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July 2017

Wilson Debuts Limited Edition Blade and Burn Wilson recently debuted its 2017 Limited Edition (LE) Blade and Burn racquet lines. Inspired by player feedback that having confident and strong colors on a racquet is a simple and powerful way... (Click here to read more...)

June 2017

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UVA’s Brian Boland Named USTA Head of Men’s Tennis University of Virginia men’s head coach Brian Boland has been named the next Head of Men’s Tennis for USTA Player Development. Boland will report directly to USTA Player Development General... (Click here to read more...)

May 2017

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April 2017

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USTA, Deloitte Announce Wide-Ranging Relationship The USTA announced a long-term and comprehensive agreement with Deloitte, in which the leading professional services organization will sponsor both the U.S. Davis Cup and U.S. Fed Cup teams, as well as become an... (Click here to read more...)

March 2017

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January 2017

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View as PDF Information to help you run your business TSRs Gather for Development Meeting Staff from seven USTA sections gathered in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 18-20 for a TSR Regional Meeting designed to strengthen professional development in both sales... (Click here to read more...)

November 2016

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February 2016

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3rd Annual T.O.M. Conference Attracts Top Experts & Leaders The third annual Tennis Owners & Managers (T.O.M.) Conference, presented by the Tennis Industry Association, will bring together top leaders from inside and outside the tennis industry. The event will... (Click here to read more...)

January 2016

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Exec Team Named for USTA National Campus Kurt Kamperman (right) has been named to oversee the operation of the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., adding to his responsibilities as chief executive of Commnity Tennis. In addition, Craig Morris... (Click here to read more...)

November 2015

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Former USTA, TIA Prez Haggerty To Head ITF Former USTA and TIA President Dave Haggerty was elected president of the International Tennis Federation on Sept. 25 at the ITF Annual General Meeting in Santiago, Chile. Haggerty will serve a... (Click here to read more...)

September 2015

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Register Your September Play Events at YouthTennis.com Tennis providers can use the power of Nickelodeon, the No. 1 media brand for kids and parents, to help grow their youth tennis programs in September. The USTA’s partnership with Nickelodeon means... (Click here to read more...)

August 2015

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USTA Names Outstanding Facility Award Winners Thirteen tennis facilities are winners in the 34th annual USTA Facility Awards Program, which recognizes excellence in construction and/or renovation. The facilities will be honored at the USTA’s Semi-Annual Meeting on Sept. 6.... (Click here to read more...)

July 2015

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Timothy Russell Named New CEO of ITA The Intercollegiate Tennis Association board of directors has appointed Dr. Timothy Russell as the new CEO of the ITA. Russell will take over July 1 from longtime ITA CEO David Benjamin, who... (Click here to read more...)

June 2015

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Martin Blackman to Head USTA Player Development The speculation on who would replace Patrick McEnroe at the helm of USTA Player Development ended in early April when the USTA tapped coach and former pro tour player Martin Blackman. As... (Click here to read more...)

May 2015

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Roy Barth Elected New PTR President Roy Barth of Kiawah Island, S.C., has been elected as the new president of the PTR Board of Directors. Elected to serve as vice president is Karl Hale of Toronto, Canada. Ajay Pant... (Click here to read more...)

April 2015

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James Blake Named Chair of USTA Foundation Former World No. 4 pro player James Blake has been named chairman of the USTA Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Foundation is the USTA’s national charitable organization. In his new role, Blake... (Click here to read more...)

March 2015

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Key Industry Conferences Set for Indian Wells, CA Two key tennis industry conferences are set for March in Indian Wells, Calif., bringing together tennis industry executives, legends, pros, coaches and other sports and business personalities. The events are the... (Click here to read more...)

February 2015

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Cal Products Acquires Latexite, Premier, Guardian Leading sports surface manufacturer California Products Corp. has acquired three companies that officials say will expand and strengthen the products and services provided by California Sports Surfaces (CSS). Latexite International Inc., Premier Concepts... (Click here to read more...)

January 2015

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November 2014

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Patrick McEnroe to Leave USTA Player Development After 6½ years as the USTA’s general manager of Player Development, Patrick McEnroe announced he is resigning from the position. The announcement came during a news conference at the US Open. McEnroe... (Click here to read more...)

September 2014

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USTA Picks Facility Winners Twelve tennis facilities are winners in the 33rd annual USTA Facility Awards Program, which recognizes excellence in construction and/or renovation. The facilities were honored at the USTA’s Semi-Annual Meeting in New York City on Aug.... (Click here to read more...)

August 2014

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Host a Free ‘Tennis Play Event’ To Boost Your Business Looking for a way to bring in more business, and to spread the word about tennis? Host a USTA Free Tennis Play Event or Play Day in the month... (Click here to read more...)

July 2014

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June 2014

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Tennis Teachers Conference Returns to US Open Registration is now open for the 2014 Tennis Teachers Conference at the Grand Hyatt New York, in conjunction with the US Open. The four-day conference, beginning on Aug. 22, brings together the... (Click here to read more...)

May 2014

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Join the ‘Try Tennis for Free’ Promotion There’s a new promotion in tennis designed to bring in players and get them out on the courts. “Try Tennis for Free” is a joint effort by the Tennis Industry Association, the... (Click here to read more...)

April 2014

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February 2014

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USTA, PTR, USPTA, USOC Launch ‘Coach Youth Tennis’ Curriculum Working in collaboration, the USTA, PTR, USPTA and U.S. Olympic Committee will launch in February the educational curriculum program “Coach Youth Tennis,” to improve the quality and standards of teaching... (Click here to read more...)

January 2014

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Babolat Unveils New Play Pure Drive ‘Connected’ Racquet The new Babolat Play Pure Drive — 10 years in the making — was unveiled to leading retailers in November, with distribution in the U.S. started in December. The Babolat Play... (Click here to read more...)

November 2013

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RSI to Change Name to ‘Tennis Industry’ In mid-September, Racquet Sports Industry, the world’s largest tennis trade magazine, announced it will change its name back to Tennis Industry (TI). The name change, along with a redesign, will debut with... (Click here to read more...)

September 2013

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August 2013

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USTA, PTR, USPTA to Present 10U Conference The USTA, together with the PTR and USPTA, will host a two-day 10 and Under Tennis conference that will feature coaching/teaching presentations from world-renowned speakers on topics such as how to work... (Click here to read more...)

July 2013

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June 2013

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Tennis Economy Up 3%, Says New Report Tennis in the U.S. is a $5.57 billion business, according to the latest edition of the State of the Industry report, recently released by the Tennis Industry Association. That represents a 3%... (Click here to read more...)

May 2013

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Marketplace Fairness Act Passes Senate There may be good news soon for brick-and-mortar tennis pro and specialty shops. In March, the U.S. Senate, by a large bi-partisan majority, voted for an amendment to the budget bill that would require... (Click here to read more...)

April 2013

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USTA Study Shows Positive Influences of Tennis USTA Serves, the national charitable foundation of the USTA, recently released the results of the USTA Serves Special Report, “More Than a Sport: Tennis, Education and Health.” The study, conducted among high... (Click here to read more...)

March 2013

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February 2013

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Head, Djokovic Introduce Graphene Speed Pro Head has introduced the new YouTek Graphene Speed Pro racquet, which world No. 1 Novak Djokovic debuted at the Australian Open in January. The new frame introduces Head Graphene. According to Head, the... (Click here to read more...)

January 2013

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November 2012

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Industry Veteran John Embree Named As New CEO/Executive Director for USPTA Industry veteran John Embree is the new CEO/Executive Director of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association. Embree will take the administrative reigns from Tim Heckler, who will retire at... (Click here to read more...)

September 2012

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FCC Ruling Favors Tennis Channel Over Comcast The Federal Communications Commission’s 3-2 ruling in July in favor of Tennis Channel over cable giant Comcast may have come just in time for US Open fans. Although at press time Comcast... (Click here to read more...)

August 2012

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June 2012

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Prince Sports Files for Bankruptcy Protection Prince Sports Inc. announced on May 1 that it filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 reorganization in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The filing, which includes Prince’s U.S. affiliates, also included a proposed plan of... (Click here to read more...)

May 2012

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January 2012

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PTR Symposium Set for February in Orlando The PTR’s annual International Tennis Symposium will move to Orlando in 2012 — taking place at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando Feb. 24-27. The Symposium attracts nearly 1,000 tennis teachers... (Click here to read more...)

November 2011

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U.S. Senate Appropriations Funds PEP for 2012-2013 In a victory for physical education funding, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has followed the recommendation of the Labor, Health and Education Subcommittee and included $78 million in funding for the Carol... (Click here to read more...)

September 2011

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USTA Invests $1.3 Million for 10U in 26 Markets The USTA will invest $1.3 million to introduce 10 and Under Tennis in 26 communities. The USTA’s goal over the next five years is to bring 10 and Under Tennis... (Click here to read more...)

August 2011

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Industry Veteran Embree Joins Donnay USA Tennis industry veteran John Embree has joined Donnay USA as a consultant to be its director of sales and lead marketing efforts in the U.S., the racquet brand announced. Embree has served in... (Click here to read more...)

July 2011

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10 and Under Tennis Promotions Hit Nationally Now is the time to start promoting 10 and Under Tennis in your community, as the USTA’s advertising and promotional campaign to bring more kids into the game hits nationally, including a... (Click here to read more...)

June 2011

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W.H. Easter Egg Roll Features 10U Tennis, Obama Visit The 133rd annual White House Easter Egg Roll took place on April 25 on the South Lawn with 30,000 people attending and lots of activities and entertainment, including a 10... (Click here to read more...)

May 2011

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Tennis Participation Jumps 46% for 2000-2010 The latest data from the Physical Activity Council (PAC) shows participation in the sport grew 46% from 2000 through 2010, making tennis by far the fastest growing traditional participation sport in the U.S.... (Click here to read more...)

April 2011

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USTA, First Lady Team For ‘Let’s Move!’ Campaign The USTA has teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign to encourage young people across the country to get active, try tennis and lead healthy lifestyles. Part of... (Click here to read more...)

March 2011

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Babolat Teams Up with Roland Garros Babolat and Roland Garros have signed a five-year deal in which the French equipment manufacturer will provide the official ball for the French Open, stringing services for the tournament and a line of... (Click here to read more...)

February 2011

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Maria Sharapova Switches from Prince to Head Former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova has joined the Head stable of players and, according to the company, is working with Head to develop a new racquet for her game. The 23-year-old... (Click here to read more...)

January 2011

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November 2010

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Jon Muir Confirmed for 2nd Term as TIA President Jon Muir will remain on as president of the Tennis Industry Association for a second term, following recommendations from the TIA board of directors and its executive committee, to help see... (Click here to read more...)

September 2010

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Prince Announces Management Changes Prince Sports has appointed Gordon Boggis as chief executive officer. In addition, George Napier is retiring as chairman and CEO, but will stay connected to Prince as vice chairman. And Sam Cook joins Prince as... (Click here to read more...)

August 2010

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Sampras, Agassi, Mac, Lendl to Meet in MSG Event 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 court in the... (Click here to read more...)

July 2010

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USTA Tennis Teachers Conference Celebrates its 40th Year The USTA’s 40th Tennis Teachers Conference will be in New York City from Aug. 28 to 31. The event is a leading resource for teaching professionals, organizers and coaches. It will be... (Click here to read more...)

June 2010

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PTR to Debut Spring TennisFest in March 2011 Starting in March 2011, PTR will host an annual event on Hilton Head Island, S.C., for college tennis teams on spring break. “With more than 200 college coaches who are PTR members,... (Click here to read more...)

May 2010

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TIA Is Part of D.C. Lobbying Effort Sports industry leaders, executives, and celebrity athletes took to Capitol Hill on March 10 to “Get America Moving” by lobbying members of Congress to support the Carol M. White Physical Education Program and... (Click here to read more...)

April 2010

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Hall of Fame to Induct Doubles Stars, Wheelchair Leader The International Tennis Hall of Fame class of 2010 will include two doubles teams, Todd Woodbridge-Mark Woodforde and Gigi Fernandez-Natasha Zvereva, former player Owen Davidson, wheelchair tennis pioneer Brad Parks, and,... (Click here to read more...)

March 2010

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USTA Creates US Open National Playoffs The USTA is launching the US Open National Playoffs, which will provide the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to earn a wild card into the 2010 US Open Qualifying... (Click here to read more...)

February 2010

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Kempin Named CEO/President of Head USA Kevin Kempin has been named the CEO and president of Head USA, with responsibility for the Racquet Sport and Winter Sport divisions. Kempin previously was president of HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports, a position he... (Click here to read more...)

January 2010