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September 26, 2023

Tennis Channel, Carvana PPA Form Joint Venture to Grow Pickleball

Tennis Channel and the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) have formed a commercial joint venture to further build pickleball - America’s fastest growing sport - in this country and worldwide. Effective immediately, the partnership will see the vast majority of PPA Tour matches appear live on Tennis Channel platforms, integrated advertising-sales efforts for media and tournaments, and the launch of a 24-hour pickleball channel. (Full story …)

September 11, 2023

Tennis Channel to Show Davis Cup Finals Group Stage Sept. 12-17

Tennis Channel; its free, ad-supported streaming TV channel T2; and subscription-service Tennis Channel Plus will be the exclusive U.S. media home of the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage September 12-17. (Full story …)

August 29, 2023

USTA Connect Adds Five Additional Partner Organizations

he USTA announced that five additional organizations from the tennis world have joined USTA Connect. USTA Connect was formed earlier in 2023, with the goal of increasing communication and integration throughout the tennis industry. (Full story …)

June 28, 2023

Tennis Travel Guru Scott Colebourne Joins Tennis Resorts Online as CEO

Tennis Resorts Online, the ultimate resource for tennis vacationers, has announced that Scott Colebourne, a renowned leader in the court sports industry, has joined the company as its new Chief Executive Officer. (Full story …)

June 13, 2023

Tennis Channel, Tennis-Point Launch Online Merchandise Site TennisShop.com

Tennis Channel and racquet-sports equipment retailer Tennis-Point have entered a multiyear e-commerce agreement offering premium tennis clothing, gear and accessories to the network’s passionate tennis fan base. The partnership includes the launch of a white-label tennis and pickleball shop on the channel’s www.tennis.com, the sport’s largest online platform, and a new merchandise site at www.tennisshop.com. (Full story …)

June 5, 2023

US Open Marketing Campaign to Feature Social Media Star Cookiee Kawaii

The USTA announced that its 2023 US Open marketing campaign, “Spectacular Awaits,” will feature the music and voice of multi-platform artist and social media star Cookiee Kawaii, as the US Open markets a new generation of talent to a new generation of fans and players through a social-first lens. (Full story …)

May 22, 2023

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

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

May 12, 2023

Tennis Channel to Celebrate 20th Anniversary Milestone May 15

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

March 30, 2023

USTA Launches USTA Connect, to Boost Data Sharing, Insights and Services

The USTA today announced the launch of USTA Connect, a new initiative aimed at connecting key members of the tennis industry in the U.S. in an effort to increase industry collaboration to provide insights and services. USTA Connect will focus on creating greater integration and communication for tennis facilities, industry software providers, industry associations, retailers and manufacturers to facilitate connectivity to grow the game at all levels. (Full story …)

March 1, 2023

Tennis Channel to Have Live Coverage of BNP Paribas Open, Miami Open

Tennis Channel will once again turn into a 24-hour network dedicated to the BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open throughout the month of March, as two of the sport’s most important events begin the annual springtime season. (Full story …)

February 21, 2023

USPTA Signs Multi-Year, Non-Exclusive Deal with RacquetDesk, CourtReserve

The United States Professional Tennis Association is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with both CourtReserve and RacquetDesk, as the Official Software Services Providers of the USPTA. (Full story …)

February 2, 2023

USTA Releases New, Free Mobile App for Tennis Info and Resources

The USTA recently released a new app, USTA Tennis, which is now available via the Apple App Store. The USTA Tennis mobile app, which will be free of charge, will give users access to a variety of resources, making it easier than ever for players to find play opportunities and improve their games. (Full story …)

January 24, 2023

APP Cuts Broadcast Deals With CBS Sports, ESPN for Pball Coverage

The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) has announced historic deals with CBS Sports and ESPN to deliver hundreds of hours of APP Tour pickleball programming throughout 2023, including 12 hours of live matches and highlight-driven programs on CBS Sports Network, eight hours of event recap telecasts on ESPN2 and more than 200 hours of live streaming coverage on ESPN+ and APP TV. (Full story …)

December 31, 2022

Foundation Tennis Reacquired by Founder; Reaffirms Commitment to Customer Service

n an effort to bolster customer service and help tennis and racquet sports businesses better serve their players and members, Foundation Tennis has been reacquired by its founder and original owner, Charlie Ruddy. (Full story …)

November 7, 2022

Synergize Sports Launches Inaugural Tennis Innovation Conference Online

Synergize Sports, an international sports innovation consultancy founded by entrepreneurs Fernando Segal and Carlos Salum, will launch the first Tennis Innovation Conference (TIC) on Nov. 18 and 19 on the CoachTube.com online education platform. (Full story …)

September 12, 2022

US Open Sets Records in Attendance, Viewership, Engagement, Sales

Two years removed from being held without spectators, the US Open redefined ‘spectacular’ in 2022 by breaking records for attendance, viewership, engagement, food and beverage and merchandise sales. (Full story …)

August 22, 2022

ITF Publishes Short Film Documenting the History of Tennis

The ITF has released an informative and entertaining short film documenting the history of tennis - from its origins as a medieval game through the establishment of formal rules in the 19th century, before charting the sport’s journey from the amateur days of the early-mid 20th century to the modern day. (Full story …)

August 1, 2022

Connexa Sports Announces Platform Partnership with Rhineland Tennis Federation

Connexa Sports to become the Official Tennis Analytics Partner of the Rhineland Tennis Federation in Germany, and with a full Connexa Sports integration including ball launchers, connected camera systems and proprietary AI analysis. (Full story …)

July 8, 2022

TennisONE App Named Official App of Five US Open Series Tournaments

TennisONE App, a year-round global, mobile platform for tennis scores, streams and news has partnered with five of eight of this summer’s US Open Series tournaments as their “Official App.” (Full story …)

May 16, 2022

Slinger, Related Properties Become Connexa Sports Technologies

Slinger Bag Inc. announced today the transformation of Slinger into Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. (“Connexa Sports”), a connected sports technology company that brings together Slinger, PlaySight Interactive, Ltd. (“PlaySight”) GAMEFACE.AI and Foundation Sports Systems, LLC (“Foundation Tennis”). As part of this transformation, Slinger redomiciled from Nevada to Delaware and, effective May 16, 2022, changed its name from Slinger Bag Inc. to Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. With its portfolio of companies, and over one million users on its combined platform, Connexa Sports (www.connexasports.com) is building a leading connected consumer brand in sports. (Full story …)

May 10, 2022

Tennis Channel, ZipRecruiter Partner for Road to Roland Garros

Tennis Channel and online employment marketplace ZipRecruiter are teaming up during the spring series of clay-court events leading into the French Open at the end of May. As the inaugural sponsor for the network’s annual Road to Roland Garros coverage, ZipRecruiter touchpoints reach television, online and streaming platforms throughout April and May. ZipRecruiter will also introduce specially created Tennis Channel content that will debut in May. (Full story …)

May 2, 2022

Award-Winning 'Second Serve' Tennis Podcast Announces May Lineup

Second Serve, a unique tennis podcast created exclusively for adult recreational tennis players by everyday players who are passionate about the game, is wowing an audience that, until now, hasn’t had a show specifically dedicated to them. (Full story …)

April 19, 2022

TennisONE App Named Exclusive App, Streaming Home of NCAA D1 Chps.

TennisONE App, a year-round global, mobile platform for tennis scores, streams and news has partnered with the NCAA and Turner Sports as the “official app and exclusive live streaming partner” for their 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships. (Full story …)

March 10, 2022

Infosys Becomes Title Sponsor, Digital Partner of Hall of Fame

Infosys and the International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced a multi-year transformation collaboration making Infosys the ITHF’s Official Digital Innovation Partner and title sponsor of the organization’s annual ATP Tour tournament, the Infosys Hall of Fame Open. (Full story …)

February 17, 2022

Award-Winning Second Serve Podcast Announces March Schedule

Second Serve, a unique, award-winning tennis podcast created exclusively for adult recreational tennis players by everyday players who are passionate about the game, is wowing an audience that, until now, hasn’t had a show specifically dedicated to them. (Full story …)

February 1, 2022

HOF Launches Digital Exhibit: 'Breaking Boundaries in Black Tennis'

The new online exhibit, viewable at breakingboundaries.tennisfame.com, features the stories and achievements of Black tennis players and tennis contributors around the world, both past and present. (Full story …)

January 11, 2022

Aussie Open Coverage to Start Jan. 16 on Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel’s 15th year of Australian Open coverage will take place January 16-30, every day of the first major event on the annual tennis calendar. The network will provide live daily news, analysis, reports and highlights, starting with the first edition of Tennis Channel Live at the Australian Open Sunday, Jan. 16, at 5 p.m. ET. (Full story …)

December 2, 2021

Universal Tennis Becomes Official Rating of Tennis Australia

Universal Tennis and Tennis Australia have expanded their partnership, making the UTR Rating the new official rating system of Australia. (Full story …)

December 1, 2021

ASBA Announces Publication of Updated 'Tennis Courts' Construction Manual

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for tennis courts, running tracks, sports fields and indoor and outdoor courts and recreational facilities, has announced the publication of the 2021 edition of "Tennis Courts: Construction & Maintenance Manual," which it produces jointly with the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA). (Full story …)

October 12, 2021

Slinger to Acquire Sports Technology Company PlaySight

BALTIMORE, October 12, 2021 -- Slinger (OTCQB: SLBG), a leading connected sports company, today announced that it has agreed to acquire PlaySight Interactive Ltd. (www.playsight.com), a pioneer and leader across sports video technology, data capture, high performance analytics and automated video production. (Full story …)

September 27, 2021

Slinger to Acquire AI Sports Tech Company GameFace.AI

Slinger Bag announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire GAMEFACE.AI (www.gameface.ai), an award-winning artificial intelligence (AI) technology provider for sports. (Full story …)

September 16, 2021

Slinger's Foundation Tennis Joins Square's App Partner Program

Slinger announced that the Foundation Tennis technology platform it acquired in June 2020 has joined Square’s App Partner Program. The partnership with Square is a significant milestone for Foundation Tennis and Slinger, validating the success of its platform, and its potential to reach new businesses and consumers in the tennis market, as well as other sports and wellness verticals with its robust CRM, subscription management, booking, and payment processing technology. (Full story …)

July 16, 2021

Tennis Channel to Show Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Live

Tennis Channel will again be the exclusive home of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Newport, R.I., live this Saturday, July 17, at 6 p.m. ET. This year’s celebration honors the classes of both 2020 and 2021, due to the cancellation of last year’s enshrinement during the worldwide pandemic. At the conclusion of the ceremony, fans will be able to relive the prestigious moments on-demand via streaming service Tennis Channel Plus. (Full story …)

July 12, 2021

ESPN Reaches Agreement to Televise Wimbledon Through 2035

ESPN agreed to a 12-year extension recently to continue televising Wimbledon, keeping the Grand Slam tournament on the sports cable network through 2035. (Full story …)

July 9, 2021

Tennis Channel, Wimbledon Agree to New Partnership Through 2036

Tennis Channel and the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) have agreed to a new media rights partnership through the 2036 edition of The Championships, Wimbledon - the oldest tournament in tennis and one of the most prestigious events in all of sports. The agreement adds 12 years to the existing relationship, which had been set to run through 2024. (Full story …)

June 24, 2021

Slinger Bag Acquires Software Developer Foundation Tennis

Slinger Bag has acquired Foundation Tennis, a developer of tennis software applications covering tennis club and facility administration and encompassing highly functional user and CRM experiences. (Full story …)

June 21, 2021

Wimbledon Returns to Tennis Channel After 2020 Cancellation

Tennis Channel’s coverage of Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis tournament, begins Monday, June 28, at 4:30 p.m. ET. It will mark a return of the sports world to the hallowed All England Lawn Tennis Club following a cancellation of the event last summer due to the global pandemic. (Full story …)

May 27, 2021

Tennis Channel Unveils New Website and App

Tennis Channel has unveiled an updated website and new app that offer more tennis-based stats and information in one place than ever before. (Full story …)

May 12, 2021

TennisONE App to Livestream 2021 NCAA D1 Tennis Championships

The TennisONE App, a year-round global, mobile platform for all-things-tennis has partnered with the NCAA as their Mobile App and Live Streaming Partner for the 2021 NCAA Division 1 Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships, which will be held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., from Sunday, May 16, through Friday, May 28. (Full story …)

May 3, 2021

Signa Sports to Add Acquisition of Tennis Express to Online Platform

SIGNA Sports United (SSU), the leading sports e-commerce and tech platform, announced a binding agreement to acquire Tennis Express, a leading online tennis retailer in the United States. The closing of the acquisition is subject to certain conditions. (Full story …)

April 20, 2021

Midtown Athletic Clubs Partners with Club Automation

Midtown Athletic Clubs, a world-class fitness and tennis provider with eight clubs across the U.S. and Canada, announced a 5-year partnership with Club Automation as its official member management software provider. (Full story …)

March 18, 2021

TennisONE Named Official App of Miami Open, March 22-April 4

The TennisONE App, a year-round global, mobile platform for all-things-tennis, has partnered with the 2021 Miami Open as their exclusive App. In addition to providing sports fans across the globe instant live match scores from first ball to last ball, TennisONE will livestream daily practice sessions of top players - offering a behind the scenes experience that is exclusive to TennisONE. (Full story …)

March 17, 2021

Tennis Channel To Be Exclusive Home of Miami Open, Mar. 23-Apr. 4

For the first time in its almost 18-year history, Tennis Channel will be the exclusive home of the Miami Open, one of the sport’s most prestigious, star-laden competitions. The network’s telecast will take viewers from first ball March 23 to championship point April 4. (Full story …)

February 15, 2021

PTR Symposium Sessions Available Online; Register by Feb. 21

The PTR International Tennis Symposium—held virtually last week, reports record-breaking attendance, with more than 1,000 tennis coaches registered from 61 countries. Now, tennis providers can “virtually attend” the PTR Symposium and have access to more than 35 hours of content through March 12. (Full story …)

January 19, 2021

Hall of Fame to host Black History Month Virtual Speaker Series

The International Tennis Hall of Fame will commemorate Black History Month by hosting two free online speaking programs that shine a light on the history of Black tennis and its cultural impact on and off the tennis courts. (Full story …)

January 18, 2021

Tennis Channel Renews Partnership with Alida for Viewer Experience

Alida (formerly Vision Critical), creator of the world’s first CXM and insights platform, announced that Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle, has chosen its Alida Sparq digital insights platform. (Full story …)

October 13, 2020

Tennis Channel, ATP Media Sign Major TV, Digital Rights Deal

Tennis Channel and ATP Media, the broadcast arm of the ATP as the governing body of men’s professional tennis, have concluded a multiyear television and digital rights deal that will make the network the exclusive U.S. television home of the majority of ATP Tour events. (Full story …)

October 1, 2020

Tech Startup Helps Keep Tournaments Alive in U.S.

Match Tennis App® is helping keep tennis tournaments alive throughout the United States through the creation of its Virtual Tournament Desk® (VTD) technology. (Full story …)

September 16, 2020

International Tennis Hall of Fame Announces Interactive Fan Voting

The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) announced the return of its Fan Voting initiative, marking the third year that fans have been given the opportunity to vote for the incoming class of Hall of Famers. (Full story …)

September 15, 2020

Premier Tennis Consulting Picks TennnisONE App for Events

The TennisONE App, a comprehensive, year-round mobile tennis app created and run by sports tech leader Bleachr LLC, has been named the Official Mobile App and livestreaming partner for all of the Professional Tournaments and exhibitions run by Scott Mitchell and his team at Premier Tennis Consulting in 2021, including their USTA Women’s Pro Circuit tournaments. (Full story …)

September 13, 2020

Universal Tennis Partners to Create Online School for Tennis Students

September 10, 2020 (Palo Alto, CA) — Universal Tennis, the premier global tennis platform and the company behind the Universal Tennis Rating (UTR); and ICL Academy, an online school for 7th-12th graders launched by education experts from the Dwight School and the Institute of Civic Leadership, announced a partnership to establish the Universal Tennis School. (Full story …)

September 1, 2020

Intercollegiate Tennis Association Launches ITA Coach Masterclass

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced on Tuesday the creation of the ITA Coach Masterclass and released the first chapter of the course. The ITA is committed to providing educational resources and helping our coaches continually improve their craft. (Full story …)

August 26, 2020

US Open Launches New Social Activation Campaign: 'Be Open'

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced the launch of its new social responsibility campaign, “Be Open,” leveraging the stage of the 2020 US Open to promote and amplify important messages of progress, positivity and equality. (Full story …)

August 19, 2020

USTA Middle States Announces 'The Tennis Conference' During September

USTA Middle States recently announced The Tennis Conference, a month-long, digital training experience, organized as a benefit to the outstanding provider network of USTA Middle States and beyond. (Full story …)

July 27, 2020

Bleachr Releases new CrowdVIEW LIVE for Remote Sports Fans

Bleachr LLC launched a first-of-its-kind multi-directional livestream watch party platform to engage remote sports fans who are unable to attend a live sports event due to Covid19. The first use case is in the TennisONE App for World TeamTennis, which is hosting all nine of its teams at the historic Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. (Full story …)

July 24, 2020

Hall of Fame Launches 'Your Name in the Hall' Fundraising Campaign

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is inviting tennis fans around the globe to come together in support of the sport even while staying socially distant through a new fundraising campaign designed to commemorate this momentous pause in tennis history and support the non-profit organization’s programs to preserve, celebrate, and inspire. (Full story …)

July 9, 2020

TennisONE to Engage Fans with Live Action of World TeamTennis

World TeamTennis has partnered with TennisONE to engage fans with a revolutionary new sports tech platform that elevates an international pay-per-view livestream to an interactive watch party experience. (Full story …)

USTA Offers First-Ever Net Generation Virtual Summer Camp

The USTA announced the first-ever Net Generation Virtual Summer Camp, taking place July 20-24 via the USTA’s Facebook and Twitter pages. (Full story …)

July 6, 2020

Universal Tennis Launches UTR National Championship Series

Universal Tennis (MyUTR.com) announced the launch of its first-ever UTR National Championship Series, a new initiative for junior, high school and college athletes to compete in high level local tennis events, continue to develop their game, and have their scores count globally via the Universal Tennis Rating (UTR). (Full story …)

May 31, 2020

Foundation Tennis's ‘Play Safe' Solutions Offer Online Bookings, Payments

Looking to get your courts and facility up and running safely for your staff, members and players? [Foundation Tennis](http://www.foundationtennis.com) has developed a low-cost, turn-key “Play Safe” offer that will help you and your staff implement the USTA’s guidelines for playing tennis safely, while helping your facility get back on the path to profitability. (Full story …)

May 8, 2020

PTR Debuts Online Certification Available to All Coaches

To address the need for coaches to become certified during a time of social distancing, Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) developed a virtual Level 1 Certified Tennis Instructor course. The seven-plus hour online educational course with eight specific domains and 29 individual lessons, is available to all coaches. (Full story …)

May 7, 2020

Offer Your Players the “Ultimate Tennis Courses Bundle”

To help tennis providers recoup some of their lost income from the COVID-19 pandemic, a key project team of the Tennis Industry United campaign has coordinated and developed the “Ultimate Tennis Courses Bundle”—a collection of 37 instructional videos that tennis facilities and individual teaching pros can sell to tennis players and club members. (Full story …)

May 5, 2020

USPTA Revamps Tennis Coaching Education with USPTA-U

The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) has launched USPTA-U, a new platform to bring all the continuing education and coaching resources the USPTA has to offer into one place. (Full story …)

May 1, 2020

Universal Tennis And Tennis Channel Partner To Bring Back Professional Tennis

Universal Tennis (MyUTR.com) announced the UTR Pro Match Series Presented by Tennis Channel featuring top ATP and WTA players in tournament play. The UTR Pro Match Series presented by Tennis Channel will be broadcast live on Tennis Channel and will be the first top tier professional tennis events televised internationally since the global health crisis put a halt to tennis in March. (Full story …)

April 29, 2020

Universal Tennis Expands Virtual Events

Universal Tennis (MyUTR.com) announced an expansion of its digital content platform with the launch of UTR “Host a Virtual Event” initiative as well as an extended slate of programming for its popular UTR Powered by Oracle All Access Series. (Full story …)

April 27, 2020

Tennis Channel to Launch International Streaming Service

Tennis Channel will introduce an international subscription streaming service April 28, the first-stage rollout for what is intended to become a global tennis-media destination. Initially launching in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with plans for other worldwide markets, the over-the-top (OTT) platform will offer content on the new Tennis Channel International app, with the service available in all three countries on www.tennischannel.com. (Full story …)

'PTR Hour en Español' and PTR Webinars in Spanish Debut

With the success of the new PTR Hour, Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is launching PTR Hour en Español. Hundreds of tennis coaches and fans around the world have been listening and live-chatting during PTR Hour every Thursday, or watching it later on ptrtennis.org. (Full story …)

April 8, 2020

PTR to Debut 'PTR Hour' on Facebook

"PTR Hour" will debut on Facebook - @PTRtennis - at 11 a.m. EDT every Thursday in April, starting tomorrow, April 9. For those who can't view it live on Facebook, PTR Hour will be available on ptrtennis.org. (Full story …)

April 3, 2020

ITF Launches Rules of Tennis App

The ITF has announced the launch of the Rules of Tennis app. As world governing body, the ITF is responsible for protecting the integrity of the game through the determination of the rules of tennis. The new app will be an essential tool to communicate those rules, including the latest amendments, to the millions of people involved in tennis - from those at the top of the sport to recreational players across the world. (Full story …)

March 31, 2020

Tennis Industry Resources for Financial Aid and Assistance

Leading organizations in the tennis industry have collaborated to provide a [centralized location ](https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/tennis-industry-resources-for-financial-aid-and-assistance.html)to share information about the financial assistance and relief programs available for everyone in the tennis community affected by COVID-19. (Full story …)

Indian Wells Tennis Garden Partners with UTR

Universal Tennis (MyUTR.com) and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden (IndianWellsTennisGarden.com) announced a new partnership under which Indian Wells Tennis Garden will integrate Universal Tennis’ technology, assets and resources to support tennis events and programming. (Full story …)

ITF Academy Resources to be Made Available for Free

To assist the 164,000 tennis coaches globally during this time of uncertainty, the ITF is making more resources on its ITF Academy platform available for free for the duration of this period of imposed shutdown. (Full story …)

March 1, 2020

Sports Analytics, ITA Partner to Provide Tennis Locker App to ITA Members

Sports Analytics, the mobile technology company that fuels innovation in junior sports today announced an agreement with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), the governing body of college tennis, to provide its flagship Tennis Locker app to the entirety of the ITA’s membership. The app, available for both iOS and Android devices, features advanced analysis of player development and program management in real-time, directly from courtside. (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 22, 2020

Tennis Australia, UTR Launch Media Integration for Aussie Open

Tennis Australia announced that it will integrate Universal Tennis’ proprietary UTR data and rankings into its daily coverage and global broadcast for the 2020 Australian Open. (Full story …)

TennisONE Launches Mobile App for Tennis

TennisONE, a comprehensive mobile app for tennis fans created by Minneapolis-based mobile sports app developer Bleachr LLC, was formally launched Jan. 22 to coincide with the start of the 2020 Australian Open, the first major tournament of the new decade. (Full story …)

December 29, 2019

Tennis Channel to Ring in New Year with Inaugural ATP Cup Jan. 2-12

Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus will welcome the 2020 season with complete live coverage of the new ATP Cup, a tournament-of-nations battle that features the United States and 23 other countries in Australia Jan. 2-12. Including all-time greats Rafael Nadal of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia, 25 of the world's top 30 singles players will compete in an inaugural clash for worldwide recognition. The action gets underway Thursday, Jan. 2, at 5:30 p.m. ET with a 16-and-a-half-hour ATP Cup telecast on the network and streaming matches on Tennis Channel Plus. (Full story …)

FanHub, ATP Launch ATP Cup Bracket Challenge Game

FanHub, the largest provider of casual, free to play sports-focused digital gaming platforms in the world, today announced that they have expanded their relationship with the ATP, building and launching the first-ever bracket challenge game for the inaugural ATP Cup, which will be held in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney, Australia from January 3 through 12. The six winners of each group and the two best second-placed finishers will qualify for the quarterfinals. (Full story …)

October 29, 2019

Minneapolis Sports Tech Firm Powers Official App for Rolex Paris Masters

TennisONE has developed the official tournament app of the 2019 Rolex Paris Masters, with exciting new app features that include live scoring, interactive draws and social games designed to elevate the experience for tennis fans around the world. This is the second consecutive year that TennisONE, based in Minneapolis, has developed the mobile app for the annual ATP Masters 1000 event, which this year runs Oct. 26 to Nov. 3 in Paris. (Full story …)

October 28, 2019

Applications Due Nov. 30 for Racquet & Paddle Sports Innovation Challenge

Do you have a new, innovative sports product or service? Enter it into the [Racquet & Paddle Sports Innovation Challenge](https://formsmarts.com/form/1uvy?mode=h5), which showcases new products and services designed to grow the sport and business of racquet sports with players, consumers and fans. (Full story …)

October 17, 2019

Daxko Buys Facility Management Software Provider TennisSource

Daxko announced Wednesday that it acquired TennisSource, a provider of tennis facility management software solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Full story …)

October 9, 2019

Educational Opportunities at January's Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

he Tennis Industry Association's annual Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference headlines a comprehensive program of educational opportunities at the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla. (Full story …)

September 25, 2019

Tennis Channel Opens Production Facility at USTA National Campus

Tennis Channel has opened a fully equipped broadcast control room on the site of the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. The facility, which establishes an East Coast production base for the West Coast-based network, provides Tennis Channel with greater access to National Campus competitions and players, in addition to Florida's extensive tennis community. (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

Tennis Channel Launches Podcast Network During US Open

With the US Open under way, Tennis Channel is launching the Tennis Channel Podcast Network, a digital home for podcasts dedicated to the sport. The network is uniting six podcasts under the new banner, creating a single destination for listeners and selling advertising across the group. Tennis Channel plans to bring additional podcasts into the fold as the Tennis Channel Podcast Network develops. (Full story …)

July 18, 2019

WTT Announces Partnerships, 'Watch and Bet,' Streaming Deal

World TeamTennis (WTT), which began its 44th consecutive season this past weekend, announced several international streaming deals, a dedicated WTT Dailymotion stream, live betting outside North America and China and eight matches that will air throughout the season on tape delay on various regional sports networks. (Full story …)

June 28, 2019

TIA Tennis Forum, 'Discovery Challenge' and HOF Aug. 26 in NYC

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 28, 2019

Anne Worcester Named President of Universal Tennis

Universal Tennis, the world’s premier tennis platform, today announced that Anne Worcester, former WTA CEO & Connecticut Open Tournament Director, has joined the company as President. (Full story …)

May 12, 2019

NYC Racquet Sports Launches Subscription Tennis Box Service

NYC Racquet Sports, New York’s premier destination for tennis gear and racquet stringing, launches it’s Grand Slam Box Club-French Open edition. The tennis subscription box service brings premium and special edition world majors tennis items and high-quality tennis products directly to your door. (Full story …)

May 5, 2019

TIA Offers Webinar Learning Series in May & June

In May and June the Tennis Industry Association will host a series of educational webinars that touch on many of the tennis industry’s key areas, the 2019 TIA Spring/Summer Webinar Learning Series. All topics will deal with current areas of interest and relevance to help teaching pros grow their businesses into the future. All TIA webinars qualify for the PTR or USPTA continuing education programs. (Full story …)

March 13, 2019

CBS Sports Network To Televise WTT Matches

World TeamTennis and CBS Sports announced a multi-year television partnership spanning both broadcast and cable. The deal will start this summer, highlighted by CBS Television Network broadcasting the Philadelphia Freedoms facing the Vegas Rollers on Saturday, July 21. (Full story …)

October 19, 2018

USPTA Offers Equivalency Pathway for PTR Members

The United States Professional Tennis Association board of directors has approved an equivalency pathway to membership for current and former certified Professional Tennis Registry members. The program, which will run through 2019, allows PTR certified tennis professionals an expedited process that will consider their current and former certified membership status. (Full story …)

October 17, 2018

'Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge' Attracts Influential Panel of Judges

A high-powered panel of judges will consider the entries in the fourth “Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge,” which promises to showcase some of the most brilliant new and innovative sports products and services designed to grow the sport and business of tennis and racquet sports with players, consumers and fans. Presented by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA), this unique competition will take place on Jan. 24, 2019, during the inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference ([racquetpaddlesportsshow.com](http://www.racquetpaddlesportsshow.com/)). (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 …)

October 1, 2018

Tennis Channel, WTA Form U.S. Television and Digital Media Partnership

Tennis Channel and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) have reached a five-year agreement that will make the network the U.S. television and digital media home of the WTA, beginning in January 2019. Running from the first week of January through late October's annual tour championships, the partnership includes Premier and International tournaments as well as the WTA Finals - representing more than 2,000 matches each season. (Full story …)

September 20, 2018

Inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference Jan. 23-25 in Orlando

The inaugural [Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference](http://racquetpaddlesportsshow.com) will be held Jan. 23-25, 2019, and co-located with the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. The multi-faceted tennis, racquet and paddle sports industry event will feature a hands-on product demo experience and opening welcome party at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona; and a curated ONE2ONE buying summit, Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference and an exhibit pavilion of racquet, paddle and tennis vendors and organizations at the Orange County Convention Center. (Full story …)

September 9, 2018

Larry Ellison Invests In, Partners With Universal Tennis

Universal Tennis announced that Larry Ellison, the Executive Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Oracle, has become an investor and partner with the Company. (Full story …)

August 23, 2018

Universal Tennis Partners With Team8

Universal Tennis, the Company behind the global tennis rating system UTR Powered by Oracle, has announced a new strategic investment and partnership with TEAM8, a leading sports and entertainment company owned by Roger Federer, Tony Godsick, Ian McKinnon and Dirk Ziff. TEAM8, the creator and principal owner of the exciting new Laver Cup tennis competition, is joined by additional significant investors participating in this financing including Blue Ridge Capital’s founder John Griffin, and existing shareholders Mark Hurd, CEO of Oracle, and Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO of Universal Tennis. (Full story …)

August 15, 2018

Head USA Partners With UTR

HEAD USA (HEAD Penn Racquet Sports) and Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) Powered by Oracle today announced a strategic partnership joining their technology and tennis expertise to drive engagement and growth among tennis players worldwide. (Full story …)

July 19, 2018

Tennis Channel's World TeamTennis Season Begins July 23

Tennis Channel will air eight World TeamTennis matches in 2018 season, including the season-ending championship match. The network will have seven straight days of World TeamTennis beginning on Monday, July 23 (schedule to follow). All eight matches will also be available on-demand on the network's digital subscription service, Tennis Channel Plus. Coverage begins on Monday, July 23, at 9 p.m. ET on Tennis Channel. (Full story …)

July 12, 2018

World TeamTennis Announces 2018 Broadcast Schedule

World TeamTennis today announced an extensive television broadcast schedule that will include partnerships with ESPN, Tennis Channel, NBC Sports Regional Networks, and other regional sports networks to air more than 250 hours of programming for the 2018 season. (Full story …)

July 11, 2018

International Tennis Hall of Fame Partners with UTR

Universal Tennis (UTR) and the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) have developed a partnership to enhance and grow tennis for a new generation of players. (Full story …)

June 27, 2018

WTT Launches Live-Streaming Platform, WTT.tv

For the first time in World TeamTennis' 43-season history, every WTT match will be available to watch on the league's new streaming platform, WTT.tv presented by GEICO. With 43 matches over 22 days in six team markets, the 2018 WTT.tv schedule will include more than 100 hours of digital broadcast programming this summer. (Full story …)

June 21, 2018

WTT Launches Live-Streaming Platform, WTT.tv

For the first time in World TeamTennis' 43-season history, every WTT match will be available to watch on the league's new streaming platform, WTT.tv presented by GEICO. With 43 matches over 22 days in six team markets, the 2018 WTT.tv schedule will include more than 100 hours of digital broadcast programming this summer. (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 …)

May 11, 2018

USPTA Reaffirms Commitment to Safe Play

Starting January 1, 2019, the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) will require all applicants to complete the Safe Play education modules as a part of the certification process before they can become a certified professional of the association. (Full story …)

May 4, 2018

Get Out on Court for Play Tennis Month!

It’s time to get moving—and to get out on the tennis court! The month of May is “Play Tennis Month,” and thousands of tennis programs and events around the country are showcasing the sport and all its health benefits. As one of the healthiest, most fun and most social activities, tennis is attracting players of all ages and abilities. Visit [PlayTennisMonth.com](http://www.playtennismonth.com) to find nearby tennis facilities and programs. (Full story …)

April 25, 2018

PTR Launches New Coach App

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced the launch of the new PTR Coach App, an indispensable tool for tennis coaches. The goal is to provide coaches - and athletes - a specific platform that can be used effectively in helping a player transition and achieve positive change. (Full story …)

April 11, 2018

Universal Tennis Creates Major Partnership With USPTA

Universal Tennis and the United States Professional Tennis Association today announced a partnership to grow and enhance professional development resources for tennis teaching professionals and coaches. (Full story …)

April 10, 2018

UTR Partners With PTR to Expand Resources for Tennis Professionals

Universal Tennis and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced a long-term, official partnership to grow and enhance professional development resources for tennis teaching professionals and coaches. (Full story …)

March 20, 2018

US Open Set to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

The USTA today announced a slate of special events and activities it has planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the US Open. One of the most visible initiatives is the introduction of a bold new logo for the event. (Full story …)

March 9, 2018

World TeamTennis Partners with Universal Tennis

Universal Tennis and World TeamTennis (WTT) announced a strategic partnership in which WTT will adopt Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) as the League's official rating system, and WTT match results will now count towards player UTRs. (Full story …)

March 4, 2018

Tennis Owners & Managers Conference Set for Charleston, S.C., in April

The fifth annual Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference will bring together tennis business owners, managers and decision-makers, with a focus on innovation, growth, business leadership and development. The conference runs from April 9 to 11, with optional specialty courses on Sunday, April 8, and day session registration available. Visit [TheTomConference.com](http://www.TheTOMConference.com). (Full story …)

February 28, 2018

ITA, Tennis Recruiting Network Renew Deal

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association and Tennis Recruiting Network announce an extension of their alliance, whereby Tennis Recruiting Network (TennisRecruiting.net) will serve as the Official Junior Tennis Information Source of the ITA. (Full story …)

February 27, 2018

Oracle, Universal Tennis Team Up to Grow UTR

Universal Tennis and Oracle announced a strategic partnership to further develop and grow Universal Tennis Rating (UTR), the leading algorithm-based, big-data rating system and digital platform for tennis players. (Full story …)

February 12, 2018

Tennis Industry Rallies For ‘Play Tennis Month’ in May

Tennis industry partners are working together to promote May as "Play Tennis Month" to help showcase the sport of tennis and associated health benefits. Thousands of tennis programs and events will be held around the country, with a goal of helping to get people moving and playing tennis, the No. 1 sport for a long and healthy life. (Full story …)

January 23, 2018

Third ‘Tennis Innovation Challenge’ April 9 in Charleston, S.C.

The third Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge promises to showcase some of the most brilliant new and innovative sports products and services designed to grow the sport and business of tennis with players, consumers and fans. This unique competition will take place on April 9 at the 2018 Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM Conference), held at Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, S.C. (Full story …)

January 4, 2018

Universal Tennis Joins Forces With Tennis Channel

Universal Tennis and Tennis Channel are joining forces to evolve and accelerate the growth of tennis by unifying the language of the sport through technology and media. The collaborative partnership focuses on supporting more competitive play and enjoyment across the tennis community through the use of the Universal Tennis Rating (UTR). (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 …)

January 27, 2016

Tennis CoachEd gets boosts

Tennis Europe has announced a two-year partnership with Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), the world’s largest international organisation of tennis coaches and teachers. PTR’s mission is to educate and serve tennis coaches around the world in order to grow the game.... (Full story …)

September 8, 2015

Scam Alert! Attention Stringers!

It was recently brought to our attention that someone may be contacting USRSA members by text and/or email with a scam asking for their rates for stringing services. They then send the stringer a fake cashier’s check, then later ask... (Full story …)

September 19, 2014

Babolat tribute to Li Na

As Li Na (CHN) has announced her retirement from professional tennis, Babolat celebrates her amazing career by offering fans the opportunity to express their admiration and affection on social media using #LoveLi. Babolat salutes Li Na’s 15 years of collaboration... (Full story …)

January 16, 2014

CareersInTennis.com has a whole new look

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — CareersInTennis.com, the tennis industry’s largest job board, has revamped and redesigned its website, making the user interface even easier to use for both jobseekers and employers. One of the key functionalities of the revamped site... (Full story …)

September 17, 2013

PlayTennis.com Updates ‘Find a Court’ Interface

Site Offers Hundreds Of Prizes to Tennis Players (Full story …)

July 25, 2013

TennisHub offers free electronic court sheet manager

TennisHub Inc. announced that it will offer its electronic court sheet manager to tennis providers for free until August 18. TennisHub enables users to manage all on-court activities in one interface, providing a more effective platform for managing the nerve... (Full story …)

July 31, 2012

Genesis relaunches a website

This past July, Genesis has launched a newly redesigned website. The first major redesign since the launch of the Genesis brand back in 2009, the all new website features a number of new features. Apart from having a much improved... (Full story …)

July 12, 2012

Playtennis.com launches to consumers

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) today announced the launch of the new playtennis.com site, designed to help all tennis players—whether regular, new or returning to the game—find out everything they need to know about getting into the game and playing more tennis. (Full story …)

October 19, 2011

PlayTennis.com to Re-Launch in 2012

In a major initiative to create one central information gateway to attract more players and build future frequent players, tennis industry partners will be re-launching PlayTennis.com in 2012. PlayTennis.com will be the “hub” of information and opportunities for consumers to... (Full story …)

July 11, 2011

Stringlet launches website

San Diego, CA — Stringlet™ Brand magnetic tennis string bracelets is proud to announce the launch of its website, stringlet.net in conjunction with the launch of retail sales at the Barnes Tennis Center and Balboa Tennis Club in San Diego.... (Full story …)

July 2, 2011

Ashaway Unveils New Website

AshawayUSA.com now offers a new look and feel, enhanced navigation, more product information, and stringing advice (Full story …)

July 1, 2011

Tennis-Depot Launches Online Pro Shop and Academy

Santa Barbara, CA — Tennis-Depot announces the launch of their online tennis pro shop tennis-depot.com. It is a natural extension to the highly-respected Oceanside Tennis Academy located in Santa Barbara, California. The official virtual grand opening event is scheduled for... (Full story …)

June 6, 2011

Get Closer to Andy Murray for Wimbledon

Head Tennis launches new viral film and Facebook campaign. (Full story …)

May 31, 2011

Website Focuses on Developing Players on Clay

Har-Tru Sports has revamped HarTru.com to offer competitive information that focuses on junior player development and innovation, emphasizing why playing on clay is a key to developing championship tennis. “Playing on a clay court teaches players to think, create and... (Full story …)

January 7, 2011

Wilson Tennis Gets Social at Australian Open

Wilson Racquet Sports Rolls Out Social Media for First Grand Slam of the Year (Full story …)

RMSBoulder.com Now Offering Online Sales

Louisville, CO - January 4, 2011 — Rocky Mountain Sports of Boulder, Inc. (RMS) announced today that their new webstore, www.RMSBoulder.com is now open for business. The website offers easy 24/7 access for both retail customers as well as established... (Full story …)

December 15, 2010

TennisConnect to Offer PTR Edition

The Tennis Industry Association and the Professional Tennis Registry will produce an edition of TennisConnect with a PTR-branded theme, available for all PTR members to use—and customize—for their businesses. TennisConnect is the TIA’s premier business tool for tennis providers and... (Full story …)

December 8, 2010

Courtside USA is the Official Network of the USPTA

Courtside provides online tools for all USPTA teaching professionals (Full story …)

December 2, 2010

Mirror Image Internet Accelerates ATP’s Mobile Website

Mirror Image Edge Computing Framework boosts ATP’s global reach and engagement (Full story …)

November 24, 2010

USTA Launches 'Give the Gift of Tennis'

Holiday Season Campaign Includes its First-Ever Facebook Sweepstakes. Total of 750 Kits Including 3,000 Youth Racquets to be Given Away. Grand Prize Winner Receives One-Hour Tennis Lesson from Jim Courier (Full story …)

November 18, 2010

New ATP Products for Mobile Web Users

New mobile offerings capitalize on web access trends, boost global reach and engagement (Full story …)

November 3, 2010

ITHF Launches New Website

Made Possible by VML (Full story …)

October 29, 2010

PTR Redesigns Website

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has launched its website with a complete redesign. The new, visually compelling, ptrtennis.org features multiple enhancements for PTR members and visitors alike. Simplified ease of use was a key element in... (Full story …)

October 27, 2010

Federer launches new website

Basel — Roger Federer’s official website, rogerfederer.com, will be relaunched this Thursday, October 28th. The popular platform for fans and people interested in Roger currently counts over 310’000 members and almost 3.5 million visitors in 2010. “It is fantastic to... (Full story …)

October 26, 2010

Sony Ericsson brings fans insider tips with foursquare

Sony Ericsson and WTA to become the first global sporting tour to establish a foursquare following (Full story …)

October 25, 2010

USTA Eastern Partners with ESMZone.com

Promoting Character Development. New Website to Sponsor USTA Eastern College Showcase on Nov. 7, 2010 (Full story …)

October 6, 2010

Wilson reaches 100k milestone on Facebook

Wilson Tennis continues to lead the way in social marketing for the racket industry becoming the first racket brand to hit 100,000 likes/fans on Facebook. “Facebook is the center of all social media. Our goal for Wilson’s page is to... (Full story …)

September 23, 2010

TennisConnect Goes Mobile

Now you can promote your tennis business and service your most tech-savvy customers by publishing “mobile-specific” web pages that are simple to create through TennisConnect and easy to view on smartphones. With TennisConnect’s “MobileBuilder” component, tennis facilities and retailers can... (Full story …)

September 21, 2010

SportsMD.com Launches

Premier Sports Medicine, Health and Nutrition Website Connects Top Doctors and Fitness Experts to the Everyday Athlete. Free On-line Resource Featuring Videos, Articles and Doctors Dedicated to Sports-Related Information and Education (Full story …)

ProTips4U Launches Sports Training Website

Video lessons directly from top athletes, coaches and trainers can be downloaded directly from ProTips4U.com; limited time promotion offers users opportunity to receive one free download (Full story …)

September 16, 2010

ASBA Launches Redesigned Website

Enhanced options, graphics, user-friendliness characterize new site (Full story …)

September 1, 2010

Vivo Girls Sports Creates an Online League

New Media Site for Young Female Athletes Lets Them Share, Discover and Connect. vivoGS Catches Fire on Facebook. (Full story …)

August 24, 2010

Head Youtek Tour TV Introduced on YouTube

PHOENIX, AZ — HEAD has introduced a new video series on their HEAD Tennis YouTube Channel called HEAD YOUTEK Tour TV. The video series gives tennis fans the opportunity to learn more about HEAD’s talented lineup of touring tennis players.... (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 …)

July 19, 2010

TennisResources.com helps enhance lessons

Looking for educational or instructional videos on tennis? How about articles and drill diagrams? Check out the USPTA’s TennisResources.com, an extensive search engine that allows tennis-teaching professionals, coaches and players of all levels to find all things tennis. The site... (Full story …)

June 17, 2010

TennisConnect Offers Options for Websites

TennisConnect, the Tennis Industry Association’s premier business tool for tennis providers, announces an innovative re-packaging of its services that will allow facilities, retailers and organizations the choice to purchase and use exactly what they need. The new “TennisConnect Components” offers... (Full story …)

March 30, 2010

USPTA Announces Redesign of tennis-health.com

We are excited to announce the redesign of www.tennis-health.com as part of our continued commitment to communicate the tremendous health benefits of tennis and the fact that it is fun, easy exercise for people of all skill, age and fitness... (Full story …)

March 10, 2010

USPTA Redesigns Tennis-Health.com

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s announcement of the redesign of tennis-health.com shows its continued commitment to communicate the tremendous health benefits of tennis and that tennis is fun, easy, exercise for people of all skill, age and fitness levels.... (Full story …)

January 29, 2010

Tennis Australia Serves up High-Speed Wi-Fi

Australian Open Using 802.11n from Aruba Networks. Sporting Events, Headquarters, and Regional Offices Receive Network Upgrades. (Full story …)

January 27, 2010

Tennis.com Re-launches

A Return to Tennis Whites, Easier Navigation, Eye-Catching Photography (Full story …)

November 30, 2009

USPTA Improves Member Benefits

New “My Membership Page”. Now members have membership cards, insurance verification, and other key documents at their fingertips. (Full story …)

November 18, 2009

TIA Supports PublicEarth

Launching Website for Discovering Tennis Facilities & Millions of Other Interesting Places. (Full story …)

November 17, 2009

Agassi to Answer Fans' Questions in Live Web Chat

Tennis Channel’s Online Visitors Can Pose Questions to Retired Superstar Nov. 19 at 1:15 p.m. ET, in Conjunction with the Release of his Autobiography, Open. Q&A Session Follows Half-Hour Interview on Tennis Channel Tonight at 9 p.m. ET and Online Signed Book Raffle (Full story …)

November 4, 2009

Live Web Chat Next Week with Oudin

Melanie Oudin to Open Tennischannel.com "Players Lounge." US Open Phenom to Answer Fan Questions in Web Site’s New Players Section Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. ET. Tennis Channel’s Online “Players Lounge” Gives Visitors the Chance to Purchase Players’ Favorite Songs (Full story …)

October 27, 2009

Sign Up for TennisConnect Retailer And Receive Three Months for Free

With support from manufacturers, a unique Online Catalog and branded web pages, pro shops can save on key software to promote their business. (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 …)

August 31, 2009

HEAD’s ‘Radical Messenger’ Lets Fans Message Using Murray’s Arsenal of Shots

Video-based viral app continues company’s digital innovation (Full story …)

August 28, 2009

USPTA and TennisMD.com join forces on tennis-health.com

The United States Professional Tennis Association recently signed an agreement with TennisMD.com, making TennisMD a health and fitness content provider for tennis-health.com. TennisMD will supply USPTA with articles and video for the Tennis — for the health of it!SM Web... (Full story …)

August 27, 2009

USOPEN.ORG Becomes Technologically Sophisticated Website

Social Media Enhancements Allow Fans to Access US Open Regardless of Location or Device. Additional Enhancements to Include First-Ever Bracket Challenge and Spanish Widget. (Full story …)

July 29, 2009

Golfsmith Launches New and Improved Web Site

AUSTIN, Texas—(BUSINESS WIRE)— Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOLF) announced today that it has redesigned and re-launched its e-commerce site at www.golfsmith.com with a dramatically improved customer shopping experience and a variety of new features and social marketing tools. Golfsmith.com, ranked... (Full story …)

July 16, 2009

Ektelon Re-Launches Website

Fans, Insiders and Players Offered Information and Entertainment Through Fully-Loaded, Interactive Site (Full story …)

July 8, 2009

Thesportsrecruiter.com Assists Top Athletes in More Obscure Sports to Gain Exposure

Recession, Rise in Competition for College Athletic Scholarships Leave High School Athletes in Need of New Ways to Showcase Talent (Full story …)

July 7, 2009

Tennis.com Draws More Than One Million Unique Users for Wimbledon

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 7, 2009 - They may play on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon in “classic tennis whites,” but when fans want the news, they turn to the Internet. For the second consecutive Grand Slam tournament, TENNIS.com,... (Full story …)

June 30, 2009

CasinoBellini.com: Wimbledon action extends off the courts to exciting online gaming venue

CasinoBellini.com is offering a top prize of $5,000 to the winner of its Grand Slam live online slots tournament (Full story …)

USTA Launches New Olympus US Open Series Website

OlympusUSOpenSeries.com to Serve as Umbrella Network for Individual Tournament Sites; USTA to Manage Five Tournament Websites The Newly Designed Website Includes Enhanced Capabilities, Increased Social Integration (Full story …)

May 19, 2009

Wilson’s Tour Team Blogs from Paris

Starting Tuesday May 19, Wilson’s Tour Team will be blogging from the Wilson player’s suite in Paris. “We want to give fans some insight to Wilson,” says Wilson’s Global Tour Director Massimo Calvelli. “We have the best players on tour... (Full story …)

April 27, 2009

USPTA launches Tennisresources.com

Site is the world’s premier search engine for all things tennis (Full story …)

April 13, 2009

USPTA announces Tennis - for the health of it! Web site

The United States Professional Tennis Association announced the launch of tennis-health.com, a web site supporting the Tennis — for the health of it!℠ initiative. This free, interactive Web site targets teaching professionals, tennis consumers, health-care professionals, and non-tennis playing consumers.... (Full story …)

April 6, 2009

Nova Sports USA, Inc. Launches New Website

Nova Sports USA, Inc. (Milford, MA) manufacturer of high performance 100% acrylic sport surfaces has announced the launch of their new website. Web browsers visiting novasports.com will find valuable tools from creating project specifications, to a design ideas section where... (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 11, 2009

Tennis Week Announces Focus on Web and Digital Media

Announces online video distribution deals with MSN US, MSN Japan and Fox Sports. Places print edition on hiatus through 2009. Current staff to focus on digital expansion of brand. (Full story …)

February 19, 2009

HEAD's Speed Lesson #1 by Novak Djokovic Now Available

HEAD has launched the first of 6 SPEED Lessons by Novak Djokovic on www.head.com or visit www.speedlessons.com. With Novak Djokovic as the voiceover and a crazy test giving consumers the opportunity to win one of 10 new autographed SPEED Racquets,... (Full story …)

January 22, 2009

Chat With a Champion: Nadal to Host Live Online Chat

Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, a leading manufacturer of tennis products, announces Team Babolat star Rafael Nadal will be hosting an online chat next month. On February 5th, Babolat will offer fans an unforgettable Internet experience when the World #1 chats... (Full story …)

December 11, 2008

Tennis Pro Shops/Stores Can Receive 50% off Membership Fee Until December 20th 2008

Advertising in Jan/Feb Tennis Magazine Issue set to hit the public December 23rd. Register your Store today at FindTennisStore.com to be recognized. FindTennisStore.com is a search website for tennis consumers to connect and work with local Tennis pro shops and... (Full story …)

December 3, 2008

Golfsmith Innovates with Live Chat Service

AUSTIN, Texas & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOLF) today became the first golf and tennis specialty retailer to offer a Live Chat service online. With technology from InstantService, this addition comes just in time for the key holiday shopping... (Full story …)

November 14, 2008

USPTA Offers Members Online Practice Planner Tool Through Career Center

-- Tool allows tennis teachers to build team or lesson practices -- (Full story …)

October 27, 2008

Quickstart Tennis Tips Online

The Fun New Way to Play Tennis With Your Kids This Fall Comes to Life at Playsportstv.com (Full story …)

September 25, 2008

USTA Launches Tennis on Campus Website

Website To Provide College Tennis Clubs Resources To Promote and Strengthen Co-ed Team Programs (Full story …)

September 16, 2008

PTR Offers Tennis iCoach to Members

Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced an agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to provide PTR teachers and coaches with special pricing on Tennis iCoach. Tennis iCoach is an educational website that is already attracting... (Full story …)

September 15, 2008

Public Can Now Find Local Tennis Pro Shops and Specialty Stores Online Across the Nation

New Website lets Tennis Consumers find Local Tennis stores by entering in a Zip Code (Full story …)

September 10, 2008

US Open Men's Final to be Streamed Live on CBSSports.com and USOPEN.org

CBS Sports and CBSSports.com team up with USTA to provide free live video of first US Open Men’s Final to be played on Monday since 1987 (Full story …)

DataArt and TENNIS.com in Technology Partnership; Site Optimized for the US Open Tennis Championship

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DataArt, a high-end software outsourcing company with development centers in Eastern Europe, announced today a formal technology partnership with TENNIS.com (http://www.tennis.com), the leading tennis site on the internet, and the Official website of TENNIS Magazine. For the high... (Full story …)

August 1, 2008

HEAD and Penn Launch Pages on Facebook

Phoenix, AZ – August 1, 2008 –- HEAD and Penn have launched two Facebook pages giving tennis enthusiasts the opportunity to discuss and learn about HEAD and Penn technologies and products, post videos and images and discuss all aspects of... (Full story …)

July 10, 2008

Demoworks Helps Dealers Turn Racquet Demos Into Sales

Web-based software manages racquet lending process for greater efficiency and better service. (Full story …)

July 9, 2008

TennisLessons.com Has Become the Leading Place to Find Tennis Lessons Online

New York, NY -- As Tennis quickly becomes one of the most popular recreational sports around, TennisLessons.comhas recently become the leader in providing the general public easy access to local coaches and pros of all levels. With the mission of... (Full story …)

TENNIS.com Sees Surge in Online Audience for Wimbledon

New York (July 9, 2008) -- TENNIS.com today announced that Wimbledon helped draw record audiences to its site with 1.5 million unique visits during the tournament, a 57% increase in daily uniques over last year. The biggest gain was for... (Full story …)

June 20, 2008

New James Blake Website Launches

Emphasis on Charitable Causes and Fan Interaction (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 …)

February 12, 2008

Ferris State Professional Tennis Management and Dartfish Video Software Solutions Announce Partnership.

The Ferris State University Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program in Big Rapids, MI and Dartfish Video Software Solutions are excited to announce their recent partnership. Dartfish Video Software Solutions, the leading instructional video software on the market, utilized in many... (Full story …)

USTA Tennis and Education Foundation's New Online Presence Broadens Organization's Reach

Program Information and Online Giving Now Available at Foundationgiving.usta.org (Full story …)

December 11, 2007

Tennisworks Helps Clubs and Retailers Increase Revenue

Software solutions allow managers to showcase products and services (Full story …)

November 2, 2007

The Koz Wants You To Win a Babolat Racquet

Tennis Channel’s “Inside Tennis With The Koz” host Dave "KOZ" Kozlowski will be offering his TV viewers and website visitors a chance to win new Babolat oversized racquets. Babolat, the presenting sponsor of “Inside Tennis With The Koz”- the awarding... (Full story …)

October 1, 2007

Prince Creates Custom Racquets for Nintendo Wii Gamers

Tennis Leader Expands Brand Visibility to Gaming Community and New Retail Channels (Full story …)

September 17, 2007

Racquet Sports Industry Offers New Marketing Opportunity in 2008

Racquet Sports Industry, the largest tennis trade publication in the world, will be offering a new marketing opportunity in 2008 called the “RSI.com Site Block.” The Site Block is an exclusive sponsorship of RSI Magazine’s official website, TennisIndustryMag.com, for one-month... (Full story …)

August 29, 2007

MyTennisGroup.com Offers Tennis Players an Easy-To-Use Administrative Resource

MyTennisGroup.com offers tennis players an easy-to-use administrative resource to organize season courts and teams fast. (Full story …)

July 26, 2007

USPTA Provides Members With New Tennisplayer.net Benefit on Personal Web Sites

July 26, 2007 —The United States Professional Tennis Association continues to utilize technology to assist its members and as such has truly revitalized one of the best benefits created for members in the personal Web sites. Members will now find... (Full story …)

July 25, 2007

TennisLessons.com -- The Place To Go To Find a Pro

New York, NY — TennisLessons.com was launched about 4 months ago with the goal of making searches for local tennis lessons easier. Already receiving over 1,000 unique hits a week, the site has the potential to create a united community... (Full story …)