Awards
November 20, 2023
USTA Announces Winners of the 2023 Umpire Awards
The USTA announced that Thomas Conter, Denise Alexander and Brian Earley were named winners of the Nicholas E. Powell Award, Woodie Walker C.A.R.E. Award, and John T. McGovern Award, respectively. The awards, which honor those individuals who serve the game of tennis with distinction in their capacity as officials, were given out at the 2023 Annual Umpire Awards, which was held virtually recently. (Full story …)
October 13, 2023
Stacey Allaster Honored With Billie Jean King Leadership Award
USTA Chief Executive, Professional Tennis, and US Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster was honored with the Billie Jean King Leadership Award at the recent Women's Sports Foundation Annual Salute to Women in Sports. (Full story …)
October 11, 2023
Paes, Ivanovic, Moya Top Hall of Fame Fan Voting
India's Leander Paes topped the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Fan Vote in his first year on the ballot. Serbia’s Ana Ivanović finished second in the vote and Spain’s Carlos Moyá placed third. (Full story …)
August 29, 2023
USTA Names 29 Outstanding Facility Award Winners
e USTA announced that the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center in San Francisco was named the Featured Facility of the Year, the highest honor bestowed by the USTA on a tennis facility. The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center was one of 29 winners of the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program. (Full story …)
August 14, 2023
USTA Foundation to Award $1 Million in College Scholarships
The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), announced that it has granted 49 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $995,000. (Full story …)
March 22, 2023
Six PTR Members Gain International Master Professional Designation
The Professional Tennis Registry, the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals, has awarded six members the International Master Pro award at last month's PTR Symposium: Lynne Rolley, Delaine Mast, Herbert Schnaubelt, Oivind Sorvald, Wayne Elderton, and Frank Adams. (Full story …)
March 6, 2023
USTA Honors 2023 National Grassroots Tennis Award Winners
The USTA announced its 2023 national awards recipients honored for their dedication and contributions to growing the sport of tennis both locally and nationwide. The seven awards were bestowed at the 2023 USTA Annual Meeting & Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. (Full story …)
February 18, 2023
Wheelchair Tennis Greats Esther Vergeer, Rick Draney to Enter HOF
Eight-time Paralympic medalist Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands and Quad wheelchair tennis pioneer, American Rick Draney, have been elected to receive tennis’ ultimate honor - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (Full story …)
January 31, 2023
Jean Mills to be Inducted into PTR Hall of Fame
Jean Hughes Mills, a past president of the Professional Tennis Registry, will be inducted into the PTR Hall of Fame at the organization’s upcoming PTR International Tennis Symposium, to be held in Hilton Head Island, S.C., February 6-9. (Full story …)
January 19, 2023
Former Tennis Mag, Golf Digest Photog to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The PGA of America named Stephen Szurlej as the third recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Photojournalism. Szurlej and his outstanding career will be celebrated on May 17 during the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. (Full story …)
December 15, 2022
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2022 ‘Champions of Tennis’
Michael McNulty of New Orleans, the president and chairman of the board for the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), has been named “Person of the Year” for 2022 by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2023 issue. McNulty led off the magazine’s 22nd annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honor people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)
November 30, 2022
Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Presents 2022 Awards
At the recent Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Conference held in Rancho Mirage, Calif., PPR Chairman Hemel Cosme and PPR President & CEO Dan Santorum presented the organization’s annual awards. (Full story …)
November 18, 2022
USTA Announces 4 Winners of 2022 Umpire Awards
The USTA announced that Dean Richardville, Patrick Zuraski, Chase Urban and Greg Allensworth were named winners of the Nicholas E. Powell Award, Woodie Walker C.A.R.E. Award, Jr. McGovern Award, and John T. McGovern Award, respectively. The awards, which honor those individuals who serve the game of tennis with distinction in their capacity as officials, will be given out at the 2022 Annual Umpire Awards, to be held virtually on November 18. (Full story …)
August 22, 2022
Jon Wertheim, Richard & Demi Weitz to be Honored at Hall of Fame Legends Ball
Journalist Jon Wertheim and RWQuarantunes, created by Richard and Demi Weitz, will be honored by the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Legends Ball presented by BNP Paribas, to be held on Saturday, September 10 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. (Full story …)
August 16, 2022
USTA Announces 2022 Outstanding Facility Award Recipients
The USTA today announced that 33 tennis facilities were named winners of the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Award, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. (Full story …)
July 8, 2022
CalTech's Anna Tifrea Named Inaugural ITA Sally Ride STEM Award Winner
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is pleased to announce that Anna Tifrea from the California Institute of Technology is the inaugural winner of the 2022 ITA Sally Ride STEM Award Winner as endowed by Tam O’Shaughnessy. (Full story …)
June 20, 2022
Nominate for the 2022 USTA Outstanding Facility Awards
Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? Do you work at or manage a facility that you feel deserves national recognition? Apply now for the 40th annual USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program. (Full story …)
June 1, 2022
Army's Caroline Vincent Named ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award Winner
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is pleased to announce Army’s Caroline Vincent as the 2022 ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award Winner as endowed by Billie Jean King. (Full story …)
December 10, 2021
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2021 ‘Champions of Tennis’
Toni Wiley of Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center is Racquet Sports Industry magazine’s “Person of the Year” and USTA Southern Executive Director John Callen receives RSI’s inaugural “Lifetime Achievement Award,” while individuals and organizations from across the country are recognized in 24 additional categories. (Full story …)
ASBA Honors Distinguished Tennis, Pickleball, Sports Facilities
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA members, which best exemplify construction excellence. (Full story …)
Court Builder David Marsden Wins ASBA 'Industry Merit Award'
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, presented its Industry Merit award to David Marsden, CTCB of Boston Tennis Court Construction Company in Hanover, Mass. (Full story …)
USTA Names Recipients of Grassroots Tennis Awards
The USTA announced its 2021 awards recipients honored for their dedication and contributions to growing the sport of tennis both locally and nationwide. The six awards were bestowed at the 2021 USTA Celebrating Community Champions virtual ceremony on Dec. 8. (Full story …)
November 16, 2021
USTA Announces Winners of 2021 Umpire Awards
The USTA announced Doug Rice, Lynda Hinshaw, Scotty Moore, and Beverly Kris Jaeger-Helton as the winners of the Nicholas E. Powell Award, Woodie Walker C.A.R.E. Award, Jr. McGovern Award, and John T. McGovern Award, respectively. (Full story …)
August 19, 2021
USTA Names 2021 Outstanding Facility Award Recipients
The USTA announced that 25 tennis facilities were named winners of the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Award, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. (Full story …)
June 22, 2021
Nominate for the USTA Outstanding Facility Awards
Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? Do you work at or manage a facility that you feel deserves national recognition? Apply now for the 39th annual USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program. (Full story …)
May 11, 2021
Tennis Channel Names Winners in 'America's Top Coach' Contest
Florida’s Jackie Bohannon of Sarasota and John A. Richards III of Orlando Win Top Honors, will be Recognized on Television Network, in Tennis Magazine and other Platforms (Full story …)
May 3, 2021
Southern Tennis Foundation Establishes David Mauritson Scholarship
The Southern Tennis Foundation (STF), the charitable arm of United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southern Section, announces the establishment of the David R. Mauritson Memorial Scholarship. His wife of nearly 43 years, Eleanora, of Fairhope, Ala., donated $30,000 to the foundation to support an annual $1,000 scholarship beginning this year. (Full story …)
April 12, 2021
Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for Grow-the-Game Awards
The success of tennis as a thriving global sport is fueled by countless dedicated leaders and organizations who work tirelessly to grow the game. As part of our commitment to celebrating excellence in tennis, the International Tennis Hall of Fame annually honors these dedicated leaders and organizations by the presentation of two special awards. (Full story …)
March 1, 2021
Kai Schrameyer Named Recipient of 2021 Brad Parks Award
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that three-time Paralympic medallist and former ITF World Champion Kai Schrameyer of Germany has been named as the recipient of the ITF’s Brad Parks Award for 2021. (Full story …)
February 24, 2021
Van der Meer, Hewitt, Original 9 to be Inducted into Hall of Fame
Tennis teaching legend Dennis Van der Meer, former world No. 1 and two-time major champion Lleyton Hewitt, and the trailblazing Original 9 of women’s professional tennis will be the recipients of the ultimate honor in tennis this year, induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (Full story …)
December 16, 2020
Racquet Sports Industry Names 2020 ‘Champions of Tennis’
Michael Dowse, the CEO and executive director of the U.S. Tennis Association, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2020 by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2021 issue. Dowse led off the magazine’s 20th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honor people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)
August 19, 2020
USTA Foundation to Award $310,000 in College Scholarships
he USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that it has granted 32 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $310,000. (Full story …)
April 29, 2020
USTA Play Dev Names Coaching Awards; Honors Gauff, Berger, Others
The USTA announced that Corey Gauff, father and coach of teenage sensation Coco Gauff, was named the 2019 Team USA Developmental Coach of the Year as part of USTA Player Development’s annual Team USA Coaching Awards. Northwest High Performance Tennis in Kirkland, Wash., was named the 2019 Team USA Developmental Program of the Year, while USTA Eastern was named the 2019 Team USA Player Development Section of the Year. Renowned coach Jay Berger was given this year’s Team USA Legendary Coach honor. (Full story …)
March 31, 2020
Nominate For the USTA Outstanding Facility Awards
Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? Do you work at or manage a facility that you feel deserves national recognition? Apply now for the 39th annual USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program. Visit usta.com/facilityaward. (Full story …)
Manolo Santana, Fred Stolle Honored with ITF Philippe Chatrier Award
The International Tennis Federation announced that Spain’s Manolo Santana and Australia’s Fred Stolle have both been awarded the ITF’s highest honour, the ITF Philippe Chatrier Award. (Full story …)
February 17, 2020
Universal Tennis Named PTR Partner of the Year
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during its International Tennis Symposium on Hilton Head Island, S.C., including its "Partner of the Year" award, to Universal Tennis. (Full story …)
Beltrame, Cash, Santorum Named PTR International Master Professionals
Lorenzo Beltrame, Doug Cash and Dan Santorum have been named a PTR International Master Professionals. The designation recognizes those who have made significant contributions to PTR and the game of tennis throughout their careers. The three were honored last week during the PTR International Tennis Symposium. (Full story …)
January 30, 2020
Bleachr's TennisONE App Wins Fifth Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge
The winner of the 2020 Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge is Bleachr LLC’s TennisONE App, which is a mobile hub for all things tennis, providing live scoring, AI “ball tracer” technology, player stats, social games and other tennis content. (Full story …)
January 9, 2020
International Tennis Hall of Fame Policies Amended for Contributor Category
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has amended the Policies & Procedures of Enshrinement, specifically for the Contributor Category. Starting with the Class of 2021, the eligibility criteria for the Contributor Category has been amended to be defined as “a true pioneer, visionary leader, or individual / group who has made a transcendent impact on the sport.” (Full story …)
January 6, 2020
Three Finalists Chosen to Present at 2020 Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge
Three finalists have been chosen to present at the 2020 Tennis Industry INNOVATION CHALLENGE, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23, during the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show in Orlando, Fla. Bleachr, Hydrogen Sports and Mojjo will present five-minute pitches about their new product or service to a panel of judges—and in front of an audience of tennis and racquet sports industry leaders—in a “Shark Tank”-like competition to determine a winner. (Full story …)
December 29, 2019
ASBA Announces 2019 Game Changer Award Winners
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for designers, builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual Game Changer awards. Winners were announced at the recent Technical Meeting, held in Orlando, Florida. A record attendance of more than 750 industry members attended the meeting, coming from both the U.S. and worldwide. (Full story …)
December 19, 2019
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2019 “Champions of Tennis”
Dan Faber, the executive director of the USTA Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the U.S. Tennis Association, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2019 by Racquet Sports Industry magazine (formerly Tennis Industry magazine) in the publication’s [January 2020 issue](http://www.tennisindustrymag.com/issues/202001/index.php). Faber led off the magazine’s 19th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)
December 15, 2019
PTR Symposium Feb. 10-13; Tribute to Dennis Van der Meer Feb. 9
The Professional Tennis Registry will host its premier coaching event, the International Tennis Symposium, Feb. 10-13 at the Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C. More than 45 industry experts will conduct classroom and on-court presentations at the PTR Symposium. (Full story …)
ASBA Honors Distinguished Tennis, Pickleball, Sports Facilities
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA members, which best exemplify construction excellence. (Full story …)
October 31, 2019
ITA Honors Longtime Smith College Tennis Coach Christine Davis
Long-time Smith College head women’s tennis coach Christine Davis has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the ITA Meritorious Service Award, presented by ConantLeadership. Davis will be presented with the award on Saturday, December 7, during the 2019 ITA Coaches Convention Awards Luncheon at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. (Full story …)
September 19, 2019
USTA Names Recipients of Grassroots Tennis Awards
The USTA announced its 2019 awards recipients honored for their dedication and contributions to growing the sport of tennis both locally and nationwide. The eight awards were bestowed at the USTA Semiannual Meeting and Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City on Sept. 2. (Full story …)
September 10, 2019
Challenges, Opportunities Presented at Annual TIA Tennis Forum
Nearly 250 tennis leaders, industry executives and tennis providers came together on the first day of play at the US Open for the 12th annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum, held at the Grand Hyatt New York. (Full story …)
August 27, 2019
USTA Honors Althea Gibson With Powerful New Sculpture
The USTA unveiled a dramatic new sculpture honoring trailblazer and tennis great Althea Gibson. The sculpture, created by Eric Goulder, was unveiled outside Arthur Ashe Stadium on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open. (Full story …)
August 21, 2019
Four Players on Ballot for 2020 Induction into Int'l. Tennis Hall of Fame
Four tennis legends have been named as candidates on the ballot for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020. The candidates are: Jonas Björkman, Sergi Bruguera, Goran Ivanišević and Conchita Martínez. (Full story …)
August 20, 2019
ITA Leadership Awards Weekend Opens Friday in New York
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) will honor 13 current and former college tennis players during the 2019 Leadership Awards Weekend later this week (August 23-25) in New York. (Full story …)
August 16, 2019
Tennis Legend Arthur Ashe to Join Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
Tennis champion and civil rights advocate Arthur Ashe will be inducted into the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, along with apparel retail pioneers Cheryl Singer and Andy Varat, the sister-brother team that created Tail activewear in 1974. The induction ceremony will take place at the Grand Hyatt New York during the [TIA Tennis Forum](https://www.tiaforum.org). (Full story …)
July 18, 2019
ITHOF Induction Ceremony Live on Tennis Channel July 20
Tennis Channel will offer live coverage of the 2019 International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Newport, R.I., on Saturday July 20, at 6 p.m. ET. Two-time Grand Slam singles champion Li Na, four-time Grand Slam champion Mary Pierce, and former World No. 1 and six-time Grand Slam champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov will be enshrined among the greatest players of all-time. Following Tennis Channel's telecast of the ceremony, fans will be able to watch on-demand on Tennis Channel Plus, the network's digital subscription service. (Full story …)
2019 US Open Prize Money Tops $57M, Richest Purse in Tennis History
The USTA announced that total player compensation for the 2019 US Open will surpass $57 million for the first time, maintaining the US Open as the richest purse in tennis history. The USTA worked collaboratively with the ATP and WTA Tour to determine specific prize money levels on a round-by-round basis, including for the US Open Qualifying Tournament. The individual payouts for each round of the tournament are all Grand Slam records. (Full story …)
July 15, 2019
Doug Conant Named 2019 ITA David A Benjamin Achievement Award Winner
International business leader Doug Conant, alumnus of Northwestern University’s Class of 1973 will receive the 2019 ITA David A Benjamin Achievement Award September 7 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame's (ITHF) Board of Governors Meeting in New York. (Full story …)
July 10, 2019
Business Leader Doug Conant Named 2019 ITA Achievement Award Winner
Doug Conant, alumnus of Northwestern University’s Class of 1973, and J.L. Kellogg School of Management’s Class of 1976, will receive a prestigious honor from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) when he is presented with the 2019 ITA David A Benjamin Achievement Award September 7. (Full story …)
June 20, 2019
Arthur Ashe Boulevard Celebration Set in Richmond
The national spotlight will shine on RVA and the legacy of tennis great Arthur Ashe June 20-22, when citizens, leaders, community organizers and members of the Ashe family celebrate the re-naming of Arthur Ashe Boulevard. (Full story …)
May 27, 2019
12th Annual TIA Forum Set for Aug. 26 in New York City
The 12th Annual TIA Tennis Forum will be held on Monday, Aug. 26, on the Ballroom Level of the Grand Hyatt New York City from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Full story …)
May 12, 2019
Tennis Resorts Online Names Top Resorts, Camps for 2019
Tennis Resorts Online has just published its rankings of the Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps for 2019. Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina and the Roy Emerson Tennis Weeks at the Gstaad Palace in Switzerland once again ranked as the top resort and top camp respectively. (Full story …)
March 29, 2019
Evert, Buccholz Are Inaugural Inductees in Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
The Orange Bowl Committee introduced Chris Evert and Earl H. “Butch” Buchholz as the inaugural inductees of the Orange Bowl Tennis Hall of Fame during a ceremony prior to the March 28 evening session of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. (Full story …)
March 28, 2019
USTA Names Recipients of Annual Awards
The United States Tennis Association announced the winners of its Annual Awards presented at the USTA Annual Meeting and Conference, held March 22-25, at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. The honorees were recognized for their dedication to growing the game at an awards luncheon. (Full story …)
March 13, 2019
Jamie Loeb, JC Aragone Win 2019 Oracle US Tennis Awards
Oracle CEO Mark Hurd, along with tennis Hall-of-Famer Chris Evert, announced today that tennis professionals Jamie Loeb and JC Aragone are the recipients of the third annual Oracle US Tennis Awards. (Full story …)
February 28, 2019
PTR to Recognize ACE Heroes Throughout 2019
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that it will recognize ACE Heroes. For the next year, every week the organization will honor a PTR tennis coach of color who has made or is making a positive impact in their community and the game. (Full story …)
February 19, 2019
Apply Now for USPTA National Awards
There is less than one month remaining to submit nominations for the 2019 USPTA National Awards Program. The Association is looking for deserving tennis-teaching professionals and coaches who are growing the game of tennis as it accepts nominations for the 2019 awards program. Awards are presented in every facet of the tennis business in which USPTA members work. (Full story …)
February 18, 2019
Capestany Named PTR Professional of the Year
Jorge Capestany, of Holland, Mich., has been named PTR Professional of the Year. A PTR International Master Professional, Capestany is one of only a handful of coaches who are both PTR and USPTA Master Professionals. He is also a certified Mental Toughness Specialist through Human Performance Institute. (Full story …)
January 15, 2019
Nominations Open Now for 2019 Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
Nominations are open now for the annual Tennis Industry Hall of Fame. Inductees for 2019 will be announced at the 12th Annual TIA Tennis Forum, to be held in New York City on Monday, Aug. 26. Visit TennisIndustry.org/HoF for more information or to nominate. (All nominations will be confidential.) Nominations for 2019 will close on July 1. (Full story …)
December 16, 2018
Cliff Drysdale Tennis Announces Year End ‘Cliffy Award’ Winners
Cliff Drysdale Tennis, the largest tennis management company in the U.S., announced their year-end ‘Cliffy Award’ winners Friday, with standout employees and clubs being recognized for its efforts in 2018. (Full story …)
December 13, 2018
Tennis Industry Magazine Names 2018 “Champions of Tennis”
Larry Ellison, the co-founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of software giant Oracle, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2018 by Tennis Industry magazine in the publication’s [January 2019 issue](http://www.tennisindustrymag.com/issues/201901/index.php). Ellison led off the magazine’s 18th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)
December 5, 2018
USPTA and ThanksUSA Announce Scholarship Recipients
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and ThanksUSA announced the recipients of the 2018-2019 USPTA/ThanksUSA scholarship program. (Full story …)
October 11, 2018
USPTA National Awards Program Open for Nominations
LAKE NONA, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2018) - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is now accepting nominations for the 2019 National Awards Program. The Association is looking for deserving tennis-teaching professionals and coaches who are growing the game of... (Full story …)
September 18, 2018
Journalist Clarey, Wilson Sporting Goods Honored by ITHOF
New York Times journalist Christopher Clarey and Wilson Sporting Goods were recently honored with special awards presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame in recognition of significant contributions to the sport. The awards were presented at the annual Legends Ball, which was themed to pay tribute to a significant milestone in tennis history, the 50th anniversary of the Open Era. (Full story …)
September 14, 2018
Santorum Receives National Public Parks Lifetime Achievement Award
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce that its CEO, Dan Santorum, received the National Public Parks Tennis Association (NPPTA) Jean and Hollis Smith Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, presented annually, recognizes an individual who has been an outstanding advocate, and who has promoted the NPPTA across the country. Past recipients include Hollis Smith, Alan G. Schwartz, Jodie Adams, Billie Jean King, Pat Freebody, Jean Smith, Karen Ford, NRPA, Kurt Kamperman, Ken McAllister, Scott Hanover, Pam Sloan and Katrina Adams. (Full story …)
September 6, 2018
USTA Honors Chris Evert, Don Tisdel With President's Award
The USTA has announced that 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Chris Evert and former USTA vice-president Don Tisdel have been honored with the United States Tennis Association’s President’s Award at the USTA Semi-Annual Meeting in New York. The President’s Award honors individuals who have given unusual and extraordinary service to the sport of tennis in the public’s interest. (Full story …)
May 30, 2018
USPTA Recognized at the 39th Annual Telly Awards
The USPTA was awarded three trophies at the 39th Annual Telly Awards for their USPTA For All Campaign. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and it is judged by leaders from video platforms, television and streaming networks, agencies, and production companies including Vice, Vimeo, Hearst Digital Media, and BuzzFeed. (Full story …)
March 26, 2018
USTA Names Annual Team USA Coaching Award Winners
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., (March 26, 2018) - The USTA today announced that Konstantin Anisimov, father and coach of 16-year old Amanda Anisimova, the youngest player in the WTA Top 150, was named as the 2017 Team USA Developmental Coach of... (Full story …)
Top Speakers and Experts to Present At TOM Conference
Dozens of top speakers and experts will present at the fifth annual Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference, which will focus on innovation, growth, business leadership and development. The conference runs from April 9 to 11, with optional specialty courses on Sunday, April 8. Visit [TheTOMConference.com](http://www.TheTOMConference.com) for information and to register (day session registration available). (Full story …)
March 21, 2018
USTA Names Recipients of Annual Awards
The United States Tennis Association today announced the winners of its Annual Awards presented at the USTA Annual Meeting and Conference, held March 17-19 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad, Calif. The honorees were recognized for their dedication to growing the game at an awards luncheon. (Full story …)
March 13, 2018
Nominate For the USTA Outstanding Facility Awards
Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? Do you work at or manage a facility that you feel deserves national recognition? Apply now for the 37th annual USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program. (Full story …)
February 27, 2018
DeHart, Mast, Waite Elected to PTR Board
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce three new members of the PTR Board of Directors were elected at the organization's Annual General Membership Meeting. The new board members who will serve three-year terms are Directors-at-Large Ken DeHart and Delaine Mast, and Jack Waite, who is serving as Secretary. (Full story …)
January 30, 2018
TI Publisher, TIA Prez Jeff Williams Named USTA Eastern Man of Year
Jeff Williams, president of the Tennis Industry Association and publisher of Tennis Industry magazine, was awarded the prestigious 2017 Leslie J. FitzGibbon Tennis Man of the Year Award by USTA Eastern at its Annual Awards Dinner on Jan. 28. Williams was recognized for his sustained involvement in growing the game through his pioneering, entrepreneurial pursuits and leadership over several decades that have made significant contributions to the sport locally, nationally and internationally. (Full story …)
January 24, 2018
Stich, Sukova To Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Germany's Michael Stich, a Wimbledon champion and former world No. 2, and Czech tennis legend Helena Sukova, a 14-time major champion in doubles and mixed doubles, have been elected to receive tennis' ultimate honor this year-induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (Full story …)
January 22, 2018
2018 USPTA Surface Championship Series Schedule Announced
The USPTA has announced the dates for the 2018 USPTA Surface Championship Series. Now in its 13th year, the USPTA Surface Championship Series gives USPTA-certified professionals an opportunity to showcase their playing skills and earn prize money. The tournaments are open to all USPTA-certified professionals in good standing. (Full story …)
December 18, 2017
Tennis Industry Magazine Names 2017 'Champions of Tennis'
Ajay Pant, the national tennis director for Life Time, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2017 by Tennis Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2018 issue. Pant led off the magazine’s 17th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)
December 6, 2017
ASBA Announces 2017 Award Winners
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for designers, builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA members, which best exemplify construction excellence. (Full story …)
November 20, 2017
Cal-Berkeley Men's Tennis Coach Wins ITA Service Award
Peter Wright, the University of California, Berkeley men's tennis head coach, has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the ITA Meritorious Service Award, presented by ConantLeadership. (Full story …)
November 12, 2017
Tennis Hall of Fame Names New Life Trustees
In recognition of their lengthy and steadfast support of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Hope (Happy) van Beuren and Christopher Clouser have been appointed Life Trustees of the organization. (Full story …)
November 7, 2017
USPTA and ThanksUSA Name Scholarship Recipients
The USPTA and ThanksUSA are pleased to announce 2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients. Through the Tennis Thanks the Troops campaign, USPTA and ThanksUSA encourage USPTA professionals to raise money for scholarships given to the families of U.S. military personnel. Each recipient will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship towards their undergraduate studies. (Full story …)
October 19, 2017
USPTA recognizes teaching pros
ORLANDO, Fla - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) honored those members who go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry during its annual General Membership Meeting on Oct. 13 at the 2017 NEXT Generation: A... (Full story …)
October 18, 2017
Velasco receives Bacso Award
ORLANDO, Fla - Fernando Velasco was honored with the 2017 George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award by the United States Professional Tennis Association. Velasco was recognized during the Awards Luncheon at the NEXT Generation: A Tennis Innovation Workshop powered by USTA... (Full story …)
October 17, 2017
Upchurch earns USPTA distinction
ORLANDO, Fla - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) honored Todd Upchurch for achieving Master Professional status, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession at the Awards Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 13 during the NEXT Generation: A Tennis... (Full story …)
October 16, 2017
USPTA names DeCecco Pro of the Year
ORLANDO, Fla - Anthony DeCecco of Exton, Pennsylvania was honored with the 2017 Alex Gordon Professional of the Year Award by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) during the Awards Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 13 at the NEXT Generation:... (Full story …)
USTA names workshop award winners
ORLANDO, Fla. - The USTA has announced the four award winners who were honored during the annual USTA Next Generation Workshop, Oct. 13-15, at the Renaissance Orlando at Sea World in Orlando, Fla. The honorees were recognized in a variety... (Full story …)
October 14, 2017
USPTA inducts Hopman and Macci
USPTA Professionals become the 18th and 19th professionals honored at NEXT Generation: A Tennis Innovation powered by USTA & USPTA (Full story …)
September 27, 2017
Nominate for TI’s ‘Champions’ Awards!
Tennis Industry magazine is seeking nominations for its 2017 Champions of Tennis Awards. (Full story …)
September 13, 2017
USTA honors Casals
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA has announced that former American tennis player and pioneer of the women’s professional game Rosie Casals has been honored with the 2017 United States Tennis Association’s President’s Award. Casals was honored at the USTA... (Full story …)
September 5, 2017
ITHF names candidates for 2018
Wimbledon champions Pat Cash and Michael Stich, along with Anders Jarryd and Tom Okker, who both won multiple doubles titles at Grand Slam tournaments, and Czech legend Helena Sukova, a 14-time major champion in doubles and mixed doubles, have been... (Full story …)
September 1, 2017
Coaches honored by USOC
ORLANDO, FLA. — The USTA today announced that five distinguished tennis coaches have been honored by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) for their contributions to the sport of tennis in 2016: Dave Ramos, USTA Doc Councilman of the Year; David... (Full story …)
August 31, 2017
Lutnick to receive award
TEMPE, Ariz. - Howard Lutnick, alumnus of Haverford College Class of 1983, will receive a prestigious honor from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association when he is presented with the 2017 ITA David A Benjamin Achievement Award on Saturday, September 9, 2017,... (Full story …)
August 7, 2017
Haggerty to be inducted into HoF
The former sports manufacturing executive, president and chairman of the U.S. Tennis Association to be honored Aug. 28 in New York City. (Full story …)
June 8, 2017
USTA names junior award winners
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA today announced that Columbia University recruit Austen Huang of Elke Grove, Calif., and Princeton-bound Stephanie Schrage, of Milburn, N.J., were named the recipients of the 2017 USTA National Junior Scholar Athlete Award, honoring high... (Full story …)
April 10, 2017
Promoter of the Year Award Winners
TEMPE, Ariz. — Wilson and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the 2017 Wilson/ITA National Promoter of the Year Award winners on Monday, April 10, 2017. Kelli Woodman of Seattle University and Milton “Neto” Cacace of Harding University will receive a... (Full story …)
April 5, 2017
Head inducted into Inventors HoF
The key to invention is finding a solution to one of life’s everyday problems. (Full story …)
March 14, 2017
Oracle unveils awards for young pros
INDIAN WELLS — Oracle Corp. today announced the creation of the Oracle U.S. Tennis Awards, player grants that will be awarded annually at the BNP Paribas Open to assist young American players as they transition from college into the professional... (Full story …)
March 13, 2017
Spotlight shines on tennis visionaries
Finalists in the inaugural ‘Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge’ present their innovative product or service to panel of judges on March 27 in Orlando. (Full story …)
March 1, 2017
King endows ITA leadership award
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced today the creation of a new award that will honor revered college tennis coach and educator, Dr. Ann Lebedeff, as endowed by sports icon, humanitarian, and friend of college tennis and higher... (Full story …)
February 28, 2017
ITA announces 2017 Induction Class
Five-person class includes Nick Bollettieri, James Blake, Matias Boeker, Francis Baxter and Bill Otta (Full story …)
Dellich named PBI’s Pro of the Year
MAGNOLIA, TEXAS - Peter Burwash International (PBI) today recognized Katie Dellich as its Professional of the Year for 2016. PBI President Rene Zondag made the announcement in a company email to all PBI professionals worldwide. The Professional of the Year... (Full story …)
February 18, 2017
Groppel receives PTR/TIA award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2017 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, is underway through February... (Full story …)
February 16, 2017
Adams named PTR Pro of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will presented its annual awards last night during the 2017 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, is underway through... (Full story …)
PTR honors Haynie
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last night during the 2017 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, is underway through February... (Full story …)
February 10, 2017
Leicht named PTR College Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2017 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, will be held February 15-18... (Full story …)
February 2, 2017
USTA receives award
During today’s Enterprise Florida Board Meeting, Governor Rick Scott recognized the United States Tennis Association (USTA) with the Governor’s Business Ambassador Award for their commitment in creating jobs in Florida. Governor Rick Scott said, “I was proud to present USTA... (Full story …)
January 24, 2017
ITHF Class of 2017 announced
Former world No. 1’s Kim Clijsters and Andy Roddick have been elected to receive the highest honor in tennis - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Joining them in the Hall of Fame Class of 2017 will be... (Full story …)
January 12, 2017
Anderson receives Service Award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2017 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, will be held February 15-18,... (Full story …)
December 26, 2016
Cap to PTR Hall of Fame
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards in February at the 2017 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
December 13, 2016
Tennis Industry names 2016 ‘Champions’
New York, NY — Donald Tisdel, a longtime member of the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) board of directors, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2016 by Tennis Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2017 issue. Tisdel led off... (Full story …)
November 30, 2016
McInerney named 2016 ITA award winner
TEMPE, Ariz. — Sheila McInerney, Arizona State University women’s tennis coach, has been named by ConantLeadership and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association as the recipient of the 2016 ITA Meritorious Service Award, presented by ConantLeadership. McInerney will be presented her award... (Full story …)
November 12, 2016
Tauziat honored with Fed Cup Award
Newport, R.I. - At today’s Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final, the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) honored former French Fed Cup standout Nathalie Tauziat with the 2016 Fed Cup Award of Excellence.... (Full story …)
October 31, 2016
USPTA accepting awards nominations
Awards Committee updates award criteria and nomination period (Full story …)
October 4, 2016
Burwash inducted into USPTA HoF
USPTA Professional honored at USPTA World Conference in Indian Wells, Calif. (Full story …)
September 20, 2016
USPTA HoF to induct Burwash
USPTA Professional to be honored at USPTA World Conference in Indian Wells, Calif. (Full story …)
September 7, 2016
Hainline to receive achievement award
TEMPE, Ariz.— Brian Hainline, M.D., alumnus of the University of Notre Dame Class of 1978 and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, will receive the highest honor bestowed by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association when he is presented with... (Full story …)
August 23, 2016
ITA HoF to induct four
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Intercollegiate Tennis Association formally announced its ITA Women’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame class of 2016 on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Alycia Moulton, Gretchen Rush, Jane Goodman, and Virginia Brown are set to be honored at... (Full story …)
August 18, 2016
Harrison and Gibbs named MVPs
Fabrice Martin, Michaella Krajicek Named Top Rookies; San Diego’s John Lloyd is Coach of the Year (Full story …)
August 17, 2016
TIA HoF to induct Scott & Kraft
Journalist and player Scott and community tennis visionary Kraft to be honored at 9th Annual TIA Tennis Forum on Aug. 29 in New York City. (Full story …)
June 21, 2016
Presenters named for ITHF induction
Jimmy Connors will present 2016 inductee Marat Safin, while Monica Seles will introduce Justine Henin at the ceremony. Additionally, 2015 inductee Amelie Mauresmo will be honored at the ceremony alongside the Class of 2016, as she was unable to attend last year’s ceremony. The 2016 Induction Ceremony will be held on July 16 in Newport, Rhode Island. (Full story …)
June 14, 2016
USTA names National Junior Scholar athletes
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA today announced that Dartmouth recruit David Horneffer and Harvard-bound Alexis Milunovich were named the recipients of the 2016 USTA National Junior Scholar Athlete Award, honoring high school tennis players who best demonstrate that tennis... (Full story …)
June 6, 2016
Djokovic receives golden HEAD racquet
Novak Djokovic completed his career Grand Slam after winning the French Open in an all HEAD final over Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. Djokovic, who endorses the HEAD Graphene XT Speed, became the first male player since Rod Laver... (Full story …)
May 17, 2016
Selmi honored by ITHF and ITF
Newport, R.I. - In a special ceremony at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) honored Vittorio Selmi by presentation of the 2016 Golden Achievement Award in recognition of... (Full story …)
May 10, 2016
ITA announces winners
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the 2016 Junior and Community Colleges national women’s award winners on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Players and coaches that received ITA regional awards were eligible for national consideration. The 2016 Junior and... (Full story …)
April 15, 2016
Rafael Fuentes honored
Tennis players from across California’s high desert came together tonight to present retired tennis pro Rafael Fuentes a lifetime achievement award in honor of his astounding resume as a player and instructor. Born in a small rural town in El... (Full story …)
April 14, 2016
Solomon to be honored by ADL
Hall of Famer and Network Analyst Martina Navratilova will Present Award; Emmy-Winning Broadcaster Bill Macatee to Emcee Event (Full story …)
March 8, 2016
Henin, Safin to be inducted into ITHF
Additionally, Yvon Petra and Margaret Scriven have been elected for posthumous induction in the Master Player Category. -- -- The Class of 2016 Induction Ceremony will be held on July 16 in Newport, Rhode Island. (Full story …)
March 7, 2016
ITHF Class of 2016 to be announced Tuesday
NEWPORT, R.I. - On Tuesday, March 8, in conjunction with World Tennis Day and the BNP Paribas Showdown in New York City, the International Tennis Hall of Fame will announce the Induction Class of 2016. Hall of Fame CEO Todd... (Full story …)
February 22, 2016
Weyreuter receives PTR/USTA Service Award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, was held February 17-20, on... (Full story …)
February 20, 2016
PTR names Public Facility of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, was held February 17-20... (Full story …)
PTR names Private Facility of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, was held February 17-20, on... (Full story …)
Simmons receives PTR/TIA Commitment Award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, was held February 17-20,... (Full story …)
Mouratoglou named PTR Touring Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last night during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, is underway until February... (Full story …)
Lewis designated PTR International Master Pro
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, was held February 17-20... (Full story …)
February 19, 2016
Beltrame named PTR Pro of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards Wednesday night during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, will be held February... (Full story …)
PTR awards announced
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, is underway held February... (Full story …)
February 13, 2016
Almeida named PTR Male Player of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, will be held... (Full story …)
January 25, 2016
Kaiser named PTR Female Player of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, will be held February 17-20... (Full story …)
January 20, 2016
USTA Southern Wheelchair Championships
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce that the USTA Southern Section presented PTR $18,000 Wheelchair Championships with its Wheelchair Tennis Excellence Award. The Wheelchair Tennis Excellence Award is given to a player, program... (Full story …)
January 9, 2016
Heideman named PTR HS Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, will be held February 17-20... (Full story …)
December 14, 2015
TI names 2015 ‘Champions of Tennis’
Mike Woody, the national tennis director for Genesis Health Clubs, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2015 by Tennis Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2016 issue. Woody led off the magazine’s 15th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,”... (Full story …)
December 10, 2015
Novak Djokovic: 'Player of the Year'
US Open Semifinal between Roberta Vinci and Serena Williams Named "Match of the Year." Hall of Famers and Tennis Channel Analysts Tracy Austin and Jim Courier, along with USA TODAY Sports Tennis Contributor Nick McCarvel, Make up Judging Panel (Full story …)
ASBA honors distinguished sports facilities
Ellicott City, MD - The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA... (Full story …)
Lappin named PTR MN member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, will be held February 17-20... (Full story …)
December 9, 2015
ITHF elects chair and vice-chair
Chairman Christopher Clouser will complete an extended term on December 31, after eight years in the leadership role and an unprecedented period of growth for the organization. (Full story …)
November 25, 2015
Cossio earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Raul Cossio of Palo Alto, California has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Performance. PTR Master of... (Full story …)
November 24, 2015
USPTA Awards open for nominations
Awards Committee updates award criteria and nomination period (Full story …)
November 21, 2015
Anne Krupp Memorial Scholarship
The Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (MYTEF), charitable arm of the USTA/Midwest Section, has announced the establishment of the Anne Krupp Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is being started in partnership with Anne’s family and many of her friends. Anne... (Full story …)
November 18, 2015
Edberg honored with Hall of Fame Ring
Swedish tennis great Stefan Edberg was honored at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London earlier this week in a special ceremony to present his official Hall of Fame ring. Edberg, who achieved the world No. 1 ranking in... (Full story …)
November 14, 2015
Pala receives Fed Cup Award
At today’s Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final, the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) honored Czech Republic Fed Cup Captain Petr Pala with the 2015 Fed Cup Award of Excellence. Pala received the... (Full story …)
November 10, 2015
Carson wins Michigan tourney again
Flint, Michigan - HEAD Penn’s Rocky Carson, the World’s No. 2 ranked racquetball player, has found a new home court advantage on the courts of the Davidson Athletic Club in Michigan. For the second year in a row Rocky won... (Full story …)
November 2, 2015
Kunovac earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Sanjin Kunovac of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Performance. Academy Lead Coach at... (Full story …)
October 27, 2015
Esguerra earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Jackie Esguerra of Naperville, Illinois has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development. PTR Master of... (Full story …)
October 26, 2015
Hingis honored at WTA Finals
Swiss tennis great Martina Hingis, who is both a Hall of Famer and part of the current world No. 1 doubles team, was honored at the BNP PARIBAS WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global on Sunday evening in a... (Full story …)
October 23, 2015
Henin, Safin, and Sukova nominated
Below: Nominee Reactions, Biographies, and Details about the Induction Process (Full story …)
2016 nominees for Hall of Fame
NEWPORT, R.I. — Justine Henin, a former WTA Tour world No. 1 and seven-time major champion, Marat Safin, a two-time major champion and former world No. 1 on the ATP World Tour, and Helena Sukova, who won 14 major titles... (Full story …)
October 3, 2015
Wright earns PTR Master - Performance
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Matthew Wright of Chicago, Illinois, has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Performance. PTR Master of Tennis... (Full story …)
2015 USPTA pro of the year: Capestany
NEW ORLEANS - Jorge Capestany of Holland, Mich., was honored with the 2015 Alex Gordon Award for the Professional of the Year by the United States Professional Tennis Association. Capestany was recognized during the annual awards ceremony at the USPTA... (Full story …)
September 12, 2015
USTA honors Ricci Bitti
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA today announced that International Tennis Federation President Francesco Ricci Bitti has been honored with the 2015 United States Tennis Association’s President’s Award. The announcement was made at the USTA Semi-Annual Meeting at the Grand... (Full story …)
ITA endows achievement award
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The ITA Achievement Award will now be officially recognized as the ITA David A Benjamin Achievement Award - as made possible by Margie and Stan Smith. The announcement of the endowment of the ITA David A... (Full story …)
September 10, 2015
USPTA to induct Van der Meer, Gullikson
Both USPTA Professionals will be honored at USPTA World Conference in New Orleans (Full story …)
Stenning honored by the ITF and ITHF
New York, N.Y. - In a special ceremony last night at the US Open, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) honored former Hall of Fame CEO Mark L. Stenning by presentation of the 2015... (Full story …)
September 9, 2015
Honorees named for The Legends Ball
More than 20 Hall of Famers, tennis industry leaders, and dedicated tennis enthusiasts will gather for a celebration of the sport to benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 12 at Cipriani 42nd Street, NYC. - The evening will be emceed by ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Cari Champion. - - Jazz musician Jon Batiste, who made his debut as bandleader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, is scheduled to perform. (Full story …)
September 4, 2015
US Open awarded LEED certification
US Open Green Initiatives Further Tournament’s Environmental Efforts (Full story …)
August 25, 2015
2015 NJTL contest winners
Contest Exclusive to Students 18 and Younger Who Participate in National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) Chapters Nationwide, Pays Tribute to Co-Founder Charlie Pasarell. Winners to Be Honored at the Yale Club in New York City (Full story …)
August 23, 2015
Billie Jean King to PTR Hall of Fame
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards in February at the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
August 12, 2015
USTA to grant $373,000 in scholarships
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - USTA Foundation, the national charitable foundation of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), today announced that it has granted 53 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $373,000. One of the objectives of the... (Full story …)
August 5, 2015
USTA to rename press center to honor Collins
“Bud Collins US Open Media Center” Will be Officially Named Over Labor Day Weekend (Full story …)
July 19, 2015
Ram wins 2015 HoF Championships
Rajeev Ram saved match points in two matches en route to winning Newport title over Ivo Karlovic. In doubles action, the No. 3 seeded team of Jonathan Marray of Great Britain and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan won the title. (Full story …)
July 18, 2015
Official ring for BJK
Newport, R.I. - Tennis legend Billie Jean King was among the honored guests at today’s International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, during which she was presented with her official Hall of Fame ring. King, a 39-time Grand Slam champion... (Full story …)
ITHF inducts Mauresmo, Hall, Jeffett
Newport, R.I. - In recognition of their remarkable careers and tremendous contributions to tennis, former world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo, six-time Paralympic champion David Hall, and longtime tennis industry leader Nancy Jeffett were honored today with induction into the International... (Full story …)
July 17, 2015
Borg honored during Wimbledon
Former world No. 1, 11-time major champion Bjorn Borg has captured the most coveted trophies in tennis, and in a special ceremony hosted at Wimbledon, he was presented with another exclusive item in honor of his success on court- a one-of-a-kind gold ring signifying his place as a Hall of Famer. (Full story …)
July 16, 2015
2015 ITHF induction ceremony
Honoring: Amelie Mauresmo, David Hall, and Nancy Jeffett. Special Guest Billie Jean King to be presented Hall of Fame ring. Induction Ceremony at 12 pm, live on Tennis Channel. (Full story …)
June 11, 2015
Peggy Edwards receives 2015 APEX Award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Peggy Edwards, Director of Communications and Editor of TennisPro Magazine, was presented a 2015 APEX Award (Awards for Publishing Excellence). The APEX award category ‘Magazines, Journals & Tabloids -... (Full story …)
May 30, 2015
Monchik HoF induction set
Greenville, SC - This Saturday in Denver, the Racquetball Hall of Fame will welcome Sudsy Monchik as its newest member, adding another honor to the racquetball legend’s illustrious career. He will officially accept the award at the 2016 U.S. Open... (Full story …)
May 7, 2015
Top 100 tennis resorts and camps
Tennis Resorts Online, the web’s leading source of tennis-travel information, has released its annual rankings of the Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps worldwide. To guarantee an authoritative list, the results have been compiled from evaluations submitted by tennis vacationers... (Full story …)
April 19, 2015
ITF designates PTR Wheelchair Championships
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry is pleased to announce that its PTR Wheelchair Tennis Championships has been designated as an International Tennis Federation (ITF) Grade A Junior Tournament. PTR Wheelchair Championships is one of only seven events... (Full story …)
April 14, 2015
Fowler wins 2015 'Tennis Media Award'
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Scott Fowler, a sports columnist for The Charlotte Observer, is the winner of the 2015 Tennis Media Award, presented by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) in conjunction with the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA).... (Full story …)
April 13, 2015
USTA names awards recipients
Recipients Honored at the USTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Boca Raton, Fla. (Full story …)
April 5, 2015
Nominate an outstanding facility
Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? Do you work at or manage a facility that you feel deserves national recognition? Apply now for the 34th annual USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program. The USTA recognizes tennis facilities... (Full story …)
March 24, 2015
ITHF names new Director of Tennis
Austin is a former ATP Touring Professional and Coach, and a past champion in mixed doubles at Wimbledon. He joins the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Hall of Fame Tennis Club staff at an exciting time for the organization. The club is in the midst of a major renovation and expansion, including a new indoor tennis facility and the addition of outdoor hard courts and improved amenities, slated for a late Spring 2015 opening. (Full story …)
March 17, 2015
Monchik named to Racquetball HoF
Greenville, SC — Dunlop is proud to congratulate Sudsy Monchik on his election to the Racquetball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility for the Professional category. USA Racquetball made the announcement Monday March 9th. “Sudsy helped launch... (Full story …)
March 9, 2015
ITHF to induct Mauresmo, Hall, and Jeffett
The Class of 2015 Enshrinement Ceremony will be held on July 18 in Newport, R.I. (Full story …)
February 25, 2015
PTR names Private Facility of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
February 21, 2015
Osei named PTR Volunteer of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last night during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
Adams receives PTR/USTA award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last night during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
Capestany receives PTR/TIA award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards yesterday during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and tournament,... (Full story …)
Saviano named PTR Touring Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last night during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
Thompson named PTR Professional of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last night during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and tournament, is... (Full story …)
February 19, 2015
Alcorta named PTR Male Player of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards today during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and tournament,... (Full story …)
February 11, 2015
PTR names Wheelchair Professional of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
February 9, 2015
Obi earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Ogidi Obi, of San Jose, California, has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Performance. PTR Master of... (Full story …)
Joseph earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Jason Joseph, of Buffalo, New York, has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development. PTR Master... (Full story …)
February 3, 2015
Addison named PTR Female Player of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards later this month during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
February 2, 2015
Cleland named PTR Tester of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards later this month during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
January 31, 2015
Clay earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Tim Clay, of Naperville, Illinois, has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development. PTR Master of... (Full story …)
Carrillo earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Lisandro ‘Eduardo’ Carrillo, of Visalia, Califronia, has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Performance. PTR Master of... (Full story …)
Sussman earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Noah Sussman, of Boulder, Colorado, has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development. PTR Master of... (Full story …)
Gard earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Bo Gard, of Laurel, Mississippi has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Performance. PTR Master of Tennis... (Full story …)
Stapleton named Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
January 24, 2015
Hestley earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Ben Hestley, Director of Tennis at Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master... (Full story …)
January 23, 2015
Ashe to PTR Hall of Fame
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
January 20, 2015
Johnston named USTA Pro of the Year
Sea Colony Tennis Director Thomas Johnston, USPTA, PTR, MS will be honored later this month as the United States Tennis Association's Delaware District Pro of the Year. In the last five years, under Johnston's guidance, the Bethany Beach-area beach and tennis resort has enhanced its reputation as one of the United States' best tennis destinations. (Full story …)
January 15, 2015
Gard Earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Bo Gard, of Laurel, Mississippi has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Performance. PTR Master of Tennis... (Full story …)
January 13, 2015
Loring named PTR College Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2015 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and tournament, is being... (Full story …)
December 30, 2014
TI magazine names 2014 'Champions'
Bahram Akradi, the founder, president and CEO of the Life Time Fitness chain of clubs, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2014 by Tennis Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2015 issue. Akradi led off the magazine’s 14th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)
December 23, 2014
Carrillo earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Lisandro ‘Eduardo’ Carrillo, of Visalia, Califronia, has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Performance. PTR Master of... (Full story …)
December 22, 2014
Clay earns PTR Master of Tennis
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Tim Clay, of Naperville, Illinois, has completed the extensive education requirements to earn the organization’s highest coaching certification of PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development. PTR Master of... (Full story …)
December 18, 2014
Williams and Djokovic, ITF World Champions
The ITF announced today that Serena Williams of the United States and Novak Djokovic of Serbiaare the 2014 ITF World Champions. Williams is named Women’s World Champion for the fifth time, while this is the fourth occasion that Djokovic has... (Full story …)
December 9, 2014
ASBA honors distinguished facilities
Forest Hill, MD — The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA... (Full story …)
Fish receives ITA award
SKILLMAN, NJ — Dave Fish, the Scott Mead ‘77 Head Coach for Harvard Men’s Tennis, has been named the winner of the 2014 ITA Meritorious Service Award, presented by ConantLeadership, for his outstanding commitments and contributions to the ITA and... (Full story …)
November 22, 2014
ITHF honors Leconte and Forget
The Frenchmen were steadfast members of the French Davis Cup team for more than a decade, and were integral to France's 1991 victory over the United States - which was the nation's first title in 59 years. (Full story …)
November 20, 2014
Hande recognized with Haier Award
Student-athlete honored for her success beyond sports (Full story …)
November 17, 2014
MAC GM named Facility Manager of the Year
MANCHESTER, MA — Keith Callahan was recently honored as Facility Manager of the Year by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA). Callahan is the General Manager and Managing Partner at Blue Sky Holdings, Inc., the parent company that includes... (Full story …)
November 16, 2014
Djokovic crowns season with 3rd No. 1
London/Great Britain — Novak Djokovic ended his 2014 season with a third straight title at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London after Roger Federer withdrew from the finals due to a back injury. Djokovic had another record-setting season,... (Full story …)
November 8, 2014
Sukova honored with Fed Cup Award
The Czech tennis great was a highly active competitor for her nation for 13 years, playing an integral role in four championship Fed Cup teams. (Full story …)
November 3, 2014
Djokovic captures third Paris title
Records 600th tour win. (Full story …)
October 27, 2014
All Head Penn final at UHC US Open
Minneapolis, Minnesota - For the third event in a row on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT), the tournament final was an all HEAD Penn affair. World No. 1 Paola Longoria continued her dominance of the tour with a straight... (Full story …)
Carson wins 19th pro tournament
St. Louis, Missouri — The World’s No. 3 ranked racquetball player added another professional tournament title to his trophy case last weekend. HEAD Penn’s Rocky Carson won the International Racquetball Tour’s (IRT) “Party with the Pros” event in Missouri on... (Full story …)
September 18, 2014
Stenning and Woolard named Life Trustees
The designation recognizes individuals who have shown tremendous commitment to serving the organization and supporting efforts for its growth. (Full story …)
September 3, 2014
Shriver to be honored
The Hall of Fame's annual gala will celebrate the Class of 2014 and pay tribute to Pam Shriver for her immense contributions to the sport and to Fila for the commitment the company has always shown to tennis. Many Tennis Hall of Famers will participate in the celebration, and ESPN's Hannah Storm will emcee the evening. (Full story …)
September 1, 2014
USTA honors Fernandez
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA today announced that former world No. 4 and current U.S. Fed Cup Captain Mary Joe Fernandez has been honored with the 2014 United States Tennis Association’s President’s Award. The announcement was made at the... (Full story …)
August 26, 2014
USPTA recognizes industry leaders
NEW YORK — The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) honored those who stand out and go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry at the Tennis Teachers Conference on Saturday evening. USPTA, the world’s oldest and... (Full story …)
August 19, 2014
Babolat celebrates top performers
The Tennis Professionals named Retailer of the Year (Full story …)
August 7, 2014
Tilton to receive ITA Achievement Award
SKILLMAN, NJ — Lynn Tilton, alumna of the Yale University Class of 1981, will receive the highest honor bestowed by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association when she is presented with the 2014 ITA Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 5, at the... (Full story …)
July 29, 2014
Baugh selected to Tennis Industry HoF
PHIT America founder to be recognized for long, impressive career with prestigious honor (Full story …)
July 25, 2014
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 12, 2014
Five enshrined in ITHF
Lindsay Davenport, Nick Bollettieri, Jane Brown Grimes, John Barrett, Chantal Vandierendonck. (Full story …)
July 2, 2014
Team HEAD Penn hauls in the medals
Highlands Ranch, CO — Players from across the country descended on the hills outside Denver for the USA Racquetball Junior Olympic Championships, searching for a spot on the USA Junior National Team. Players on Junior Team HEAD Penn took home... (Full story …)
June 26, 2014
ITHF presents the Class of 2014
The International Tennis Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 12 in Newport, Rhode Island. In addition to the presenters, more than 20 Hall of Famers and tennis greats will participate in the festivities, including a legends exhibition match to top off the weekend. A media conference call with the Class of 2014 will be held at 10:15 am EST on July 12. RSVP to amclaughlin@tennisfame.com for call in details. (Full story …)
June 12, 2014
Edwards receives 2014 APEX awards
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Peggy Edwards, Director of Communications and Editor of TennisPro Magazine, was presented with two 2014 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence). Both APEX awards presented to Edwards are for... (Full story …)
June 1, 2014
Dvorak, Wade honored
USPTA Master Professionals Dave Dvorak and Tommy Wade were inducted into the USPTA, Southern Division Hall of Fame Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Standard Club in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dave and Tommy were both President of the Southern Division... (Full story …)
May 30, 2014
Top 10: The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Tennis Gardens Pro-Shop Claims #2 Spot in Category (Full story …)
May 20, 2014
ITA names 2014 Hall of Fame inductees
The Class of 2014 to be inducted on May 21 in Athens, GA (Full story …)
May 17, 2014
Knobbe wins USPTA Southern manager award
Atlanta, GA — Jon D. Knobbe, General Manager and CEO of Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, GA was recognized as the Manager of the Year at the USPTA Southern Division awards luncheon held at the Standard Club. The manager of... (Full story …)
May 15, 2014
USTA nominations due May 30
Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your local area—one with great courts, a great design, impressive construction and excellent tennis programs? Nominate it for a USTA Outstanding Facility Award, which is a great way for a facility to... (Full story …)
April 28, 2014
McGill wins inaugural award
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Chuck McGill, the sports editor for the Charleston (W.Va.) Daily Mail, is the winner of the inaugural Tennis Media Award, presented by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) in conjunction with the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters... (Full story …)
March 30, 2014
UBS honors King
NEW YORK — UBS is pleased to bestow its inaugural Trailblazer Award to Billie Jean King, a true champion of social change and equality. “On behalf of UBS and my colleagues across the firm, I am proud to recognize Billie... (Full story …)
March 19, 2014
USTA honors FSU tennis team
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has named Ferris State University’s (FSU) club tennis team as the 2013-14 Tennis On Campus National Club of the Year. The award is presented annually to the college or university... (Full story …)
March 17, 2014
ITHF presents awards
NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame presented the 2013 Samuel Hardy and Tennis Educational Merit Awards on Saturday, March 15. The awards were given during the International Tennis Hall of Fame Annual Awards Luncheon, which was held... (Full story …)
Djokovic wins his first title of the year
Indian Wells, CA — HEAD Racquet Rebel Novak Djokovic earned his third title at the Indian Wells Masters, beating Roger Federer 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(3). The Serb, who recommends the HEAD Graphene Speed, won the 42nd trophy of his career. Djokovic... (Full story …)
Tennis Channel opens Best of 5 voting
Viewers will pick the five sexiest male and female players in the game today (Full story …)
March 14, 2014
Keller promoted to Director of Education
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced the promotion of Steve Keller to from Director of Development, a post he has held since 2008, to Director of Education. Keller, who has been a member of PTR since... (Full story …)
Pasarell honored with Hall of Fame ring
Pasarell, who is the past Tournament Director, Owner, and Managing Partner, of the BNP Paribas Open was enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2013. (Full story …)
March 10, 2014
Longoria wins 30th consecutive pro event
Warren, New Jersey — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria’s domination of the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) rolled on at the New Jersey Open this weekend. The event featured 19 of the top 20 ranked players on the LPRT, yet Longoria... (Full story …)
March 3, 2014
Agassi, Sampras, and Lendl honored
The rings were presented in a center court ceremony that also honored the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2014, which was announced earlier in the day. (Full story …)
March 2, 2014
Esguerra named PTR WI Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
March 1, 2014
Burke named PTR GA Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
February 28, 2014
Pugh receives PTR USTA Community Service Award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
Blouin named PTR Int'l Master Professional
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
Godreau named PTR MS Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
Van B. Stafford named PTR OH Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
February 26, 2014
USPTA accepting nominations for awards
HOUSTON — The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is now accepting nominations for its 2014 National Awards Program. As the leader in tennis-teacher education and certification, each year the USPTA honors members who are committed to excellence as tennis... (Full story …)
VanHaitsma named PTR MI Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week, during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
Breag named PTR Clinician of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
February 25, 2014
Berman named PTR Wheelchair Pro of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
February 24, 2014
Kaplan named PTR HS Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
February 23, 2014
Paul named PTR Humanitarian of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
February 22, 2014
Collins named PTR Volunteer of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
February 21, 2014
Sumantri named PTR WA Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards this week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
February 20, 2014
Sorvald named PTR Professional of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards last night during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
Lama named PTR College Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last night during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)
February 19, 2014
Mills named PTR IL Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards Thursday during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
February 18, 2014
Morentin Named PTR AZ Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards ysterday during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
Carson wins National Doubles Championship
Tempe, Arizona — HEAD Penn’s Rocky Carson added to his ever growing trophy case over the weekend in the Arizona desert by capturing the United States National Championship in the National Team Qualifying Division. The title is Carson’s eighth career... (Full story …)
Martin named CEO-designate of ITHF
The former ATP World Tour star will assume the role in April 2014, and will take over as CEO in September 2014. (Full story …)
February 17, 2014
Walrath named PTR PA Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards yesterday during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
February 16, 2014
Tyler named PTR CT Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards yesterday during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
PTR names Players of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards yesterday during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and... (Full story …)
February 15, 2014
Fogleman named PTR LA Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
February 11, 2014
Perez Rios named PTR NY Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards February 20 during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
Theos named PTR AL Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
February 10, 2014
BoardRoom honors USPTA
HOUSTON — For its dedication to enhancing the relationship between clubs and tennis professionals, BoardRoom magazine honored the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) with the “2013 Excellence in Achievement Award” for Association of the Year. “Our members have continually... (Full story …)
Sell named PTR Touring Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
February 3, 2014
PTR names Public Facility of the Year
Hawaii’s Central Oahu Regional Park (Full story …)
January 31, 2014
Wallen named PTR KY Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards February 20, during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
Ly named PTR FL Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
January 29, 2014
Kurosu named PTR HI Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
January 28, 2014
Powell named PTR SC Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
Smith named PTR TN Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
January 25, 2014
Thompson named PTR NC Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
Reno Davenport named PTR CA Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
January 19, 2014
Hoffman named PTR WV Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
January 14, 2014
Lambert named PTR Utah Member of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next month during the 2014 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 40-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
January 10, 2014
Loehr and Verdieck to PTR Hall of Fame
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that two coaching legends - Dr. Jim Loehr and Jim Verdieck - will be inducted to the PTR Hall of Fame. The induction will take place Thursday, February 20, at... (Full story …)
January 9, 2014
ITHF opens special exhibit in Barcelona
NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, in partnership with the Barcelona Olympic Foundation, has opened a special exhibition entitled Tennis and the Olympic Games, which is now on display at the Olympic and Sports Museum... (Full story …)
January 6, 2014
2013 'Champions of Tennis' named
Virgil Christian, the director of market development for the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), has been named “Person of the Year” for 2013 by Tennis Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2014 issue. Christian led off the magazine’s 13th annual “Champions... (Full story …)
December 16, 2013
Jude honored with the Golden Achievement Award
NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have presented the 2014 Golden Achievement Award to David Jude, a longtime volunteer leader in the tennis community who served as Honorary Treasurer... (Full story …)
December 10, 2013
ASBA honors distinguished sports facilities
Ellicott City , MD — The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by... (Full story …)
November 21, 2013
NYJTL honors Tennis Channel and Solomon
New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) honored Tennis Channel and Chairman & CEO Ken Solomon this afternoon at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. NYJTL is the largest provider of tennis and education services in the nation... (Full story …)
Ashaway named the Official String of PTR
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Ashaway Racket Strings, of Ashaway, Rhode Island, signed a three year sponsorship agreement with PTR, making Ashaway Strings the Official Strings of PTR effective January 1, 2014. “PTR is... (Full story …)
November 17, 2013
Zimonjic honored with Davis Cup award
NEWPORT, R.I.— Longtime Serbian Davis Cup team member Nenad Zimonjic has been honored with the 2013 Davis Cup Award of Excellence. The award was presented during a special on-court ceremony at the 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group... (Full story …)
November 13, 2013
HEAD Graphene Speed Pro wins award
New tennis racquet line recognized as best use of innovative technology in recreation category (Full story …)
HEAD Graphene Speed Pro wins PS award
New tennis racquet line recognized as best use of innovative technology in recreation category (Full story …)
November 5, 2013
USTA names award recipients
Recipients to be Honored at Annual Workshop, Nov. 1-3, in Denver (Full story …)
November 2, 2013
Barazzutti honored with Award of Excellence
Following a successful playing career highlighted by a great commitment to Davis Cup competition, Barazzutti stayed highly involved in the international competitions, serving as captain of the Italian Fed Cup and Davis Cup teams. Under his leadership, Italy has won the Fed Cup championship title three times. (Full story …)
October 31, 2013
Racquet Sports Industry names ‘30 Under 30’
Tennis industry trade publication names 30 young professionals who will help lead the future growth of the sport. (Full story …)
October 11, 2013
Babolat salutes top retailer and sales reps
Florida’s Total Tennis Named Retailer of the Year (Full story …)
October 4, 2013
Faber receives Community Service Award
ORLANDO — Mark Faber, a United States Professional Tennis Association member for the past 20 years, received the USTA/USPTA Community Service Award at the annual awards presentation during the USPTA World Conference on Sept. 27 at the Hyatt Regency Grand... (Full story …)
Three earn USPTA Master Professional distinction
ORLANDO — The United States Professional Tennis Association honored three of its members for achieving Master Professional status, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession. Craig Bell, Ian Griffin and Adrian Rattenbury were all honored at the annual awards... (Full story …)
September 27, 2013
USPTA recognizes leaders in tennis
ORLANDO — The United States Professional Tennis Association honored those who stand out and go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry at the annual USPTA World Conference on Friday. USPTA, the world’s oldest and largest association... (Full story …)
September 20, 2013
Tennis great Zina Garrison celebrates two milestones
Gala Marks Academy’s 20th Anniversary & Garrison’s 50th Birthday, Joined by Billie Jean King, Carl Lewis Jackie Joyner-Kersee and George Foreman (Full story …)
September 5, 2013
ITHF announces nominations for 2014
WTA Stars Lindsay Davenport, Mary Pierce, Conchita Martinez, Wheelchair Tennis Great Chantal Vandierendonck, and Industry Leaders Nick Bollettieri, Jane Brown Grimes, John Barrett nominated for International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2014 (Full story …)
Li Na presented 2013 'US Open Sportsmanship Award'
2013 US Open Semifinalist Presented Award at the US Open For Personifying Sportsmanship over the Summer Tennis Season in North America (Full story …)
September 4, 2013
ESPN to be honored by ITHF
NEWPORT, R.I. — On Friday, September 6, the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum will gather hundreds of tennis enthusiasts and industry leaders at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City for The Legends Ball presented by BNP Paribas,... (Full story …)
August 20, 2013
Three Industry Pioneers inducted into Hall of Fame
Howard R. Gill Jr., Walter Montenegro and Sheldon Westervelt enter Tennis Industry Hall of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the sport. (Full story …)
August 8, 2013
US Open Court of Champions to induct Seles
International Media Selects Two-Time US Open Singles Champion. Induction Ceremony to Take Place in Arthur Ashe Stadium Prior to the Women’s Singles Championship on Sunday, September 8 (Full story …)
August 7, 2013
Peggy Edwards receives two APEX Awards
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Peggy Edwards, Director of Communications and Editor of TennisPro Magazine, was presented with two 2013 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence) for writing. TennisPro is the official publication of... (Full story …)
July 30, 2013
PTR Elevates Master Professionals
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that its Board of Directors voted to elevate current PTR Master Professionals to International Master Professionals. Going forward, PTR has eliminated ‘Master Professional’ and will use ‘International Master Professional’, as... (Full story …)
July 25, 2013
Hingis, Rojer capture WTT MVP Honors
Steve Johnson and Alisa Kleybanova Named Top Rookies; Murphy Jensen repeats as Coach of the Year (Full story …)
July 15, 2013
ITA honors 2013 ITA National College Players
Embree, Jenkins awarded at International Hall of Fame (Full story …)
Mahut adds doubles title to yesterday's singles victory
Mahut partnered with fellow Frenchman Edouard Roger-Vasselin to win the doubles title today, topping of the singles victory he achieved yesterday. He played four matches over the past two days en route to the victories, as a result of weather delays earlier in the week. (Full story …)
July 14, 2013
Mahut wins HoF Championships
Mahut rallied to win three matches in Newport today - singles and doubles semifinals and the singles title. Admission to tomorrow's doubles final is free to the public! (Full story …)
July 11, 2013
Hingis' HoF induction airs Saturday
Swiss Phenomenon Broke "Youngest-Ever" Records and Collected Five Major Titles and No. 1 Ranking during Career. Live Telecast begins at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday, July 13 (Full story …)
July 1, 2013
Bud Collins presented official Hall of Fame ring
One of the most iconic personalities of the sport, Collins was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1994. As the Hall of Fame rings did not exist when Collins was inducted, he was honored once again and given his official Hall of Fame ring this past weekend at Wimbledon in a special presentation that aired on Tennis Channel. (Full story …)
June 20, 2013
USTA Serves grants $395K in scholarships
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — USTA Serves, the National Charitable Foundation of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), today announced that it will grant 58 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $395,000. An objective of USTA Serves is... (Full story …)
June 19, 2013
Bollettieri, Braden, and Wilkinson to be inducted
Induction Ceremony will take place during USPTA World Conference in Sept. (Full story …)
June 5, 2013
Evert presented Hall of Fame ring on ESPN2
Evert, a 7-time Roland Garros champion, received the ring exactly 30 years to the day that she won her fifth title at the event. (Full story …)
June 4, 2013
Noah presented Hall of Fame ring at Roland Garros
The French tennis legend was honored with the exclusive Hall of Fame ring on the 30th anniversary of his iconic victory at the Grand Slam event (Full story …)
June 3, 2013
Exciting new look for USPTA awards presentation
The United States Professional Tennis Association’s annual awards program, where the association’s top awards are presented, gets a whole new look and format this year during the World Conference Sept. 23-27 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.... (Full story …)
May 30, 2013
Two named PTR International Master Professionals
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week 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... (Full story …)
May 22, 2013
ITHF & Museum achieves accreditation status
NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum has achieved accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), which is the highest professional achievement in the museum industry. AAM Accreditation indicates that the accredited museum is operating... (Full story …)
May 14, 2013
Laver to be honored with Eugene L. Scott Award
Laver will also make a special appearance at the Rolex Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend in July to participate in the Enshrinement Ceremony in honor of fellow Australian tennis great and 2013 Hall of Fame enshrinee, Thelma Coyne Long. (Full story …)
May 5, 2013
Carlbo Named PTR Professional of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last night 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... (Full story …)
April 14, 2013
PTR/TIA awards Marcy Bruce
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards this week during the 2013 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
April 11, 2013
Friedman selected for two PTR Awards
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards this week during the 2013 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade... (Full story …)
March 27, 2013
Luigi Bertino named PTR Clinician 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 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 21, 2013
USTA awards $75,000 in grants to 10 CTOs
Sixty-Eight Students Awarded Multicultural Individual Player Grants Totaling $150,000 (Full story …)
March 18, 2013
ITHF presents awards
NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame presented the 2012 Samuel Hardy and Tennis Educational Merit Awards on Saturday, March 16 during the International Tennis Hall of Fame Annual Awards Luncheon, which was held in conjunction with the... (Full story …)
March 4, 2013
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 …)
March 2, 2013
USPTA accepting nominations for annual awards
The United States Professional Tennis Association is now accepting nominations for its 2013 National Awards Program. As the leader in tennis-teacher education and certification, each year the USPTA honors members who are committed to excellence as tennis teachers and as... (Full story …)
March 1, 2013
ITA Names 2013 Collegiate Tennis HoF Inductees
The Class of 2013 to be inducted on May 22 in Champaign, IL (Full story …)
February 26, 2013
Hall of Fame ring presented to Wilander
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 their Hall of Fame enshrinement. (Full story …)
February 21, 2013
USTA names recipients of annual awards
Recipients Honored at the USTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Weston, Fla. (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 26, 2013
Pollard receives Golden Achievement Award
MELBOURNE — The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have presented the 2013 Golden Achievement Award to Geoff Pollard AM, the past-president and chairman of Tennis Australia and a current vice president of... (Full story …)
Coyne Long to be inducted into ITHF
The 94-year-old resident of Sydney won 19 Grand Slam tournament titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles between 1935 and 1958 and remains a record holder at the Australian Open. Coyne Long is the first of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2013 enshrinees to be announced. The remainder of the class will be announced on March 4 as part of World Tennis Day. (Full story …)
January 23, 2013
Australian legends honored with HoF rings
MELBOURNE — From Margaret Smith Court’s extraordinary 62 Grand Slam titles to John Newcombe and Tony Roche’s incredible run as a doubles team to the incomparable Rod Laver, Australia has undoubtedly produced some of the greatest tennis players in the... (Full story …)
January 21, 2013
Life Time Fitness: RSI's Private Facility of the Year
Part of annual ‘Champions of Tennis’ awards, Life Time is recognized for investment in tennis through its Places, People, and Programs (Full story …)
January 17, 2013
Isner, Harrison to headline 2013 HoF Championships
Now in its 37th consecutive year in Newport, the tournament will be sponsored by a consortium of global businesses including Rolex, Chubb Personal Insurance, EMC Corporation, Alex and Ani, and Corona. ~ Tickets for the tournament are officially on sale today! (Full story …)
January 10, 2013
USTA Serves awards $1.7 million in grants
Year-End Grants Awarded to 34 Organizations (Full story …)
January 4, 2013
USTA Eastern Announces 2012 Award Winners
Awards Recognize 38 Individuals and Organizations That Have Helped Grow Tennis (Full story …)
December 31, 2012
RSI names 2012 'Champions'
Susan DiBiase, the U.S. director of marketing for tennis company Babolat, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2012 by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2013 issue. DiBiase led off the magazine’s 12th annual “Champions of... (Full story …)
December 4, 2012
ASBA Honors Distinguished Sports Facilities
Ellicott City , MD — The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by... (Full story …)
November 18, 2012
Lendl Honored with Davis Cup Award of Excellence
Lendl was a leader on the Czechoslovakian team for eight years, most notably in 1980, when they won their only Davis Cup title. Today, he was presented the Davis Cup Award of Excellence at the 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final, hosted in Prague. (Full story …)
November 16, 2012
Midtown Athletic Club honored
Named by USTA Missouri as 2012 Facility of the Year. (Full story …)
November 4, 2012
Austin captures USTA title
Austin Goes 6-0 against Collegians to Win USTA Wild Card into USTA Pro Circuit Event; Chase Perez-Blanco Wins Spear Draw as Junior Boys Go 8-0 on Final Day in Orlando (Full story …)
November 3, 2012
Novotna honored
An active Fed Cup competitor and committed team member for more than a decade, the Czech star helped her team to Fed Cup victory in 1988. (Full story …)
September 25, 2012
Two inducted into USPTA’s Hall of Fame
Doris Hart and Francisco “Pancho” Segura. (Full story …)
Porter named USPTA Pro of the Year
David T. Porter, Ed. D., of Laie, Hawaii, who has been involved in teaching tennis for more than 35 years and has been a USPTA member for more than 25 years, received the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Alex Gordon... (Full story …)
Two earn USPTA Master Professional
Two members of the United States Professional Tennis Association were recognized for achieving Master Professional status in the association, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession: Mark Centrella, Wilmington, Del. Gary Trost, Nichols Hills, Okla. The two honorees were... (Full story …)
September 20, 2012
USPTA recognizes leaders in tennis
The United States Professional Tennis Association honored those who stand out and go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry, from tennis coaches to players to volunteers during its annual national awards breakfast today at the USPTA... (Full story …)
September 10, 2012
Tennis Industry inducts Bollettieri
Tennis coaching legend Nick Bollettieri was the fifth person to be inducted into the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, in a ceremony that took place recently in New York City, just before the start of the US Open tennis tournament.... (Full story …)
September 7, 2012
Bryans receive sportsmanship award
2012 US Open Men’s Doubles Champions Presented Award at the US Open For Personifying Sportsmanship over the Summer Tennis Season in North America (Full story …)
September 6, 2012
McEnroe receives Hall of Fame ring
Winner of four US Open singles titles and four US Open doubles titles, and 17 Grand Slam tournament titles overall, McEnroe was inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999. 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 a commemoration of their Hall of Fame induction. (Full story …)
ITHF names 2013 inductees
Australia's Thelma Coyne Long is nominated in the Master Player Category. ESPN tennis broadcaster Cliff Drysdale, and tennis industry leaders Charlie Pasarell and Ion Tiriac are nominated in the Contributor Category. (Full story …)
Legends Ball to honor BBC
Now in their 85th year of covering the sport of tennis, Britain's public service broadcast company will be awarded the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award, which is presented annually to a company that has shown great commitment to the sport. The Legends Ball is the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum's gala celebration, and is a premier social event for the tennis community that is held annually in New York City during the US Open. (Full story …)
September 5, 2012
Dunwoody to receive ITA award
SKILLMAN, N.J. — General Ann E. Dunwoody, alumna of the State University of New York at Cortland Class of 1975, will receive the highest honor bestowed by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association when she is presented with the 2012 ITA Achievement... (Full story …)
September 4, 2012
Stosur receives sportsmanship award
Defending US Open Champion Stosur Presented Award Today at the US Open For Personifying Sportsmanship over the Summer Tennis Season in North America (Full story …)
August 28, 2012
USTA to honor Summitt
FLUSHING, N.Y. — The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced that former University of Tennessee Head Women’s Basketball Coach Pat Summitt will be the recipient of the Billie Jean King Legacy Award, which honors individuals whose outstanding courage and... (Full story …)
August 25, 2012
Davies receives Hall of Fame ring
Davies, who is CEO of New Haven's WTA event, was inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in July in recognition of his immense contributions to tennis as an industry innovator and promoter. The one-of-a-kind Hall of Fame rings are being presented to Hall of Famers at tennis events around the world, in honor of their great achievements in the sport and their Hall of Fame induction. (Full story …)
August 16, 2012
Evert to be honored at The Legends Ball
Hall of Famer Billie Jean King will present Evert with the Eugene L. Scott Award at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum's annual gala celebration, which is always a premiere social event for the tennis community during the US Open. (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
Babolat honors top retailers and reps
Tennis Station Named Retailer of the Year. (Full story …)
August 2, 2012
Bollettieri to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Induction ceremony to take place Aug. 24 during The Tennis Show in New York City (Full story …)
July 26, 2012
Four USTA Juniors Honored
Four USTA junior tennis players from around the nation were honored for their sportsmanship in a ceremony hosted in conjunction with the annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on July 14. (Full story …)
July 22, 2012
USTA facility award for Sea Colony
The United States Tennis Association selected Sea Colony to receive the 2012 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award for excellence in its tennis facilities -- 34 courts, including 4 indoor and 14 Har-Tru -- and its tennis activities -- including its growing junior program, women's professional tournament and special events. The Sea Colony Recreational Association is professionally managed by ResortQuest Delaware. (Full story …)
July 13, 2012
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 …)
July 9, 2012
'Hottest Coach' finalists named
Poll Opens for Online Voters to Select Inaugural Male, Female Winner (Full story …)
USTA creates sportsmanship award
New Award to be Presented at the US Open to the Male and Female Tennis Player Who Best Personify Sportsmanship over the Summer Tennis Season in North America (Full story …)
Three Apex awards for TennisPro magazine
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that its TennisPro Magazine was presented with three 2012 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence) for writing. TennisPro is the official publication of PTR tennis teachers and coaches. This is... (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 …)
June 18, 2012
ITA announces Players of the Year
Top men's and women's doubles duos also honored (Full story …)
June 6, 2012
USTA Serves to grant scholarships
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — USTA Serves, the National Charitable Foundation of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), today announced that it will grant 59 high school students a variety of college scholarships, totaling more than $410,000. An objective of USTA... (Full story …)
May 18, 2012
USPTA is accepting award nominations
Don’t miss out on the chance to honor your fellow USPTA Professionals! Do you know a deserving USPTA Professional who goes above and beyond to make a difference through tennis? Then send in a nomination today! All Professional-level members are... (Full story …)
May 12, 2012
Har-Tru website earns high praise
Hartru.com Named Official Honoree in the "Oscars of the Internet" (Full story …)
May 10, 2012
ITHF to honor 2012 Inductees
The gala celebration is a premier social event during the US Open and serves as a benefit for the Hall of Fame. The event will pay tribute to 2012 inductees Jennifer Capriati, Guga Kuerten, Manuel Orantes, Mike Davies, and Randy Snow, and will feature special recognitions for additional people and businesses who have made significant contributions to growing the sport of tennis. (Full story …)
May 1, 2012
James honored as wheelchair tennis coach
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced that Dan James, USTA Manager of Wheelchair Tennis and the U.S. Wheelchair Tennis Coach, has been named the 2011 Wheelchair Tennis Coach of the Year by the International... (Full story …)
April 28, 2012
National Promoter of the Year Winners Announced
Winners will spend the summer as interns at Wilson's global headquarters in Chicago (Full story …)
April 13, 2012
Capriati elected to ITHF
A former world No. 1, Capriati won three Grand Slam tournament titles and an Olympic gold medal during her career. (Full story …)
April 2, 2012
Essayist wins court time with Sharapova
Hilton-Adams raises money locally to support Maria Sharapova’s Foundation (Full story …)
March 22, 2012
ITHF presents awards
USTA Immediate Past President Lucy S. Garvin received the Samuel Hardy Award, which recognizes dedicated USTA volunteers. The Tennis Educational Merit Award honors individuals who have made contributions to tennis education nationally. It was presented to long-time tennis coach and trainer Butch Staples, wheelchair tennis trainer and expert Lynn Bender, and strength and conditioning expert Dr. Mark Kovacs. (Full story …)
March 19, 2012
Tennis Channel Top 100 of All-Time
Presented By Ally Bank. Monday Episode Announces Players #71-100 (Full story …)
March 17, 2012
Hall of Famers receive official rings
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 Hall of Fame induction. (Full story …)
March 10, 2012
USPTA accepting nominations for annual awards
Recipients to be honored during USPTA World Conference in September (Full story …)
March 8, 2012
Kuerten to be inducted to the ITHF
The former world No. 1 and three-time French Open champion is the second Brazilian ever to receive the honor of Hall of Fame induction, joining 1978 Hall of Famer Maria Bueno. Kuerten has been elected in the Recent Player Category as a member of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2012. - - The remainder of the class will be announced in the month ahead.- (Full story …)
March 4, 2012
Andrew Named President of PTR
Hilton Head Island, SC — At the recent PTR Symposium, Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced Jorge Andrew has been named President of its Board of Directors for a three year term. Andrew, who accepted the reigns from outgoing President, Jean... (Full story …)
Gladstone to Receive Service Award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which included 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis trade... (Full story …)
February 26, 2012
Anderson Named PTR Professional of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards this week during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (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 22, 2012
Seggie Named PTR Humanitarian of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards this week during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (Full story …)
Cerretani Named PTR Male Player of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards this week during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (Full story …)
February 19, 2012
Stan Smith receives ITHF ring
Inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987 and named president in 2011, Stan Smith was presented with his exclusive Hall of Fame ring in a special ceremony on Center Court at the SAP Open in San Jose, where he is a two-time past singles champion and a five-time past doubles champion. (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 14, 2012
Ward Named PTR College Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards this week during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (Full story …)
February 9, 2012
Davies to be inducted to the ITHF
Davies is the first 2012 Inductee 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. Currently serving as CEO of the New Haven Open in Connecticut, Davies has long been an influential leader in the tennis industry worldwide, having held executive roles at some of the sport's most important global organizations, including the ATP and the International Tennis Federation. (Full story …)
February 8, 2012
Rydberg Named PTR Wheelchair Pro of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis trade show... (Full story …)
January 30, 2012
Sprecher to receive PTR Media Excellence Award
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards in February during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (Full story …)
January 18, 2012
USTA names Abrams
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced that D.A. Abrams has been named the organization’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. In this role, Abrams will focus on developing and innovating the USTA’s diversity and inclusion... (Full story …)
WTT accepting scholarship applications
WTT accepting applications through April 16 (Full story …)
January 11, 2012
USTA Serves awards $1.5+ M in 2011
Year-End Grants Awarded to 41 Organizations (Full story …)
January 10, 2012
USTA to honor grassroots champions
Ten Recipients to be Honored at Annual Community Tennis Awards Ceremony in New Orleans, La. (Full story …)
December 19, 2011
RSI Names 2011 'Champions of Tennis'
Pat Freebody, who recently retired from the U.S. Tennis Association after decades of service to the sport of tennis in various capacities, has been named 2011 “Person of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2012 issue. Freebody led off the magazine’s 11th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors people, companies and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. (Full story …)
December 6, 2011
Sanchez Honored with Davis Cup Award of Excellence
A member of the Spanish Davis Cup team for 12 years during his playing career, Sanchez captained the team to Davis Cup victory in 2008. (Full story …)
ASBA Honors Distinguished Tennis Facilities
Ellicott City, MD - The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by... (Full story …)
November 17, 2011
Pollard, Meredith win USTA/ITA National Awards
Skillman, N.J. — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association and United States Tennis Association have named veteran women’s tennis head coaches Claire Pollard and Matt Meredith as recipients of two of the most prestigious awards in college tennis. Pollard of Northwestern University... (Full story …)
November 10, 2011
Tarpischev receives Golden Achievement Award
Russian Tennis Federation President honored by International Tennis Hall of Fame & International Tennis Federation. (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 …)
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 17, 2011
Pottish, Hwang Receive Sportsmanship Awards
MOBILE, Ala. — Dillon Pottish, a senior from Emory University, and Annie Hwang, a junior at BYU-Hawaii, were honored on Saturday, October 15th, with the 2011 James O’Hara Sargent Sportsmanship Awards, presented by Rolex Watch, USA, at the USTA/ITA National... (Full story …)
September 28, 2011
Indiana’s Andrews honored
USTA/USPTA Community Service Award (Full story …)
September 26, 2011
Two earn USPTA Master Professional distinction
Two members of the United States Professional Tennis Association were recognized today for achieving Master Professional status in the association, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession: Darryl Lewis, Nellysford, Va. Emilio Sanchez Vicario, Barcelona, Spain The two honorees... (Full story …)
VA’s Hassan is USPTA Professional of the Year
Feisal Hassan, of Midlothian, Va. who has been involved in tennis and has been a USPTA member for more than 20 years, received the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Alex Gordon Award for the Professional of the Year. Hassan was... (Full story …)
September 23, 2011
USPTA recognizes leaders in tennis
The United States Professional Tennis Association honored those who stand out and go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry, from tennis coaches to players to volunteers during its annual national awards breakfast today at the USPTA... (Full story …)
September 15, 2011
Tennis Press Honored in USTWA Writing Contest
Just before quarterfinal matches got under way at the 2011 US Open, the press corps assembled in the media center to present awards to 11 writers whose work placed in the 12th Annual U.S. Tennis Writers’ Association Writing Contest. “The... (Full story …)
Smith named ITHF president
Hall of Famer Tony Trabert, who has served as President of the Hall of Fame for 10 years, has been named a Life Trustee. Among the thirteen new directors are global business leaders and two legendary tennis players. (Full story …)
September 7, 2011
Babolat honors top retailers and reps
TennisPlaza Named Retailer of the Year (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
USTA honors Benjamin
Retired Princeton Men’s Tennis Coach receives 2011 President’s Award (Full story …)
Facilities honored for excellence
2011 USTA Outstanding Facility Award Winners (Full story …)
Agassi, Evert, Austin to attend Legends Ball
The gala celebration, a premier social event of the US Open, will serve as a benefit for the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. More than 15 Hall of Fame tennis legends are scheduled to attend the event, which will honor the Class of 2011 inductees Andre Agassi and Peachy Kellmeyer. Celebrated sportscaster Dick Enberg and Campbell Soup Company will be honored for their contributions to the sport, and special displays will showcase iconic Fila tennis apparel on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the brand. Former WTA star and tennis commentator Mary Carillo will serve as emcee. Additional special guests include Grammy Award winning singer Marc Cohn and his wife Elizabeth Vargas. Limited tickets are still available, and may be ordered by calling 401-619-4604. (Full story …)
September 1, 2011
Gonzalez inducted into Court of Champions
International Media Selects Champion and Pioneer to be Honored in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday evening, September 3 Noted Actor Esai Morales Serving as Ceremony Host New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez to Join On-Court Induction Ceremony (Full story …)
August 31, 2011
USTA announces Icon awards recipients
The Inaugural Billie Jean King Legacy Award to be Presented (Full story …)
August 25, 2011
Contest winners announced during US Open
2011 Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest. Students to be Honored at Banquet Hosted by Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins (Full story …)
Tennis Industry HoF to induct Bollettieri
Induction ceremony to take place Aug. 27 during The Tennis Show in New York City (Full story …)
August 17, 2011
Bollettieri to be inducted Into Hall of Fame
Induction ceremony to take place Aug. 27 during The Tennis Show in New York City (Full story …)
July 31, 2011
Shriver, Austin, Parks receive rings
The three Tennis Hall of Famers were honored in a special ceremony on Center Court at the Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes-Benz in Los Angeles. (Full story …)
July 29, 2011
Lucky in Love & Tennis
Redwood City Man Gets the Girl and Wins the Bank of the West Great Returns Sweepstakes (Full story …)
Miles and Richardson to be inducted
2011 USTA/Midwest Hall of Fame (Full story …)
July 20, 2011
Enberg and Campbell Soup to be honored
Dick Enberg, a 13-time Emmy award winning broadcaster, will be presented with the Eugene L. Scott Award and Campbell Soup Company will receive the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award. Both awards will be presented at The Legends Ball, a gala social event during the US Open for the benefit of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. (Full story …)
July 13, 2011
Talbert Awards presented to four juniors
Four USTA junior tennis players from around the nation were honored for their sportsmanship in a ceremony hosted in conjunction with the annual Hall of Fame Induction. (Full story …)
July 11, 2011
ASBA Sees Record Number of Award Applicants
Ellicott City, MD — The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced an all-time high number of entrants in its annual awards program. This year, members entered a... (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 …)
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 …)
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 10, 2011
Kiawah Island Resort named No. 1 again
Kiawah Island Golf Resort is named No. 1 tennis resort in the world for fifth time in the last six years by TennisResortsOnline.com (Full story …)
May 4, 2011
Serving Winners
A Celebration of Women in Tennis Awards To Benefit the Atlanta Youth Tennis Foundation; WSB TV News Anchor Monica Pearson Honored (Full story …)
April 28, 2011
ITHF to honor Agassi, Kellmeyer
On Saturday, July 9, all eyes will be on Center Court for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoring one of the most exciting athletes to ever pick up a tennis racquet, the one-and-only Andre Agassi. In the Contributor Category,... (Full story …)
April 26, 2011
Ashe to be honored by ITHF
In honor of the 25th anniversary of his Hall of Fame induction, a special exhibit in the Museum and a tribute and ceremony during Hall of Fame Weekend will celebrate Ashe's life as a dedicated social activist, humanitarian, educator and athlete. (Full story …)
April 22, 2011
Spanish tennis legends presented with HoF rings
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Andres Gimeno, and Manolo Santana (Full story …)
April 9, 2011
Three receive commemorative HoF rings
The three Hall of Famers were honored in a special ceremony on Center Court at the US Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston. (Full story …)
April 5, 2011
USTA names recipients of annual awards
Recipients Honored at the USTA Annual Meeting April 1-4, 2011 in Naples, Fla. (Full story …)
April 1, 2011
ITHF to present Educational Merit Awards
Jodie Adams of Springfield, Mo. will receive the Samuel Hardy Award, which recognizes dedicated USTA volunteers. The Tennis Educational Merit Award recognizes individuals who have made contributions to tennis education nationally. It will be presented to former top-20 WTA player Leslie Allen, who is currently leading youth tennis and education programs; Dale Caldwell, an active leader within USTA's strategic planning programs; and University of Georgia's legendary former Head Tennis Coach, Dan Magill, Jr. (Full story …)
March 24, 2011
ITHF Calls for 2012 Nominations
Nominations may be submitted online at tennisfame.com. (Full story …)
February 27, 2011
ASBA Opens Awards Program
Association calls upon member companies to submit outstanding facilities for recognition in awards of excellence (Full story …)
February 25, 2011
Stolle receives commemorative ring from ITHF
Inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1985, Stolle was presented with the ring in a ceremony at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships, an ATP World Tour event which he helped to establish. (Full story …)
February 24, 2011
PTR Presents Annual Awards
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2011 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis trade... (Full story …)
Eng Named PTR Master Professional
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2011 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis trade... (Full story …)
Hoekstra Named PTR Humanitarian of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2011 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis trade... (Full story …)
Matthews Named PTR Clinician of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2011 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis trade... (Full story …)
Staples Named PTR Professional of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2011 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis trade... (Full story …)
February 20, 2011
Nominations Open for 2011 Tennis Industry HoF
Nominations are now being accepted for the 4th Annual Tennis Industry Hall of Fame award, which recognizes those individuals who have made a significant impact on and contribution to the sport, from the 1960s to the present. The final inductees... (Full story …)
Peschke: PTR Touring Pro Coach of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the 2011 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (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 10, 2011
USTA names award recipients
Winners to be Honored at Annual Workshop, February 11-13, in Arlington, Va. (Full story …)
February 1, 2011
Novo Nordisk Increases WTT Scholarships
Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards to Support Youth Tennis Players with Diabetes. WTT accepting applications for Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards through April 15 (Full story …)
January 30, 2011
Tennis Nominees for Hall of Game Awards
Sports Awards Show Hosted by Tony Hawk to Air on Cartoon Network Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) (Full story …)
January 25, 2011
USTA Awards $1 Million + in Grants in 2010
Year-End Grants Awarded to 33 Organizations (Full story …)
January 20, 2011
ITHF to Induct Agassi
The eight-time Grand Slam champion will be inducted on July 9, 2011. (Full story …)
December 13, 2010
RSI Names 2010 'Champions of Tennis'
VISTA, CALIF. — Jon Muir, the president of the Tennis Industry Association and the worldwide general manager of Wilson Racquet Sports, has been named 2010 “Person of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2011 issue.... (Full story …)
HEAD Star Series Winner meets Agassi and Graf
Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience for Promotion Winner (Full story …)
December 7, 2010
ASBA Honors Distinguished Sports Facilities
Ellicott City , MD - The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by... (Full story …)
December 3, 2010
Slobodan Zivojinovic to be Honored
Davis Cup Award of Excellence (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
USTA/ITA Winners Announced
Campus & Community Outreach and the USTA/ITA Campus QuickStart Provider of the Year Awards (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 18, 2010
AELTC's Tim Phillips Honored
Receives Golden Achievement Award from International Tennis Hall of Fame & International Tennis Federation (Full story …)
November 17, 2010
Hall of Famers to Receive Rings
NEWPORT, R.I. — They’ve collected gold medals, silver plates, crystal goblets, and the most coveted trophies in tennis, and now, an elite group of tennis players and contributors will be able to add a unique and valuable new piece to... (Full story …)
November 16, 2010
PBI Staffed-Sites Rank in Top 50
In Tennis magazine’s bi-annual ranking of the Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the United States, Peter Burwash International(PBI) the world’s most successful tennis management firm, has six of its properties listed including two in the Top 10. The magazine notes... (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 9, 2010
ITHF Nominated for Preservation Program
As part of a national campaign, Hampton Hotels will make a cash donation and provide volunteer service to one historic landmark in Rhode Island to support restoration efforts. The winning landmark will be determined via public vote on HamptonLandmarks.com, so log on and vote today! (Full story …)
November 5, 2010
King Honored with Fed Cup Award
NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have announced that Billie Jean King is the recipient of the 2010 Fed Cup Award of Excellence. Presentation of the award will be... (Full story …)
October 25, 2010
Caffardo and Muller-Wehlau receive Awards
James O'Hara Sargent Sportsmanship Awards presented by Rolex Watch USA. (Full story …)
October 12, 2010
Peace and Sport Image of the Year
An Indian and a Pakistani Unite for Peace. (Full story …)
October 6, 2010
Paul Garron honored with USTA/USPTA Award
For community service. (Full story …)
USPTA Honors the Leaders in Tennis
The United States Professional Tennis Association recognized those who stand out and go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry, from tennis coaches to players to volunteers during its annual national awards breakfast today at the USPTA... (Full story …)
Agassi receives 2010 Koret Prize
Athlete-Philanthropist recognized by Koret Foundation. (Full story …)
September 23, 2010
Babolat Recognizes Top Retailers and Reps
Michael Lynne Honored as Retailer of the Year (Full story …)
September 20, 2010
Dan Santorum Receives ITF Service Award
Hilton Head Island, SC — At the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) Annual Meeting in Washington DC, and the USTA Annual Meeting in New York City, PTR CEO, Dan Santorum received the ITF Service to the Game Award. The award is... (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 7, 2010
Hank Aaron Among USTA Honorees
Event to Honor Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion (Full story …)
September 6, 2010
Charleston Voted 'Best Tennis Town'
Charleston captures title and $100,000 for community tennis programming, as part of USTA’s second nationwide search for America’s best tennis communities (Full story …)
September 1, 2010
NSGA Elects Baugh, Raynor and Stahl
Hall of Fame Induction Will Be Held at NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit Next May. (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 27, 2010
Contest Winners to Attend Arthur Ashe Kids' Day
2010 USTA/NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Winners to be Honored at Luncheon Hosted by Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. (Full story …)
August 26, 2010
Award winners and All-Star Team to be Honored
Special Awards Luncheon Hosted by the USTA during Arthur Ashe Kids' Day (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 19, 2010
USTWA Announces Book Contest Winners
In its first book contest, the United States Tennis Writers’ Association awarded First Prize to OPEN: An Autobiography. The USTWA Book Contest recognizes and honors the best tennis books published in 2009. OPEN was written by charismatic Andre Agassi, winner... (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
ITHF Presents Chairman's Award
Recipients are Campbell Soup Company CEO Doug Conant and the USTA. (Full story …)
August 11, 2010
Whitlinger to be Inducted into Hall of Fame
Indianapolis, Ind. — John Whitlinger of Stanford, Calif., (formerly of Neenah, Wis.) will be inducted into the 2010 USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame on December 4 in Indianapolis, Ind. The 2010 USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take... (Full story …)
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 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 4, 2010
Mercedes-Benz to be Honored by the ITHF
Company's Worldwide Support of Tennis to be Recognized at 30th Annual Legends Ball on September 10 in New York City (Full story …)
July 28, 2010
Finalists Named for 'Best Tennis Town'
Winner to be announced at the 2010 US Open, will receive a $100,000 grant for community tennis programming. (Full story …)
July 27, 2010
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 20, 2010
2010 ITHF Induction Ceremony Available on-line
NEWPORT, R.I. — Tennis fans around the world can now witness tennis history with the simple click of a mouse. The International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Induction Ceremony is now available for viewing on tennisfame.com. The Class... (Full story …)
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 19, 2010
10 Finalists Named in ‘Best Tennis Town’ Contest
Ten finalists have been selected—from an initial group of 82 cities that submitted entries—in the USTA’s “Best Tennis Town” competition. Fans across the country can now vote for the community that they feel best exemplifies tennis’ positive impact at the... (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 …)
July 14, 2010
Courier honored by Farmers Classic
LOS ANGELES — Jim Courier will be introduced as Tournament Honoree for the 2010 Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes-Benz, during a special ceremony on opening night, Monday, July 26, of the Olympus US Open Series and ATP World Tour 250... (Full story …)
July 12, 2010
Award winners and All-Star Team to be honored
Hosted by the USTA during Arthur Ashe Kids' Day (Full story …)
July 9, 2010
ITHF will present Sportsmanship Awards July 10
Four USTA Junior Tennis Players from Around the Nation will be Honored for their Sportsmanship in a ceremony hosted in conjunction with the annual Hall of Fame Induction. (Full story …)
Burwash Elected to USTA NorCal Hall of Fame
Peter Burwash, President of Peter Burwash International(PBI), will be inducted into the Northern California Tennis Hall of Fame during a special ceremony on Thursday, July 29 in conjunction with the Bank of the West Classic, a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour... (Full story …)
July 7, 2010
Two Writing Awards for TennisPro Editor
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that its Director of Communications and Editor of TennisPro Magazine, Peggy Edwards, was presented with two 2010 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence). This is the 22nd Annual APEX Awards,... (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 2, 2010
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 …)
June 30, 2010
4 Juniors Win Novo Nordisk Scholarships
New York, NY - Kelsey Aho, 18, of Marietta, Ga., and Melanie Nolt, 19, of Manheim, Pa., have been named the 2010 Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award national recipients. Aho and Nolt, who are both tennis standouts with Type I Diabetes,... (Full story …)
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 28, 2010
USTA Awards Grants to 26 Organizations
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — USTA Serves, the philanthropic and charitable entity of the United States Tennis Association, announced today that it has awarded 26 grants in its 2010 spring funding cycle, totaling $301,000. The bi-annual granting process, a national initiative... (Full story …)
June 21, 2010
Diego Moyano named USTA National Coach
Former ATP Professional to Serve as Clay-Court Specialist at USTA Training Center Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla. (Full story …)
June 17, 2010
ITA Announces Div. I National Coaches of the Year
SKILLMAN, N.J. — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the Wilson/ITA National Coaches of the Year for NCAA Division I tennis. Peter Smith of Southern California was awarded the honor as the top men’s head coach while North Carolina’s Brian... (Full story …)
June 7, 2010
Nominate Now for USTA Outstanding Facility Awards
Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? If so, nominate it for a 2010 USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility award. Award nominations must be received in the USTA office by July 19. Criteria for the awards and nomination... (Full story …)
May 11, 2010
Drysdale Tennis School Receives High Honors
Named as one of the best Tennis Camps in the World by Tennis Resorts Online (Full story …)
May 6, 2010
USPTA's Gill Recognized
Vice president receives Distinguished Club Award for Ibis Golf & Country Club. (Full story …)
Legends Ball Honors the Class of 2010
Benefit for the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, Honors the Class of 2010 and Many Others on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. John & Alexandra Ross and Mike & Becky Goss will serve as co-chairs of the annual gala which attracts tennis legends and celebrities to celebrate during US Open week. (Full story …)
April 13, 2010
ASBA Awards Program Now Accepting Entries
Awards recognize excellence in athletic facility design, construction (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 7, 2010
Darling Tennis Center now USTA Certified
Las Vegas Facility Becomes 11th USTA Certified Regional Training Center, Expanding USTA Player Development’s Programming Throughout the Country. (Full story …)
Furman, Tufts receive ITA Awards
Honored as National Team Sportsmanship recipients. (Full story …)
April 5, 2010
ITHF to present Awards on March 20
Jane Brown Grimes will receive the Samuel Hardy Award, which recognizes dedicated USTA volunteers. Dr. Steve Wilkinson and Dr. W. Ben Kibler will receive the Tennis Educational Merit Award, which recognizes individuals who have made contributions to tennis education nationally. (Full story …)
March 31, 2010
WTT Accepting Applications for Scholarships
$15,000 in Donnelly Award scholarships to be awarded by Novo Nordisk to young tennis players with diabetes (Full story …)
March 24, 2010
USTA Names Recipients of Annual Awards
Recipients Honored at the USTA Annual Meeting March 19-22, 2010 in Dallas, Texas (Full story …)
March 23, 2010
ITHF Calls for Nominations for 2011 Ballot
Nominations may be submitted online at tennisfame.com. (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 …)
March 18, 2010
ITHF to present Awards on March 20
Jane Brown Grimes will receive the Samuel Hardy Award, which recognizes dedicated USTA volunteers. Dr. Steve Wilkinson and Dr. W. Ben Kibler will receive the Tennis Educational Merit Award, which recognizes individuals who have made contributions to tennis education nationally. (Full story …)
March 9, 2010
ITHF Honors Heinz Grimm
Swiss receives the Golden Achievement Award. (Full story …)
February 26, 2010
USPTA Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards
Recipients to be honored during USPTA World Conference in September (Full story …)
February 23, 2010
Dr. Mark Kovacs Honored
Receives PTR’s Stanley Plagenhoef Award. (Full story …)
February 17, 2010
PTR Presents Annual Awards
Hilton Head Island, SC - - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2010 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (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 3, 2010
USTA Awards Wheelchair Program Grants
More than $34,000 to 23 Wheelchair Tennis Programs Nationwide. Grant targets programs that are growing wheelchair tennis in their local areas (Full story …)
February 1, 2010
USTA Serves grants nearly $1 million
“Aces for Kids” Year-End Grants Awarded to 24 Organizations (Full story …)
January 21, 2010
USTA Names CTD Award Recipients
Recipients to be Honored at the USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop Jan 22-24, 2010 in San Diego. (Full story …)
January 19, 2010
USTA Names Recipients of Annual Awards
Community Tennis Development Awards Recipients to be Honored at the USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop Jan 22-24, 2010 in San Diego. (Full story …)
January 6, 2010
ASBA Honors Founders with Industry Merit Award
*Ellicott City, MD - *The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its highest honor, the Industry Merit Award. This year, the award was presented... (Full story …)
December 29, 2009
RSI Names 2009 'Champions of Tennis'
Eric Babolat, the president and CEO of the French company Babolat, has been named “Person of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2010 issue. Babolat led off the magazine’s ninth annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,”... (Full story …)
December 28, 2009
Nominate Your TWC Facility for 2009
Is your tennis facility a leader in delivering tennis programs and providing service in promoting the sport? The Tennis Industry Association, the U.S. Tennis Association, and Racquet Sports Industry magazine are once again looking for the “Top 50 Tennis Welcome... (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 …)
December 9, 2009
ASBA Honors Distinguished Sports Facilities
*Ellicott City, MD - *The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA... (Full story …)
USTA Florida Announces Tennis Volunteer 2009 Award Winners
*DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — *USTA Florida celebrated “60 Years of Love and 30 Years of Dedication” on Dec. 4-6, 2009, during the USTA Florida 60th Annual Meeting and Anniversary Celebration Weekend at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, recognizing the 30... (Full story …)
December 7, 2009
Orantes Honored with Davis Cup Award of Excellence
NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have announced that Manuel Orantes will be honored with the 2009 Davis Cup Award of Excellence. Presentation of the award will be made... (Full story …)
December 4, 2009
USTA Southern Announces 2009 Awards
QuickStart facilities honored. (Full story …)
December 3, 2009
Tennis Magazine Wins Two Folio Awards
Silver for 2009 Redesign and Bronze for Feature Design. (Full story …)
November 24, 2009
USTA/ITA Awards Announced
For Community Outreach and Campus Recreation. (Full story …)
USTA Southern Announces Award Recipients
Atlanta, GA — USTA Southern has announced its recipients for the 2009 awards given for tennis excellence on and off the court. With over 25 categories, winners will be recognized during the USTA Southern Annual Meeting in January at the... (Full story …)
November 19, 2009
RSTTA Receives Sectional NJTL of the Year Award
Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Association best in USTA Middle States Section. (Full story …)
November 11, 2009
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 9, 2009
Champions Crowned on Historic Day
ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships. (Full story …)
Fernandez and Farina Honored
2009 Fed Cup Award of Excellence. (Full story …)
November 5, 2009
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 …)
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 7, 2009
Burwash Receives Top Industry Award
Peter Burwash, President of Peter Burwash International (PBI) recently received the “2009 Faculty Emeritus Award” from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at the annual USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The award recognizes those men and women who both through speaking... (Full story …)
September 30, 2009
John Craig Wins USPTA Personal Web Site Contest
The United States Professional Tennis Association is very excited to announce that John Craig of Santa Ana, Calif., is the grand-prize winner of the association’s personal Web site contest. Craig is a Pro 1 and six-year member. His Web site... (Full story …)
USTA Announces 2008 Awards
Recreational Coach Workshop Trainer and Host Site of the Year. (Full story …)
September 25, 2009
Maine’s Greene Named USPTA Pro of the Year
Robert Greene Jr., of Rangeley, Maine, who is the director of tennis at the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel in Dixville Notch, N.H., received the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Alex Gordon Award for the Professional of the Year. Greene, a... (Full story …)
September 24, 2009
Cutler Receives Top Education Credit Earner Honors
During its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis held Sept. 21-26 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa on Marco Island, Fla., the United States Professional Tennis Association recognized those members who make... (Full story …)
Nine Earn USPTA Master Professional Distinction
Nine tennis professionals recently earned recognition as Master Professionals in the United States Professional Tennis Association, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession. They are: Lorenzo Beltrame, Windermere, Fla. - director of tennis and athletic mental training at the... (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 …)
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
Tennis Greats and Celebrities Attend ITHF Benefit
Star-Studded Guest List Includes Whoopi Goldberg, Martina Navratilova, Monica Seles, Tracy Austin, Robin Roberts, Miss USA Kristen Dalton, The Real Housewives of NYC and More (Full story …)
September 8, 2009
Tennis Greats and Celebrities to Attend ITHF Benefit
Star-Studded Guest List Includes Martina Navratilova, Monica Seles, Tracy Austin, Robin Roberts, Miss USA Kristen Dalton and The Real Housewives of NYC and More (Full story …)
Ashe Inducted into US Open Court of Champions
International Media Selects Champion and Humanitarian to be Honored in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday evening, September 10. President Bill Clinton to be Featured Speaker in Ceremony Broadcast Live on ESPN2. (Full story …)
August 26, 2009
ITA/Arthur Ashe, Jr. Award winners and ITA All-Star Team to be honored
Hosted by the USTA during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (Full story …)
August 25, 2009
USTA/NJTL Essay Contest Winners to Attend Kids' Day
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA today announced the 10 winners of the 11th annual USTA/NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. The 10 winners, ranging in ages from 10 to 18, will receive a travel package from August 28-August 30 that... (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 …)
ITHF Honors Brown-Grimes and Reese
NEWPORT, RI — International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Chairman Christopher E. Clouser has announced that Jane Brown-Grimes and John Reese are the 2009 recipients of the prestigious Chairman’s Award. The Chairman’s Award recognizes outstanding service by a Hall... (Full story …)
July 28, 2009
America Votes for 'Best Tennis Town'
Winner to be announced at the 2009 US Open, and will receive a $100,000 grant for community tennis programming. (Full story …)
July 22, 2009
USTA Player Development Names Chicago Facilities as USTA Midwest Training Center
Midtown Tennis Club, Score Fitness and Tennis Club and the CARE Academy to Comprise Chicago Regional Training Center Network New USTA Certified Regional Training Centers Will Expand USTA Player Development’s Programming Throughout the Country (Full story …)
Babolat Announces Award Winners
Tennis Express Saluted as Dealer of the Year (Full story …)
July 8, 2009
USTA Serves Awards $252,000 in 'Aces for Kids' Grants to 13 Organizations
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — USTA Serves - Foundation for Academics. Character. Excellence. (ACE), the philanthropic and charitable entity of the United States Tennis Association, announced today that it has awarded 13 grants in its 2009 spring Aces for Kids funding... (Full story …)
July 7, 2009
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 …)
July 6, 2009
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 …)
June 30, 2009
PTR Honored with Two APEX Awards
Hilton Head Island, SC - - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) was presented with two 2009 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence) for its magazine TennisPro®. TennisPro is the official publication of PTR tennis teachers and coaches. This is the 21st... (Full story …)
Tennis Channel Honored with the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum
Network to be Recognized at 29th Annual Legends Ball on September 11 in New York City (Full story …)
June 9, 2009
Ashe and wife to be honored by the ITHF
Tennis Legend and Humanitarian to be Recognized at 29th Annual Legends Ball on September 11 in New York City (Full story …)
June 4, 2009
'On Court with USPTA' receives Award of Distinction
Award-winning episode is show’s first in HD (Full story …)
June 2, 2009
USPTA Receives Award of Distinction for Feature Article
The United States Professional Tennis Association received an award of distinction in the 2009 Communicator Awards competition. The winning entry was a feature article published in the August 2008 issue of ADDvantage magazine titled “Racquet-wielding mayor takes swing at obesity.”... (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
Khan Crowned Goshen Queen in Indiana
Results for Women's Subway Goshen Squash Open (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
Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps
Tennis Resorts Online has just published its annual rankings of the Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps. Kiawah Island Golf Resort on Kiawah Island in South Carolina returns to the top position among resorts, edging out last year’s No. 1... (Full story …)
April 20, 2009
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
Tennis Life Names Francesconi as Editor
Tennis industry publishing veteran joins fastest growing tennis magazine. (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 …)
Marcia Frost joins Examiner.com
Will be National College Tennis Examiner, specializing in college tennis. (Full story …)
March 23, 2009
Hall of Famer Butch Buchhholz to be Honored by International Tennis Hall of Fame and First Serve
NEWPORT, RI — This Thursday, March 26, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and First Serve will host a special evening honoring 2005 Hall of Famer Butch Buchholz while also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Sony Ericsson Open. The... (Full story …)
March 19, 2009
International Tennis Hall of Fame Calls for Nominations for Class of 2010 Ballot
ITHF Now Accepts Nominations for Wheelchair Tennis Athletes and Administrators Submit Your Nominations Online at TennisFame.com (Full story …)
March 13, 2009
Anytime Fitness Co-Founders to Receive John McCarthy Industry Visionary of the Year Award
Jeff Klinger and Chuck Runyon to be recognized for their contributions to the success of the health club industry (Full story …)
March 12, 2009
Golfsmith.com Recognized as Best in Class Among Retail Web Sites
The Only Brand to Rank in the Top 10 Twice (Full story …)
March 10, 2009
Ronney Wins National Award
Honor to be received at Positive Coaching Alliance National Youth Sports Awards sponsored by Deloitte (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 …)
February 26, 2009
Capestany Named PTR Master Professional
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, is... (Full story …)
ITHF and First Serve to honor Buchholz
Special Tribute Scheduled for March 26 in Miami, Florida (Full story …)
February 25, 2009
PTR $25,000 Championships Results
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) $25,000 Championships were held in conjunction with the PTR International Tennis Symposium, February 14-20, 2009, at PTR Headquarters on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. PTR $25,000 Championships give teaching pros the... (Full story …)
February 23, 2009
Tennis Channel Promotes Dean Hadaegh to Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Technical Operations
LOS ANGELES — Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and passionate lifestyle of tennis, today announced the promotion of Dean Hadaegh to chief technology officer and senior vice president, technical operations. He... (Full story …)
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
Trinity Men’s Squash Defends National Title for Tenth Consecutive Year
Bantams Look For 200th Straight Win Against Dartmouth Friday (Full story …)
February 18, 2009
PTR Presents Annual Awards
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 is... (Full story …)
Two USPTA Members Honored by USOC
The United States Olympic Committee honored USPTA members Anne Smith, Ph.D., and Rita Gladstone as part of its Coaching Recognition Program. Smith of Dallas, was honored with the “Doc” Counsilman Science Award for tennis for her contributions in the area... (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 …)
February 3, 2009
USTA Serves Awards Over $1 Million in Grants in 2008
“Aces for Kids” Year-End Grants Awarded to 39 Organizations (Full story …)
January 30, 2009
Circle C Tennis Center Receives 2008 Austin Award
*WASHINGTON D.C., October 13, 2008 — *Circle C Tennis Center has been selected for the 2008 Austin Award in the Tennis Courts category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding... (Full story …)
January 6, 2009
Lucy S. Garvin to Serve as USTA Chairman of the Board and President
Greenville, S.C. Resident Takes Office Through 2010 (Full story …)
December 31, 2008
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2008 'Champions of Tennis'
Dave Haggerty, the chief executive officer of Head USA and president of Penn Racquet Sports, has been named “Person of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2009 issue. Haggerty led off the magazine’s eighth annual... (Full story …)
December 23, 2008
USTA Player Development Names Martin Blackman Senior Director for Talent Identification and Development
*WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., December 23, 2008 — *The USTA announced today that Martin Blackman has been hired as Senior Director for Talent Identification and Development for USTA Player Development. Blackman will be based at the USTA Training Facility in Boca... (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 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 …)
December 11, 2008
USTA Player Development Names First Two USTA Certified Regional Training Centers
New USTA Certified Regional Training Centers will Expand USTA Player Development’s Programming Throughout the Country The Junior Tennis Champions Center in Washington, D.C. and The Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta Selected as First Sites for Program (Full story …)
December 8, 2008
The Ritz–Carlton, Key Biscayne Listed Among the 'Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts'
Miami, FL —The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne has been recognized once again by TENNIS Magazine among the “top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts”. The magazine presented four different categories: Best Lodging, Best Dining, Best Instruction and Best Family Resort. The Ritz-Carlton was... (Full story …)
November 3, 2008
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
Peter Burwash International Presents Awards at Annual Meeting
Peter Burwash International(PBI) recently celebrated its company annual meeting at the beautiful and prestigious Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt in Tirol, Austria. Consistently rated one of the top tennis destinations in Europe, Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt sits at the base of the stunning Wilder-Kaiser mountain... (Full story …)
Brown-Grimes to be Honored by ITHF
Special Tribute To Be Held On December 11 In New York City (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 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 …)
October 1, 2008
PTR Hires Chief Operating Officer
Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that Pat Decker has been named to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Decker joins PTR with a wealth of experience. Since 1995, she has owned and managed... (Full story …)
September 30, 2008
Golfsmith Names Sue E. Gove Executive Vice President | Chief Operating Officer
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOLF) today announced the appointment of Sue E. Gove as Executive Vice President | Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Gove will initially oversee finance, supply chain and distribution, human resources, information technology and loss... (Full story …)
September 29, 2008
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 26, 2008
Lexington’s Andrew Receives Service Award
Jorge Andrew of Lexington, S.C., recently received the USTA/USPTA Community Service Award. Andrew is the director of tennis operations for the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission in Lexington, S.C. Andrew was recognized during the USPTA’s annual awards breakfast at... (Full story …)
September 25, 2008
2008 USTA Outstanding Facility Award was Recently Bestowed Upon Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama
Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama, which became the world’s largest public hard court tennis facility (60 courts) after completion of Phase I of Global Sports & Tennis Design Group's Master Plan in June, 2007. At their 2008 International Tennis... (Full story …)
September 24, 2008
USPTA Member Alan Cutler Receives Top Education Credit Earner Honors
Sept. 24, 2008 -- During its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis held Sept. 15-20 at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, Calif., the United States Professional Tennis Association recognized those members who... (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 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
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 …)
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 …)
September 2, 2008
City of New York Honors Dinkins
106th Mayor of New York was Instrumental in Keeping US Open in New York (Full story …)
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 …)
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 18, 2008
Billie Jean King to be Honored at 'Legends Ball'
NEW YORK, NY — The premier social event of the tennis season, the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s “Legends Ball” returns to Cipriani 42nd Street, in New York City on Friday, September 5th at 6:30 pm — the last Friday... (Full story …)
Nadal and his Aeropro Drive -- World Number One
Vamos Rafa! (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 …)
July 21, 2008
ADDvantage magazine receives award for publication excellence
-- The October/November 2007 issue recognized -- (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 8, 2008
International Tennis Hall of Fame Presents Sony Ericsson With The Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award
Award to be Presented at the Legends Ball Friday, September 5, 2008 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City (Full story …)
July 7, 2008
PTR Wins Two More APEX Awards
07 July 2008 - Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) was presented with two 2008 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence) for its magazine TennisPro. TennisPro is the official publication of PTR tennis teachers and coaches. This... (Full story …)
July 2, 2008
Jeffett Honored by Hall of Fame
Nancy Jeffett, the president of the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation, received the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Golden Achievement Award in July at a ceremony at Wimbledon. USTA President Jane Brown-Grimes, along with board members David Dinkins and... (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
Family Circle Tennis Center is Named TWC of the Month
Where can you find a $15 million award-winning public tennis facility with 17 lighted courts, a 10,200-seat stadium, year-round tennis programs and tournaments for all ages, and the oldest Tier I all-women’s professional tournament in the U.S.? The answer: The... (Full story …)
June 17, 2008
USPTA Receives Award of Distinction for Feature Article
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 17, 2008 -- The United States Professional Tennis Association received an award of distinction in the 2008 Communicator Awards competition. The winning entry was a feature article published in the August 2007 issue of ADDvantage... (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 …)
May 19, 2008
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 …)
May 16, 2008
USPTA now accepting nominations for annual awards
-- Recipients to be honored during USPTA World Conference in September-- (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 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 …)
April 24, 2008
Wilson's Racquet Sports Consumer Catalog Achieves National Recognition
Wilson’s Graphic Design Team Receives Award (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 …)
April 15, 2008
International Tennis Hall of Fame Presents Franklin R. Johnson with Samuel Hardy Award
NEWPORT, RI -- The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that USTA Immediate Past President Franklin R. Johnson has been named the recipient of the 2007 Samuel Hardy Award. This award is given annually to a volunteer(s) of the... (Full story …)
International Tennis Hall of Fame Announces Tennis Educational Merit Award Winners
NEWPORT, RI -- The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that Todd S. Ellenbecker of Scottsdale, Arizona, Sharon Rosenburgh of Indianapolis, Indiana and Kathleen Ann Stroia of St. Petersburg, Florida are the 2007 recipients of the Tennis Educational Merit... (Full story …)
March 31, 2008
Ian Griffin of Wisconsin is Winner of USPTA Personal Web Site Contest
-- Association holds first-ever personal Web site contest -- (Full story …)
March 26, 2008
USTA Announces Recreational Coach Workshop Trainer of the Year
Austin Texas’ Mike Carter Chosen as 2007 Recipient (Full story …)
USTA Announces 2007 Recreational Coach Workshop Host Site of the Year
Southeast Michigan Tennis Association Chosen as 2007 Recipient (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 22, 2008
Alan King Tennis Passion Award to be awarded to tennis legend Rod Laver
Charlie Pasarell To Present Award On Stadium Court (Full story …)
March 19, 2008
Garrison and Harmon Named Coaches of 2008 U.S. Olympic Tennis Teams
U.S. Fed Cup Captain and USTA Director of Men’s Tennis To Lead Olympic Teams in Beijing. Dan James Named Coach for U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Team. (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 …)
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 …)
Bluegrass Tennis Director Bill Riddle Named 2008 PTRTennesseePro of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2008 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 60-plus on court and classroom presentations, a tennis trade show and $25,000 Championships is... (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 …)
February 22, 2008
Geoff Norton Named PTR Wheelchair Pro of the Year
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2008 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 60-plus on court and classroom presentations, a tennis trade show and $25,000 Championships is... (Full story …)
February 21, 2008
Two Named PTR Master Professionals
Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2008 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 60-plus on court and classroom presentations, a tennis trade show and $25,000 Championships is... (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 …)
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
Family Circle Cup Selects Winner of Fifth Annual T-Shirt Design Contest
CHARLESTON, SC (January 16, 2008) — The Family Circle Cup is proud to announce the fifth annual Family Circle Cup official T-shirt design contest WINNER! This year’s winning submission came from 26-year-old Joanna Hall from Lexington, KY. Hall is an... (Full story …)
January 9, 2008
APTA Hall of Fame Inductions
January 9, 2008, Scarsdale, New York — Robert Brown, Chairman of the American Platform Tennis Association’s Hall of Fame Committee, announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2008. David Kjeldsen, CEO of Viking Athletics, will be the seventieth recipient of... (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 21, 2007
Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Receives Generous Grant from Claire Giannini Fund
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Dec. 20, 2007 –- Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education, a national model for imaginative, public youth tennis and educational enrichment programs for a largely at-risk and diverse population in the Philadelphia area, has received an unexpected $10,000... (Full story …)
December 14, 2007
'TENNIS TALK' receives Tennessee Tennis Media Excellence of the Year award
Nashville, TN — The Tennessee Tennis Association recently announced their 2007 award winners and this year "TENNIS TALK" received the TTA Media Excellence of the Year award. "TENNIS TALK" is the brain child of Richard Falklen, avid tennis player and... (Full story …)
December 12, 2007
'On Court With USPTA' Receives Gold Award
— “Ask the Professor – Episode 1” is award-winning episode — (Full story …)
December 6, 2007
Tennis Channel Promotes Programming, Production Staff
David Scott Advances to Executive Director, Acquisitions and Programming. Bob Whyley is Promoted to Coordinating Producer. (Full story …)
November 21, 2007
STA/ITA Community Service and Campus Recreation Award Winners Announced Ouachita Baptist, Gustavus Adolphus Coaches Earn National Recognition
SKILLMAN, N.J. — Ouachita Baptist University Director of Tennis Craig Ward has been named the national winner of the USTA/ITA Community Service Award and Gustavus Adolphus' men's tennis coach Steve Wilkinson is the national winner of the USTA/ITA Campus Recreation... (Full story …)
November 20, 2007
USPTA Gives Grand Valley State University’s Wheelchair Tennis Team $2,000 Grant
The United States Professional Tennis Association presented a $2,000 grant to the first collegiate wheelchair tennis team at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. USPTA first vice president, Tom Daglis, was on hand to present the check to the... (Full story …)
November 5, 2007
Play Tennis Florida Chosen as Official 2008 USTA Florida Magazine
Wins over Three Other National/Regional Publications (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 …)
November 1, 2007
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2007 'Champions of Tennis'
George Napier, the chief executive officer of Prince Sports, has been named “Person of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s November/December 2007 issue. Napier led off the magazine’s seventh annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors... (Full story …)
October 30, 2007
PrinceTennis.com receives multiple awards
Industry Leader Captures Gold W3 Award and 2007 WebAward (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 18, 2007
USPTA Member Ken DeHart Receives Top Education Credit Earner Honors
During its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis in September, the United States Professional Tennis Association recognized those members who make education a priority. The Association honored Ken DeHart as the top credit earner in USPTA’s... (Full story …)
USPTA Presents Special Awards to CEO Tim Heckler and Longtime Member Townsend Gilbert
The United States Professional Tennis Association recognized two people for exemplary service during its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis in September. The Association presented the President’s Award to Townsend Gilbert and honored USPTA CEO Tim... (Full story …)
October 2, 2007
Southern Division honored for USPTA Newsletter of the Year
October 2, 2007 — The “Standard,” the newsletter of the United States Professional Tennis Association Southern Division, has been named the 2007 USPTA Newsletter of the Year. Southern Division President Jeff Hawes of Burlington, N.C., received the award during the... (Full story …)
September 24, 2007
International Tennis Hall of Fame to Honor Nancy P. Jeffett as 2007 Golden Achievement Award Winner
NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that Nancy P. Jeffett, President and Trustee of the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation, is the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Golden Achievement Award. The Golden Achievement Award is... (Full story …)
Boca Raton’s John Joyce Named USPTA Professional of the Year
John Joyce, a USPTA Professional 1 and director of tennis at Boca West Country Club, recently received the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Alex Gordon Award for Professional of the Year. Joyce, who has been a USPTA member for 22... (Full story …)
One Standout Earns USPTA Master Professional Distinction for 2007
Rosemary DeHoog recently earned recognition as Master Professional in the United States Professional Tennis Association, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession. DeHoog, who has been a member of the USPTA for 34 years, is the head tennis professional... (Full story …)
September 20, 2007
USPTA Awards Honor Standouts in Tennis Profession
September 20, 2007 — The United States Professional Tennis Association recognized outstanding tennis coaches, players, managers and volunteers during its annual awards breakfast at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis on September 20. The USPTA, the world’s oldest and largest... (Full story …)
September 17, 2007
Texas Tennis Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2007
George P. Mitchell, John Kniffen, Charles Le Master, Barbara Smith, and Semp Russ to be inducted November 10, 2007 (Full story …)
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 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 6, 2007
Bill Tym and Alex Gordon to be inducted into USPTA’s Hall of Fame
They are only two of nine to ever receive the honor. (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
Head Picks Most Radical Fan
Winners of “Are You Radical Enough?” contest to play with Andre Agassi in Las Vegas (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 17, 2007
Velasco Receives Special Texas Tennis Award
Ken McAllaster, Executive Director of the USTA, Texas Division, presents Manager and Director of Tennis, Fernando Velasco with the USTA Texas Section Senior Sprit Award. This award honors a player who, in addition to having high sectional ranking, exemplifies the... (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 …)
July 18, 2007
Winning Touch Tennis Named Tennis Club of the Year
SPORTHALL Facility Key Factor in USTA Award (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 …)
July 13, 2007
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
PTR wins two APEX Awards
Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) was presented with two 2007 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence) for its magazine TennisPro. TennisPro is the official publication of PTR tennis teachers and coaches. One APEX was for the... (Full story …)
Penn Once Again Tops TIA Consumer Report as Most Preferred Brand of Tennis Ball
PHOENIX — Based on the YE 2006 TIA Tennis Consumer Report, Penn is once again the #1 choice of tennis players. When asked “what brand of tennis balls do you feel is best”, Penn topped the list in every age... (Full story …)
June 28, 2007
'Which Racquet Will James Blake Play?' Winner Chosen
Greenville Mayor Knox White Draws Lucky Contestant Who Picked Dunlop’s Aerogel 2HUNDRED (Full story …)
2007 US Open Theme Art Captures the Spirit of the US Open and Welcomes the World to New York
Joanne Hus First Woman to Design US Open Theme Art (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 …)
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 …)
June 19, 2007
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 …)
GPTA Member Leads Resort to Top-50 List
An award -winning tennis program featuring 12 courts and state-of -the-art features has garnered GPTA sponsor Reynolds Plantation a “Top 50 Tennis Resorts Worldwide” recognition by Tennis Resorts Online. This marks the newest recognition for Reynolds Plantation’s tennis program, led... (Full story …)
June 13, 2007
2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional - Day Four
The State Closed Sectional is the strongest tournament that Florida sanctions. It is a high honor when players excel in this event. This event is hosted by the Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach, Florida and at this site we... (Full story …)
June 8, 2007
Virginia Tennis Court Named in Honor of Frank McDavid
Chesterfield County (Virginia) — Board of Supervisors in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission have named the tennis courts at Rockwood Park in honor of Frank McDavid. Frank has spent years involved with youth sports, as well as... (Full story …)
May 30, 2007
Peter Burwash International Facilities Score High in Rankings
One out of every seven facilities in the Tennis Resorts Online annual rankings has its tennis program directed by professionals from Peter Burwash International(PBI). The final rankings had 11 PBI-staffed properties in the Top 75 Tennis Resorts. (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 …)
May 15, 2007
'On Court with USPTA' receives Award of Distinction
“Tennis – In the Balance” is award-winning episode (Full story …)
May 7, 2007
NIRSA Tennis Ace Award
Don Paitrick of the University of Mary Washington Wins NIRSA/USTA National Professional Tennis Ace Award (Full story …)
May 1, 2007
Taylor Dent Earns USPTA Certification
ATP tour player receives Professional 1 certification (Full story …)
Dunlop Sports Group Announces Roland Garros Sweepstakes Winner
GREENVILLE, SC — Dunlop Sports Group has announced the winner of its 2007 Roland Garros French Open Sweepstakes. Steve Rothe of Sioux City, Iowa has won an all expense paid trip for two to attend the 2007 French Open. Co-sponsored... (Full story …)
USTA 2007 Facility Awards Application Now Available
The United States Tennis Association announces its 2007 annual Facility Awards application is now available. The 26 year-old program, gives recognition to outstanding tennis facilities in five categories. (Full story …)
April 25, 2007
USPTA Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards
Recipients to be honored during USPTA World Conference in September. (Full story …)
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