Re-Signs Tennis Sensation Young

Kennelbach – Austria – April 2008 -– HEAD announced today that the company has re-signed an agreement with young tennis standout Donald Young. The partnership begins immediately and will continue through 2010. Coached by his parents Donald Sr. and Ilona,...

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April 15, 2008

Maria Sharapova Wins Bausch and Lomb Championships for Third Title of Year

2008 Australian Open Champ Keeps Wins Coming for O3 Racquet Technology

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April 10, 2008

HEAD Re-Signs Tennis Sensation Young

Kennelbach – Austria – April 2008 -– HEAD announced today that the company has re-signed an agreement with young tennis standout Donald Young. The partnership begins immediately and will continue through 2010. Coached by his parents Donald Sr. and Ilona,...

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Family Circle Cup, Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika, and AVP Charleston Open Offer Charleston Elite Woman's Sports Package

CHARLESTON, SC –- With the grace and charm of a genuine southern belle, the genteel city of Charleston has long been renowned for its storied contributions to American history. With the arrival of premier tennis, golf, and pro beach volleyball...

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April 9, 2008

IRT Pro Jason Thoerner Extends Contract with HEAD for Additional 3 Years

Phoenix, Ariz. -– HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports has re-signed Jason Thoerner, a top men’s professional racquetball player to a three year deal to exclusively use racquetball equipment from HEAD. Thoerner (Pekin, Ill.) is currently ranked ninth on the International Racquetball Tour...

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Top Ranked IRT Pro Shane Vanderson Renews Contract with HEAD

Phoenix, Ariz. -– HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports is proud to announce the resigning of Shane Vanderson, a top men’s professional racquetball player. Vanderson (Fort Myers, Fla.) is currently ranked fifth on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) and has signed a three...

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April 7, 2008

2008 Sony Ericsson Open Re-Cap: Prince Dominates Sony Ericsson Open with 7 of 12 Finalist and 5 Champions!

What a weekend it was in Miami! A sign of the continued success of O3 technology, Prince players were firing on all cylinders this weekend at the 2008 Sony Ericsson Open - Everywhere fans looked, they saw players taking to...

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April 2, 2008

More Touring Pros Choosing to Don Prince Duds on Court

New Aerotech Line of Apparel Now Available and Gaining Fast Following Among Players

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March 27, 2008

Ashaway Racket Strings Sponsors Squash Great Natalie Grainger

Ashaway, RI -- Ashaway Racket Strings has signed squash great Natalie Grainger to a multi-year sponsorship agreement, company officials announced today. Grainger, who won the US Nationals in March after switching to Ashaway's new SuperNick® XL Micro, is currently ranked...

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March 26, 2008

Rafael Nadal to Blog for Tennis.com During 2008 Sony Ericsson Open

NEW YORK, NY, March 26, 2008 -– If you always wondered what it’s like to be Rafael Nadal during a tournament, just surf on over to TENNIS.com beginning on Thursday, March 27, as the three-time French Open champion and #2...

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World's First Tennis Match on Water Played at Gansevoort South in Miami

Playing On Water Injecting the sport with a dose of mainstream glamour, Sony Ericsson successfully engineered the world's fist-ever tennis match on water, played yesterday at the rooftop pool of the new Gansevoort South hotel in South Beach, Miami. Balanced...

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March 25, 2008

Federer, Bryans Win Multiple ATP Awards

Miami, Florida, U.S.A. -– 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...

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March 19, 2008

John McEnroe to Return to New York Sportimes for 2008 World TeamTennis Season

NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 19, 2008) -- John McEnroe will return for his 8th season with the World TeamTennis Pro League presented by Advanta when the Hall of Famer plays three road matches for the New York Sportimes this summer....

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March 17, 2008

Tennis Channel to Chronicle Retired Star Monica Seles' Run on Hit ABC Series Dancing With the Stars

Network to Encourage Fans to Watch French Open’s All-Time Youngest Winner Share Weekly Experiences with Viewers and Web Visitors

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March 13, 2008

Legg Mason Renews Title Sponsorship Defending Champion Andy Roddick Commits for 40th Anniversary of Tennis Classic

Tournament to be held August 9-17, 2008

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March 5, 2008

Former Cup Finalists Elena Dementieva and Dinara Safina enter 35th Anniversary Event

2008 Family Circle Cup Player Field Includes All Active Former Champions & Finalists

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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...

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Family Circle Cup 35th Anniversary Kick-Off Event to Feature Player Appearances and Fireworks

Legendary Tennis Commentator Bud Collins to Emcee Family Circle Cup 35th Anniversary Celebration

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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...

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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...

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HEAD Pros Swing to Victory at Recent Tournaments

Kennelbach – Austria – February 2008 –- HEAD players enjoyed success last week at tournaments around the world. ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, Rotterdam, Netherlands HEAD player Robin Soderling reached his first final of the year with a 6-3, 6-2...

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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...

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February 15, 2008

David Palmer Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal with Ashaway and Black Knight

Ashaway, RI — Ashaway Racket Strings and world-renowned squash racquet manufacturer Black Knight have signed a joint long-term sponsorship agreement with squash legend David Palmer. Currently ranked 4th in the PSA World rankings, Palmer is a three-time British Open and...

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February 1, 2008

Prince O3 Racquets Capture Four of the Top Ten Best Selling Spots in Tennis

Players Continue to Convert to Prince and Embrace Popular O3 Technology

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January 30, 2008

Octagon Signs WTA Tennis Players Daniela Hantuchova and Agnes Szavay

Agency Strengthens Management Portfolio with the Additions of Top 10 Ranked and 2008 Australian Open Semifinalist Hantuchova and Top 20 Ranked Szavay

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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

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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...

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January 16, 2008

Top Players Switch to New Wilson [K]Factor Rackets at Australian Open

Justine Henin, Novak Djokovic, Serena and Venus Williams, Paul Henri-Mathieu, Feliciano Lopez, Lindsay Davenport and many others make the switch to [K]Factor for 2008

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January 9, 2008

Isner and Jankovic Head Down Under Wielding New O3 Speedport White

Design and Feel of Prince’s New Racquet Appealing to Wide Range of Elite Players

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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

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December 19, 2007

New Line of Ashaway Racquetball Shoes to Bear Huczek Signature

Ashaway, RI — A new line of racquetball shoes from Ashaway will bear the signature of world champion Jack Huczek, it was announced today. The new Ashaway line of AMPS™ (Anatomic Multi-Performance System) footwear is anatomically molded to the natural...

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November 27, 2007

Sampras-Federer Replays on Tennischannel.com

Tennis Channel is offering fans the chance to see last week’s historic showdown between Pete Sampras and Roger Federer as well as the Rafael Nadal-Richard Gasquet exhibition in Malaysia, online at www.TennisChannel.com. All matches will be FREE and posted on...

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November 13, 2007

Ashaway Sponsors Rising Danish Badminton Star Michael Christensen

Ashaway, RI — Ashaway Racket Strings has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with rising Danish badminton star Michael Christensen, the company has announced. The agreement marks the first time Ashaway has sponsored a major international player in Denmark, where badminton...

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November 6, 2007

Erlich/Ram Replace Bryans in Tennis Masters Cup Field

Popular Israelis return to Shanghai for second straight year Mike Bryan’s elbow injury sidelines No. 1 duo

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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,...

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Babolat Sponsors National Senior Tennis Championships: Babolat World Tennis Classic Set For January 2008

Boulder, CO -– Babolat, one of the leading manufacturers of tennis racquets, announces they are sponsoring the upcoming United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Senior Tennis Championships. Formerly known as the Mission Hills Senior Championships, the Babolat World Tennis Classic,...

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October 31, 2007

Midtown Clubs Design Adult and Performance Junior Curriculum

October 30, 2007 — Tennis Corporation of America (TCA)/Midtown Clubs has announced a partnership with Wayne Elderton, Course Facilitator for Tennis Canada, to develop exclusive Adult and Performance Junior curriculum for Midtown clubs. Elderton recently introduced his “situation” Game Based...

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October 30, 2007

Unique Sports Announces a Multi-Year Agreement with Blake

Unique Sports announces a multi-year agreement with World Top 10 player James Blake to endorse Tourna Grip. James has been using Tourna Grip throughout his successful career. Both Unique and James are excited about their partnership. James Blake joins the...

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College Tennis Exposure Camp December 8-9 At USF

TAMPA, FL — The College Tennis Academy will hold its annual College Tennis Exposure Camp December 8-9 at University of South Florida in Tampa. The camp is open to high school and USTA tournament players, ages 15-18, who are interested...

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Prince Players and O3 Racquet Technology Show Dominance Capturing Three Tour Titles in Twenty-Four Hours

Bryans, Hantuchova and Huber Win Titles; Gear Up For Championships

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October 25, 2007

Henri “Bijou” Elkins Tennis Show

The Henri “Bijou” Tennis Show was busy during the weekend of October 18-20 in Austin, Texas. Together with Master Pro Fernando Velasco, the Bijou Show was seen at the Opening Ceremonies of the Little Mo National Tournament at the Austin...

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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

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October 2, 2007

Dunlop and Fluor Team Up to Grow Tennis in the Upstate

Local Sports Manufacturer Helps Sponsor Tennis Wellness Program

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September 24, 2007

U.S. Teams Announced for Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup Finals

Finals Will Be Played in Reggio Emilio, Italy, September 25-30

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September 21, 2007

Port Saint Lucie’s Zguns Wins Singles Title at USPTA Championships

Wesley Chapel, Fla. –- Adrians Zguns of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., claimed the men’s open title at the $30,000 USPTA International Championships Thursday at the Saddlebrook Resort Tennis Center in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Zguns, the No. 2 seed, earned the...

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September 18, 2007

2007 USTA Florida State Doubles Championships Post Press Release - tennis

The Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach played host this past weekend to 368 USTA junior tennis players for the 59th annual 2007 USTA Florida State Doubles Championships, September 15-16. The doubles tournament produced exciting matches between top junior tennis...

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September 17, 2007

World’s Top Eight 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...

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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...

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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...

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September 13, 2007

Bryan Bros. Clinch Stanford ATP Doubles Race

American Twins Finish Year-end No. 1 for Third Straight Year

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September 11, 2007

Madison Brengle and Patrick McEnroe join Advanta WTT Smash Hits

New York, N.Y. (September 11, 2007) — Teenager Madison Brengle of Dover, Del., and Patrick McEnroe have been added to the field for the 2007 Advanta WTT Smash Hits, a charity tennis event co-hosted by Billie Jean King and Elton...

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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

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September 4, 2007

John Isner Officially Signs With Prince Sports, Inc.

Bordentown, NJ – September 4, 2007 –- Prince has big news to share…literally. After years of playing with their racquets, John Isner, the six foot, nine inch American up-and-comer has officially signed with the industry leader. By making the partnership...

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Prince Sports, Inc. Joins Fight to Improve Environmental Practices in Sports

Tennis Leader Joins Billie Jean King’s GreenSlam Initiative

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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.,...

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August 30, 2007

Billie Jean King launches GreenSlam

New Initiative Aims to Improve Environmental Practices in Sports.

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August 29, 2007

Billie Jean King Launches GreenSlam

NEW YORK (Aug. 28, 2007) — Sports legend and social activist Billie Jean King is launching GreenSlam, an eco-conscious initiative to harness the power of sports, beginning with tennis, to create socially responsible change with positive environmental impact. One year...

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August 27, 2007

Dunlop Star James Blake Wins Pilot Pen Championship

Enters US Open After Notching 10th ATP Career Singles Title.

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August 23, 2007

Dunlop Announces 4 Players Ranked in ATP Top 10

James Blake Leads Dunlop Pack as World # 6. All Playing with the Design and Technology of the Aerogel Racquets.

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August 22, 2007

Maria Sharapova To Debut Limited Edition Racquet Bags at 2007 U.S. Open

Tennis Superstar Brings Fashion and Function to On-Court Collection

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August 15, 2007

USTA to Celebrate on Opening Night of US Open 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

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August 8, 2007

Dunlop Star Tommy Robredo Captures 5th Career ATP Title

Wins Second Championship at Poland’s Orange Prokom Open.

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August 1, 2007

Ferris State Professional Tennis Management and Midtown Clubs Announce Partnership

August 1, 2007 — The Ferris State University Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program and Midtown Clubs are excited to announce their recent partnership intended to benefit the entire tennis industry. Midtown Clubs, the nation’s leader in upscale athletic club and...

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July 27, 2007

WTAworld.com: This Week in Tennis

Acura Classic When: July 28th-August 5th Where: La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, California 2006 Winner: Maria Sharapova Prize Money: $1,340,000 Draw Size: 56 Singles/32 Qualifying/28 Doubles The Acura Classic will take place this Saturday at La Costa Resort and...

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July 25, 2007

TennisLessons.com - The Place To Go To Find a Pro

New York, NY - - TennisLessons.com was launched about 4 months ago with the goal of making searches for local tennis lessons easier. Already receiving over 1,000 unique hits a week, the site has the potential to create a united...

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July 24, 2007

Boris Becker: A Powerful Experience

His name stands for top performance and the desire to win, for style and strength, for power and class — and now also for his exclusive new sports brand. With a complete range of innovative tennis racquets and an apparel...

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Bryan Brothers Already Seeing Benefits From New O3 Speedport Black

Bordentown, NJ – July 22, 2007 - At this week’s Countrywide Classic in Los Angeles, fans saw the world’s #1 doubles team pull from their new Prince racquet bags the recently unveiled O3 Speedport Black. With new racquets in hand,...

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July 18, 2007

Federer, Nadal, Bryan Brothers Secure Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai Spots

Shanghai, China – The world’s leading singles players and Wimbledon finalists, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and the top-ranked doubles pairing of Bob and Mike Bryan, all have secured their places in the prestigious circuit finale, the Tennis Masters Cup...

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July 16, 2007

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

Sampras Delivers Emotional Speech in Saturday’s Induction Ceremony

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This Week in Women’s Tennis: Internazionali Femminili di Tennis di Palermo & the Western Southern Financial Group Women’s Open.

Internazionali Femminili di Tennis di Palermo When: July 14th to July 22nd, 2007 Event Venue: Country Time Club in Palermo, Italy Prize Money: $145,000 USD The Internazionali Femminili di Tennis di Palermo gets underway on July 14th at the Country...

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Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Results - Saturday, July 14, 2007 Go to www.tennisfame.com for LIVE Scoring, Results and Schedule of Play. NORTHEAST Tennis Magazine Aces Race After Day 6 of competition, the leaders in the 2007 NORTHEAST Tennis...

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The Bryan Brothers Switch to Prince; Latest Pros to Embrace O3 Technology

Bordentown, NJ – July 16, 2007 – It is with great excitement that Prince Sports, Inc. announces the signing of the #1 men's doubles team in the world and two of the most popular players on tour, Mike and Bob...

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July 13, 2007

Schedule for the 2007 PBI Tennis Show Tour

The PBI sites on the tour are Sports Core, Reynolds Plantation, Lake George Club and Grand Hyatt Seoul. A nice combination of private and public venues in addition to junior and pro tournaments. The confirmed performances are as follows: July...

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Sampras, Sanchez-Vicario to Enter Hall of Fame

Induction Honors For Davidson and Adams

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July 10, 2007

Williams Debuts Limited Edition Gold-Leaf Frame

Wilson’s [K]Factor racquet technology dominated Centre Court at Wimbledon this year, as Venus Williams and Roger Federer came away with the titles. Williams played with a new [K]Factor gold limited edition racquet, made of real 22-carat gold leaf. Wilson created...

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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

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July 2, 2007

Interactive Tennis Community Arrives with 30Love.net

London, England – With the support of the ATP and leading men's professional tennis players, 30Love.net (http://www.30Love.net) launches as the world's first online interactive multimedia community for tennis, this week during The Championships at Wimbledon. 30Love.net, accessible directly or via...

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June 27, 2007

USTA names Fed Cup team for semifinal

Sold-Out Capacity Crowd of 4,100 at Stowe, Vt. Live Coverage on The Tennis Channel

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Nicolas Kiefer Accepts Wild Card into Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced today that Germany’s Nicolas Kiefer has accepted a wild card to play in the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships July 9-15. Mark Philippoussis, a wild card in last year’s...

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James Blake Chooses Dunlop's Aerogel 2Hundred Racquet

Fan Favorite To Play With Dunlop’s New Design and Technology. Contest Winner Will Go to US Open.

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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

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Stanford ATP ‘Doubles Rules’ Launched in London

London, England – On Monday 25th June, the first day of Wimbledon, the ATP and Stanford Financial Group brought world-class doubles tennis to the city. While the queues were forming down at SW19, special doubles mini exhibition matches were held...

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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...

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USTA Names Top Collegians to U.S. Tennis Teams for 2007 Pan American Games

USTA National Coach Kent Kinnear to Coach Men’s Team, University of North Carolina’s Brian Kalbas to Coach Women

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June 20, 2007

Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships: Player Field Represents 17 Different Countries

NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that this year’s Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships field will once again have an international flavor as players from 17 different countries will descend upon Newport. The Campbell’s...

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Peter Burwash International Selected to Direct the Tennis Program for Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

The Woodlands (Houston), Texas - Peter Burwash International (PBI), the world's largest international tennis management firm, announced it has signed an agreement to direct the tennis operation for the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi (www.emiratespalace.com) beginning October 1, 2007. The agreement...

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June 19, 2007

Head Wants to Know: 'Are You Radical Enough?'

Submit your video clip for a chance to hit with Agassi.

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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...

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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

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June 15, 2007

Junior State Closed Championship: Race to the Top

06/15/07 — Junior State Closed Championship: Race to the Top The last day of the 59th annual 2007 USTA Florida Jr. State Closed brought sunny skies, precision hitting and another exciting chapter in the books. With all the No. 1...

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June 14, 2007

USTA Florida Junior State Closed 2007

We are in the sixth and final day of the 2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional. The State Closed Sectional is the strongest tournament that Florida sanctions. It is a high honor when players excel in this event. Boys' 18...

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USTA State Closed Sectional 2007 - day five

We are in the fifth day of the 2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional. The State Closed Sectional is the strongest tournament that Florida sanctions. It is a high honor when players excel in this event. Boys' 18 Singles (Semifinal...

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June 12, 2007

Dunlop's Alicia Molik Wins French Open Doubles

Australian Star Captures Her 2nd Grand Slam Title

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Dunlop Sweepstakes Celebrates James Blake's Return

Guess Which Aerogel Racquet Blake Will Play for Chance to go to the US Open

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June 8, 2007

2007 ATP Fantasy Tennis Presented by Stanford Opens

• South African safari awaits winning Fantasy Manager • ATP pro Mardy Fish pits his selection skills against fans

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June 5, 2007

USTA Announces Players and Coaches for 2007 Invacare World Team Cup

U.S. Teams to Compete in Wheelchair Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition

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June 4, 2007

Mark Philippoussis Will Defend Title at 2007 Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

Philippoussis to Star in NBC’s New Reality Dating Series “Age of Love,” Premiering June 18 (9-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

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May 26, 2007

James Blake Returns to Dunlop

Fan Favorite and Nine-Time Singles Champion Inks New Deal

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May 23, 2007

Croatia's Mario Ancic Enters Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

Ancic was last player to defeat Federer at Wimbledon. American Vince Spadea will make 6th Appearance in Newport

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Croatia's Mario Ancic Enters Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

Ancic was last player to defeat Federer at Wimbledon. American Vince Spadea will make 6th Appearance in Newport

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Rome Title Marks Year-Long Comeback For Jelena Jankovic

22-Year-Old Credits Hard Work and O3 Technology For Turnaround; Heads Into Paris Confident

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May 22, 2007

HEAD Wants to Know: 'Are You Radical Enough?'

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May 1, 2007

Taylor Dent Earns USPTA Certification

ATP tour player receives Professional 1 certification

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April 27, 2007

Balle de Match Signs Top Junior Jordan Rux

The nations #1 USTA Boys 18 player for the past 16 weeks, Jordan Rux, has signed an apparel contract with Bälle de Mätch.

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April 26, 2007

Ivan Lendl Teams Up With Trion:Z in Tennis

Eight-Time Grand Slam Singles Champion joins Trion:Z as official Tennis Spokesman

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Hall of Famers McEnroe, Courier & Wilander Will Be Jointed by Cash & Ferreira in Gibson Guitar Champions Cup

Tickets on Sale Now through Tennisfame.com

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