Players
May 10, 2013
Hewitt to play HoF Championships in July
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. (Full story …)
May 6, 2013
Venus and Roddick join WTT ownership
Global Sports Icons To Help League Maximize Future Growth Opportunities (Full story …)
Paola Longoria captures season title
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... (Full story …)
May 3, 2013
Nadal supports Madrid 2020
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is one of the staunchest supporters of the Madrid 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid, as he made clear at Thursday’s launch of the 12th Mutua Madrid Open, held at the Spanish capital’s Caja Magica... (Full story …)
May 1, 2013
Ganim wins national title
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... (Full story …)
April 30, 2013
Longoria extends record streak in at the Alamo
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... (Full story …)
April 22, 2013
Djokovic wins first Monte Carlo title
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... (Full story …)
April 18, 2013
Serena leads U.S. Fed Cup team into battle
Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and Varvara Lepchenko Round Out American Squad On Hand to Host Sweden in Florida (Full story …)
April 14, 2013
Longoria Sets Streak Record
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... (Full story …)
April 1, 2013
Andy Roddick Foundation announces new directors
AUSTIN, Texas — Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) today announced its new Board of Directors, assembled to help ARF achieve its mission to develop and inspire underserved youth through education and sports-based mentoring. “It’s humbling to have such incredibly accomplished and... (Full story …)
March 24, 2013
Knoth completes championship college career
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... (Full story …)
March 22, 2013
Phil Vivian Named PTR Tester of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and tournament,... (Full story …)
March 15, 2013
Redfoo, Ramamurthy ready to rock the Playoffs
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.... (Full story …)
March 7, 2013
Power just got easier for Sharapova
HEAD launches commercial promoting Maria Sharapova’s new HEAD YouTek™ Instinct racquet with Graphene™ technology (Full story …)
March 4, 2013
York continues assault on record book
The Oregon sophomore looks to sweep titles in four consecutive years (Full story …)
Five elected to ITHF
The Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony will be held on July 13, 2013, a centerpiece of the Rolex Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend. (Full story …)
February 27, 2013
Ashaway sponsors Joelle King
WSA ranked Number 7 player thrives on competition as she rises to the top (Full story …)
February 25, 2013
HEAD Penn’s Longoria Continues Domination
Overland Park, Kansas — When Paola Longoria stepped on the court for the Championship Final of the 2013 Winter Classic in Kansas over the weekend, it had been 1 year, 9 months and 23 days since she lost a match... (Full story …)
February 14, 2013
Unique Sports to sponsor Townsend
Unique Sports is proud to announce a multi-year Tourna Grip agreement with ITF #1 Ranked Junior Taylor Townsend. Taylor is a loyal user of Tourna Grip. We’re excited to formalize the partnership, especially with a Georgia native, since that is... (Full story …)
February 12, 2013
Roddick, Stephens top Mylan WTT player draft
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Andy Roddick is returning to the tennis courts this summer. The former world number one was the top pick in today’s Mylan World TeamTennis Marquee Draft. Roddick, who first started with Mylan WTT in 2000, will... (Full story …)
February 11, 2013
HEAD racquet rebels sweep to three ATP titles
Kennelbach/Austria — HEAD racquet rebels finished a breakthrough week with three ATP World Tour titles. In Montpellier, Richard Gasquet won his second trophy of the season with his YouTek™ IG Extreme, while Marin Cilic marked his third tournament victory in... (Full story …)
February 10, 2013
Cooperrider wins Florida State Championship
The HEAD Penn junior began her racquetball career at the age of four (Full story …)
February 8, 2013
Wilson signs Brice Leverdez
Leverdez to Represent Wilson Head to Toe, Using Rackets, Apparel and Footwear (Full story …)
January 30, 2013
US names Fed Cup team to play Italy
Matches to be played on an indoor red clay court in Rimini, Italy, February 9-10 (Full story …)
January 28, 2013
HEAD Penn pros dominate the weekend
Cincinnati, Ohio, Sioux Falls, S.D. & Melbourne, Australia — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria has extended her undefeated streak of matches won on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) into another calendar year. Longoria’s last loss on the LPRT was in... (Full story …)
January 27, 2013
Djokovic wins 3rd Australian Open in a row
Kennelbach/Austria — Novak Djokovic set another record as he won his HEAD-to-HEAD final at the Australian Open, becoming the first tennis pro who captured the title for three straight years. Djokovic, playing with his brand new YouTek™ Graphene™ Speed Pro... (Full story …)
January 12, 2013
More speed for Djokovic with graphene tech
ATP world’s No.1 is heading into 2013 season with new HEAD SPEED racquet (Full story …)
January 11, 2013
Djokovic takes ultimate speed challenge
Kennelbach/Austria — Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked ATP star, showcased the benefits of his new HEAD Graphene™ Speed tennis racquet today by hitting a HEAD ATP tennis ball that travelled faster than an Audi R8 LMS GT3 race car, driven by... (Full story …)
January 7, 2013
Successful start in 2013 for Head pros
Kennelbach/Austria — HEAD Racquet Rebels Andy Murray, Richard Gasquet and Anabel Medina Garrigues had a good start to the 2013 season. 2012 Olympic Gold medal winner, Andy Murray, successfully defended his crown at the Brisbane International, with his YouTek™ IG... (Full story …)
Isner to represent Anatabloc
GLEN ALLEN, Va. — Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: STSI), today announced that John Isner, the top-ranked American player on the ATP World Tour, will be the next brand ambassador for the Company’s Anatabloc® dietary supplement for anti‐inflammatory support. Isner is... (Full story …)
January 4, 2013
Teams coming for PTR Spring TennisFest
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced its third annual Spring TennisFest will be on Hilton Head Island courts again this March. Spring TennisFest will bring tennis teams from more than 70 colleges and universities to Hilton... (Full story …)
December 9, 2012
Longoria continues winning streak
Paola has now won 13 consecutive LPRT Tier 1 Events. (Full story …)
November 30, 2012
Austin returns to Tennis Channel Academy
2012 Edition of Weekly Sunday Tennis Lessons Begins Dec. 2 at 12 p.m. ET (Full story …)
November 18, 2012
Berdych wins Davis Cup with Czech team
Prague/Czech Republic — HEAD racquet rebel Tomas Berdych made history when Czech Republic won the first Davis Cup trophy for the first time as independent nation, defeating Spain 3-2. Berdych’s teammate, Radek Stepanek became a national tennis hero after flinching... (Full story …)
November 14, 2012
Djokovic wins ATP World Tour Finals
Finishes the season as World No. 1. (Full story …)
November 12, 2012
Blake raises money for hurricane victims
Connecticut Resident Auctioning Off Match Jerseys (Full story …)
October 23, 2012
Prince extends partnership with Ferrer
Leading global tennis equipment brand continues commitment to top athletes in tennis with multi-million-dollar sponsorship deal with the world's fifth-ranked player. (Full story …)
October 21, 2012
Elias wins title in Rio
Twenty-one-year-old Gastao Elias won Peugeot Tennis Cup, an ATP Tour Challenger event, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil today by defeating Boris Pashanski 6-3, 7-5. Elias, a former top 10 junior and 2007 Eddie Herr Champion, was not seeded in the... (Full story …)
October 18, 2012
US Open Racquetball Championship
Minneapolis — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria, world’s No. 1 ranked female racquetball player, continued her dominance on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) in winning her third United Healthcare US OPEN Racquetball Championship. The US OPEN is the racquetball’s premier... (Full story …)
October 15, 2012
Federer sets record for weeks at No. 1
3,024,000 Minutes at No. 1; Every Minute Played with a Wilson Racket (Full story …)
October 14, 2012
Watson wins first WTA singles title
Twenty-year-old Heather Watson became the first British woman to win a WTA Tour singles title in 24 years when she defeated Chang Kai-Chen, 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(4) in the final of the HP Open in Osaka, Japan today. This was Watson’s... (Full story …)
October 12, 2012
Watson into first singles semifinal
Twenty-year-old Heather Watson reached her first WTA Tour Singles Semifinal today at the HP Open in Osaka, Japan by defeating Pauline Parmentier of France, 7-5, 6-3. Watson defeated Polona Hercog and Anabel Medina Garrigues to reach the Quarterfinal round. She... (Full story …)
September 20, 2012
Mylan WTT Smash Hits lineup
Top young Americans added. (Full story …)
How pain almost ruined Peschke's career
Physical therapist and medical team credited with her comeback. (Full story …)
September 12, 2012
Prince extends partnership with Bryans
Leading Global Tennis Equipment Brand Continues Commitment to Top Athletes in Tennis. (Full story …)
September 10, 2012
Wilson women battle in US Open final
Serena Williams Defeats Victoria Azarenka in 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 Sets for 15th Grand Slam Title (Full story …)
Babolat salutes Kim and Andy
The 2012 US Open carried a lot of emotion for Team Babolat: after exceptional careers, former world number one players and Grand Slam champions Kim Clijsters (BEL) and Andy Roddick (USA) announced their respective retirements. “Kim and Andy joined Team... (Full story …)
September 4, 2012
Courier names Davis Cup team
MATCH TO BE STREAMED LIVE ON USTA.COM. The 11th meeting between the U.S. and Spain in Davis Cup will take place at Parque Hermanos Castro in Gijon, Spain, September 14-16 (Full story …)
August 30, 2012
Wilson Next Gen lead US Open upsets
Armed with her Wilson Blade 98 tennis racket, Laura Robson defeats Clijsters 7-6 7-6 to reach the third round of the US Open and hands Clijsters her first lost at US Open since 2003. Former French Open Girls Singles Champ... (Full story …)
August 24, 2012
Speed vs. Instinct – The Challenge
Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic show surprising skills in new HEAD Tennis US Open campaign. (Full story …)
August 22, 2012
Azarenka named top seed
All Three 2012 Grand Slam Champions Seeded Among Top Four (Full story …)
August 20, 2012
Mueller and Reix win playoffs
2010 Champion Mueller and Former World No. 250 Reix Advance to the 2012 US Open Qualifying Tournament Held August 21-24 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Full story …)
August 19, 2012
US Open announces Jr. wildcards
FLUSHING, N.Y. — The USTA announced today the names of six boys and eight girls who have been offered wild card entries into the 2012 US Open boys’ and girls’ singles championships. Two additional boys’ main draw wild cards are... (Full story …)
August 16, 2012
WTT final line-ups
Tennis legends, historic win streak to highlight weekend of championship tennis at Family Circle Tennis Center (Full story …)
August 15, 2012
HEAD Penn signs Montalbano
Phoenix — HEAD Penn Racquet Sports announced today the signing of a long-term sponsorship contract with Nick Montalbano, an up and coming star on the men’s professional racquetball circuit. Nick is a New York native currently attending college at Colorado... (Full story …)
USTA announces US Open wild cards
FLUSHING, N.Y. — The USTA announced today the eight women who have been awarded women’s singles main draw wild card entries into the 2012 US Open Tennis Championships: Bethanie Mattek-Sands and 2009 US Open quarterfinalist Melanie Oudin, both members of... (Full story …)
August 14, 2012
US Open announces wild cards
FLUSHING, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that 2001 US Open champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia, along with two-time US Open quarterfinalist James Blake and reigning NCAA singles champion Steve Johnson have been awarded men’s singles main draw wild card... (Full story …)
Berdych receives wildcard for Winston-Salem Open
World-ranked No. 7 joins tournament field. Seats Sold Out in Key Sections for Finals (Full story …)
August 13, 2012
Jordin Sparks to headline US Open ceremony
First-ever video and light spectacular to immerse Arthur Ashe stadium court. (Full story …)
HEAD Penn dominates racquetball championships
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria and Rocky Carson both have earned the title “World Champion” by winning the Women’s & Men’s Singles Titles, respectively at the International Racquetball Federation’s 2012 World Championships. In addition, Longoria teamed... (Full story …)
August 9, 2012
Agassi to be inducted into Court of Champions
International Media Selects Two-Time US Open Singles Champion. Induction Ceremony to Take Place in Arthur Ashe Stadium Prior to the Men’s Singles Championship on Sunday, September 9 (Full story …)
August 3, 2012
Monfils receives wildcard for Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Gael Monfils will compete in the Winston-Salem Open at Wake Forest University Aug. 18-25. He is the second wildcard player named to the tournament and is currently ranked No. 19 after being as high as No. 7... (Full story …)
August 2, 2012
Maui Jim athletes at the Olympics
David Ferrer of Spain, ranked No. 5 on the ATP Tour, has made it to the Olympics semi-finals in men’s doubles tennis with his partner, Feliciano Lopez. Tomorrow, they will play Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilifried Tsonga. Ferrer has had a... (Full story …)
July 31, 2012
Hingis, Reynolds named WTT MVPs
Martina Hingis, Bobby Reynolds capture World TeamTennis MVP Honors John-Patrick Smith and Kristyna Pliskova Named Top Rookies; Jensen Earns Coach of the Year (Full story …)
Genesis Tennis continues to make headlines
Genesis Tennis continues to make the headlines this summer with the signing for ATP Tour Player Ivo Karlovic. Standing at 6’ 10”, Ivo Karlovic is the tallest player on tour. He has been ranked as high as #14 in the... (Full story …)
July 30, 2012
Fish to Meet Fans and Sign Autographs
Top-ranked American tennis player Mardy Fish, the men’s favorite going into the 2012 Citi Open, will be greeting fans and signing autographs at the flagship Citibank Foggy Bottom branch at 2221 I Street NW in Washington, DC from 12:00-1:00 pm... (Full story …)
July 29, 2012
Blake and Baker Highlight Monday Action
2012 Citi Open Top Seed Mardy Fish, No. 2 Alexandr Dolgopolov, No. 4 Tommy Haas and No. 8 Sam Querrey Set to play on Tuesday, July 31 (Full story …)
July 23, 2012
Cibulkova Captures WTA Title in Carlsbad
Greenville, SC — Slovakian WTA Tour star Dominika Cibulkova continued her run of stellar play in 2012 with a win in Carlsbad, California on Sunday in the Mercury Insurance Open. She took out top-seeded Marion Bartoli of France 6-1, 7-5... (Full story …)
July 16, 2012
Federer sets record for weeks at no. 1
Unparalleled Achievement Set With Wilson Pro Staff Racket (Full story …)
Serve like Roger Federer
Free Four-Part Video Series On "How To Improve Your Serve" Offered By Former Top 100 ATP Pro And Stanford All-American. (Full story …)
July 14, 2012
Isner and Hewitt in Newport final
NEWPORT, R.I. — John Isner will set out to defend his title at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships tomorrow, while Australian Lleyton Hewitt aims for his 29th ATP World Tour title from the other side of the net.... (Full story …)
July 13, 2012
Isner to face Harrison in semifinals
Lleyton Hewitt will face Rajeev Ram. (Full story …)
Capriati, Kuerten, Orantes to be inducted
Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 in Newport, Rhode Island. Tickets are now sold out, but limited tickets remain available for an Exhibition Match featuring Guga Kuerten and other Hall of Famers on Sunday, July 15 at 10 a.m. - - The Induction Ceremony will be shown live on Tennis Channel at 12:30 pm EST. - - Hall of Famers Monica Seles & Stan Smith will present Jennifer Capriati & Manuel Orantes, respecitvely. (Full story …)
July 12, 2012
HoF to induct Capriati on Saturday
Phenomenon Charmed America as 13-Year-Old Pro and Collected Three Major Titles, No. 1 Ranking and Olympic Gold Medal during Career. Live Telecast begins at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday, July 14. (Full story …)
Sharapova and Djokovic take ESPY awards
The 20th Annual ESPY Awards brought top athletes from various sports together on Wednesday night to honor those who shared in the best sports moments over the past year. HEAD stars Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic were each honored with... (Full story …)
Hewitt and Ram advance to Newport semifinals
NEWPORT, R.I. — The first two semifinal spots at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships were filled today by Australian Lleyton Hewitt and Newport’s 2009 singles and doubles champion Rajeev Ram. Hewitt defeated Israel’s Dudi Sela in straight sets... (Full story …)
July 10, 2012
Wilson sweeps Wimbledon juniors titles
Eugenie Bouchard Triumphs with Wilson Steam. Filip Peliwo Wins With Wilson Blade. (Full story …)
July 9, 2012
Venus help open new Jamba Juice in DC
Two-Day Celebration Planned to Highlight the Company’s Commitment to Healthy Communities and Support of the Local Economy (Full story …)
July 8, 2012
Book documents Federer's life
NEW YORK — Tennis fans can read all about the newly-crowned seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in the book “ROGER FEDERER: QUEST FOR PERFECTION,” the book that chronicles the incredible tennis career of Swiss tennis maestro, available in paperback and... (Full story …)
Federer wins 7th Wimbledon title
Reclaims number 1 ranking with record 17th victory at a major tournament. (Full story …)
July 7, 2012
Serena wins 5th Wimbledon
14th career major title, 42nd career title. Defeats Radwanska with Wilson Blade Team Racket. (Full story …)
Marry, Nielsen partner for historic win
Marray is First Brit to Win Wimbledon Doubles Crown Since 1936. Duo Are First Ever Wild Card Wimbledon Doubles Winners. (Full story …)
July 5, 2012
2012 US Open wild card events
USTA Player Development announced that it will award wild cards into the 2012 US Open to the American woman and the American man who earn the most ranking points at select USTA Pro Circuit events this summer. The USTA first... (Full story …)
July 2, 2012
Harrison awarded final Newport wild card
This will be the third Newport appearance for the young American who cracked the world top-50 just before Wimbledon and was recently named to the US Olympic team. -- Harrison is a great addition to a strong player field in Newport that features 10 world top-60 players and 18 Olympians, including John Isner, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic, Lleyton Hewitt, and Bob & Mike Bryan. (Full story …)
June 29, 2012
Navratilova receives Hall of Fame ring
A true legend of the sport, Navratilova was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2000. 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 as an official commemoration of their Hall of Fame induction. (Full story …)
American Juniors at Wimbledon
World Junior No. 1 Taylor Townsend Leads U.S. Girls’ Contingent; USTA International Spring Champion Mitchell Krueger Leads U.S. Boys (Full story …)
June 26, 2012
USTA names Olympic teams
U.S. Women Feature Olympic Gold Medalists Venus and Serena Williams, as well as World No. 1 Doubles Players Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond. John Isner and Andy Roddick Lead Men’s Team with 11-Time Grand Slam Champions, 2008 Bronze Medalists Bob and Mike Bryan. (Full story …)
June 18, 2012
USTA names Paralympic wheelchair teams
U.S. Quad Doubles Team David Wagner and Nick Taylor to Compete for Their Third Gold Medals in London, September 1-8 (Full story …)
June 14, 2012
Jensen Brothers Tennis Weekend
Sea Island -- July 27-29. (Full story …)
June 13, 2012
Prince Juniors Dominate French Open
Boys Singles Champion Coppejans, Girls Singles Champion Beck, Girls Doubles Champion Gavrilova Provide Glimpse of Future (Full story …)
June 12, 2012
Top Americans named to collegiate team
Two-Time NCAA Men’s Champion Steve Johnson and NCAA Women’s Champion Nicole Gibbs Headline Teams (Full story …)
It’s No Longer Lonely At The Top
HEAD Supports the world’s best tennis players, Maria Sharapova & Novak Djokovic (Full story …)
June 11, 2012
Sharapova completes career Grand Slam
Recaptures world No. 1 ranking (Full story …)
May 31, 2012
Longoria Finishes a Perfect Season
Fullerton, Calif. — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria, the world’s Number 1 ranked female racquetball player, completed the “Perfect Season” by winning the Women’s Professional Racquetball Organization’s (WPRO) final event of the season this past weekend in Southern California. With her... (Full story …)
Nishikori to play in Newport
Japan's No. 1 & 2 players, world No. 18 Kei Nishikori and world No. 58 Go Soeda will join John Isner, the Bryan Brothers, Milos Raonic, Lleyton Hewitt, and Sam Querrey in an exciting player field at the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. (Full story …)
May 27, 2012
Almagro Repeats in Nice
Dunlop Tour Team Member Nets 12th ATP Title (Full story …)
May 8, 2012
Head Penn signs Longoria
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... (Full story …)
April 30, 2012
Jansen Allen takes racquetball title
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... (Full story …)
Querrey to play Hall of Fame Championships
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. (Full story …)
April 24, 2012
Longest-ever major final now on DVD
2012 Australian Open Men’s Final Djokovic vs Nadal (Full story …)
Jensen brothers join Sea Island program
Renowned Doubles Team Brings New Excitement and Energy to Sea Island’s Top-Notch Tennis Program (Full story …)
Taylor Townsend now No. 1 Junior
16 Year Old American the World's New Top Ranked Junior Player. (Full story …)
April 23, 2012
Hall of Famers receive rings
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. (Full story …)
Wilson racquets power Czech team to finals
Petra Kvitova Takes Wilson Steam 100, Lucie Safarova Takes Wilson Juice 100 to Team’s Second Consecutive Fed Cup Final (Full story …)
April 19, 2012
Serena leads U.S. Fed Cup team
Serena Williams, Christina McHale, Sloane Stephens and Liezel Huber Battle Ukraine in 2013 Cup Qualifier (Full story …)
April 11, 2012
U.S. names Fed Cup playoff team
Matches to be played on a red clay court in Kharkiv, Ukraine, April 21-22 (Full story …)
Salas Wins Pan American Gold
Win comes in Salas’ first event after suffering arm injury (Full story …)
AspenTech sponsors Blake
Blake to Compete This Week at the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston (Full story …)
April 10, 2012
Wilson Players Win WTA Titles
Serena Williams Wins 40th WTA Title with Wilson Blade; Lucie Safarova Wins Doubles Title with Wilson Juice at Family Circle Cup (Full story …)
April 3, 2012
Hewitt to play Newport this summer
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. (Full story …)
March 27, 2012
Wilson players are finding success in the Miami heat
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... (Full story …)
March 16, 2012
Wilson Tour Players in High Gear
Defending Champion Vika Azarenka Returns as No. 1 with 21-0 Record This Season; Roger Federer Seeks Third Title (Full story …)
March 15, 2012
Eight straight for Illingworth
Dunlop Player Wins SL Green U.S. Men's Championship (Full story …)
February 27, 2012
Melzer wins in Memphis
Second ATP Title for Dunlop Tour Team in Two Weeks (Full story …)
February 24, 2012
Sabatini receives HoF ring
Inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2006, Sabatini was presented with her exclusive Hall of Fame ring in a special ceremony on Center Court at the tournament in her home country, where she is one of the nation's most popular and adored athletes. (Full story …)
February 23, 2012
Orantes to be inducted to the ITHF
Manuel Orantes, the 1975 US Open champion and former world No. 2, is the only 2012 inductee in the Master Player Category. He joins tennis administrator Mike Davies and wheelchair tennis star Randy Snow, who were previously announced, as members of Class of 2012. The remainder of the Class of 2012 will be announced within the month ahead. The Induction Ceremony will be July 14, 2012 in Newport, R.I. (Full story …)
February 20, 2012
Almagro wins third Brazil Open
Fourth Win for a Dunlop Player in Five Years in Sao Paolo (Full story …)
February 16, 2012
Snow to be inducted to the ITHF
Snow will be honored posthumously for his remarkable wheelchair tennis career during which he achieved the world No. 1 ranking in singles and doubles and won 22 major titles, as well as for his immense contributions to growing the sport worldwide. - - Snow is the second of the Class of 2012 Inductees to be announced. The remainder of the Class of 2012 will be announced within the month ahead. The Induction Ceremony will be July 14, 2012 in Newport, R.I. (Full story …)
February 15, 2012
Tennis Night in America names spokesman
TNIA Events Highlighted by BNP Paribas Showdown at MSG, featuring Sharapova, Wozniacki, Roddick and Federer (Full story …)
Querrey Sees Future with Babolat
Selects Babolat AeroPro Drive as Weapon of Choice (Full story …)
February 14, 2012
American stars dominate WTT player draft
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The 2012 World TeamTennis Marquee Draft has an All-American look. Six current or former world No. 1s from the U.S., including Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Bob and Mike Bryan, Lindsay Davenport and John McEnroe, were among... (Full story …)
HEAD Penn Dominates Doubles Championships
Five of the eight players in the USA National Men’s Quarterfinals are Team HEAD Penn members (Full story …)
February 10, 2012
U.S. Cup team defends title
Americans Diane Barker and Susan Wright Win Singles Matches to Lead U.S. Over Great Britain in Final (Full story …)
February 9, 2012
U.S. takes on Federer in Davis Cup
Mardy Fish Leads John Isner, Ryan Harrison and Mike Bryan Into First-Round Competition Against Switzerland (Full story …)
February 7, 2012
Croft Captures First Top Level Pro Tournament
Croft earns his first IRT Tier One Tournament with a win over Rocky Carson in Salt Lake City (Full story …)
February 6, 2012
Townsend Provides Look at Future
Another Young Prince Athlete Captures a Junior Grand Slam Title with Innovative EXO3 Racquet Design (Full story …)
February 2, 2012
Serena leads U.S. Fed Cup this weekend
Sisters Serena and Venus Williams, Christina McHale and Liezel Huber Battle Belarus and Australian Open Champion Victoria Azarenka to Compete for 2013 Cup (Full story …)
Harrison Renews with Babolat
Lyon, France — Babolat, leading manufacturer of tennis products, today announces Ryan Harrison has renewed his commitment to use Babolat racquets and strings for the next four years. Harrison, now 19 years old, has used Babolat racquets and strings since... (Full story …)
Team HEAD supports future tennis stars
HEAD’s Team Elite re-launches as Team HEAD - and gets interactive (Full story …)
January 31, 2012
2011 US Open Men's Semifinals on DVD
Djokovic vs. Federer/Murray vs. Nadal available Feb. 28 (Full story …)
January 30, 2012
The Bryan Brothers to play Campbell's HoF
The record-setting doubles team will make their third appearance in Newport, where they are two-time past champions. Tickets for the event are on sale now, and to celebrate the addition of the talented pair to the field, a Ticket Twosome special offer is now available. - (Full story …)
Djokovic-Nadal epic to be added to book
Steve Flink's "The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time." (Full story …)
January 29, 2012
NO.1 VAK on Top of the World Down Under
Novak Djokovic defends his Australian Open title in historic final (Full story …)
Matthew wins at Tournament of Champions
Re-captures top squash ranking. (Full story …)
January 24, 2012
U.S. Fed Cup team set
Venus Williams, Christina Mchale, and Liezel Huber join Serena Williams (Full story …)
Wilson launches new ProStaffs
New Models Enable Wider Range of Consumers to Play With Innovations that Fuel Federer (Full story …)
January 13, 2012
Wilson takes Australian Open by storm
Wilson Ambassadors Federer, Kvitova, Lopez, Azarenka, Nishikori and Raonic Kick-off Grand Slam Opener; Azarenka and Kvitova Bring in Early Wins with Juice™ and Steam™ (Full story …)
January 10, 2012
Austin joins Tennis Channel broadcast booth
Network Analyst and Tennis Channel Academy Series Host to Join Martina Navratilova, Bill Macatee for Channel's Fifth Year in Melbourne. Thirteen Days of Live Match Coverage Set for Two-Week Major, First of Four Slams (Full story …)
Shabana starts 2012 with title
Summoning the sensational shotmaking he’s long been known for, Dunlop Tour Team member Amr Shabana won the prestigious ATCO PSA World Series Finals this weekend in stunning fashion, defeating fellow Dunlop Tour Team member Gregory Gaultier in the final. The... (Full story …)
Lopez strengthens partnership with Wilson
CHICAGO — Wilson has expanded its long-time racket partnership with Feliciano Lopez to now include apparel and footwear, making him one of Wilson’s highest ranked head to toe, exclusive tennis athlete’s. The 30-year old Spaniard, who has now reached a... (Full story …)
January 9, 2012
Vickery, Rubin Capture Year’s First Singles Titles
Americans on ITF World Junior Circuit. (Full story …)
Raonic commits to play Newport
Raonic served up 35 aces in the final of this past weekend's Aircel Chennai Open to defeat world No. 9 Janko Tipsarevic and win his second ATP World Tour title. (Full story …)
December 18, 2011
McHale Signs with Tourna Grip
Rising American pro Christina McHale has signed a multi-year agreement with Unique Sports as part of the Tourna Grip team, joining fellow WTA Tour pros Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, the world No. 3, and Russian Vera Zvonareva, the world No.... (Full story …)
December 1, 2011
Longines, Shreve & Co. welcomed Agassi
Longines Swiss Watch Company and Shreve & Co. Hosted a Smash Court with tennis legend Andre Agassi (Full story …)
Nadal leads Spain against Argentina in Davis Cup final
Superstar Spaniard Leads Nation's Championship Battle With Argentina in 2008 Title Rematch (Full story …)
November 29, 2011
Oudin, Ginepri Highlight AO Wild Card Playoff
Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta to Host Event December 16-18 (Full story …)
November 28, 2011
Federer wins ATP final for record 6th time
Playing in 100th Career Final, Victory Captures 70th Title (Full story …)
November 12, 2011
Dy, Quigley Win USTA/ITA Sportsmanship Awards
Seniors Showed Great Poise in Reaching Semifinals (Full story …)
SMU, USC, Ohio State, Virginia Win
USTA/ITA National Indoor titles. Frank Knocks Off Nevolo in Memorable Men's Singles Final (Full story …)
November 8, 2011
Nick Matthew Retains World Open Title
Englishman Defeats Gaultier in Dunlop Sponsored Event (Full story …)
Contest winner gets court time with Sharapova
15 year old Nadia Hilton-Adams from Greenville, South Carolina was the lucky essay contest winner who was chosen among over 750 essay entries from around the United States in HEAD’s “Use Your Instinct to Play with Maria Sharapova” essay contest.... (Full story …)
November 7, 2011
Wilson Players Prevail in Basel
Roger Federer Wins Fifth Basel Crown; Kei Nishikori Beats World Number One Novak Djokovic (Full story …)
Myskina Honored with Fed Cup Award
The Russian tennis star and 2004 Roland Garros champion played an active role in leading two Russian teams to Fed Cup victory and was one of the nation's most successful female tennis players of all time. (Full story …)
November 1, 2011
Kvitova Wins WTA Championships
Earns Number Two World Ranking with her Wilson Tour BLX (Full story …)
October 26, 2011
Isner will return to Newport in 2012
The tournament, which immediately follows Wimbledon, will be held July 9 - 15, 2012 and it is the only pro tournament played on grass courts in the Americas. Tickets go on sale November 2 to members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and November 16 to the general public. (Full story …)
October 25, 2011
Dunlop's Cibulkova Wins First WTA Title
Greenville, S.C. — Dunlop Tour Team member Dominika Cibulkova captured her first ever WTA tour title yesterday, defeating Kaia Kanepi 3-6, 7-6 (1), 7-5 in the final of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow, Russia. With her Biomimetic 600 Lite in... (Full story …)
October 8, 2011
Shabana Crowned U.S. Open Champion
Philadelphia, PA. — The weeklong Delaware Investments U.S. Open squash tournament culminated last night in a match pitting two of Dunlop’s top Tour Team members, Nick Matthew and Amr Shabana, against one another. As the top ranked player in the... (Full story …)
October 6, 2011
Racquetball players descend on Minneapolis
World's best arriving for the US Open Championships, October 5- 9 (Full story …)
September 29, 2011
USTA names Pan Am teams
Christina McHale and Irina Falconi Named to Women’s Team; Denis Kudla, Nicholas Monroe and Greg Ouellette Named to Men’s Team (Full story …)
Allen signs with Wilson
CHICAGO — Top racquetball player Jansen Allen has signed a long term contract with Wilson Sporting Goods and will be using the Ninja BLX racquet. Jansen brings a lot to the Wilson team as he is the 2010 US Open... (Full story …)
September 23, 2011
Zguns wins USPTA singles title
WESLEY CHAPEL, FLA. — Adrian Zguns of Orlando, Fla., won the men’s open title at the USPTA International Championships Thursday at the Saddlebrook Resort tennis courts in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Zguns earned the championship title by defeating Oren Motevassel from... (Full story …)
September 21, 2011
Cioroch wins USPTA championship
WESLEY CHAPEL, FLA. — Agata Cioroch of Atlanta, Ga., was crowned the women’s open champion of the USPTA International Championships, which were played Tuesday at the Saddlebrook Resort tennis courts in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Cioroch earned the women’s open title... (Full story …)
September 15, 2011
Djokovic and Nadal lead Davis Cup Teams
2011 US Open Champion Djokovic Competes for Serbia Against Argentina; Nadal Leads Spain Against France (Full story …)
September 12, 2011
Prince Juniors on display at US Open
US Open Boys’ Singles Champion, Girls’ Doubles Champion, and Finalist All Armed with EXO3 Racquet Weaponry on Court: The future of tennis talent and technology. (Full story …)
Min upsets Garcia to win US Open title
Grace Min, a 17-year-old from Duluth, Ga., upset top-seeded Caroline Garcia of France 7-5, 7-6(3), to win the US Open girls’ singles title on Sunday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. Garcia is currently... (Full story …)
Vergeer wins 429th consecutive match
Makes wheelchair singles history at US Open. American David Wagner captures quad singles title. (Full story …)
Statement regarding Serena's code violation
Serena Williams was issued a code violation for verbal abuse by Chair Umpire Eva Asderaki at the conclusion of the first game of the second set during the US Open women’s singles final vs. Samantha Stosur. Tournament Referee Brian Earley... (Full story …)
September 9, 2011
Federer, Serena sail into US Open Semis
Oudin in mixed doubles finals (Full story …)
September 7, 2011
Wilson players continue to quarterfinals
Roger Federer, Andrea Petkovic, Flavia Pennetta, and Serena Williams all Scheduled to Play Today After One- Day Rain Delay (Full story …)
Nominees named for induction to the ITHF
Jennifer Capriati, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Gustavo Kuerten, Randy Snow, and Nick Bollettieri among Nominees for 2012 Induction. Australia's Thelma Coyne Long and Spain's Manuel Orantes are nominated in the Master Player Category. Influential tennis promoter Mike Davies, and Eiichi Kawatei, who has led efforts to grow the game in Asia join Bollettieri in the Contributor Category. 2012 Nominees were announced live on Tennis Channel from the US Open earlier today. (Full story …)
September 6, 2011
McEnroe, Vandeweghe join WTT Smash Hits
Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King to host charity event on Oct. 27 at Public Hall (Full story …)
September 3, 2011
Wilson players emerge from week one at US Open
26th Seed Flavia Pennetta Upsets 3rd Seed Maria Sharapova. Roger Federer, Mardy Fish, and Juan Martin Del Potro Advance. (Full story …)
September 2, 2011
McEnroe to join Tennis Channel US Open team
Multi-Grand Slam Champion to Offer Commentary from Flushing Meadows Labor Day Weekend (Full story …)
August 31, 2011
Transform into a champion: Train on clay
Lee Tennis Court Products Changes Name to Har-Tru Sports and Launches New Web Presence (Full story …)
August 29, 2011
Townsend uses Williams Sisters as Model
The scene in Flushing was familiar: a female African-American player with a loud, aggressive playing style attracting a large crowd, which included Richard Williams in the third row. She pumped her fist and let out a “Come on! Let’s go!”... (Full story …)
August 24, 2011
New ad features Djokovic and Sharapova
New York City — HEAD, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of premium sports equipment, today brought together two of the biggest names in tennis, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova, to debut the Company’s new viral and TV campaign, and... (Full story …)
Bacardi Celebrates Nadal
Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. Welcomed Bacardi Limited Global Social Responsibility Ambassador and Spokesperson for “Champions Drink Responsibly” Campaign (Full story …)
August 19, 2011
Fish clinches US Open Series
Top-Ranked American Will Compete for Record Prize Money at 2011 US Open. Serena Williams Leads Olympus US Open Series Women’s Standings; Agnieszka Radwanksa, Nadia Petrova Still in Contention for 2011 Title (Full story …)
August 17, 2011
US Open announces wild card recipients
FLUSHING, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that 2001 US Open champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and a group of Americans consisting of former US Open semifinalist Robby Ginepri, teenager Ryan Harrison, reigning NCAA champion Steve Johnson, Jack Sock, who... (Full story …)
August 15, 2011
Djokovic makes Masters history
Fifth Masters 1000 title of the season (Full story …)
Win court time with Sharapova
HEAD’s New Contest Gives Tennis Players the Chance. (Full story …)
Sock, Davis Earn Wild Cards into 2011 US Open
Top-seeded Jack Sock of Lincoln, Neb., successfully defended his USTA Boys’ 18s National title, and Lauren Davis of Gates Mills, Ohio, captured the USTA Girls’ 18s National Championships as the No. 1 seed on Sunday. Both Sock and Davis will... (Full story …)
August 12, 2011
Ashaway sponsors Paraiso
Hall of Fame Player and many-time World Doubles Champion switches to Ashaway UltraKill® 18 (Full story …)
Petkovic reaches top 10
CHICAGO — This week’s rankings revealed a milestone for Andrea Petkovic, as she reached a career high No.10 on the WTA Tour. This is her first time on in the Top 10 and comes on the heels of her semifinal... (Full story …)
August 4, 2011
Sock, Davis named top seeds
Sock Trying to Become First Back-to-Back USTA 18s Champion since Donald Young USTA 18s National Champions Earn US Open Main Draw Wild Cards (Full story …)
Fish seeks NYC kids to break record
Youth to Receive Free Wilson Tennis Racquet and Can of Balls, Friday, August 26, 2011, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., BJK National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows (Full story …)
August 1, 2011
Petkovic to join world record attempt
[CHICAGO] — WTA Tennis World #11 Andrea Petkovic announced that she will join Mardy Fish in Wilson’s attempt to set the Guinness Book of World Record for the “Most people to bounce a tennis ball on their racquet in one... (Full story …)
July 28, 2011
Pros lined up for Arthur Ashe Kids' Day
16th Annual Full-Day Tennis & Music Festival Kicks Off 2011 US Open At USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. TV Personalities/Actors La La Anthony and Quddus to Host Broadcast to Air Nationally on CBS (Full story …)
July 25, 2011
Huczek Signs on as Advisor for Ashaway
Retired Racquetball Superstar to help direct UltraKill evolution -- Pushes hybrid stringing as way for players to fine tune their games (Full story …)
July 20, 2011
Venus Joins Jamba Juice
International Tennis Star Celebrates First Store Opening in Washington D.C. Metro Area (Full story …)
USTA, Agassi, and Graf promote 10 And Under Tennis
New Commercial Designed to Bring More Kids to the Game (Full story …)
July 18, 2011
Fish invites kids to join World Record attempt
US #1 pro tennis player Mardy Fish announced today that he will lead Wilson’s attempt to set the Guinness Book of World Records record for the “Most people to bounce a tennis ball on their racquet in one location” on... (Full story …)
July 12, 2011
Mardy Fish at Atlanta Championships
Wilson to Announce US Open Series Events and Giveaways (Full story …)
Top badminton players join Wilson
CHICAGO — A consistent force on the badminton circuit has experienced the benefits of Wilson’s BLX badminton racquets and made the switch to Wilson. Kyle Emerick and Sarun Vivatpatanakul have recently joined the Wilson Badminton Team and have signed a... (Full story …)
WPRO Names Rock as New Commissioner
Maryland, USA — The Women’s Professional Racquetball Tour today announced that it has wrapped up its search for a new commissioner, and named Gigi Rock to replace outgoing Shannon Feaster in the tour’s top administrative post. Known for her boldness,... (Full story …)
July 7, 2011
Agassi and Kellmeyer to be Inducted to ITHF
Ceremony will be held July 9, 2011 in Newport, Rhode Island (Full story …)
Gilbert, Davidson, Agassi, Martin in ITHF Exhibition
Sunday, July 10 at 10 a.m. (Full story …)
July 6, 2011
Kvitova captures Wimbledon title
Petra Kvitova Reaches Her First Grand Slam Final and Earns Her First Wimbledon Title (Full story …)
July 2, 2011
Final Newport Wild Card Awarded to Kudla
In addition, five-time Newport Doubles Champion Jordan Kerr has been granted a Doubles Wild Card (Full story …)
June 30, 2011
McEnroe, Bryans Headline Esurance Classic
Seventh Annual Event to Benefit Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation, Youth Tennis Advantage (Full story …)
McEnroe, Bryans Headline Esurance Tennis Classic
Seventh Annual Event to Benefit Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation, Youth Tennis Advantage (Full story …)
June 28, 2011
Courier names Davis Cup team
Tenth Meeting between U.S. and Spain in Davis Cup will take place at the Frank Erwin Center at the University of Texas in Austin, July 8-10. Courier to Make Home Debut as U.S. Davis Cup Captain; Roddick to Compete in Hometown for the First Time (Full story …)
June 21, 2011
Murray close to fans during Wimbledon
HEAD prints messages from Andy’s fans onto his special white racquet bag (Full story …)
June 20, 2011
Williams Sisters Return to Wimbledon
Many Wilson Qualifiers make it through to the main draw, too. (Full story …)
June 15, 2011
Dunlop Signs American Michael Russell
Russell Playing Biomimetic 500 Racket (Full story …)
June 13, 2011
Helfant to Depart ATP at End of 2011
LONDON — ATP Executive Chairman and President Adam Helfant will not seek to continue his position with the Tour beyond the completion of his three-year contract at the end of this year, the ATP announced today. Helfant joined the ATP... (Full story …)
Agassi to play Exhibition in Newport
Following his Hall of Fame induction on July 9, the legendary athlete will top off Hall of Fame Weekend with an exhibition match on the Hall of Fame's historic grass courts on July 10 at 10 a.m. (Full story …)
June 6, 2011
Get Closer to Andy Murray for Wimbledon
Head Tennis launches new viral film and Facebook campaign. (Full story …)
June 1, 2011
ITHF to preview 'McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice'
Thursday, June 9 at 7 pm at the Casino Theatre at the International Tennis Hall of Fame (Full story …)
May 27, 2011
Jack Huczek retires from racquetball
The sport’s most decorated player moves on to dominate the telecommunications industry (Full story …)
May 24, 2011
Querrey commits to play Newport
Sam Querrey, currently the No. 3 American, is a six-time winner on the ATP World Tour. This will be his 3rd appearance in Newport, where he was a finalist in 2009 (Full story …)
May 23, 2011
USPTA Clay Court Championships results
Franco Mata of Maputo, Fla., won the men’s open title after defeating Paulo Barros of Orlando, Fla., 6-3, 6-2, at the $10,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Clay Court Championships Sunday at the Ibis Golf and Country Club in West... (Full story …)
May 22, 2011
Wilson Players Advance to Main Draw
Success at Roland Garros. (Full story …)
May 11, 2011
Monfils becomes a Maui Jim ambassador
Peoria, IL — Maui Jim®, Inc., today announced that Gaël Monfils, the ATP pro tennis player known for his enthusiastic style, has just signed with Maui Jim to be the company’s newest tennis ambassador. Monfils will join a roster of... (Full story …)
May 9, 2011
Steel advances to second round
USTA National Senior Women’s Hard Court Tennis Championships. Approximately 300 Senior Players Competing For Titles in 21 Divisions at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (Full story …)
Kvitova reaches Top 10
[CHICAGO] — With her Tour BLX racquet, Petra Kvitova won her third title of the year as she defeated Victora Azarenka at the Madrid Open. Kvitova stayed strong throughout the match and won 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 against fourth seed Azarenka.... (Full story …)
May 5, 2011
Davydenko drives off with his 21st title
Russian Uses Biomimetic 200 Plus in Win the BMW Open (Full story …)
May 2, 2011
Sharapova serving in Madrid with a new racquet
HEAD YouTek IG Instinct. (Full story …)
May 1, 2011
Djokovic wins 27th consecutive match
HEAD racquet rebel Novak Djokovic kept his historic unbeaten run alive by claiming the title in front of his home crowd at the Serbian Open. Despite heavy conditions on slippery clay, Djokovic managed to win his 27th straight match this... (Full story …)
April 29, 2011
Gasquet to Endorse Tourna Grip
Unique Sports announces a multi-year agreement with World top player Richard Gasquet to endorse Tourna Grip. Gasquet is an exciting player who has fought his way back into the Top 20 after injury. He has used Tourna Grip his entire... (Full story …)
April 26, 2011
Dunlop signs Smyczek
Smyzcek Wins French Open Qualifying Event (Full story …)
April 22, 2011
Spanish tennis legends presented with HoF rings
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Andres Gimeno, and Manolo Santana (Full story …)
April 13, 2011
King to play on U.S. Fed Cup Squad
Mattek-Sands Unable to Play With Injured Hip (Full story …)
April 11, 2011
Sweeting will compete in Newport
Sweeting received a wild card to play the US Men's Clay Court Championship, and went on to upset No.2 seed Sam Querrey in the second round and No. 6 seed Kei Nishikori in the final and capture his first ATP World Tour title. (Full story …)
April 5, 2011
Eric Mitchell promoted by USTA Southwest
Longtime Junior Competition Manager given Top Position (Full story …)
March 21, 2011
Djokovic goes airborne with Ultimate SPEED
HEAD presents new short film: SPEED WingTennis starring Novak Djokovic (Full story …)
March 18, 2011
Ryan Harrison to Compete in Newport
The eighteen-year old sensation defeated three top-50 players this week at Indian Wells before exiting the tournament after an exciting Fourth Round match up with Roger Federer, which went to a tie-break in the first set. This will be Harrison's second appearance in Newport, where he was a quarterfinalist in 2010. (Full story …)
March 11, 2011
Djokovic May Play on an Airplane Wing
It looks like Novak Djokovic may go through with the challenge of playing tennis on the wings of an airplane. If you haven’t already seen our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube posts this morning, click on one of the links below... (Full story …)
March 2, 2011
Fish to defend his title at Campbell's
NEWPORT, R.I. — Defending champion Mardy Fish, who currently holds a career high South African Airways ATP World Tour ranking of No. 15, will return to Newport, R.I. this summer to defend his title at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame... (Full story …)
February 27, 2011
Tackling Lagging Graduation Rates
Inaugural class of Sun Life Rising Star students & supporting nonprofits; Tennis Champion Venus Williams; Miami Dolphins Chad Pennington & Davone Bess; Sun Life US President Wes Thompson joined prominent education leaders to discuss critical education issues facing nation’s at-risk youth (Full story …)
February 21, 2011
Dunlop Tour Team Wins for 3rd Consecutive Week
Almagro Wins Second Straight Title (Full story …)
February 18, 2011
Agassi to Receive Garden of Dreams Hero Award
Tennis Legend to be Honored February 28 at the BNP Paribas Showdown at MSG (Full story …)
February 15, 2011
Top Players Highlight WTT Pro League Draft
Clijsters, Bryan Brothers, V. Williams, S. Williams, Sampras, Isner, Querrey, Oudin, Fish, McEnroe, Kournikova, Hingis, Davenport, Blake and Philippoussis will play WTT in 2011 (Full story …)
February 14, 2011
Team HEAD Penn excels at National Championships
Jackie Paraiso won her 18th and 19th USAR National Doubles title. Rocky Carson & Jack Huczek win record sixth championship. (Full story …)
February 7, 2011
Hollywood Ending for Robredo at the Movistar
First Win for Dunlop’s New Biomimetic Rackets (Full story …)
February 4, 2011
Ashaway Extends Sponsorship of Palmer
Squash great has been Ashaway player for over 10 years -- Recently switched to PowerNick® 19, the world's thinnest squash string (Full story …)
February 3, 2011
U.S. Begins Chase for 2011 Fed Cup Title
Action Starts Saturday as Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Melanie Oudin, Liezel Huber and Vania King Battle Belgium and Australian Open Champion Kim Clijsters (Full story …)
February 1, 2011
Williams Announces Retirement
[CHICAGO] — Top ranked racquetball pro Mitch Williams has announced his retirement from professional racquetball. Mitch was clearly having the best year of his professional career when he suffered a devastating shoulder injury in the quarterfinals at the US Open... (Full story …)
January 31, 2011
Djokovic downs Murray to win Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has triumphed in a HEAD to HEAD Australian Open final with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 victory over longtime rival Andy Murray. The Grand Slam trophy was the second for Djokovic, who dedicated it to his home country: “This... (Full story …)
January 28, 2011
Djokovic and Murray Clash in AO Final
Melbourne, Australia — Racquet rebels Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will play an all-HEAD Australian Open final after both scored resounding semi-final wins at Melbourne Park. Djokovic, using his new HEAD YouTek™ IG Speed MP, sent out four-time champion Roger... (Full story …)
January 27, 2011
ITHF to Induct Kellmeyer
Kellmeyer has been a driving force behind the development of women's tennis for most of her life. (Full story …)
January 26, 2011
Prince Extends Partnership with Zvonareva
Zvonareva Credits Switch to EXO3 Racquet Technology as a Reason for Her Success (Full story …)
Babolat Team Meeting
Over 40 Teaching Pros gathered in Atlanta on January 21st at Dunwoody Country Club for the 2nd Annual Georgia Team Babolat Meeting. Dave Dwelle, Southern Regional Sales Manager and Kevin Klabunde, Southern States Territory Sales Rep. presented Babolat’s new 2011... (Full story …)
January 25, 2011
U.S. selects Fed Cup team
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Melanie Oudin, Vania King and Liezel Huber to Represent U.S. in Quarterfinal Versus Belgium, Feb. 5-6. Belgian Stars Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin Expected to Compete in Antwerp. Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel (Full story …)
January 20, 2011
ITHF to Induct Agassi
The eight-time Grand Slam champion will be inducted on July 9, 2011. (Full story …)
January 19, 2011
Turn Heads Like Sharapova
Win Maria’s signed HEAD racquet bag! (Full story …)
2K Sports Reveals Top Spin 4
Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams Among 25-Member Roster in Most Realistic Tennis Simulation to Date (Full story …)
January 17, 2011
Wilson Players Head to Australian Open
Wilson Athletes Debut 2011 Apparel and Footwear Line (Full story …)
January 13, 2011
WTT Pro League season set
July 4 start. Marquee Player Draft will be February 15 (Full story …)
ATP Unveils New Advertising Campaign
To Feature World's Top Tennis Stars (Full story …)
January 10, 2011
Tennis Channel Re-signs Navratilova, Davenport
Davenport to Join Navratilova, Sportscaster Bill Macatee in Melbourne During Network Coverage January 17-30. Tennis Channel Plans Close to 30 Live Match Hours, 75 Hours of Australian Open Today Morning Show During Two-Week Event. (Full story …)
January 3, 2011
Sharapova Joins the HEAD Team
Performance Meets Style (Full story …)
December 20, 2010
Wilson Juniors Victorious at Eddie Herr
Wilson Girls Own the Court with Their Wilson Racquets (Full story …)
December 18, 2010
Prince and Sharapova Calling it Quits
Their Partnership of Over Ten Years Will Be Coming to an End (Full story …)
Oudin Endorses Wilson Apparel and Footwear
Long Time Wilson Player Extends Contract to Include Apparel and Footwear (Full story …)
December 13, 2010
HEAD Star Series Winner meets Agassi and Graf
Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience for Promotion Winner (Full story …)
December 3, 2010
Slobodan Zivojinovic to be Honored
Davis Cup Award of Excellence (Full story …)
December 1, 2010
Djokovic Leads Serbia into First Davis Cup Final
This Weekend on Tennis Channel. Complete, Live Coverage as Serbia Battles France for the First Time in Davis Cup History (Full story …)
November 30, 2010
Knoth Wins Junior World Championship
Phoenix, AZ — Already having one of the most impressive junior racquetball resumes in history, Taylor Knoth finished his junior career with another World Championship. Knoth survived an 11-10 tiebreaker match in the quarterfinals to capture the Boy’s 18 &... (Full story …)
Another Win for Federer and BLX
Roger Federer and Daniel Nestor win the World Tour Finals with their Wilson BLX racquets (Full story …)
November 29, 2010
Clijsters to Play in Mercury Insurance Open
Special Holiday Promotion Featuring Tournament Ticket Packages Now Underway (Full story …)
Samantha Salas Wins First Career Professional Event
Salas’ win in Olympia was her first tournament as a member of the HEAD Penn Team (Full story …)
November 22, 2010
Vergeer Wins 400th Consecutive Wheelchair Match
Esther Vergeer extended her incredible winning streak by winning her 400th consecutive wheelchair tennis singles match on Saturday during the NEC Masters in Amsterdam. Vergeer, 29, of the Netherlands, is also undefeated at the NEC Masters since her debut in... (Full story …)
November 16, 2010
Venus to Visit Boys & Girls Club
To Encourage Kips Bay Kids to Get Active (Full story …)
November 15, 2010
Soderling Earns First Masters 1000
Kennelbach, Austria — HEAD racquet rebel Robin Soderling has broken through for a career-best ATP No. 4 ranking after winning his first Masters 1000 trophy with a dominating 6-1, 7-6 defeat of Gael Monfils at Paris Bercy. It was a... (Full story …)
November 11, 2010
Austin Returns to Tennis Channel Academy
Network's Weekly Sunday Night Tennis Lesson Begins on Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET (Full story …)
November 10, 2010
Navratilova Scales Bank of America Tower
Martina climbs to the top of one of New York’s highest skyscrapers to promote her Mt.Kilimanjaro fundraising climb in December. (Full story …)
Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs
Harrison, Vandeweghe Among Initial Players Invited to Compete. Event to be held at Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta, December 17-19; Men’s and Women’s Champions Awarded Wild Cards into 2011 Australian Open (Full story …)
November 8, 2010
Dent Retiring from Professional Tennis
Taylor Dent, who reached a career high ranking of #21 in the world during his twelve year tennis career, will retire from professional tennis at the age of 29. Having returned to the tour after three back-surgeries that nearly ended... (Full story …)
November 5, 2010
Harrison on the Cover of Smash Magazine
Eighteen-year-old Ryan Harrison will be on the cover of the Winter 2010/2011 issue of Smash Magazine. Additional photos from the cover shoot can be found at tennis.com.... (Full story …)
November 3, 2010
Pennetta Ends the Year at No. 1
Looks Forward to 2011 with BLX (Full story …)
November 2, 2010
Zvonareva Credits New Racquet for Recent Success
Uses Prince EXO3 Technology in Climb to No. 2 in the World (Full story …)
November 1, 2010
Champions Highlight Fields at USTA/ITA Nationals
All-American Champions Alex Domijan, Hilary Barte, and Reigning NCAA Champion Bradley Klahn. Event to Take Place at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Nov. 4-7 (Full story …)
October 28, 2010
Jim Courier Named U.S. Davis Cup Captain
Two-Time Davis Cup Champion and Former World No. 1 Signs Multi-year Agreement to Lead United States Davis Cup Effort (Full story …)
October 27, 2010
Federer launches new website
Basel — Roger Federer’s official website, rogerfederer.com, will be relaunched this Thursday, October 28th. The popular platform for fans and people interested in Roger currently counts over 310’000 members and almost 3.5 million visitors in 2010. “It is fantastic to... (Full story …)
October 26, 2010
U.S. Fed Cup names group to Face Italy in Final
Includes Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Melanie Oudin, Liezel Huber, and Newcomer Coco Vandeweghe. 2010 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas To Be Held at the San Diego Sports Arena, November 6-7. First Fed Cup Final in the U.S. Since 2000; Live Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel (Full story …)
October 20, 2010
Nainkin and Kendrick Join Fantasy Camp Roster
Other Top Pros Include Lindsay Davenport. Luxurious Stay at Four Seasons Resort Maui Perfect Retreat after Days Honing Court Skills at Wailea Tennis Club (Full story …)
October 12, 2010
Stosur Enters Family Circle Cup
Defending Champion First Player to Commit to 2011 Tournament (Full story …)
Proof: Agassi needs no Special Effects
Andre Agassi impressively proves that he’s still on top of his game. No tricks, no special effects, just one of the best tennis players ever at his best. Check out Agassi using the HEAD YouTek Six Star in this video.... (Full story …)
October 6, 2010
Tennis Fantasy Opportunities
Multi-Day Pro-Am Activities To Be Held With The Residences At The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Legends Championships November 5-7, featuring Edberg, Courier, Safin and Chang. (Full story …)
‘The Biggest Loser’ Features Cardio Tennis
Anna Kournikova surprises the contestants. (Full story …)
Kohlschreiber Endorses Wilson
[CHICAGO] — Wilson Racquet Sports is proud to announce that Philipp Kohlschreiber, in addition to his long standing racket contract with the brand, will be a “head-to-toe” player and will debut their 2011 apparel & footwear line starting in January.... (Full story …)
Venus Williams Serves up Fun for Gamers
Venus: The Case of the Grand Slam Queen Now Available for Download (Full story …)
Wilson Renews Nishikori
[CHICAGO] — Top touring pro, Kei Nishikori, has signed a multi-year contract to continue with his long time racket sponsor, Wilson Racquet Sports. Nishikori has been a member of the Wilson Team since he was 10 years old and in... (Full story …)
Andy Roddick Heading Back to "the Beach"
Celebration Begins with Delray Beach ITC Discount Ticket Offer (Full story …)
Agassi receives 2010 Koret Prize
Athlete-Philanthropist recognized by Koret Foundation. (Full story …)
HEAD Announces Winner of YouTek Competition
HEAD Winner Tony Ly and his brother to Experience the Match of His Life with Agassi and Graf (Full story …)
October 5, 2010
Tennis Warehouse hires Blalock and Matzenauer
The recently graduated tennis players from the Cal Poly’s Women’s Tennis Program, Brittany Blalock and Suzie Matzenauer will be joining the Tennis Warehouse staff. (Full story …)
September 10, 2010
King Inducted Into Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
Tennis icon honored in New York City during the US Open (Full story …)
September 9, 2010
HEAD Penn Racquet Sports Signs Croft
PHOENIX, AZ — HEAD Penn Racquet Sports announced today that they have signed Ben Croft to the HEAD Penn Racquetball Team. Croft, who finished the 2009-2010 IRT season at #6, has signed a contract to exclusively use equipment from HEAD... (Full story …)
Sampras Named Tennis Night Spokesman
14-time Major Champ Will Play in 2011 BNP Paribas Showdown. Legend Leads Push to 1,000 Participating Facilities. (Full story …)
Fernandez Signs Two-Year Fed Cup Extension
First Captain to Lead U.S. to Consecutive Fed Cup Finals in First Two Seasons in 20 Years. U.S. will host Italy in 2010 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final, November 6-7 in San Diego (Full story …)
September 6, 2010
McEnroe Resigns as U.S. Davis Cup Captain
Longest-Tenured Captain in U.S. Davis Cup History Will Lead Country for the Last Time at World Group Play-off in Bogota, Sept. 17-19. (Full story …)
September 1, 2010
Stars Coming to DC for Charity Event
Agassi, Graf, Blake, and Kournikova in town for Elton John and Billie Jean King's Charity Event. Tickets on sale Sept. 7. (Full story …)
Agassi headlines ballot for ITHF Class of 2011
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. (Full story …)
August 26, 2010
Murray and Wozniacki Clinch US Open Series Titles
Murray and Wozniacki to Play For Up to $1 million in Bonus Prize Money at the US Open (Full story …)
August 25, 2010
ITHF Showcases Successful Doubles Teams
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. (Full story …)
August 23, 2010
Federer and Fish, a Wilson BLX Final in Cincinnati
Roger Federer and Mardy Fish will go head to head with their Wilson Six.One BLX rackets for the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters title in Cincinnati. “Wilson is proud to have both finalists playing with the new BLX technology,”... (Full story …)
August 21, 2010
HEAD Penn Players Dominate Racquetball Championships
Rocky Carson Wins His Second World Singles Championship (Full story …)
August 20, 2010
Riley Named Director of Officials
*Natick, MA — * The US based Pro Squash Tour (PST) announced today that Michael F. Riley has been named the Director of Officials. Riley will assume this post immediately and serve as a key leader on the PST management... (Full story …)
August 18, 2010
Navratilova to receive Eugene L. Scott Award
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. (Full story …)
August 17, 2010
Men's US Open Wild Card Recipients Named
Fan-Favorite James Blake, NCAA Champion Bradley Klahn, USTA Boys' 18s National Champion Jack Sock Among US Open Wild Card Recipients (Full story …)
August 16, 2010
Murray beats Nadal and Federer in Toronto
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... (Full story …)
Polo Ralph Lauren Presents Clinic with Venus
NEW YORK — In celebration of its sixth year as the Official Apparel Sponsor of the US Open Tennis Championships, Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) presents the Legends Clinic with Venus Williams, a live interactive virtual tennis clinic produced in partnership... (Full story …)
New US Open Wild Card Playoff for Elite Players
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. (Full story …)
August 15, 2010
Clijsters Wins Cincinnati
Moves into Second Place Behind Maria Sharapova in the Olympus US Open Series Bonus Challenge. Andy Murray defeats Roger Federer at Toronto to Expand Lead in Men’s Standings with Two Weeks Left in Olympus US Open Series Season. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Cincinnati and Women in Montreal; CBS to Telecast Men’s Sunday Final at Noon with Women’s Final on ESPN2 at 3:00 p.m. ET (Full story …)
August 12, 2010
Williams Sisters Commit to Fed Cup Final
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. (Full story …)
August 11, 2010
U.S. Girls Capture Junior Title
U.S. Girls Become First Team to Win Four Straight Titles at 14-and-Under Event; U.S. Boys Finish in 8th. (Full story …)
August 9, 2010
McCormack Recruiting Players for SCF
Inaugural women's tennis team forming for Fall 2010 season (Full story …)
Federer and Laver; Which is the Greatest of All-Time?
New Chapter Press Features Books About Both Tennis Legends - ROGER FEDRER: QUEST FOR PERFECTION and THE EDUCATION OF A TENNIS PLAYER. (Full story …)
2010 US Open Wheelchair Competition Returns
Top Men’s, Women’s and Quad Division Players Headline Field (Full story …)
August 8, 2010
Nalbandian, Querrey, and Fish Atop Standings
Two-time Grand Slam Singles Champion Svetlana Kuznetsova Wins in San Diego for Share of First Place in Women’s Race. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Toronto and Women in Cincinnati; ESPN2 to Broadcast Back-to-Back Finals on Sunday Beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET (Full story …)
August 6, 2010
Bryan Brothers Win LA Farmers Classic
[CHICAGO] — With their tennis rackets strung with Luxilon Big Banger Timo 110, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan made history on Sunday at the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles as they won a record-breaking 62nd tour-level doubles title together with... (Full story …)
August 2, 2010
#62: Bryan Brothers Break Doubles Record
American Twins Use Prince EXO3 Racquets to Step into History Book (Full story …)
HEAD Penn Signs Rocky Carson
The World Champion Joins a Powerhouse Racquetball Team (Full story …)
August 1, 2010
Querrey, Azarenka Sweep California Events
Defending Series Champion Querrey Joins Mardy Fish Atop Men’s Standings, Azarenka Upsets Maria Sharapova to Take First Place in Women’s Race. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Washington, DC and Women in San Diego; ESPN2 to Broadcast Back-to-Back Finals on Sunday Beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET (Full story …)
July 27, 2010
Blake Strode wins US Open National Playoffs
In the final of the US Open National Playoffs - Men’s Championship on Sunday in Atlanta, No. 1 seed Blake Strode defeated No. 2 seed Cecil Mamiit 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(1). By winning the tournament, Strode receives a wild card into... (Full story …)
Davenport, Damm Capture WTT MVP Honors
Nagle and Reynolds named Top Rookies, de Jager repeats as WTT Coach of the Year WTT Finals to air on Tennis Channel on July 28 at 8pm EDT (Full story …)
July 26, 2010
Fratangelo, Price Capture USTA Singles Titles
Michael Redlicki and Daniel Kerznerman Capture First Career National Titles at USTA Boys’ 16s and 14s Events, Respectively (Full story …)
July 23, 2010
Ashaway Signs Daryl Selby
Rising star currently ranked #9 by PSA. Longtime Ashaway string user switches to new UltraNick® 18. (Full story …)
July 22, 2010
Top Men Headline 2010 US Open Men's Field
Field features the World’s Top 98 Men Featuring Seven Grand Slam Singles Champions, including Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, and Defending Champion Juan Martin Del Potro. Nadal Looking to Become Seventh Man to Win Career Grand Slam (Full story …)
Top Women Headline 2010 US Open Women's Field
Field Includes Five Former US Open Singles Champions -- 2010 Grand Slam Champions Serena Williams, Francesca Schiavone Along with Defending Champion Kim Clijsters. (Full story …)
July 20, 2010
Navratilova to be Honored by the ITHF
Tennis Legend to be Recognized at 30th Annual Legends Ball on September 10 in New York City (Full story …)
July 16, 2010
Roddick Accepts Atlanta Championships Wild Card
Won First ATP Title Here in 2001; Will Play Doubles With Mardy Fish (Full story …)
July 15, 2010
Wilson's De Pauw Wins Boston Open
[CHICAGO] — Wilson Ad Staff badminton player, Holvy de Pauw won both the men’s doubles and mixed doubles at the 2010 Wilson Boston Open. He won the men’s doubles with partner Quang-Minh Nguyen. They defeated the #1 seeded team of... (Full story …)
Wilson Signs Mitch Williams
[CHICAGO] — Top touring racquetball player, Mitch Williams, has signed a multi-year contract to continue to endorse Wilson’s entire line of racquetball products. Mitch has been with Wilson for the past three years and in that time he climbed to... (Full story …)
July 14, 2010
Tahitian Noni Wins Grand Slam with Haarhuis
Wimbledon Champion Loves Tahitian Noni® Original (Full story …)
July 12, 2010
Pop Superstars Team Up with Tennis Superstars
Full-Day Tennis & Music Festival Kicks-Off 2010 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Full story …)
July 6, 2010
Hall of Fame Exo to Feature 2010 Inductees
Newport, R.I. — In conjunction with the 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I. will host an exhibition match featuring the newest inductees to the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Sunday,... (Full story …)
July 4, 2010
Top U.S. Junior Kudla Signs With Tecnifibre
Tecnifibre signed a multiyear agreement with the No. 1-ranked U.S. junior player, Denis Kudla. At the age of 17, he is one of the best juniors in the world, reaching as high as No. 3 in the world in January... (Full story …)
July 3, 2010
Serena Wins 4th Wimbledon
Chicago — Serena Williams made her presence known as she defended her Wimbledon title to Vera Zvonareva of Russia during the final match on Saturday. The match was all about Serena’s well known power game as she defeated Zvonareva in... (Full story …)
July 2, 2010
Kudla Receives Campbell's Wild Card
17-year-old from Arlington, Virginia will compete in Newport for his ATP World Tour main draw debut following a quarterfinal result at the Wimbledon junior tournament. (Full story …)
7 To Join Tennis Hall of Fame July 10
Newport, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame will present the highest honor available in tennis to seven legends of the game on Saturday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m. The Induction Ceremony will take place on the historic grass... (Full story …)
July 1, 2010
Dunlop Signs World No. 2 Squash Player
Greenville, SC - Dunlop has signed 22 year old Egyptian squash sensation Ramy Ashour. Ashour, the World Number Two and most highly publicized squash player in decades, inked a long term deal to play Dunlop. He joins Nick Matthew (No.... (Full story …)
June 30, 2010
LA YWCA to Honor Venus Williams
Los Angeles — The YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA) will honor multiple grand slam tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams at its Phenomenal Woman Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 from 11:30am-2pm. The event will be held in... (Full story …)
June 29, 2010
Federer book re-released in Paperback
NEW YORK — ROGER FEDERER: QUEST FOR PERFECTION, the updated and re-released book that chronicles the incredible tennis career of Roger Federer, has been officially re-released in paperback by publisher New Chapter Press. ROGER FEDERER: QUEST FOR PERFECTION ($19.95, New... (Full story …)
Showdown to Feature Sampras, Agassi, Mac, Lendl
New York, New York — Two of the greatest rivalries in tennis will resume at Madison Square Garden when tennis legends Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, and Ivan Lendl take to the Madison Square Garden tennis court in the... (Full story …)
San Diego is Site for Fed Cup Final vs. Italy
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that the city of San Diego and the San Diego Sports Arena have been selected to host the 2010 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final between the United States and Italy, November... (Full story …)
June 25, 2010
Vita Coco Congratulates Isner
Nation’s leading coconut water brand celebrates John Isner’s historic tennis match and victory (Full story …)
June 23, 2010
Top American Juniors at Wimbledon
2009 Eddie Herr Singles Champion Denis Kudla Is Highest-Ranked American Entered; 2010 French Junior Doubles Champion Sloane Stephens Leads U.S. Girls’ Contingent (Full story …)
Wilson Signs Mitch Williams
Top racquetball player. (Full story …)
June 22, 2010
USTA/Midwest Section Unveils Image Campaign
"Play it Forward" (Full story …)
Indian and Pakistani players join forces
Promoting peace through Wimbledon, 21 June-4 July in London, England. (Full story …)
June 16, 2010
Federer in new Wilson BLX Commercial
Some of you have already seen it in last 48 hours, but with Wimbledon about to start, Roger Federer was very excited to reveal his new commercial with Wilson. The commercial is already live on our Facebook page and within... (Full story …)
June 15, 2010
Andy Murray's tennis street magic
HEAD’s Racket Rebel spotted doing Tennis Tricks in London (Full story …)
June 11, 2010
Blake Returning to Farmers Classic
Joins Djokovic, del Potro, Querrey & Bryans (Full story …)
June 7, 2010
Roland Garros Champion Nadal Recaptures #1
First player to Qualify for Barclays ATP World Tour Finals (Full story …)
June 4, 2010
Davenport Awarded Doubles Wild Card
Former No. 1 in the World Will Play Doubles With Liezel Huber at the Mercury Insurance Open at La Costa Resort and Spa. (Full story …)
Williams Sisters Capture Doubles Title and #1 Ranking
[CHICAGO] - Serena and Venus Williams have made tennis history once again. The sisters earned the Roland Garros doubles title by rolling over the team of Kveta Peschke and Katarina Srebotnik in two sets 6-2, 6-3, with their K Blade... (Full story …)
June 3, 2010
Tennis Channel to air Serena Williams Special
Serena: My Journey to Africa 8pm ET, June 7 (Full story …)
May 27, 2010
Babolat and Tennis Channel Mark Milestones
Rafael Nadal Unveils Babolat 135th Anniversary Bag for Tennis Channel’s 135th Bag Check (Full story …)
Mercedes-Benz partners with Federer
MONTVALE, N.J. — Mercedes-Benz today announced a multi platform global marketing partnership with the 16-time Grand Slam Champion and world’s number one tennis player, Roger Federer. The multi year deal will cover the use of his image, personal appearances and... (Full story …)
Top U.S. Juniors to Compete at Roland Garros
2009 Eddie Herr Singles Champion Kudla Highest-Ranked American to Enter Tournament; World No. 10 Capra, 2009 French Junior Semifinalist Stephens Lead U.S. Girls’ Contingent (Full story …)
Top-Ranked Top Seeds for ITHF Championships
Players Ranked Within Top 100 Fill Top Eight Seeds for Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. (Full story …)
May 24, 2010
Fran Davis among Top Racquetball Women
Phoenix, AZ — USA Racquetball’s Winter Issue of “Racquetball” Magazine was devoted to the women of the sport, honoring 11 of racquetball’s most influential women in 2009. Among those named was Fran Davis, HEAD Penn Racquet Sports National Promotions Coordinator.... (Full story …)
May 16, 2010
Nishikori wins Sarasota Challenger
Kei Nishikori beat Brian Dabul (ARG, ATP #132) in the final of the Sarasota Challenger today with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. This is only Kei’s 5th tournament back following his elbow surgery and today he won his second... (Full story …)
May 14, 2010
Harrison Receives ITHF Wild Card
American to Compete in Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships (Full story …)
May 11, 2010
U.S. Davis Cup Team Update
The 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoff draw was conducted earlier today and the U.S. drew an away tie in Colombia that will be played from September 17 - 19. The U.S. needs to defeat Colombia to... (Full story …)
May 10, 2010
McEnroe to Cover Roland Garros
Network Extends Roland Garros Contract with Tennis Legend, Set to Provide Match Commentary, Overall Analysis During 2010 Telecast May 23-June 6. McEnroe has been in Tennis Channel French Open Booth since Inaugural 2007 Coverage. (Full story …)
May 4, 2010
Krajinovic wins first ATP Match
18 year-old IMG client, Filip Krajinovic, won his first ATP Main draw match today at the Serbia Open in his home country of Serbia. Filip, one of IMG’s best young tennis clients, moved to the IMG/Bollettieri Tennis Academy at age... (Full story …)
May 3, 2010
Philippoussis Beats McEnroe in Boston
Wins First Champions Series Title. (Full story …)
April 30, 2010
Borg Edges Pernfors in Boston
At Staples Champions Cup. (Full story …)
Rubin and Harmon to Teach at USTA Camp
Former Australian Open Semifinalist and Former US Olympic Coach will beUSTA Eastern’s Camp A.C.E. Weeklong Camp to Improve Tennis Skills and Prepare Students for College. (Full story …)
April 29, 2010
Larson and McCollom win singles titles
Minnesota’s Tony Larson and Iowa’s Marina McCollom win at the USPTA Indoor Championships. (Full story …)
April 28, 2010
Borg to Play First Match in U.S. in 10 Years
Swedish Tennis Legend Kicks Off $150,000 Staples Champions Cup in Boston against Mikael Pernfors (Full story …)
April 26, 2010
Playoffs to set Roland Garros U.S. Wild Cards
USTA to Host Playoff Tournaments This Week for 2010 Men’s and Women’s Singles Main Draw Wild Card Recipients. (Full story …)
Federer on the Cover of ESPN The Magazine
NEW YORK — Winner of a record 16 Grand Slams, Roger Federer is the greatest tennis player of our time. But can he be called the greatest athlete, period? In “One Among Many,” ESPN The Magazine writer Tim Keown tries... (Full story …)
April 22, 2010
Team HEAD Tops Podium
2010 USAR Intercollegiate Nationals (Full story …)
2010 Fed Cup Chase Continues This Weekend
2009 Runner-Up United States Hosting Russia. US Open Quarterfinalist Melanie Oudin Leads Americans into Semifinals (Full story …)
April 19, 2010
USTA Names U.S. Junior Teams
World Junior Team Competition and Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup by BNP Paribas North/Central American and Caribbean Championships, April 30-May 2. Girls’ World Junior Tennis Team Goes for Fourth Consecutive Title; United States Swept All Four Titles in 2008 (Full story …)
April 15, 2010
USTA Names Coaches for Summer Teams
Oklahoma State’s Jamea Jackson and Notre Dame’s Julia Scaringe to lead women’s team; Baylor’s Chris Brandi and Alabama’s Bo Hodge to coach the men (Full story …)
April 14, 2010
Zvonareva Signs with Prince
25 Year-Old Russian Makes Switch to the New Prince EXO3 Black 100 Racquet (Full story …)
Fernandez Names Fed Cup Team
Melanie Oudin, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and World No. 1 Doubles Player Liezel Huber To Face Russia at Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, April 24-25. Fourth U.S. Team Member to be Determined Next Week; Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel (Full story …)
Ram Commits to Play ITHF
Defending champion will return to compete in the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships again this year. (Full story …)
April 12, 2010
Vortex Tennis Announces Its Tennis Pro for the Quarter
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Vortex Tennis, a manufacturer of tennis products, announces that Mark Angiano has been named Tennis Pro of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2010. “There is tremendous potential to expand the Vortex brand through teaching... (Full story …)
April 8, 2010
Using Six Sigma Principles in Tennis
Author Steven Falk wrote "Six Sigma Tennis" upon returning to Stanford Tennis after recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) to share his successful methodology with tennis enthusiasts, students and instructors; the book now is available at the newly opened Media on Main. (Full story …)
March 31, 2010
Fernando Verdasco Signs with Dunlop
Dunlop are pleased to welcome Fernando Verdasco as the latest tennis star to join as a brand ambassador. The 26 year old Spanish ace has signed an international contract for rackets, strings and accessories, while also agreeing to play a... (Full story …)
March 25, 2010
Novak Djokovic vs. Tennis Machine
The Merger of Science and Tennis: Novak and his Team Use Tennis Balls and HEAD Racquets to Create an Astonishing Chain Reaction (Full story …)
Fish Commits to Play Campbell's Hall of Fame
Fish joins fellow top Americans Sam Querrey and Taylor Dent as early commitments to the Newport Tennis Championships' player field. (Full story …)
March 23, 2010
Agassi to Play McEnroe at LA Tennis Open
July 24 Exhibition Match to Raise Funds for Foundation's Signature Project, The Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. (Full story …)
Ljubicic Claims First ATP World Tour 1000 Title
Kennelbach, Austria — HEAD Racquet Rebel Ivan Ljubicic hammered 21 aces with his YOUTEK Extreme Pro to defeat Andy Roddick 7-6, 7-6 and claim his biggest career success by winning the Indian Wells Masters at the weekend. The Croatian who... (Full story …)
Richey Details Drug Use in New Book
"ACING DEPRESSION: A Tennis Champion’s Toughest Match" Profiles Former No. 1 US Tennis Player Cliff Richey and His Battle With Depression. Jimmy Connors Writes Book’s Foreword. (Full story …)
March 15, 2010
World No. 6 Davydenko signs with Dunlop
Dunlop are delighted to announce their new partnership with tennis ace, Nikolay Davydenko for rackets, clothing, and accessories. The partnership also see Davydenko endorse Dunlop’s junior talent identification program — D-Squad. Currently ranked no. 6 in the ATP rankings, the... (Full story …)
March 14, 2010
Davydenko Wields Trusted Prince at BNP Paribas Open
Using Ozone Pro Tour in search of first title in the desert. (Full story …)
March 12, 2010
Ryan Harrison Joins Record Books
By winning his first round match at the BNP Paribas Open last night, 17-year-old Ryan Harrison joined the record books once again. Harrison became the first 17-year-old to win a main draw match in Indian Wells since Rafael Nadal in... (Full story …)
March 10, 2010
Hewitt To Play First Atlanta Tennis Championships
July 19-25. (Full story …)
Virgin Mobile USA partners with Oudin
Comprehensive Relationship Includes $1,000,000 Donation to Homeless Youth with U.S. Open Win (Full story …)
March 9, 2010
Oudin Photo and Interview Opportunities at IWTG
Melanie Oudin Announces Partnership with Virgin Mobile USA. There will also be a surprise announcement. (Full story …)
Watson Wins Opener in Clearwater
Heather Watson, 17, won her opening round match of the ITF Women’s $25,000 in Clearwater, Florida against world number 172, Anna Tatishvili of Georgia, 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-2. Watson reached the singles Quarterfinal round as a qualifier the previous week in... (Full story …)
March 4, 2010
U.S. Begins Chase for 2010 Davis Cup
John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Doubles Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan Head to Serbia for First Round. See it all on Tennis Channel. (Full story …)
March 3, 2010
All-Prince U.S. Davis Cup Lineup
Next Generation Squad -- Sam Querrey, John Isner and the Bryan Brothers All Choose to Play with Prince Racquets Featuring Visible O-Technology (Full story …)
March 2, 2010
Sony Ericsson Ultimate All-Star Tennis Experience
March 23: The Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. First In Sony Ericsson Tournament Tennis: US Open Woman's Champ Kim Clijsters Rallies Against Andy Roddick & Guillermo Canas Local Tennis Players Compete To Return Roddick's Serve / Win Points Against Clijsters. (Full story …)
March 1, 2010
Wickmayer Joins Donnay
Donnay, the 100 year-old tennis brand have agreed an international sponsorship agreement for rackets, strings and accessories with World No. 15 Yanina Wickmayer. Wickmayer, who has just turned 20 years old, is one of the brightest stars in tennis having... (Full story …)
ITHF Class of 2010 to Honor Doubles Stars
Doubles stars dominate the Recent Player and Master Player categories, with the selections of Todd Woodbridge, Mark Woodforde, Gigi Fernandez, Natasha Zvereva and Owen Davidson. In the Contributor category, wheelchair tennis creator Brad Parks has been selected for induction, along with Derek Hardwick, who served as chairman of the British Lawn Tennis Association and was instrumental in the creation of Open tennis. (Full story …)
February 26, 2010
Querrey to Play at ITHF Championships
A finalist at the 2009 tournament in Newport, R.I., Davis Cup team member Sam Querrey's ranking improved this week to match his personal best ranking of No. 22 following title in Memphis last week. (Full story …)
February 24, 2010
Harrison Qualifies for Delray Beach
Seventeen-year-old Ryan Harrison Qualifies for Second Consecutive ATP Main Draw. (Full story …)
February 23, 2010
Isner, Blake to Play Atlanta Championships
Atlanta, GA — John Isner and James Blake, the second- and fourth-ranked American men’s tennis players, have committed to play the 2010 Atlanta Tennis Championships. The Atlanta event, owned and operated by USTA Southern, will serve as the kick-off to... (Full story …)
February 22, 2010
UCSC Wins ITA National Title
Top-seeded Santa Cruz Captures Third ITA National Men's Team Indoor Championship Title (Full story …)
February 18, 2010
U.S. names first-round Davis Cup team
United States names John Isner, Sam Querrey, and the World's No. 1 Doubles Team of Bob and MIke Bryan to Face Serbia. First Meeting Between U.S. and Serbia in Davis Cup will take place on Indoor Clay at the Beogradska Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, March 5-7. Isner to make Davis Cup Debut; Becomes Tallest Player in U.S. Davis Cup History. (Full story …)
February 16, 2010
Northwestern defends ITA crown
Defending Champion prevails in the ITA National Women's Team Indoor Finals. (Full story …)
Virginia defends ITA crown
Now a three-time winner of the ITA National Men's Team Indoor Championships. (Full story …)
February 15, 2010
Sanam Singh Receives Sportsmanship Award
UV player recognized by ITA. (Full story …)
Amanda Granson Receives Sportsmanship Award
Duke player recognized by the ITA. (Full story …)
February 12, 2010
Boston Lobsters Draft James Blake
New England's Professional Tennis Team. (Full story …)
February 11, 2010
All-Stars in WTT Draft
Pro League Marquee Players Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Martina Hingis, and Kim Clijsters selected. Maria Sharapova, Lindsay Davenport, John McEnroe, Anna Kournikova, and James Blake will also play WTT in 2010 (Full story …)
World's Greatest Squash Players at Westchester CC
To Be Held March 1 to 4 at Westchester Country Club. Inaugural Invitational Event Will Bring Together Players That Have Combined To Win 29 National Championships (Full story …)
Safin to Make Champions Series Debut in Rio
2010 Rio Champions Cup, March 12-14 at the Maracanãzinho Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Full story …)
February 10, 2010
Babolat Promotion to Support Roddick Foundation
Grand Prize Winner to Hit With Andy Roddick at 2010 US Open. (Full story …)
February 3, 2010
Serena to Face Clijsters
Rematch of the 2009 US Open Semifinal at the "BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup" set for March 1 at Madison Square Garden. (Full story …)
February 2, 2010
HEAD pros make AO History
Andy Murray and Marin Cilic. (Full story …)
February 1, 2010
Querrey to Defend LA Tennis Open Title
Joins No. 2 Djokovic, No. 5 del Potro in Field. Bryans Win Australian Open; Viper Room Next Stop. (Full story …)
A True Champion Continues Her Legacy
Defending Champion Serena Williams Captures Australian Open Singles Title Serena and Venus Williams Defend Doubles Championship (Full story …)
January 27, 2010
Nieminen Reaches Australian Open Doubles Semis
Decked out in all Wilson gear, Jarkko Nieminen and his partner, Kohlmann reach their first Grand Slam Doubles semifinal after they led Ljubicic/Gonzales 4-6 6-1 2-0 and Ljubicic was then forced to retire due to injury. Using his Six.One Tour... (Full story …)
January 25, 2010
Völkl Tennis Signs Liezel Huber
#1 Doubles Player in the World to Play Völkl (Full story …)
WISPA Goes Gold In Chennai
In an exciting Asian development for the WISPA World Tour, the Women’s Chennai Open has been upgraded in its second year to WISPA Gold level. The $53,500 championship will be played at the Indian Squash Academy, under the auspices of... (Full story …)
Waller Wows Grand Central Crowd
News from the Professional Squash Association World Tour (Full story …)
January 19, 2010
Campbell Makes Knight's Day In Vancouver
Martin Knight beat fellow New Zealander Campbell Grayson in the final of the Comfort Inn Open to claim the third PSA World Tour title of his career at the $20,000 squash event at Evergreen Squash Club in Vancouver, Canada. Fifth... (Full story …)
Waters In Line For US WISPA Double
England’s world No6 Alison Waters is predicted to double her collection of WISPA World Tour squash titles in her first two tournaments of the year in the USA over the next two weeks. The 25-year-old from London is top seed... (Full story …)
Sobhy It In Berwyn
In a surprise all-American final of the Women’s Liberty Bell Open between two sixteen-year-olds, New York’s Amanda Sobhy emerged triumphant to win the $6,700 WISPA World Tour squash event at Berwyn Squash & Fitness Club in Berwyn, PA, USA. Second... (Full story …)
Salazar Stuns Koukal For Salt Lake City Title
Fifth-seeded Mexican Cesar Salazar twice upset the form book to win the inaugural Zantrex-3 International at Squashworks in Salt Lake City, USA. The 22-year-old from San Luis Potosi made his breakthrough in the quarter-finals of the $10,000 PSA World Tour... (Full story …)
Mosaad Survives Marathon To Win St Louis Title
Egyptian Omar Mosaad won his second PSA World Tour title of the year - and the longest squash match of his career - when he beat Canadian Shahier Razik in the final of the $15,000 Racquet Club Invitational at The... (Full story …)
Sania Mirza Joins the Wilson Team
Sania Mirza will be using the new Wilson Pro Open BLX tennis racket when Australian Open action kicks off. “I’m thrilled to be part of the Wilson team,” says Mirza. “Wilson has the top players on tour because they have... (Full story …)
January 18, 2010
Davydenko looking to capture First Major Title
Tennis’ 28 Year-Old ‘Anti-Hero’ Continues to Credit His Racquet for High Level of Play. Sees Growing Number of Supporters Due to Recent Success and Playing Style. (Full story …)
January 12, 2010
Fila Extends Agreement with Clijsters
Sparks, MD — Fila announced today that it has extended its endorsement agreement with Sony Ericsson WTA Tour star and 2009 US Open champion Kim Cljisters. “Kim is an important member of the Fila family,” said Gene Yoon, Chairman of... (Full story …)
January 11, 2010
Wilson Tour Team Off to a Good Start in 2010
Following an outstanding 2009 where Roger Federer and Serena Williams finished atop the ATP and WTA Tour rankings, the Wilson Tour Team is off to a great start in 2010 In her first tournament since May 2008, Justine Henin used... (Full story …)
January 8, 2010
Sharapova with New Racquet and Bag for 2010
3-Time Grand Slam Champion to Showcase Newly Launched Prince EXO3 Black and New Limited Edition Sharapova Bag Collection at 2010 Australian Open (Full story …)
Williams Sisters Serve up Snacking with Nabisco
Via National Contest, Eight People to Win Chance to Appear With Venus and Serena in National Magazine Advertising Spread (Full story …)
January 5, 2010
2010 Season Kicks Off
Happy New Year! That little 4 week break is over and the 2010 tennis season is upon us. Rafael Nadal got a win in Abu Dhabi, I know it’s an exhibition, but still his first victory in 8 months had... (Full story …)
January 4, 2010
The Ultimate Return
Wilson and Justine Henin Reunite for Her Return to the Game (Full story …)
December 28, 2009
Telenet to Sponsor Wickmayer for Three Years
Mechelen — Telenet, a leading Belgian Telecommunications operator, announced it has signed a three year agreement with Belgian Tennis star Yanina Wickmayer. This new agreement will come into effect on January 1, 2010 and will last for three years. The... (Full story …)
December 22, 2009
Azan & Wern Celebrate Domestic Double in KL
RESULTS: NSC Squash Series No10, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Men’s 1st round: [1] Mark Krajcsak (HUN) bt [Q] Choong Kam Hing (MAS) 11-8, 11-6, 12-10 (35m) [8] Joe Lee (ENG) bt [Q] Aqib Hanif (PAK) 11-8, 8-11, 11-3, 11-5 (51m) [4]... (Full story …)
December 21, 2009
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Joins Team Babolat
* Lyon, France - December 18, 2009 - *Babolat announces the signing of an international contract—racquet, stings and accessories—with French player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (#10 ATP) starting January 1, 2010. “Because we are a French brand—considered among the world leaders in... (Full story …)
December 17, 2009
Viewers Select the Year's Best Grand Slam Final
Fan’s Select Federer-Roddick as The Best Grand Slam Singles Final Match of the Year on Tennis Channel's "You Make The Call" (Full story …)
December 11, 2009
Del Potro Dominates at 7th Premios Fox Sports
Nabs Best Tennis Player and Athlete of the Year Honors. uauhtémoc Blanco (Soccer), Angel Cabrera (Golf), and Helio Castroneves (Motorsports) Among Evening’s Honorees. Megastar Pitbull Electrifies with Live Performance of “I Know You Want Me” and Medley of “Shut It Down” and “Hotel Room Service” (Full story …)
Haas Beats Roddick at WTT Smash Hits
Charity event raises $640,000 for AIDS charities (Full story …)
December 3, 2009
Nadal Leads Spain into Davis Cup Final
Tennis Channel offers Complete, Live Coverage as Spain Battles the Czech Republic this weekend. (Full story …)
December 2, 2009
Top players headline BNP Paribas Showdown
Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Kim Clijsters will be at the Second Annual "BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup" at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 1, 2010. A Tennis Night In America Event. Tickets On Sale Beginning Today. (Full story …)
December 1, 2009
Prince Tour Team Members End 2009 Ranked #1
Bryan Brothers' Late-Season Switch to New Prince EXO3 Ignite Team 95 Racquet Proves to Benefit Twins’ Game as They Capture ATP World Tour Doubles Title (Full story …)
November 30, 2009
Wilson players End Year at #1
Roger Federer and Serena Williams are the best in the world. (Full story …)
November 24, 2009
Fields Finalized for USTA AO Wild Card Playoffs
Men's and Women's Playoffs for berth at Australian Open to be held at Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta, December 4-7. (Full story …)
November 23, 2009
World's Top Junior Tennis Players to Compete
2009 Dunlop Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships. Girls’ 18s Field Features World No. 1 and French Open Champion Kristina Mladenovic of France and US Open Champion Heather Watson of England. World No. 1 and French Open Champion Daniel Berta of Sweden Leads Boys’ 18s Field (Full story …)
November 19, 2009
HEAD Trio Prepared for ATP World Finals
Djokovic, Murray, and Soderling Ready to Take the Courts in London. (Full story …)
November 18, 2009
Darwish Seeded to Defend Qatar Classic Crown
Egypt’s former world number one Karim Darwish is seeded to retain the crown he won for the first time last year in the 2009 Qatar Squash Classic, the $147,500 PSA World Tour Super Series event which takes place for the... (Full story …)
November 17, 2009
Agassi to Answer Fans' Questions in Live Web Chat
Tennis Channel’s Online Visitors Can Pose Questions to Retired Superstar Nov. 19 at 1:15 p.m. ET, in Conjunction with the Release of his Autobiography, Open. Q&A Session Follows Half-Hour Interview on Tennis Channel Tonight at 9 p.m. ET and Online Signed Book Raffle (Full story …)
November 11, 2009
Young, Glatch Invited to AO Wild Card Playoffs
USTA Wild Card Events to be held during 2009 Infinite Energy Atlanta Challenge at the Racquet Club of the South, December 4-7. (Full story …)
USTA Announces Scholar Athlete Grant
Annual "Pancho Gonzalez " Grant to Recognize Male and Female Student of Hispanic Heritage who Aspire to Reach Excellence in Tennis and Academics (Full story …)
November 10, 2009
Austin Returns as Host of Tennis Channel Academy
Tennis Channel’s Eight-Part Coaches Series Begins Sunday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. ET (Full story …)
November 9, 2009
Djokovic and Murray Take Top Spots this Weekend
Kennelbach, Austria — HEAD players made headlines last week at various tournaments around the world. HEAD player and World No. 3 Novak Djokovic upset World No. 1 Roger Federer in his hometown of Basel at the Davidoff Swiss Indoors on... (Full story …)
November 5, 2009
Sarah Taylor Named USTA Coach
Former Top 100 Professional to Work with Female Players at USTA Training Center Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla. (Full story …)
Oudin Wins First Annual Heart Award
US Open Quarterfinalist Will Receive Unique Heart Bracelet and $5,000 to Donate to Her Chosen Charity (Full story …)
U.S. Can Capture 18th Fed Cup Championship
Live on Tennis Channel This Weekend. Young US Open Star Melanie Oudin Leads Americans into the Final Against Italy. (Full story …)
November 4, 2009
Cliff Drysdale Tennis Partners with In-Shape Health Clubs
Bakersfield and Visalia, CA (November 3, 2009) - In-Shape Health Clubs, one of the top 20 health club companies in the U.S. with 35 locations in California,, has partnered with Cliff Drysdale Tennis to bring the Ultimate Tennis Experience to... (Full story …)
Live Web Chat Next Week with Oudin
Melanie Oudin to Open Tennischannel.com "Players Lounge." US Open Phenom to Answer Fan Questions in Web Site’s New Players Section Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. ET. Tennis Channel’s Online “Players Lounge” Gives Visitors the Chance to Purchase Players’ Favorite Songs (Full story …)
November 3, 2009
HEAD Pros Ljubicic and Stakhovsky Swing to Victory
Kennelbach, Austria — HEAD players enjoyed success last week at various tournaments around the world. HEAD player Ivan Ljubicic ended his title drought last weekend in Lyon capturing his first ATP title in two years. Ljubicic, who plays with a... (Full story …)
November 1, 2009
Larcher de Brito Named Portuguese Female Athlete of the Year
Sixteen-year-old tennis sensation, Michelle Larcher de Brito, was named the 2009 Female Athlete of the Year at the 14th Gala do Desporto sponsored by the Confederação do Desporto de Portugal (CDP).... (Full story …)
October 29, 2009
Federer to Become Global Ambassador for Lindt
Kilchberg (Switzerland) — Premium chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli is partnering with Swiss tennis champion Roger Federer in a long term deal to serve as the global brand ambassador for his favorite LINDT chocolate. Lindt & Sprüngli is delighted with... (Full story …)
October 28, 2009
Andrey Kuznetsov Wins His 1st ATP Tour Match
Wilson on the Rise (Full story …)
October 27, 2009
Serena Williams to Lead U.S. Fed Cup Team into Final
World No. 2 joins World No. 1 Doubles Player Liezel Huber, and US Open Quarterfinalist Melanie Oudin. 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Final Takes Place November 7-8 in Reggio Calabria. Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel (Full story …)
Ross and Steenkamp Capture Singles Titles
USPTA Hard Court Championships. (Full story …)
October 21, 2009
USTA Announces U.S. Team for Master'U BNP Paribas
Eight nations to compete in International Collegiate Competition, December 9-14 in Poitiers, France (Full story …)
October 13, 2009
Djokovic and Kuznetsova Clinch China Open Titles
Djokovic Reclaims ATP World No. 3 Ranking (Full story …)
October 12, 2009
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Victorious in Tokyo
ATP World Tour No. 7 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga used his Wilson [K]obra Tour racket as he clinched his third ATP World Tour title of the season in Tokyo. The dynamic Jo-Wilfried powered his way to a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Youzhny... (Full story …)
Federer and Williams on Top of the Rankings
Wilson players Roger Federer and Serena Williams sit atop the professional tennis ranks. (Full story …)
October 4, 2009
Prince Congratulates Sharapova
Former World’s #1 comes back from surgery with her Prince O3 Speedport Black racquet to capture Toray Pan Pacific Open and continue her climb up the rankings. (Full story …)
September 28, 2009
Weekend Brings Three Event Titles for Prince Players
Monfils, Peer, and Montanes Win in Metz, Tashkent, and Bucharest Respectively; Cap Dominant Weekend and Showcase Prince Product. (Full story …)
September 25, 2009
Ross Wins Singles Title at USPTA Championships
MARCO ISLAND, FLA. — Cory Ross of Littleton, Colo., claimed the men’s open title at the $30,000 USPTA International Championships Thursday at the Players Club on Marco Island, Fla. Ross, the No. 1 seed, earned the championship title by defeating... (Full story …)
September 24, 2009
U.S. Names Junior Davis Cup Team to Defend Title
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that Bjorn Fratangelo (Pittsburgh), Marcos Giron (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) and Hunter Harrington (Spartanburg, S.C.) will represent the United States in the Junior Davis Cup Finals, Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 in San... (Full story …)
USPTA Recognizes Tennis Standouts
The United States Professional Tennis Association honored outstanding tennis coaches, players, managers and volunteers during its annual national awards ceremony at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis on September 24. USPTA, the world’s oldest and largest association of tennis-teaching professionals,... (Full story …)
McCollom Wins USPTA Women's Championship
Men’s final set between Cory Ross and James Daly. (Full story …)
September 22, 2009
Evert Teams Up with Hood for Tennis Weekend
Fans Can Win a Chance to Play Tennis With Chris and Mingle With Celebrities (Full story …)
September 17, 2009
Cox honored with tennis scholarship
Flushing Meadows, N.Y. — Just one day after playing in one of the world’s biggest juniors tennis tournaments — the U.S. Open — Laurel Springs School student and professional tennis player Jordan Cox was honored with the prestigious Seena Hamilton... (Full story …)
September 15, 2009
Williamses Capture US Open Doubles Title
[CHICAGO] — The Williams sisters, with their [K] Blade Team rackets, sweep through the US Open and claimed their third doubles title this year. They upset the defending champions, Liezel Huber and Cara Black 6-2, 6-2. “It feels great to... (Full story …)
Del Potro Conquers US Open for His First Major
[CHICAGO] — In an all Wilson final, Juan Martin del Potro defeated world #1 Roger Federer to earn his first Major title. The 6-foot-6 Argentine held strong throughout the entire five set match. He put aside a losing record against... (Full story …)
Wilson Believes in Melanie Oudin
[CHICAGO] - Melanie Oudin became the silent force of the tournament by defeating three seeds on her way to the quarterfinals: #4 seed Dementieva , #29 seed Sharapova and #13 seed Petrova. But it was how she won those matches... (Full story …)
September 10, 2009
BackOffice Associates Inks Multi-Year Deal with Oudin
WASHINGTON — BackOffice Associates, LLC and BEST (Blue Entertainment Sports Television) announced today a multi-year promotional partnership with rising tennis star Melanie Oudin. The partnership will include promotional and endorsement opportunities as well as appearances. The 17 year-old Oudin has... (Full story …)
September 4, 2009
SpongeTech to Host Safina Autograph Session
Dinara Safina, World’s First Ranked Female Tennis Player, will Sign Autographs at the SpongeTech Promotional Booth (Full story …)
Cox Continues Babolat Relationship
Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, leading manufacturer of tennis racquets, is proud to announce that 17-year-old rising tennis star Jordan Cox has chosen to continue his relationship with Babolat. Cox, who will soon begin his career on the professional tour, has... (Full story …)
September 2, 2009
USTA Pays Tribute to Pancho Gonzalez's Legacy
On-Court Ceremony Hosted by Noted Actor Benjamin Bratt. Hispanic Dignitaries and Gonzalez Family Members to Participate in On-Court Celebration. Tribute to Celebrate Gonzalez on the 60th Anniversary of His Back-to-Back U.S. National Championships Titles on September 5 (Full story …)
August 31, 2009
HEAD’s ‘Radical Messenger’ Lets Fans Message Using Murray’s Arsenal of Shots
Video-based viral app continues company’s digital innovation (Full story …)
August 29, 2009
Gonzalez Greets Fans Before Start of 2009 U.S. Open
Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, leading manufacturer of tennis racquets, held an autograph signing and photo opportunity with tennis star Fernando Gonzalez (#11 ATP) today at Mason’s Tennis Mart in New York City. Gonzalez appeared at Mason?s where fans eagerly awaited... (Full story …)
August 28, 2009
Venus Williams Designs Limited Edition US Open 'Green' Tee
T-Shirt to Be Sold at the 2009 US Open and on USOpen.org (Full story …)
Baldwin Joins King as USTA Expands its Green Initiatives
Venus Williams Designs 100% Organic T-Shirt Natural Resources Defense Council Partners As Strategic Advisor On All Initiatives (Full story …)
Babolat Welcomes Back Clijsters
Her First Major Since 2007. (Full story …)
August 27, 2009
Photo Opportunity with Fernando Gonzalez
Babolat, French manufacturer of tennis racquets, is holding an autograph signing and photo opportunity with tennis star and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Fernando Gonzalez. The official start of the 2009 U.S. Open is this coming Monday, August 31 and Gonzalez... (Full story …)
Querrey Clinches Olympus US Open Series Men's Title
Rising American Wins First Career Olympus US Open Series Championship. Women’s Series Champion -- Along With Second and Third Place Finishers -- Still to be Determined at Pilot Pen Tennis Event in New Haven. (Full story …)
August 26, 2009
Nike Introduces US Open Competition Looks
Big Apple-Inspired Apparel Unveiled as Federer, Williams, Nadal, and Tennis Great John McEnroe Greet Fans at Manhattan Unveil (Full story …)
August 25, 2009
Federer and Safina Named 2009 US Open Top Seeds
12 Grand Slam Singles Champions Among the Seeded Players, Including Seven Former US Open Champions. (Full story …)
Hernandez and McCollom win singles titles
Hector Hernandez of Easton, Pa., won the men’s open title after defeating H’Cone Thompson of Washington, D.C., 6-7, 6-2, 11-9, at the $5,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Grass Court Championships Sunday at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia. Marina... (Full story …)
August 24, 2009
Dementieva Wins Toronto; Takes over 1st in Olympus US Open Series
Roger Federer Victorious in Cincinnati; Semifinal Finish Earns Andy Murray Top Spot in Men’s Standings; Sam Querrey in Contention to Win Series in New Haven. Olympus US Open Series Comes Down to Final Week Where Both Men’s and Women’s Series Champions -- Along With Second and Third Place Finishers -- Will be Determined. (Full story …)
Top Players Committed to Forexx Women's World Open
All but one of the world’s twenty-five best players have entered for the Forexx Women’s World Open Squash 2009, which will take place from 20-27 September in Amsterdam. (Full story …)
August 21, 2009
USTA Offers US Open Junior Wild Cards to Three 2009 USTA National Champions
*FLUSHING, N.Y., August 21, 2009 - *The USTA announced today the names of eight boys and eight girls who have been offered wild card entries into the 2009 US Open boys’ and girls’ singles championships. The US Open Junior Championships... (Full story …)
Glatch, King, and McHale receive 2009 US Open Wild Cards
USTA Previously Committed Wild Card to Former US Open Champion Kim Clijsters. Locals McHale (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.) and Gail Brodsky (Brooklyn) To Play in Main Draw. (Full story …)
August 19, 2009
Dent, Britton, and Buchanan receive US Open Wild Cards
*FLUSHING, N.Y. — * The USTA announced today that a talented group of Americans consisting of Devin Britton (Jackson, Miss.), Chase Buchanan (New Albany, Ohio), Taylor Dent (Newport Beach, Calif.), Brendan Evans (Key Biscayne, Fla.), Jesse Levine (Boca Raton, Fla.)... (Full story …)
August 18, 2009
Murray Captures Title and Earns No. 2 World Ranking
Kennelbach, Austria — HEAD sensation Andy Murray put together another stellar performance at the Rogers Cup in Montreal to capture the title and become the first British winner in tournament history. With the victory, Murray leaps past Rafael Nadal to... (Full story …)
August 12, 2009
Kuwait Men's World Open Qualifiers Attract Players from 21 Nations
Players from 21 nations will line up for the qualifying competition for the Kuwait Men’s World Open Squash Championships 2009 (Full story …)
August 11, 2009
Tsonga Switches Rackets to the Wilson [K]obra Tour
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is ready to take on the competition with his new racket, the Wilson [K]obra Tour. After much success, reaching a career high #6 on the ATP Tour with the [K]Blade Tour racket, Jo-Wilfried was still searching for a... (Full story …)
August 10, 2009
Tennis Magazine Proclaims Federer as the Greatest of all Time
Following French Open and Wimbledon Victories Magazine States the Case (Full story …)
4 Titles Up for Grabs, 4 Wilson Tour Team Wins
There were 4 titles up for grabs this past week and Juan Martin Del Potro, Flavia Pennetta, Robert Lindstedt and Yan Zi all snatched titles for the Wilson Tour Team. Juan Martin Del Potro did not disappoint in Washington D.C.... (Full story …)
U.S. Girls Win Third Straight World Junior Tennis Title
The United States’ girls’ team comprised of Sachia Vickery of Miramar, Fla., Victoria Duval of Delray Beach, Fla., and Brooke Austin of Indianapolis, defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 today in Prostejov, Czech Republic, to win its third straight World Junior... (Full story …)
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum Offers Free Tennis Lessons Conducted by USPTA Pros
Donate a Tennis Racquet before August 20 and Receive Two Free Tickets to the Hall of Fame Champions Cup (Full story …)
Nicol David Bids for Singapore Hat-Trick
In one of the busiest months on the 2009 Women’s International Squash Players’ Association World Tour, the world’s leading players are set to compete in this week’s CIMB Singapore Women’s Masters, the fifth WISPA Gold event of the year which... (Full story …)
Krajinovic Signs Long-Term Deal with Wilson
Following in the footsteps of his idol Roger Federer, 17 Year old Filip Krajinovic has signed a long term deal with Wilson. “Filip is a gifted player and we are proud to have him on the Wilson Team,” says Wilson... (Full story …)
August 4, 2009
Prince Team Touring Pros Dominate Weekend Tour Events
Bartoli, Querrey and Bryan Brothers Use Prince O3 Racquets to Capture Titles in Los Angeles and Stanford (Full story …)
August 3, 2009
Wilson Players Continue Summer Success
Using their Wilson [K]Six-One 95 rackets, ATP World Tour No. 51 Andreas Beck and qualifier Thomaz Bellucci battled it out on Sunday to see who would take home their first ATP Tour singles title at the Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad.... (Full story …)
Querrey Wins LA and Takes Lead in Olympus US Open Series
Marion Bartoli Upsets Venus Williams in Stanford and Takes Early Lead in the Women’s Standings. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Washington, D.C., and Women in Los Angeles. (Full story …)
July 28, 2009
US Names Teams for 2009 World Junior Tennis Competition Finals
U.S. Girls’ Seek Third Straight Title; U.S. Boys’ Won Consecutive Titles in 2002-03 (Full story …)
July 27, 2009
Zvonareva Appearances in Istanbul, Turkey
Tennis Player Vera Zvonareva, world #7, made an appearance at the largest local mall in Istanbul, Turkey as a promotion for the Istanbul Cup this past weekend. She played some tennis on a mini tennis court with Turkish player Ipek... (Full story …)
Wilson Players Win Titles
Andrea Petkovic used her Wilson [K]Six-One Team to win her first WTA Tour title at the Nurnberger Gastein Ladies in Austria. The 98th-ranked Petkovic has won eight titles on the ITF Pro Circuit, but had never reached a WTA Tour... (Full story …)
July 23, 2009
Huczek Wins Men’s Singles at 2009 World Games
Phoenix, AZ — Among his junior titles, national adult singles and doubles championships, professional Grand Slam tournament victories and the top ranking in the World, there isn’t much Jack Huczek has yet to accomplish in his stellar racquetball career. Already... (Full story …)
USTA Announces Players and Coaches for 2009 Invacare World Team Cup
U.S. Teams to Compete in Wheelchair Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition (Full story …)
Top players headline 2009 US Open Women's Field
Field Includes Five Former US Open Singles Champions -- Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Svetlana Kuznetsova and wild card Kim Clijsters (Full story …)
SRO Sports releasing Federer vs. Nadal DVD
New York, NY — Tennis fans can now relive one of the most exciting matches in tennis this year as SRO Sports announces the release of Australian Open 2009 Men’s Final: Federer V Nadal. This action-packed DVD will all be... (Full story …)
July 22, 2009
Bryan Brothers Sign Exclusive Contract with Luxilon
It is with great excitement that Luxilon announces the signing of the #1 men’s doubles team in the world and two of the most successful players on tour, Mike and Bob Bryan. The 31-year-old American twins have made the decision... (Full story …)
July 20, 2009
Pennetta and Bondarenko Sisters Finish on Top in Wilson Player Battles
Flavia Pennetta used her [K]Blade 98 to defeat fellow Wilson player Sara Errani to take the Palermo Singles title and the Bondarenko sisters defeated Wilson duo Iveta Benesova and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova to win the Prague Doubles title. Top-seeded Flavia... (Full story …)
Boswel and King Triumph in Australian Open
Clare Valley Australian Open Squash Championships, Clare, Australia (Full story …)
US Open Tennis Tickets Heat Up as 2009’s Last Grand Slam Draws Nearer
With Federer Restoring His Title at Wimbledon and Nadal Returning after a Knee Injury, Demand for US Open Tickets Continues to Grow Resulting in Better Ticket Values for Fans and a Different Sales Pattern Than in Years Past (Full story …)
July 16, 2009
40 Student Athletes Earn Spots in 25th Annual Leadership Camp
Camp to Stress Arthur Ashe’s Ideals of Leadership and Sportsmanship USTA/NJTL Honors Athlete-Scholars from Diverse Backgrounds with Limited Financial Means in Denver July 21-27 (Full story …)
July 9, 2009
Peter Burwash International to Direct Tennis Program at Las Ventanas
Peter Burwash International (PBI) is pleased to announce it has recently signed an agreement to provide tennis management services for the renowned Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort. Often listed as one of the world’s finest hotels, Las Ventanas... (Full story …)
iCore Networks is Proud to Partner with the Washington Kastles
iCore designated as official VIP Dream Seat Sponsor (Full story …)
July 8, 2009
World TeamTennis' Top Mixed Doubles Team to Receive 2009 US Open Wild Card
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The top mixed doubles players in the Advanta World TeamTennis Pro League will have more on the line this season than team pride and bonus money. The mixed doubles team that finishes at the top of... (Full story …)
15 Grand Slam Titles: Federer Makes Tennis History
Federer Regains #1 Ranking in the World by Capturing 6th Wimbledon Title (Full story …)
July 7, 2009
Williams Sisters Sweep Wimbledon
Serena Williams Captures 3rd Wimbledon Title Venus and Serena Williams Defend Women’s Doubles Championship (Full story …)
Nike Celebrates Federer’s Historic 15th Grand Slam Title
Tribute Spot Features Sports Icons Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, John McEnroe and Pete Sampras (Full story …)
Cash4Gold Invites Wimbledon Champions to Appear in Commercial
Pair Also Invited to Mail in Their Trophies to Gold Buying Leader for Appraisal (Full story …)
July 6, 2009
Federer and Top Doubles Teams Qualify for Barclays ATP World Tour Finals
Qualifiers set to renew rivalries, battle for No. 1 Ranking at season finale Arch rivals Nestor-Zimonjic & Bryan Brothers clinch berths (Full story …)
2009 US OPen Opening Night Ceremony Will Celebrate Athletes Who Give Back
ANDRE AGASSI TO BE JOINED ON-COURT BY OTHER NOTED ATHLETES Ceremony Will Kick Off ESPN’s US Open Primetime Coverage; Worldwide Leader in Sports to Broadcast US Open for First Time in 2009 (Full story …)
Fish to Replace Roddick on U.S. Davis Cup Squad for 2009 Quarterfinals at Croatia
Injured Hip Flexor Sidelines Wimbledon Runner-up (Full story …)
June 26, 2009
Federer Seeks Record 15th Major
“Only a few months ago people were writing him off.” - NBC’s McEnroe on Federer going for record (Full story …)
June 24, 2009
Wilson Players Heat Up Wimbledon
On a sunny English day, Wilson Tour Team players heated it up at the All England Club. There was no shortage of Wilson players that moved onto the second round of Wimbledon and here are some of the notable first... (Full story …)
Seb Coe Launches London 2012 Open Weekend 2009
Hundreds of events planned to be part of London 2012 Open Weekend in July across the country, supported by BP. (Full story …)
June 22, 2009
Grasscourt Title Number Two for Dunlop’s Tanasugarn
2008 Ordina Open Champ Repeats with New Racquet: the Dunlop Aerogel 4D 500 (Full story …)
Top American Juniors to Compete at 2009 Wimbledon Boys' and Girls' Championships
2009 NCAA Singles Champion Devin Britton Leads U.S. Boys’ Contingent; Roland Garros Junior Semifinalist Sloane Stephens Leads U.S. Girls’ Participants (Full story …)
McEnroe Breaks Down Federer's Chances to Win Wimbledon
Exclusive Interview by Peter Bodo at TENNIS.com (Full story …)
Sheikha Fadyah Al-Sabah to Host 2009 Men's Squash Open
Sheikha Fadyah Al-Sabah is hosting the world’s most prestigious squash tournament, the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Men’s World Open 2009 in Kuwait from 1-7 November. (Full story …)
Tennis Star Maria Sharapova Guest Edits and Graces the Cover of ESPN The Magazine
“Revenge of the Jocks III” - Athletes Take Over The Magazine (Full story …)
Rosner Rallies on in Toulouse
Defeats Chris Ryder in Semi-Final (Full story …)
Robson Takes the Court
Wilson player Laura Robson will be the youngest Brit ever to play Wimbledon and will become the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1995 to walk onto the courts at the All England Club. Winning the 2008 Wimbledon Girls Junior... (Full story …)
Wilson players Tursunov and Dancevic carve up the competition in Eastbourne
In an all Wilson singles final, Dmitry Tursunov used his [K]Blade Tour to defeat [K]Blade 98 player Frank Dancevic 63 76 to take home his 6th career ATP Tour singles title and 1st Eastbourne AEGON International Singles title. “I have... (Full story …)
June 16, 2009
13-Year-Old Squash Player Shines at IOC Presentation
13-year-old Hanna Fekede Balcha, was the star of the show. (Full story …)
Roddick to Headline Annual Charity Event
Proceeds to benefit Elton John AIDS Foundation and local charities (Full story …)
June 15, 2009
Murray and Haas Take Home First Grass Court Titles
HEAD Player Murray Wins First British Title in 71 Years (Full story …)
June 9, 2009
Wilson Junior Players Rise to the Occasion at Roland Garros
Wilson was well represented during the junior trophy ceremonies at Roland Garros. As Roger Federer was in his quest to make history on Court Philippe Chatrier, Wilson On the Rise players Kristina Mladenovic, Daniel Berta, Elena Bogdan, and Dino Marcan... (Full story …)
World No 1 David Leads WISPA Promotional Trips in Europe
Malaysia’s world number one Nicol David is taking time out from her hectic Squash schedule to lead visits to Switzerland and Italy this month to promote the sport in continental Europe. Organised by the Women’s International Squash Players’ Association (WISPA),... (Full story …)
Federer Conquers French Open Title and Career Grand Slam
Wilson’s Federer wins 14th Grand Slam Title and ties Pete Sampras’s Historic Record (Full story …)
June 8, 2009
Kuznetsova Captures French Open Title
HEAD Player Earns Second Grand Slam Title (Full story …)
Ramy Returns to Top Three in World Rankings
Gregory Gaultier, Karim Darwish, and Ramy Ashour top the Dunlop PSA Men's World Squash Rankings. (Full story …)
Federer Career, Childhood Chronicled in 'The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection'
Federer Wins Record-Tying 14th Major Singles Title and Career Grand Slam at 2009 French Open (Full story …)
David and Duncalf in Seoul Final
BBQ Women's Seoul Squash Open, Seoul, South Korea (Full story …)
June 2, 2009
Corren Claims 19th Crown
PSA International Golden Open, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia (Full story …)
Lane Lands Hemubo Trophy in Netherlands
Hemubo Squash Trophy, Almere, Netherlands (Full story …)
David in Bid to Overtake Grinham in Seoul
Malaysia’s world number one Nicol David is seeded to reach her 52nd WISPA World Squash Tour final in this week’s $60,000 Women’s Seoul Open in South Korea, thus moving ahead of her long-time rival Rachael Grinham to boast more Tour... (Full story …)
June 1, 2009
Anjema Beats Barker to Book Semi Slot in Belgium
EUROPEAN SQUASH NEWS RESULTS: European Individual Squash Championships, Herentals, Belgium Men’s 2nd round: [1] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) bt [9/16] Rasmus Nielsen (DEN) 11-4, 11-2, 11-8 (31m) [5/8] Adrian Grant (ENG) bt [9/16] Dylan Bennett (NED) 11-9, 11-6, 11-5 (38m) [5/8]... (Full story …)
May 29, 2009
ITA Announces 2009 All-America Teams for NCAA Division I Tennis
Campbell/ITA final Singles & Doubles College Tennis Rankings released (Full story …)
May 28, 2009
Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins National Racquetball Singles Title
Houston, Texas - Jack Huczek captured his third USA Racquetball Men’s Singles National Championship on Sunday at the 2009 USA Racquetball National Singles Championships at the Downtown Houston YMCA. Huczek is a member of HEAD’s Pro Staff and the win... (Full story …)
May 26, 2009
Q and A with the NCAA Division I women’s tennis champ
When she first stepped on campus more than five years ago, Mallory Cecil was a talented junior looking to improve her tennis game at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy/IMG Academies. When she returned to IMGA this week after a stellar... (Full story …)
Bollettieri alums make history, sweep NCAA singles championships!
MG Academies alums sweep NCAA tennis singles championships in record-setting fashion (Full story …)
Cuskelly and Ranieri Celebrate at St. Lukes
Cuskelly, the second seed in the men's PSA World Tour event, won against Shahid Zaman while Ranieri beat Latasha Khan, the top seed from the USA. (Full story …)
Prince Players Ready to Roll at Roland Garros
PARIS MARKS START TO SUMMER SEASON FOR PLAYERS AND BRAND (Full story …)
Khan Crowned Goshen Queen in Indiana
Results for Women's Subway Goshen Squash Open (Full story …)
May 21, 2009
Russian Tennis Star Vera Zvonareva Named Unesco-Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, Promoter of Gender Equality
Olympic medalist joins Venus Williams, Billie Jean King, Tatiana Golovin and Zheng Jie as a global promoter of efforts to create leadership opportunities for women (Full story …)
May 19, 2009
Nadal Praises 'Spectacular' Tennis Venue for Madrid 2016 Olympics
The Spanish hero was overwhelmed by the passion of the home spectators (Full story …)
Wilson’s Tour Team Blogs from Paris
Starting Tuesday May 19, Wilson’s Tour Team will be blogging from the Wilson player’s suite in Paris. “We want to give fans some insight to Wilson,” says Wilson’s Global Tour Director Massimo Calvelli. “We have the best players on tour... (Full story …)
May 18, 2009
Competitiveness and Perfectionism: Common Traits of Both Athletic Performance and Disordered Eating
Timberline Knolls Offers Tips to Athletes, Parents and Coaches on how to Avoid, Detect and Understand Eating Disorders (Full story …)
Malaysian Superstar Nicol David Backs Squash 2016 Day
Auction to raise awareness of Olympic bid (Full story …)
May 15, 2009
Kim Clijsters: Welcome Back to the Babolat Team!
Babolat, Lyon - May 15, 2009 - Babolat is proud to welcome Kim Clijsters (BEL) back to its Pro Players team. World number 1 in 2003, Kim stopped her career two years ago to devote herself to her family life.... (Full story …)
May 14, 2009
Clutch Play Earns Berdych His Fifth ATP Title
Win Also Marks Fourth ATP Tour Title for Dunlop this Season (Full story …)
Djokovic Takes Title in Front of Home Crowd
Austria - Kennelbach — HEAD Player Novak Djokovic defeated Lucacs Kubot from Poland in straight sets 6:3, 7:6 (0) in front of his home crowd to take the top spot at the Serbia Open. This victory marked the Serb’s 13th... (Full story …)
May 12, 2009
Siddall Soars to Zwolle Success
RESULTS: Women’s Eurosafe Solutions Zwolle Squash Open, Zwolle, Netherlands Final:[3] Lauren Siddall (ENG) bt [6] Celia Allamargot (FRA) 11-3, 11-7, 11-5 England’s Lauren Siddall claimed the second WISPA World Tour squash title of her career with an impressive display against... (Full story …)
Snell Snaps up First Tour Title in Japan
RESULTS: Japan Pro Squash Kansai, Wakayama, Japan Final:[2] James Snell (ENG) bt [5] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) 11-6, 11-9, 14-12 (63m) England’s James Snell secured his first title on the PSA World Tour when he beat Egyptian Karim Abdel Gawad... (Full story …)
May 11, 2009
Bianchetti Wins Longest Match to Reach Rome Final
Italian squash star Davide Bianchetti survived the longest match of his career when he beat defending champion Mark Krajcsak in a 138-minute marathon to reach the final of the Roma Est Open, the $10,000 PSA World Tour event in its... (Full story …)
Champion Krajcsak Survives Quarter-Final Marathon in Rome
Defending champion Mark Krajcsak had to fight back from two games down to beat fifth seed Ritwik Bhattacharya in the Roma Est Open to earn his anticipated place in the semi-finals of the $10,000 PSA World Tour squash event in... (Full story …)
May 6, 2009
Tennis Legends King and McEnroe Rally on Barge
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Tennis legends Billie Jean King and John McEnroe have played tennis all over the world and on all surfaces. Now they can add a new venue to the list: a barge floating on the Hudson River... (Full story …)
May 4, 2009
USTA Celebrates Extraordinary Tennis Growth and Twelve Years of May as National Tennis Month
Tennis Participation Increases 43% in Eight Years, is now the Fastest Growing Traditional Sport in the U.S. USTA To Serve Up More than 150 “Tennis Block Parties” Across the United States and Feature Tennis Legends Billie Jean King and John McEnroe During the Month (Full story …)
HEAD Player Novak Djokovic Claimed Final Spot in Rome
HEAD Ladies Clinched Two Titles in Last Week’s Tournament Draws (Full story …)
April 28, 2009
Team HEAD’s Kristen Bellows Wins First Pro Tournament
Stockton, Calif. — Kristen Bellows, a member of HEAD’s national playing team, won the Women’s Professional Racquetball Organization (WPRO) World Championships. After a decorated junior and amateur playing career, the victory is Bellow’s first professional tournament championship. Bellows (Salt Lake... (Full story …)
Will 'King of Clay' Ferrell to wield Prince EXO3 racquets vs. Mats Wilander
Will “King of Clay” Ferrell will take to the court to settle his long-standing tennis “feud” with tennis legend, and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, Mats Wilander at the K-Swiss Global Tennis Showdown in Los Angeles. There is no telling... (Full story …)
April 24, 2009
Prince Junior Players Enjoy the 2009 Easter Bowl
Seven Champions, Four Finalists & One Sportsmanship Award Cap Impressive Week (Full story …)
Young American Melanie Oudin makes her move on the WTA Tour
Wilson player Melanie Oudin is making her way on the WTA Tour. Last week, Oudin used her [K]Blade Tour to defeat world #26 Aleksandra Wozniak en route to reach the Round of 16 of singles at the Family Circle Cup... (Full story …)
April 23, 2009
HEAD Signs Squash Pro Adrian Grant
Austria - Kennelbach — HEAD announced that the company has signed an agreement with squash standout Adrian Grant. The partnership begins immediately. “I am thrilled to have Adrian joining the HEAD family,” said Robert Marte, Division Manager HEAD Racquet Sports.... (Full story …)
IMG Signs Vera Zvonareva
Russian Tennis Ace Selects IMG for Exclusive, Worldwide Management and Marketing Representation (Full story …)
April 20, 2009
Mattek-Sands to Make Fed Cup Debut
World No 1 Doubles Player Liezel Huber, Melanie Oudin and Alexa Glatch to Round out Team versus Czech Republic. 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Semifinal Takes Place April 25-26 in Brno. Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel. (Full story …)
International Tennis Hall of Fame to Honor 'Rocket' Rod Laver in July
Hall Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Laver’s Remarkable 1969 Grand Slam Triumph Ceremony Will Also Name Laver an Official Hall of Fame Life Trustee (Full story …)
April 13, 2009
Andy Murray Follows Up Sony Ericsson Victory With Cover Story in the May 2009 Issue of Tennis Magazine
May 2009 Issue Also Presents Voting for Tennis’ Greatest Generation; 5 Things You Didn’t Know About John Isner; the 10 Best Tennis YouTube Videos; the 2009 Tennis Shoe Guide; NTRP at 30 and More (Full story …)
April 9, 2009
EA Sports Unveils Cover Athletes for Grand Slam Tennis
John McEnroe, Roger Federer and Serena Williams Featured on North American Packaging (Full story …)
April 8, 2009
Coaches Selected for USTA Men's and Women's Summer Collegiate Teams
Cal’s Amanda Augustus and Princeton’s Kathy Sell to lead women’s team; Wake Forest’s Chris Brandi and Virginia’s Tony Bresky to coach the men (Full story …)
Dellis Cay Hosts VIP Suite During the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne
MIAMI—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Over the past twelve days, from March 25-April 5, 2009, private island Dellis Cay hosted a VIP Suite for the second straight year at the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, courtesy of Dr. Cem Kinay, CEO &... (Full story …)
April 6, 2009
Murray and Azarenka Dominate in Miami to Capture Titles
Kennelbach, Austria - April 2009 - HEAD pro Andy Murray captured his third ATP title of the season winning against fellow HEAD player Novak Djokovic at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. In the women’s competition, Victoria Azarenka bested top-ranked... (Full story …)
Lengthorn-Massaro Makes Montreal Final
RESULTS: Women’s Atwater Squash Cup, Montreal, Canada Semi-finals: [3] Laura Lengthorn-Massaro (ENG) bt [1] Natalie Grinham (NED) 6-11, 11-8, 11-7, 7-11, 11-8 (65m) [2] Natalie Grainger (USA) bt [4] Kasey Brown (AUS) 11-3, 11-3, 11-4 (25m) Lengthorn-Massaro Makes Montreal Final... (Full story …)
March 31, 2009
Dunlop Signs Austrian Jurgen Melzer to New Deal
GREENVILLE, SC — Dunlop is pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with Austrian tennis star Jurgen Melzer. Under the terms of his new agreement, Melzer will be playing the new Dunlop Aerogel 4D 300 Tour racquet and endorsing Dunlop tennis... (Full story …)
March 27, 2009
PSA/WISPA Tour Event News
Galifi Grabs Surprise Semi-Final Slot In KL (Full story …)
March 13, 2009
You Cannot Be Serious!! John McEnroe Headlines Legends to Be Featured in EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis
Feisty Tennis Champion Makes Videogame Debut (Full story …)
March 12, 2009
Del Potro Extends Longer-Term Contract With Wilson
[CHICAGO] — Juan Martin Del Potro has signed a new long term agreement with Wilson Racquet Sports. 2008 was a defining year for Del Potro, with his meteoric rise from top 40 to top 10. He achieved this feat with... (Full story …)
March 9, 2009
Jelena Dokic’s Wilson Tennis Bag Holds Secret to Her Recent Success
Wilson player Jelena Dokic looks to her Wilson Eco Tour Six Pack Bag for answers. “My coaches advise me during the tough times of the match,” Jelena says.” Connected to my Wilson Eco Six pack tennis bag are some of... (Full story …)
March 6, 2009
Novak Djokovic Captures First Title in 2009
Top-seeded HEAD player Novak Djokovic of Serbia claimed his 12th ATP World Tour title of his career after beating fourth seed David Ferrer of Spain 7-5, 6-3 at the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships. Both players thrilled the crowd with exciting... (Full story …)
March 3, 2009
USTA to Conduct Player Development Tennis Camp in Conjunction with Davis Cup First Round Tie
Seven Young Americans to Attend Camp in Birmingham, Ala., March 3-8 (Full story …)
'Tennis Night in America' Serves Up a Winner
National Effort in 50 States at 700 Facilities Attracts Tens of Thousands of Kids, Parents (Full story …)
March 2, 2009
Fish Makes History in Delray
Wilson [K]Six-One 95 player Mardy Fish became the first top seed to title in the 17-year history of the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships after rallying to defeat Russian qualifier Korolev 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday. Fish, making his sixth Delray... (Full story …)
WOWOW signs Japanese rising tennis star Kei Nishikori
Tokyo — Today, Japanese television station WOWOW proudly announced to have contracted promising Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori for multiple years. Nishikori will be the official representative of WOWOW’s tennis broadcasts at the Grand Slam Tournaments. WOWOW will broadcast Nishikori’s... (Full story …)
February 26, 2009
Andre Agassi to play in Advanta WTT Pro League; WTT releases 2009 schedule
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Andre Agassi will return to professional team tennis competition this summer, playing two matches for the Philadelphia Freedoms of the Advanta World TeamTennis Pro League. League officials announced Agassi’s return when they released the 2009 schedule... (Full story …)
International Tennis Hall of Fame and First Serve to Honor Hall of Famer Butch Buchholz
Special Tribute Scheduled for March 26 in Miami, Florida (Full story …)
February 24, 2009
Roddick, Blake, and Bryans to Face Switzerland in 2009 Davis Cup
United States Davis Cup team to Face Switzerland in the first round at Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena, March 6-8. Tennis Channel to air matches live daily starting at 1 p.m. ET (Full story …)
Wilson Racket Sports Signs Long Term Agreement with Laura Robson
Chicago — Wilson Racket Sports announced that they have extended a long term contract with Laura Robson. The 15 year old from the UK started with Wilson at the end of 2007, and shortly after, reached the final of Petits... (Full story …)
February 23, 2009
Fernando Velasco Named PTR Male Player of the Year
*Hilton Head Island, SC — * Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2009 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 60-plus on court and classroom presentations, a tennis trade show and $25,000 Championships,... (Full story …)
February 20, 2009
PTR Expresses Concern
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), although delighted by the issuance of a travel visa for Andy Ram, expresses deep concern about the denial of the same for Shahar Peer to compete in Dubai last week. Peer’s... (Full story …)
February 10, 2009
USTA Player Development Hires Former Top 100 Player Hugo Armando as USTA Coach
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that Hugo Armando been hired as a USTA Coach. In this role, Armando will facilitate coaching and training programs to assist players working with USTA Player Development. He will be based at... (Full story …)
Jarkko Nieminen Endorses Wilson Apparel and Footwear
Chicago — Jarkko Nieminen started 2009 playing “head to toe” with Wilson. In addition to his long standing racket contract with Wilson, the top 40 player debuted Wilson’s new apparel & footwear on this year’s pro tour. Since joining the... (Full story …)
February 5, 2009
Wilson Players Start Another Year Strong with [K]Factor at the Australian Open
Serena Williams Captures 10th Grand Slam Title and Regains #1 World Ranking (Full story …)
January 30, 2009
Sixteen Year-Old Phenom Veronica Sotomayor Signs Two-Year Extension with Ektelon
*Bordentown, New Jersey - January 30, 2009 - *At only sixteen years old, Veronica Sotomayor is already one of the most gifted and exciting players in professional racquetball; and today equipment leader Ektelon and the current #11 ranked player in... (Full story …)
January 28, 2009
Tennis Legend Jimmy Connors to Join Tennis Channel as Lead Analyst During Network's Inaugural US Open Coverage
Tournament to Mark Connors’ First Regular Appearance in a U.S. Television Booth in 18 Years, First as US Open Commentator All-Time Men’s Singles Titlist Only Player to Win US Open on Three Surfaces: Clay, Grass and Hard Courts (Full story …)
No. 3 American Singles Player Bethanie Mattek Makes Fed Cup Debut
WORLD NO. 1 DOUBLES PLAYER LIEZEL HUBER, JILL CRAYBAS AND MELANIE OUDIN COMPLETE TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Quarterfinal Takes Place February 7-8 in Surprise, Ariz. Single Session Tickets and Two-Day Packages Still Available (Full story …)
Victoria Azarenka Signs Wth Tourna Grip
Unique Sports is proud to announce a multi-year agreement with WTA Top 15 player Victoria Azarenka. The 19 year old rising star Azarenka uses the new high performance overgrip Tourna Tac from the makers of the world famous Tourna Grip.... (Full story …)
January 26, 2009
Head Players Off to Strong Start in Australian Open
Tennis sensation Djokovic stuns the competition in early rounds (Full story …)
January 22, 2009
Chat With a Champion: Nadal to Host Live Online Chat
Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, a leading manufacturer of tennis products, announces Team Babolat star Rafael Nadal will be hosting an online chat next month. On February 5th, Babolat will offer fans an unforgettable Internet experience when the World #1 chats... (Full story …)
January 15, 2009
Wilson Racket Sports Signs Anna Chakvetadze to Long Term Agreement
Chicago - Wilson Racquet Sports announced that they have signed a long term agreement with Anna Chakvetadze. The 21 year old ended 2008 with a WTA Tour ranking of 18, which was her third Top 20 year in a row.... (Full story …)
January 12, 2009
Fila Signs WTA Star Anna Chakvetadze
*Sparks, MD - *Fila announced today that it has signed an endorsement agreement with Sony Ericsson WTA Tour star Anna Chakvetadze. The agreement with Chakvetadze is part of Fila’s on-going commitment to tennis as a core category and continues the... (Full story …)
January 8, 2009
HEAD Signs Squash World No. 1 Karim Darwish
Austria — Kennelbach — HEAD proudly presents the endorsement of the Egyptian squash pro and World No.1 Karim Darwish. The partnership became effective on January 1st 2009. “We are glad to have the World’s No.1 player on tour as part... (Full story …)
January 6, 2009
HEAD Signs World No. 3 Novak Djokovic
Kennelbach - Austria - January 2009 - HEAD announced that the company has signed a long term agreement with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who currently ranks third in the South African Airways ATP ranking. Djokovic will make his... (Full story …)
December 22, 2008
Isner and McHale Win AO Wild Cards
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that Americans John Isner and Christina McHale earned wild card entries into the 2009 Australian Open men’s and women’s singles main draws after winning USTA wild card tournaments at the USTA Training... (Full story …)
December 18, 2008
Tennis Channel Asks Viewers to Pick Best Match of 2008
You Make The Call Lets Fans Rank Network’s Top 10 Matches of 2008, to Appear in Prime Time December 22-31 (Full story …)
December 15, 2008
Circle C Manager Named Senior Player of the Year
December 10, 2008 - Fernando Velasco received the “CATA Senior Player of the Year” from CATA upcoming president Ray Delk, during the Annual Meeting and Awards Night of the Capital Area Tennis Association held at the Courtyard Tennis Club on... (Full story …)
Tennis Channel Asks Viewers to PIck Best Matches of 2008
You Make The Call Lets Fans Rank Network’s Top 10 Matches of 2008, to Appear in Prime Time December 22-31 (Full story …)
December 11, 2008
U.S. Tennis Participation Continues to Increase Dramatically
2008 USTA/Tennis Industry Association (TIA) study shows highest number of players (26.9 million players) in 15 years; Total play occasions rise 13% to more than 600 million (Full story …)
December 3, 2008
Ashaway Extends String and Shoe Sponsorship Deal with Jack Huczek
-- Legendary player to also assist with product development and marketing (Full story …)
November 20, 2008
Tennis Channel to Premiere Six-Part Coaching Series
Tennis Channel Academy, hosted by Tracy Austin -- Series Premiere: Sunday, Nov. 23, 7:30pm (ET) Takes an Inside Look at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. (Full story …)
November 14, 2008
Team HEAD Player Shane Vanderson wins IRT Event in Japan
Phoenix, AZ— November 2008 - Shane Vanderson, a member of HEAD’s Elite Racquetball Team of National Pro Staff, won the 2008 IRT Japan International Tournament. The event, held in Tokyo, is the only International Racquetball Tour (IRT) event held outside... (Full story …)
November 11, 2008
Harrison Brothers Make Academy New Home
Young American brothers and junior tennis standouts, Ryan and Christian Harrison, have made the move to Bradenton, Florida to train at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy at IMG Academies. Ryan and Christian have been living and training in Texas for... (Full story …)
November 6, 2008
Tennis Channel Asks Viewers to Name Most Stylish Players in Tennis
Fans Vote Online for Stars with Most Fashion Sense Results Featured in Special Episode of Original Series Open Access Sunday, Nov. 23 (Full story …)
November 4, 2008
Gael Monfils Signs with Prince
Twenty-two Year Old Frenchman to Endorse Company’s Newest Racquet Technology Set to Launch in Spring 2009 (Full story …)
November 3, 2008
Lindsay Davenport to Join Tennis Channel Booth During Women's Year-End Sony Ericsson Championships
Three-Time Grand Slam Singles Champion and Former No. 1 to Handle Network Analyst Duties for the First Time (Full story …)
Sunnyvale, California Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.5 Adult National Championships
TUCSON, Ariz. - November 2, 2008 - The women’s team from Sunnyvale, Calif. representing the USTA Northern California Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.5 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center... (Full story …)
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.5 Adult National Championships
TUCSON, AZ - November 2, 2008 - The men’s team from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico representing the USTA Caribbean Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.5 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center... (Full story …)
Baltimore Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.0 Senior National Championships
LAS VEGAS (NOVEMBER 2) - The women’s team from Baltimore, Md., representing the USTA Mid Atlantic section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.0 Senior National Championships held at the Darling Tennis Center in Las... (Full story …)
Roswell Men Crowned National Chamions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.0 Senior National Championships
LAS VEGAS (NOVEMBER 2) - The men’s team from Roswell, Ga., representing the USTA Southern section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.0 Senior National Championships held at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas,... (Full story …)
October 29, 2008
Yanina Wickmayer, Belgian Tennis Star, Signs with IMG
Brussels, Belgium, October 30, 2008 - Yanina Wickmayer, the 19 year old Belgian tennis player, has signed with IMG, the world’s largest sports marketing and management agency, it was announced today by Igor Takacs, Vice President of IMG Belgium. Yanina... (Full story …)
October 28, 2008
Tennis Channel and ESPN2 to Offer Complete Coverage of Women's Year-End Sony Ericsson Championships
More than 30 Live Hours of High-Definition Tennis from Doha, Qatar, as World’s Top Singles, Doubles Players Close 2008 Season Nov. 4-9 (Full story …)
October 27, 2008
Quickstart Tennis Tips Online
The Fun New Way to Play Tennis With Your Kids This Fall Comes to Life at Playsportstv.com (Full story …)
October 22, 2008
Dramatic Conclusion to NJT International Masters
Bautista Joins Fellow Spanish Champions Nadal and Boluda with Boys U-14 Win (Full story …)
October 20, 2008
Italian, Gianluigi Quinzi Wins Nike Junior Tour International Masters 2008
Wild Card entry, Gianluigi Quinzi, won the Boys 12-and-under event at the prestigious 2008 Nike Junior Tour International Masters this past week at the Club Med Sandpiper in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Quinzi, 12, was the number one seed and... (Full story …)
HEAD Player Andy Murray Captures Second Successive Masters Series Title
Head Pros enjoy successful weekend, upsetting the top three world ranked players (Full story …)
Clearwater Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.0 Senior National Championships
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2008) - The women’s team from Clearwater, Fla., representing the USTA Florida Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.0 Senior National Championships held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden... (Full story …)
Lancaster/Manheim, Penn. Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.0 Senior National Championships
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2008) - The men’s team from Lancaster/Manheim, Penn. representing the USTA Middle States Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.0 Senior National Championships held at the Indian Wells Tennis... (Full story …)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.5 Adult National Championships
TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 19, 2008 - The men’s team from Baton Rouge, La., representing the USTA Southern, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.5 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center in... (Full story …)
Ann Arbor, Michigan Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.5 Adult National Championship
TUCSON, Ariz. - OCTOBER 19, 2008 - The women’s team from Ann Arbor, Mich. representing the USTA Midwest Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.5 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center... (Full story …)
October 10, 2008
Natalie Grainger Says Ashaway AMPS 301 Shoes Feel 'Like Slippers'
Ashaway, RI -- "When I first tried the shoes, it felt like I was putting on slippers," said squash great, Natalie Grainger, of her new Ashaway AMPS™ 301 Squash Shoes. Grainger is currently ranked #1 in the US and #4... (Full story …)
October 6, 2008
Welby Van Horn inducted into USPTA’s Hall of Fame
Welby Van Horn of Lake Worth, Fla., becomes part of an elite group as a grand inductee in the United States Professional Tennis Association Hall of Fame. Van Horn has been involved in many facets of tennis as a player... (Full story …)
Haverhill Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 2.5 Adult National Championships
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 5, 2008) - The women’s team from Haverhill, Mass., representing the USTA New England Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 2.5 Adult National Championships held at the Amanda & Stacy Darling... (Full story …)
Salt Lake City Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 2.5 Adult National Championships
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 5, 2008) - The men’s team from Salt Lake City, representing the USTA Intermountain Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 2.5 Adult National Championships held at the Amanda & Stacy Darling... (Full story …)
Columbia, Maryland Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 3.0 Adult National Championships
TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 5, 2008 - The men’s team from Columbia, Maryland representing the USTA Mid-Atlantic Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.0 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center in... (Full story …)
Seattle, Washington Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 30 Adult National Championships
TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 5, 2008 - The women’s team from Seattle, Washington, representing the USTA Pacific Northwest Section, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 3.0 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center... (Full story …)
Berdych Bags Fourth Career Title in Japan
Win Also Marks Fourth ATP Tour Title for Dunlop this Season (Full story …)
October 2, 2008
Michelle Larcher de Brito Reaches her first WTA Tour Quarterfinal at 15
Michelle Larcher de Brito, 15, has reached her first career WTA Tour Quarterfinal at the 2008 Tashkent Open. Today, she defeated Tatiana Poutchek, a former top 60 player, 6-4, 6-1 and will next face the #3 seed, Sorana Cirstea of... (Full story …)
October 1, 2008
Tennis Great Maria Sharapova and Canon U.S.A. Form a Doubles Team to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer
Canon Contributes $150,000 to the American Cancer Society® to Honor 10-years of Support in the Fight against Breast Cancer (Full story …)
Tennis Channel's Pete Sampras Documentary to be Screened at First U.S. Sports Film Festival
Panel of Tennis Experts, Show Creators to Discuss Film with Audience Following Philadelphia-Event Showing (Full story …)
September 29, 2008
Wilson's Peter Barker Dominates the Merritt Properties Open
Peter Barker claims second consecutive title against #1 seed (Full story …)
Nissin Food Product Co., Ltd. Has Signed An Endorsement and Patch Contract with Tennis Star Kei Nishikori
Nissin Food Product Co., Ltd. (president: Koki Ando) has signed an endorsement and patch contract with professional tennis player Kei Nishikori on Sunday, September 28th, 2008. Nishikori will wear the “CupNoodles” logo on his adidas shirt starting Monday, September 29th... (Full story …)
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.0 Adult National Championships
(Tucson, Ariz.) (September 29, 2008) - The women’s team from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., representing the USTA Florida, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.0 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center in Tucson,... (Full story …)
Seattle Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 4.0 Adult National Championships
(Tucson, Ariz.) (September 29, 2008) - The men’s team from Seattle, representing the USTA Pacific Northwest, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 4.0 Adult National Championships held at the Randolph Tennis Center in Tucson, Arizona.... (Full story …)
Sacramento, California Women Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 5.0 Adult National Championships
INDIAN WELLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 - The women’s team from Sacramento, Calif., representing the USTA Northern California captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 5.0 Adult National Championships held at the Indian Wells Tennis... (Full story …)
Sacramento, California Men Crowned National Champions at USTA League Presented by Chrysler 5.0 Adult National Championships
INDIAN WELLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 - The men’s team from Sacramento, Calif. representing the USTA Northern California, captured the national title at the USTA League presented by Chrysler 5.0 Adult National Championships held at the Indian Wells Tennis... (Full story …)
September 22, 2008
USPTA Recognizes Leaders in Tennis Profession
The United States Professional Tennis Association honored its top teachers, coaches, players, volunteers and managers during its annual national awards ceremony at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis on September 18. USPTA, the world’s oldest and largest association of tennis-teaching... (Full story …)
September 18, 2008
Champion Unveils ‘It’s More Than a Show, It’s a Performance’ National Advertising and Branding Campaign Beginning with Tennis Champion Andy Roddick
New brand for the next generation contractor features Champion’s tradition of innovation and superior client service to forge a new corporate identity (Full story …)
September 17, 2008
Simon and Schnyder Celebrate Victories in Bucharest and Bali
Kennelbach - Austria - September 2008 - HEAD players enjoyed success last week at various tournaments around the world. HEAD player Gilles Simon successfully defended his BCR Open Romania title in Bucharest with a victory over No. 6 seed Carlos... (Full story …)
September 11, 2008
Dimitrov Claims Second Junior Major Title
Austria, Kennelbach — HEAD Team Elite's Grigor Dimitrov completed his junior career with a second consecutive boys Major title, capturing the US Open title and the No. 1 spot in the ITF world rankings with a 6-4, 6-3 win over... (Full story …)
September 10, 2008
Murray, Erlich/Ram Qualify For Tennis Masters Cup
US Open finalist to make debut at prestigious circuit finale Reigning Australian Open doubles champions return to Shanghai for third year (Full story …)
Andy Murray Rocks at Flushing Meadows
Murray Defeated Top ranked Nadal to Reach Finals (Full story …)
Tennis Legends, Capturing 170 Grand Slam Titles Attend 'Legends Ball' to Benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 5 at Cipriani in New York City
More Than $170,000 Raised Through Silent and Live Auction (Full story …)
Wilson's [K] Factor Dominates US Open
Serena Williams Captures 9th Grand Slam Title and Regains #1 World Ranking Roger Federer Wins 5 th Straight US Open Championship and 13th Grand Slam Title (Full story …)
Sampras and Mallory Inducted into US Open Court of Champions
International Media Selects Greatest Champions in the 127-Year History of U.S. Championships/US Open. USTA To Honor Champions with Ceremonies in Arthur Ashe Stadium Before Women’s Singles Final Sunday Night. (Full story …)
Reigning Davis Cup Champions Name Squad For 2008 Semifinals Against Spain in Madrid, September 19-21
U.S. Davis Cup Captain Patrick McEnroe Selects Andy Roddick, James Blake and Bryan Brothers for U.S. Record 11th Consecutive Time Daily Television Coverage on Versus Starts at 12 Noon ET Tennis Channel to Rebroadcast Each Day’s Action at 8 P.M. (Full story …)
Legendary Cliff Swain Returns to HEAD Penn Racquet Sports
Phoenix, AZ -- HEAD Penn Racquet Sports is proud to announce the return of one of racquetball’s all time great players to its family of playing professionals. Six-time Men’s Professional World Champion Cliff Swain (Boston, Mass.) has signed a long... (Full story …)
Junior Racquetball Champion Sharon Jackson Signs Contract with HEAD Penn Racquet Sports
Phoenix, AZ - September 2008 - HEAD Penn Racquet Sports is proud to announce the signing of Sharon Jackson to a long term contract to exclusively use equipment from HEAD. Jackson (Shelbyville, Indiana) is the reigning USA Racquetball 18 &... (Full story …)
September 2, 2008
Tennis Legends, Capturing 184 Grand Slam Titles to Attend 'Legends Ball' to Benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 5 at Cipriani in New York City
EMI/ERG Recording Artist Wendy Moten to Perform (Full story …)
August 27, 2008
Barbara Walters to Present Eugene L. Scott Award to Billie Jean King
NEW YORK, NY — Broadcasting legend Barbara Walters will present the Eugene L. Scott Award to tennis legend Billie Jean King at the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s “Legends Ball” on Friday, September 5th beginning at 6:30 pm at Cipriani... (Full story …)
Dunlop Reloads its Tour Team with American Young Guns
Jesse Levine and Jamea Jackson Head to the U.S. Open with Dunlop Racquets (Full story …)
Heidi Klum Designs Limited Edition US Open 'Green' Tee
T-Shirt to Be Sold at the 2008 US Open, USOpen.org and SoHo Pop-Up Store (Full story …)
Frey Wins Fifth Annual BWI
BOSTON — Celeste Frey won this year's Boston Women's Invitational 6-2, 6-2 over Erika Bueno. Frey is a resident of Gloucester, Massachusetts and Bueno resides in Charlestown. The event was held at the Beverly Golf and Tennis Club. The tournament... (Full story …)
August 14, 2008
Rising Star Jessie Levine and USTA Boys' 18s National Champion Austin Krajicek Headline US Open Wild Cards
Six Americans Awarded Entry. Local Tennis Player Bryan Koniecko (Syosset) Receives Qualifying Wild Card (Full story …)
August 13, 2008
USTA to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Open Era at the 2008 US Open
40 Champions in 40 Years to Be Honored in Special On-Court Ceremony. Historic Event will be Celebrated Throughout Tournament with Commemorative Book, Special Clothing Lines, Collectibles and Video Vignettes. (Full story …)
US Open Wild Cards Awarded to Four Teenagers
Other Wild Cards Include U.S. Fed Cuppers Jamea Jackson and Ahsha Rolle (Full story …)
August 7, 2008
Jelena Jankovic Uses Prince O3 Technology to Become World's New No.1
23 year-old Jelena Jankovic will officially become the new No.1 ranked female tennis player in the world - only the 18th woman ever to claim the sport’s top spot. It has been a wild ride for the former No. 1... (Full story …)
August 5, 2008
Murray Claims First ATP Masters Series Title
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD players fought their way to victory last week at tournaments around the world. No. 8 seeded HEAD Player Andy Murray defeated World No. 3 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6 (5) to earn his first Masters Series Title... (Full story …)
July 29, 2008
HEAD Brand Shows Continued Success in 2008
Phoenix, Arizona -- Throughout 2008, the HEAD brand continues to show its success and proves to have some of the most dominant racquets on tour. The 2008 Wimbledon Championships showed that HEAD continues to be dominant on tour. HEAD was... (Full story …)
July 25, 2008
SRO SPORTS The Exclusive Distributor of Wimbledon DVDs Brings Tennis Fans the Greatest Match of All Time 2008 Wimbledon Final: Nadal vs. Federer Wimbledon Has a New King!
New York, NY (July 24, 2008) –- Tennis fans can now relive the greatest match in tennis history as SRO Sports, the exclusive distributor of Wimbledon DVDs, announces the release of. 2008Wimbledon Final: Nadal vs. Federer. This historic DVD will... (Full story …)
July 23, 2008
Following in the Champion’s footsteps: Babolat introduces new line of Nadal Junior racquets
Boulder, Colorado -- 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 are designed for budding... (Full story …)
July 22, 2008
HEAD Pros Enjoy Success at Recent Tournaments
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — 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, becoming... (Full story …)
July 15, 2008
Robredo Wins Battle Between Dunlop Tour Team Members
Third Win on Tour this Season for Aerogel Racquets (Full story …)
July 10, 2008
Tennis Channel to Unveil Top-Five Temper Tantrums of all Time
LOS ANGELES -- 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 smashes and over-the-top... (Full story …)
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. (Full story …)
July 8, 2008
Dimitrov Claims Boys Championship at Wimbledon
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — 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 the prestigious junior title,... (Full story …)
HEAD Pros Swing for Success at Wimbledon
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — 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 Federer,... (Full story …)
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. (Full story …)
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!... (Full story …)
June 24, 2008
Ivo Karlovic wins Slazenger Open in Nottingham
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — 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. 3 seed Fernando Verdasco 7-5,... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
June 20, 2008
New James Blake Website Launches
Emphasis on Charitable Causes and Fan Interaction (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
June 10, 2008
Patrick McEnroe and Tracy Austin Earn USPTA Certification
-- Former ATP and WTA tour players receive Professional 1 certification -- (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
June 4, 2008
Prince Brand Sees Significant Presence at Roland Garros
Prince Brand Sees Significant Presence in footwear and apparel (in addition to racquets) at Major for First Time in Company History (Full story …)
May 30, 2008
USPTA’s Junior Circuit Offers Tennis Competition for Novice Juniors
-- Program provides skill-appropriate tournaments that build enthusiasm -- (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
May 21, 2008
HEAD Re-Signs Tennis Sensation Murray
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — 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 Director of Global... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
May 15, 2008
Prince PPI Program Crowns First World Team Champion in Rome
Heads to Tulsa for PPI All-American Individual Championships. Revolutionary Junior Program Set to Showcase U.S Talent in front of Division I Coaches (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
May 2, 2008
USPTA to Host Tennis Across America 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 (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
April 22, 2008
Top 50 TWC Facilities Recognized
Facilities lauded for taking a proactive role delivering tennis across the U.S. (Full story …)
The USPTA Invites Everyone to Play Tennis - for the health Of It!
-- USPTA introduces newest initiative -- (Full story …)
April 15, 2008
Sharapova Wins Bausch and Lomb Championships for Third Title of Year
2008 Australian Open Champ Keeps Wins Coming for O3 Racquet Technology (Full story …)
April 10, 2008
HEAD Re-Signs Tennis Sensation Young
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — 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, Young, who plays with... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
April 7, 2008
Prince Dominates Sony Ericsson Open
7 of 12 Finalists and 5 Champions! (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
March 26, 2008
Nadal to Blog for Tennis.com During 2008 Sony Ericsson Open
NEW YORK, NY -- 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 ranked player in... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
March 25, 2008
Federer, Bryans Win Multiple ATP Awards
Miami, Florida — 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 won... (Full story …)
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.... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
HEAD Pros Swing to Victory at Recent Tournaments
KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — 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 win against HEAD fellow... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
January 16, 2008
Top Players Switch to New Wilson [K]Factor Rackets
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 (Full story …)
January 9, 2008
Isner and Jankovic Wielding New O3 Speedport White
Design and Feel of Prince’s New Racquet Appealing to Wide Range of Elite Players (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
November 13, 2007
Ashaway Sponsors 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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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,... (Full story …)
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,... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
October 2, 2007
Dunlop and Fluor Team Up to Grow Tennis in the Upstate
Local Sports Manufacturer Helps Sponsor Tennis Wellness Program (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
September 17, 2007
World’s Top 8 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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
September 13, 2007
Bryan Bros. Clinch Stanford ATP Doubles Race
American Twins Finish Year-end No. 1 for Third Straight Year (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
Prince Sports, Inc. Joins Fight to Improve Environmental Practices in Sports
Tennis Leader Joins Billie Jean King’s GreenSlam Initiative (Full story …)
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.,... (Full story …)
August 30, 2007
Billie Jean King launches GreenSlam
New Initiative Aims to Improve Environmental Practices in Sports. (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
August 27, 2007
Dunlop Star James Blake Wins Pilot Pen Championship
Enters US Open After Notching 10th ATP Career Singles Title. (Full story …)
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. (Full story …)
August 22, 2007
Sharapova to Debut Limited Edition Racquet Bags at 2007 U.S. Open
Tennis Superstar Brings Fashion and Function to On-Court Collection (Full story …)
August 15, 2007
USTA to Celebrate 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. (Full story …)
August 8, 2007
Dunlop Star Tommy Robredo Captures 5th Career ATP Title
Wins Second Championship at Poland’s Orange Prokom Open. (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 community... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
Bryan Brothers Already Seeing Benefits From New O3 Speedport Black
Bordentown, NJ -- 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, the Brothers went on... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
July 16, 2007
International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Now Available Online, On Demand
Sampras Delivers Emotional Speech in Saturday’s Induction Ceremony (Full story …)
This Week in Women’s Tennis: Internazionali Femminili di Tennis di Palermo and 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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
Sampras, Sanchez-Vicario to Enter Hall of Fame
Induction Honors For Davidson and Adams (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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. (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
June 19, 2007
Head Wants to Know: 'Are You Radical Enough?'
Submit your video clip for a chance to hit with Agassi. (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
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... (Full story …)
June 12, 2007
Dunlop's Alicia Molik Wins French Open Doubles
Australian Star Captures Her 2nd Grand Slam Title (Full story …)
Dunlop Sweepstakes Celebrates James Blake's Return
Guess Which Aerogel Racquet Blake Will Play for Chance to go to the US Open (Full story …)
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. (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
June 4, 2007
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) (Full story …)
May 26, 2007
James Blake Returns to Dunlop
Fan Favorite and Nine-Time Singles Champion Inks New Deal (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
Rome Title Marks Year-Long Comeback For Jelena Jankovic
22-Year-Old Credits Hard Work and O3 Technology For Turnaround; Heads Into Paris Confident (Full story …)
May 22, 2007
HEAD Wants to Know: 'Are You Radical Enough?'
Submit your video clip for a chance to hit with Agassi. (Full story …)
May 1, 2007
Taylor Dent Earns USPTA Certification
ATP tour player receives Professional 1 certification (Full story …)
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. (Full story …)
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 (Full story …)
Hall of Famers McEnroe, Courier and Wilander Will Be Jointed by Cash and Ferreira in Gibson Guitar Champions Cup
Tickets on Sale Now through Tennisfame.com (Full story …)
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