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July 26, 2014

USPTA partners with TrueCar

HOUSTON — The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) announced a new member benefit for USPTA Professionals through a partnership with TrueCar.com that enables members to receive significant discounts on vehicle purchases. The USPTA Auto Buying Program through TrueCar.com gives... (Full story …)

PTR Instructing Wheelchair Tennis Workshop

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will conduct an Instructing Wheelchair Tennis Workshop on Sunday, September 14 from 10am until 3pm at Chaplin Park Tennis Center on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This course is for tennis... (Full story …)

Ashaway offers new bulk reels

Two popular strings now available in 360-ft (110 m) and 720-ft (220 m) reels, ideal for hybrid stringing. -- 100% Zyex® monofilament construction increases elongation, decreases stiffness for easy playing soft power. -- Comfortable, arm-friendly performance ideal for stand-alone use or as part of a hybrid combination. (Full story …)

July 25, 2014

Pro introduces children to the magic of tennis

A Magical Racquet Ride: Journey to the Four Grand Slam Tournaments of Tennis, by Marissa Irvin Gould (Full story …)

USTA honors 12 outstanding facilities

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA today announced 12 winners of its 33rd annual USTA Facility Awards Program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. Each facility will be honored at the USTA... (Full story …)

July 22, 2014

TGA launches first franchise in Oregon

Former banking executive brings innovative school-based program in partnership with USTA to southern Oregon. (Full story …)

Orr joins HEAD Penn team

Phoenix, AZ — HEAD Penn Racquetball is excited to announce that Mike Orr has signed a contract as the company’s newest sponsored racquetball player. Orr joins HEAD Penn as a nationally ranked age division champion and one of the top... (Full story …)

July 21, 2014

Longacre named acting head pro

Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, DE — Austin Longacre, the University of Delaware’s all-time career singles win leader upon his graduation, joins the Sea Colony Tennis Center as Acting Head Pro for the 2014 summer season. In addition to teaching private... (Full story …)

July 17, 2014

Tennis Channel to cover US Open Series

Network to Showcase Summer Hard-Court Season Prior to 2014 US Open (Full story …)

July 15, 2014

Davis Cup tickets now on sale

United States vs Slovakia. Matches to be played at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, September 12-14 (Full story …)

Carson continues impressive year

Huntington Beach, California — With a pair of national championships and a world championship already under his belt, Rocky Carson added to his impressive 2014 year with win in the Men’s Singles Division at the World Outdoor Racquetball (WOR) Championships... (Full story …)