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May 29, 2023

NCAA D1 Singles, Doubles Champs Crowned at National Campus

Georgia’s Ethan Quinn and UCLA’s Fangran Tian were crowned NCAA DI men’s and women’s singles national champions Saturday at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. (Full story …)

May 25, 2023

Pro Padel League Signs Deal with CBS Sports; to Air June 22 PPL Match

The Pro Padel League (PPL) - North America’s first professional Padel league - is excited to announce that the PPL and CBS Sports have signed a deal to air the PPL’s Championship Match on CBS Sports Network. The two-hour programming will cover the PPL Championship Match on June 11th and will air tape delayed on CBS Sports Network on June 22nd at 7p.m. ET. (Full story …)

Ellesse Named Official On-Court Apparel Partner of the APP

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the nation’s preeminent pickleball tour for professionals and amateurs, has announced a significant addition to its partner roster with the iconic sports fashion brand ellesse joining as its Official On-Court Apparel partner. (Full story …)

May 22, 2023

'Florida Tennis' Founder Jim Martz Sells Publication, Will Remain as Editor

Jim Martz, founder of Florida Tennis magazine in 1992, has sold the award-winning publication to Matt Pressman, who has an extensive background in the magazine industry and tennis. Pressman recently launched Florida Racquet Sports, LLC to complete the sale and expand the reach of Florida Tennis. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel Platforms to Show Nearly 1,750 Live Hours at French Open

Tennis Channel will have live coverage every day of the 15-day French Open again this year, its 17th year in Paris, from May 28-June 11. Between the network, its subscription-service Tennis Channel Plus and its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel T2, fans will have access to close to 1,750 live hours of matches at Roland Garros. (Full story …)

May 18, 2023

Grand Slam Tennis Tours Named Travel Partner for USTA New England

USTA New England has announced a strategic partnership with Grand Slam Tennis Tours as the Official Travel Partner of the section. (Full story …)

May 12, 2023

Historic NCAA Tennis Championships Under Way at USTA National Campus

A historic 2023 NCAA Tennis Championships is under way at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, as the facility is hosting the DI, DII and DIII men’s and women’s championships. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel to Celebrate 20th Anniversary Milestone May 15

Tennis Channel - with more live coverage than any sports network - will celebrate its 20th anniversary on air Monday, May 15. In two decades the network has grown from an idea in Los Angeles to the U.S. media home of the sport across different-but-complementary linear television, subscription video-on-demand (SVOD), online and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms. (Full story …)

May 10, 2023

Seville to Host 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals Nov. 7-12

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that Seville, Spain will host the Finals of the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge. (Full story …)

May 5, 2023

USTA Names Liz McSorley Managing Director–Strategy and Innovation

The USTA has named Liz McSorley, a seasoned management consultant and executive leader, as the organization's Managing Director, Strategy and Innovation. This newly-created position will be based in Orlando and McSorley will report to Craig Morris, the USTA’s Chief Executive, Community Tennis. (Full story …)

May 1, 2023

Harlem Junior Tennis & Education to Celebrate Children, Honor Supporters

Luminaries from the world of tennis, celebrity tennis fans, philanthropists and supporters will celebrate the impactful work the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) does helping and inspiring youngsters through tennis and education at the HJTEP Annual Gala on May 22nd at the Ziegfield Ballroom in New York City. (Full story …)