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December 1, 2023

RacquetX Announces Miami Open Joint-Ticket with Racquet Sports Conference

RacquetX, the world’s first all-racquet sport conference and experience, is proud to announce a joint ticket experience with Miami Open presented by Itaú, a leading ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tennis tournament that takes place from March 17 - 31, 2024. (Full story …)

November 12, 2023

Tennis Channel, Carvana PPA Tour Launch Pickleballtv 24-Hour Network

Tennis Channel and the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) have launched Pickleballtv (PBTV), a television network completely devoted to America’s fastest-growing sport. (Full story …)

Canada Claims Its First Billie Jean King Cup Championship

Canada became the 13th different nation to win the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge after capping a perfect week in Seville with victory over Italy in Sunday’s final at Estadio de La Cartuja. (Full story …)

November 8, 2023

Newport Tennis Hall of Fame Loses ATP Tournament to Saudi Arabia

The ATP 250 tournament played in July at the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) in Newport, R.I., will leave that city following the July 2024 tournament. (Full story …)

October 25, 2023

Gauff, Pegula Among Americans in WTA Finals, Oct. 29-Nov. 5

American stars Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are returning to the most exclusive event in women’s tennis, the season-ending WTA Finals, live on Tennis Channel October 29-November 5. Held in Cancun, Mexico, this year, the annual championships feature the eight singles players and doubles teams that earned the most points on the tour in 2023. The first match takes place Sunday, Oct. 29, at 3:30 p.m. ET. (Full story …)

October 23, 2023

ASBA to Participate in Inaugural RacquetX Conference in March

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced its plans to participate in the inaugural RacquetX Conference, to be held in Miami, Florida, concurrent with the Miami Open in March. (Full story …)

October 18, 2023

California Sports Surfaces Is Supplier for ATP China Open, Rolex Shanghai Masters

California Sports Surfaces (CSS) was recently named the official surface for two major tennis tournaments: The ATP China Open and the Rolex Shanghai Masters men’s tournament. (Full story …)

October 10, 2023

Western & Southern Open Pro Event to Remain in Cincinnati

Beemok Capital, the family office of Charleston-based businessman and philanthropist Benjamin Navarro, announced today the decision to keep the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, just outside Cincinnati, for another 25 years. (Full story …)

September 27, 2023

Lindsay Davenport Named Next U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Captain

The USTA announced that Hall-of-Famer, Grand Slam champion and four-time year-end world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport will be the next captain of the U.S. Billie Jean King Cup team. A three-time Billie Jean King Cup champion, Davenport will become the team’s 20th captain following the 2023 Finals, which will be captained by Kathy Rinaldi. (Full story …)

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 20, 2023

Tennis Channel to Have Complete Laver Cup Coverage, Sept. 22-24

his weekend Tennis Channel will be the exclusive, live home of the sixth Laver Cup competition, the annual all-star event that pits the best players in Europe against the rest of the world. Set for September 22-24 and hosted by Vancouver, British Columbia, the first match will take place Friday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. ET (Full story …)

September 19, 2023

Draw Announced for 2023 Davis Cup Final 8 Knockout Stage in Spain

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced the draw for the Davis Cup Final 8 Knockout Stage in Malaga on 21-26 November, which was made at the ITF offices in London this morning. (Full story …)

September 17, 2023

Great Britain, Italy Complete Lineup for 2023 Davis Cup Finals

The 2023 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage reached a dramatic conclusion on Sunday as Great Britain and Italy became the last two teams to seal their places at the Final 8 Knockout Stage in Malaga (21-26 November). (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 …)

US Open Highlights Include Attendance, Ticket Sales Records

As the US Open celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Equal Prize Money this year, the 2023 event turned into a three-week-long celebration of unprecedented success, as the US Open set a three-week, Grand Slam attendance record, and again surpassed all-time highs for ticket sales, food and beverage and merchandise sales and digital and social media engagement. (Full story …)

September 7, 2023

RacquetX Racquet Sports Industry Conference March 24-26 in Miami

RacquetX is hosting a conference for all racquet sports under one roof - encouraging ideas and collaboration between industry professionals in tennis, pickleball, padel and beyond. (Full story …)

August 29, 2023

Opening Night Gala Raises $3M+ for USTA Foundation

The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the USTA, announced that it raised more than $3 million during its Opening Night Gala at the 2023 US Open, the organization’s largest annual fundraising event. (Full story …)

August 14, 2023

Tiafoe, Paul, McDonald, Krajicek, Ram to Play Davis Cup Finals

The USTA and United States Davis Cup Captain Bob Bryan today announced that Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Mackenzie McDonald, Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram will represent the U.S. in the 2023 Davis Cup Finals -- Group Stage matches September 12-17 in Split, Croatia. (Full story …)

August 13, 2023

Learner Tien, Clervie Ngounoue Earn US Open Main Draw Wild Cards

Top American juniors Learner Tien (17; Irvine, Calif.) and Clervie Ngounoue (17; Washington, D.C.) won the USTA Boys’ and Girls’ 18s National Championships today, earning each a main-draw wild card into the US Open. (Full story …)

August 9, 2023

2023 US Open Player Compensation Reaches $65 Million

The USTA announced that the 2023 US Open will award $65 million in total player compensation for the first time. This amount tops the $60 million number of 2022, an increase of more than 8%. Player compensation takes on even greater significance this year, with 2023 marking the 50th Anniversary of Equal Prize Money at the US Open. (Full story …)

USTA Foundation to Honor Evert With 'Serving Up Dreams' Award

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the USTA, announced that 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No. 1 Chris Evert will be honored with the Serving Up Dreams Award at the USTA Foundation’s annual Opening Night Gala on August 28 at the 2023 US Open. (Full story …)

August 2, 2023

US Open, Grey Goose Vodka Extend Landmark Partnership

The USTA today announced that it and Grey Goose® Vodka will extend one of the longest-running spirits partnerships in sports, as the two celebrate 17 years together in 2023 by renewing the landmark partnership that launched one of the premier signature cocktails in sports and events, the Honey Deuce. (Full story …)

July 23, 2023

Wheelchair Tennis Legends Vergeer, Draney Inducted into Hall of Fame

Esther Vergeer and Rick Draney, two wheelchair tennis legends, tonight received The Ultimate Honor in Tennis, formally being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Vergeer and Draney were celebrated for their on-court excellence and their pioneering contributions to the all-reaching sport. (Full story …)

July 18, 2023

HOF Induction, Hopman Cup Highlight Start of Summer on Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel’s post-Wimbledon summer begins with a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (July 22), Hopman Cup international mixed-doubles tournament (July 19-23) and the return of professional tennis to Los Angeles through the rapid-fire Ultimate Tennis Showdown (July 21-23) - and that is just week one. (Full story …)

July 11, 2023

Selkirk Sport Is Presenting Sponsor for Professional Pickleball Association

Selkirk Sport, the industry-leading pickleball paddle manufacturer and brand, is excited to announce an agreement with CBS Sports to be the presenting sponsor for all Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tournaments airing on the CBS Television Network, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network. (Full story …)

USTA Foundation Receives $325,000 from Chase to Support NJTLs

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), today announced that for the tenth consecutive year, it has partnered with longtime US Open sponsor Chase to award 27 National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters with $325,000 in total grants to support year-round tennis and education programming. (Full story …)

July 10, 2023

Cymbiotika San Diego Open to Award Qualifying Wild Card to Girls' 18s Champ

Tournament officials have announced the Girls’ 18s National Champion for the upcoming United States Tennis Association Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships will receive a wild card into the singles qualifying draw of the $780,637 Cymbiotika San Diego Open WTA 500 women’s professional tennis tournament. (Full story …)

June 26, 2023

Kathy Rinaldi to Step Down as U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Captain

USTA today announced that Kathy Rinaldi will step down as U.S. Billie Jean King Cup captain following the 2023 Finals. Rinaldi will remain in her position as USTA Player Development’s Head of Women’s Tennis and will continue leading Player Development’s efforts to identify and develop current and future generations of American women’s champions. (Full story …)

June 13, 2023

San Diego Open WTA Event Returns With New Major Sponsors

The San Diego Open WTA 500 women’s professional tennis tournament, which made its debut last year, will return this year with a new name as San Diego-based Cymbiotika (Sim-bi-ah-ti-ka), an innovative health and wellness brand, is the event’s new Title Sponsor. (Full story …)

June 5, 2023

'Mubadala Citi DC Open' Becomes Only Combined ATP-WTA 500-Level Tourney

MDE Tennis and IMG announced that the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. is combining with the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to become the Mubadala Citi DC Open beginning in 2023. The move from San Jose elevates the DC women's event from a WTA 250 level to a WTA 500 level, making the Mubadala Citi DC Open the only combined ATP-WTA 500 tournament in the world on the tour calendar. The move is subject to ATP Board approval. (Full story …)

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 29, 2023

NCAA D1 Singles, Doubles Champs Crowned at National Campus

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

May 25, 2023

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

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

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 18, 2023

Grand Slam Tennis Tours Named Travel Partner for USTA New England

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

May 12, 2023

Historic NCAA Tennis Championships Under Way at USTA National Campus

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

May 10, 2023

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

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

May 1, 2023

Harlem Junior Tennis & Education to Celebrate Children, Honor Supporters

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

April 16, 2023

U.S. Wins Qualifier, Will Play 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Nov.

The ITF has announced the results from the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifiers, which took place in nine cities around the world this past weekend. (Full story …)

March 28, 2023

Promote National Tennis Month for the Month of May!

May is National Tennis Month! And while many would argue that every month should be tennis month, for the last few years, NTM in May has been an increasingly active platform to help grow the game. (Full story …)

March 21, 2023

Pickleball4America Merges with US Open Pickleball Championships

Pickleball4America, a newly formed company focused on developing businesses around America’s fastest growing sport, made a series of announcements today highlighted by its merger with the US Open Pickleball Championships®, the launch of a Ballpark Festival Series™ and the closure of its initial round of funding. (Full story …)

March 14, 2023

2023 US Open to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Equal Prize Money

The USTA today announced that the celebration of the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the US Open will be the central theme of the 2023 US Open, and will be bolstered by a number of significant events and a multi-media campaign that will cross linear, digital, and social media channels. (Full story …)

March 13, 2023

Bob Bryan Named U.S. Davis Cup Captain

The USTA today announced that tennis legend and Davis Cup champion Bob Bryan has been named the next captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team. Bryan assumes the role immediately and will make his debut as full-time captain with the U.S. team’s Group Stage Finals matches September 12-17. (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 …)

USTA Taps Jake Garner as New US Open Tournament Referee

The USTA announced that Jake Garner, former US Open Chief Umpire and one of the world’s premier tennis officials, has been named US Open Tournament Referee, beginning with the 2023 US Open. (Full story …)

February 27, 2023

Tennis Channel to Host Live Broadcast of 'MGM Rewards The SLAM''

The main event of MGM Rewards The SLAM Presented by Chase Sapphire - 2022 U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s No. 2-ranked tennis player, against the winner of an earlier match between USA’s top two players, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe - will air live domestically Sunday, March 5 on Tennis Channel at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. (Full story …)

February 26, 2023

JOOLA Named Sponsor of JOOLA Party at Minto US OPEN Pickleball Chps.

JOOLA, one of the leading pickleball paddle manufacturers in the sport, has agreed to a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships powered by Margaritaville. (Full story …)

February 21, 2023

Life Time to Host Nine Pro Pickleball Tournaments Nationwide in 2023

Life Time, the country’s largest owner and operator of pickleball courts across its network of more than 160 luxury athletic country clubs, is bringing nine tournaments with thousands of players and spectators to its locations across the nation as the sport continues “pickling” up in popularity. (Full story …)

February 1, 2023

Hall of Fame Announces Initiatives for Black History Month

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is celebrating Black History Month with two new education initiatives that highlight the roles of Black tennis athletes in history and culture. (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 …)

January 6, 2023

U.S. Team Set for Davis Cup Qualifying Tie vs. Uzbekistan

The USTA announced that Tommy Paul, Jenson Brooksby, Mackenzie McDonald, Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek will represent the U.S. for its Davis Cup by Rakuten Qualifying tie vs. Uzbekistan February 3-4 at the Olympic Tennis School in Tashkent. (Full story …)

January 5, 2023

ITA Adopts World Tennis Number as Official Rating for College Tennis

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), the governing body and coaches association for college tennis, announced that the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Number (WTN) is now the exclusive official rating of the ITA and college tennis. (Full story …)

December 18, 2022

Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek Crowned 2022 ITF World Champions

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek have been named 2022 ITF World Champions, following impressive seasons in which both players won two Grand Slam singles titles. (Full story …)

Sky Sports Has Exclusive US Open TV, Digital Rights in U.K, Ireland

The USTA announced that it has granted Sky Sports the exclusive live television and digital rights to the US Open Tennis Championships in the United Kingdom and Ireland through 2027. The new agreement will begin with the 2023 US Open, starting on August 28. (Full story …)

Margaritaville Joins Major League Pickleball As Title Sponsor

Major League Pickleball and Margaritaville announced title sponsorship of the fast-growing professional pickleball league, branding the league as “MLP by Margaritaville.” This marks a seminal moment for the sport with one of the largest commercial deals ever for MLP, adding a world class partner to elevate the live experience for fans and players. (Full story …)

December 7, 2022

Nadal to Face Alcaraz in One-Night Championship Match in Vegas

The world’s top two men’s tennis players will square off in a special one-night championship match when all-time tennis great Rafael Nadal visits Las Vegas for the first time to meet current world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in “THE SLAM: Nadal vs. Alcaraz,” hosted by MGM Resorts International. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 5 inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena. (Full story …)

Hopman Cup to Return for 2023, to Take Place in France July 19-23

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that the Hopman Cup, the ITF’s official mixed team competition, will return for the 2023 tennis season. (Full story …)

November 27, 2022

Canada Defeats Australia to Win First Davis Cup Title

Impressive singles victories for Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime saw Canada defeat Australia 2-0 to win the 2022 Davis Cup by Rakuten title on Sunday. Shapovalov battled past Thanasi Kokkinakis before Auger-Aliassime overcame Alex de Minaur to seal Canada’s first Davis Cup title. (Full story …)

November 3, 2022

147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to Be Held at USTA BJK NTC

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan, America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, will be held May 8-9, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City. This historic event is the centerpiece of Westminster Week. (Full story …)

October 10, 2022

Pegula, Gauff, Keys, Collins, Townsend to Represent U.S. in Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The USTA and Billie Jean King Cup captain Kathy Rinaldi today announced that Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Danielle Collins, Madison Keys and Taylor Townsend will represent the USA in the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals November 8-13 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Full story …)

September 20, 2022

Draws Announced for 2023 Davis Cup World Groups I and II Play-offs

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced the draws for the 2023 Davis Cup by Rakuten World Group I and World Group II Play-offs. (Full story …)

National Champs Crowned at 2022 HBCU National Tennis Championships

On what turned out to be a perfect weekend for fall tennis at the South Fulton Tennis Center, the 2022 HBCU National Tennis Championships once again showcased the talent and excitement found within HBCU tennis programs over the three days of competition at the 21st annual event. (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 …)

Exclusive Davis Cup Coverage on Tennis Channel and TC Platforms Starts Sept. 13

Tennis Channel will offer exclusive, live coverage of the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage across multiple platforms Sept. 13-18, including the three matches the United States will play in Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 14-17. The network will carry Davis Cup competition on its original linear television network, its subscription streaming service Tennis Channel Plus and T2 - its second linear television network - which is free on Samsung TV Plus. (Full story …)

Kang, Moreira Lanai, Ngounoue, Ward win 2022 US Open Junior Sportsmanship Awards

Four of the US Open's future stars were awarded as the inaugural winners of the Junior Sportsmanship Award at the 2022 US Open. (Full story …)

2022 US Open Raises $2 Million for Ukraine Crisis Relief

The US Open raised $2 million in crisis relief for Ukraine through its collection of fundraising efforts throughout the 2022 event, starting with the Tennis Plays for Peace exhibition during Fan Week and continuing with donations from the US Open's corporate partners, the USTA, fans and private donors. (Full story …)

2022 US Open Breaks All-Time Attendance Records

The 2022 US Open broke the event's all-time attendance records, for both the two weeks of the main draw and the main draw and Fan Week combined. (Full story …)

September 8, 2022

USTA Foundation, Jersey Mike's Hold National Fundraising Event Sept. 10-11

Jersey Mike’s to run a national TV ad featuring USTA Foundation chairperson Chris Evert, donate 20% of all sales on Sept. 10-11 in support of the USTA Foundation’s “Rally for the Future” campaign (Full story …)

September 1, 2022

ASBA Announces 2022 Technical Meeting in Palm Desert, CA, Dec. 2-5

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders, design professionals and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, announces its upcoming Technical Meeting, to be held in Palm Desert, California this December 2-5, 2022. The host hotel will be the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. (Full story …)

August 31, 2022

USTA Foundation Gala at US Open Raises Record $3 Million

The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the USTA, raised a record-breaking $3 million during its 2022 Gala - surpassing the $2 million raised in 2021. The gala was hosted on Opening Night at the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and co-chaired by sports broadcaster Bill Macatee and Tatiana Cancro of Jersey Mike’s. (Full story …)

August 23, 2022

Tennis Channel Live at US Open Returns Aug. 29 with Daily Lead-In Show

The 2022 edition of Tennis Channel’s daily US Open lead-in show, Tennis Channel Live at the US Open, will debut Monday, Aug. 29, at 9 a.m. ET. The two-hour program will feature news, highlights, storylines, analysis and special reports throughout the two-week, most prestigious tournament in American tennis. (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 18, 2022

IBM, USTA Announce Multi-Year Renewal Ahead of 2022 US Open

IBM and the USTA today announced a five-year renewal of their longstanding, 30-year partnership. From the launch of USOpen.org in 1995 to the introduction of the mobile app in 2009, and last year's debut of the IBM Power Index with Watson, IBM and the USTA have collaborated for more than three decades, today delivering a world-class platform that provides unparalleled, first-of-its-kind fan experiences through hybrid cloud and AI technologies. This year, they will continue to expand and enhance the US Open digital offerings with new features added to the US Open app and USOpen.org ahead of the 2022 tournament. (Full story …)

2022 US Open Player Prize Money Reaches $60 Million for First Time

The USTA announced that the 2022 US Open will award more than $60 million in total player compensation for the first time. This amount tops the $57.5 million number of 2021. (Full story …)

August 16, 2022

Pro Padel League (PPL) Officially Launches in U.S. and Canada

The Pro Padel League (PPL) is North America’s first professional Padel league and is excited to be launching high octane team competition in the world’s fastest growing sport. (Full story …)

August 15, 2022

Fritz, Tiafoe, Paul, Sock, Ram to Play Davis Cup Group Stage in Glasgow

The USTA and United States Davis Cup Captain Mardy Fish today announced that Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Jack Sock and Rajeev Ram will represent the U.S. at the 2022 Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals - Group Stage September 13-18 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Full story …)

Cadillac Becomes Official Vehicle of the US Open With Multi-Year Deal

The USTA and Cadillac today announced a multi-year sponsorship for Cadillac to serve as the Official Vehicle of the US Open. The sponsorship begins with the 2022 US Open, where Cadillac will have a significant on-site presence at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, including prominent display of the first-ever all-electric Cadillac, the Cadillac LYRIQ1. (Full story …)

Beemok Capital to Acquire Cincinnati’s Western and Southern Open

Beemok Capital, the family office of businessman and philanthropist Benjamin Navarro, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cincinnati’s Western and Southern Open tournament from the U.S. Tennis Association. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Full story …)

August 10, 2022

US Open Launches Tournament-Long 'Tennis Plays for Peace' Relief Effort

The USTA today announced its comprehensive awareness and humanitarian aid plan to benefit the people of Ukraine under tennis’ established Tennis Plays for Peace program. Tennis Plays for Peace, comprised of all seven of tennis’ governing bodies, including the four Grand Slam events, has raised more than $1 million in humanitarian aid to date, and the USTA, in conjunctions with the broader tennis community, expects to raise at least $2 million more over the three weeks of the 2022 US Open. (Full story …)

August 9, 2022

US OPEN Pickleball Championships Announce Sponsorship Renewals by Minto, Margaritaville

The Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships powered by Margaritaville, the most prestigious event in pickleball has announced that both Minto Communities and Margaritaville - the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle brand - have agreed to multi-year extensions to remain as the event’s title and “powered by” sponsors respectively. (Full story …)

August 1, 2022

Citi Open to Match Murray's Prize Money Donation to Help Ukraine

Citi Open Chairman Mark D. Ein announced this weekend that his foundation and the tournament will match a pledge made earlier this year by three-time Grand Slam winner, and UNICEF Ambassador, Andy Murray to donate all his 2022 winnings to UNICEF's effort to help children in need in Ukraine. (Full story …)

July 8, 2022

'Original 9' Exhibit, Bucks County Tennis Trail Promote 2022 NPPTC

The 2022 National Public Parks Tennis Championships (NPPTC) are being hosted in Bucks County by the Bucks County Tennis Association (BCTA), Inc., and supported by the Bucks County Tourism Grant Program. The adult and junior competitive events will include plenty of tennis festivities for tennis players, enthusiasts, and spectators. While numerous activities will occur throughout the weekend of July 22-24, when the NPPTC returns to the Philadelphia area for the first time since 1926, fun promotions in advance of the championships start now! (Full story …)

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 …)

June 24, 2022

US Open Makes History with Expansion of Wheelchair Championships

The USTA announced that the US Open Wheelchair Championships presented by Deloitte will again expand in size, with expanded fields in the men’s and women’s divisions and the introduction of the inaugural US Open Junior Wheelchair Championship. (Full story …)

June 14, 2022

USTA to Allow Russian, Belarusian Players to Compete at US Open Under Neutral Flag

The USTA will allow individual athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in the 2022 US Open, but only under a neutral flag. (Full story …)

May 26, 2022

Cary Tennis Park to Become New Home of ITA Women’s All-American Chps.

The ITA announced today that an agreement has been reached with the Town of Cary, North Carolina, that will make Cary Tennis Park the new home of the prestigious ITA Women’s All-American Championships. The agreement is for three years, beginning in the fall of 2022 and running through 2024. (Full story …)

APP Tour Signs CBD and Hemp Products Company as Tour Sponsor

SUNMED™ CBD Products, the leader in CBD and hemp innovation, along with its exclusive retailer Your CBD Store, the largest CBD and hemp retailer in the United States, today with their marketing agency Intersport, announced a multi-year partnership with the Association of Pickleball Professionals to bring CBD and hemp products and benefits to the country's fastest-growing sport. (Full story …)

May 20, 2022

ITF Withdraws Ranking Points for Wimbledon Juniors and Wheelchair

The ITF on Friday confirmed its decision not to grant ITF ranking points to Wimbledon in 2022 for Juniors and Wheelchair tennis events which form part of the Grand Slam tournament. (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 4, 2022

Ben Johns Captures 2nd Straight Triple Crown at US Open Pickleball Chps.

The largest and most prestigious pickleball tournament in the world -- the 2022 Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships powered by Margaritaville awarded more than 1,000 medals to pickleball players of all ages and skill levels plus more than $100,000 in prize money to many of the best professionals in the sport from April 23-May 1 in Naples, Florida. (Full story …)

Top U.S. Juniors to Compete in World Team Event Qualies in Mexico

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced the 12 top juniors nominated to represent the U.S. in the qualifying rounds of the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas (16-and-under) and the ITF World Junior Tennis (14-and-under), the world’s premier junior team competitions. The events will be played on May 5-7 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Full story …)

U.S. Captures 6 Titles at ITF Super-Seniors World Team Chps.

American teams won six of the 10 titles at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Super-Seniors World Team Championships in Palm Beach County, Florida last week. The women’s and men’s teams each won three titles while the four other teams finished as runners-up. (Full story …)

May 2, 2022

It's Time to Celebrate 'National Tennis Month'!

The USTA today announced that throughout the month of May, providers, facilities, parks and recreation departments and tennis players from across the country will join Tennis Industry United, the USTA and the 17 USTA Sections to celebrate “National Tennis Month.” (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 …)

Har-Tru to Sponsor Citi Open, Providing New Hard-Court Surface

Har-Tru will sponsor the historic Citi Open® Tournament, held annually in Washington D.C.’s Rock Creek Park. The four-year arrangement, which starts this year, provides the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center with new hard court surfacing for the event and Har-Tru clay court material for the community courts at the facility. (Full story …)

April 8, 2022

Inaugural International Padel Symposium set for Rome, Italy

The inaugural International Padel FIT Symposium held in cooperation with the FIP (International Padel Federation), PTR Italy, and the PCR (Padel Coaches Registry) will be on May 6th, 2022. The event will be held during the first round qualifying of the Rome Masters 1000 BNL International Tennis Tournament held at the historic Foro Italico in Rome. (Full story …)

March 30, 2022

Tennis-Point Named Title Sponsor of ITA Summer Circuit & Natl. Summer Chps.

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is pleased to announce that Tennis-Point will become the title sponsor of the ITA Tennis-Point Summer Circuit powered by Universal Tennis and the ITA Tennis-Point National Summer Championships by Universal Tennis. (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 …)

March 9, 2022

Tennis Providers: Celebrate Tennis at TIU Events in Boston, Cary, K.C.

In April, Tennis Industry United Partner Organizations will be hosting free “appreciation parties” in Boston, Cary, N.C., and Kansas City in an effort to thank tennis directors, teaching professionals, and community leaders for all they’re doing to keep tennis thriving in and around these communities. (Full story …)

March 8, 2022

Universal Tennis, Amazon Announce Media Rights Deal and Investment

Amazon and Universal Tennis (UniversalTennis.com) announced a media rights deal and investment, which will see the two companies work together to drive positive, innovative changes to the sport of tennis. (Full story …)

March 3, 2022

Bryans Launch 'Racquets for Refugees' in Support of Ukraine, Svitolina

Bob and Mike Bryan announced that they will launch a 'Racquets for Refugees' fundraising auction during the BNP Paribas Open March 8 -20 in support of Elina Svitolina's efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees. (Full story …)

March 2, 2022

Tennis Channel to Air U.S. Davis Cup Match vs. Colombia

Tennis Channel will have live coverage of the U.S. Davis Cup team’s qualifying competition with Colombia in Reno, Nevada, March 4-5. All five matches of the two-day event will appear on the network and its streaming service Tennis Channel Plus, beginning Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m. ET. The winning country will advance to the Davis Cup Finals November 23-27. (Full story …)

March 1, 2022

ITF Suspends Membership of Russian, Belarus Tennis Federations

In addition to the cancellation of all ITF events in those countries, the ITF Board has today announced the immediate suspension of the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) and Belarus Tennis Federation (BTF) from ITF membership and from participation in ITF international team competition until further notice. (Full story …)

February 25, 2022

Skechers Named Official Footwear Sponsor of US Open Pickleball Chps.

Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™, is going all-in on one of the fastest growing sports in North America as Official Footwear Sponsor of the US OPEN Pickleball Championships. The performance brand will be launching a range of Skechers Pickleball footwear for men and women at the event that starts April 23 in Naples, FL. (Full story …)

Plexipave Again Chosen as Surface of BNP Paribas Open

Plexipave, a California Sports Surfaces brand, has once again been chosen as the surface of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., to be played March 7-20. (Full story …)

February 17, 2022

Har-Tru Adds Innovative Sub-Surface Irrigation to Charleston Open Courts

In 2022, Har-Tru became a premier-level sponsor of the Credit One Charleston Open. The HyQ sub-surface irrigation system was installed beneath center court at the newly renovated Credit One Stadium as part of the five-year arrangement. (Full story …)

Group Stage of Davis Cup Finals to be Held in September

The International Tennis Federation and Kosmos Tennis have announced the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals will take place in September from 2022 onwards. As per the initial changes made to the Davis Cup based on player feedback, the event will be hosted across four cities (previously three), with each staging one group of four teams from 14 - 18 September this year. (Full story …)

February 4, 2022

APP Tour to Host N.Y. City Open Pball Event at National Tennis Center

The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour announced an historic three-year agreement to stage the APP New York City Open on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. (Full story …)

January 31, 2022

USTA President Shares Message on National Tennis Month for May

USTA Chairman of the Board and President Michael McNulty shared a message on Monday about the upcoming National Tennis Month for the month of May. Visit usta.com/NationalTennisMonth to download the National Tennis Month logo and NTM email signature, and later this month, other free resources to help promote tennis and your business for NTM. (Full story …)

January 19, 2022

Reno to Host U.S. vs. Colombia Davis Cup Match March 4-5

The USTA today announced that the United States Davis Cup Team will come to Reno, Nevada, for the first time as the U.S. takes on Colombia in a 2022 Davis Cup by Rakuten Qualifier March 4-5 at the Reno Events Center. (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 …)

January 4, 2022

Tennis Channel, WTA Tour Reach Deal for Europe Coverage

Tennis Channel has reached a multiyear agreement with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) that makes the company’s regional channels home to the women’s professional tour in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and for most matches shown in the Netherlands. (Full story …)

December 5, 2021

ITF Confirms Five-City Model for 2022 Davis Cup Finals

The International Tennis Federation and Kosmos Tennis have confirmed details of the Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals 2022 at a press conference in Madrid, ahead of the 2021 Davis Cup final in which the Russian Tennis Federation defeated Croatia. (Full story …)

November 17, 2021

ITF World Tennis Tour Set To Offer Over 1000 Events in 2022

The International Tennis Federation published the ITF World Tennis Tour calendar for the first quarter 2022 and is set to provide over 1000 events over the course of next year. (Full story …)

November 16, 2021

Billie Jean King Cup Returns to Asheville, N.C., in April

The USTA announced that the U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Team will return to Asheville, N.C., for the third time in five years, as the Harrah’s Cherokee Center has been selected to host the United States’ Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas 2022 Qualifying matchup vs. Ukraine April 15-16, 2022. (Full story …)

November 9, 2021

World TeamTennis Names Sponsors Ahead of 2021 Season

With Opening Night four days away, World TeamTennis has announced its partnership roster of more than a dozen sponsors for the 2021 season. (Full story …)

October 28, 2021

Tennis Channel to be Exclusive Home of 2021 Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Tennis Channel and its streaming service Tennis Channel Plus will be the exclusive U.S. homes of the 2021 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, live from Prague November 1-6. The event, formerly known as Fed Cup, is the women’s “World Cup of tennis” and features the best players in the sport representing their countries on national teams. Coverage begins Monday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 a.m. ET. (Full story …)

October 25, 2021

Isner, Opelka, Fritz, Sock, Ram Named to Davis Cup Team for Finals

The USTA and United States Davis Cup Captain Mardy Fish today announced that John Isner, Reilly Opelka, Taylor Fritz, Jack Sock and Rajeev Ram will represent the U.S. at the Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals Nov. 25-Dec. 5 in Turin, Italy, and Madrid, Spain. (Full story …)

September 13, 2021

2021 US Open Completes ‘Greatest Return’

Following a 2020 US Open that was contested without spectators for the first time, the 2021 US Open welcomed back fans and all competitions for an event that lived up to its billing of the ‘Greatest Return,’ on the court and off. (Full story …)

PTR Wheelchair Tennis Chps. to be Sept. 24-26 on Hilton Head

The PTR Wheelchair Tennis Championships will be held on Hilton Head Island, Sept. 24 - 26th. The tournament, typically an ITF event, will be a USTA Level 2 event this year due to COVID and travel restrictions. (Full story …)

September 10, 2021

US Open to Recognize and Remember Those Affected by Tragic Events of 9/11

The USTA will recognize and remember all those affected by the terrorist attacks that took place in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., twenty years ago on 9/11/01. (Full story …)

September 2, 2021

USTA Celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities

A celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be center stage at the 2021 US Open on Thursday, September 2, as the United States Tennis Association (USTA) honors the history and contributions of HBCUs to the sport of tennis and society. (Full story …)

August 31, 2021

USTA Foundation 20th Gala Raises Record-Breaking $2 Million

he USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), today announced it raised more than $2 million during its 2021 gala - a record-breaking night - after surpassing the $1.4 million raised in 2018. The gala was hosted during last night’s US Open opening night at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and co-chaired by sports broadcaster Bill Macatee and Tatiana Cancro of Jersey Mike’s. (Full story …)

August 27, 2021

US Open Digital Engagement to Feature Virtual Grounds Experience

The USTA announced that the 2021 US Open will feature an immersive Virtual Grounds experience via USOpen.org and the US Open app as part of a wide-ranging and innovative fan-engagement suite designed to allow fans everywhere to experience and interact with the US Open like never before across digital, social and broadcast media. (Full story …)

August 24, 2021

US Open Looks to Inspire Social Change with 'Be Open' Platform

The USTA announced the expansion of its social responsibility campaign, “Be Open,” leveraging the global stage of the 2021 US Open to promote and amplify important messages of progress, positivity and equality. (Full story …)

August 23, 2021

US Open to Offer $57.5 Million in Total Player Prize Money

The USTA announced that the US Open will offer $57.5 million in total player compensation in 2021, slightly surpassing the record payout set in 2019 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Full story …)

'Tennis Channel Live at the US Open' Begins Aug. 30

Tennis Channel’s coverage of the 2021 US Open will feature daily lead-in show Tennis Channel Live at the US Open and more than 150 hours of encore matches during the two-week event. The action gets underway Monday, Aug. 30, the first day of play at tennis’ fourth and final major of the season. (Full story …)

August 12, 2021

US Open Qualifying Tourney Closed to Public for 2021

For 2021, the US Open Qualifying Tournament will not be open for fans to attend. After consulting with local health authorities and the US Open medical team, it was determined that it was the right decision to ensure the health and safety of all. (Full story …)

August 11, 2021

South Africa-Venezuela Davis Cup Match to be at Forest Hills

The West Side Tennis Club, the iconic and historic former site of the U.S. Open, will host Davis Cup for the first time since 1959 when it will be the venue for the South Africa vs. Venezuela Davis Cup by Rakuten World Group II series September 18-19, 2021. (Full story …)

August 10, 2021

Tickets on Sale for New Zealand-South Korea Davis Cup Match at Hall of Fame

August 10, 2021, NEWPORT, R.I. - An exciting weekend of international team tennis is heading to Newport, Rhode Island in September! Tickets are on sale for the upcoming Davis Cup by Rakuten World Group I between New Zealand and Korea, Republic to be held on September 17 & 18 on the grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (Full story …)

August 3, 2021

Universal Tennis Launches Junior National Pathway

Universal Tennis is proud to announce the creation of the Universal Tennis Junior National Pathway consisting of eight regional events for junior players 17U, 15U, and 13U across eight designated regions beginning September 2021. (Full story …)

July 23, 2021

Dunlop, Atlanta Open Reach Multi-Year Ball, Racquet Agreement

Dunlop today announced it has reached a multi-year agreement with the Truist Atlanta Open presented by Fiserv as the Official Ball and Racquet for the tournament. (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 15, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda Voices New US Open Marketing Campaign

The United States Tennis Association today announced that award-winning songwriter, actor, director and life-long New Yorker Lin-Manuel Miranda has lent his highly-recognizable voice to the 2021 US Open marketing campaign. Titled “The Greatest Return,” the multi-dimensional marketing campaign captures the anticipation and excitement of the return to full capacity of America’s Grand Slam. (Full story …)

July 14, 2021

Tennis Channel is Exclusive Home of US Open Series

Tennis Channel will be the exclusive home of the entire US Open Series, the seven-week, nine-tournament circuit that leads up to the US Open at the end of August. From now through August 28, the network and its streaming service Tennis Channel Plus will be the only places to catch live and on-demand action from the annual North American series. (Full story …)

July 13, 2021

US Open Series Launches This Week With 9 ATP and WTA Events

The US Open Series returns for its 18th season in 2021, featuring its largest schedule since 2013. Nine WTA and ATP Tour summer tournaments will be played over six weeks leading up to the 2021 US Open, launching this week with the Hall of Fame Open ATP 250 in Newport, R.I. (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 …)

July 1, 2021

USTA Names Tokyo U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Tennis Teams

The USTA, the governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States, made a historic announcement today when they jointly announced the 19 players that will represent the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Teams for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan. (Full story …)

June 25, 2021

New Zealand vs. Korea Davis Cup Tie to be at HOF in Newport, R.I.

New Zealand’s Davis Cup World Group 1 tie vs Korea, Republic on September 17 & 18 will be held at the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. The grass court venue has a celebrated history of hosting international tennis and holds an annual ATP event each July, the Hall of Fame Open. (Full story …)

June 24, 2021

USTA Announces 2021 Collegiate Summer Team

Ten of the best college players in the country will travel the USTA Pro Circuit this summer as the 2021 Collegiate Summer Team, an initiative by the USTA to support elite NCAA athletes as they test the waters on the professional tour. (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 …)

PTR Wheelchair Championships to Resume Sept. 24-26 on HHI

The PTR $8,000 Wheelchair Tennis Championships will resume this fall after a COVID hiatus. It will be held September 24 - 26th on Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Full story …)

June 20, 2021

Pro Pickleball Tour, Genius Sports Sign Data, Video Partnership

The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the professional tour for the sport of pickleball for men and women, has announced a long-term partnership with Genius Sports, the official data, technology, and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting, and media, to drive the global growth of the sport. (Full story …)

June 17, 2021

World TeamTennis Set for Full Capacity at Indian Wells

World TeamTennis has announced it will host fans at full capacity for the 2021 season at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. All matches during the 2021 campaign between the five teams will take place in the venue’s 8,000 seat Stadium 2. (Full story …)

2021 US Open to Be At 100% Fan Capacity; Tix Go On Sale July 15

The United States Tennis Association today announced that fans will be welcomed back to the US Open for the 2021 tournament, and that tickets to the event will be put on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 15, beginning at 12 pm ET. (Full story …)

June 16, 2021

ITF's Virtual 'World Participation Conference' Set for July 12-14

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that the 3rd edition of the ITF World Participation Conference will take place on 12-14 July, providing a virtual platform for global conversation about increasing participation in tennis and sport. (Full story …)

June 15, 2021

USTA Launches Junior Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Series

The USTA launched the new USTA Junior Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Series, a group of nationally-ranked tournaments taking place across the country. The series began June 11-13 with the River City Slam in Goochland, Va. (Full story …)

May 21, 2021

USTA Foundation, Tiger Woods, Winward Support National Day of Learning

After a year where COVID-19 caused unprecedented educational disruption, the Carol Kimmelman Athletic and Academic Campus brought together several leading nonprofits to host a National Day of Learning on May 14 to help students uncover new strengths and passions and stay engaged in their education. (Full story …)

May 20, 2021

USTA Foundation Launches 'Rally for the Future' Fundraising Campaign

Campaign sets $20 million target over the next three years to support NJTL chapters’ tennis and education programs for under-resourced youth. (Full story …)

WTT Sets November Dates For 2021 Season at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

World TeamTennis will host its 2021 season at California’s Indian Wells Tennis Garden November 13-28. Five teams will participate in the league’s 46th season, contesting a total of 31 matches over 16 days in the venue’s Stadium 2. (Full story …)

May 18, 2021

Madrid, Innsbruck, Turin to Simultaneously Open Davis Cup Finals

The cities of Madrid (Spain), Innsbruck (Austria) and Turin (Italy) will simultaneously host the first ties of the Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals 2021 on Thursday 25 November. (Full story …)

May 14, 2021

Tennis Channel to Show NCAA Div. 1 Men's, Women's Chps. Live

Tennis Channel will again be the exclusive television home of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships, with live coverage set for Wednesday, May 19, through Saturday May 22. (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 6, 2021

USA Pickleball National Championships Series Launches With 4 Events

USA Pickleball is excited to announce the USA Pickleball National Championships Series. For 2021, the Series launches with 4 major pro and amateur National Qualifier events leading to the sport’s biggest and most prestigious event, the 2021 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden to be held this fall. (Full story …)

April 28, 2021

2021 Junior Davis Cup, BJK Cup to be in Turkey Sept. 28-Oct. 3

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that the 2021 Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals will be held in Antalya, Turkey from 28 September to 3 October 2021. (Full story …)

April 27, 2021

Share #NationalTennisMonth to Celebrate Tennis

As tennis participation surges in the U.S., players and tennis organizations across the country are encouraged to promote May as National Tennis Month—a time to get out on the court and experience the fun, competition and long-term health benefits of the lifetime sport. (Full story …)

Coupon Company Valpak Teams with Tennis Channel for RG Promotion

Valpak, the company behind the Blue Envelope of Savings, is teaming up with Tennis Channel and Uber Eats to celebrate The French Open and bring exceptional deals to consumers across America. (Full story …)

April 26, 2021

Celebrate National Tennis Month in May!

May is once again National Tennis Month! Share this monthlong celebration of tennis with the hashtag #NationalTennisMonth and plug your grassroots programs into this great promotion to grow the sport. Read USTA President Mike McNulty's message on NTM. (Full story …)

April 20, 2021

ITF Partners with Gaming Co. to Bring BJK Cup Mobile Game

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and mobile gaming company Wildlife Studios have partnered to bring the Billie Jean King Cup online for players on the game Tennis Clash. (Full story …)

April 13, 2021

Cleveland Chps. WTA Event to Launch in Aug., Part of US Open Series

Cleveland’s professional sports landscape will have a new look this summer as some of the top women tennis players in the world come to town for the inaugural Cleveland Championships, a WTA 250 event. (Full story …)

March 25, 2021

USTA, ITA Enter Strategic Alliance to Elevate College Tennis

ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2021 - The USTA and ITA have entered into a new strategic alliance that formalizes the two organizations’ ongoing collaboration to strengthen and elevate collegiate tennis. This alliance between the sport’s national governing body and its college coaches association brings greater focus and resources to both new and existing initiatives. (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 …)

March 15, 2021

Ukraine to Host BJK Cup Play-Off Tie vs. Japan

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Play-off tie between Japan and Ukraine on 16-17 April 2021 will now be hosted by Ukraine. (Full story …)

March 3, 2021

ITF Partners with iSportsconnect for 'Advantage All' Global Forum April 12

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced a new partnership with iSPORTCONNECT to bring the sports industry a one-off global forum, ‘Level the Playing Field’, on Monday 12 April. Forming part of the ITF’s Advantage All gender equality strategy, the event will be hosted by Catherine Whitaker and will include a live interview with special guest Billie Jean King. (Full story …)

February 25, 2021

PBI Announces 2021 Adult World Tennis Camps

Peter Burwash International (PBI), the world’s leading tennis management company, has announced the locations and schedule of their 2021 World Tennis Camp Series. The 4-5 day intensive camps are featured at some of the most beautiful and highly rated tennis destinations in the world. (Full story …)

February 24, 2021

Head Named Official Tennis Ball, Racquet and String of Laver Cup

Laver Cup organizers announced that HEAD, a leading racquet and ball manufacturer, has signed a multi-year deal to become a global sponsor of the event starting with this year’s edition to be held at the iconic TD Garden in Boston from September 24-26, 2021. (Full story …)

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 …)

February 18, 2021

Billie Jean King Cup Finals Rescheduled to Later in 2021

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Hungarian National Sports Agency (NSA) have announced that the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals, due to take place on 13-18 April 2021, will be rescheduled to later dates in 2021. (Full story …)

February 3, 2021

USTA SoCal Announces 2021 Partnership with Tecnifibre

USTA Southern California and Tecnifibre are pleased to announce a new partnership beginning in 2021 in which Tecnifibre will be the Official Ball of the Signature Series, a collection of elite major tournaments on the USTA SoCal competitive schedule. (Full story …)

January 18, 2021

ITF Looks to Improve Davis Cup Scheduling, Fan Experience

The ITF is considering a series of proposals by event partner, Kosmos Tennis, to enhance the Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals following a thorough review of the inaugural event in 2019. Under the proposals, the ITF Board has already approved the Finals becoming an 11-day event with the 2021 edition set to take place from 25 November to 5 December. (Full story …)

December 17, 2020

ITF Moves Billie Jean King Cup Back to April due to COVID

The ITF has announced that the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Play-Off ties, initially scheduled for 5-6 February 2021, will move to 16-17 April 2021 as the tennis calendar continues to be impacted by the pandemic. The calendar is subject to continued assessments relating to health and safety, international travel policies and governmental approval of sporting events. (Full story …)

December 8, 2020

Universal Tennis Brings UTR Pro Tennis Series Tour to U.S.

Universal Tennis (MyUTR.com) announced the launch of the UTR Pro Tennis Series Tour in the United States. As part of its three year global UTR Pro Tennis Series Tour investing over $20M and enabling 140 worldwide annual events, it will feature 40 events (men and women) in select venues across the USA in 2021. (Full story …)

December 3, 2020

WTA Rebrand Includes Alignment with ATP Tourney Tiers

The WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) introduces a new corporate identity, redefining the organization's strength as a collective unit of inspiring athletes and tournaments. The launch also reveals a new ‘WTA For The Game’ campaign that highlights the driving forces of the sport, aimed at creating deeper fan connections. The rebranding, which includes the WTA’s first logo redesign in 10 years, coincides with the announcement of a simplified numerical naming system for WTA tournaments. (Full story …)

November 30, 2020

PTR International Tennis Symposium to be Virtual Event

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will host its premier coach education event - the PTR International Tennis Symposium - February 9-11 as a virtual event. (Full story …)

October 20, 2020

Rome, Ga., to Host 2021-23 Tennis On Campus Southern Championship

The Greater Rome (Ga.) Convention & Visitors Bureau has been selected as the host of the 2021-2023 USTA Tennis On Campus Southern Championship, USTA Southern Manager and Tournament Director Jeff Smith announced. (Full story …)

Macon Gains 2022 USTA Southern JTT Section Championships

The Macon (Ga.) Tennis Association (MTA) has been selected as the host of the 2021 and 2022 USTA Southern Junior Team Tennis Section Championships, USTA Southern Manager and Tournament Director James Tart announced. (Full story …)

October 14, 2020

USTA National Campus Awarded 2023 NCAA D1, D2, D3 Chps.

The NCAA announced that the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., will host the 2023 NCAA Division I, II, and III Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships as part of a hybrid bid proposed by the USTA to bring all NCAA tennis championships to a single site. (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 21, 2020

Tennis Channel's French Open Coverage Begins Sunday

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a French Open that should have happened in springtime will have an autumn feel instead. What has not changed is Tennis Channel's all-day, all-night, three-week commitment to Roland Garros, the most prestigious clay-court event in tennis. (Full story …)

September 17, 2020

ITF Renames Fed Cup the 'Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas'

The ITF has announced that Fed Cup, the women’s world cup of tennis, has been renamed the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas. (Full story …)

September 15, 2020

2020 Oracle ITA Masters by UTR Set for San Diego

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is thrilled to announce that October 9-11th the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego will host the Oracle ITA Masters by UTR. In keeping with safe play guidelines and local policies, the Masters will be a singles-only event. (Full story …)

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 …)

August 31, 2020

US Open to Serve as Platform to Support Grassroots, Tennis Industry

The USTA announced plans to capitalize on opportunities throughout the US Open to drive awareness of a variety of key initiatives to promote and develop the growth of tennis throughout the country. (Full story …)

August 29, 2020

USTA & Partners Set to Bring US Open Experience Virtually

The USTA announced plans to bring the US Open experience to new and existing fans across the world through innovative digital platforms and engaging content that will help people enjoy some of the US Open fan favorites from their homes. (Full story …)

August 26, 2020

USTA Statement on Pause in Play of the Western & Southern Open

Statement on Pause in Play of the Western & Southern Open: As a sport, tennis is collectively taking a stance against racial inequality and social injustice that once again has been thrust to the forefront in the United States. The USTA, ATP Tour, and WTA have decided to recognize this moment in time by pausing tournament play at the Western & Southern Open on Thursday, August 27. Play will resume on Friday, August 28. (Full story …)

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 …)

ITA Announces Modifications to D-II, D-III, NAIA & JuCo Fall Tennis

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced updates to its Division II, Division III, NAIA & Junior College fall tournament schedule. Certain ITA Small College Regional Championships will not be held this fall and the 2020 ITA Cup will feature NAIA competition only. (Full story …)

Chubb Becomes Official Insurance Sponsor of US Open

The USTA announced that Chubb has become the official insurance sponsor of the US Open under a new, multi-year agreement that begins immediately. (Full story …)

August 18, 2020

USTA Cancels National Junior Events, Adult Category 1 Events

Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19, the USTA has canceled all National junior events through Oct. 12, as well as all adult Category 1 events, comprising the Adult, Open, Family, and Age divisions, through the end of 2020. (Full story …)

August 17, 2020

2020 US Open Offers $53.4 Million in Total Player Compensation

The USTA announced that the US Open will offer $53.4 million in total player compensation in 2020 - nearly 95 percent of its total from 2019 - with $7.6 million dedicated toward player relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Full story …)

Grand Slam Board Announces Bill Babcock Retirement

The Grand Slam Board announced that its Director, Bill Babcock, will retire at the end of 2020. Babcock has worked in this pivotal role for the Grand Slam Board since its inception as the Grand Slam Committee in 1989, based in London. (Full story …)

ITA Announces Modifications to Div. 1 Fall Tennis Competition

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced updates to its Division I tennis fall tournament schedule. While the ITA All-American Championships will not be held this year, the 2020 Oracle ITA Masters will be transformed into a highly select open event akin to the tournaments that will be part of the newly announced ITA Tour: Fall Circuit by UTR. (Full story …)

August 13, 2020

USTA Cancels Pro Circuit Events in the U.S. in September

Due to the ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19, the USTA has cancelled all ITF World Tennis Tour and ATP Challenger events taking place in the U.S. in September. (Full story …)

BODYARMOR Partners with US Open Tennis Championships

BODYARMOR Sports Drink and the USTA announced a new partnership that names BODYARMOR LYTE as the Official Sports Drink of the US Open Tennis Championships. The new multi-year agreement begins immediately. (Full story …)

August 3, 2020

ITA & Universal Tennis Announce 'The ITA Tour: Fall Circuit by UTR'

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and Universal Tennis today announced the creation of the ITA Tour: Fall Circuit by UTR, a new initiative to provide local and regional matchplay opportunities to collegiate, junior and professional players. (Full story …)

July 29, 2020

Tennis Channel to Air Live, Daily Coverage as WTA Returns

Tennis Channel will have live daily coverage of the WTA's 31st Palermo Ladies Open in Palermo, Italy, August 3-9 - the first professional tour-level event since the sport shut down in March due to the global pandemic. (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 16, 2020

Tennis Channel Announces 2020 World TeamTennis Schedule

Tennis Channel's live World TeamTennis coverage this season will showcase 19 matches and all nine teams from July 20-30, as the league plays its entire schedule at the famed Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. The action begins with a tripleheader Monday, July 20, at 12 p.m. ET, starting with the all-time classic Philadelphia Freedoms against the Springfield Lasers (visit [tennischannel.com](http://www.tennischannel.com) for schedule). (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 …)

WTT Announces Official Sponsorships for 2020 Season

World TeamTennis (WTT) announced category-specific sponsorship agreements for the 2020 season, which will be played in its entirety in West Virginia at The Greenbrier “America’s Resort,” WTT’s official hotel partner, from July 12-Aug. 2. (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 …)

WTT Sets Broadcast Schedule for 2020 Season, July 12-Aug. 2

World TeamTennis has aligned with CBS Sports, Tennis Channel, ESPN+ and Facebook Watch to showcase its fast-paced, furiously competitive and entertaining brand of tennis to its media partners’ domestic and international audiences from beginning to end. (Full story …)

June 24, 2020

US Open to Host Wheelchair Tennis Competition Sept. 10-13

The USTA announced that the 2020 US Open Wheelchair Tennis Competition will be held September 10-13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., its traditional place on the US Open calendar. (Full story …)

June 17, 2020

USTA Announces Return of Tennis With 2020 US Open, W&S Open

In a historic decision for the tennis industry and sports fans around the world, the USTA is proud to announce today that both the 2020 US Open and 2020 Western & Southern Open will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (NTC) in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., this summer. Hosting these tournaments marks an important moment for the sport of tennis, the New York market and the global sporting community as tennis returns to action. (Full story …)

PTR’s Level 2 Certification Accredited by NCACE

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has received full accreditation by the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE) under the auspices of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE). The NCACE accreditation was for PTR’s recently launched Level 2 Certification. (Full story …)

Slinger Bag Sponsors 'Battle of Brits' Tourney June 23-28

Slinger Bag, a sports brand focused on innovating game improvement equipment, with an initial focus on the global tennis market, has announced a sponsorship agreement of Schroders Battle of the Brits taking place June 23th-28th. (Full story …)

June 16, 2020

US Open, Cincy Tourney to be Played in NYC Starting in Aug.

We are incredibly excited that Governor Cuomo and New York State have today approved our plan to host the 2020 US Open and 2020 Western & Southern Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Full story …)

June 11, 2020

Stacey Allaster Named US Open Tournament Director

The USTA announced that Stacey Allaster, its Chief Executive, Professional Tennis, has been named Tournament Director of the US Open, effective immediately. Allaster becomes the first female Tournament Director in the US Open’s 140-year history. (Full story …)

June 8, 2020

USTA Announces Sweeping Plan to Reorganize, Prioritize

The USTA announced a transformational plan that aligns the organization to both execute against the USTA mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis as well as combat the negative long-reaching financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Full story …)

June 1, 2020

ITF, Grand Slams Join Forces to Support Wheelchair Tennis

The four Grand Slam tournaments and the ITF have come together to pledge over $300,000 in financial support for wheelchair tennis. The fund will provide grants to help wheelchair athletes and national association event hosts impacted by the suspension of the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and postponement of major wheelchair tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Full story …)

May 26, 2020

WTT to Play 2020 Season at Greenbrier Resort in West Va. July 12-Aug. 2

World TeamTennis announced it has committed to play the entirety of its 45th season at The Greenbrier “America’s Resort” in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. This will be the first major professional tennis league to resume operations since the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19. (Full story …)

May 8, 2020

Tennis Channel to Show Return of U.S.-Based Tennis This Weekend

Tennis Channel will offer complete, live coverage of a three-day men's tennis event in West Palm Beach, Fla., this weekend - the first competition on U.S. soil between ranked players since the professional sport went on hiatus in March. The UTR Pro Match Series presented by Tennis Channel will take place May 8-10 and feature two top-10 ranked American players. Next, a similar women's event is set for May 22-24 with three top-10 Americans, as Tennis Channel's 2020 (Re)Open Tour returns live tennis to fans around the world. (Full story …)

New Online Certification Available for Pickleball Tournaments

Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) announced the launch of a new online certification course in partnership with PickleballTournaments.com. The certification workshop covers every aspect of organizing and running pickleball tournaments, including complete setup, player registration, bracketing, scheduling and tournament desk operations. (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 21, 2020

USTA Launches Nationwide Online Audition for US Open

The USTA announced that for the sixth consecutive year, it has launched a nationwide online audition as part of its 14th annual US Open anthem audition, open to all kids 14 years of age or younger. Those selected will earn the chance to perform “America the Beautiful” live in Arthur Ashe Stadium during the night sessions at the 2020 US Open, which will be held Aug. 31 to Sept. 13. (Full story …)

April 17, 2020

Laver Cup Canceled for 2020, to be in Boston 2021

Event organizers announced that the Laver Cup will not be held in 2020, but will return to Boston in 2021, a move prompted by changes to the international tennis calendar which created a scheduling conflict with other major international tennis events. (Full story …)

April 13, 2020

USTA Update on Suspension of Play and Event Changes

Due to the continued situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus, and after discussions with the USTA Medical Advisory Committee, effective immediately the USTA will extend the suspension of USTA sanctioned products and events through May 31. (Full story …)

April 6, 2020

Britain’s LTA Offers $25 Million to Help UK Tennis Businesses

The LTA, the governing body of tennis in Britain, has pulled together a nearly $25 million bailout package to help the sport weather the coronavirus pandemic. The goal is to help keep clubs, coaches and tennis venues in business until the social distancing restrictions ease and business starts to get back to normal. (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 …)

April 1, 2020

USTA Statement Regarding Wimbledon’s Cancellation

We understand the unique circumstances facing the All England Lawn and Tennis Club and the reasoning behind the decision to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships. At this time the USTA still plans to host the US Open as scheduled, and we continue to hone plans to stage the tournament. The USTA is carefully monitoring the rapidly-changing environment surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, and is preparing for all contingencies. We also rely on the USTA’s Medical Advisory Group as well as governmental and security officials to ensure that we have the broadest understanding of this fluid situation. In all instances, all decisions made by the USTA regarding the US Open will be made with the health and well-being of our players, fans, and all others involved in the tournament. (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 …)

Lilly Pulitzer and WTA Announce 2020 Partnership

Lilly Pulitzer, the iconic Palm Beach-inspired fashion brand, is announcing a partnership with the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association), the leading women’s sport worldwide. Set to begin this month, the two brands are uniting for a youth empowerment initiative, aimed to inspire confidence and optimism in future generations as part of Lilly’s new “Be the Sunshine” campaign. (Full story …)

Har-Tru Hard-Court Surface Tapped for WTT Season

Har-Tru Sports Coatings will be the official playing surface of World TeamTennis for the 2020 season. A longtime leader in clay court surfaces, Har-Tru is partnering with WTT as the official hard-court surface. (Full story …)

USTA Selects Laykold as New Court Surface for US Open

The USTA announced that following an extensive RFP process, Laykold has been selected as the new court surface for the US Open and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The new agreement is in place for five years. The 2020 US Open begins on Monday, August 24 with US Open Fan Week and the US Open Qualifying Tournament. (Full story …)

USTA Statement on Suspension of Events

Due to the continued situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus, and after discussions with the USTA Medical Advisory Committee, effective immediately the USTA will extend the suspension of USTA sanctioned products and events, including Adult and Junior Tournaments, USTA League, Junior Team Tennis, Team Challenge, Team Tournaments, USTA Schools programs, Tennis on Campus and Wheelchair events through May 3. Additionally, recognizing the evolving and fast-changing nature of this situation, the USTA will continue to monitor and assess conditions to make future determinations about events and activities taking place after May 3. (Full story …)

March 1, 2020

TennisONE Becomes Official Mobile App for World TeamTennis

The TennisONE App, a comprehensive new mobile tennis app created and run by sports tech start-up Bleachr LLC, has been named the Official Mobile App for World TeamTennis. The announcement comes just days before the WTT Celebrity All-Star Match kicks off the 2020 World TeamTennis season at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California on Sunday, March 1st with some of the top names in tennis. (Full story …)

WTT's Orlando Storm Announces New Leadership for 2020

The Orlando STORM, Florida’s only professional tennis team, will have new leadership on, and off the court as the 2020 World TeamTennis season launches on Sunday, July 12 at 5 pm against the Philadelphia Freedoms. (Full story …)

Franklin X-40 Named the Official Ball of the U.S. Open Pickleball Chps.

U.S. Open Pickleball Championships has announced a partnership with Franklin Pickleball,a product brand within leading global sporting goods brand, Franklin Sports. Franklin Pickleball’s industryleading “X-40” pickleball will now be used as the official ball of the week-long event, dubbed “The Biggest Pickleball Party in the World!” (Full story …)

February 17, 2020

Bryans, Fritz, Opelka, Paul to Play for U.S. Davis Cup Team vs. Uzbekistan March 6-7

The USTA and U.S. Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish announced that doubles legends Bob and Mike Bryan and rising stars Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka and Tommy Paul will compete for the U.S. Davis Cup team in its 2020 Davis Cup Qualifying matches vs. Uzbekistan March 6-7 at Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. (Full story …)

World TeamTennis Sets 2020 Season Schedule; Adds Chicago Franchise

World TeamTennis announced its 2020 schedule ahead of its 45th season, adding the Chicago Smash to the premier team tennis series. The WTT regular season calendar will showcase nine teams and 63 matches over 19 consecutive days from July 12-30. (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 …)

January 14, 2020

Ted Robinson Joins Tennis Channel's Australian Open Team

Tennis Channel will return to the Australian Open for its 13th consecutive year Jan. 19 to Feb. 2 and, for the first time, veteran sportscaster Ted Robinson (@tedjrobinson) will be part of the network's on-air team. The trip to Melbourne will complete the cycle for Robinson, who has announced matches at tennis' three other majors in his Emmy Award-winning career. Tennis Channel's two-week Australian Open telecast begins Sunday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. ET. (Full story …)

Retail Studio Presentation Schedule Set for 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

Racquet retail experts will present best practices and strategies in a series of complimentary Retail Studio Pop-Up Talks from the Show Floor of the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally the Retail Studio will serve as a hub for peer-to-peer conversations, experiential activations and networking events for hundreds of attending racquet industry professionals. (Full story …)

Davis Cup Comes to Honolulu for U.S. vs. Uzbekistan March 6-7

The USTA announced that Davis Cup tennis, the world’s largest annual international team competition in men’s sport, will return to Hawaii for the first time in 28 years, as the United States Davis Cup Team will take on Uzbekistan in a 2020 Davis Cup Qualifying competition at the Blaisdell Center March 6-7 in Honolulu. (Full story …)

Demo Day Announced for USTA National Campus in Lake Nona Jan. 21

Tennis & racquet equipment companies will showcase the latest equipment including racquets, paddles, ball machines and more at the Demo Day: Lake Nona Experience on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. The event will be open to industry professionals and consumers from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Full story …)

January 9, 2020

Bryan Brothers 'Farewell Tour' to Include WTT Season

The Bryan Brothers 2020 farewell tour will include seven summer matches at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, as well as stops at World TeamTennis sites in Orange County, San Diego, Springfield, Orlando, Philadelphia, New York and Washington D.C. (Full story …)

Killerspin UnplugNPlay Table Tennis Tourney Featured at Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

The 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, will feature the Killerspin UnplugNPlay Days Tournament on the Show Floor at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida. (Full story …)

Multi-Sport Demo Schedule Announced for Next-Court at Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

Tennis, Pickleball and POP Tennis demonstrations will be offered each day on NEXT- COURT, a universal multi-sport court located on the Show Floor of the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, two hitting lanes, adjacent to the NEXT-COURT, will provide racquet sports professionals with the opportunity to personally test the newest racquet and paddle sports equipment right on the Show Floor. (Full story …)

Complimentary Regional Education Day Set for Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

A Regional Education Day (RED), presented by USTA Florida, USPTA Florida and RacquetFit, will be offered at no charge on Jan. 22 to registered industry professionals of the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The education event is part of the inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24. Complimentary event and Regional Education Day registration is available at RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com. (Full story …)

Industry Leaders to be Featured Speakers at Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

A powerhouse of racquet industry leaders will take to the Main Stage of the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, in Orlando, Florida. Industry leaders representing organizations such as the USTA, US Squash, USA Pickleball, World TeamTennis, National Club Association, PTR and American Sports Builders Association and more will share industry trends, insights and expertise to help racquet industry professionals drive the business of the sport forward in 2020. (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

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 …)

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 …)

College MatchDay Continues Showcase at USTA National Campus in 2020

The USTA announced the three marquee matchups that will headline the College MatchDay schedule at the USTA National Campus in 2020. (Full story …)

WTT Celebrity All-Star Match to Kick Off 2020 WTT Season

Building on a pulsating 2019 World TeamTennis season in which its champion was decided on the last point of the WTT Final, WTT is serving up a new twist for its 45th season with a spectacular All-Star event featuring many of the best American tennis players. (Full story …)

Peter Burwash International Announces 2020 Adult World Tennis Camp Series

Peter Burwash International (PBI), the world’s leading tennis management company, has announced the locations and schedule of their 2020 World Tennis Camp Series. The 4-5 day intensive camps are featured at some of the most beautiful and highly rated tennis destinations in the world. (Full story …)

Head Penn Junior Racquetball Players Win 8 Medals at World Chps.

Five junior players from Team HEAD Penn won eight medals at the International Racquetball Federation’s (IRF) 31st World Junior Racquetball Championships. The nine-day event was held at the Ciudad Deportiva de Hatillo facility in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Full story …)

ATP Appoints Massimo Calvelli as Chief Executive Officer

The ATP has announced the appointment of Massimo Calvelli as the ATP Chief Executive Officer, beginning 1 January 2020. Calvelli brings a wide range of tennis and executive experience to the position and was the unanimous choice of the ATP Board of Directors. The 45-year-old Italian has been a highly respected sports executive in global sales, marketing, operations and product development for the past 20 years. (Full story …)

Laver Cup Boston 2020 Tickets to Go On Sale in March

Laver Cup organizers announced that tickets to the eagerly anticipated fourth edition of the Laver Cup to be held at the famous TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, from 25-27 September 2020 will go on sale to the general public in early March 2020, with Premium Hospitality Ticket packages available now. (Full story …)

November 24, 2019

Wilson Tapped as Official Partner of Roland Garros and French Federation

The French Tennis Federation and Wilson Sporting Goods have entered into a new five-year partnership for Roland-Garros and the FFT. The partnership will be based on working together to enhance the Roland-Garros experience for all tennis fans and on implementing tennis initiatives across France. The agreement is a perfect example of the FFT’s strategy of selecting innovative and dynamic partners in the tennis and tennis lifestyle space. (Full story …)

Fed Cup to Come to Everett, Wash., for U.S. vs. Latvia Feb. 7-8

Fed Cup tennis, the world’s largest annual international team competition in women’s sport, will come to Washington state for the first time, as the United States Fed Cup Team will take on Latvia in a 2020 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Qualifying competition February 7-8 inside the Angel Of The Winds Arena in Everett, Wash. (Full story …)

November 11, 2019

US Open Series Adds Hall of Fame Open in Newport, R.I.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and International Tennis Hall of Fame announced that the Hall of Fame Open, an ATP 250 grass-court tournament that has long kicked off the U.S. summer tennis season, will officially join the US Open Series beginning in 2020, increasing the number of ATP events on the Series to six and reconnecting the US Open with its original home in Newport, R.I. (Full story …)

France Downs Australia, 3-2, to Win 2019 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas

France won the 2019 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final, defeating Australia 3-2 at the RAC Arena, Perth. France are Fed Cup Champions for the third time after Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic secured victory in the final doubles match with a 6-4 6-3 win over Ashleigh Barty and Samantha Stosur. (Full story …)

October 30, 2019

BNP Paribas Open and Plexipave to Continue Partnership Through 2022

ICP Building Solutions Group has renewed its partnership with the BNP Paribas Open (the Indian Wells Masters) to supply its California Sports Surfaces’ high-performance Plexipave® tennis surface system to the prestigious tournament for another three years. (Full story …)

Top Collegians to Lead U.S. in 2019 Master'U BNP Paribas Int'l Team Event

The USTA announced the top American collegians selected to represent the U.S. in the annual Master’U BNP Paribas International Collegiate Team Competition November 29-December 1 in Grenoble, France. (Full story …)

October 29, 2019

Dunlop Named Official Ball of 2019 Davis Cup Finals

Dunlop will be at the heart of the new-look Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals after being named as the official ball for the event by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Kosmos Tennis. The Dunlop Fort All Court TS ball will be used for the prestigious week-long finals, which will see 18 countries vie for the famous trophy on the indoor hard courts of La Caja Mágica in Madrid from 18-24 November. (Full story …)

Fritz, Opelka, Querrey, Tiafoe, Sock to Represent U.S. in Davis Cup

The USTA and U.S. Davis Cup Captain Mardy Fish announced that Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, Sam Querrey, Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock will represent the U.S. in the 2019 Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals November 18-24 in Madrid. (Full story …)

Teams Announced for Davis Cup by Rakuten Madrid Finals

The 18 nations competing in the Davis Cup by Rakuten Madrid Finals at La Caja Magica Nov. 18-24 announced their teams recently. The teams will compete in six round-robin groups of three teams with the six group winners plus the two second-placed teams with the best record based on sets and games won advancing to the quarterfinals. (Full story …)

Ashaway MultiKill® 17 Cruises Through US Open Racquetball Stringing Competition

While the main competition for this year’s US Open Racquetball Championships played out in the fabulous “made-for-TV” portable racquetball court at the Target Center’s LIFE TIME facility in downtown Minneapolis, more action was underway at the Lawler Sports booth where racket technician Ian Titus was hard at work stringing rackets and tallying statistics. (Full story …)

World TeamTennis Announces 2020 Season Dates, Playoff Site, Prize Money

A record amount of player prize money - including a new additional increase of $1-million for the postseason - will be at stake when the 45th World TeamTennis season hits the courts from July 12-Aug. 1, 2020, league officials have announced. (Full story …)

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 10, 2019

Miami Open Selects Dunlop as Official Ball and Racquet

Dunlop announced it has reached a multi-year agreement with the Miami Open presented by Itaú to become the Official Ball and Racquet for the tournament. (Full story …)

USTA to Adopt Simplified Nationwide Junior Competitive Structure in 2021

The United States Tennis Association today announced that its Junior Competition Committee has approved the proposed changes to the Nationwide Junior Competitive Structure. (Full story …)

Universal Tennis, Tennis Australia Announce AO UTR Wildcard Playoff

Universal Tennis (www.MyUTR.com) and Tennis Australia, today announced the AO2020 UTR Wildcard Playoff, a multi-week, multi-city event that gives all tennis players, regardless of age and ability, the opportunity to play their way into the main draw of the Australian Open 2020 via the AO Wildcard Playoff in Melbourne. (Full story …)

October 9, 2019

USPTA Leadership Academy Returns to World Headquarters Nov. 8-10

The United States Professional Tennis Association will host the 2019 Leadership Academy at the USPTA World Headquarters in Lake Nona from Nov. 8 to 10. (Full story …)

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

Oracle to Add More Than 25 New Pro Tournaments in the U.S.

Oracle announced today the creation of the Oracle Pro Series, a schedule of more than 25 new ATP, WTA and ITF World Tennis Tour professional tournaments to be held across the United States over the course of 2019 and 2020. The Oracle Pro Series will create more than 40 percent new playing opportunities in the United States for tennis professionals. (Full story …)

Team Europe Wins Laver Cup; 2020 Event Moves to Boston

Team Europe has won the Laver Cup in Geneva, hoisting the trophy for the third consecutive year in the stunning teams competition. During the trophy presentation it was revealed Boston will host the fourth edition of the Laver Cup from September 25-27, 2020. (Full story …)

Racquet & Paddle Sports Show Schedule Announced for Jan. 21-24 in Orlando

The 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show schedule of events was announced for the global racquet sport industry event taking place, Jan. 21-24, in Orlando. (Full story …)

September 19, 2019

Tennis Channel to Cover Third Annual Laver Cup Sept. 20-22

Tennis Channel's third year of exclusive Laver Cup television coverage begins on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7 a.m. ET. In its third year, Laver Cup again features six of the top European stars facing off against six of the best players from the rest of the world. The network will offer complete live coverage of the three-day event, held in Geneva this year. (Full story …)

TD Sports West Supplies Portable Court for USPTA World Conference

The USPTA has partnered with TD Sports West to become the official portable tennis court supplier of the 2019 USPTA World Conference presented by Havana Bob’s. TD Sports West will install a full-size tennis court in the convention space at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. (Full story …)

Top Juniors to Represent U.S. in Junior Davis and Fed Cup Finals

The USTA announced that six top juniors were selected to represent the United States in the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Finals, the premier 16-and-under world team competitions, to be held September 24-29 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. This marks the first time that the event will be held in the United States since the 1994 Finals were staged in Tucson, Ariz. (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 …)

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 …)

ITA Adopts PlaySight's PlayFair Video Replay Technology

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has officially approved PlaySight’s PlayFair video challenge replay system heading into the 2019-2020 season after a successful three-year pilot. PlayFair enables multi-angle video review for line call challenges, with the mission to improve sportsmanship throughout college tennis and increase participation in and viewership of the sport. (Full story …)

2019 USPTA World Championships Return During World Conference

The United States Professional Tennis Association will host the 2019 USPTA World Championships at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on Sept. 25 and 26 during the 2019 USPTA World Conference. Play will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. (Full story …)

US Open Celebrates 12th Year of Sustainability Program

The USTA celebrates the 12th year of its US Open sustainability initiative, continuing the tournament’s decade-plus commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the US Open, marked this year by a focus on global climate action and increased sponsor and partner participation. (Full story …)

August 22, 2019

ITF Announces Changes to Senior Circuit for 2020, 2021

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced a series of improvements to the ITF Seniors Circuit for 2020 and 2021 following the publication of the 2019-2021 ITF Seniors Strategic Development Plan in January this year. (Full story …)

August 21, 2019

US Open Announces 2019 Men's and Women's Singles Seeds

The USTA announced the 2019 US Open Men's and Women's Singles Seeds. The 2019 US Open will be played Aug. 26-Sept. 8 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Full story …)

2019 US Open Serves Up Suite of Tech and Digital Content

The USTA announced details of the evolution of its digital properties and related extensions that allow fans to follow the tournament and experience the US Open in new and innovative ways. (Full story …)

August 20, 2019

Tennis Economic Index Grows 2.1% Through 2018

The total value of the U.S. tennis economy grew by 2.1 percent last year to a total of $6.19 billion, according to data from the Tennis Industry Association’s annual Economic Index, created to evaluate the total worth of the U.S. tennis industry to the overall economy. (Full story …)

USTA to Launch Inaugural Net Generation Aces Program at US Open

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that the inaugural Net Generation Aces Program will launch at the 2019 US Open. The program identified athletes between the ages of 13 and 17 who are making a positive difference in their local communities through creative and impactful tennis programs. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel's 11th Year of US Open Coverage Begins Aug. 26

Tennis Channel's 11th year of US Open coverage begins on the first morning of the tournament with Tennis Channel Live at the US Open, on Monday, Aug. 26, at 8 a.m. ET. The daily lead-in show will prepare fans for that day's match schedule and what to expect throughout the tournament. Following play, Tennis Channel will have all-night encore matches leading into the next morning. Throughout the two-week event Tennis Channel's on-air team will feature its customary roster of Hall of Fame analysts and veteran sportscasters. (Full story …)

USTA Announces 2019 NJTL Essay Contest Winners

USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced the 10 winners of the 21st annual NJTL Essay Contest. The winners, ranging in age from 10 to 18 all participate in National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters nationwide, and were selected from more than 2,600 entries submitted this summer. (Full story …)

August 18, 2019

Complimentary Registration Opens for Racquet & Paddle Sports Show

Racquet sports professionals and others in the racquet/paddle sports industry can now register, free of charge, for the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 21-24, in Orlando, Fla., at [RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com](https://www.racquetpaddlesportsshow.com/). (Full story …)

August 17, 2019

TIA Tennis Forum to Bring Industry Leaders and Influencers to NYC Aug. 26

The 12th Annual [TIA Tennis Forum](https://www.tiaforum.org) 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 …)

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 …)

August 11, 2019

Katie Volynets, Zachary Svajda Win USTA 18's Titles, Gain Open Wild Cards

Top American juniors Katie Volynets, of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Zachary Svajda, of San Diego, Calif., won the USTA Girls’ and Boys’ 18s National Championships today, each earning wild cards into the main draw of the US Open. (Full story …)

ATP Media Partners with Content Engagement Platform GameOn

During the Coupe Rogers ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal and ahead of the Western & Southern Open ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati, GameOn, an industry-leading ChatOS engagement platform that helps premium content owners and brands improve their fan experiences, announced a partnership with ATP Media to deliver videos and other rich content to fans through the Tennis TV bot. (Full story …)

Top Talent to Entertain Fans at 2019 US Open

The USTA announced an extensive line-up of musical talent that will entertain fans over the course of the three-week 2019 US Open. Beginning with Fan Week and concluding with the men’s singles championship, the US Open will feature a diverse array of talents representing all musical genres crossing from country to Broadway and from indie rock to R&B. (Full story …)

August 2, 2019

DecoTurf Chosen for Tennis Courts at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

California Sports Surfaces, an industry-leading manufacturer of sports surfaces and division of ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG), announced that its brand DecoTurf® has been selected as the tennis court surface for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. (Full story …)

World TeamTennis Finals Weekend Gets Under Way

World TeamTennis’ 44th season has been whittled down to four semifinalists competing in the 2019 WTT Playoffs, held for the first time in Las Vegas at the Orleans Arena with the semifinals taking place on Friday, Aug. 2, with the WTT Final to follow on Saturday. (Full story …)

July 29, 2019

US Open's Louis Armstrong Stadium Wins Prestigious Design Award

Louis Armstrong Stadium, located in Flushing Meadows, NY, has won a prestigious international design award, called Prix Versailles, Special Prize for Interior in the Sports category. The award recognizes structures for the beauty of their design, sustainability and commercial function. The stadium is designed by ROSSETTI, headquartered in Detroit. (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 …)

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 …)

13 Grand Slam Champs Headline US Open Women's Field

The USTA announced that 13 players who have won Grand Slam singles titles in their careers will headline the women’s singles field for the 2019 US Open Tennis Championships, including world No. 1 and reigning French Open champion Ashleigh Barty (AUS), defending US Open champion and world No. 2 Naomi Osaka (JPN), and 23-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 9 Serena Williams (USA). (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 10, 2019

USTA Names US Open Military Appreciation Day For Lt. Joe Hunt

The USTA today announced that the US Open’s annual Military Appreciation Day will be named in honor of Lt. Joe Hunt. Hunt, who won the U.S. Nationals in 1943 by beating Jack Kramer while on leave from the Navy, was killed when his Navy fighter plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in February of 1945. He is the only U.S. Nationals or US Open champion to lose his life in service to his country. (Full story …)

WTT Season Set to Begin July 14 with New Teams, New TV Deal

When World TeamTennis (WTT) steps on the court for its 44th season it will be serving up a lot of change. With arguably its deepest lineup of tennis stars since its inception, the eight-team league starts the year with two new franchises, the Vegas Rollers and Orlando Storm, a new multi-year television agreement with CBS Sports and a new streaming agreement with ESPN+. (Full story …)

Selkirk Named Presenting Sponsor of Pickleball Tournament of Champions

Selkirk Sport, the leading pickleball equipment and accessories brand, in collaboration with the Brigham City (Utah) Corporation, today announced that the Company was named presenting sponsor of the 2019 Pickleball Tournament of Champions, recognized as one of the 3 major Championships on the professional pickleball tour. The Tournament of Champions, presented by Selkirk Sport, will take place from August 21-24 at the Brigham City Pickleball Courts at Rees Pioneer Park in Brigham City, UT. (Full story …)

July 3, 2019

Anderson, Isner, Raonic, Shapovalov to Play Laver Cup

World No.8 Kevin Anderson, [12] John Isner, [17] Milos Raonic and [27] Denis Shapovalov will line up for captain John McEnroe’s Team World at the third staging of the Laver Cup in Geneva this September. (Full story …)

July 1, 2019

USPTA Merchandise and Trade Show Set For Sept. 23 in Vegas

Registration is now open for the 2019 USPTA Merchandise and Trade Show, part of the USPTA World Conference at the Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, on Monday, Sept. 23 from 5 - 9 p.m. This year’s World Conference returns to Las Vegas for the first time since 2006, when it boasted the highest attendance in history. (Full story …)

June 30, 2019

Share Your Ideas! Enter the TIA 'Discovery Challenge'

Do you have a great idea to increase tennis growth? Join the 2019 TIA DISCOVERY CHALLENGE. Our goal is to stimulate creative thinking and innovation within the tennis industry and discover new directions and opportunities for growth. (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 …)

San Diego Aviators Sign Bank of Southern California as Sponsor

The San Diego Aviators of World TeamTennis are excited to announce Bank of Southern California as their Title Sponsor for the 2019 season. This is the second year Bank of Southern California has sponsored the Aviators, and their first year as Title Sponsor. Bank of Southern California is a growing community bank headquartered in San Diego, dedicated to individuals, professionals, and small-to-medium sized businesses. (Full story …)

June 24, 2019

French Open Coverage on Tennis Channel Sees 42% Viewer Increase

Tennis Channel's 15-day live coverage of the French Open averaged 266,000 viewers in 2019 according to Nielsen. Compared with 187,000 viewers on average in 2018, the network saw a 42-percent increase in audiences watching its live telecast of the sport's second major of the year. (Full story …)

Cheeses of Europe Extends US Open Series Sponsorship Through 2020

The Cheeses of Europe signed a two-year extension with the United States Tennis Association as the “Official Cheese Sponsor of the U.S. Open Series” through 2020. This three-year partnership includes a significant presence at tournaments in Atlanta, San Jose, Cincinnati, and Winston-Salem. (Full story …)

Stephens, Bouchard, Young Join WTT Roster for 2019 Season

World TeamTennis continues to attract premier North American talent from tennis’ ATP and WTA tours for its upcoming season as Americans Sloane Stephens and Donald Young and Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard have joined the league as Franchise players. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel Wimbledon Coverage Gets Under Way July 1

Tennis Channel returns to London for its 12th consecutive year of Wimbledon coverage from the All England Lawn Tennis Club next week, starting with the first day of play Monday, July 1. During the event the network will offer more than 200 hours of tennis, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET the first day, with encore presentations throughout the night. (Full story …)

June 11, 2019

Oracle Challenger Series Brings Men, Women Pros Back to New Haven

The Oracle Challenger Series announced that the first event of the 2019-2020 Series will be held in New Haven, Conn. at the Yale Tennis Center on Sept. 2-8, 2019 and will also feature the Oracle Champions Cup, a one-night men’s legends Invesco Series QQQ event headlined by Connecticut native James Blake. (Full story …)

June 4, 2019

USTA Signs U.N. Sports for Climate Action Framework

The USTA has signed the United Nation’s Sports for Climate Action Framework. The USTA joins a group of international sports organizations that have committed to drive climate awareness and action in support of the Paris Climate Change Agreement. (Full story …)

Rakuten to Become Global Partner for Davis Cup

Rakuten, Inc. and Kosmos Tennis have announced a multiyear agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for Rakuten to become the Global Innovation and Entertainment Partner and Global Presenting Partner for the Davis Cup in 2019 and 2020. (Full story …)

May 27, 2019

Save the Date: 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show Jan. 21-24

The 2nd Annual Racquet & Paddle Sports Show will be Jan. 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., featuring product, demos, exhibits, education and more. (Full story …)

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 …)

Laver Cup and ATP Join Forces

The Laver Cup and the ATP announced today an agreement that will make the annual men's team event, in which Europe takes on the rest of the world, an official part of the annual ATP Tour calendar. (Full story …)

May 21, 2019

CBS to Air WTT Philadelphia vs. Vegas Live on July 21

World-class ATP and WTA talent on display in a team format as Philadelphia, buoyed by Grigor Dimitrov and Danielle Collins, faces an expansion Vegas team led by the Bryan brothers, Sam Querrey and Monica Puig (Full story …)

PTR Launches UTR Event Certification Level 1

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Universal Tennis (UTR) are launching the all new Event Certification Level 1 course on May 23. This live online course will be held every month. (Full story …)

May 12, 2019

Tennis Channel, USTA Form 3-Year Rights Deal for NCAA D1 Chps.

Tennis Channel and the USTA, in conjunction with the NCAA, have entered a three-year partnership that makes the network the exclusive television home of the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis National Championships. The agreement begins with this year’s events, to be held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., May 16-25. (Full story …)

QuintEvents Named Authorized Overseas Reseller for Wimbledon

QuintEvents, the industry leader in providing Official Ticket Packages and Hospitality to the biggest names in sports and entertainment, has today announced a deal to become an authorized overseas reseller of the Official Exclusive Hospitality Provider to The Championships. (Full story …)

Oracle ITA Summer Circuit Introduces Prize Money

Oracle and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) have partnered with 11 ITA-member institutions to offer prize money during the 2019 Oracle ITA Summer Circuit. At each of the 11 events, a total purse of $2,000 will be split evenly between genders. (Full story …)

PTR Celebrates 30 Years of Hosting Wheelchair Tennis Chps.

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce it has been hosting the Wheelchair Tennis Championships on Hilton Head Island for 30 years. (Full story …)

Midwestern State, Central Oklahoma to Host ITA Indoor Chps.

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced that Midwestern State University and the University of Central Oklahoma will serve as host institutions for the inaugural ITA Division II Men’s and Women’s National Team Indoor Championships in 2020. (Full story …)

May 1, 2019

Bermuda Tourism Named Official Tourism Partner of US Open

The Bermuda Tourism Authority, the official destination marketing organization for the island, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that Bermuda will be the exclusive tourism partner of the US Open Tennis Championships at a press event in Bermuda. (Full story …)

8th Annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp May 6-9

The eighth annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp will take place May 6-9, 2019 at the Balboa Tennis Club in San Diego. Over 50 wounded, ill, and injured service members and military veterans from across the country will participate in the Tennis Camp. (Full story …)

April 30, 2019

Brewer to Step Down as USTA Pro Tennis Chief & US Open Tourney Director

The United States Tennis Association announced that David Brewer will step down as US Open Tournament Director and USTA Chief Professional Tennis Officer following the 2019 US Open. Brewer began his career at the USTA in the spring of 1997. (Full story …)

World TeamTennis Secures Partnership with Geico Insurance

World TeamTennis (WTT) announced a new multi-year agreement with GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) as the league’s official auto insurance provider. Additionally, GEICO will be the presenting sponsor of “GEICO Presents World TeamTennis,” WTT’s one-hour finals encore and season highlight show airing on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT on CBS. (Full story …)

Selkirk Unveils 'Limited Edition' Amped Series Paddle for US Open PBall Chps.

Tyson McGuffin, the #1 ranked professional pickleball player, in one of the world’s fastest growing sports, will defend his Gold Medal at the US Open Pickleball Championship equipped with a new “Limited Edition” Regal Black & Gold Selkirk AMPED Series Paddle. (Full story …)

April 23, 2019

USTA Names IHG Official Hotel of US Open

IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG®), a leader in luxury travel, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA), today announce a new partnership that names IHG as the official hotel and hotel loyalty partner for the US Open Tennis Championships. The multiyear agreement, commencing with the 2019 US Open, also includes sponsorship of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, part of the US Open Series. (Full story …)

April 18, 2019

Stephens, Keys Lead U.S. Fed Cup Team This Weekend

Tennis Channel will provide complete live coverage of the U.S. Fed Cup team's play-off competition against Switzerland in San Antonio this weekend. Telecasts take place Saturday, April 20, beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET, and Sunday, April 21, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. (Full story …)

US Open Qualifying Tourney Extended to Five Days

The USTA announced that the 2019 US Open Qualifying Tournament will begin on Monday, August 19 and run through Friday, August 23. This will mark the first time that the tournament will begin on Monday, as opposed to Tuesday, extending the event to five days, from four days in previous years. (Full story …)

April 17, 2019

USTA Launches Online Auditions for Youngsters to Perform at US Open

The USTA announced that for the fifth consecutive year, it has launched a nationwide online audition as part of its 13th annual US Open anthem audition, open to all kids 14 years of age or younger. (Full story …)

Top Pros Join World TeamTennis as Franchise Players for July Season

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams and Bob and Mike Bryan, the most decorated doubles team in tennis history, are among many tennis icons and stars who will showcase their world-class talent and Grand Slam pedigree as Franchise players playing in the 44th season of World TeamTennis from July 14-31. (Full story …)

April 15, 2019

Dunlop Ball Promotion to Send Fans to ATP and Next Gen Finals

Dunlop announced a new consumer promotion that will send two sets of winners to the 2019 Nitto ATP Finals in London, three sets of winners to the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan, and 2000 dozen of their new ATP tennis ball to tennis players across the country. (Full story …)

WTT's Washington Kastles Find New Home on Union Market's Rooftop

The Washington Kastles today announced they will play the 2019 World TeamTennis season in a new stadium specially constructed by EDENS on the existing roof of Union Market. Kastles Stadium at Union Market aims to reimagine tennis with the sky-breaking rooftop stadium offering sweeping views of the District and a new and unparalleled game-day experience for Kastles fans including extraordinary culinary options. (Full story …)

April 10, 2019

Tennis Channel's First Full-Length Feature Film Earns Sports Emmy Nominations

Tennis Channel's first full-length feature film, Strokes of Genius, has been nominated for two Sports Emmy Awards by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The program is a finalist for the Outstanding Long Sports Documentary and Outstanding Musical Direction awards, which will be announced at the 40th Annual Sports Emmy Awards ceremony in New York City May 20. (Full story …)

Stephens, Keys to Lead Fed Cup Team vs. Switzerland

The USTA and United States Fed Cup Captain Kathy Rinaldi announced that No. 8 Sloane Stephens, No. 14 Madison Keys, No. 36 Sofia Kenin, No. 74 Jessica Pegula and No. 78 Jennifer Brady will represent the U.S. in its Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoff tie vs. Switzerland April 20-21 in San Antonio. (Full story …)

April 1, 2019

8th Annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp May 6-9

The eighth annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp will take place May 6-9, 2019 at the Balboa Tennis Club located at 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA 92104. (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 21, 2019

Croatia, Russia to Open Davis Cup Finals in Madrid in November

The ITF and Kosmos Tennis have announced the schedule for the Davis Cup Finals, taking place in Madrid from 18 to 24 November. The group stage ties will take place Monday to Thursday. One quarter-final will be played on Thursday evening while the other three will be played on Friday, followed by the semi-finals on Saturday and the final on Sunday 24 November. All matches are best of three sets, with two singles and doubles match. (Full story …)

March 14, 2019

World TeamTennis Draft Boasts Big 2019 Lineup for 44th Season

The New York Empire selected WTA veteran Kirsten Flipkens with the first overall pick during the annual World TeamTennis draft on Tuesday, and top Americans Venus Williams, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Mike and Bob Bryan and former world No. 1 player Victoria Azarenka will also return to WTT this summer. (Full story …)

USTA National Campus to Host American-Only Women's Wild Card Tourney

As part of its ongoing efforts to provide American players footholds into the pathway toward professional tennis, the USTA will host the second of four American-only 'National Closed' women's wild-card tournaments April 23-27 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., with the singles champion earning a main-draw wild-card entry into a future ITF World Tennis Tour W15 event and the runner-up earning a qualifying wild-card entry into an event of the same level. (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 …)

March 5, 2019

WTT Adds Las Vegas and Orlando Expansion Franchises, Will Play in July

World TeamTennis is growing to a league of eight teams for its upcoming 44th season after the league announced expansion franchises in Las Vegas and Orlando will begin play in July. (Full story …)

February 28, 2019

Eric Davidson Acquires Ownership in WTT, Named Board Chairman

Southern California native and Orange County Breakers owner Eric Davidson has been named World TeamTennis’ new Chairman of the Board while acquiring an ownership share in the world’s foremost team tennis organization. (Full story …)

February 18, 2019

Dunlop Announces New Line of ATP Balls

Dunlop announced its full lineup of ATP balls, all developed as part of its multi-year partnership as Official Ball of the ATP Tour. The super- premium ATP Extra Duty ball made its debut in New York City as the Official Ball of the NY Open. It is available at U.S. retailers, along with three other ATP branded balls. (Full story …)

Ken DeHart Inducted to PTR Hall of Fame

Ken DeHart, of San Jose, Calif., was inducted to the PTR Hall of Fame during the Awards Banquet last week at the PTR International Tennis Symposium. (Full story …)

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 …)

February 10, 2019

PTR to Hold Inaugural Coaches Conference March 20 in Miami

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its inaugural PTR Coaches Conference on March 20 in Miami. The conference is one in a series of regional education conferences that will be conducted across the United States this year. (Full story …)

February 4, 2019

Rolex Renews as Official Timekeeper of Davis Cup

The International Tennis Federation and Kosmos Tennis have announced the renewed sponsorship deal with luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex for the Davis Cup by BNP Qualifiers and Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Finals. (Full story …)

January 31, 2019

Keys, Collins, Kenin, Melichar to Play Fed Cup First Round

The USTA and United States Fed Cup Captain Kathy Rinaldi announced that No. 17 Madison Keys, No. 23 Danielle Collins, No. 36 Sofia Kenin and doubles No. 13 Nicole Melichar will represent the U.S. in the 2019 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group First Round vs. Australia February 9-10 in Asheville, N.C. (Full story …)

College MatchDay Returns on Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel's coverage of USTA College MatchDay returns Saturday, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m. ET., with the Florida and Florida State men's teams facing off. The network will have five matchups over the course of the next five weeks, live at the USTA National Campus at Lake Nona, Fla., in the Orlando area. The complex is the only off-campus facility in the country designed entirely for college tennis and features a 12-court stadium. (Full story …)

Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference Brings Industry Together in Orlando

The 2019 Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference, Jan. 23-25, attracted more than 1,000 racquet sports professionals, industry leaders, and representatives of emerging and bellwether brands to the inaugural event last week, in Orlando, Fla. (Full story …)

January 28, 2019

Louis Vuitton Named Official Davis Cup Trophy Partner

This November, Madrid will become the global capital of tennis as it hosts the revamped Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Finals, which for the first time will gather 18 countries in the same city, aiming to win the Davis Cup trophy and be crowned World Champions. Louis Vuitton has been commissioned to design the Trophy Travel Case to display the prestigious Davis Cup trophy over the next four years. (Full story …)

January 23, 2019

WTT Names Sports Media Exec Carlos Silva as New CEO

World TeamTennis (WTT) announced today that it has appointed sports media executive Carlos Silva to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effectively immediately. Silva replaces Chris Renner, who held the position for six months. (Full story …)

January 16, 2019

New Presenters Added to PTR International Tennis Symposium

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced several new presenters have been added to the stellar line up at PTR International Tennis Symposium. The Symposium will be held February 12-15, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Full story …)

January 15, 2019

PTR to Hold Tennis Coaches Summit in Indian Wells

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced the second annual Tennis Coaches Summit will be held at The Lakes Country Club, in Palm Desert, Calif. The event will be held March 7-8, 2019, during the BNP Paribas Open, a tournament to which attendees will have exclusive access. PTR and the Women’s Tennis Coaches Association (WTCA) are co-sponsoring the Tennis Coaches Summit. (Full story …)

January 14, 2019

Pickleball Brand Selkirk Sport to Participate in Rac & Paddle Sports Show

As country clubs and golf resorts across the country continue adding pickleball to their line-up of activities, Selkirk Sport (Booth# 5R-RP9), the leading Pickleball paddle and accessories brand today announced the Company will be participating in the inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference in conjunction with the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show, January 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. (Full story …)

January 10, 2019

Innovative Surface to Feature Multiple Racquet, Paddle Sports

The inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Show Preview, held Jan. 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and co-located with the PGA Merchandise Show, will feature an innovative NEXT-Court surface that will host a variety of racquet and paddle sport demonstrations and events. Attendees at the show will be able to watch professional players on the court, and get out and play themselves with the newest equipment from leading manufacturers. (Full story …)

Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference Includes Padel Court

Attendees of the inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Show Preview, Jan. 23-25 and co-located with the PGA Merchandise Show in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, will be able to watch professional padel demonstrations, participate in on-court padel playing opportunities and learn more about the sport while exploring nearly 50 racquet and paddle sports brands and organizations on the event Show floor. (Full story …)

January 9, 2019

ATP and Dunlop Announce Global Partnership

ATP and Dunlop announced a new, five-year partnership that will see Dunlop become the Official Ball of the ATP Tour and the Nitto ATP Finals beginning this year. (Full story …)

January 2, 2019

Women in Tennis Forum to be Held at PTR Symposium

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that it will hold a Women in Tennis Forum during the PTR International Tennis Symposium - Feb. 12-15, on Hilton Head Island, S.C.. The Forum will be on Thursday, Feb. 14. Sarah Stone will moderate a panel of experts, including former World #1 Gigi Fernandez, Andy Murray’s coach Judy Murray, Tennis Australia’s Emma Doyle and Leizel Huber’s coach Tony Huber. (Full story …)

December 16, 2018

ATP Finals Host City Candidates Announced

The ATP, governing body of men’s professional tennis, has announced the final shortlist of candidates bidding to host the ATP Finals. The cities of Manchester, England; Singapore; Tokyo; and Turin, Italy, have been selected by the ATP to progress and will now be assessed alongside London in the final phase of the bidding process to host the ATP Tour’s crown jewel event from 2021 to 2025. (Full story …)

December 12, 2018

Three Finalists Chosen to Present At Fourth ‘Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge’

Three finalists have been chosen to present at the fourth Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, during the Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference in Orlando, Fla. AccuTennis, PlayTennisConnect and SPARC-Virtual Tennis 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 …)

November 28, 2018

PBI Announces 2019 Adult World Tennis Camp Sites

Tennis management company Peter Burwash International (PBI) has announced the locations and schedule of its 2019 World Tennis Camp Series. The four- to five-day intensive camps are featured at some of the most beautiful and highly rated tennis destinations in the world. (Full story …)

November 15, 2018

ATP Unveils 'ATP Cup' Team Event for 2020 Season

The ATP and Tennis Australia today officially unveiled the ATP Cup - a new team competition to kickstart the men’s tennis season from 2020. The tournament, which was announced during the Nitto ATP Finals in London, will be played across three Australian cities over ten days in the lead up to the Australian Open and will feature teams from 24 countries. (Full story …)

PTR International Tennis Symposium Set for Feb. 12-15

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will host its premier coach education event - the PTR International Tennis Symposium - February 12-15, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Full story …)

November 8, 2018

Tennis Channel to Launch New Series 'The Ten'

Tennis Channel will debut the original series The Tenon Sunday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. ET. The countdown show highlights a different debate-spurring list each week, and begins with The Ten: Men, an episode dedicated to ranking the 10 best men's tennis players of all time. The first season of The Ten will feature eight hour-long episodes with a new countdown for viewers to discuss and debate each week. (Full story …)

ITF Launches ITF World Tennis Tour

The ITF today announced the launch of the ITF World Tennis Tour in 2019 that will serve as a player pathway between the junior game and elite levels of professional tennis. (Full story …)

November 1, 2018

USTA Names Fed Cup Team to Face Czech Republic

The USTA and United States Fed Cup Captain Kathy Rinaldi announced that world No. 35 Danielle Collins, No. 48 Sofia Kenin, No. 63 Alison Riske and doubles No. 15 Nicole Melichar will represent the U.S. in the 2018 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Final vs. the Czech Republic November 10-11 in Prague. (Full story …)

October 30, 2018

U.S. Fed Cup Team to Return to Asheville in February

The USTA announced that the U.S. Fed Cup Team will return to Asheville, N.C., for the second consecutive year, as the U.S. Cellular Center has been selected to host the United States’ Fed Cup by BNP Paribas 2019 First Round tie vs. Australia Feb. 9-10. (Full story …)

October 19, 2018

Dunlop Secures Multi-Year Next Gen ATP Finals Partnership

Dunlop will be a Gold Partner of the Next Gen ATP Finals, commencing immediately. The multi-year partnership will see Dunlop provide the official ball for the tournament, as well as receiving a number of promotional rights for the innovative event. (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 …)

PPR Sets Pickleball Conferences in California, South Carolina

The inaugural Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Conferences are set for California on Nov. 12 and South Carolina Feb. 15-16. (Full story …)

October 11, 2018

ITA Women's Chps. to Join Men's Event in Tulsa

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association, University of Tulsa and Tulsa Sports Commission announced that beginning in 2019, the ITA Women's All-American Championships will join the ITA Men's All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with tournament matches taking place at multiple sites, including the Michael D. Case Tennis Center and the new Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park, recent winner of the USTA's 2018 National Facility of the Year. (Full story …)

Aussie Open Lands Major Chinese Liquor Sponsorship

The Australian Open has landed a significant partnership deal with leading Chinese Baijiu (liquor) brand Luzhou Laojiao in the largest Chinese sponsorship deal in the history of the tournament. (Full story …)

ITA, California Sports Surfaces Extend Agreement

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association and California Sports Surfaces are excited to announce an extension of their alliance, whereby California Sports Surfaces will be recognized as the Official Court Surfacing Provider of the ITA. (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 27, 2018

U.S. Davis Cup Captain Jim Courier Steps Down After 8 Years

The USTA announced that Jim Courier is stepping down as Captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team after eight years in the position. Courier informed the USTA of his decision following the U.S. vs. Croatia Davis Cup Semifinal that took place in Croatia. (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 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 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 …)

September 7, 2018

Tennis Industry Hears Challenges, Opportunities At TIA Tennis Forum

More than 350 tennis leaders, industry executives and tennis providers came together on the first day of play at the US Open for the 11th annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum, held at the Grand Hyatt New York. The Tennis Forum included the latest news and research about the state of the tennis and sports industries, including the current challenges, potential opportunities, and collaborative ways to move the sport and industry forward. (Full story …)

September 5, 2018

Indian Wells Tennis Garden to Host USA Pickleball Championships

The 2018 USA Pickleball National Championships - expected to draw approximately 2,500 players of all ages and skill levels - will be held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden from November 3-11, 2018, in partnership with sports and entertainment management company Desert Champions and the United States Pickleball Association (USAPA). Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand synonymous with fun and escapism, has been announced as the title sponsor of the event, which is the premier sanctioned tournament of the USAPA. (Full story …)

August 30, 2018

Dunlop Becomes Official Ball Partner of Australian Open

Dunlop will be the official ball partner of the Australian Open in January 2019. The multi-year partnership will see Dunlop provide the official ball for the Australian Open and granted the rights to sell Australian Open branded tennis balls globally. (Full story …)

August 23, 2018

Geneva, Switzerland, to Host Laver Cup in 2019

The beautiful lakeside city of Geneva will host the newest event in world tennis, the Laver Cup from September 20-22 2019. “It’s an honor to be able to bring this very special event, the Laver Cup, to Geneva, one of... (Full story …)

Special Sessions in NYC to Focus on Commerce, Retail

The Tennis Industry Association will present special sessions on commerce and retailing in conjunction with the 11th annual Tennis Forum, held in New York City next week. The sessions will be on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Grand Hyatt New York, starting at 9 a.m. (Full story …)

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 20, 2018

Tennis Channel Adds Qualifiers in 10th Year of US Open Coverage

Tennis Channel is starting a week early for its 10th year of US Open coverage, adding all five broadcast courts during the US Open Qualifying Tournament August 21-24. The daylong match blocks are expected to add 38 hours of live tennis before the main draw gets underway Monday, Aug. 27, as hopefuls attempt to fight their way into the world's largest tennis event. (Full story …)

2018 US Open to Feature Broadcast Coverage on All Courts

The USTA today announced that for the first time, broadcast coverage will be featured from all tournament courts - up to sixteen. All men’s and women’s singles and doubles matches, as well as mixed doubles matches, during the 2018 US Open are scheduled to be produced from Monday, August 27, through Sunday, September 9. In addition, coverage of a variety of the activities and activations during US Open Fan Week will be offered, including the US Open Qualifying Tournament, from Tuesday, August 21, through Friday, August 24. (Full story …)

13 Young Singers to Perform at 2018 US Open

The USTA today announced the names of 13 vocalists, ages 14 and under, who will perform patriotic-themed songs during the night sessions of the 2018 US Open and at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. The lineup for this year’s US Open will feature a new slate of talent from throughout the New York tristate area, as well as from Florida, Illinois and Michigan to name a few. (Full story …)

August 18, 2018

Historic Davis Cup Reforms Approved at ITF Annual Meeting

The ITF Annual General Meeting today Aug. 16 in favor of the ITF and Kosmos’ transformational reforms to Davis Cup by BNP Paribas, which will secure the long-term status of the competition. (Full story …)

August 15, 2018

Tennis Industry to Come Together For Meetings in NYC Aug. 27-28

In conjunction with the 11th annual Tennis Forum in New York, the Tennis Industry Association will present a special session on “The Future Commerce Initiative” by renowned industry expert and thought leader Dan O’Connor. The session, which will deal with how tennis businesses can navigate the complexity of retail in today’s world, will be at the Grand Hyatt New York on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. (Full story …)

August 7, 2018

Vic Braden, Jim Fromuth to Join TI Hall of Fame Aug. 27

Tennis players, and the tennis industry, can thank both the late Vic Braden and Jim Fromuth for helping to improve their games and grow this sport. Braden, whose tennis academies, books and videos brought tennis to the masses, and Fromuth, the founder of a tennis equipment distribution company, both have had a hand in millions of players enjoying the game over the last four decades. Both men will be inducted into the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame on Aug. 27. (Full story …)

August 5, 2018

Springfield Lasers Win First World TeamTennis Title

It took 23 seasons but the Springfield Lasers are finally the World TeamTennis champions. Springfield overpowered the top-seeded Philadelphia Freedoms, 19-18, at Sunday's World TeamTennis Finals presented by GEICO on the campus of Drexel University in Philadelphia. (Full story …)

July 23, 2018

Rolex Replaces Citizen as Official Timekeeper of US Open

The USTA announced that Rolex has become an official sponsor of the US Open and will serve as the tournament’s Official Timekeeper and Official Timepiece. The new multi-year agreement begins immediately with preparations for the 2018 US Open. Rolex replaces Citizen, which was the official timekeeper of the Open for the last 25 years. (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 18, 2018

2nd Annual N.Y. Open POP Tennis Tournament Returns to the NTC

The POP Tennis New York Open Tournament, hosted by USPTA Eastern & International POP Tennis Association and sponsored by Babolat, USPTA Eastern and New York Open-ATP World Tour, is taking place from July 21 to 22, at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the home of the US Open Tennis Championships. The tournament director is Whitney Kraft, the Director of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Full story …)

July 16, 2018

Chris Renner Named CEO of World TeamTennis

World TeamTennis, the professional team tennis league co-founded by Billie Jean King, announced the selection of Chris Renner as the Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The announcement was made by WTT co-owners King, Fred Luddy, and Mark Ein. (Full story …)

July 12, 2018

USTA, ATP, WTA Implement Rules Innovations at Summer Events

The USTA, ATP and WTA announced that a series of in-game innovations will be implemented at a number of events taking place within the United States and Canada throughout the summer, including at the 2018 US Open. These rule changes were a result of collaboration and consultation between all three organizations, and are aimed at increasing pace of play and ensuring a consistent set of enforcement standards. (Full story …)

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 …)

July 10, 2018

Laver Cup Organizers To Hold Event Annually

Laver Cup organizers, responding to strong market demand, announced plans to stage the event in 2020, and every year going forward. The newest team event on the international tennis calendar, which pits six of the top male tennis players from Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the world, garnered global attention and high praise from many parts of the tennis world in its debut on a stylish black court before sell-out crowds in Prague last year. (Full story …)

July 6, 2018

World TeamTennis to Use Hawk-Eye Line-Calling for 2018 Season

Officiating will take on a new look during the 2018 season of World TeamTennis presented by GEICO this July as WTT will use the electronic line-calling system Hawk-Eye Live for all matches in team markets. (Full story …)

June 29, 2018

Prince Debuts Limited-Edition Whiteout Racquet

Prince has launched a limited-edition Whiteout Collection, including an all-white racquet and coordinating bag. The Whiteout Collection debuts just as the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world gets underway this summer. (Full story …)

June 27, 2018

Inaugural PTR Hispanic Coaches Conference Set for July 24

On July 24, Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will host its inaugural Hispanic Coaches Conference, presented with USTA Southern during the BB&T Atlanta Open. The conference is open to all coaches; the event’s goal is to effect change to increase participation of the Hispanic population in coaching tennis. The conference will be presented in English with Spanish translators on site. (Full story …)

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 …)

11th Annual TIA Tennis Forum Aug. 27 in New York

The annual Tennis Industry Association Tennis Forum will be on Monday, Aug. 27, at the Grand Hyatt New York in Manhattan from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The 11th annual Forum will include the latest news and research about the state of the tennis industry, business insights, updates on grow-the-game initiatives including the USTA’s Net Generation, and recognition of the 2018 Tennis Industry Hall of Fame inductees. (Full story …)

Play Tennis Month Helps Rally the Industry

More than 2,300 tennis events in 32 states were registered as part of official Play Tennis Month activities during the month of May. All the events were searchable on PlayTennis.com so current, new and returning tennis players could easily find local places and times to play. (Full story …)

Register Now for 2018 Tennis Teachers Conference in NYC

Register for the 44th Tennis Teachers Conference, which will be Aug. 24-27 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. More than 1,000 tennis professionals and industry leaders are expected to attend the event, which his presented by the USTA and USPTA, and also will serve as the USPTA’s World Conference. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel's 'Strokes of Genius' Debuts July 1

Tennis Channel's first full-length feature film will debut on the network Sunday, July 1, at 8 p.m. ET, on the eve of its two-week Wimbledon coverage. The documentary, Strokes of Genius, fittingly looks at the ongoing rivalry of icons Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal through the prism of their epic 2008 championship at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, thought by many to be the greatest match of all time. (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 …)

US Open Ballpersons Will No Longer 'Throw' Balls

The USTA today announced that beginning with the 2018 US Open, ballpersons will roll the ball from point-to-point, rather than throw between positions. Rolling between positions has traditionally been utilized at the other Grand Slam events. (Full story …)

May 31, 2018

Croatia to Host Davis Cup Semi vs. U.S. Sept. 14-16

Croatia will host the United States at Znjan Beach in Split, Croatia, on a temporary outdoor clay court in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Semifinal, Sept. 14-16. Znjan Beach is one of the most popular beach locations in the Dalmatia region of Split, Croatia’s second-largest city. A 6,000-seat temporary stadium will be built for the tie. (Full story …)

May 22, 2018

ATA to Host 101st National Chps. at USTA National Campus

The USTA announced that it will partner with the American Tennis Association (ATA) to host the 101st ATA National Championships at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., July 28-Aug 4. The annual week-long event will host more than 2,500 participants and visitors. (Full story …)

May 11, 2018

Conference Videos Focus on Innovation, Growth, Leadership in the Tennis Industry

The fifth annual Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference in Charleston, S.C., brought together dozens of top speakers and experts to focus on innovation, growth, business leadership and development in the tennis and racquet sports industry. This year, many of the presentations throughout the three-day event were videotaped and are available to TOM Conference attendees and others to review. Go to [https://vimeo.com/tennisindustry](https://vimeo.com/tennisindustry). (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

'Million Calorie Burn' Leads Off Play Tennis Month, PHIT America Month

They came, they played tennis, and they burned lots of calories. That’s one way to summarize what took place last Friday (April 20) at the Million Calorie Burn, the official kick-off event of PHIT America Month, which starts on May 1. May will also be Play Tennis Month. (Full story …)

Inaugural Tennis Innovation Challenge Winner Tennibot Makes Big Moves

Tennibot, the world’s first robotic tennis ball collector, is seeing major success after winning the inaugural Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge last year. Tennibot ([tennibot.com](http://www.tennibot.com)) is a robot that can autonomously detect tennis balls on the court and collect them for players and coaches, using object detection and advanced algorithms. The app lets players customize where on the court Tennibot will clear tennis balls during practice. (Full story …)

April 23, 2018

ITA, Wilson Extend Partnership

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association and Wilson Racquet Sports announce a continuation of their decades-long alliance, with Wilson serving as the Official Ball, Racquet and Accessory Brand of the ITA. (Full story …)

April 16, 2018

USTA to Rename Junior National Championships In Honor of BJK

The USTA announced that it will rename the USTA Girls’ 18s and 16s National Championships presented by adidas and the USTA Intersectional Team Championships, for boys’ and girls’ in the 16s and 14s age groups, in honor of tennis icon Billie Jean King. (Full story …)

April 12, 2018

USTA to Host Second All-American College Combine Scouting Event

The USTA announced it will host the second annual USTA All-American College Combine for American juniors June 18-21 at the USTA National Campus at Lake Nona in Orlando, with an expanded, level-based singles tournament and reduced-cost registration. (Full story …)

April 4, 2018

One-On-One Doubles Shootout and Concert in Fla.

The Serve-and-Volley game of Tennis, One-On-One Doubles, is bringing its professional Tennis Tournament, combined with a rockin' blues concert afterparty, to be held at the Country Club of Winter Haven on Saturday, April 28 from 2pm to 6:30pm. (Full story …)

March 26, 2018

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 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 13, 2018

World TeamTennis Holds Draft for 43rd Season

Today's World TeamTennis Draft was highlighted by the selection of US Open finalist and world No. 9 Kevin Anderson as a Franchise player by the Philadelphia Freedoms, and the Washington Kastles pick of Tennys Sandgren as the overall first selection in the annual Draft. (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 26, 2018

France Picks Site for Fed Cup Semi vs. U.S.

France will host the United States at the Aréna du Pays d’Aix in Aix-en-Provence, France, on an indoor clay court in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Semifinal, April 21-22. (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 …)

February 2, 2018

College MatchDay Events to Air Live on Tennis Channel

The USTA and Tennis Channel announced that all six College MatchDay events held this year at the USTA National Campus will be carried live on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Everywhere -- the first series of live college tennis programming Tennis Channel has ever aired. (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 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 …)

'Play Tennis Month' to Rally the Tennis Industry

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 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 …)

Citi Named Title Sponsor of Taste of Tennis

AYS Sports Marketing announced that Citi will serve as the title sponsor of the Taste of Tennis event series through 2019. Citi Taste of Tennis features cuisine prepared by top chefs and some of the world's best tennis players in Indian Wells, Miami, and New York City. Additionally, Citi Taste of Tennis will mark its first year in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., in late July to kick-off the Citi Open. (Full story …)

January 18, 2018

WTA Finals Awarded to Shenzhen, China

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced its selection of the city of Shenzhen, China to host the WTA Finals, the most prestigious event on the WTA calendar, from 2019 through 2028. Gemdale Corporation, one of China's largest and leading real estate developers, submitted the winning bid. The company's bid includes building a state-of-the-art venue in the city's downtown area, with seating for 12,000 people, and record prize money of $14 million for the Top 8 singles players and Top 8 doubles teams, double the previous purse. (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

PBI Announces 2018 Adult World Tennis Camp Series

Magnolia, Texas - Peter Burwash International (PBI), the world’s leading tennis management company, has announced the locations and schedule of their 2018 World Tennis Camp Series. The 4-5 day intensive camps are featured at some of the most beautiful and highly rated tennis destinations in the world. (Full story …)

49-Year-Old Ashaway Player Reaches Badminton World Chps.

An improbable story, a quest, a dream come true: however you want to style it, Yuko Kawasaki's journey to this year's World Badminton Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, makes for an epic tale of grit, determination, and not a little talent. As an amateur and, at 49, the oldest female competitor, Yuko and her partner Tuck Chan didn't win, but she did compete, ending a yearlong, ten country, ten tournament quest and fulfilling a lifelong dream. And she credits her Ashaway ZyMax® 66 Fire Badminton string with helping her along the way. (Full story …)

World No. 1 Halep Headlines Tennis With The Stars 2018

World No. 1 Simona Halep will headline Cliff Drysdale Management's 4th annual Tennis With The Stars on March 6, 2018. Hosted at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, the charity event will once again benefit ACEing Autism, a national non-profit that connects children on the autistic spectrum to tennis. (Full story …)

November 22, 2017

Bollettieri, Judy Murray to Speak at PTR Symposium

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce that acclaimed coaches Nick Bollettieri and Judy Murray are headline speakers at the PTR International Tennis Symposium that will be held February 13-16, 2018, on Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Full story …)

Nitto ATP Finals Achieve Record-Breaking Attendance

The 2017 Nitto ATP Finals brought a spectacular close to a memorable 2017 season that saw more fans come out and watch the world’s best tennis players on the ATP World Tour than ever before. More than 4.5 million fans attended ATP World Tour events in 2017, an all-time record. (Full story …)

November 20, 2017

College MatchDay to Showcase Top College Tennis Programs

The USTA announced the 2018 College MatchDay schedule, which will showcase a number of the country’s top college tennis programs at the USTA National Campus at Lake Nona in Orlando, with eight team matches on six dates, including several rivalry matchups and two combined men’s and women’s events. (Full story …)

North Carolina to Host Fed Cup First Round

The USTA announced that the U.S. Cellular Arena in Asheville, N.C., has been selected as the site for the 2018 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group First Round between the United States and the Netherlands, Feb. 10-11. Fed Cup is the world’s largest annual international team competition in women’s sport, with approximately 100 nations taking part each year. (Full story …)

November 13, 2017

U.S. Wins First Fed Cup Title Since 2000

The United States Fed Cup Team won its first Fed Cup title since 2000 and 18th title overall, defeating Belarus, 3-2, in an exciting fifth-and-decisive doubles rubber on Sunday in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Final in Minsk. (Full story …)

November 7, 2017

Tecnifibre X-One Ball Chosen As Official Ball of Davis Cup Finals

In Davis Cup competitions, the home team has the right to choose the ball and the playing surface. This is what makes the competition different and unique from others. For the upcoming finals to be played at Lille Nov. 24-28, the players on the French National team have made their ball choice: they will play with the Tecnifibre X-One tennis ball. (Full story …)

November 1, 2017

Top Speakers to Present at 5th Annual TOM Conference

Top experts and consultants both inside and outside of the tennis industry are signing up to share their expertise and knowledge at the fifth annual [TOM Conference](http://www.TheTOMConference.com), which will be April 8-11 at Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, S.C. Presented by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA), the TOM Conference targets tennis owners, managers and industry decision-makers with a focus on innovation, growth and business leadership. (Full story …)

Stephens, Vandeweghe Lead U.S. Fed Cup Team for Final

The USTA and United States Fed Cup Captain Kathy Rinaldi today announced that 2017 US Open Champion and world No. 13 Sloane Stephens, 2017 US Open and Australian Open semifinalist and world No. 12 CoCo Vandeweghe, No. 59 Shelby Rogers and No. 70 Alison Riske will represent the U.S. in the 2017 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Final against Belarus. (Full story …)

October 26, 2017

Martina Hingis Announces Retirement from Pro Tennis

25-time Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the conclusion of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Hingis, who held the world No. 1 ranking for 209 non-consecutive weeks in singles, made her WTA Tour debut 23 years ago. The Swiss star won nine doubles titles, including the coveted US Open title, in 2017 and is also one of only six players to hold the WTA World No.1 ranking in singles and doubles at the same time. (Full story …)

September 26, 2017

New York Open chooses Dunlop

Dunlop Now Sponsors Events in Rome, Madrid, Monte Carlo, Shanghai, and New York (Full story …)

September 24, 2017

Europe wins inaugural Laver Cup

Dramatic to the end, the inaugural Laver Cup came down to the last — and arguably best — of the competition’s dozen matches as Roger Federer fought back to beat Nick Kyrgios 4-6 7-6(6) [11-9] and secure the first... (Full story …)

Chicago to host the Laver Cup in 2018

The city of Chicago will host the second edition of the Laver Cup next year, at the world famous United Center. The inaugural event in Prague this weekend has thrilled tennis fans around the world and Team Europe has... (Full story …)

September 21, 2017

Amazon Prime to cover Next Gen ATP Finals

ATP and ATP Media today announced that Amazon Prime Video is now an official streaming partner of the ATP World Tour. The new deal covers the worldwide distribution of the Next Gen ATP Finals through Amazon Prime Video. Starting in... (Full story …)

September 19, 2017

Laver Cup live this weekend

Tennis Channel to Offer More Than 20 Live Hours Over Three-Day Europe vs. World Event. Laver Cup will Feature World’s Top Players Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Along with Stars Juan Martin del Potro, Nick Kyrgios and Americans John Isner and Sam Querrey (Full story …)

September 18, 2017

PTR Wheelchair Championships set record

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) welcomes players from 10 countries - an event record - to the PTR Wheelchair Tennis Championships. This year for the first time, Israel and Taiwan Federations will be represented, and Brazil... (Full story …)

September 14, 2017

Davis Cup semifinals this weekend

Nick Kyrgios Leads Australia Against Host Belgium and David Goffin; Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and France Welcome Serbia. Tennis Channel Plus to Cover Semifinals Live Friday through Sunday (Full story …)

September 13, 2017

‘Get America Moving’ month

SILVER SPRING, MD - To help get more Americans physically active, PHIT America is launching PHIT America Month. This national event will promote and encourage millions of Americans to Get Moving in May 2018, while growing sports and fitness participation.... (Full story …)

September 12, 2017

2017 US Open fast facts

Flushing, N.Y. - The following will recap some of the highlights of the 2017 US Open: American Players Four American women reached the singles semifinals at the US Open for the first time since 1981. First-time US Open champion Sloane... (Full story …)

September 5, 2017

US Open celebrates Green Initiative

Flushing N.Y. - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Green Initiative program at the 2017 US Open. Since its inception in 2008, the US Open Green Initiative has expanded each year to continuously make... (Full story …)

August 23, 2017

Dean & DeLuca becomes official US Open sponsor

The “Official Fine Food Purveyor of the US Open” Marks Sponsorship with Launch of Dean & DeLuca Performance Bio Nutrition Bar at 2017 US Open (Full story …)

August 22, 2017

Mount Sinai at US Open for 5th year

NEW YORK, NY - For the fifth consecutive year, Mount Sinai will serve as the official medical services provider for the 2017 US Open Tennis Championships. Mount Sinai orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and musculoskeletal radiologists will deploy the latest... (Full story …)

August 14, 2017

US Open reveals junior wild cards

Patrick Kypson, Ashley Kratzer win USTA Boys’ and Girls’ 18s titles. Angelica Blake, Brandon Nakashima Capture Girls’ and Boys’ 16s Singles Titles, Receive Wild Cards into US Open Junior Championships (Full story …)

August 11, 2017

Cambria re-designs Rogers Cup trophy

New iconic trophy to pay homage to Canada’s 150th anniversary (Full story …)

August 10, 2017

US Open announces innovations

Changes made to enhance fan experience, increase speed of play, and create consistent standards for competitors. Moves continue history of tennis innovation at US Open (Full story …)

August 6, 2017

Breakers defeat Aviators in championships

Teymuraz Gabashvili named Finals MVP (Full story …)

August 2, 2017

Greco and Doerner dominate POP tournament

FLUSHING, NY - The New York Open POP Tennis Tournament, hosted by International POP Tennis Association and sponsored by Adidas and TuffTec Lockers, took place from July 29 - 30, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the... (Full story …)

July 28, 2017

Tiebreakers scientifically proven fair

BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Serving first does not impact winning in tennis tiebreaks that follow the ABBA sequence. In fact, the sequence should be considered in other sequential contests, such as soccer penalty shootouts or even presidential debates, according to lead... (Full story …)

July 20, 2017

US Open Series launches next week

Series’ 14th Season Features Daily Coverage across ESPN Networks and Tennis Channel. Tournaments to Showcase Record Number of Community Events to Highlight Net Generation - the USTA’s New Youth Tennis Brand (Full story …)

Upcoming PTR conferences

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced its Tennis Technology Conference & Expo will finally be held November 13-14, 2017. The dates had to be moved due to the impact of Hurricane Matthew on Hilton Head Island.... (Full story …)

July 18, 2017

US Open compensation tops $50 million

US Open remains the richest purse in tennis. Each Singles Champion to Receive $3.7 Million Payout. US Open Qualifying Jumps Nearly $1 Million with $2.9 Million Now on the Line (Full story …)

Tecnifibre congratulates Fokina

The No. 8 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (Spain) won the finals of the Wimbledon Juniors (an ITF Grade A event) by beating Axel Geller (Argentina) in 2 sets: 7-6 (2), 6-3 in 1 hour 27 minutes. The last time a... (Full story …)

July 17, 2017

Tennis Channel to televise 2017 WTT

Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Other Stars Set to Play as Network Covers all 11 Matches of League’s 42nd Season, Including August Championship (Full story …)

July 14, 2017

Special deals for Mexican Open

Los Cabos, Mexico - The Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda del Mar announced its special packages for the second annual Los Cabos Mexican Open tennis tournament, held July 31 through August 5th at Cabo del Mar inside the Del Mar... (Full story …)

June 26, 2017

Future of Tennis & Tech Event scheduled for NYC

Unique ‘Tennis Innovation Challenge’ competition, sports tech demos, and tennis industry events to start Aug. 28, first day of US Open play. (Full story …)

June 22, 2017

Minsk to host Fed Cup final

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Belarus will host the United States on an indoor hard court at Chizkovka Arena in Minsk, Belarus, in the 2017 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Final, Nov. 11-12. Chizhovka Arena hosted Belarus’ two other... (Full story …)

June 15, 2017

El Shorbagy wins finals in Dubai

Mohamed El Shorbagy won the prestigious World Series Finals tournament in Dubai for the first time in his career. During the same weekend, Nour El Sherbini made her way to the finals. The current word number 3 captured his 25th... (Full story …)

May 16, 2017

Collegiate Championships coming to IWTG

Indian Wells, CA — Oracle Corp., in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, today announced it is strengthening its ongoing commitment to collegiate tennis with the creation of the Oracle ITA National Fall Championships at Indian Wells. “Oracle is committed... (Full story …)

May 7, 2017

New USPTA award jewelry to debut

Minnesota jeweler and tennis instructor, Brian Walters, has designed two jewelry pieces for the USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) that will make their debut at the 2017 USPTA National Clay Court Championships, May 18-21, at the Sanchez-Casal Tennis Academy... (Full story …)

April 18, 2017

New venue for NCAA championships

The Home of American Tennis to host nation’s top collegiate programs and players (Full story …)

April 17, 2017

U-M captures national championship

The University of Michigan Wolverines overcome a 19-18 deficit to beat the University of California, Irvine, 24-20, at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. (Full story …)

April 10, 2017

Nation’s best head for Orlando

2017 USTA Tennis On Campus National Championship, April 13-15. Field of 64 intramural and club tennis teams compete for national title (Full story …)

March 24, 2017

Easter Bowl coming to Indian Wells

Since 1968, annual junior tennis tournament has featured the nation’s top boys and girls 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s players (Full story …)

March 22, 2017

Tickets available for Fed Cup semifinal

Single-day and two-day ticket packages go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 31; USTA member presale is March 28-30. Matches to be played at Saddlebrook Resort, April 22-23 (Full story …)

March 7, 2017

Saddleback Resort to host Fed Cup

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., - The USTA today announced that the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa Bay has been selected as the site for the 2017 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Semifinal between the United States and the Czech Republic,... (Full story …)

February 24, 2017

Blatchford seals win in Windy City Open

American number two Olivia Blatchford, the 24-year-old from Wilton, Connecticut, sealed the biggest win of her career today (Feb 24) beating India’s World No.14 Joshua Chinappa in the first round of the $150,000 2017 Windy City Open. It marked the... (Full story …)

February 23, 2017

ElShorbagy wins Windy City Open

Defending champion Mohamed ElShorbagy began his 2017 Windy City Open presented by Guggenheim Partners and EquiTrust Life Insurance Company campaign with a winning start, coming through an epic 94 minute battle with New Zealand’s Paul Coll in one of the... (Full story …)

February 22, 2017

Tecnifibre at the Delray Beach Open

This week, Tecnifibre is the Official Stringer at the Delray Beach Open. We are very excited about this partnership because Delray Beach is a great atmosphere with a strong draw, especially for a 250 tournament. Our team of three stringers... (Full story …)

Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp set

Fund-Raising Effort Underway to Assist Wounded Warrior Camp Participants (Full story …)

February 7, 2017

PowerShares Series 2017 schedule

LOS ANGELES - PowerShares Series Tennis, the circuit for champion tennis players over the age of 30, announced its full 2017 circuit of events starting March 30 in Toronto, Canada. The 2017 PowerShares Series will also again partner alongside ATP... (Full story …)

January 19, 2017

The Bay Club to honor Patel

Twenty-Two World-Ranked Tennis Players Selected into the Main Draw of ATP Challenger Tournament (Full story …)

December 14, 2016

Presenters named for PTR Symposium

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce that internationally acclaimed tennis coaches Dave Miley and Frank van Fraayenhoven will be presenters at the PTR International Tennis Symposium. The Symposium will be held on Hilton... (Full story …)

December 7, 2016

Grand Harbor to host charity tourney

VERO BEACH, Fla., — The Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club will return as the host venue for the 2017 Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships, the $15,000 “Futures” tennis tournament — one of the longest-running and best attended events... (Full story …)

November 30, 2016

Smashers take win in NBL thriller

Surrey Smashers returned to winning ways on match-night 3 of the 2016/17 AJ Bell National Badminton League season with a fine 3-2 win over University of Nottingham Sport. Badminton fans were treated to a night of world-class action at Surrey... (Full story …)

November 22, 2016

Langridge to feature at Sports Park

Surrey Smashers Badminton captain Chris Langridge is set to feature for his side in their AJ Bell National Badminton League match against University of Nottingham Sport on Monday evening (28th November, 7.30 p.m.). Leatherhead-born Langridge, who has played for Smashers... (Full story …)

November 20, 2016

Murray ends 2016 as No. 1

London/Great Britain — Andy Murray won a battle of HEAD tennis heroes as he held off rival Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 to win the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals and take the season-ending no. 1 ranking for HEAD. The Scot,... (Full story …)

November 17, 2016

Davis Cup returns to Birmingham

Matches to be played at the Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Tickets to go on sale Friday, Dec. 9, for best-of-five match series (Full story …)

November 14, 2016

MAC social to benefit Tenacity

MANCHESTER, MA — Manchester Athletic Club’s MAC Tennis program is joining forces with Hall of Fame tennis coach, Nick Bollettieri, to host an adult tennis social this Saturday evening, November 19, at 6:30pm to benefit Tenacity. Tenacity provides inner city... (Full story …)

October 26, 2016

BNP Paribas Showdown at MSG

CELEBRATION OF TENNIS TO HIGHLIGHT 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BNP PARIBAS SHOWDOWN AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017. STAR-STUDDED EVENT TO FEATURE JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO, KEI NISHIKORI, VENUS WILLIAMS, GARBIÑE MUGURUZA, NICK KYRGIOS AND JACK SOCK. TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 (Full story …)

October 12, 2016

New date for Match for Africa 3

On April 10, 2017, Roger Federer and Andy Murray will face off against each other in the Zurich Hallenstadion to raise money for the Roger Federer Foundation (Full story …)

October 5, 2016

Sharapova returns to action October 10

New York, N.Y. — Maria Sharapova returns to the court for the first time in nearly nine months when she makes her World TeamTennis Smash Hits debut on Monday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. Pacific at Caesars Palace in Las... (Full story …)

September 9, 2016

USTA partners in Laver Cup

Joins with Tennis Australia, TEAM8, and Jorge Paulo Lemann. 2018 Laver Cup to be held in United States. (Full story …)

August 29, 2016

Mount Sinai to serve the 2016 US Open

NEW YORK - Mount Sinai Health System orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and radiologists will use the latest technology to care for athletes at this year’s US Open. This is the fourth year in a row that Mount Sinai is... (Full story …)

August 18, 2016

Collins, Shane headline Invitational

Top American Collegians to Once Again Compete for Wild Card Entries into 2017 US Open (Full story …)

Free tennis clinic in Central Park

COME & PLAY TENNIS! JOIN LACOSTE AMBASSADOR / TENNIS CHAMPION MURPHY JENSEN & FRIENDS FOR A FREE CLINIC IN CENTRAL PARK! (Full story …)

August 2, 2016

USTA unveils new retractable roof

State-of-the-art roof will ensure uninterrupted play on us open’s main court (Full story …)

July 26, 2016

Gold rush at World Championships

Cali, Colombia - HEAD Penn’s top players continued their dominance on the international racquetball stage by winning a trio of gold medals at the 2016 International Racquetball Federation’s (IRF) World Championships in Cali, Colombia. Rocky Carson (Ladera Ranch, California) captured... (Full story …)

July 19, 2016

Tecnifibre the official Citi Open stringer

Washington D.C. - Tecnifibre engages with the ATP World Tour in the United States for the first time, taking over as the Official Stringer of the ATP 500/WTA International Tier Citi Open Tournament in Washington, D.C. A top team of... (Full story …)

Tecnifibre: Official stringer of the Citi Open

Washington D.C. - Tecnifibre engages with the ATP World Tour in the United States for the first time, taking over as the Official Stringer of the ATP 500/WTA International Tier Citi Open Tournament in Washington, D.C. A top team of... (Full story …)

July 13, 2016

WTT Smash Hits returns to Caesars Palace

Mcenroe, Roddick, Navratilova and Davenport in lineup. Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King bring their annual charity event back to Las Vegas for second time on October 10 (Full story …)

July 12, 2016

US Open purse surpasses $46 million

The richest purse in the history of the sport. Singles Competition Round-by-Round Increases Average 10 Percent; Doubles Prize Money Increased by 10.5 Percent. Each Singles Champion to Receive $3.5 Million Payout (Full story …)

July 11, 2016

Murray makes history in London

London, England - Andy Murray made more history as the HEAD player won his second home title on the grass in London, beating the Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2). The Racquet Hero who recommends the HEAD Graphene XT Radical... (Full story …)

July 5, 2016

USA to face Croatia at home

Matches to be held at the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center in Portland, Ore., July 15-17. Tommy Paul and Jared Hiltzik Named U.S. Davis Cup Team Practice Partners (Full story …)

July 1, 2016

Tickets on sale july 6 for Mylan WTT finals

Championship Match in Forest Hills also includes VIP fan experiences (Full story …)

June 30, 2016

Match for Africa 3

The Roger Federer Foundation is pleased to announce “The Match for Africa 3” to be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Roger, who has won 17 Grand Slam titles, will swing his racket for the 3rd time to benefit his... (Full story …)

June 27, 2016

USTA names paralympic wheelchair team

U.S. Quad Doubles Team David Wagner and Nick Taylor to Compete for Their Fourth Gold Medals in Rio, Sept. 9-16 (Full story …)

Adcock and Langridge selected for Rio

Surrey Smashers stars Gabby Adcock and Chris Langridge will form part of an 8-strong Team GB Badminton team at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. 25-year-old Adcock, who will partner with husband Chris in the mixed doubles, features in her first... (Full story …)

June 5, 2016

Djokovic completes career grand slam

Paris/France — What a final. What a champion! HEAD Racquet Hero Novak Djokovic has further solidified his spot among the all-time elite of tennis after completing his Career Grand Slam through a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 defeat of fellow HEAD... (Full story …)

June 1, 2016

Portland Davis Cup tickets available Friday

Single-day tickets go on sale on Friday, June 24. The U.S. to face Croatia at the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center in Beaverton, Ore., July 15-17 (Full story …)

All HEAD Penn final at Nationals

Denver, Colorado - The Men’s Championship Final at the 2016 USA Racquetball National Singles Championships was an ALL HEAD Penn affair. Rocky Carson (Ladera Ranch, CA) and Jose Diaz (Stockton, CA) cruised through their halves of the draw to meet... (Full story …)

May 27, 2016

Pros competing in HoF Championships

NEWPORT, R.I. - When the ATP World Tour comes to Newport, R.I. in July for the first stop of the summer season in the United States, the player field will feature a Grand Slam tournament finalist, several players ranked among... (Full story …)

May 25, 2016

Babolat continues Roland Garros partnership

Today, Babolat officially announces the continuation of their partnership with Roland-Garros until 2019. The partnership between the two brands enables us to offer tennis lovers a range of Babolat Roland-Garros 100% tennis products: rackets, balls, strings, bags and accessories. During... (Full story …)

May 15, 2016

Murray celebrates birthday with masters title

Rome/Italy — HEAD star Andy Murray celebrated a special 29th birthday with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over top rival Novak Djokovic to win the Rome Masters in a HEAD-2-HEAD clash at the Foro Italico. The record-setting win in just over... (Full story …)

May 9, 2016

Djokovic beats Murray in Madrid

Madrid/Spain — HEAD’s record-setting Novak Djokovic made more tennis history at the Madrid Masters, beating fellow Racquet Rebel Andy Murray 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in a HEAD-2-HEAD final on the clay of the Spanish capital. The ATP No.1 who endorses the... (Full story …)

May 2, 2016

YTEX sponsors Junior Open

YTEX was proud to act as one of the sponsors for the City of Statesville Jr. Open which was held this month April 15 - 17, at Crossroads Tennis, Cadwell Park, Statesville North Carolina, USA. Check out these great images... (Full story …)

April 28, 2016

Agassi to replay 1996 Olympic gold match

Eight time Grand Slam singles champion and 1996 Olympic Gold medalist Andre Agassi to play historic exhibition at BB&T Atlanta Open, in celebration of the Atlanta Games 20th Anniversary (Full story …)

April 24, 2016

Philippoussis goes 2-For-2 in PowerShares

Mark Philippoussis won his second PowerShares Series title in as many nights Saturday, defeating both Andy Roddick and Jim Courier for a second straight night to win the Tulsa Championships at the BOK Center in Tulsa. Philippoussis, who won in... (Full story …)

April 23, 2016

Philippoussis kicks off 2016 with a bang

Mark Philippoussis made his 2016 PowerShares Series debut Friday night beating Andy Roddick and Jim Courier back-to-back to win the Champions Showdown Memphis title at the Landers Center in Southaven, Miss. Philippoussis upset Roddick 7-5 in the opening one-set semifinal... (Full story …)

April 20, 2016

Eight named to National Junior Team

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA today announced that eight top junior boys qualified for the 2016 Team USA National Junior Team, a training program designed to give a collection of America’s best young players, born in either 2000 or... (Full story …)

April 19, 2016

USTA to launch nationwide kids’ audition

Call-Back Audition for Final Singer Selections to Be Held June 28 in New York City (Full story …)

April 15, 2016

Roddick beats McEnroe in St. Louis

Andy Roddick defeated John McEnroe 6-3 in the one-set final of the Champions Classic St. Louis Thursday at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, the third event on the 2016 PowerShares Series tennis circuit. “St. Louis is a great stop... (Full story …)

Fritz and Donaldson to compete in Newport

The American teenagers — who have been recognized as major players in the “Next Generation” of pro tennis — will be an exciting part of the player field at this summer’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, to be played July 10-17 in Newport, Rhode Island. A highlight of the week will be PowerShares Legends Newport, a one-day tournament featuring 2016 International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Marat Safin, Andy Roddick, James Blake, and a fourth to be named. (Full story …)

April 9, 2016

Roddick continues winning ways

Andy Roddick picked up in 2016 just where he left off in 2015 on the PowerShares Series, winning his debut event of the new season in Charleston, S.C. Saturday night, defeating Andre Agassi 6-1 in the one-set championship match. Roddick’s... (Full story …)

April 8, 2016

Blake beats McEnroe in Chicago opener

James Blake won the opening event on the 2016 PowerShares Series tennis circuit Friday defeating John McEnroe 6-4 in the one-set championship match at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. The tournament win was the fifth career title for Blake on... (Full story …)

April 6, 2016

US to face Australia in Fed Cup

The United States to Face Australia for the First Time Since 1985 (Full story …)

2016 Powershares series kicks off Friday

Injured Jim Courier Replaced By Mardy Fish In Opening Event (Full story …)

April 4, 2016

Top USTA college teams to compete

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced that coed intramural and club tennis teams representing 64 colleges and universities across the country have qualified for the 2016 USTA Tennis On Campus National Championship. The event... (Full story …)

March 24, 2016

All-new sports film festival this spring

New documentary releases, a New York Times Op-Docs curated sports-shorts segment, a female Olympian panel discussion, interactive sporting events, and festival parties are highlights of newportFILM's inaugural sports film festival. The weekend-long event will take place April 29 - May 1 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. Tickets are on sale now! (Full story …)

March 14, 2016

Tennis Channel has French Open exclusive

Almost 80 Percent of all Live Coverage to Take Place on Network as it Retains Previously Sublicensed Match Hours (Full story …)

March 3, 2016

Cooperrider wins national HS title

Portland, OR - Jordan Cooperrider, a member of HEAD Penn’s national playing team, added another line to her growing list of racquetball accomplishments. Jordan swept through the top Girl’s Singles division at the 2016 USA Racquetball High School Championships in... (Full story …)

March 2, 2016

BJK among 'Leaders' at Lake Nona Forum

Billie Jean King was among a select group of 250 of the nation’s top CEOs, health care entrepreneurs and innovators, government officials and other thought leaders at the Lake Nona Impact Forum held in February in Orlando, Fla. The executives... (Full story …)

February 29, 2016

Tennis Channel serves busy March lineup

Network will Air More than 185 Live Hours, Nearly 500 Overall, During March's "Fifth Slam" Events in Southern California and Miami. Tennis Channel to be Live Each Day at the BNP Paribas Open, Daylong Matches and Nighttime Encore Blocks Highlight First-Ball-through-Finals Coverage (Full story …)

February 23, 2016

Drysdale to speak at T.O.M.

Drysdale, who also runs a tennis management company, will help club and facility owners and managers grow their businesses and gain insight on attracting new players. (Full story …)

February 10, 2016

Stars at 7th annual Miami charity event

TO BENEFIT YOUTH-LED, NON-PROFIT FIRST SERVE MIAMI ON MARCH 22nd (Full story …)

February 4, 2016

Venus leads U.S. Fed Cup team

Americans Sloane Stephens, Coco Vandeweghe and Bethanie Mattek-Sands join Williams Against Poland in Kailua Kona, Hawaii (Full story …)

February 3, 2016

Longoria starts 2016 with a win

Cincinnati, Ohio - Paola Longoria - the No. 1 ranked player in the world - dominated the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) in 2015 by winning 12 tournaments and only losing one match all year. At the 2016 kick off... (Full story …)

January 30, 2016

PowerShares announces player fields

LOS ANGELES — The PowerShares Series, the tennis circuit for champion players over the age of 30, announced its slate of player fields for its 12-city circuit that begins April 8 in Chicago. Competing players in 2016 are Andre Agassi,... (Full story …)

January 11, 2016

9th year of Australian Open on Tennis Channel

Nearly 30 Live, 200 Total Hours of Coverage as Courier, Navratilova, Davenport, Macatee, Gimelstob, Annacone, Haber and Wertheim Break Down the Grand Slam Action in Melbourne. Network Debuts Racquet Bracket: Australian Open Leading up to Tournament (Full story …)

January 10, 2016

Djokovic now holds 60 titles

Doha/Qatar — HEAD player Novak Djokovic began the new 2016 ATP season as he finished 2015: by winning a tournament. He did it in the best possible way with a 6-1, 6-2 title victory over Rafael Nadal to win the... (Full story …)

January 9, 2016

PowerShares announces 2016 schedule

LOS ANGELES — PowerShares Series Tennis, the circuit for champion tennis players over the age of 30, announced today its 2016 circuit will kick off on April 8 in Chicago. The 2016 circuit will feature 12 events throughout the year... (Full story …)

December 2, 2015

Tennis Channel year-end special

Mary Carillo will Host Hour-Long Year in Review Wednesday, December 9, at 8 p.m. ET (Full story …)

November 23, 2015

Djokovic's incredible season

London, Great Britain - Novak Djokovic has set record after record during the best season of his career with the HEAD Racquet Rebel capping off 2015 with a decisive 6-3, 6-4 defeat over Roger Federer to become the first to... (Full story …)

November 19, 2015

ATP renews agreement with Tennis Channel

Multiyear Deal Keeps Year-End Championships, Prestigious Southern California and Miami Competitions on Network for Years to Come, along with 19 Other Top-Level Events Tennis Channel Provides More Men's Tennis Coverage than Other Networks Combined; will have Exclusive Rights to all but Four Masters 1000 and 500-Level Tournaments (Full story …)

November 12, 2015

Czechs to take on Russia in Fed Cup

Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova Leads Czech Republic into 2011 Title Rematch (Full story …)

November 11, 2015

Bouchard, Muguruza, Nishikori headline event

Cliff Drysdale Tennis and Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Host 2nd Annual “Tennis with the Stars” Event On March 8th, 2016, To Kick Off BNP Paribas Open (Full story …)

Ianni, George win open singles titles

Each player also took home top honors at the first USPTA Masters Invitational in September (Full story …)

2016 PTR Tennis Symposium set

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its International Tennis Symposium in February at Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club and the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. The PTR International Tennis Symposium attracts... (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 5, 2015

Longoria wins namesake event

San Luis Potosi, Mexico - November 5, 2015 (Full story …)

October 15, 2015

Odds-Makers look toward 2016

A look at the future of tennis at www.SportsBettingDime.com (Full story …)

September 28, 2015

Longoria & Carson win big in Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada - Paola Longoria, the world’s best on the indoor racquetball circuit, proved she is just as dominant on the outdoor court in winning her first 3Wallball World Championship under the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip.... (Full story …)

September 22, 2015

Blake added to WTT lineup

New York, N.Y. — Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King have finalized their teams for the 23rd annual Mylan WTT Smash Hits, a charity tennis event set for October 12 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The two longtime... (Full story …)

September 14, 2015

Djokovic wins US Open title

The World No. 1 achieves third Grand Slam title of the year after a great final against Roger Federer (Full story …)

September 10, 2015

Tournament directors honored

Five of the Nation’s Top Tennis Tournament Directors were Selected by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to Attend U.S. Open and Strategize Best Tournament Practices (Full story …)

September 4, 2015

US Open awarded LEED certification

US Open Green Initiatives Further Tournament’s Environmental Efforts (Full story …)

September 1, 2015

Two new exhibits at ITHF

The exhibit is open daily through September 13 in the American Express US Open Fan Experience in the Chase Center. (Full story …)

August 31, 2015

US Open qualies set attendance record

The US Open Qualifying Tournament, the free event during which 128 men and 128 women attempt to qualify for the US Open singles main draws by winning three matches over four days, set an all-time, total attendance record this year,... (Full story …)

August 27, 2015

US Open's dining and culinary offerings

Michelin Star-Awarded Chefs Michael White and Ed Brown Join All-Star Roster of US Open Celebrity Chefs to Headline Star-Studded Menu. US Open Welcomes Costata, Juice Press, and Sweet Chili Food Truck; Popular Food Village Favorites Maya and Hill Country Barbecue Expand to Club Level (Full story …)

August 24, 2015

WTA tournament to benefit veterans

Carlsbad Classic Tennis Tournament Partners with Local Nonprofit Warrior Foundation-Freedom Station. Exciting New Women’s Tennis Association Event Will Feature Silent Auction Benefiting San Diego’s Injured Service Members. Free Admission for All U.S. Armed Forces Members on Military Appreciation Day, November 24 (Full story …)

August 21, 2015

Entertainment lineup set for US Open

Josh Groban Headlines Opening Night with Vanessa Williams Performing the National Anthem. Grammy Award Winner Ciara to Perform Prior to Women’s Singles Championship. Grammy-Nominated Aloe Blacc to Perform Prior to Men’s Singles Championship (Full story …)

August 19, 2015

CITI Open generates record numbers

First-Ball-to-Championship-Point Coverage Delivers Highest-Rated One-Week Audience in Network History During Period between Wimbledon and US Open. Live Audience Up 43 Percent vs. 2014 Citi Open Telecast (Full story …)

Ashe Stadium roof superstructure complete

Steel Superstructure Over Arthur Ashe Stadium Complete; Technologically-Innovative Framework Will Support Retractable Roof In 2016; To Be Showcased In Nightly Light Show For 2015. ESPN Exclusive Live Domestic Media Partner for the First Time; Coverage to Include new Camera Systems in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Complimentary Doubles Day for Fans on Thursday, September 10 (Full story …)

August 18, 2015

US Open WTA wild card recipients

Robin Anderson, Usue Arconada, Tornado Alicia Black, Vicky Duval, Claire Liu, Raveena Kingsley, Jessica Pegula, Bernarda Pera Receive US Open Qualifying Wild Cards (Full story …)

US Open ATP wild card recipients

2001 US Open Champion Lleyton Hewitt Receives Wild Card from Tennis Australia. Top Teenagers Taylor Fritz, Stefan Kozlov, Michael Mmoh, Reilly Opelka, Tommy Paul, Noah Rubin Receive US Open Qualifying Wild Cards (Full story …)

August 16, 2015

Murray claims 11th Masters title

Montreal/Canada — Andy Murray needed three hours and five match points to win the HEAD-2-HEAD Masters 1000 final, beating fellow Racquet Rebel Novak Djokovic 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in Montreal. The win ended a losing run of eight matches against the... (Full story …)

August 11, 2015

Davenport, Austin headline fantasy camp

Maui, HI - What happens when two International Tennis Hall of Fame champions—Tracy Austin and Lindsay Davenport— come together on center court? Magic. This fall, the pair will take part in the ninth annual Wailea Tennis Fantasy Camp at the... (Full story …)

August 7, 2015

First simulcast of Citi final match

Tennis Channel and ABC Affiliate will Simulcast Live Championship Coverage Sunday, August 9, at 3 p.m. ET (Full story …)

August 5, 2015

First U.S. Open 'pop-up' to open in NYC

Free US Open Dishes and Special Giveaways Offered to the Public on August 12. US Open Celebrity Chefs Tony Mantuano and Richard Sandoval to Include Signature Culinary Creations (Full story …)

August 3, 2015

Bank of the West Classic returns to Palo Alto

Tennis stars return to world's longest-running professional women's tennis tournament (Full story …)

Ashaway, Swain to host clinic

Racquetball clinic to feature live training drills, strategies for pros and amateurs, and exhibition matches (Full story …)

August 2, 2015

Kastles defeat Aces to win 5th title

WASHINGTON, DC — Mylan World TeamTennis’ historic 40th season closed out today with the Washington Kastles making history of their own by winning a record fifth consecutive championship title with a 24-18 victory over the Austin Aces in Washington DC.... (Full story …)

July 30, 2015

PTR to host Directors of Tennis Conference

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold the 4th Annual Directors of Tennis Conference, October 20-22, 2015. It will be held at the Shipyard Beach Club on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. “We recognize that the... (Full story …)

July 29, 2015

More TV time for DC's Citi Open than ever

Network Expands Telecast to Cover First Ball through Championship Point, More than 160 Round-the-Clock Hours, World No. 3 Andy Murray, 2014 Wimbledon Finalist Eugenie Bouchard, US Open Winner Marin Cilic and Others to Battle at Citi Open (Full story …)

July 28, 2015

Tennis Channel's summer season

Week-After-Week Live Coverage, Close to 500 Total On-Air Hours, Planned for Summer Lead Up to US Open. Champions Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Others Set to Compete in Tournaments on Network Schedule (Full story …)

July 27, 2015

HEAD Penn players win at Pan Am Games

TORONTO — Held every four years, the Pan Am Games are the pinnacle event for the world’s top racquetball players to represent their country on the international stage. HEAD Penn sponsored athletes, Paola Longoria and Rocky Carson, both captured gold... (Full story …)

Bringing tennis to children with 'Emirates Returns'

Emirates to Conduct Kids’ Clinics and Provide Charitable Donations in Series’ Markets; Local “Mentors” to be Honored with VIP Weekend at 2015 US Open (Full story …)

Live coverage of Boston-Philadelphia WTT

Network will air the Competition Between the Boston Lobsters and the Philadelphia Freedoms at The Pavilion on the Villanova University Campus (Full story …)

July 23, 2015

2015 US Open Series launches in Atlanta

Series’ 12th Year Highlighted by New, Expanded Partnership with ESPN -- Featuring 34 Consecutive Days of Coverage on ESPN’s Multiple Television and Digital Platforms (Full story …)

July 21, 2015

Stars headline WTT event

Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King bring their annual charity eventto Las Vegas for the first time on October 12 (Full story …)

MAC juniors dominate championships

*MANCHESTER, MA — * MAC Tennis Academy had an unprecedented 34 tennis players competing in this year’s New England Junior Section Championships — including the Girls 16 Champion. The tournament, which was held at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst,... (Full story …)

July 16, 2015

Tennis Channel's weekend schedule

Hall of Fame Telecast begins at 7 p.m. ET Saturday, July 18. Andy Murray and Britain Host Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and France During Davis Cup Battle in London (Full story …)

July 15, 2015

Sock, Mannarino, and Karlovic onto quarters

Fourth seed Jack Sock is into his second straight quarterfinal in Newport, after defeating Lukas Lacko on Wednesday in a tight match, 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-4. On Friday, Sock will face Czech Jan Hernych, who also came through a tight match... (Full story …)

July 14, 2015

US Open prize money reaches $42.3M

Each Round in the Singles Competition Increased by a Minimum of Ten Percent. Doubles Prize Money Increased by More Than Eight Percent. Each Singles Champion to Receive $3.3 Million (Full story …)

July 9, 2015

Groban to headline opening ceremony

Ceremony to Feature Special Appearance by Billie Jean King (Full story …)

June 29, 2015

WTT poised for growth, says BJK

Looking ahead to the launch of the 40th season of World TeamTennis (WTT) on July 12, Billie Jean King reflects with pride on the numerous accomplishments by the league she co-founded in 1974. (Full story …)

June 25, 2015

USTA to host fifth annual job fair

Exclusive Job Fair for Residents of Queens on July 7 (Full story …)

June 23, 2015

Blake to coach Aviators for opener

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The San Diego Aviators announced today that former United States Davis Cup star James Blake will serve as Coach for the team’s 2015 Mylan World TeamTennis home opener on Sunday, July 12 versus the California Dream... (Full story …)

June 5, 2015

Special guests at Rolex HoF enshrinement

The International Tennis Hall of Fame's annual Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 18, with celebratory events scheduled for the whole weekend, including a Hall of Fame ring presentation to Billie Jean King and an Exhibition Match featuring Marion Bartoli. (Full story …)

May 26, 2015

Men's Pro Circuit returns to Fairfield

$50,000 Challenger To Be Hosted At In-Shape Fairfield Rancho Solano October 12th-18th (Full story …)

Tennis artist baffles Djokovic

Head Launches Trick Shot Campaign “Frame & Play” (Full story …)

May 19, 2015

MAC women’s team wins league championship

MANCHESTER, MA — Manchester Athletic Club’s Women’s B Level 1 Ladies are now championship winners, coming out on top in both their North Shore Women’s Tennis League standings as well as the post-season playoffs. The MAC women’s weekday team bested... (Full story …)

May 14, 2015

The Pope talks tennis at the Vatican

Cardio Tennis Debuts to Coaches in Italy (Full story …)

May 11, 2015

Grand re-opening of ITHF Museum

A highlight will be a hologram of 17-time major champion Roger Federer. (Full story …)

May 8, 2015

ASICS unveils Monfils campaign

IRVINE, Calif. — ASICS has launched its global tennis campaign, ‘It’s a tough game. Go smash it.’, starring top tennis player Gael Monfils in an ‘unexpected’ setting. The campaign, created by 180 Amsterdam, was launched with an entertaining advertising spot... (Full story …)

May 4, 2015

Murray breaks through on clay in Munich

Munich/Germany — Andy Murray and Richard Gasquet both won trophies this past weekend, with Murray winning his first title on clay and Gasquet showing that he’s back in action after six weeks of injury. Murray, who endorses the HEAD Graphene... (Full story …)

May 3, 2015

Philippoussis wins PowerShares finale

VANCOUVER — Mark Philippoussis beat Pete Sampras 7-6 (4) in the one-set championship match Saturday night to win the Champions Showdown, the 12th and final stop on the 2015 PowerShares Series tennis circuit at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre... (Full story …)

April 24, 2015

Roddick wins 7th title in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Andy Roddick won his seventh tournament title on the PowerShares Series tennis circuit Thursday night defeating James Blake 6-3 in the one-set final of the Champions Challenge at the Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. Roddick avenged... (Full story …)

April 20, 2015

Djokovic wins 3 Masters 1000 titles in a row

Monte Carlo, Monaco — HEAD’s Novak Djokovic continues to set records, becoming the first in ATP history to sweep titles at the first three Masters 1000 events in a season after winning a HEAD-to-HEAD final and defeating Tomas Berdych 7-5,... (Full story …)

April 18, 2015

Roddick breaks Sampras record in Dallas

Sixth PowerShares title this year. (Full story …)

April 17, 2015

Roddick ties Sampras record in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Andy Roddick won his fifth title on the 2015 PowerShares Series title Friday defeating John McEnroe 6-3 in the one-set final of the Champions Cup at the Jack Stephens Center at the University of Arkansas -... (Full story …)

April 16, 2015

Roddick wins title in Austin

Undefeated in 2015. (Full story …)

April 14, 2015

College tennis on TV

USTA Partners With Four NCAA Division I Athletic Conferences to Deliver Conference Championship Matches on Mulitple Viewing Platforms. American Conference, Big 12, Mountain West and SEC Championship Title Matches to Air across Cable, Digital Networks (Full story …)

April 13, 2015

Roland Garros wild card challenge

Har-Tru Sports Launches a National Competition and Introduces “Court Care Professionals Day” for Court Care Professionals (Full story …)

April 5, 2015

Djokovic captures 5th Miami title

Third Indian Wells / Miami title sweep (Full story …)

Roddick triumphant in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. — Andy Roddick made a triumphant return to the land of his birth Wednesday, defeating his former U.S. Davis Cup teammate and good friend James Blake 6-1 in the one-set championship match at the Champions Cup Presented by... (Full story …)

March 30, 2015

WTT releases schedule

Historic 40th season starts July 12 (Full story …)

March 26, 2015

Haas and Johnson to play HoF Championships

Tickets for the tournament are on sale now on www.HallofFameTennisChampionships.com (Full story …)

March 22, 2015

Djokovic wins fourth Indian Wells title

Indian Wells/USA — World No. 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-2 to win the Indian Wells Masters title for a second year in a row. Djokovic, who recommends the HEAD Graphene XT Speed, joined Federer on four... (Full story …)

March 18, 2015

Hawk-Eye to replace linespersons at PowerShares

LOS ANGELES - InsideOut Sports and Entertainment, a leading live event, talent access, and content creation group and division of Horizon Media, today announced the 2015 PowerShares Series tennis circuit will be the first ever pro tennis event series to... (Full story …)

March 9, 2015

Match Madness begins this week

Network Adds First Day of BNP Paribas Open to Expand to More than 185 Live Hours, 510 Overall, During March "Fifth Slam" Events in Southern California and Miami First-Ball-through-Finals Coverage Planned for Tennis' Three-and-a-Half-Week Bracket Festival, with Daylong Live Matches and Round-the Clock Nighttime Encores (Full story …)

HEAD official stringer at BNP Paribas Open

Indian Wells/USA — For fourteen days in March, HEAD will extend its vast experience in racquets and balls to a whole new area: The Company will serve as the official stringer for the 2015 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells,... (Full story …)

March 5, 2015

U.S. Davis Cup team to take on Britain

Captain Jim Courier Leads Americans John Isner, Donald Young, and Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan in Repeat of 2014 Clash Against Oldest Davis Cup Rival (Full story …)

March 4, 2015

US Open National Playoffs return

PLAYOFFS OFFER EVERYONE AGE 14 AND OLDER THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A BERTH INTO 2015 US OPEN IN SINGLES, DOUBLES AND MIXED DOUBLES ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 15 FOR ALL 14 SECTIONAL QUALIFYING TOURNAMENTS US OPEN NATIONAL PLAYOFFS CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO NEW HAVEN, CONN. (Full story …)

March 3, 2015

HEAD is new official stringing team at BNPPO

Indian Wells, CA — HEAD Professional Stringing will take over the official stringing duties at the 2015 BNP Paribas Open, the first change in stringing teams at the March tournament in decades. The BNP Paribas Open, often called the “fifth... (Full story …)

February 24, 2015

BNP Paribas Showdown names official charity

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — StarGames Inc. and MSG promoters of the eighth annual BNP Paribas Showdown and World Tennis Day today announced that the USTA Foundation, the national charitable organization of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), has been selected... (Full story …)

February 23, 2015

Draws announced for PowerShares events

LOS ANGELES — InsideOut Sports & Entertainment today announced the draws for its 2015 PowerShares Series champions tennis circuit. The PowerShares Series, the North American tennis circuit for champion tennis players, will visit 12 cities in 2015 starting March 24... (Full story …)

February 19, 2015

Prince partners with BB&T Atlanta Open

LOCAL TENNIS COMPANY TO PRESENT POPULAR FAMILY ZONE (Full story …)

February 9, 2015

Nishikori and Kvitova to headline event

Cliff Drysdale Tennis To Host “Tennis with the Stars” Event On March 10th To Kick Off BNP Paribas Open (Full story …)

February 5, 2015

Second season of Tour Guide premieres

Each Episode to Feature Star Players like Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic, Victoria Azarenka, US Open Winner Marin Cilic and More (Full story …)

Williams sisters lead U.S. Fed Cup team

Serena, Venus Anchor Star-Studded Weekend on Network, with Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwanska (Full story …)

February 1, 2015

Djokovic captures 5th AO title

Melbourne/Australia — Novak Djokovic made history as he won the HEAD-to-HEAD final against Andy Murray 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-0 to claim a record fifth title at the Australian Open. The thriller lasting nearly three and three-quarter hours was... (Full story …)

January 29, 2015

Elshorbagy is 2015 ToC champion

24-year-old World No.1 Mohamed Elshorbagy reinforced his position at the top of the squash ladder with an impressive performance in the final of the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions to see off England’s Nick Matthew 3-1 and claim his fourth... (Full story …)

Rodriguez claims Motor City Open 2015

Colombian Miguel Angel Rodriguez emerged victorious in a battle of training partners as he got the better of Stephen Coppinger, the World No. 18 from South Africa, in the final of the Suburban Collection Motor City Open 2015, PSA International... (Full story …)

January 20, 2015

Key industry conferences set for March

Speakers to include legendary coach and Hall-of-Famer Nick Bollettieri, fitness club pioneer Bahram Akradi, performance expert Dr. Jim Loehr, top management consultant Dr. Gerald Faust, USTA President Katrina Adams, and many more. (Full story …)

January 15, 2015

Memphis Open upgrades for 2015

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Becomes Official Charity of the Memphis Open. Top U.S. Sports and Entertainment Event Production Company Fiur Productions Tapped to Help Heighten Fan Experience. Cast Members from Disney’s THE LION KING to Perform on Opening Night Prior to Michael Chang and James Blake Exhibition Match (Full story …)

Servicemaster to sponsor Memphis Open

Memphis-Based Company to Activate Across All Platforms of Tournament (Full story …)

December 29, 2014

Aviators to play at La Costa

Located In Carlsbad, Calif., the Omni La Costa Will Host All Seven Aviators Home Matches (Full story …)

December 18, 2014

Aviators announce new ownership

WTT San Diego Aviators to execute a strong 2015 season and fan experience in celebration of the Mylan WTT 40th season. (Full story …)

Federer vs. Wawrinka on Tennis Channel

Network Adds "The Match for Africa 2," a Charity Initiative Benefiting The Roger Federer Foundation to Lineup, Sunday, Dec. 21 (Full story …)

December 16, 2014

Vargas wins first career pro stop

Arlington, Virginia — HEAD Penn professional touring player Maria Jose Vargas won her first career professional tournament on Sunday at the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) Christmas Classic event. Ranked as the No. 2 player in the world, Vargas was... (Full story …)

December 10, 2014

Djokovic: 'Player of the Year'

Wimbledon Final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer Named "Match of the Year." Judging Panel Consists of Tennis Channel Analysts and Hall of Famers Martina Navratilova and Jim Courier, as well as USA TODAY Sports Tennis Reporter Doug Robson (Full story …)

December 9, 2014

Former pros set to compete

Roddick, McEnroe, Agassi, and Sampras join Champions Circuit to Play in 12 North American Markets in Spring Swing (Full story …)

Carson and Longoria sweep pro stops

Bremerton, Washington & Monterrey, Mexico — HEAD Penn’s top male and female professional players both won events on their respective tours to kick off the holiday season. Paola Longoria, the World’s best female racquetball player, won the Grand Slam event... (Full story …)

November 20, 2014

WTT to celebrate 40th season

Announces 2015 dates. (Full story …)

Federer chases Davis Cup title

All-Time Great Leads Switzerland against Historic Power France and Star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Attempt to add Davis Cup Crown to Hall of Fame Resume (Full story …)

November 18, 2014

Carson continues winning ways

Garden City, Kansas — Rocky Carson is closing the gap to regain the No. 1 ranking spot on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) with his third consecutive tournament victory. With previous wins in Missouri and Michigan, this past weekend Rocky... (Full story …)

HEAD Penn juniors haul in the medals

Cali, Colombia — A trio of HEAD Penn junior players helped pace the United States to a podium finish at the 2014 International Racquetball Federation’s (IRF) World Junior Racquetball Championships. Jordan Barth (Minnesota), Jordan Cooperrider (Florida) and Connor Laffey (Oregon)... (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 10, 2014

Carson wins 2nd tournament in a row

Davison, Michigan — Rocky Carson, the World’s No. 2 ranked racquetball player, won his second International Racquetball Tour (IRT) event in row this past weekend in Michigan. The finals appearance at the Red Swain Shootout was Rocky’s fourth in five... (Full story …)

November 7, 2014

All-star field for WTT Smash Hits in London

Join Roddick, McEnroe, Clijsters, Henman and Lisicki for charity event on December 7 (Full story …)

November 4, 2014

Federer pursues No. 1 ranking

Network has Wall-to-Wall Coverage of the Men's Seven-Day Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London, with More Than 50 Live Hours. World No. 1 and Two-Time Defending ATP Finals Champion Novak Djokovic Guards his Title and Year-End Ranking Against Roger Federer, Australian Open Winner Stan Wawrinka and Break-Out US Open Victor Marin Cilic (Full story …)

October 29, 2014

New director, name, and logo for Memphis Open

Two-Time Defending Champion and World No. 7 Kei Nishikori Commits to Defend Title. Erin Mazurek Named Tournament Director. Tournament Scheduled for February 9-15, 2015 (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 …)

ESPN3 to air USTA Clay Court Invitational

Coverage begins at 8 a.m. ET Thursday and 9 a.m. ET Sunday from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World near Orlando (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 …)

October 26, 2014

Murray close to ATP finals

Kennelbach/Austria — HEAD Racquet Rebel Andy Murray is close to reaching the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals next month in London as he won his third title in the last five weeks with a 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-6(8) win over Tommy... (Full story …)

October 15, 2014

Tennis Channel's coverage of the WTA Championships

The Network has Comprehensive Coverage of the Women's Six-Day BNP Paribas WTA Finals in Singapore, with Close to 35 Total Hours. World No. 1 and Two-Time Defending US Open Champion Serena Williams Leads the Women's Top-Eight in Season Points (Full story …)

October 9, 2014

Tennis Channel championship run-up

Stars Williams, Murray, Nadal, Djokovic, Sharapova, Federer and Others Race Toward Season Finals. Tennis Channel Will Devote More Than 250 Total Hours to Tournament Coverage as Season Wraps (Full story …)

September 30, 2014

Gaultier defeats Shabana

World’s No. 1 Player Put on Masterful Performance to Secure 31st PSA World Tour Title (Full story …)

September 29, 2014

Gaultier and Shabana to meet in the final

World’s No. 1 Player To Make 3rd Consecutive NetSuite Open Championship Match Appearance (Full story …)

September 28, 2014

Shabana, Barker advance to semis

Semifinals Set: Gaultier vs. Rodriguez and Shabana vs. Barker (Full story …)

September 27, 2014

Gaultier, Rodriguez advance to semis

Anjema Retires After Second Game; Gaultier Wins Again 3-0 (Full story …)

September 26, 2014

NetSuite Open QFs set

Grant Comes Back from Match Point in 3rd Game to Defeat Grayson; Walker, Simpson Pulls Off Upsets (Full story …)

NetSuite Open to benefit SquashDrive

Local Executives Take Corporate Challenge to Benefit Bay Area Youth (Full story …)

September 25, 2014

Salazar upsets Mustonen at NetSuite Open

Tuominen, Clyne and Grayson Also Move Through the Qualifying Round; First Round Matchups Set (Full story …)

September 24, 2014

Seeded players advance in NetSuite Open

Qualifying Rounds Continue Thursday at Bay Club San Francisco and University Club (Full story …)

September 23, 2014

ITHF to host documentary premiere

The world premiere of "WCT: The Road to Open Tennis" will be held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum on Saturday, October 11. Tickets are available now on tennisfame.com. Hall of Famers Cliff Drysdale, Butch Buchholz, and Mike Davies, who all played a pivotal role in the trailblazing 1960's tennis tour, will attend the premiere and take part in a post-film panel discussion moderated by tennis historian Steve Flink. (Full story …)

September 22, 2014

Bay Area represented at NetSuite Open

Qualifying Rounds To Take Place at Bay, Olympic and University Clubs (Full story …)

September 17, 2014

8th annual Wailea Tennis Fantasy Camp

As part of Four Seasons Resort Maui’s Unforgettable Events series, Tennis Camp Participants Play with Top Tennis Pros Lindsay Davenport, Tracy Austin, Michael Chang and more (Full story …)

September 11, 2014

U.S. Davis Cup team fights for tournament spot

Captain Jim Courier Leads Americans Against Slovakia in Chicago (Full story …)

September 10, 2014

New BNPPO website to enhance user experience

The BNP Paribas Open, the most attended WTA and ATP World Tour event in the world, to be held March 9-22, 2015 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, has launched a new custom multi-lingual version of bnpparibasopen.com that utilizes responsive... (Full story …)

Egyptians and Brits dominate FISU Squash

Mazen Sabri (EGY) and Camilla Tomlinson (GBR) covered themselves with glory after emerging victorious in the men’s and women’s sections respectively of the 8th World University Squash Championship at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai, India. In terms of a... (Full story …)

September 8, 2014

Cilic hammers 17 aces in winning first major

New York, USA — HEAD Racquet Rebel Marin Cilic was the incredible winner of the 2014 US Open, defeating Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the final. The Croatian’s performance was unbelievable during the last Grand Slam tournament of the... (Full story …)

September 6, 2014

Rain delay doesn’t stop Giron

North Carolina’s Jamie Loeb Beats Virginia’s Julie Elbaba In Battle of New York Players For Women’s Title at US Open (Full story …)

Ashour withdraws from NetSuite Open

4-Time World Champ Shabana Now 2nd Seed; World No. 26 Marche Joins Field (Full story …)

September 4, 2014

ITHF names Class of 2015 nominees

NEWPORT, R.I. - French tennis greats Amelie Mauresmo and Mary Pierce, both two-time singles champions at Grand Slam tournaments, have been nominated to receive the highest honor in tennis- enshrinement in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Two-time Roland Garros... (Full story …)

2014 US Open showcases smart technology

CrowdOptic Technology with Google Glass Gives Fans Behind-the-Scenes Access. “Intelligent Production” Utilizing an Automated Camera System Debuts on Court 17. Match Footage Being Captured in LG Ultra High-Definition 4K. Ralph Lauren Unveils Polo Tech “Wearable Technology” Shirt on Ballpersons (Full story …)

September 2, 2014

Stars and Esurance rally in NYC

Tweets, Tennis Stars Help Raise $100,000 in the Fight Against Cancer (Full story …)

August 29, 2014

8th FISU World University Squash Championship

The 8th edition of the FISU World University Squash Championship will be hosted in Chennai, India from 1 to 7 September, 2014. The event can be followed via the OC website wucsquash2014.com and the FISU’s website fisu.net and also via... (Full story …)

August 27, 2014

Tennis Channel to highlight Ashe

First Authorized Television Biography Showcases Legendary Tennis Trailblazer. Documentary Highlights Ashe's Steadfast Character while Championing Civil Rights, Combating Apartheid, Promoting Educational Opportunities and Raising AIDS Awareness (Full story …)

August 25, 2014

ITHF presents Racquets & Fashion

The exhibit will be open daily August 25 - September 8 in the American Express US Open Fan Experience in the Chase Center. (Full story …)

August 21, 2014

Raonic clinches US Open series

Raonic and women’s champion Serena Williams will compete for record $4 million payout at US Open (Full story …)

August 20, 2014

Heineken House returns to the US Open

Experience features exclusive food pairings and record setter activities for fans to become US Open legends (Full story …)

Think like a pro while on the go

How to have fun and be safe at tennis matches (Full story …)

August 19, 2014

Companies serve up cutting-edge products

NEW YORK, N.Y. — When The Tennis Show opens on Aug. 24 in New York City, the day before play begins at the 2014 US Open, technology that is helping the sport to grow will be a key player. From... (Full story …)

ASICS serves NYC with tennis love

ASICS is setting loose a team of almost 100 ASICS “Ballpersons” from Friday, August 22nd - Monday, August 25th to shower New Yorkers with four days of tennis love before the big tournament begins. This will include a number of... (Full story …)

August 14, 2014

NetSuite Open announces main draw

Gaultier, Ashour Headline 1st Round Justin Herman Plaza Matches; 1st Round Matches Also at Bay Club & Stanford University (Full story …)

August 7, 2014

WTT Smash Hits coming to London

McEnroe, Clijsters, Henman, and Lisicki headline all-star lineup for charity event (Full story …)

McEnroe and Courier to compete in the DR

John McEnroe and Jim Courier, two of the greatest American tennis champions over the last 40 years, will compete in a special exhibition match on November 7, 2014 at the Casa de Campo resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic to... (Full story …)

NetSuite Open returns to San Fran

World No. 1 Gaultier and No. 4 Ashour Head Field with 11 of the Top 25 Players (Full story …)

Maui Jim helps officials at W&S Open

Lahaina, HI — Focused on improving visibility during sports and outdoor activities, Maui Jim, the fastest growing manufacturer of premium polarized sunglasses, will be outfitting officials and line judges in high-performance sunglasses for the Western & Southern Open, many of... (Full story …)

August 6, 2014

ITA announces new Division I format

SKILLMAN, NJ — The ITA will be inaugurating a new, shorter dual meet format for Division I college tennis beginning at the start of the 2014-15 season. Highlighting the format changes are switches to no-ad scoring from regular scoring, one... (Full story …)

Tennis Show celebrates business

Tennis industry leaders, executives and professionals to gather on Aug. 24 in New York City to honor the past, present and future of the game (Full story …)

July 31, 2014

NetSuite Open Squash returns to San Francisco

World No. 1 and 2012 Champion Gregory Gaultier Returns to Justin Herman Plaza (Full story …)

July 30, 2014

Fitz and the Tantrums to headline US Open

3 Winans Brothers to Perform National Anthem. Ceremony to Feature Special Appearance by John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova (Full story …)

Asians dominate badminton championship

The 13th edition of the FISU World University Badminton Championship hosted in Cordoba, Spain, ended yesterday 29 July with the Asian players dominating the medal podium. The first matches of the final day saw Iskandar (MAS - N°5) and Huan... (Full story …)

July 27, 2014

Washington Kastles Four-peat

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Washington Kastles defeated the Springfield Lasers 25-13 at the Mylan World TeamTennis Finals in Springfield, Mo., on Sunday afternoon to become only the second team in the league’s 39-year history to win four consecutive titles. The... (Full story …)

July 26, 2014

PTR Instructing Wheelchair Tennis Workshop

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

July 17, 2014

Tennis Channel to cover US Open Series

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

July 15, 2014

Davis Cup tickets now on sale

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

July 11, 2014

Hewitt and Sock into Newport semifinals

Action in Newport kicks off at 12 pm tomorrow for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Enshrinement Ceremony, followed by the singles semifinals and a doubles semifinal. (Full story …)

July 10, 2014

Groth and Karlovic into Newport semifinals

NEWPORT, R.I. — Australian Samuel Groth made his way into his first ATP World Tour semifinal at Newport today, defeating defending champion Nicolas Mahut, 6-3, 6-4. “I’ve got myself in great shape,” reflected Groth on his recent rise. “I’m not... (Full story …)

July 9, 2014

Hall of Fame Championships quarterfinals

Seeded players cruised into quarterfinals at Newport. Topping off the action on court, soon-to-be Hall of Famer Nick Bollettieri arrived in town and hosted a free tennis clinic for kids. (Full story …)

US Open prize money to increase

$38.3 Million US Open Purse Features Record $3 Million for Each Singles Champion (Full story …)

July 8, 2014

Isner, Hewitt, Mahut, Sock into round of 16

NEWPORT, R.I. — The five seeded players in action today at Newport all advanced into the second round of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. Defending champion Nicolas Mahut opened the day on Center Court with a victory over Facundo... (Full story …)

July 7, 2014

Karlovic, Johnson, and Ram win at Newport

No. 1 American John Isner, two-time finalist Lleyton Hewitt, and defending champion Nicolas Mahut are among those in action on Tuesday for a big day of tennis at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships (Full story …)

Djokovic wins Wimbledon, returns to #1

London, Great Britain — HEAD Racquet Rebel Novak Djokovic has returned to the World No. 1 ranking after winning his second Wimbledon title with a 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-3 defeat over Roger Federer. Djokovic, who endorses the... (Full story …)

July 6, 2014

HoF Championships underway

NEWPORT, R.I. — The U.S. summer swing for the ATP World Tour kicks off tomorrow in Newport, Rhode Island at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, hosted on the historic grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The... (Full story …)

July 2, 2014

PlayTennis.com visitors have chance to win

Through partnership with Emirates Airline US Open Series, PlayTennis.com Visitors Can Win Prizes in Sweepstakes Running Through August 4. (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 23, 2014

Armstrong launches Tennis Channel

Rollout Begins with Customers in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Youngstown, Ohio. Affiliate Agreement Includes TV Everywhere Access for Armstrong Subscribers (Full story …)

June 20, 2014

HoF Championships to feature top Americans

John Isner, Steve Johnson, Bradley Klahn, Donald Young, Jack Sock, and Sam Querrey have all committed to the field, along with defending champion Nicolas Mahut of France, Australians Lleyton Hewitt and Nick Kyrgios, Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus, and Croatians Ivo Karlovic and Ivan Dodig. (Full story …)

June 19, 2014

Chicago to host Davis Cup

Tickets Go On Sale in Mid-July Davis Cup Tennis to be Played in Illinois for the First Time since 1928 (Full story …)

June 10, 2014

Prince stringing at the Gerry Webber Open

BORDENTOWN, NEW JERSEY — Prince (princetennis.com), a leading manufacturer and distributor of performance racquet sports equipment, footwear and apparel, is proud to announce today that it will be the official stringing service at the prestigious ATP 250 Gerry Weber Open... (Full story …)

June 4, 2014

U.S. to face Argentina in February Fed Cup

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The United States Fed Cup Team will kick off their 2015 Fed Cup campaign by travelling to Argentina for the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group II First Round, February 7-8. The International Tennis Federation... (Full story …)

June 2, 2014

Clay court maintenance seminar at Randall's Island

Seminar will showcase a new electric roller that Har-Tru plans to officially release to the industry in a few weeks (Full story …)

May 24, 2014

'World Tennis with Harry Cicma' returns

NEW YORK, N.Y. — “World Tennis with Harry Cicma” will return for a sixth season nationally on New England Sports Network (NESN) and will air 24 different shows for 24 consecutive weeks starting May 23. This season’s shows features interviews... (Full story …)

PTR & USPTA to co-host midwest symposium

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) will co-host the PTR/USPTA Midwest Symposium on August 9, 2014, at the DeWitt Tennis Center at Hope College, in Holland, Michigan. The event... (Full story …)

May 23, 2014

Longoria and Carson finish the season on top

For the third consecutive season, HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria finished the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) with an unblemished record. In the season ending Pro Nationals event in Virginia, Longoria defeated fellow HEAD Penn teammate Maria Jose Vargas in the... (Full story …)

Mahut, Baghdatis, Kyrgios to play HoF Championships

Mahut won both the singles and doubles titles at the tournament last year. Baghdatis, who has been ranked as high as world No. 8, and Kyrgios, an up and coming Australian player, will be making their first appearances in Newport. Tickets for the tournament are on sale now on HallofFameTennisChampionships.com (Full story …)

Gaultier claims second British Open title

World No.1 Wins Prestigious Event in Hull (Full story …)

May 22, 2014

Murray and Djokovic engage in ultimate match

Kennelbach/Austria — HEAD gives Hollywood’s creative storytelling a run for their money. In a brand new social media driven campaign, the HEAD Racquet Rebels Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic find themselves in a whirlwind of events that might as well... (Full story …)

May 21, 2014

Tennis Channel teams with Cox for French Open

Authenticated Users Now have an All-Access Pass to Tennis Channel's Content, Coverage and Linear Stream Air-Play across Multiple Platforms (Full story …)

May 20, 2014

Top American collegians to compete at US Open

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA today announced that the US Open will feature a college tennis competition for the first time ever in 2014, inviting top American college players to compete in the inaugural American Collegiate Invitational September 4-6... (Full story …)

May 19, 2014

Courier joins Tennis Channel team

Hall of Famer, 1991 and 1992 French Open Champion adds Fourth Major to Tennis Channel Duties; Joins Adams, Annacone, Carillo, Davenport, Eagle, Gimelstob, Haber, Macatee, Navratilova, Robinson, Shiras, Stubbs and Wertheim. More than 250 Hours Planned for Two-Week Clay-Court Pinnacle, with 70 Live or First-Run Match Hours and 37-Plus First-Run Hours of Nightly French Open Tonight (Full story …)

May 18, 2014

Djokovic wins third Rome trophy

Rome/Italy — HEAD Racquet Rebel Novak Djokovic claimed his fourth straight win over Rafael Nadal, lifting a third Rome Masters title 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and will head to the French Open as a major title favorite. The Serb, who recommends... (Full story …)

May 16, 2014

Hall of Famers to play exhibition match

NEWPORT, R.I. — An exhibition match featuring tennis legends Monica Seles, Tracy Austin, Gigi Fernandez, and Rhode Island native and recently retired WTA Tour player Jill Craybas has been added to the schedule of events for the International Tennis Hall... (Full story …)

May 15, 2014

Addressing rising interest in tennis

Sports industry research shows millions of Americans 'aspire' to play tennis, and through the PlayTennis.com website, it's now easier to find free sessions to get into the game. (Full story …)

May 12, 2014

Teaching pros support 'Try Tennis for Free'

Through the industry-supported PlayTennis.com website, PTR and USPTA tennis teacher certification organizations are urging members to offer free sessions to get more people playing tennis. (Full story …)

May 7, 2014

'Try Tennis for Free' battles inactive lifestyles

Major industry campaign to get into tennis for free at PlayTennis.com takes aim at the 'totally sedentary lifestyles' of more than 80 million Americans. (Full story …)

May 6, 2014

Arrowhead partners with Cliff Drysdale

2014 Summer Tennis Season To Begin Saturday, May 24th (Full story …)

April 18, 2014

U.S. Fed Cup fights for tournament spot

Captain Mary Joe Fernandez Leads Americans Against France in St. Louis (Full story …)

April 17, 2014

USTA/PNW launches new summer programs

Local parks to host Family Friendly Tennis and Play to Learn programs (Full story …)

April 15, 2014

Teachers Conference returns to US Open

Registration Begins April 15 for the Premier Gathering for Tennis Teaching Professionals and Coaches (Full story …)

April 8, 2014

U.S. to host Slovak Republic in Davis Cup

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The United States Davis Cup Team will host the Slovak Republic in the 2014 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoff, September 12-14, at a site to be determined. The International Tennis Federation announced the... (Full story …)

April 3, 2014

Tennis Channel to cover Davis Cup QFs

World-Whiparound Coverage of Three-Day Battle at Cup Events in Italy, France and Switzerland in Center Court Studio Format (Full story …)

Schedule set for Pro Circuit Wild Card Challenge

Earn a wild card into Roland Garros. Har-Tru Launches a National Video Competition for Tennis Fans. (Full story …)

April 1, 2014

Longoria extends tournament wins to 32

Reseda, California — Another tournament on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) and another title for HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria! Her win at the California event extends her record breaking consecutive tournament winning streak to 32. Longoria last lost in... (Full story …)

March 31, 2014

Djokovic wins Indian Wells

Miami, Florida — HEAD Racquet Rebel Novak Djokovic dominated Rafael Nadal to capture his fourth Miami Masters title. The Serb, who recommends the HEAD Graphene Speed, achieved a 6-3, 6-3 victory in a match where he looked unstoppable. The ATP... (Full story …)

March 19, 2014

Fed Cup tickets now on sale

Tickets to be sold as single-day or two-day packages Matches to be played at Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University, April 19-20 (Full story …)

March 17, 2014

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 …)

March 13, 2014

St. Louis to host 2014 Fed Cup

Matches to be played at Chaifetz Arena on the campus of Saint Louis University Tickets to go on sale Friday, March 21, at 10 a.m. CT for best-of-five match series (Full story …)

March 11, 2014

National Playoffs return for 5th season

ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 15 FOR ALL 13 SECTIONAL QUALIFYING TOURNAMENTS. US OPEN NATIONAL PLAYOFFS CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO NEW HAVEN, CONN. PLAYERS CAN EARN A WILD CARD INTO US OPEN SINGLES QUALIFYING OR A SPOT IN THE MAIN DRAW OF THE MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP (Full story …)

March 5, 2014

New Balance launches Tennis Championship

Tournament to Create an Opportunity for High School Players to Compete on a National Stage July 21-25 at Harvard University (Full story …)

February 27, 2014

Isner, Hewitt to play HoF

No. 1 American John Isner and No. 1 Australian Lleyton Hewitt, both fan favorites in Newport, have had successful runs at the event in recent years. Isner won the title in 2011 and 2012, and Hewitt has made two recent appearances in the final. ~ Tickets for the tournament are on sale now on www.HallofFameTennisChampionships.com (Full story …)

Gilbert, Krickstein, Arias play exhibition

Aaron Krickstein, St. Andrews Director of Tennis, Hosts Exhibition Prior to Delray ATP Champions Tour Event (Full story …)

February 25, 2014

USTA to attempt Guinness record

USTA to Launch Thousands of Tennis Play Events in the Month of March. Judy Murray, Mother of Reigning Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray, To Join Efforts to Get Kids Playing Tennis (Full story …)

February 20, 2014

Athenaeum Hotel sponsors World Tennis Day

LONDON, ENGLAND — The five-star Athenaeum Hotel has been announced as the official hotel partner of the World Tennis Day Showdown, presented by the Financial Times, coming to London for the first time on Monday 3rd March 2014. The London... (Full story …)

February 18, 2014

Family Circle Cup names Antigua Tennis

Brand to Host Tennis Fashion Show on Monday, March 31st (Full story …)

February 11, 2014

U.S. to host France in Fed Cup

The U.S. will host France in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoffs April 19-20 at a site to be determined. The draw for the World Group Playoffs was held today at the International Tennis Federation offices in... (Full story …)

February 10, 2014

CyrusOne sponsors USTA tournament

The 2014 Challenger of Dallas Is USTA Pro Circuit Event (Full story …)

February 6, 2014

U.S. women begin chase for Fed Cup

Captain Mary Joe Fernandez Leads Americans Against Defending-Champion Italy (Full story …)

January 29, 2014

Expanded IWTG to enhance BNP Paribas Open

Tennis fans will notice an expansion at the BNP Paribas Open men’s and women’s tournament, which takes place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California March 3 to 16. The tournament recently completed Stadium 2, a permanent structure with... (Full story …)

2014 begins with another win for Longoria

Cincinnati, Ohio — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria started the 2014 year right where she left off in 2013. She continued her record breaking win streak on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) this past weekend at the Tour for Hope... (Full story …)

U.S. set to face Italy in Fed Cup

Madison Keys, Alison Riske, Christina McHale and Lauren Davis ready to go. Injuries Sideline Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens (Full story …)

College Matchday to highlight NCAA D1 matches

ESPN3 to Deliver 10 College MatchDays, Accessible on Computers, Smartphones, Tablets, Xbox, Apple TV and Roku (Full story …)

January 27, 2014

Wawrinka wins first major title

Stanislas Wawrinka (VCORE Tour G, SHT PRO EX) won his first major title at the Australian Open on Sunday, January 26. Stan defeated top-seeded Rafael Nadal with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 score line, overcoming the world No. 1 Spaniard... (Full story …)

January 25, 2014

Cibulkova runner-up in AO final

Slovakian Falls Just Short in Maiden Grand Slam Final (Full story …)

Babolat congratulates AO champions

Babolat would like to congratulate all of our Australian Open Champions. Li Na (CHN) had a wonderful victory at the 2014 Australian Open, securing her first title in Australia with a Babolat Pure Drive racket strung with Babolat Pro Hurricane... (Full story …)

December 18, 2013

PAC-12 teams set to test ITA dual meet format

Matches to be broadcast live on Pac-12 Networks as part of spring television slate. (Full story …)

December 17, 2013

2014 International Tennis Marathon

The 2014 International Tennis Marathon™ Event is an innovative international event exclusively for amateur tennis players. It combines sport - culture - tourism and entertainment. Tennis fans from all around the world will travel to Athens (Greece) and will have... (Full story …)

December 16, 2013

Americans set records on USTA Pro Circuit

Bobby Reynolds replaces Paul Goldstein with most career singles and doubles titles on the USTA Pro Circuit after winning 31st title in 2013 Michael Russell becomes oldest-ever USTA Pro Circuit singles champion Bradley Klahn and Shelby Rogers finish the year USTA Pro Circuit prize money leaders (Full story …)

December 13, 2013

NFTC takes family game night to the courts

Tennis facilities have until February 1 to register as a host site (Full story …)

December 12, 2013

'Match of the year' to re-air on Tennis Channel

Classic Nadal-Djokovic French Open Semifinal to Run Friday and Saturday (Full story …)

December 11, 2013

Players to reprise 1984 USO semifinals

NEW YORK — Pat Cash, Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, and Jimmy Connors will reprise their epic “Super Saturday” semifinal matches from the 1984 US Open at PowerShares Series tournaments in Nashville and Charlotte in 2014, InsideOut Sports & Entertainment announced... (Full story …)

December 10, 2013

Duval, Kudla highlight AO wild card playoffs

Duval, Jarmere Jenkins, Grace Min among Players with Atlanta Ties Competing for Wild Card Entry into 2014 Australian Open (Full story …)

December 1, 2013

Davis Cup tickets to go on sale Dec. 6th

Matches to be played at Petco Park in San Diego, January 31-February 2 (Full story …)

November 21, 2013

TGA Premier Youth Tennis launches 22nd franchise

After-school tennis programs to enrich the lives of students in Union County. (Full story …)

November 14, 2013

Czech Republic to take on Serbia in Davis Cup final

Tomas Berdych Leads Czech Republic against Serbia and World No. 2 Novak Djokovic for a Chance to Win Third Davis Cup Crown (Full story …)

November 6, 2013

Cleveland to host Fed Cup round

Tickets to go on sale December 6 for best-of-five match series (Full story …)

November 1, 2013

Tennis Channel coverage to feature top players

Network will Unveil New Set, Studio Show as it Covers Eight-Day Men's Singles and Doubles Championship in its Entirety, with Each Match Shown at Least Twice Per Day. Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Telecast will Include More than 50 Live Hours, 140-Plus Overall, as Top-Eight Singles, Doubles Points Earners Compete for 2013 Titles (Full story …)

Errani leads Italy into Fed Cup final

Battle with Russia is 2007 Title Rematch (Full story …)

October 31, 2013

ATP tour-level tennis returns to Milwaukee

Tim Smyczek Headlines 'Serves For Summit' Exhibition (Full story …)

Premier tennis destination opens in Colorado

State-of-the-art tennis center offers indoor and outdoor courts, certified pros, Tennis Academy, junior program and more; Grand Opening celebration set for Oct. 30 (Full story …)

Second annual World Tennis Day

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and StarGames announced today that the second annual World Tennis Day will take place on Monday, 3 March 2014. World Tennis Day will center around a series of high profile special events, produced by StarGames,... (Full story …)

October 17, 2013

Serena to defend title at year-end championships

US Open Champion and World No. 1 Singles Player Leads Field of Top-Eight Points Earners into TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships in Istanbul, Turkey Tennis Channel to Offer Close to 40 Hours at Final Event of Women's Season, with Comprehensive Coverage at Six-Day, Round-Robin Tournament of World's Best (Full story …)

October 15, 2013

Roddick and Blake join PowerShares series

2014 TOUR TO PLAY IN TEN NEW CITIES AS TOURNAMENT DATES, VENUES AND PLAYER FIELDS ARE ANNOUNCED (Full story …)

October 9, 2013

HEAD Penn players make it far in US Open

Longoria continues winning streak and Carson makes it to the finals. (Full story …)

October 1, 2013

2013 USTA teams announced

Thirty-two Colleges and Universities Selected to Compete in Season-Opening Tournament, Oct. 11 -13 in Hilton Head Island (Full story …)

September 26, 2013

Sea Colony set to host Junior Autumn Classic

Award-winning tennis facility in Southern Delaware welcomes junior tennis players to fall event. (Full story …)

September 25, 2013

Longoria wins first Grand Slam of the season

Toluca, Mexico — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria — the No. 1 Female Racquetball Player in the World — continued her winning streak in front of her home country fans at the “Albierto Mexicano de Racquetas” event in South Central Mexico... (Full story …)

September 11, 2013

2013 US Open sets new milestones

FLUSHING, N.Y. — The USTA today announced a number of new milestones for the just-concluded 2013 US Open. Overall attendance surpassed 700,000 for the sixth time, with the final tally of 713,026 ranking fourth-highest US Open attendance in history. The... (Full story …)

September 7, 2013

Cuomo signs legislation to expand and improve NTC

Expansion Will Accommodate More Fans, Improve Facilities and Infrastructure and Create Over 1,500 Jobs (Full story …)

IDS unveils 50-foot social media wall at U.S. Open

Top Tennis Tournament to Display Real-Time Commentary by Players and Fans (Full story …)

September 6, 2013

Tennis Channel debuts Tournament Travel Series

Weekly Primetime Show Helps Viewers Plan Vacations Centered on Unique Worldwide Tennis Tournaments (Full story …)

September 5, 2013

Tickets on sale for Mylan WTT Smash Hits at Disney

Andy Roddick, Venus Williams headline charity night of tennis co-hosted by Billie Jean King and Sir Elton John (Full story …)

September 1, 2013

Longoria continues winning streak

Stockton, California — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria — the No. 1 Female Racquetball Player in the World — started the 2013-2014 season on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LRPT) exactly where she left off last season with yet another tournament... (Full story …)

It’s U.S. Open Time – How’s Your Game?

As Open gets underway, largest operator of indoor tennis facilities in the United States, Life Time Fitness, offers tips for improving your tennis game (Full story …)

August 25, 2013

Six teams earn titles at NFTC

NEW YORK, NY — The best family tennis teams in the U.S. were determined today after three days of fun and intense competition among 23 teams from 14 states in six divisions of play at the 2013 National Family Tennis... (Full story …)

August 24, 2013

Time Warner Cable offers free Tennis Channel preview

Live US Open Matches Also Available on ESPN2, CBS Sports Network and via USOPEN.ORG (Full story …)

August 22, 2013

Top Family Tennis teams compete this weekend

WHAT: More than 20 of the top family tennis teams from 14 states qualified to play for the national championship of the 2013 National Family Tennis Championships this weekend at Sporttime - Randall’s Island, New York City. WHERE: Sporttime —... (Full story …)

August 21, 2013

Babolat and Wimbledon expand their partnership

Two of the most iconic names in tennis today have teamed up to create exciting new equipment for tennis players. (Full story …)

August 20, 2013

Forty Years Later: The Battle of the Sexes

The exhibit will be open daily August 26 - September 9 in the American Express US Open Fan Experience in the Chase Center. (Full story …)

Tennis Channel coverage of U.S. Open

Eight-Hour Weekday Match Windows, Prime-Time Labor Day Weekend Telecasts During Network's Fifth Year in Flushing Meadow. Two-Week Coverage Begins with First Ball August 26, Features 24-Hour Schedule with US Open Tonight and Breakfast at the Open (Full story …)

August 15, 2013

USTA announces the transformation of the NTC

Highlights include retractable roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium; two new stadiums, enhanced player and fan amenities (Full story …)

August 13, 2013

Family tennis teams compete for Championship

23 teams from 14 states take the courts for family bragging rights (Full story …)

August 12, 2013

ITHF raising money for museum upgrades and more

NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum in Newport, Rhode Island has embarked on an extensive capital campaign with the goals of creating a cohesive campus and world-class tennis facility and offering an enhanced experience for... (Full story …)

August 11, 2013

Altamirano, Vickery earn US Open wild cards

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Collin Altamirano (17, Yuba City, Calif.) and Sachia Vickery (18, Hollywood, Fla.) captured the USTA Boys’ and Girls’ 18s National Championships single titles Sunday, each earning wild cards into the main draw of the US Open,... (Full story …)

August 10, 2013

Largest US after-school program to add tennis

Beyond the Bell to offer tennis to its elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District (Full story …)

August 2, 2013

StubHub to sponsor Rogers Cup

Secondary ticket marketplace inks its first tennis sponsorship in Canada (Full story …)

August 1, 2013

US Open wheelchair competition returns

Top-Ranked Men’s, Women’s and Quad Players in the World Headline Field (Full story …)

July 31, 2013

2013 US Open round-by-round prize money

Record US Open Purse of $34.3 Million Features $2.6 Million for Each Singles Champion Each Round of Singles Prize Money Increased by at least 37% (Full story …)

July 29, 2013

Washington Kastles win 3rd straight title

Washington Routs Springfield Lasers 25-12 in Mylan WTT Finals to Improve to 46-2 Since 2011 In 2013, Kastles Set Win Streak Record, Visited White House and Honored on House Floor (Full story …)

July 28, 2013

Kastles three-peat as WTT champions

Washington, DC — The Washington Kastles became just the second team in history to three-peat at the Mylan World TeamTennis Finals presented by GEICO after defeating the Springfield Lasers on Sunday 25-12 in front of a sold out home crowd... (Full story …)

July 24, 2013

120 hours of TV coverage for US Open Series

Schedule Features all Nine Hard-Court Tournaments During Five-Week Season Leading up to 2013 US Open (Full story …)

NY City Council OK's Plan for Tennis Center

The New York City Council on July 24 voted overwhelmingly in favor of the USTA’s plan to improve the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (NTC) in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The plan will ensure the NTC remains a top public recreational facility and world-class spectator venue and also continues to be an economic catalyst for Queens and the City of New York. (Full story …)

July 22, 2013

Plaza Tennis Center to host Regional Playoff

Top Central Region family tennis teams in five divisions will advance from Kansas City super regional event to compete for the national championship in August in New York City (Full story …)

July 21, 2013

TV coverage of BB&T Atlanta Open

WHAT: Tennis Channel will offer live match coverage of the BB&T Atlantic Open at Atlantic Station. Twins Bob and Mike Bryan, who hold the career men’s and the Open Era Grand Slam doubles titles records, join two-time Atlanta Open champion... (Full story …)

TV coverage of Bank of the West Classic

WHAT: Tennis Channel will offer live match coverage of the Bank of the West Classic at Stanford University’s Taube Family Tennis Stadium in Stanford, Calif. Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki joins semifinalists Agnieszka Radwanska and Kirsten Flipkins at the longest-running women-only... (Full story …)

PTR Southwest Tournament & Conference

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will host its inaugural Southwest Tournament & Conference, September 26-29, 2013, at the Mesa Country Club in Mesa, Arizona. The event is open to members and non-members. Participants are encouraged to... (Full story …)

July 15, 2013

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 12, 2013

Isner, Hewitt into Newport semifinals

he two will face off at 2 pm tomorrow in a repeat of last year's Newport final. The International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony will precede the semifinals. Live coverage of the ceremony and semifinals begins at 12:30 pm on Tennis Channel. (Full story …)

July 11, 2013

U.S. Fed Cup team draws Italy in 1st round

The draw for the 2014 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group was held today in Paris. As a result, the U.S. Fed Cup Team will open its 2014 Fed Cup campaign at home against Italy in the first round,... (Full story …)

5th anniversary for Malaysian Open

Kuala Lumpur world No. 3 to get the party started. (Full story …)

Russell, Mahut earn spots in HoF semifinals

In quarterfinal action on Friday, defending champion John Isner will face Ivo Karlovic, who is enjoying a successful run at Newport, his first event back after an extended illness. (Full story …)

ITHF to enshrine Hingis, Drysdale, Pasarell, Tiriac

Additionally, the Hall of Fame Class of 2013 will posthumously honor 6 individuals in the Master Player Category. Rolex Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend festivities will include a grand enshrinement ceremony on Saturday and an exhibition match featuring Martina Hingis, Mary Pierce, Todd Martin, and Stan Smith on Sunday. (Full story …)

July 10, 2013

Isner and Karlovic set up Quarterfinal Clash

This will be the fourth meeting between the two players, who are the tallest on the ATP World Tour. Each has won two grass court titles previously. (Full story …)

Kastles' win sets U.S. major pro sports record

WASHINGTON — History was made this week in tennis when the accomplishments of the Mylan World TeamTennis champion Washington Kastles were recognized on and off the tennis court. Prior to their home opener on Monday, the Washington Kastles were recognized... (Full story …)

Watch Washington Kastles' 34th-consecutive win

Last night, the Washington Kastles of World Team Tennis defeated the Boston Lobsters for their 34th-consecutive win. The victory gives the Kastles one of the longest winning streaks in major U.S. pro sports history and their streak is one better... (Full story …)

July 9, 2013

Smyczek upsets Querrey; Hewitt, Karlovic triumph

Wednesday will be a busy day at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships with all 8 second round matches on the schedule, including defending champion John Isner versus Adrian Mannarino. (Full story …)

HEAD Penn players haul in the medals

HEAD Penn’s future of racquetball wins an impressive 12 medals! (Full story …)

Wagner, Bryans earn USOC June honors

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Top performances throughout June earned wheelchair tennis player David Wagner (Chula Vista, Calif.) Athlete of the Month recognition, while the men’s doubles team of Bob Bryan (Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.) and Mike Bryan (Wesley Chapel, Fla.)... (Full story …)

July 8, 2013

Isner cruises into second round

Day 2 Order of Play features Querrey, Hewitt, Ram (Full story …)

July 7, 2013

Wimble Done: Murray writes tennis history

Murray wins HEAD-to-HEAD final to become first British champion since 1936 (Full story …)

8 of Top-10 Americans in action at HoF Championships

Tomorrow's first day of matches will feature two-time defending champion John Isner versus Ryan Harrison, followed by New Englander James Blake versus Adrian Mannarino of France. In the first match on Center Court, 15-year-old Stefan Kozlov makes his ATP World Tour debut. (Full story …)

July 5, 2013

Newport wild cards awarded

The Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, which is the first U.S. stop of the summer for the ATP World Tour, begins on Monday, July 8 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I. (Full story …)

July 3, 2013

World Team Tennis season kicks off in July

Venus Williams, Andy Roddick Among Stars to be Featured in Live Primetime Matches (Full story …)

June 30, 2013

USTA, PTR, USPTA to present 10U Conference

The USTA, together with the PTR and USPTA, will host a two-day 10 and Under Tennis conference that will feature coaching/teaching presentations from world-renowned speakers on topics such as how to work with young players, growing your business, and player... (Full story …)

June 18, 2013

Mylan WTT sets TV and live streaming schedule

Mylan WTT Preview Show presented by Wilson begins airing in mid-June; First national telecast features Venus Williams on July 9 (Full story …)

June 13, 2013

Tennis Buying Show to be held in Orlando, FL

USPTA will host silent auction during buying show (Full story …)

June 11, 2013

Tonic named official partner of So Cal Open

WTA Premier 700 Tennis Event Scheduled for July 27-August 4 at LaCosta Resort and Spa (Full story …)

June 8, 2013

Tickets to the US Open go on sale Monday

Tickets Will Go On Sale Starting at 9:00 a.m. ET at USOpen.org and Ticketmaster Outlets (Full story …)

June 6, 2013

Djokovic/Nadal semi-final to air live on Tennis Channel

LOS ANGELES — The television home of the French Open has also been the television home of Novak Djokovic (1) and Rafael Nadal (3) as the two Grand Slam champions have played seven of their combined 10 French Open matches... (Full story …)

June 3, 2013

Seventeen-year-old Gianluigi Quinzi wins first pro title

Seventeen-year-old Gianluigi Quinzi of Italy won his first professional title today by defeating Lamine Ouahab, 7-6, 1-6, 6-4, in the final of the Men’s $10,000 Futures in Casablanca, Morocco. Quinzi, who turned 17 on February 1, is currently ranked #460... (Full story …)

May 30, 2013

Blake to play Newport in July

A Connecticut native, Blake is a fan favorite in New England. The former world top-5 player joins a strong player field of top Americans set to compete in Newport this summer, including John Isner, Sam Querrey, Ryan Harrison, and Jack Sock. Tickets for the tournament are on sale now on HallofFameTennisChampionships.com. Additional seats, located in the shade, have recently been released and are available for purchase via phone at (401) 849-6053 (Full story …)

Mt. Sinai Medical partners with USTA and US Open

Top-Ranked Institution to Develop Comprehensive Health and Wellness Guidelines for Professional and Recreational Tennis Players in the U.S. Alexis Chiang Colvin, MD, named Chief Medical Officer of the USTA (Full story …)

May 26, 2013

Tennis Channel offers French Open to fans everywhere

Free Tennis Channel Everywhere App Brings Network to Mobile Device (Full story …)

May 23, 2013

HEAD Penn dominates pro racquetball championships

Fullerton, Calif. — HEAD Penn players stormed the finals in the Professional Divisions at the season ending Grand Slam event in Southern California with 3 of the 4 finalists swinging HEAD frames. Paola Longoria - the No. 1 women’s racquetball... (Full story …)

May 10, 2013

Hewitt to play HoF Championships in July

Hewitt will return to Newport for the second year in a row, following a successful run at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships last year, which brought him into the tournament final. Tickets for the tournament are on sale now on HallofFameTennisChampionships.com. (Full story …)

May 6, 2013

Paola Longoria captures season title

Herndon, Va. — In the midst of the longest match and tournament winning streak the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) has ever seen, HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria captured her fourth Season Championship of her career. With her win at the... (Full story …)

May 3, 2013

Nadal supports Madrid 2020

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is one of the staunchest supporters of the Madrid 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid, as he made clear at Thursday’s launch of the 12th Mutua Madrid Open, held at the Spanish capital’s Caja Magica... (Full story …)

April 30, 2013

Longoria extends record streak in at the Alamo

SAN ANTONIO — In the shadows of the Alamo, the top female professional racquetball players in the world battled it out in the Championship Final. Two HEAD Penn players met face to face, but only one woman could come out... (Full story …)

CSI star to visit Andre Agassi Prep

Students at Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy will meet CSI: Crime Scene Investigation star Elisabeth Shue. Students will participate in a Q & A session and learn about a career in the arts.... (Full story …)

April 25, 2013

ITHF to screen Battle of the Sexes broadcast

This September will mark the 40th anniversary of King's historic victory over Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes match, an event that created heightened awareness for gender equality. King will be present at a special screening of the match on the big screen at the Casino Theatre at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday, July 14. Tickets for the event are on sale now. (Full story …)

April 23, 2013

USTA Smashzone Mobile to launch third tour

Interactive Fan Attraction Tour to Kick Off in Pittsburgh on April 27 (Full story …)

USPTA World Conference heads to Orlando

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s World Conference will be held Sept. 23-27 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla. The conference, which is the premier educational event for the tennis industry, gets a new look this year.... (Full story …)

April 22, 2013

Djokovic wins first Monte Carlo title

Kennelbach/Austria — HEAD racquet rebel Novak Djokovic played what he called the best clay match of his career to make his Monte Carlo trophy breakthrough with a 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) victory over Rafael Nadal in the final that ended Nadal’s... (Full story …)

April 18, 2013

Serena leads U.S. Fed Cup team into battle

Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and Varvara Lepchenko Round Out American Squad On Hand to Host Sweden in Florida (Full story …)

April 15, 2013

NFTC announces playoff sites

Top family tennis teams at super regional events in College Park, Mobile, Kansas City and Long Beach to compete for the national championship in August in New York City (Full story …)

April 4, 2013

Querrey, Sock to play Hall of Fame

Sam Querrey, the current No. 1 American, and Jack Sock will join defending champion John Isner and Ryan Harrison for the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, setting up a strong American contingent in the player field for the first American tour stop of the ATP World Tour summer season. - - Tickets for the tournament are on sale now on www.HallofFameTennisChampionships.com - (Full story …)

April 3, 2013

Top teams to compete in Surprise, AZ

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. —The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced that co-ed intramural and club tennis teams representing 64 colleges and universities across the country have qualified for the 2013 USTA Tennis on Campus National Championship to be played... (Full story …)

March 31, 2013

HEAD Penn is Golden at Pan Am Championships

Cali, Colombia — Holding six Pan American Championship gold medals already, HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria was able to add another to her collection with her win in the Women’s Singles Division at the 2013 Pan Am Championships in Colombia. Paola’s... (Full story …)

March 26, 2013

U.S. names Davis Cup team

Tickets remain available as three-day packages through idahotickets.com; World No. 1 Novak Djokovic named to Serbian team. (Full story …)

March 24, 2013

Knoth completes championship college career

Tempe, Arizona — For the fourth time in as many years, HEAD Penn’s Taylor Knoth reached the final of the USA Racquetball Intercollegiate Championships Men’s Singles Division. As a freshman in 2010 playing for the University of Oregon, Knoth stormed... (Full story …)

March 21, 2013

Longines partners with USTA National Spring Championships

TOURNAMENT WILL SERVE AS QUALIFIER FOR LONGINES’ YOUTH TENNIS INITIATIVE FUTURE TENNIS ACES - ON THE ROAD TO THE FRENCH OPEN (Full story …)

March 17, 2013

2013 BNP Paribas Open sets attendance records

More Than 380,000 Fans Attend The Tournament; Classic Series Ticket Packages For 2014 Event On Sale Wednesday (Full story …)

March 15, 2013

Redfoo, Ramamurthy ready to rock the Playoffs

Redfoo and Sendhil Ramamurthy are known for their success in music and television, but now they have their sights set on the biggest stage in tennis—the 2013 US Open. Redfoo will compete in the USTA Northern California sectional qualifying tournament.... (Full story …)

March 7, 2013

U.S. names ITF Seniors World teams

Forty Americans to Participate in Senior Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition (Full story …)

March 6, 2013

US Open National playoffs return for 4th season

ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 15 FOR ALL 13 SECTIONAL QUALIFYING TOURNAMENTS (Full story …)

USPTA kicks off 2013 national tournament series

USPTA Clay Court Championships marks first in the series. (Full story …)

ASBA to Offer Technical Meeting in San Antonio

Exhibit hall opportunities available to industry members (Full story …)

March 5, 2013

340 hours of match coverage in March

15 Days of Live Play Devoted to Sport's "Fifth Slams," with 12-Hour, Daylong Telecasts. Hosted by Hall of Famer Tracy Austin and Sportscaster Brett Haber, New Daily Show. Live at the BNP Paribas Open to Air from Set on Indian Wells Tournament Grounds. (Full story …)

March 2, 2013

Alpari sponsors BNP Paribas Showdown

NEW YORK — Alpari (US), LLC (“Alpari”), a global provider of online foreign exchange (“forex”) and futures trading services, today announces the company’s sponsorship of the BNP Paribas Showdown taking place at Madison Square Garden on March 4, 2013. “Our... (Full story …)

March 1, 2013

ITHF Class of 2013 to be announced March 4

NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2013 will be announced on Monday, March 4. The announcement will be made in a joint press conference celebrating World Tennis Day and the BNP Paribas Showdown, which will... (Full story …)

February 24, 2013

ITHF Class of 2013 Enshrinees to be announced

The Hall of Fame Class of 2013 will be announced as part of the World Tennis Day festivities, and will be honored in a Center Court celebration at Madison Square Garden that evening during the BNP Paribas Showdown- sure to... (Full story …)

February 19, 2013

Carson wins National Doubles Championship

Phoenix, AZ — After reaching a career high ranking of No. 6 on the International Racquetball Tour earlier last week, HEAD Penn’s Tony Carson (Denver,Colorado) continued playing the best racquetball of his career in the Arizona sunshine thispast weekend. Along... (Full story …)

February 14, 2013

U.S. to host Sweden in 2013 Fed Cup

The United States Fed Cup Team will host Sweden in the 2013 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoff April 20-21 at a site to be determined. The International Tennis Federation announced the draws for the World Group and... (Full story …)

February 12, 2013

Roddick, Stephens top Mylan WTT player draft

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Andy Roddick is returning to the tennis courts this summer. The former world number one was the top pick in today’s Mylan World TeamTennis Marquee Draft. Roddick, who first started with Mylan WTT in 2000, will... (Full story …)

February 11, 2013

HEAD racquet rebels sweep to three ATP titles

Kennelbach/Austria — HEAD racquet rebels finished a breakthrough week with three ATP World Tour titles. In Montpellier, Richard Gasquet won his second trophy of the season with his YouTek™ IG Extreme, while Marin Cilic marked his third tournament victory in... (Full story …)

February 10, 2013

Cooperrider wins Florida State Championship

The HEAD Penn junior began her racquetball career at the age of four (Full story …)

February 7, 2013

U.S. begins 2013 Fed Cup chase

Captain Mary Joe Fernandez Leads Americans into First Round Against Italy (Full story …)

USTA Player Development adds five programs

Three Program Renewals, Two New Agreements Set Nationwide Network of Regional Training Centers at 17 (Full story …)

February 3, 2013

Davis Cup tie coming to Boise, ID in April

Matches to be Played at Taco Bell Arena on the Campus of Boise State University; Idaho Becomes 34th State to Host Davis Cup (Full story …)

January 30, 2013

USTA Player Development expands program

Erik Kortland Hired to Coach Kids Ages 9-13 in New Feeder Program First Open Tryout to be Held Feb. 2 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Full story …)

US names Fed Cup team to play Italy

Matches to be played on an indoor red clay court in Rimini, Italy, February 9-10 (Full story …)

Mylan WTT announces 2013 dates, finals

38th season starts July 7 (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

Azarenka wins 2nd Australian Open

Armed with Her Wilson Juice, Vika Azarenka Defeats Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, Holds No. 1 Ranking. (Full story …)

January 24, 2013

Sea Colony Tennis Center announces schedule

The Bethany Beach tennis center is among the top regional, national and global tennis facilities and is host to junior and adult tournaments throughout the year. The Sea Colony Recreational Association is professionally managed by ResortQuest Delaware. (Full story …)

January 23, 2013

USPTA holds open houses

Connecting Tennis on Campus participants with USPTA conventions and career opportunities in the sport. (Full story …)

January 22, 2013

Courier names U.S. Davis Cup team

Tickets remain available as individual sessions and three-day packages through Ticketmaster.com, 1-888-484-8782 or at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Box Office (Full story …)

January 21, 2013

Wilson Team into the AO quarterfinals

In an all Wilson battle, Roger Federer swings his Pro Staff 90 to defeat Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals. Victoria Azarenka uses her Wilson Juice 100 to take a 6-1 6-1 win over Vesnina to reach... (Full story …)

January 15, 2013

NFTC takes family game night to the courts

Tennis facilities have until February 28 to register as a host site (Full story …)

January 1, 2013

2013 WTA season begins in Shenzhen

Under Cloudy Skies, Quality of Play Shines Brightly on Day One of the Shenzhen Longgang Gemdale Open (Full story …)

December 27, 2012

Hopman Cup live on Tennis Channel

Stars Venus Williams and John Isner to Represent United States in Prestigious Mixed-Doubles Tournament (Full story …)

December 9, 2012

Longoria continues winning streak

Paola has now won 13 consecutive LPRT Tier 1 Events. (Full story …)

December 5, 2012

Live video of Federer exhibition matches

All 6 Matches of Gillette Federer Tour through South America to be Streamed Live on new Roger Federer YouTube Channel. Launch of new YouTube channel will provide Federer Fans with access to unique content and events. (Full story …)

December 1, 2012

New WTA tournament in China

It is with great excitement that the city of Shenzhen, China, title sponsor Gemdale, a Shenzhen property developer listed on the Shanghai stock exchange, and the WTA, the Chinese Tennis Association, IMG, CCTV 5, the Municipal Government of Shenzhen, and... (Full story …)

November 26, 2012

Fredell, McCarthy win Necker Cup Challenge

Colorado Springs doubles team defeats regional winners from across the United States to play with the pros in elite tennis competition (Full story …)

November 18, 2012

Berdych wins Davis Cup with Czech team

Prague/Czech Republic — HEAD racquet rebel Tomas Berdych made history when Czech Republic won the first Davis Cup trophy for the first time as independent nation, defeating Spain 3-2. Berdych’s teammate, Radek Stepanek became a national tennis hero after flinching... (Full story …)

November 16, 2012

Ferrer leads Spain in Davis Cup final

Battle with Czech Republic is 2009 Title Rematch (Full story …)

November 14, 2012

Students showcase their skills

Doubles Champion Eric Butorac Encourages High School Juniors and Seniors (Full story …)

USPTA Conference to take place in Florida

Early registration extended to Nov. 19 (Full story …)

Djokovic wins ATP World Tour Finals

Finishes the season as World No. 1. (Full story …)

November 13, 2012

'Tennis Fantasies' celebrates 25th year

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — Camaraderie and competition were the watchwords for the 25th rendition of tennis’ longest-running and most successful fantasy camp, “Tennis Fantasies with John Newcombe and the Legends.” This year’s camp was held October 21 - 26 at... (Full story …)

November 8, 2012

Davis Cup tickets available Dec. 7th

Matches to be played at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, February 1-3 (Full story …)

November 6, 2012

New date for PTR symposium

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its annual International Tennis Symposium, May 2-5, 2013, at the newly renovated Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. The Symposium attracts tennis teachers and coaches from more... (Full story …)

November 5, 2012

Maui Jim at the Valencia Open

Lahaina, HI — Focused on improving visibility during sports, Maui Jim, the fastest growing manufacturer of premium polarized sunglasses, once again provided eyewear for use by the line judges at this past week’s Valencia 500 Open 2012 tennis tournament in... (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 …)

October 25, 2012

PTR to host 10 & Under Tennis Conference

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that it will hold its inaugural 10 & Under Tennis Conference February 15-17, 2013, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This event will provide the unique skills and knowledge necessary... (Full story …)

October 21, 2012

Elias wins title in Rio

Twenty-one-year-old Gastao Elias won Peugeot Tennis Cup, an ATP Tour Challenger event, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil today by defeating Boris Pashanski 6-3, 7-5. Elias, a former top 10 junior and 2007 Eddie Herr Champion, was not seeded in the... (Full story …)

Watson wins first WTA tour event

Young British Star Fights Off Four Match Points in Win Japan Open title. (Full story …)

Ashour wins U.S. Open

Defeats Fellow Dunlop Player Greg Gaultier in Final (Full story …)

October 19, 2012

2012 Wimbledon Finals

Available on DVD November 13th (Full story …)

October 18, 2012

Williams, Sharapova highlight Championship field

Daylong Coverage Planned as Eight Top Points Earners of 2012 Convene in Istanbul, Turkey, for Annual TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships. Close to 40 Live Hours on Tap During Six-Day, Round-Robin Competition. (Full story …)

US Open Racquetball Championship

Minneapolis — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria, world’s No. 1 ranked female racquetball player, continued her dominance on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) in winning her third United Healthcare US OPEN Racquetball Championship. The US OPEN is the racquetball’s premier... (Full story …)

October 16, 2012

USTA selects Davis Cup venue

Florida native Jim Courier to Lead U.S. Davis Cup Team In Its Third Home Tie Since 2009 (Full story …)

Mylan WTT Smash Hits raises record amount

$1 million as Team Billie Jean beats Team Elton 19-17 (Full story …)

WTT and Mylan announce collaboration

PITTSBURGH and NEW YORK — Mylan (Nasdaq: MYL), one of the world’s leading generics and specialty pharmaceutical companies, and World TeamTennis (WTT) today announced a three-year agreement whereby Mylan will serve as the title sponsor of WTT, which will be... (Full story …)

October 11, 2012

10 and Under Tennis Conference in Houston

Conference is set for November (Full story …)

October 10, 2012

Prince sponsors Powershares tour

MULTI-YEAR DEAL BEGINS WITH THIS WEEKS TOUR LAUNCH (Full story …)

Fall Tennis on Campus teams announced

32 Squads from 24 Schools to Compete in Hilton Head (Full story …)

September 25, 2012

TIA to hold facility workshops

Presented by the Tennis Industry Association Oct. 13 - 14. (Full story …)

September 20, 2012

Mylan WTT Smash Hits lineup

Top young Americans added. (Full story …)

Catch the excitement of The Tennis Show

Were you unable to attend The Tennis Show 2012 at this year’s US Open? Do you want to find out more information on specific tennis manufacturers, service providers, and organizations that were at the Show? Interested to see how attendees... (Full story …)

September 17, 2012

US quad doubles teams wins

Doubles Squad Captured Third Gold Medal at 2012 Paralympic Games In London (Full story …)

September 13, 2012

US to take on Spain

Captain Jim Courier Leads John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan into Semifinal Competition (Full story …)

September 11, 2012

TIA to hold tennis facility workshop

Two-day conference on Hilton Head Island, SC, features top tennis industry speakers and focuses on building healthy profits. (Full story …)

September 10, 2012

Historic Triumph for Murray at the US Open

New York — Unbelievable match, epic win: Andy Murray wrote British tennis history. The Gold medalist of the London Olympics won a HEAD to HEAD battle of racquet rebels, winning his first Grand Slam title with a 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6,... (Full story …)

Wilson women battle in US Open final

Serena Williams Defeats Victoria Azarenka in 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 Sets for 15th Grand Slam Title (Full story …)

Five families take home titles

18 Teams from Around the Country Competed in 2012 National Family Tennis Championship from September 6-9 in Naples, Fla. (Full story …)

September 6, 2012

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 4, 2012

Courier names Davis Cup team

MATCH TO BE STREAMED LIVE ON USTA.COM. The 11th meeting between the U.S. and Spain in Davis Cup will take place at Parque Hermanos Castro in Gijon, Spain, September 14-16 (Full story …)

August 31, 2012

Wilson and Tennis channel ring NASDAQ's bell

CHICAGO — Wilson Sporting Goods Co. President Chris Considine, along with Tennis Channel Chairman and CEO Ken Solomon and Wilson player Melanie Oudin, rang the NASDAQ Opening Bell remotely today from the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing... (Full story …)

August 28, 2012

US Open green initiative in 5th year

FLUSHING, N.Y. — The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced today that it is marking the fifth year of its environmental initiatives at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the US Open, which annually attracts more than... (Full story …)

August 27, 2012

Pro tennis comes to New Braunfels

USTA Pro Circuit Women’s $50,000 Challenger begins October 28 (Full story …)

AmEx provides digital advantage

NEW YORK — In its 19th year as a US Open partner, American Express is introducing a suite of innovative digital and on-site benefits, designed to serve tennis fans the best of the US Open, both on and off the... (Full story …)

August 25, 2012

Nintendo Serves up Mario Tennis Open Fun

Mario Tennis Open Puts a New Spin on Tennis Action at USTA’s Annual Tennis and Music Festival (Full story …)

August 23, 2012

AETNA to sponsor children's activities

Multi-Year Commitment To United States Tennis Association Continues this Year with Activities on Arthur Ashe Kids Day, Other Events at the 2012 US Open and throughout 2013. Community-based Tennis Programs Aim to Provide Health Activities Through Tennis and Engage Diverse Populations (Full story …)

August 22, 2012

Azarenka named top seed

All Three 2012 Grand Slam Champions Seeded Among Top Four (Full story …)

August 21, 2012

Exhibition: 'Tennis and the Olympics'

Also in the Hall of Fame's Gallery at the US Open, the Arthur Ashe Learning Center will present a photo exhibit called Arthur Ashe as Amateur: 1966. Both exhibitions will be located alongside the US Open bookstore in the Chase Center and are open daily for all US Open ticket holders. (Full story …)

August 20, 2012

Mueller and Reix win playoffs

2010 Champion Mueller and Former World No. 250 Reix Advance to the 2012 US Open Qualifying Tournament Held August 21-24 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Full story …)

Tennis industry gathers to celebrate

The Tennis Show 2012 will include exhibitors, Tennis Forum and Tennis Industry Hall of Fame induction of legendary coach Nick Bollettieri (Full story …)

Wilson tour update

Armed with his Wilson Pro Staff, Roger Federer wins his 5th Cincinnati title after defeating Djokovic 6-0 7-6. Petra Kvitova used her Wilson Steam racket to win Montreal and reach the semis of Cincinnati. Milos Raonic reaches a career high... (Full story …)

August 19, 2012

US Open announces Jr. wildcards

FLUSHING, N.Y. — The USTA announced today the names of six boys and eight girls who have been offered wild card entries into the 2012 US Open boys’ and girls’ singles championships. Two additional boys’ main draw wild cards are... (Full story …)

August 18, 2012

Winston-Salem Open Holds Draw

Qualifying Rounds Begin Saturday. (Full story …)

August 17, 2012

Harrison, Nalbandian receive wildcards

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Tournament director Bill Oakes announced on Friday morning that Ryan Harrison and David Nalbandian have joined the Winston-Salem Open field as the final wildcards. Harrison, 20, is generally regarded as the next rising American star. He currently... (Full story …)

August 16, 2012

WTT final line-ups

Tennis legends, historic win streak to highlight weekend of championship tennis at Family Circle Tennis Center (Full story …)

Monfils Withdraws from Winston-Salem Open

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Gael Monfils’ comeback from a knee injury won’t start at the Winston-Salem Open after all. The 25-year-old Frenchman informed tournament director Bill Oakes that he will be unable to compete in the second annual tournament, which starts... (Full story …)

Bryan brothers play ping-pong for charity

Identical twins and world champion tennis players Mike and Bob Bryan now have their Career Golden Slam, having racked up 11 Men’s Doubles career Grand Slam Titles and a gold in London. They will be in NYC for the U.S.... (Full story …)

August 15, 2012

Ultracushion selected for Fed Cup Final

The Novacrylic Ultracushion® system manufactured by Nova Sports USA (Milford, MA) has been selected for November’s 2012 Fed Cup final between the Czech Republic and Serbia. The Federation Cup defending champions (Czech Republic) will host the event at Prague’s 17,000... (Full story …)

Players compete for Pro-Am slot

Tournament winners advance to Necker Cup, Dec. 9-13, on Richard Branson’s Necker Island (Full story …)

Wilson players bring home the most medals

Serena Williams Wins Gold in Singles and Doubles with Wilson Blade Team; Roger Federer Wins Silver in Singles with Wilson Pro Staff 90 (Full story …)

August 14, 2012

Berdych receives wildcard for Winston-Salem Open

World-ranked No. 7 joins tournament field. Seats Sold Out in Key Sections for Finals (Full story …)

August 10, 2012

USPTA announces conference speaker lineup

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s World Conference on Tennis will be held Sept. 16-21 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif. The speakers this year include Nick Bollettieri, Vic Braden, Barbara Fackel, Rod Heckelman, Jose... (Full story …)

August 8, 2012

Esurance joins Bryan brothers

Facebook Users Can Help Influence the Distribution of a $50,000 Donation That Will Help Young People in Need (Full story …)

August 3, 2012

Monfils receives wildcard for Winston-Salem

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Gael Monfils will compete in the Winston-Salem Open at Wake Forest University Aug. 18-25. He is the second wildcard player named to the tournament and is currently ranked No. 19 after being as high as No. 7... (Full story …)

August 1, 2012

Winston-Salem box seats available

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem Open at Wake Forest University, which will take place August 18-25, has released 100 box seats for individual sessions. The additional box seats are located in the stadium court’s East Champion section. Individual session prices... (Full story …)

July 31, 2012

PTR celebrates 10 & Under Tennis Month

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry’s Junior Development (10 & under) Workshops have educated and certified more than 1,000 tennis coaches since February of 2011. In honor of this milestone, PTR is pleased to announce that August is... (Full story …)

July 30, 2012

Fish to Meet Fans and Sign Autographs

Top-ranked American tennis player Mardy Fish, the men’s favorite going into the 2012 Citi Open, will be greeting fans and signing autographs at the flagship Citibank Foggy Bottom branch at 2221 I Street NW in Washington, DC from 12:00-1:00 pm... (Full story …)

July 29, 2012

Blake and Baker Highlight Monday Action

2012 Citi Open Top Seed Mardy Fish, No. 2 Alexandr Dolgopolov, No. 4 Tommy Haas and No. 8 Sam Querrey Set to play on Tuesday, July 31 (Full story …)

July 27, 2012

Har-Tru hosts junior workout

Har-Tru Sports, the leading manufacturer of clay courts, recently teamed up with USTA NorCal to provide some of California’s top juniors the unique opportunity to train on clay courts on July 9 and 10. In an effort to inspire young... (Full story …)

July 26, 2012

USPTA buying show Sept. 19th

Limited booths still available (Full story …)

July 25, 2012

USTA hires F. Skip Gilbert

Former USA Triathlon and USA Swimming Executive Joins USTA as Managing Director, Professional Tennis Operations, and US Open Tournament Manager. (Full story …)

July 23, 2012

Cibulkova Captures WTA Title in Carlsbad

Greenville, SC — Slovakian WTA Tour star Dominika Cibulkova continued her run of stellar play in 2012 with a win in Carlsbad, California on Sunday in the Mercury Insurance Open. She took out top-seeded Marion Bartoli of France 6-1, 7-5... (Full story …)

Farmers Classic issues wild cards

Brian Baker, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock Issued Wild Cards for Farmers Classic, July 23-29, at LA Tennis Center-UCLA (Full story …)

July 21, 2012

Americans headline draw at Farmers Classic

Two-time Champion Sam Querrey, James Blake and Americans Brian Baker, Steve Johnson and Jack Sock slated at Farmers Classic, July 23-29 at the LA Tennis Center-UCLA (Full story …)

July 19, 2012

Military appreciation at Farmers Classic

LOS ANGELES — With successful players like Stan Smith and Vic Seixas on its list of champions, the Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes Benz, has built a tradition of celebrating the American military and its veterans. The 86th edition of... (Full story …)

July 17, 2012

2012 US Open National Playoffs results

The last three Sectional Qualifying Tournaments are completed with 12 players advancing to the US Open National Playoffs. (Full story …)

Citi Open Enhances Fan Experience

New grandstand court, Citi Open Radio promotion and Chef Challenge featuring Bryan Voltaggio and Victor Albisu among added offerings for fans (Full story …)

July 16, 2012

Mercury Insurance teams with tennis

Community outreach and world-class women’s pro tennis blend for this week’s event at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. (Full story …)

July 15, 2012

PTR Wimbledon Symposium a Success

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) hosted the inaugural PTR Wimbledon Symposium, June 28-29, in London, England. A strong group of presenters led the successful PTR Wimbledon Symposium, including: Judy Murray, LTA Fed Cup Captain; Roger Draper,... (Full story …)

July 14, 2012

Isner and Hewitt in Newport final

NEWPORT, R.I. — John Isner will set out to defend his title at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships tomorrow, while Australian Lleyton Hewitt aims for his 29th ATP World Tour title from the other side of the net.... (Full story …)

July 13, 2012

Isner to face Harrison in semifinals

Lleyton Hewitt will face Rajeev Ram. (Full story …)

July 12, 2012

Hewitt and Ram advance to Newport semifinals

NEWPORT, R.I. — The first two semifinal spots at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships were filled today by Australian Lleyton Hewitt and Newport’s 2009 singles and doubles champion Rajeev Ram. Hewitt defeated Israel’s Dudi Sela in straight sets... (Full story …)

July 11, 2012

Isner tops Mahut in quick match

Kei Nishikori advances in Singles and Doubles, Lleyton Hewitt earns Quarterfinal spot. (Full story …)

US Open Series TV coverage

Weekly Tournament Schedule Features Nine Events During Summer Hard-Court Season before US Open (Full story …)

Winston-Salem Open Player Field

Nearly Half of Top 50 Players Coming to Winston-Salem. (Full story …)

July 10, 2012

Wilson sweeps Wimbledon juniors titles

Eugenie Bouchard Triumphs with Wilson Steam. Filip Peliwo Wins With Wilson Blade. (Full story …)

Groups to perform at Farmers Classic

"The Spinners" and "Sax and the City" to Perform During Early-Round Super Sessions at 86th-annual Farmers Classic, July 23-29 at the Los Angeles Tennis Center-UCLA (Full story …)

July 9, 2012

Venus help open new Jamba Juice in DC

Two-Day Celebration Planned to Highlight the Company’s Commitment to Healthy Communities and Support of the Local Economy (Full story …)

July 8, 2012

Federer wins 7th Wimbledon title

Reclaims number 1 ranking with record 17th victory at a major tournament. (Full story …)

July 7, 2012

Serena wins 5th Wimbledon

14th career major title, 42nd career title. Defeats Radwanska with Wilson Blade Team Racket. (Full story …)

Marry, Nielsen partner for historic win

Marray is First Brit to Win Wimbledon Doubles Crown Since 1936. Duo Are First Ever Wild Card Wimbledon Doubles Winners. (Full story …)

July 5, 2012

2012 US Open wild card events

USTA Player Development announced that it will award wild cards into the 2012 US Open to the American woman and the American man who earn the most ranking points at select USTA Pro Circuit events this summer. The USTA first... (Full story …)

July 2, 2012

Harrison awarded final Newport wild card

This will be the third Newport appearance for the young American who cracked the world top-50 just before Wimbledon and was recently named to the US Olympic team. -- Harrison is a great addition to a strong player field in Newport that features 10 world top-60 players and 18 Olympians, including John Isner, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic, Lleyton Hewitt, and Bob & Mike Bryan. (Full story …)

June 29, 2012

100th ranked Rosol upsets Nadal

CHICAGO — In one of the greatest upsets in tennis history, No. 100 ranked Lukas Rosol defeated world No. 2 and five time Wimbledon finalist, Rafael Nadal, in the second round of this year’s Wimbledon. Using the Wilson Six.One 95... (Full story …)

American Juniors at Wimbledon

World Junior No. 1 Taylor Townsend Leads U.S. Girls’ Contingent; USTA International Spring Champion Mitchell Krueger Leads U.S. Boys (Full story …)

June 27, 2012

Newport player field to feature Olympians

Team USA's John Isner, Donald Young and the Bryan Brothers are among players committed to the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, to be hosted in Newport, R.I., July 9-15. With 17 Olympic tennis players in the field, the tournament offer the unique opportunity for fans who can't make it to London 2012 to still catch some of this summer's most exciting pro tennis. (Full story …)

June 26, 2012

New Ladies Retreats at Amelia Island

The famous Cliff Drysdale Tennis Ladies Retreats, also known as the “Best Weeks in Tennis,” have added another luxurious location to their list of annual girls’ getaways at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation resort. (Full story …)

USTA names Olympic teams

U.S. Women Feature Olympic Gold Medalists Venus and Serena Williams, as well as World No. 1 Doubles Players Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond. John Isner and Andy Roddick Lead Men’s Team with 11-Time Grand Slam Champions, 2008 Bronze Medalists Bob and Mike Bryan. (Full story …)

June 25, 2012

Citi Open Player Field Announced

Tournament welcomes world No. 12 Mardy Fish and Features Top International Players Alexandr Dolgopolov, Kevin Anderson, Mikhail Youzhny, Former World No. 2 Tommy Haas and returning American star Sam Querrey. Tournament features a WTA International Level event led by Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and will showcase rising American stars, Sloane Stephens and Vania King. (Full story …)

June 22, 2012

Tennis Channel extends Macatee's role

Multiyear Agreement Keeps Sports Broadcasting Star at all Four Majors. Changes in store for Fifth Year of Wimbledon Primetime as Mary Carillo Joins Telecast and 14-Hour Coverage Windows are Unveiled with New, State-of-the-Art Set. (Full story …)

June 20, 2012

3 Americans to play Farmers Classic

Tickets on Sale Now for July 23-29 Tournament at UCLA (Full story …)

June 18, 2012

Sock awarded Newport wild card

The up and coming young American will make his Newport debut and join a strong player field for the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. Other players committed to compete include defending champion John Isner, The Bryan Brothers, Milos Raonic, Kei Nishikori, Sam Querrey, Lleyton Hewitt, Donald Young, and Nicolas Mahut. (Full story …)

June 14, 2012

Special Events Scheduled for Campbell Championships

When the ATP World Tour heads to Newport for the only men's pro tennis event in the Northeast, the field will feature some of this season's most successful players and off court activities make it fun for tennis enthusiasts and casual fans of all ages (Full story …)

USPTA Buying Show to be held in Monterey

USPTA will host silent auction during buying show (Full story …)

Jensen Brothers Tennis Weekend

Sea Island -- July 27-29. (Full story …)

Grass Court season is officially underway

Direct from Wimbledon and just before the Olympics, some of the world’s most exciting tennis players will be heading to Newport, July 9 - 15. Committed players include: Defending champion and current world No. 10, John Isner 11-time Grand Slam... (Full story …)

June 13, 2012

Prince Juniors Dominate French Open

Boys Singles Champion Coppejans, Girls Singles Champion Beck, Girls Doubles Champion Gavrilova Provide Glimpse of Future (Full story …)

June 12, 2012

Top Americans named to collegiate team

Two-Time NCAA Men’s Champion Steve Johnson and NCAA Women’s Champion Nicole Gibbs Headline Teams (Full story …)

June 11, 2012

Babolat salutes Rafa Nadal

Again this year a Team Babolat champion has won the French Open: a seventh title for Rafael Nadal (ESP) with his Babolat Aeropro Drive GT racquet and RPM Blast string. Babolat ends this fortnight as the winning equipment manufacturer of... (Full story …)

June 7, 2012

Military Appreciation Day

On Friday, July 13, tickets will be half-price for active duty military, veterans, and families, and a Center Court Salute to the Armed Forces will take place between all matches. Hosted on the historic grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the event is the only men's pro tournament played in New England, and this year's player field features some of the most exciting players on the ATP World Tour. (Full story …)

June 6, 2012

USPTA World Conference on Tennis

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s World Conference on Tennis will be held Sept. 16-21 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif. The conference, which is the premier educational event for the tennis industry, will feature... (Full story …)

U.S. draws Italy in Fed Cup first round

The draw for the 2013 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group was held today by the International Tennis Federation at Roland Garros in Paris, and the U.S. Fed Cup Team will open the 2013 Fed Cup campaign on the... (Full story …)

June 4, 2012

Rowe to oversee HoF Championships

Rowe will manage all aspects of the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, the annual ATP World Tour event, which will be held July 9 - 15. (Full story …)

May 31, 2012

Nishikori to play in Newport

Japan's No. 1 & 2 players, world No. 18 Kei Nishikori and world No. 58 Go Soeda will join John Isner, the Bryan Brothers, Milos Raonic, Lleyton Hewitt, and Sam Querrey in an exciting player field at the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. (Full story …)

May 27, 2012

Almagro Repeats in Nice

Dunlop Tour Team Member Nets 12th ATP Title (Full story …)

May 22, 2012

Wilson Boston Open a smashing success

The 7th annual Wilson Boston Open took place last weekend, and marked yet another truly thrilling competition. Between the intense athletes and the groundbreaking equipment, this year’s tournament got some soaring reviews. Wilson Advisory Staff Member, Holvy DePauw, was the... (Full story …)

May 21, 2012

French Open coverage begins May 27th

McEnroe, Navratilova, Davenport, Carillo, Macatee, Robinson, Eagle, Haber, and Others Headed to Paris for Network. More than 250 Hours of Overall Tournament Coverage to Run from May 27-June 10, with 59 Live-Match Hours, 36 First-Run Hours of French Open Tonight and 12 Hours of Daily French Tennis Federation Highlights. At Least 300 Live-Match Hours Available for Free on tennischannel.com. (Full story …)

May 12, 2012

Tennis Across America celebrates 23 years

USPTA encourages its members to make a difference through tennis by hosting a free clinic. (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 9, 2012

U.S. players rally for Military Families

WASHINGTON — ThanksUSA today announced that Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) No. 1 Doubles Player and US Open Doubles Champion Lisa Raymond will serve as a national spokesperson for the charity, which aims to thank America’s troops through the gift of... (Full story …)

May 4, 2012

Maui Jim signs Golding

Peoria, Illinois — Maui Jim, the iconic Hawaiian sunglasses brand, has signed 18-year-old tennis star Oliver Golding to its team of Ambassadors Created on the Hawaiian Island to make the colours shine, Maui Jim sunglasses feature proprietary PolarizedPlus2® lens technology... (Full story …)

May 1, 2012

Nesquik to sponsor 'Little Mo' Internationals

The Bryan Brothers, World Tennis Champions, Play Exhibition Match and Lead Clinic ?This Summer at Nesquik “Little Mo” Internationals -- Forest Hills (Full story …)

April 30, 2012

Querrey to play Hall of Fame Championships

Returning for his fourth appearance in Newport, where he was the 2009 finalist, Querrey joins an exciting player field which includes defending champion John Isner, Lleyton Hewitt, Milos Raonic, and Bob and Mike Bryan. (Full story …)

April 24, 2012

Longest-ever major final now on DVD

2012 Australian Open Men’s Final Djokovic vs Nadal (Full story …)

Citi to sponsor DC tournament

2012 Event to be held July 28 - August 5 will also feature a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) International Level Tournament (Full story …)

Jensen brothers join Sea Island program

Renowned Doubles Team Brings New Excitement and Energy to Sea Island’s Top-Notch Tennis Program (Full story …)

April 23, 2012

Hall of Famers receive rings

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco presented the one-of-a-kind rings, which celebrate their great achievements in the sport and the honor of Hall of Fame induction. (Full story …)

Wilson racquets power Czech team to finals

Petra Kvitova Takes Wilson Steam 100, Lucie Safarova Takes Wilson Juice 100 to Team’s Second Consecutive Fed Cup Final (Full story …)

Atlanta event has a new name

BB&T ATLANTA OPEN TO BE PLAYED AT ATLANTIC STATION IN THE HEART OF MIDTOWN ATLANTA JULY 14-22 (Full story …)

April 20, 2012

TGA launches new franchises

Youth sports firm growing tennis in partnership with the USTA through business ownership opportunities nationwide (Full story …)

Sarasota players confirmed for Roland Garros

If Your Plans Do Not Include a Trip to the French Open, Come See Three of the World’s Top Players at the Sarasota Open this Weekend! (Full story …)

April 19, 2012

U.S. Junior teams announced

Girls’ World Junior Tennis Team Won Four Consecutive Titles from 2007-10 (Full story …)

Serena leads U.S. Fed Cup team

Serena Williams, Christina McHale, Sloane Stephens and Liezel Huber Battle Ukraine in 2013 Cup Qualifier (Full story …)

April 13, 2012

Sarasota Open names wild cards

Smyczek and Williams Named USTA Wild Card Selections for Sarasota Open Men’s Invitational Tournament. Tampa resident Tim Smyczek, is Currently Ranked at #210 and Tennessee Native, Rhyne Williams, is Currently Ranked at #370 (Full story …)

April 11, 2012

Salas Wins Pan American Gold

Win comes in Salas’ first event after suffering arm injury (Full story …)

April 10, 2012

Wilson Players Win WTA Titles

Serena Williams Wins 40th WTA Title with Wilson Blade; Lucie Safarova Wins Doubles Title with Wilson Juice at Family Circle Cup (Full story …)

2012 National Family Championships

Tennis facilities have until April 30 to register as a host site (Full story …)

April 5, 2012

U.S. to take on France in Davis Cup

Captain Jim Courier Leads John Isner, Ryan Harrison, and Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan into Quarterfinal Competition Against France (Full story …)

April 4, 2012

Mercury Insurance Open tickets on sale

Daily Grandstand Tickets for the 2012 Mercury Insurance Open Start at Just $20 (Full story …)

April 3, 2012

Hewitt to play Newport this summer

Australian tennis great and former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt joins an exciting and growing field for the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships -- the only ATP World Tour event on grass courts outside of Europe. In addition to Hewitt, committed players include defending champion and world No. 11 John Isner, world No. 1 doubles team The Bryan Brothers, and rising star Milos Raonic. (Full story …)

March 27, 2012

Courier names Davis Cup team

MATCH STREAMED LIVE ON USTA.COM; AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE FOR FIRST TIME EVER IN THE UNITED STATES. The 16th meeting between the U.S. and France in Davis Cup will take place at Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, April 6-8 (Full story …)

March 21, 2012

Querrey, Haas, Soeda, Levine to be at Sarasota

Go Soeda of Japan, Ranked at #67 and Jessie Levine, Ranked at #133, Join Haas and Querrey as the List of Confirmed Players Continues to Grow (Full story …)

Dasha Sharapova to Play

Up and Coming Tennis Player is the “New” Sharapova at Sarasota Open Ladies Invitational Tournament (Full story …)

March 19, 2012

Wilson players dominate 2012 BNP Paribas Open

Federer Wins Fourth Career BNP Paribas Open; Azarenka, 23-0, Has Longest Winning Streak on WTA Tour Since 1997 (Full story …)

March 15, 2012

Register now for US Open National Playoffs

PLAYERS AGE 14 AND OLDER CAN REGISTER FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO AGAIN EARN A SINGLES AND MIXED DOUBLES BERTH INTO THE 2012 US OPEN. (Full story …)

Eight straight for Illingworth

Dunlop Player Wins SL Green U.S. Men's Championship (Full story …)

March 14, 2012

Mercury Insurance Open ticket packages

Annual Women’s Pro Tour Stop at La Costa will be July 14-22 (Full story …)

Sports greats host Top 100 countdown

All-Time Greats of Golf, Football, Hockey, Basketball and the Olympics to Appear in Five-Episode 100 Greatest of all Time Presented by Ally Bank, as Network Unveils Best Tennis Player in History (Full story …)

March 8, 2012

Tons of tournament TV coverage this month

Network's Answer to "March Madness" Includes 12-Hour Telecasts, 120-Plus Live Hours During Sport's Largest Brackets Outside the Four Majors. Coverage Begins this Weekend at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif. (Full story …)

March 7, 2012

WTT Pro League 2012 schedule

37th season starts July 9 (Full story …)

March 1, 2012

Babolat returns as sponsor of 'Little Mo'

Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, leading manufacturer of tennis racquets, announces its renewed sponsorship of the “Road to the ‘Little Mo’ Nationals.” The only tournament in the U.S. to offer the opportunity for a junior player (11 & under) to become... (Full story …)

Country Clubbers cheer on Krickstein

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Approximately 200 St. Andrews Country Club members filled the stands at the Delray Beach Stadium and Tennis Center on February 27, 2012 to watch the evening’s feature ATP Champions Tour match between Aaron Krickstein and Michael... (Full story …)

Penn launches sweepstakes on Facebook

Play Tough. Play Long. Play Pro Penn Marathon. (Full story …)

February 28, 2012

Stars come out for Key Biscayne benefit gala

Alejandro Sanz, Novac Djokovic, Andy Murray, The Bryan Brothers, Caroline Wozniacki & Kim Clijsters among the many notables to join Tony Bennett for his two-part event benefiting Exploring the Arts, Team Bryan & The Greater Miami Tennis Foundation (Full story …)

February 27, 2012

Melzer wins in Memphis

Second ATP Title for Dunlop Tour Team in Two Weeks (Full story …)

February 20, 2012

Almagro wins third Brazil Open

Fourth Win for a Dunlop Player in Five Years in Sao Paolo (Full story …)

February 14, 2012

Wilson sponsors Davis Cup and Fed Cup

The ITF announced today that it has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Wilson Racquet Sports as an international partner of Davis Cup and Fed Cup. Wilson will remain the Official Ball of Davis Cup and Fed Cup for a further... (Full story …)

February 10, 2012

U.S. Cup team defends title

Americans Diane Barker and Susan Wright Win Singles Matches to Lead U.S. Over Great Britain in Final (Full story …)

February 9, 2012

U.S. takes on Federer in Davis Cup

Mardy Fish Leads John Isner, Ryan Harrison and Mike Bryan Into First-Round Competition Against Switzerland (Full story …)

February 7, 2012

Croft Captures First Top Level Pro Tournament

Croft earns his first IRT Tier One Tournament with a win over Rocky Carson in Salt Lake City (Full story …)

February 2, 2012

Serena leads U.S. Fed Cup this weekend

Sisters Serena and Venus Williams, Christina McHale and Liezel Huber Battle Belarus and Australian Open Champion Victoria Azarenka to Compete for 2013 Cup (Full story …)

January 31, 2012

2011 US Open Men's Semifinals on DVD

Djokovic vs. Federer/Murray vs. Nadal available Feb. 28 (Full story …)

January 30, 2012

The Bryan Brothers to play Campbell's HoF

The record-setting doubles team will make their third appearance in Newport, where they are two-time past champions. Tickets for the event are on sale now, and to celebrate the addition of the talented pair to the field, a Ticket Twosome special offer is now available. - (Full story …)

January 29, 2012

NO.1 VAK on Top of the World Down Under

Novak Djokovic defends his Australian Open title in historic final (Full story …)

Australian Open to use Plexicushion through 2017

Tennis Australia, California Products’ Plexipave Division and Australian Plexipave Inc. announced an extended designation of Plexicushion Prestige as the surface of the Australian Open through 2017. This extension reinforces the decision by Tennis Australia to select Plexicushion in 2007. As... (Full story …)

Matthew wins at Tournament of Champions

Re-captures top squash ranking. (Full story …)

January 26, 2012

US Open National Playoffs return for third season

Men’s, Women’s Singles Champion Earn Wild Card into US Open Qualifying Tournament; Mixed Doubles Winners Earn Wild Card into the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. US Open National Playoffs Championships to be Played During the New Haven Open at Yale, presented by First Niagara, a US Open Series Event (Full story …)

January 24, 2012

U.S. Fed Cup team set

Venus Williams, Christina Mchale, and Liezel Huber join Serena Williams (Full story …)

January 23, 2012

Tennis Channel launches marketing initiatives

Network's New Advantage Membership Club Offers Exclusive Discounts, Access to VIP Events. Racquets Signed by Nadal, Federer, S. Williams, Sharapova and Other Stars to be Given Away to Randomly Selected Facebook Fans Each Week for Three Months (Full story …)

January 21, 2012

Free Internet streaming of the Australian Open

Ooyala named Tennis Australia’s official online media partner for streaming live matches, highlights and interviews from “The Grand Slam of the Asia Pacific” (Full story …)

January 18, 2012

Australian Open uses Plexicushion

Andover, MA ‐- The 2012 Australian Open marks the 5th consecutive year that the world‐renowned Grand Slam has selected Plexipave’s Plexicushion Prestige tennis surface. Plexicushion is selected year after year at the Australian Open, Australia’s greatest global sporting event, because... (Full story …)

January 13, 2012

Wilson takes Australian Open by storm

Wilson Ambassadors Federer, Kvitova, Lopez, Azarenka, Nishikori and Raonic Kick-off Grand Slam Opener; Azarenka and Kvitova Bring in Early Wins with Juice™ and Steam™ (Full story …)

January 10, 2012

USTA Pro Circuit begins its 33rd season

Recent US Open junior champions Jack Sock and Grace Min among the talent on display. A record 31 of 88 total tournaments to be played on clay in 2012 (Full story …)

January 9, 2012

Vickery, Rubin Capture Year’s First Singles Titles

Americans on ITF World Junior Circuit. (Full story …)

Raonic commits to play Newport

Raonic served up 35 aces in the final of this past weekend's Aircel Chennai Open to defeat world No. 9 Janko Tipsarevic and win his second ATP World Tour title. (Full story …)

December 29, 2011

Live TV Coverage of Hyundai Hopman Cup

Stars Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Mardy Fish to Represent United States in Prestigious Mixed-Doubles Tournament (Full story …)

December 19, 2011

Atlanta Championships selects site

Central Park to become Center Court (Full story …)

December 1, 2011

Longines, Shreve & Co. welcomed Agassi

Longines Swiss Watch Company and Shreve & Co. Hosted a Smash Court with tennis legend Andre Agassi (Full story …)

Nadal leads Spain against Argentina in Davis Cup final

Superstar Spaniard Leads Nation's Championship Battle With Argentina in 2008 Title Rematch (Full story …)

November 29, 2011

Navratilova, Courier, Davenport name favorite matches

LOVE 30: 30 Matches in 30 Days Culminates with Top Match of 2011 on Dec. 30. Online Poll Participants Pick Djokovic Accomplishments as Biggest Storyline of Year (Full story …)

Oudin, Ginepri Highlight AO Wild Card Playoff

Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta to Host Event December 16-18 (Full story …)

November 28, 2011

Federer wins ATP final for record 6th time

Playing in 100th Career Final, Victory Captures 70th Title (Full story …)

November 22, 2011

Austin to host fourth season of 'Academy'

2011 Edition of Weekly Sunday Tennis Lessons Begins Nov. 27, at 12 p.m. ET (Full story …)

November 16, 2011

ATP Finals coverage set

Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, Fish, Bryan Brothers and Other Top-Ranked Singles and Doubles Players Set to Converge on London's O2 Stadium for Year-End Championships Day-Long Telecasts of ATP Season's Championship Event Features Nearly 60 Live Match Hours, More than 150 Hours Overall (Full story …)

November 14, 2011

Something Shady at the Valencia Open

Peoria, Illinois — There was something shady going at the Valencia Open 500 in Spain. During this ATP World Tour tournament, that riveted Europe with some smashing tennis, spectators noticed that all the line judges were wearing sunglasses during this... (Full story …)

November 12, 2011

Dy, Quigley Win USTA/ITA Sportsmanship Awards

Seniors Showed Great Poise in Reaching Semifinals (Full story …)

SMU, USC, Ohio State, Virginia Win

USTA/ITA National Indoor titles. Frank Knocks Off Nevolo in Memorable Men's Singles Final (Full story …)

November 8, 2011

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference

Conference is set for January in Florida (Full story …)

PTR International Symposium Set

February in Orlando (Full story …)

November 7, 2011

Wilson Players Prevail in Basel

Roger Federer Wins Fifth Basel Crown; Kei Nishikori Beats World Number One Novak Djokovic (Full story …)

Myskina Honored with Fed Cup Award

The Russian tennis star and 2004 Roland Garros champion played an active role in leading two Russian teams to Fed Cup victory and was one of the nation's most successful female tennis players of all time. (Full story …)

November 6, 2011

Teams win national championship titles

California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, and New Jersey win at WTT Rec Finals at Indian Wells (Full story …)

November 3, 2011

Russia Chases Fifth Fed Cup Title

Top-Ranked Russian Vera Zvonareva Leads Russia Against the Czech Republic and Reigning Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova (Full story …)

November 2, 2011

Bringing tennis to military veterans

USTA Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to be held November 9th (Full story …)

October 27, 2011

WTT Raises $500K+ For Charities

Team Elton defeats Team Billie Jean 19-18 (Full story …)

October 26, 2011

Isner will return to Newport in 2012

The tournament, which immediately follows Wimbledon, will be held July 9 - 15, 2012 and it is the only pro tournament played on grass courts in the Americas. Tickets go on sale November 2 to members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and November 16 to the general public. (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 20, 2011

Tennis Channel to air WTA Championships

Close to 35 Live Hours Planned During Six-Day TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Daylong Coverage to Include all Singles and Doubles Matches Between Season's Top Points Earners; Prime-Time Encores for U.S. Audiences (Full story …)

October 17, 2011

'Adopt-a-Regional' Program promotes College Tennis

USTA/ITA Partnership Provides Opportunities for Fans and Future Players (Full story …)

October 12, 2011

Wimbledon Primetime to remain on Tennis Channel

Network to Expand Coverage from First Monday through Final Sunday During Prestigious Grass-Court Tournament (Full story …)

October 11, 2011

Six Sigma Tennis Goes to Notre Dame

Former Stanford Tennis Coach & Award Winning Author of Six Sigma Tennis Will Demonstrate on Behalf of the American Society for Quality at Notre Dame (Full story …)

October 8, 2011

Shabana Crowned U.S. Open Champion

Philadelphia, PA. — The weeklong Delaware Investments U.S. Open squash tournament culminated last night in a match pitting two of Dunlop’s top Tour Team members, Nick Matthew and Amr Shabana, against one another. As the top ranked player in the... (Full story …)

October 6, 2011

Racquetball players descend on Minneapolis

World's best arriving for the US Open Championships, October 5- 9 (Full story …)

October 4, 2011

USTA selects site for Fed Cup match

Serena Williams Committed to Play for United States; World No. 4 Victoria Azarenka Expected to Lead Belarus (Full story …)

Roland Garros extends TV rights agreement

For Next Decade Tennis Channel to Remain Home of the Paris major, Sport's Most Prestigious Clay-Court Championship and First of the Summer Season's Three Coveted Majors (Full story …)

September 29, 2011

USTA names Pan Am teams

Christina McHale and Irina Falconi Named to Women’s Team; Denis Kudla, Nicholas Monroe and Greg Ouellette Named to Men’s Team (Full story …)

September 26, 2011

Original 9 WTA members to reunite

WTA Founder Billie Jean King and other members of Original 9 to celebrate over 40 years of women’s professional tennis at the 40th anniversary of the Family Circle Cup. (Full story …)

September 23, 2011

Zguns wins USPTA singles title

WESLEY CHAPEL, FLA. — Adrian Zguns of Orlando, Fla., won the men’s open title at the USPTA International Championships Thursday at the Saddlebrook Resort tennis courts in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Zguns earned the championship title by defeating Oren Motevassel from... (Full story …)

September 21, 2011

Cioroch wins USPTA championship

WESLEY CHAPEL, FLA. — Agata Cioroch of Atlanta, Ga., was crowned the women’s open champion of the USPTA International Championships, which were played Tuesday at the Saddlebrook Resort tennis courts in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Cioroch earned the women’s open title... (Full story …)

September 20, 2011

USTA partners with collegiate tennis

Winner of Round-Robin Event to Receive USTA Wild Card to a USTA Pro Circuit Event (Full story …)

September 15, 2011

Djokovic and Nadal lead Davis Cup Teams

2011 US Open Champion Djokovic Competes for Serbia Against Argentina; Nadal Leads Spain Against France (Full story …)

September 14, 2011

US Open succeeds in face of hurricane

More than 650,000 Enter the Grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with the Highest-Attended Labor Day Weekend and Men’s Semi-Finals and Final in History. Overall Ratings on CBS Sports Match Best Ratings Since 2007. USOpen.org Sets Numerous Records (Full story …)

September 12, 2011

Prince Juniors on display at US Open

US Open Boys’ Singles Champion, Girls’ Doubles Champion, and Finalist All Armed with EXO3 Racquet Weaponry on Court: The future of tennis talent and technology. (Full story …)

Min upsets Garcia to win US Open title

Grace Min, a 17-year-old from Duluth, Ga., upset top-seeded Caroline Garcia of France 7-5, 7-6(3), to win the US Open girls’ singles title on Sunday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. Garcia is currently... (Full story …)

Vergeer wins 429th consecutive match

Makes wheelchair singles history at US Open. American David Wagner captures quad singles title. (Full story …)

September 9, 2011

Top players ready for BNP Paribas Showdown

Maria Sharapova vs. Caroline Wozniacki; Roger Federer vs. Andy Roddick. Event Kicks Off “Tennis Night In America” (Full story …)

Federer, Serena sail into US Open Semis

Oudin in mixed doubles finals (Full story …)

September 7, 2011

Wilson players continue to quarterfinals

Roger Federer, Andrea Petkovic, Flavia Pennetta, and Serena Williams all Scheduled to Play Today After One- Day Rain Delay (Full story …)

September 6, 2011

McEnroe, Vandeweghe join WTT Smash Hits

Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King to host charity event on Oct. 27 at Public Hall (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 3, 2011

Wilson players emerge from week one at US Open

26th Seed Flavia Pennetta Upsets 3rd Seed Maria Sharapova. Roger Federer, Mardy Fish, and Juan Martin Del Potro Advance. (Full story …)

August 31, 2011

One-of-a-Kind Auction at ITHF Ball

A preview of all auction items, and advance bidding, is available now on biddingforgood.com/tennisfameauction. The Legends Ball will be hosted on Friday, September 9 at Cipriani Wall Street, and will honor 2011 Hall of Fame inductees Andre Agassi and Peachy Kellmeyer. Limited tickets for the exclusive celebration of tennis are still available, and absentee bids will be accepted on auction items. (Full story …)

August 30, 2011

USTA expands green initiatives

Service Ware in the US Open Food Village to be 100 Percent Compostable. USTA will conduct a Consumer Waste Recycling Program to Recycle Plastics and Cans. Hybrid Vehicles Make Up 60 Percent of Transportation Fleet. (Full story …)

August 29, 2011

USOpen.org to offer more than ever

New Mobile Features Include Enhanced iPhone App, First-Ever Android App, Improved Mobile-Friendly Site and Mobile In-Venue Shopping. Extensive Integration Across Multiple Social Media Platforms Including the Most Globally Comprehensive Event Activation on foursquare Ever. Site to Stream Matches From Sixth Television Court Bringing Estimated Number of Total Matches Streamed for Free to 250 for the Two-Week Tournament. (Full story …)

August 26, 2011

TicketCity serves up free US Open tickets

For 2011 Racquet Bracket Contest. (Full story …)

August 23, 2011

AmEx serves up the US Open

American Express will debut US Open American Express Fan Experience, Court Curator and Cardmember discount offers (Full story …)

Tennis and war exhibit at ITHF

The exhibition will showcase how the trials of war and the triumphs of sport have intersected. The Museum Gallery will also feature a special photography exhibit of Arthur Ashe, shot and compiled by his wife Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe. The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Gallery at the US Open is located in the Chase Center, and will be open daily during the tournament, August 29 - September 11. (Full story …)

August 22, 2011

US Open coverage starts August 29th

Mary Carillo Joins On-Air Team with Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Lindsay Davenport and Others, as Sixth Television Court is Made Available for Broadcasters This Year. Prime-Time Labor Day Weekend Highlights Two Weeks of More than 230 Hours, with 72 Hours of Live Matches and 41 Hours of US Open Tonight and Breakfast at the Open (Full story …)

USTA Serves to host gala

Gala Contributes more than $400,000 Annually for Disadvantaged Youth. Tony Bennett, Alec Baldwin and Robin Roberts are Honorary Guests (Full story …)

August 19, 2011

Fish clinches US Open Series

Top-Ranked American Will Compete for Record Prize Money at 2011 US Open. Serena Williams Leads Olympus US Open Series Women’s Standings; Agnieszka Radwanksa, Nadia Petrova Still in Contention for 2011 Title (Full story …)

ITHF to re-enact 1881 Championships

In celebration of the 130th anniversary of the tournament, which evolved to today's US Open, the Hall of Fame will host a re-enactment of the first championship match, and offer interactive activities reminiscent of 1881 for fans including croquet, lawn bowling, period music and more. (Full story …)

August 18, 2011

Tweet Rally Set for 2011 US Open Tickets

Mercedes-Benz USA, Tri-State Dealers Serve Up US Open Ticket Giveaway (Full story …)

August 17, 2011

US Open announces wild card recipients

FLUSHING, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that 2001 US Open champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and a group of Americans consisting of former US Open semifinalist Robby Ginepri, teenager Ryan Harrison, reigning NCAA champion Steve Johnson, Jack Sock, who... (Full story …)

New Programming and Enhancements for US Open

Court 17 to Debut as Fourth Show Court and Newest Television Court. US Open American Express Fan Experience Adds to Enhancements in Chase Center Which Also Include Kid-Friendly SmashZone. On-Court Celebrations to Include Innovative Opening Night Celebration and 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Prior to Men’s Singles Final. New Additions Include US Open Concert, Fan-Friendly Qualifying Week and Promenade Experiences, 10 And Under Tennis Demos, and US Open Family Day. Upgraded Interactive Offerings Include New Mobile Apps for Match Streaming and Retail Purchases, and the Addition of Louis Armstrong Stadium for 3D-TV Coverage (Full story …)

August 16, 2011

Aetna Invites Families to the New Haven Open

Families Can Join the Fun at Aetna Kids Day and FitZone Throughout the Tournament (Full story …)

USPTA Buying Show Booths Still Available

Manufacturer and vendor booth space is still available for the USPTA’s Tennis Buying Show, to be held Sept. 22 at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla., as part of the USPTA World Conference on Tennis. (Full story …)

August 15, 2011

Win court time with Sharapova

HEAD’s New Contest Gives Tennis Players the Chance. (Full story …)

Sock, Davis Earn Wild Cards into 2011 US Open

Top-seeded Jack Sock of Lincoln, Neb., successfully defended his USTA Boys’ 18s National title, and Lauren Davis of Gates Mills, Ohio, captured the USTA Girls’ 18s National Championships as the No. 1 seed on Sunday. Both Sock and Davis will... (Full story …)

August 12, 2011

US Open to conduct 9/11 tributes

Special Performances by Queen Latifah Prior to the Men’s Singles Final and Cyndi Lauper Prior to the Prime-time Women’s Singles Final. “9-11-01” to be Inscribed on Arthur Ashe Stadium Court (Full story …)

August 9, 2011

US Jrs finish 2nd and 3rd in 2011 Championships

U.S. Girls Were Seeking Fifth Straight Title at 14-and-Under Event (Full story …)

August 4, 2011

Sock, Davis named top seeds

Sock Trying to Become First Back-to-Back USTA 18s Champion since Donald Young USTA 18s National Champions Earn US Open Main Draw Wild Cards (Full story …)

Fish seeks NYC kids to break record

Youth to Receive Free Wilson Tennis Racquet and Can of Balls, Friday, August 26, 2011, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., BJK National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows (Full story …)

August 3, 2011

Starwood Serves Up Unique Access to the US Open

SPG Members can Transform Starpoints into a Variety of Exclusive “Game on with SPG” US Open Experiences such as Luxury Suite Access, Private Tennis Clinic with James Blake, Behind-the-Scenes Tours, VIP Reception, and More Westin Hotels will be a Presenting Sponsor of Live Webcasts of US Open Matches on usopen.org (Full story …)

July 29, 2011

Bank of the West to share live photos

Teaming up with Cooliris. (Full story …)

July 28, 2011

Pros lined up for Arthur Ashe Kids' Day

16th Annual Full-Day Tennis & Music Festival Kicks Off 2011 US Open At USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. TV Personalities/Actors La La Anthony and Quddus to Host Broadcast to Air Nationally on CBS (Full story …)

July 27, 2011

U.S. names teams for 2011 World Finals

U.S. Girls’ Seek Unprecedented Fifth Straight Title; U.S. Boys’ Won 2008 Title (Full story …)

July 25, 2011

Tennis Show Set for Aug. 27 in New York City

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — The Tennis Show will debut Aug. 27 in New York City at the 2011 USTA Tennis Teachers Conference, and will feature exhibitors, a cocktail reception, prizes, a DJ and more. The Tennis Show will kick... (Full story …)

PTR to Host Professional Development Weekend

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its Professional Development Weekend, October 6-9, 2011, at PTR Headquarters and Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Among the speakers are Iñaki Balzola,... (Full story …)

July 23, 2011

WTT Finals Weekend in Charleston

Boston, St. Louis and Sacramento Join Washington (Full story …)

July 21, 2011

US Fed Cup to host Belarus

Cities Can Submit Bids to Host First Round Through Friday, Sept. 9. U.S. Will Face Belarus For the First Time in Fed Cup (Full story …)

July 20, 2011

Hingis to play Mercury Insurance Open

Tennis Legend Will Make Appearance at Rancho Valencia Resort in Rancho Santa Fe (Full story …)

July 19, 2011

USTA Player Development Wild Card Playoff

Eight Men and Eight Women, including Arlington, Virginia’s Denis Kudla, To Compete for Spots in US Open Main Draw in College Park, Md., August 18-20. Event to Also Include a World TeamTennis Exhibition on Friday, Aug. 19; Intersectional 10 and Under Tennis Team Rally on Saturday, Aug. 20 (Full story …)

‘State of the Tennis Industry’ Slated for August

The Tennis Industry Association plans to release a newly developed and revamped report in August designed to “help narrate the story of the tennis industry,” says TIA Executive Director Jolyn de Boer. The new “State of the Industry” report will... (Full story …)

July 15, 2011

Live and Same-Day coverage of US Open Series

Tennis Channel will Carry Nine Tournaments in High-Definition During Annual North American Hard-Court Season that Leads to the US Open (Full story …)

July 14, 2011

Open Season begins with Atlanta Championships

Nearly 200 Live Hours of Television on ESPN2, Tennis Channel and CBS Sports Highlighted by Back-to-Back Men’s and Women’s Finals on Sundays. Cincinnati’s Western & Southern Open Debuts as Combined Men’s, Women’s Event; Rogers Cup in Canada to be held as a “Virtually Combined” Event. “Follow Me to the US Open” Contest Allows Fans to Actively Engage and Follow Tennis all Summer Long (Full story …)

US Open national playoffs update

LAST WEEK’S RECAP: Former Top 40 Doubles Player David Martin Captures Singles, Mixed Doubles Titles in Final US Open National Playoffs Sectional Qualifying Tournament in Georgia; 2008 NCAA Singles Champion Amanda McDowell Wins Women’s Singles The 16 US Open National... (Full story …)

July 13, 2011

US Open base prize money reaches $23.7 million

Men’s and Women’s Singles Champions Could Earn up to $2.8 Million Each -- $1.8 Million Winner’s Purse Plus Potential $1 Million Bonus Prize Money (Full story …)

July 12, 2011

Mardy Fish at Atlanta Championships

Wilson to Announce US Open Series Events and Giveaways (Full story …)

July 8, 2011

Wilson is the Official Ball of the Davis Cup

[CHICAGO] — Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is pleased to announce the extension of their partnership as the Official Ball of the Davis Cup match between United States and Spain. The matches will be taking place in Austin, Texas this week.... (Full story …)

July 7, 2011

Opportunity of a Lifetime for Tennis Enthusiasts

Bank of the West’s Great Returns Sweepstakes (Full story …)

Agassi and Kellmeyer to be Inducted to ITHF

Ceremony will be held July 9, 2011 in Newport, Rhode Island (Full story …)

Gilbert, Davidson, Agassi, Martin in ITHF Exhibition

Sunday, July 10 at 10 a.m. (Full story …)

U.S. Chases 2011 Davis Cup Title

Mardy Fish leads Andy Roddick and Wimbledon Doubles Champions Bob and Mike Bryan Against Spain in Quarterfinal this weekend (Full story …)

July 6, 2011

Kvitova captures Wimbledon title

Petra Kvitova Reaches Her First Grand Slam Final and Earns Her First Wimbledon Title (Full story …)

ATP Announces Prize Money Increases

Following a meeting of its Board of Directors, the ATP has announced a multi-year agreement that will see prize money on the ATP World Tour increase significantly over the next three seasons, exceeding $90 million (not including Grand Slam tournaments)... (Full story …)

ESPN Signs 12-Year Deal with Wimbledon

NBC out. (Full story …)

July 5, 2011

Win Vic Braden's VIP weekend to the US Open

Join the Bryan Brothers and more for an expense-paid weekend of heart-pounding action (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 …)

Kvitova enters Mercury Insurance Open

Newly-Crowned Champion Will Make First Career Appearance at La Costa Resort and Spa (Full story …)

June 30, 2011

McEnroe, Bryans Headline Esurance Classic

Seventh Annual Event to Benefit Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation, Youth Tennis Advantage (Full story …)

Predictions for Wimbledon

With Roger Federer out of the running at Wimbledon, the team at FanFeedr are firmly convinced that Rafael Nadal is going to win it all, bum ankle or not Ty Ahmad-Taylor, CEO and Founder of FanFeedr and Greg Schneider, Community... (Full story …)

June 29, 2011

Isner to Play Newport

John Isner, one of the most exciting American players on the ATP World Tour, will be headed to Newport, R.I. for Fourth of July week, to compete in the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, which will be hosted at... (Full story …)

June 28, 2011

Courier names Davis Cup team

Tenth Meeting between U.S. and Spain in Davis Cup will take place at the Frank Erwin Center at the University of Texas in Austin, July 8-10. Courier to Make Home Debut as U.S. Davis Cup Captain; Roddick to Compete in Hometown for the First Time (Full story …)

June 27, 2011

3D Wimbledon cinema across the globe

SuperVision Media to Distribute the 2011 Wimbledon Championships Live in RealD 3D to Cinemas Across the Globe (Full story …)

PTR to Host Conference

For Tennis Owners Club and Facility Managers. (Full story …)

June 24, 2011

Betty White Coming to Farmers Classic

America's Sweetheart to Appear Prior to Tournament (Full story …)

June 22, 2011

Zvonareva enters Mercury Insurance Open

Presented by Tri-City Medical Center. Kuznetsova and Radwanska Also Commit to Return to La Costa Resort and Spa (Full story …)

June 21, 2011

Newport to feature ATP Rising Stars

Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria and Richard Berankis of Lithuania, who are both among the youngest pros in the world Top 100 will compete at Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. (Full story …)

USPTA Buying Show to be at Saddlebrook

USPTA will host silent auction during buying show (Full story …)

June 20, 2011

Polo Ralph Lauren Launches Serving Challenge

Celebrating Wimbledon's 125th Anniversary (Full story …)

June 17, 2011

Ballperson tryouts for Mercury Insurance Open

Tryouts Scheduled For 1 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at La Costa Resort and Spa (Full story …)

June 16, 2011

USTA launches summer-long contest

Fans Earn Points via In-Broadcast Tournament Viewership, US Open and Olympus US Open Series Social Media Channels as well as Traditional Media. Fan who Accumulates the Most Points Wins Trip to 2012 US Open that includes a one-hour hitting session in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Judah Friedlander of "30 Rock" Among Contest Participants (Full story …)

June 15, 2011

Wimbledon Live in 3D Hits the Big Screen

Men’s & Women’s Finals Presented Exclusively in RealD™ 3D This July. NCM Fathom, SuperVision Media and Sony Serve-Up Premiere Tennis Championship Events in RealD 3D in Select Movie Theaters Nationwide (Full story …)

Grand Slam Line-Up for the Marbella Masters

August 25-27. Tennis legends Bjorn Born and Yevgeny Kafelnikov to compete on the famous clay courts. (Full story …)

Initial Field Set For 85th Farmers Classic

Grand Slam Finalists, NCAA Champs, Join Field at Farmers Classic Presented by Mercedes-Benz. Fish, del Potro and Querrey Headline Tournament Roster (Full story …)

June 13, 2011

Wimbledon Primetime Begins Monday

Lindsay Davenport Joins Martina Navratilova, Bill Macatee, Justin Gimelstob and Bud Collins in London. Network will Air More Than 80 Hours of Nightly Series from the All-England Lawn Tennis Club (Full story …)

Helfant to Depart ATP at End of 2011

LONDON — ATP Executive Chairman and President Adam Helfant will not seek to continue his position with the Tour beyond the completion of his three-year contract at the end of this year, the ATP announced today. Helfant joined the ATP... (Full story …)

Agassi to play Exhibition in Newport

Following his Hall of Fame induction on July 9, the legendary athlete will top off Hall of Fame Weekend with an exhibition match on the Hall of Fame's historic grass courts on July 10 at 10 a.m. (Full story …)

GSS Symposium News

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the GSS racquet stringers symposium. Wow have we actually made it to number 5? In the beginning it didn’t seem possible that 5 years after the fact that we would still be standing... (Full story …)

June 9, 2011

Fish Commits to Farmers Classic

Joins del Potro and Querrey (Full story …)

June 8, 2011

USPTA World Conference on Tennis

Taking place in September at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla. (Full story …)

June 6, 2011

Babolat wins the French Open on all courts  

After becoming the official supplier of the French Open (balls, stringing service and tennis equipment), Babolat accomplished a historic triple at the French Open with its team of players. In the men’s draw, Rafael Nadal (SPA) took his 6th title... (Full story …)

Haas awarded wild card for Campbell's

The former world No. 2 star, who has won 12 ATP World Tour titles, will compete in Newport as he makes a comeback run following 14 months out of competition due to surgery. (Full story …)

Special events enhance Mercury Insurance Open

Kids Day, Celebrate Our Heroes Night and Latin Night Highlight Special Events Schedule During Women's Pro Tennis Tournament at La Costa Resort and Spa (Full story …)

June 1, 2011

'The Wimbledon Final That Never Was'

Wimbledon's Controversial Conclusion From 80 Years Ago Chronicled In New Book. Grace Kelly, Errol Flynn, Charlie Chaplin and other Hollywood Legends Also Featured in Fascinating Posthumously-Published Memoir of Hall of Famer Sidney Wood (Full story …)

GAMMA adds Facebooks contests

Kicks off with “Worst Basket Wins” (Full story …)

May 31, 2011

Entry Deadlines for Last US Open Sectionals

The deadlines are approaching for entry into the last five US Open National Playoff Sectional Qualifying Tournaments. The US Open National Playoffs is a series of tournaments that gives any player 14 years of age or older who meets the... (Full story …)

Tennis Channel and ESPN extend alliance

Tennis Channel to Have Consistent, Nightly Prime-Time Coverage Beginning with 2013 Australian Open (Full story …)

Win a trip to the 2011 US Open

CHICAGO — Wilson is excited to announce their US Open Tennis Ball promotion for the 2011 tournament. The annual US Open promotion starts June 1st and runs through July 31st. The Grand Prize is a complete trip for two people... (Full story …)

Querrey to play at Farmers Classic

Two-time champion to return (Full story …)

May 29, 2011

1995 US Open Final: Graf vs. Seles

Available on DVD from SRO Sports June 28 (Full story …)

May 26, 2011

Farmers Classic to Debut Super Sessions

LOS ANGELES — To deliver added value and convenience to tennis fans of the Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes-Benz, the 2011 tournament will begin early round Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday sessions two hours later. The 2011 tournament will be held... (Full story …)

May 25, 2011

US Open Smashzone hitting the road

Premiere Interactive Fan Experience Now Mobile. Will Introduce 10 and Under Tennis to Kids and Adults. As Part of USTA’s Youth Initiative. Mobile Tour to Kick Off at Atlanta Jazz Festival on May 28-29 (Full story …)

'Wheel of Fortune' serves up 'Tennis Week'

Culver City, CA — Wheel of Fortune has teamed up with Tennis Channel to present viewers with the show’s first-ever “Tennis Week,” airing May 30-June 3, 2011. Tennis Channel worked with the WTA, ATP and USTA to provide the featured... (Full story …)

May 24, 2011

TIA and USTA to Present ‘The Tennis Show 2011’

The Tennis Show 2011 is a collaborative celebration of tennis featuring informative and educational presentations on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Grand Hyatt New York, leading into the Opening Session of the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Tennis Show will... (Full story …)

Querrey commits to play Newport

Sam Querrey, currently the No. 3 American, is a six-time winner on the ATP World Tour. This will be his 3rd appearance in Newport, where he was a finalist in 2009 (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 …)

Instructing Wheelchair Tennis Workshop

PTR & USTA Texas (Full story …)

Mercury Insurance Open calls for volunteers

Women's Professional Tennis Event -- July 30 - Aug. 7 at La Costa Resort and Spa -- Offers a Variety of Volunteer Opportunities (Full story …)

May 22, 2011

Wilson Players Advance to Main Draw

Success at Roland Garros. (Full story …)

Babolat celebrates Roland Garros return

Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters, Na Li, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. All the grand champions responded to the invitation from Babolat, who today celebrated its return to Roland-Garros as official supplier, 24 years after having been the official stringer of the tournament.... (Full story …)

May 19, 2011

del Potro Commits to Farmers Classic

LOS ANGELES — Juan Martin del Potro, the 2008 Farmers Classic presented by Mercedes-Benz champion and the 2009 US Open champion, will headline the field for the 2011 tournament that will take place July 25-31 at the Los Angeles Tennis... (Full story …)

May 18, 2011

US Open sets casting call

Annual Talent Search to Identify Boys and Girls 12 and Under to Sing Patriotic Songs at the 2011 US Open Moves To Harlem’s Iconic Theater for the First Time (Full story …)

May 17, 2011

Farmers to sponsor LA tournament

Second straight year. (Full story …)

May 16, 2011

3-D weekend from Roland Garros

Tennis Channel's fifth year of covering the French Open to offer pay-per-view 3-D. (Full story …)

USPTA members host Tennis Across America clinics

USPTA encourages kids to play Tennis -- for the health of it!SM with free tennis clinic (Full story …)

Tickets Now on Sale for Mercury Insurance Open

Presented By Tri-City Medical Center. Grandstand and Box Seat Tickets Available for WTA Tennis Event at La Costa Resort and Spa (Full story …)

May 12, 2011

PTR to Offer New Course

Will Supplement Junior Development Workshop and Certification (Full story …)

W&S hires new tournament director

NFL franchiese executive Vince Cicero Tapped to Lead One of World’s Largest Professional Tennis Events (Full story …)

May 11, 2011

WTA Returns to the La Costa Resort

Mercury Insurance Open renews title sponsorship for women’s pro tennis tournament in 2011 and 2012 (Full story …)

May 10, 2011

Chandler advances to quarterfinals

At USTA National Senior Women’s Hard Court Tennis Championships. Tennis Legend Dorothy “Dodo” Cheney Scheduled to Play First Match at 2 p.m. Wednesday (Full story …)

May 9, 2011

Steel advances to second round

USTA National Senior Women’s Hard Court Tennis Championships. Approximately 300 Senior Players Competing For Titles in 21 Divisions at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (Full story …)

May 8, 2011

USTA Senior Nationals start Monday

Senior Women’s Hard Court Tennis Championships and 39th Annual Spring Senior Men’s Championships. Approximately 300 Senior Competitors to Play For Titles in 21 Divisions at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (Full story …)

May 4, 2011

Querrey to Play Atlanta tournament

No. 3 American joins Isner, Fish as top Americans playing tournament (Full story …)

U.S. quad team wins World Cup crown

Nick Taylor and David Wagner Claim Seventh World Team Cup Title in Wheelchair Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition (Full story …)

May 3, 2011

OpenSkies Roland Garros Sweepstakes

Grand prize winner and one guest will fly to Paris for the French Tennis Championships (Full story …)

May 2, 2011

TicketCity to sponsor Davis Cup quarterfinal

Matches played at The University of Texas at Austin’s Frank Erwin Center, July 8-10 (Full story …)

April 29, 2011

Ferris State’s PTM program celebrates 25 Years

Big Rapids, Michigan is the birthplace of the first four-year Professional Tennis Management program in the country and it celebrated 25 years as the premier PTM program the country on April 14 - 15, 2011. During this weekend the PTM... (Full story …)

April 28, 2011

PTR to Host Conference

For Tennis Club Owners & Facility Managers (Full story …)

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 25, 2011

HEAD Penn Racquetball Team Fills the Podium

At the 2011 Intercollegiate Nationals. (Full story …)

April 21, 2011

U.S. Junior Teams Announced

Girls’ World Junior Tennis Team Goes for Fifth Consecutive Title; United States Swept All Four Titles in 2008 (Full story …)

April 20, 2011

U.S. Roland Garros Wild Card Playoffs

The USTA announced today that six men and six women have been invited to participate in its 2011 French Open Wild Card Playoffs, held April 20-22 at the Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla. The USTA and the... (Full story …)

Isner Second to Sign with Winston-Salem Open

Tickets to Tournament Available Beginning May 10 (Full story …)

April 14, 2011

U.S. vs. Germany Fed Cup this weekend

Americans Must Defeat Germany to Compete for 2012 Cup. Tennis Channel will also Cover Russia vs. Italy Semifinal in Moscow (Full story …)

Tournament to Benefit the American Cancer Society

The 12th Annual Sandy Dyer Open Tennis Tournament will take place April 29 - May 1 (Full story …)

April 13, 2011

King to play on U.S. Fed Cup Squad

Mattek-Sands Unable to Play With Injured Hip (Full story …)

April 9, 2011

Fish First to Sign with Winston-Salem Open

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Open at Wake Forest University has announced Mardy Fish — the top ranked American tennis player in the world — as the first player signed to play in the inaugural tournament. Fish is one of... (Full story …)

April 7, 2011

Karlovic Awarded Wild Card for ITHF

The 6 foot, 10 inch tall Croatian currently holds the world record for the fastest serve. This week, he's advanced to the quarterfinals in Houston, where he will face off against 6 foot, 9 inch world No. 29 John Isner. (Full story …)

April 6, 2011

Orange Bowl Returns to Clay

Prestigious Junior Event Will be Played at Frank Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation, Fla., Dec. 5-11 (Full story …)

April 5, 2011

Irvine conference for tennis professionals

Irvine, California — The City of Irvine is hosting a tennis conference featuring Master Professionals from the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) at the Bill Barber Community Park Tennis Center on Saturday, May... (Full story …)

U.S. Fed Cup team selected

Mattek-Sands, Oudin, McHale, and Huber to play versus Germany on Indoor Red Clay Court in Stuttgart, April 16-17. (Full story …)

April 4, 2011

U.S. Davis Cup tickets go on sale Friday

Exclusive Pre-Sale for USTA Members will Begin on Tuesday, April 5. Matches to be Played at Frank Erwin Center at The University of Texas, July 8-10 (Full story …)

March 28, 2011

WTT Finals headed to Charleston

Family Circle Tennis Center to host WTT Finals Weekend, July 22-24, 2011 (Full story …)

March 18, 2011

Ryan Harrison to Compete in Newport

The eighteen-year old sensation defeated three top-50 players this week at Indian Wells before exiting the tournament after an exciting Fourth Round match up with Roger Federer, which went to a tie-break in the first set. This will be Harrison's second appearance in Newport, where he was a quarterfinalist in 2010. (Full story …)

March 16, 2011

USTA Announces 2011 World Team Cup

U.S. Teams to Compete in Wheelchair Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition, April 25-May 1 (Full story …)

March 15, 2011

Plexipave for Memphis, Delray Beach, and IWTG

Andover, MA — Plexipave was selected as the surface for the ATP and WTA World Tour events that took place in Memphis, Tennessee, Delray Beach, Florida and Indian Wells, California. Both the ATP and WTA Memphis tournaments began February 11th.... (Full story …)

March 4, 2011

RSI’s Raven strings at BNP Paribas Open

Racquet Sports Industry Associate Editor Greg Raven, a Master Racquet Technician, has been asked to string at the 2011 BNP Paribas Open, March 7-20, as a member of the Star Stringing team. Raven, who writes and edits many of the... (Full story …)

March 2, 2011

Babolat Serves Roland-Garros with Passion

Two Historic French Brands Play Doubles on Clay with the New Official Roland-Garros Range Created by Babolat (Full story …)

Fish to defend his title at Campbell's

NEWPORT, R.I. — Defending champion Mardy Fish, who currently holds a career high South African Airways ATP World Tour ranking of No. 15, will return to Newport, R.I. this summer to defend his title at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame... (Full story …)

Davis Cup to remain on Tennis Channel

Network Keeps Exclusive U.S. Rights to all other Davis Cup, Fed Cup and Hopman Cup through 2015 Live Coverage of 2011 Davis Cup Season Begins this Weekend as New Captain Jim Courier Leads Americans into Chile (Full story …)

March 1, 2011

Celebrity Tennis to Feature David Hasselhoff

"The Hoff" Prefers Federer, Agassi and Connors to Nadal, Sampras and Borg (Full story …)

February 27, 2011

Tackling Lagging Graduation Rates

Inaugural class of Sun Life Rising Star students & supporting nonprofits; Tennis Champion Venus Williams; Miami Dolphins Chad Pennington & Davone Bess; Sun Life US President Wes Thompson joined prominent education leaders to discuss critical education issues facing nation’s at-risk youth (Full story …)

February 24, 2011

Making History on 'Tennis Night in America'

60-Foot Blended Lines Will be Part of Regulation Court Used for the BNP Paribas Showdown Sampras, Agassi, McEnroe & Lendl. First Time Blended Lines Added to Traditional Tennis Court at Professional Showcase Event. Court Change Heralds USTA’s 10 and Under Tennis Initiative (Full story …)

ASBA to Offer Technical Meeting in Palm Desert

Exhibit hall opportunities will be available to industry members (Full story …)

February 21, 2011

Dunlop Tour Team Wins for 3rd Consecutive Week

Almagro Wins Second Straight Title (Full story …)

February 20, 2011

Celebrate Tennis Night & BNP Paribas Showdown

Help celebrate tennis in your community by hosting a Youth Registration event in the month of March. In conjunction with Tennis Night in America and the 2011 BNP Paribas Showdown, which is Monday, Feb. 28, you’ll help put tennis on... (Full story …)

February 14, 2011

Almagro and Melzer win ATP titles

Dunlop players add to Biomimetic Haul (Full story …)

Sportimes, Buzz set 2011 schedule

USTA Eastern Signs On As Sportimes’ Host Sponsor (Full story …)

USTA Eastern to Host QuickStart Clinic

USTA QuickStart Court, Wilson Equipment and NY Area Tennis Pros all Part of Museum’s Annual “Kids Week” (Full story …)

Team HEAD Penn excels at National Championships

Jackie Paraiso won her 18th and 19th USAR National Doubles title. Rocky Carson & Jack Huczek win record sixth championship. (Full story …)

February 7, 2011

Hollywood Ending for Robredo at the Movistar

First Win for Dunlop’s New Biomimetic Rackets (Full story …)

February 4, 2011

Strong Start for Luxilon at 2011 Australian Open

[CHICAGO] — Luxilon string played a significant role in the achievements of many 2011 Australian Open champions. Luxilon was present in all the doubles finals. The Bryan Brothers used Timo 110 in their racquets and won their 10th career Grand... (Full story …)

February 3, 2011

Roland Garros, Babolat collaborate for 2011

A unique agreement between two historic French brands, serving all tennis lovers (Full story …)

U.S. Begins Chase for 2011 Fed Cup Title

Action Starts Saturday as Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Melanie Oudin, Liezel Huber and Vania King Battle Belgium and Australian Open Champion Kim Clijsters (Full story …)

January 31, 2011

USTA Supports Wheelchair Tennis

Grant Targets Organizations That are Growing Wheelchair Tennis in Their Local Communities (Full story …)

Djokovic downs Murray to win Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has triumphed in a HEAD to HEAD Australian Open final with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 victory over longtime rival Andy Murray. The Grand Slam trophy was the second for Djokovic, who dedicated it to his home country: “This... (Full story …)

January 30, 2011

Winston-Salem Open Names Oakes

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Open at Wake Forest University has announced the hiring of Bill Oakes as Tournament Director. Oakes recently served as the tournament director for the Atlanta Tennis Championships, an ATP World Tour 250 event, and as... (Full story …)

January 28, 2011

Djokovic and Murray Clash in AO Final

Melbourne, Australia — Racquet rebels Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will play an all-HEAD Australian Open final after both scored resounding semi-final wins at Melbourne Park. Djokovic, using his new HEAD YouTek™ IG Speed MP, sent out four-time champion Roger... (Full story …)

January 26, 2011

Tennis Australia Looks to Aruba Networks

Meeting Mobile Demand During the Australian Open (Full story …)

US Open National Playoffs Returns in 2011

Mixed Doubles Winners Earn Wild Card into the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship; Men’s, Women’s Singles Champion Earn Wild Card into US Open Qualifying Tournament. US Open National Playoffs Championships To be Played During the New Haven Open at Yale, an Olympus US Open Series Event (Full story …)

January 25, 2011

U.S. selects Fed Cup team

Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Melanie Oudin, Vania King and Liezel Huber to Represent U.S. in Quarterfinal Versus Belgium, Feb. 5-6. Belgian Stars Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin Expected to Compete in Antwerp. Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel (Full story …)

January 19, 2011

USTA Announces Seniors Teams

U.S. Teams to Compete in 2011 ITF Senior Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition (Full story …)

January 18, 2011

Mercury Insurance Open honored

San Diego District Tennis Association Honors Local Women’s Professional Tennis Event (Full story …)

January 17, 2011

Wilson Players Head to Australian Open

Wilson Athletes Debut 2011 Apparel and Footwear Line (Full story …)

January 13, 2011

Tennis Channel to Air Relief Fund Raiser

Live from the Australian Open. Nadal, Federer, Clijsters, Hewitt and others to raise money for victims of Australia's flood disaster. (Full story …)

WTT Pro League season set

July 4 start. Marquee Player Draft will be February 15 (Full story …)

January 11, 2011

USTA Pro Circuit Enters its 32nd Season

Combined Men’s and Women’s Clay Court Event in Plantation, FL. Future stars Denis Kudla, Beatrice Capra, Christian Harrison, Shelby Rogers and Alex Domijan, along with veterans Julie Ditty and Jesse Levine, among the talent on display in 2011 USTA Pro Circuit season-opener. (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 …)

January 4, 2011

Champions Circuit to Expand

New Look Series (Full story …)

Lessons for Life Registration Forms Due

2010 forms due by Jan. 14, 2011, to Receive Participation Credit. (Full story …)

January 2, 2011

Wheelchair Instruction Clinic Set

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Southern Tennis Association (STA) are pleased to present an Instructing Wheelchair Tennis Workshop at the Midtown Athletic Club at Windy Hill from 10am-2pm on Sunday, January 23, 2011. The Instructing... (Full story …)

December 20, 2010

Wilson Juniors Victorious at Eddie Herr

Wilson Girls Own the Court with Their Wilson Racquets (Full story …)

ITA Coaches Convention Caps Off Great Year

NAPLES, FL — The 26th annual Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Coaches Convention culminated in yet another great year for varsity college tennis. For the fourth year in a row, the ITA Coaches Convention took place at the Naples Grande Beach... (Full story …)

Australian Open Series to be played on Plexicushion

Andover, MA — Plexipave is pleased to announce that the Australian Open will once again be played on their Plexicushion Prestige surface. Tennis Australia and the Australian Open selected Plexicushion as the tournament’s surface for its ability to meet the... (Full story …)

Plexicushion Selected for WTA’s ASB Classic

Andover, MA — Plexipave Sport Surfacing Systems has announced that their Plexicushion Prestige surface has been chosen for the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. This Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournament will be played at the ASB Tennis Centre from... (Full story …)

December 15, 2010

Wilson's Next Gen Dominate Orange Bowl

The Boy and Girls 18s and 16s titles were won using a Wilson Racquet (Full story …)

December 14, 2010

USTA Announces Field for AO Wild Card Playoffs

Event to be sponsored by VocalCloud at Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta, December 17-19; Men’s and Women’s Champions Awarded Wild Cards into 2011 Australian Open (Full story …)

ASBA Holds Meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach

Ellicott City, MD — The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, recently held its Technical Meeting, from December 4-6 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The meeting was attended by... (Full story …)

December 13, 2010

ATP Event Relocated to Winston-Salem

Former New Haven Tournament Remains Men's Anchor Event on Olympus US Open Series. New Outdoor Tennis Facility to be Constructed at Wake Forest University (Full story …)

December 8, 2010

USTA Community Tennis Workshop Set

February 11-13 (Full story …)

December 7, 2010

New Site for Atlanta Championships

To be at Racquet Club of the South for 2011. Reigning Singles Champion Mardy Fish, Finalist John Isner Set to Return (Full story …)

December 3, 2010

Slobodan Zivojinovic to be Honored

Davis Cup Award of Excellence (Full story …)

December 1, 2010

Babolat Reinforces Commitment to Grassroots

Continues Sponsorship of Babolat World Tennis Classic Tournament (Full story …)

Djokovic Leads Serbia into First Davis Cup Final

This Weekend on Tennis Channel. Complete, Live Coverage as Serbia Battles France for the First Time in Davis Cup History (Full story …)

November 29, 2010

Clijsters to Play in Mercury Insurance Open

Special Holiday Promotion Featuring Tournament Ticket Packages Now Underway (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 22, 2010

Life Time Fitness to Host Junior Girls National Open

Lakeville, MN, November 25-29 (Full story …)

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 19, 2010

Barth Reappointed as Davis Cup Committee Chairman

KIAWAH ISLAND, SC — Roy Barth, longtime Director of Tennis at Kiawah island Golf Resort, has been reappointed Chairman of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Davis Cup Committee for 2011-2012. Jonathan Vegosen, the incoming President of the USTA, made... (Full story …)

November 18, 2010

USTA Announces Team to Defend Master'U Title

Eight nations to compete in International Collegiate Competition, December 9-12 in Rouen, France (Full story …)

November 17, 2010

Life Time Fitness Team Captures National Title

Championship marks Life Time Fitness Fridley’s second national tennis title since 2005. Team member, Josh Gearou, receives prestigious Sportsmanship Award (Full story …)

PTR International Symposium Set for February

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its annual International Tennis Symposium, February 19-24, 2011, at PTR Headquarters on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Symposium attracts nearly 1,000 tennis teachers and coaches from more than... (Full story …)

November 16, 2010

USPTA Conference Scheduled

Competitive Player Development meeting to be held in December (Full story …)

November 10, 2010

Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs

Harrison, Vandeweghe Among Initial Players Invited to Compete. Event to be held at Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta, December 17-19; Men’s and Women’s Champions Awarded Wild Cards into 2011 Australian Open (Full story …)

November 8, 2010

Xerox to Sponsor US Open

Xerox to Become Exclusive Office Equipment and Document Technology and Services Provider of the US Open (Full story …)

November 7, 2010

WTT National Rec Finals Winners

Teams from California, Hawaii, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, and Virginia take national championship titles. (Full story …)

November 4, 2010

Nissan the Official Car of the 2010 ATP World Finals

LONDON — The ATP announced today that Nissan will become an official partner of the 2010 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, to be held at The O2 in London from 21-28 November. The association brings Nissan on board as the... (Full story …)

U.S. Battles for 18th Fed Cup Championship

Live on Tennis Channel This Weekend. Melanie Oudin, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Liezel Huber, and Coco Vandeweghe Lead U.S. Team into Final Against Italy for Second-Consecutive Year (Full story …)

November 1, 2010

Champions Highlight Fields at USTA/ITA Nationals

All-American Champions Alex Domijan, Hilary Barte, and Reigning NCAA Champion Bradley Klahn. Event to Take Place at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Nov. 4-7 (Full story …)

October 29, 2010

Plexipave Selected for WTA Championships

Plexicushion Prestige tennis surface gets the nod (Full story …)

Delray Beach ITC 'Survivor Series' Open to All

Winners Net A Shot At Playing In An ATP World Tour Event (Full story …)

October 28, 2010

Jim Courier Named U.S. Davis Cup Captain

Two-Time Davis Cup Champion and Former World No. 1 Signs Multi-year Agreement to Lead United States Davis Cup Effort (Full story …)

October 26, 2010

Tennis Night in America to Feature Legends

The third annual Tennis Night in America (TNIA) has been set for Feb. 28. TNIA is a joint promotional effort between the U.S. Tennis Association and Star Games Inc. to grow youth participation in the sport of tennis. This annual... (Full story …)

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 …)

U.S. Fed Cup names group to Face Italy in Final

Includes Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Melanie Oudin, Liezel Huber, and Newcomer Coco Vandeweghe. 2010 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas To Be Held at the San Diego Sports Arena, November 6-7. First Fed Cup Final in the U.S. Since 2000; Live Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel (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 …)

USTA Eastern to Hold College Showcase Day

High School Juniors and Seniors to Learn about Potential Scholarships and Playing Opportunities from College Tennis Coaches (Full story …)

October 24, 2010

Philippoussis Beats Courier for Title in AZ

Champions Series. (Full story …)

October 21, 2010

Tournament Continues as New Haven Open

Four Cornerstone Sponsors To Support Women’s-Only Event (Full story …)

WTT VIP Reception Tix Selling Fast

Includes Live Auction with Elton, Billie Jean and players (Full story …)

Stubbs, Knowles, Gambill Join WTT Field

VIP reception tix on sale (Full story …)

October 20, 2010

Nainkin and Kendrick Join Fantasy Camp Roster

Other Top Pros Include Lindsay Davenport. Luxurious Stay at Four Seasons Resort Maui Perfect Retreat after Days Honing Court Skills at Wailea Tennis Club (Full story …)

October 19, 2010

National Bids Up for Grabs This Weekend

USTA Florida League Mixed Tennis Championships (Full story …)

October 14, 2010

PTR’s Orlando PDW a Big Success

Hilton Head Island, SC — For the first time since its inception, PTR’s Professional Development Weekend was held outside its normal environs on Hilton Head Island, SC. The Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando FL, provided an ideal locale with its... (Full story …)

October 13, 2010

USPTA Player Development Conference

The internationally acclaimed Sanchez-Casal Tennis Academy and Spain’s Registry of Professional Coaches will present a USPTA Player Development Conference in Naples, Fla., focusing on the Spanish method of developing players, December 11-13. The conference features USPTA member Emilio Sanchez Vicario,... (Full story …)

October 12, 2010

Stosur Enters Family Circle Cup

Defending Champion First Player to Commit to 2011 Tournament (Full story …)

October 11, 2010

Barte Sweeps Riviera/ITA Championships

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Senior Hilary Barte kicked off her 2010-11 campaign by becoming just the third player in the 26-year history of the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships to capture the singles and doubles titles on Sunday afternoon. Joining Jessica Lehnhoff... (Full story …)

Virginia Sweeps Singles and Doubles Championships

TULSA, Okla. — For the second consecutive year and for the fifth time in history, the winners of the singles and doubles titles were swept by one school as first-year Virginia freshman Alex Domijan, won the tournament’s elusive singles title,... (Full story …)

October 6, 2010

Andy Roddick Heading Back to "the Beach"

Celebration Begins with Delray Beach ITC Discount Ticket Offer (Full story …)

HEAD Announces Winner of YouTek Competition

HEAD Winner Tony Ly and his brother to Experience the Match of His Life with Agassi and Graf (Full story …)

October 4, 2010

Orthotic Prosthetic Tech to host Free Clinic

Adaptive Tennis. (Full story …)

September 30, 2010

All-Star Field for WTT Charity Event

New York, N.Y. — Martina Navratilova, one of tennis’ greatest champions, has been added to the all-star field for WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO, the annual charity event co-hosted by Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. Navratilova joins... (Full story …)

September 28, 2010

Florida's Jr. State Doubles champions crowned

Watson, Stewart, Oosterhout Double-up at USTA Florida Jr. State Doubles Championships (Full story …)

September 24, 2010

Nadal vs. Djokovic Final Available on DVD

From the 2010 US Open (Full story …)

September 16, 2010

Davis Cup: U.S. vs. Colombia

Americans Must Defeat Colombia this weekend in Order to Compete for 2011 Cup. Tennis Channel Also Covers Argentina and France's Semifinal Action in France. (Full story …)

Stars headline WTT Smash Hits

Agassi, Graf, Blake, and Kournikova to appear in event presented by GEICO in DC. Tickets now on sale. (Full story …)

September 14, 2010

2010 US Open One of the Most Successful

Eight Americans Win Championship Trophies. Attendance Tops 700,000 for the Fourth Time. QuickStart Play Format, the Future of 10 and Under Tennis, Featured at US Open for First Time. USOpen.org Live Stream and Mobile Apps Accessed by More Fans Than Ever Before. (Full story …)

September 9, 2010

The 'Bijou' Show Performs in New York

Henri “Bijou” Elkins and Fernando Velasco, were guests of the USTA Teachers’ Conference in New York during the US Open Tennis Tournament. The comedy tennis show, which has been seen by thousands of people and performed throughout the world in... (Full story …)

September 8, 2010

Stars and Celebrities to Attend Benefit Ball

ITHF Legends Ball Star-Studded Guest List Includes Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Annika Sorenstam, Ramona & Mario Singer and More (Full story …)

September 7, 2010

Hank Aaron Among USTA Honorees

Event to Honor Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion (Full story …)

Badminton Championship Opens in Taipei City

TAIPEI CITY — Today, September 7th, the 11th edition of the biennial FISU World University Badminton Championship opened at 2 pm in Taipei City, the capital of Chinese Taipei. Quite a number of the country’s authorities were present at the... (Full story …)

September 2, 2010

Southern Jr. Team Tennis Section Championships

Kids enjoyed a fantastic 2010 USTA Jr. Team Tennis Southern Section Championships at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala. August 20-22. Besides the competition and great food, players enjoyed a festival in an air-conditioned tent with free games and... (Full story …)

September 1, 2010

Black Enterprise Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Special events hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, CSI: NY star Hill Harper, Undercovers actor Boris Kodjoe, Law & Order’s Anthony Anderson, and The Event star Blair Underwood at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California (Full story …)

Stars Coming to DC for Charity Event

Agassi, Graf, Blake, and Kournikova in town for Elton John and Billie Jean King's Charity Event. Tickets on sale Sept. 7. (Full story …)

August 31, 2010

2001 US Open Women's Final now available on DVD

S. Williams vs. V. Williams. (Full story …)

August 30, 2010

Unique Auction to Benefit the ITHF

Hit Sessions with Tennis Greats, Grand Slam Tournament Tickets, Memorable Vacation Packages & More up for Bid on September 10 in New York City (Full story …)

Fitzpatrick Hotel Group specials for the U.S. Open

Specialty Cocktails, Delicious Food, Flat Screen TVs and Irish Hospitality Make The Fitz Bar & Restaurant and The Wheeltapper Pub Ideal Destinations for Grand Slam Action (Full story …)

TicketCity Serves Up Free Tickets

In 2010 US Open Bracket Contest. (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 …)

Delray Beach International Tennis Championships

Mac is Back: Legend John McEnroe Returns to the Delray Beach ITC. ITC Discount Ticket Offer Available Exclusively During US Open. (Full story …)

August 26, 2010

TIA Tennis Forum in NYC on Aug. 31

The fourth annual TIA Tennis Forum will be Tuesday, Aug. 31, in New York City, in conjunction with the US Open and the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Forum, which is open to all in the industry, will be from... (Full story …)

Award winners and All-Star Team to be Honored

Special Awards Luncheon Hosted by the USTA during Arthur Ashe Kids' Day (Full story …)

ITF Annual General Meeting a Great Success

Over 260 delegates, partners and staff attended the International Tennis Federation’s 2010 Annual General Meeting this week, held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington DC and hosted by the United States Tennis Association. “The USTA and, in particular, its... (Full story …)

Murray and Wozniacki Clinch US Open Series Titles

Murray and Wozniacki to Play For Up to $1 million in Bonus Prize Money at the US Open (Full story …)

August 25, 2010

First Ever 3D Broadcasts of US Open coming

Spearheaded by Panasonic And CBS Sports. Consumer Electronics Giant Becomes Official Sponsor Of US Open In New Three-Year Sponsorship Agreement (Full story …)

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 23, 2010

US Open on Tennis Channel Starts Aug. 30

Network’s On-Air Roster of Champions Again Features Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova and Lindsay Davenport, and Adds Hall of Famer Tracy Austin. Tennis Channel will Televise 73 Hours of Live Match Play at World’s Largest Tennis Tournament, with Two Weeks of “Grounds Pass” Coverage that Includes. US Open Tonight, Breakfast at the Open and More than 230 Hours Overall (Full story …)

Federer and Fish, a Wilson BLX Final in Cincinnati

Roger Federer and Mardy Fish will go head to head with their Wilson Six.One BLX rackets for the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters title in Cincinnati. “Wilson is proud to have both finalists playing with the new BLX technology,”... (Full story …)

AMEX Brings Fans Closer to Tennis

Introduces NextContenders.com to Give Fans an Inside Look at Rising Tennis Stars John Isner, Sam Querrey, Caroline Wozniacki and Melanie Oudin. Enhances Experiences by Bringing Back Radio Live at the US Open and Partnership for Official US Open iPhone Application. (Full story …)

August 20, 2010

USPTA joins the fight against childhood obesity

HOUSTON — In support of the first National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the United States Professional Tennis Association joins the fight against childhood obesity through Tennis — for the health of it! The USPTA encourages children to play tennis because... (Full story …)

US Open Qualifying Field Set

Features Former Top 50 Players, International and College Standouts, Rising Americans, and the Winners of the US Open National Playoffs. Matches Free and Open to the Public. (Full story …)

August 19, 2010

The 3rd Annual Cancer Charity Tournament

Hillsborough County’s biggest charity tennis tournament is back and better than ever in 2010! Largest Women's Double Charity Tennis Tournament Set for October. (Full story …)

August 16, 2010

DecoTurf Selected for 2010 W&SFG Masters

Andover, MA — The Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the world of tennis has once again chosen DecoTurf’s cushioned tennis surface. This elite ATP Masters 1000 event, one of the... (Full story …)

Murray beats Nadal and Federer in Toronto

Phoenix, AZ — HEAD player Andy Murray became the first player in a decade and a half to win two consecutive titles in Canada, defeating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 at the Toronto Masters. The win in just over two hours... (Full story …)

USTA, Citizen Extend Partnership through 2015

Citizen Watch Company will maintain its position as a USTA Corporate Champion and the “Official Timekeeper of the US Open” (Full story …)

New US Open Wild Card Playoff for Elite Players

Eight Men and Eight Women to Compete for Spots in US Open Main Draw at USTA Player Development Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla., August 18-20. (Full story …)

August 15, 2010

Clijsters Wins Cincinnati

Moves into Second Place Behind Maria Sharapova in the Olympus US Open Series Bonus Challenge. Andy Murray defeats Roger Federer at Toronto to Expand Lead in Men’s Standings with Two Weeks Left in Olympus US Open Series Season. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Cincinnati and Women in Montreal; CBS to Telecast Men’s Sunday Final at Noon with Women’s Final on ESPN2 at 3:00 p.m. ET (Full story …)

August 13, 2010

DecoTurf Chosen for 2010 Rogers Cup

Andover, MA — Continuing a relationship that began more than two decades ago, DecoTurf will once again be the surface of choice for the Rogers Cup WTA tournament in Montreal. The Rogers Cup rotates annually between Montreal and Toronto and... (Full story …)

Cardio Tennis Clinic on TV News in Los Angeles

KABC-TV in Los Angeles aired a Cardio Tennis segment in early August by nutrition and fitness reporter Lori Corbin, who participated in a Cardio Tennis class that also included actress Kendra Andrews, star or the new Disney dance movie “Step... (Full story …)

August 12, 2010

Williams Sisters Commit to Fed Cup Final

Venus and Serena to Join Core Group of U.S. Fed Cup Players. Melanie Oudin, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and World No. 1 Doubles Player Liezel Huber to Face Italy at San Diego Sports Arena, November 6-7. (Full story …)

New Programming and Enhancements for US Open

On-Court Celebrations to Include Opening Night’s Tribute to Those Who “Dream, Succeed and Inspire;” QuickStart Tennis Exhibition Also Slated. US Open Available in More Ways Than Ever Before with Live Streaming of All Television Windows on USOpen.org. Fan Enhancements Include Upgraded Promenade Experience, Kid-Friendly SmashZone, Family Day and Facility Upgrades Across the Grounds (Full story …)

August 11, 2010

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 9, 2010

McCormack Recruiting Players for SCF

Inaugural women's tennis team forming for Fall 2010 season (Full story …)

Federer and Laver; Which is the Greatest of All-Time?

New Chapter Press Features Books About Both Tennis Legends - ROGER FEDRER: QUEST FOR PERFECTION and THE EDUCATION OF A TENNIS PLAYER. (Full story …)

2010 US Open Wheelchair Competition Returns

Top Men’s, Women’s and Quad Division Players Headline Field (Full story …)

August 8, 2010

Nalbandian, Querrey, and Fish Atop Standings

Two-time Grand Slam Singles Champion Svetlana Kuznetsova Wins in San Diego for Share of First Place in Women’s Race. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Toronto and Women in Cincinnati; ESPN2 to Broadcast Back-to-Back Finals on Sunday Beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET (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 …)

Westin to Be Hotel Sponsor for the US Open

Starwood’s Wellness Brand Gives Fans Front Row Access - Will Be a Presenting Sponsor of Live Webcasts of US Open Matches on usopen.org. As Part of Partnership, Starwood Preferred Guest® Gives Members a Chance to Win Tickets to the US Open Men’s Singles Semi-Finals and Launches Exclusive Moments Opportunities (Full story …)

August 5, 2010

2010 US Open Opening Night Celebration

Ceremony Will Kick Off ESPN’s Primetime Coverage Of 2010 US Open (Full story …)

USTA Conducts Tennis Clinic at White House

Record-breaking Doubles Team Bob and Mike Bryan and World No. 20 Sam Querrey Join USTA Instructors on QuickStart Courts. President Barack Obama Makes Surprise Appearance to Speak with Local NJTL Kids. (Full story …)

August 3, 2010

Fed Cup Final Tickets Go on Sale Aug. 20th

U.S. hosts Fed Cup Final for the first time since 2000. Matches Played at San Diego Sports Arena, November 6-7 (Full story …)

MODO Launches US Open Tennis Sunglasses

New York — Modo Eyewear and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) introduce officially licensed US Open Sunglasses for the tournament which takes place August 30th - September 12th, 2010. The style is a unisex shape and comes in classic... (Full story …)

August 2, 2010

Mercury Insurance Open chooses DecoTurf

Andover, MA — The organizers of the Mercury Insurance Open have chosen DecoColor, from the makers of DecoTurf, as the Official Surface of their worldclass tennis tournament. The Mercury Insurance Open will take place August 2nd - 8th at the... (Full story …)

All-Star Line-up for Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day

Full-Day Tennis & Music Festival Kicks-Off 2010 US Open on Sat., August 28th at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Roster Already Includes Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Nick Cannon and Noted Players Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, Novak Djokovic. (Full story …)

#62: Bryan Brothers Break Doubles Record

American Twins Use Prince EXO3 Racquets to Step into History Book (Full story …)

August 1, 2010

Querrey, Azarenka Sweep California Events

Defending Series Champion Querrey Joins Mardy Fish Atop Men’s Standings, Azarenka Upsets Maria Sharapova to Take First Place in Women’s Race. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Washington, DC and Women in San Diego; ESPN2 to Broadcast Back-to-Back Finals on Sunday Beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET (Full story …)

July 30, 2010

USPTA announces World Conference speakers

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s World Conference on Tennis will be held Sept. 27 - Oct. 2 at La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, Calif. Many of tennis’ most interesting and renowned speakers will be sharing insights... (Full story …)

July 29, 2010

KABC-TV Films Cardio Tennis Segment in L.A.

Lori Corbin, the nutrition and fitness reporter for KABC-TV in Los Angeles, participated in a Cardio Tennis class in late July for a segment to air in early August. She was joined by actress Kendra Andrews, star or the new... (Full story …)

July 27, 2010

Women's US Open National Playoffs Begins

Sixteen Winners from the Sectional Qualifying Tournaments Compete for Wild Card into 2010 US Open Qualifying. Live Scoring Available through USTA.com and BankoftheWestClassic.com. Sunday Final to be Broadcast Live on Tennis Channel and Available Live on ESPN3.com (Full story …)

Blake Strode wins US Open National Playoffs

In the final of the US Open National Playoffs - Men’s Championship on Sunday in Atlanta, No. 1 seed Blake Strode defeated No. 2 seed Cecil Mamiit 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(1). By winning the tournament, Strode receives a wild card into... (Full story …)

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 26, 2010

Fratangelo, Price Capture USTA Singles Titles

Michael Redlicki and Daniel Kerznerman Capture First Career National Titles at USTA Boys’ 16s and 14s Events, Respectively (Full story …)

July 25, 2010

KC Defeats NY to Win First WTT Title

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Kansas City Explorers captured their first World TeamTennis title with a 21-18 win over the New York Sportimes at the WTT Finals presented by GEICO and the City of Kansas City on Sunday evening in... (Full story …)

July 23, 2010

Men's US Open National Playoffs Kicks off

Fourteen Winners and Two Runners-Up from Sectional Qualifying Tournaments To Compete for Wild Card into 2010 US Open Qualifying. Live Scoring Available through USTA.com and AtlantaTennisChampionships.com. Sunday’s final to be broadcast live on Tennis Channel and available live on ESPN3.com (Full story …)

July 22, 2010

Top Men Headline 2010 US Open Men's Field

Field features the World’s Top 98 Men Featuring Seven Grand Slam Singles Champions, including Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, and Defending Champion Juan Martin Del Potro. Nadal Looking to Become Seventh Man to Win Career Grand Slam (Full story …)

Top Women Headline 2010 US Open Women's Field

Field Includes Five Former US Open Singles Champions -- 2010 Grand Slam Champions Serena Williams, Francesca Schiavone Along with Defending Champion Kim Clijsters. (Full story …)

July 20, 2010

Student Athletes Earn Spots in Leadership Camp

Camp to Stress Arthur Ashe’s Ideals of Leadership and Sportsmanship. USTA/NJTL Tennis Leadership Camp Attendees to Participate in Philanthropic Activity with Students from Recording Artist Usher’s New Look Leadership Academy (Full story …)

July 19, 2010

Olympus US Open Series Launches

Game’s Top Players to Compete for $40 Million in Prize Money. More than 200 Hours of National Television on ESPN2, Tennis Channel and CBS Sports Highlighted by Back-to-Back Men’s and Women’s Finals on Sundays. Multi-Million Dollar Marketing Campaign Featuring “It Must Be Love” Enters Second Year. (Full story …)

July 16, 2010

Roddick Accepts Atlanta Championships Wild Card

Won First ATP Title Here in 2001; Will Play Doubles With Mardy Fish (Full story …)

July 14, 2010

Northshire CTA Holds QuickStart Tennis Festival

In the Manchester Center, Vt., area, the Northshire Community Tennis Association’s equipment has made the rounds throughout local schools. It’s also making a difference. Northshire CTA, a group of volunteers local to the Manchester area, acquired tennis equipment through fund-raising,... (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 …)

Pop Superstars Team Up with Tennis Superstars

Full-Day Tennis & Music Festival Kicks-Off 2010 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Full story …)

Andrew Young Named Honorary Chairman

In the First of its 2010 Olympus US Open Series Legacy Program, USTA to Refurbish Tennis Courts at the Andrew and Walter Young YMCA. (Full story …)

July 11, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, final

No. 5 seed Fish defeats No. 4 seed Olivier Rochus to capture his 4th ATP World Tour title. (Full story …)

July 10, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Saturday

No. 4 seed Olivier Rochus of Belgium takes on No. 5 seed Mardy Fish in Sunday's final at 2 p.m. At 10 a.m., some of the newly inducted members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2010 will compete in a Hall of Fame Classic Exhibition match. (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 …)

TIA Tennis Forum In NYC August 31

“Roadmap for a Healthy Sport” is the theme of the fourth annual TIA Tennis Forum, which will be held in New York City in conjunction with the 40th Annual USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Forum will be on Tuesday, Aug.... (Full story …)

Campbell's Championships news, Friday

No. 4 seed Mardy Fish defeats Frank Dancevic to advance to his first Newport semi-final. Qualifier Richard Bloomfield overcomes wild card Ryan Harrison. In Saturday's semi-finals, Olivier Rochus will make his second-straight semi-final apperance, with 3 newcomers to the Newport semis. (Full story …)

July 8, 2010

2010 US Open Prize Money Tops $22.6 Million

One million dollar prize money increase makes purse richest in tennis history. (Full story …)

Spain seeks Davis Cup title repeat

David Ferrer and Fernando Verdasco Lead Country Into Quarterfinal Against France (Full story …)

Campbell's Championships news, Wednesday

Jamaican Dustin Brown upsets No. 1 seed Sam Querrey. 18-year-old wild card Ryan Harrison advances to his first ATP World Tour quarter-final and becomes the youngest quarterfinalist ever in the tournament's history. (Full story …)

Campbell's Championships news, Thursday

No. 4 seeded Belgian Olivier Rochus advances to semi-finals, as does Argentine Brian Dabul. On Friday, No. 5 seeded Mardy Fish takes on Canadian Frank Dancevic, and 18-year-old wild card Ryan Harrison faces qualifier Richard Bloomfield of Great Britain. (Full story …)

July 6, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Tuesday

Top Americans Sam Querrey, Mardy Fish and Rajeev Ram advance, as do wild card young Americans Ryan Harrison and Denis Kudla. Nicolas Mahut wins his first competition match since his record-shattering Wimbledon match in just 83 minutes. (Full story …)

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 5, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Monday

Wild card Ryan Harrison Advances, as do No. 1 players from Japan and Jamaica. Tuesday's schedule features world No. 19 Sam Querrey and Nicolas Mahut in his first return to the courts since Wimbledon. (Full story …)

July 4, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Sunday

NEWPORT, R.I. — The Order of Play for the first day of Main Draw competition at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships has been announced. Among the players scheduled to compete on Monday are 2002 Champion Taylor Dent, Jamaican... (Full story …)

July 3, 2010

Serena Wins 4th Wimbledon

Chicago — Serena Williams made her presence known as she defended her Wimbledon title to Vera Zvonareva of Russia during the final match on Saturday. The match was all about Serena’s well known power game as she defeated Zvonareva in... (Full story …)

Campbell's Championships news, Saturday

NEWPORT, R.I. — The singles and doubles main has been announced for the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, an ATP World Tour event to be played July 5 - 11 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport,... (Full story …)

July 2, 2010

Campbell's Championships news, Friday

NEWPORT, R.I. — The qualifying draw and schedule of play for the 2010 Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships has been announced. CAMPBELL’S HALL OF FAME TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS - NEWPORT, USA $ 442,500.00 JULY 03 - JULY 11, 2010 ORDER... (Full story …)

Kudla Receives Campbell's Wild Card

17-year-old from Arlington, Virginia will compete in Newport for his ATP World Tour main draw debut following a quarterfinal result at the Wimbledon junior tournament. (Full story …)

July 1, 2010

Tennis Channel to Show US Open Playoffs

White Plains, NY - The USTA and Tennis Channel announced that the network will present live broadcasts of the finals of the 2010 US Open National Playoffs - Men’s and Women’s Championships. The men’s and women’s winners of the US... (Full story …)

June 29, 2010

Showdown to Feature Sampras, Agassi, Mac, Lendl

New York, New York — Two of the greatest rivalries in tennis will resume at Madison Square Garden when tennis legends Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, and Ivan Lendl take to the Madison Square Garden tennis court in the... (Full story …)

San Diego is Site for Fed Cup Final vs. Italy

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that the city of San Diego and the San Diego Sports Arena have been selected to host the 2010 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final between the United States and Italy, November... (Full story …)

June 28, 2010

Mahut Receives Campbell's Wild Card

In addition, the record-shattering Frenchman will personally deliver memorabilia from the longest match in tennis history to be displayed in the Museum at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (Full story …)

June 27, 2010

Prince Congratulates Isner on Epic Victory

Bordentown, NJ — When John Isner finally won the longest match in tennis history, he tossed the Prince racquet he had been wielding for 183 games, over 11 hours, and collapsed to the Wimbledon grass. The 6 foot 9 inch... (Full story …)

June 25, 2010

Vita Coco Congratulates Isner

Nation’s leading coconut water brand celebrates John Isner’s historic tennis match and victory (Full story …)

June 23, 2010

Top American Juniors at Wimbledon

2009 Eddie Herr Singles Champion Denis Kudla Is Highest-Ranked American Entered; 2010 French Junior Doubles Champion Sloane Stephens Leads U.S. Girls’ Contingent (Full story …)

BMW & Mini Named Atlanta Tennis Partners

Adds to long-term relationship with USTA Southern (Full story …)

June 22, 2010

DecoTurf for the Atlanta Tennis Championships

Andover, MA — The organizers of the Atlanta Tennis Championships have chosen DecoColor, from the makers of DecoTurf, as the Official Surface of their world-class tennis tournament. The Atlanta Tennis Championships will take place July 17-25 at the Atlanta Athletic... (Full story …)

Indian and Pakistani players join forces

Promoting peace through Wimbledon, 21 June-4 July in London, England. (Full story …)

June 14, 2010

Tri-City Medical sponsors Mercury Insurance Open

Tournament’s Aug. 5 Charity Auction Will Benefit Tri-City With Proceeds to Fight Breast Cancer (Full story …)

June 11, 2010

2010 US Open National Playoffs Update

Last week’s recap. (Full story …)

Blake Returning to Farmers Classic

Joins Djokovic, del Potro, Querrey & Bryans (Full story …)

IMG sponsors Atlanta Tennis Championships

Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri/IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy staff to highlight “Kid’s Day” (Full story …)

June 8, 2010

USPTA World Conference Dates, Location

Conference will be held Sept. 27 - Oct. 2 in La Quinta, Calif. (Full story …)

June 7, 2010

Roland Garros Champion Nadal Recaptures #1

First player to Qualify for Barclays ATP World Tour Finals (Full story …)

June 4, 2010

ITA Announces 2010 Teams for NCAA Division II

Campbell/ITA final Singles & Doubles College Tennis Rankings released (Full story …)

Davenport Awarded Doubles Wild Card

Former No. 1 in the World Will Play Doubles With Liezel Huber at the Mercury Insurance Open at La Costa Resort and Spa. (Full story …)

Williams Sisters Capture Doubles Title and #1 Ranking

[CHICAGO] - Serena and Venus Williams have made tennis history once again. The sisters earned the Roland Garros doubles title by rolling over the team of Kveta Peschke and Katarina Srebotnik in two sets 6-2, 6-3, with their K Blade... (Full story …)

June 3, 2010

US Open Takes Over New York's Times Square

Launching First Day of 2010 US Open Ticket Sales. Free Event Open To General Public Monday, June 7 (8 a.m.-2 p.m.). Event Features Skills Competition on a Miniature US Open Tennis Court, Ticket Kiosks, Photos with the US Open Trophy, Ticket Giveaways, and a Book Signing by Patrick McEnroe. (Full story …)

U.S. Draws Belgium in Fed Cup 1st Round

USTA Will Announce Site of 2010 Fed Cup Final vs. Italy in Two Weeks (Full story …)

May 27, 2010

2010 US Open National Playoffs Update

The following is the first of weekly updates on the 2010 US Open National Playoffs that will include recaps of the Section Qualifying Tournaments that just concluded and highlights of interesting player stories in the next week’s SQTs. The updates... (Full story …)

Top U.S. Juniors to Compete at Roland Garros

2009 Eddie Herr Singles Champion Kudla Highest-Ranked American to Enter Tournament; World No. 10 Capra, 2009 French Junior Semifinalist Stephens Lead U.S. Girls’ Contingent (Full story …)

Top-Ranked Top Seeds for ITHF Championships

Players Ranked Within Top 100 Fill Top Eight Seeds for Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. (Full story …)

May 24, 2010

Kids Can Audition to Sing at the US Open

Kids 12 Years and Younger Can Audition to Sing Live at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Full story …)

May 19, 2010

More to See and Do at the ITHF Championships

Family Weekend, an exclusive Pro-Am, Free Tennis Clinics, Angela Moore Fashion Show, Class of 2010 Induction and an exclusive benefit concert by B.B. King, will complement the exciting week of ATP World Tour tennis! (Full story …)

May 18, 2010

2010 Roland Garros Coverage Begins Sunday

Lindsay Davenport, Bud Collins to Join John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova as Part of Tennis Channel's On-Air Team. More than 240 Hours of Tournament Programming Set for Two-Week Competition, Including 77 Live-Match Hours and 42 First-Run Hours of French Open Tonight. (Full story …)

May 14, 2010

Harrison Receives ITHF Wild Card

American to Compete in Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships (Full story …)

Mercury Insurance to Sponsor La Costa Event

California Insurer to Headline Return of Women’s Professional Tennis to San Diego (Full story …)

May 11, 2010

U.S. Davis Cup Team Update

The 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoff draw was conducted earlier today and the U.S. drew an away tie in Colombia that will be played from September 17 - 19. The U.S. needs to defeat Colombia to... (Full story …)

May 10, 2010

McEnroe to Cover Roland Garros

Network Extends Roland Garros Contract with Tennis Legend, Set to Provide Match Commentary, Overall Analysis During 2010 Telecast May 23-June 6. McEnroe has been in Tennis Channel French Open Booth since Inaugural 2007 Coverage. (Full story …)

May 6, 2010

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 …)

May 5, 2010

USTA Celebrates Tennis Moms

National Tennis Month in May. TennisMonth.com Features Daily “Mom Spotlight” and “Tennis Celebrates Moms Sweepstakes” awarding US Open trip as Grand Prize. Chris Evert, 18-Time Grand Slam Champion and Mother of Three, is National Spokesperson USTA Serving Up More than 145 “Tennis Block Parties” Across the United States (Full story …)

May 4, 2010

Get Fit and Have Fun with Tennis

Tennis Across America Day is May 8 (Full story …)

May 3, 2010

Philippoussis Beats McEnroe in Boston

Wins First Champions Series Title. (Full story …)

April 30, 2010

Prince ‘Spring into Action’ Consumer Promo

Offer Makes Upgrading to New, Top Quality Tennis Gear Easier, More Affordable. Eight-Time Grand Slam Doubles Champions, The Bryan Brothers, Call Offer a ‘No-Brainer’ (Full story …)

Borg Edges Pernfors in Boston

At Staples Champions Cup. (Full story …)

Rubin and Harmon to Teach at USTA Camp

Former Australian Open Semifinalist and Former US Olympic Coach will beUSTA Eastern’s Camp A.C.E. Weeklong Camp to Improve Tennis Skills and Prepare Students for College. (Full story …)

April 29, 2010

Larson and McCollom win singles titles

Minnesota’s Tony Larson and Iowa’s Marina McCollom win at the USPTA Indoor Championships. (Full story …)

April 26, 2010

U.S. Fed Cup Rallies to Defeat Russia

3-2 wins Earns the U.S. the Right to Host 2010 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final. U.S. to host Italy in a Rematch of last year’s Fed Cup Final, Nov. 6-7. Second-year Captain Mary Joe Fernandez leads team to consecutive finals. (Full story …)

Playoffs to set Roland Garros U.S. Wild Cards

USTA to Host Playoff Tournaments This Week for 2010 Men’s and Women’s Singles Main Draw Wild Card Recipients. (Full story …)

April 22, 2010

ITHF Presents 'The Casino'

On the building's 130th anniversary, the new exhibit will chronicle the architectural and social history of a building that was considered to be America's first country club. (Full story …)

2010 Fed Cup Chase Continues This Weekend

2009 Runner-Up United States Hosting Russia. US Open Quarterfinalist Melanie Oudin Leads Americans into Semifinals (Full story …)

April 19, 2010

PTR to Debut Spring TennisFest in March 2011

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that starting in March 2011, it will host an annual event for college tennis teams on Spring Break. Bringing college tennis teams to Hilton Head Island was the brainchild of... (Full story …)

USTA Names U.S. Junior Teams

World Junior Team Competition and Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup by BNP Paribas North/Central American and Caribbean Championships, April 30-May 2. Girls’ World Junior Tennis Team Goes for Fourth Consecutive Title; United States Swept All Four Titles in 2008 (Full story …)

April 14, 2010

Fernandez Names Fed Cup Team

Melanie Oudin, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and World No. 1 Doubles Player Liezel Huber To Face Russia at Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, April 24-25. Fourth U.S. Team Member to be Determined Next Week; Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel (Full story …)

Ram Commits to Play ITHF

Defending champion will return to compete in the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships again this year. (Full story …)

April 13, 2010

Americans Outstanding at Senior Championships

Five of 10 U.S. Teams Claim First Place at Senior Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition. All 10 U.S. Teams Finish in Top Four of Respective Divisions. (Full story …)

April 7, 2010

Prince to Sponsor USTA Spring Nationals

Tennis Equipment Leader the Official Racquet of National Tournament Showcasing Country’s Youngest Stars -- Boys' and Girls' 12's. (Full story …)

April 5, 2010

Simply Smart Milk Serves Up VIP Tennis Weekend

Contest winner to Play Tennis with Chris Evert at the Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic (Full story …)

Baby Goes Pro to Help Fight Childhood Obesity

Baby Goes Pro to Play Integral Role in First Lady's "Let's Move" Initiative to Fight Childhood Obesity at Annual White House Easter Egg Roll on April 5, 2010. (Full story …)

March 31, 2010

2010 Great Britain vs. Lithuania Davis Cup

Nova Sports USA, Inc. is proud to be the acrylic surfacing provider of the March, 2010 Davis Cup match between Great Britain and Lithuania. Over 2,500 spectators watched Lithuania’s Davis Cup team defeat Great Britain (3-2) at the newly constructed... (Full story …)

March 29, 2010

Tennis Channel begins coverage of Sony Ericsson Open

Coverage starts Monday, March 29 (Full story …)

March 25, 2010

Internet Bidding Premiere for AAYTE Auction

Items Available on Internet for First Time, starting March 29. (Full story …)

Fish Commits to Play Campbell's Hall of Fame

Fish joins fellow top Americans Sam Querrey and Taylor Dent as early commitments to the Newport Tennis Championships' player field. (Full story …)

March 24, 2010

Prince to Sponsor Easter Bowl

Top Young US Tennis Talent Set Compete in 43rd Annual “Super Bowl of Junior Tennis” (Full story …)

March 23, 2010

Agassi to Play McEnroe at LA Tennis Open

July 24 Exhibition Match to Raise Funds for Foundation's Signature Project, The Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. (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 15, 2010

USTA Tennis Comes to Martha’s Vineyard

Welcome Martha’s Vineyard Community Tennis. (Full story …)

'Customer Service' & 'Natural Gut' Seminar

Presented by Tim Strawn of Grand Slam Stringers. (Full story …)

Beach Tennis at the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open

New York, NY — Beach Tennis USA®, the organization responsible for launching the sport of beach tennis in North America, in partnership with Vision Italia, the leading European beach tennis paddle supplier, will host a two-day international open beach tennis... (Full story …)

March 11, 2010

US Open National Playoffs announced

Men's and Women's Championships to be Played at 2010 Olympus US Open Series Events in Atlanta and Stanford, Respectively. Men’s and Women’s Champions Receive Wild Card Entry into 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament. On-line Registration Open at www.USOpen.org for Most Sectional Qualifying Events. (Full story …)

Hingis to face Clijsters and Williams sisters in WTT

WTT Pro League releases schedule for 2010 season (Full story …)

March 10, 2010

Win a free trip for two to Roland Garros

Dunlop Sport and Family Circle Cup Partner to Send a Lucky Fan to the French Open. Dunlop Returns as Official Ball & Racquet for Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier Event (Full story …)

Hewitt To Play First Atlanta Tennis Championships

July 19-25. (Full story …)

March 9, 2010

2010 BNP Paribas Open on Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel to Carry 90 Hours of Live Matches at 2010 BNP Paribas Open. Nine Straight Days of Network Coverage on Tap from Indian Wells, Calif., Including Live Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals, 12-Hour Days and 70 Hours of Encore Competition. Telecast Begins Friday with “Hit For Haiti” Relief Exhibition that Features Agassi, Sampras, Navratilova, Federer, Nadal, Graf, Davenport and Henin. (Full story …)

March 5, 2010

PTR to Host Club & Facility Conference

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will host its second Tennis Club and Facility Conference May 19-21, 2010 at PTR Headquarters on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The three day event has been designed specifically for tennis... (Full story …)

March 4, 2010

Ivanovic Enters Southern California Open

Former World No. 1 and 2008 French Open Champion will headline the return of Women’s Professional Tennis to La Costa Resort and Spa, July 31-Aug. 8, 2010 (Full story …)

Elite Motion Coach to Premiere in Baltimore

Slow Motion Video Training Systems Announces Its National Sales Launch at the Konica Minolta FACE-OFF Classic, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland (Full story …)

U.S. Begins Chase for 2010 Davis Cup

John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Doubles Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan Head to Serbia for First Round. See it all on Tennis Channel. (Full story …)

Tickets on sale for U.S. vs. Russia Fed Cup SF

Available to the General Public on Friday, March 12. Fed Cup Rivals to Face Off in Birmingham, Ala., on April 24-25 (Full story …)

March 3, 2010

All-Prince U.S. Davis Cup Lineup

Next Generation Squad -- Sam Querrey, John Isner and the Bryan Brothers All Choose to Play with Prince Racquets Featuring Visible O-Technology (Full story …)

March 2, 2010

Sony Ericsson Ultimate All-Star Tennis Experience

March 23: The Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. First In Sony Ericsson Tournament Tennis: US Open Woman's Champ Kim Clijsters Rallies Against Andy Roddick & Guillermo Canas Local Tennis Players Compete To Return Roddick's Serve / Win Points Against Clijsters. (Full story …)

Plexipave Selected for Three ATP Tournaments

Andover, MA — Plexipave has been selected as the surface for the ATP World Tour events taking place in Memphis, Delray Beach, and Indian Wells. Plexipave’s speed of play makes it possible for all types of players to excel, and... (Full story …)

March 1, 2010

ITHF Class of 2010 to Honor Doubles Stars

Doubles stars dominate the Recent Player and Master Player categories, with the selections of Todd Woodbridge, Mark Woodforde, Gigi Fernandez, Natasha Zvereva and Owen Davidson. In the Contributor category, wheelchair tennis creator Brad Parks has been selected for induction, along with Derek Hardwick, who served as chairman of the British Lawn Tennis Association and was instrumental in the creation of Open tennis. (Full story …)

February 26, 2010

PTR to Host SONA Championships

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will host the 11th annual Special Olympics North America (SONA) National Invitational Tennis Championships presented by PTR , March 8-10, 2010, at PTR Headquarters in Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club on... (Full story …)

Querrey to Play at ITHF Championships

A finalist at the 2009 tournament in Newport, R.I., Davis Cup team member Sam Querrey's ranking improved this week to match his personal best ranking of No. 22 following title in Memphis last week. (Full story …)

February 25, 2010

USTA Hosting Registration Events

More Than 700 Youth Registration Events to be Held at Facilities Across the Country in Celebration of "Tennis Night in America" Between February 26-March 1 To Facilitate Early Registration for Spring/Summer Junior Tennis Programs Nationwide. (Full story …)

February 24, 2010

Non-Profits Partner on Tennis Tournament

Two Local Non-Profits Partner on Inaugural Mens and Ladies Doubles Tennis Cup Tournament Fundraising May 14-16, 2010 (Full story …)

February 23, 2010

Isner, Blake to Play Atlanta Championships

Atlanta, GA — John Isner and James Blake, the second- and fourth-ranked American men’s tennis players, have committed to play the 2010 Atlanta Tennis Championships. The Atlanta event, owned and operated by USTA Southern, will serve as the kick-off to... (Full story …)

February 22, 2010

UCSC Wins ITA National Title

Top-seeded Santa Cruz Captures Third ITA National Men's Team Indoor Championship Title (Full story …)

February 18, 2010

Gustavus Adolphus Set to Host Competition

10th Annual ITA Division III Men's Team Indoor Championship. (Full story …)

U.S. names first-round Davis Cup team

United States names John Isner, Sam Querrey, and the World's No. 1 Doubles Team of Bob and MIke Bryan to Face Serbia. First Meeting Between U.S. and Serbia in Davis Cup will take place on Indoor Clay at the Beogradska Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, March 5-7. Isner to make Davis Cup Debut; Becomes Tallest Player in U.S. Davis Cup History. (Full story …)

February 16, 2010

USTA Selects Site of 2010 Fed Cup Semifinal

United States Will Attempt to beat Russia to Reach Second Straight Fed Cup Final. Semifinal To Be Played At Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena, April 24-25. (Full story …)

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 11, 2010

'Showdown' Serves Up a Strong Marketing Partners

Official Partners Include Caesars Atlantic City, Delta Air Lines, FIJI Water, Fila, FXDD, Jumeirah Essex House, Lexus, NASDAQ OMX, Optimum, Rums of Puerto Rico, Sportime Tennis Clubs, Steuben Glass, Tennis.com, Travelers Insurance, Ubisoft and Wilson Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Kim Clijsters to Headline Event at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 1, 2010 (Full story …)

All-Stars in WTT Draft

Pro League Marquee Players Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Martina Hingis, and Kim Clijsters selected. Maria Sharapova, Lindsay Davenport, John McEnroe, Anna Kournikova, and James Blake will also play WTT in 2010 (Full story …)

Stacey Allaster announced as speaker

WTA Tour Chairman & CEO. The Global Sports Industry Summit takes place from September 28 - October 1, 2010. (Full story …)

World's Greatest Squash Players at Westchester CC

To Be Held March 1 to 4 at Westchester Country Club. Inaugural Invitational Event Will Bring Together Players That Have Combined To Win 29 National Championships (Full story …)

Safin to Make Champions Series Debut in Rio

2010 Rio Champions Cup, March 12-14 at the Maracanãzinho Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Full story …)

February 10, 2010

Babolat Promotion to Support Roddick Foundation

Grand Prize Winner to Hit With Andy Roddick at 2010 US Open. (Full story …)

February 9, 2010

Atlanta Tennis Championships Selects Site

Atlanta Athletic Club to host 2010 tournament. (Full story …)

February 4, 2010

U.S. Begins Chase for Fed Cup Title

2009 Fed Cup Runner-up. Young US Open Star Melanie Oudin Leads Americans into First-Round Against France (Full story …)

February 3, 2010

Babolat sponsoring the 'Little Mo' Tournaments

Boulder, Colorado — Babolat, leading manufacturer of tennis racquets, announces its sponsorship of the Road to the “Little Mo’” Nationals and the “Little Mo” International Open tennis tournament. Babolat recently signed a two-year contract to support the tournament as the... (Full story …)

Serena to Face Clijsters

Rematch of the 2009 US Open Semifinal at the "BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup" set for March 1 at Madison Square Garden. (Full story …)

USPTA Announces 2010 Tournament Schedule

The United States Professional Tennis Association announces its 2010 National Surface Championship Series, offering its members the chance to earn prize money and ranking points. This series kicks off with the USPTA Indoor Championships April 23-25 presented by the USPTA... (Full story …)

February 2, 2010

HEAD pros make AO History

Andy Murray and Marin Cilic. (Full story …)

February 1, 2010

Querrey to Defend LA Tennis Open Title

Joins No. 2 Djokovic, No. 5 del Potro in Field. Bryans Win Australian Open; Viper Room Next Stop. (Full story …)

Roger Federer Has The Perfect Feel

Federer Wins Australian Open Title with New BLX Racket (Full story …)

Wilson 2010 AO Tour Update

Roger Federer artfully used his Six.One Tour BLX tennis racket as he defeated Murray in straight sets to win his 4th Australian Open title and extended his record to 16 Grand Slam titles. Using her Blade Team racket, Serena Williams... (Full story …)

A True Champion Continues Her Legacy

Defending Champion Serena Williams Captures Australian Open Singles Title Serena and Venus Williams Defend Doubles Championship (Full story …)

January 31, 2010

Bryan Brothers capture fourth AO title

Second Consecutive AO title, and Eighth Major Crown Overall. Recent Racquet Switch to Prince EXO3 Ignite Team 95 Helps American Doubles Duo Take One Step Closer to All-Time Titles Record. (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 28, 2010

New Tennis Channel Series 'Celebrity Tennis'

Premieres Monday, February 1. Host Vince Van Patten Hits the Courts with Advice Guru Dr. Phil, Supermodel Christie Brinkley, Poker Champ Gus Hansen, Music Superstar Brandy and Others. (Full story …)

January 27, 2010

Nieminen Reaches Australian Open Doubles Semis

Decked out in all Wilson gear, Jarkko Nieminen and his partner, Kohlmann reach their first Grand Slam Doubles semifinal after they led Ljubicic/Gonzales 4-6 6-1 2-0 and Ljubicic was then forced to retire due to injury. Using his Six.One Tour... (Full story …)

January 26, 2010

Online Video Partners Bolster Tennis Channel

RayV, Unicorn Media Facilitate Inaugural Australian Open Streams, Ongoing Video, Respectively, for tennischannel.com. (Full story …)

USTA Creates US Open National Playoffs

Will Provide the Opportunity for All Players to Compete for a Berth into the US Open. US Open National Playoffs Men’s and Women’s Champions Receive Wild Card Entry into 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament. World Champion Skier Bode Miller to Compete in a Sectional Qualifying Tournament. (Full story …)

January 25, 2010

Waller Wows Grand Central Crowd

News from the Professional Squash Association World Tour (Full story …)

PSA Super Series Hails Return of Australian Open

News from the Professional Squash Association World Tour (Full story …)

Walker Advances In ToC Qualifying

News from the Professional Squash Association World Tour (Full story …)

January 21, 2010

Expanded TV 'Daily Updates' to 2010 majors

NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES — FOX Business Network (FBN) and Tennis Channel have expanded their partnership to bring viewers daily updates of market moves and courtside play during the 2010 Grand Slam Events. Starting with this week’s Australian Open,... (Full story …)

January 19, 2010

Campbell Makes Knight's Day In Vancouver

Martin Knight beat fellow New Zealander Campbell Grayson in the final of the Comfort Inn Open to claim the third PSA World Tour title of his career at the $20,000 squash event at Evergreen Squash Club in Vancouver, Canada. Fifth... (Full story …)

Waters In Line For US WISPA Double

England’s world No6 Alison Waters is predicted to double her collection of WISPA World Tour squash titles in her first two tournaments of the year in the USA over the next two weeks. The 25-year-old from London is top seed... (Full story …)

BallenIsles CC Hosts Int'l Senior Women’s Tournament

Les Grandes Dames International Senior Women’s Tennis Tournament to be held at New Sports Complex. (Full story …)

Sobhy It In Berwyn

In a surprise all-American final of the Women’s Liberty Bell Open between two sixteen-year-olds, New York’s Amanda Sobhy emerged triumphant to win the $6,700 WISPA World Tour squash event at Berwyn Squash & Fitness Club in Berwyn, PA, USA. Second... (Full story …)

Salazar Stuns Koukal For Salt Lake City Title

Fifth-seeded Mexican Cesar Salazar twice upset the form book to win the inaugural Zantrex-3 International at Squashworks in Salt Lake City, USA. The 22-year-old from San Luis Potosi made his breakthrough in the quarter-finals of the $10,000 PSA World Tour... (Full story …)

Mosaad Survives Marathon To Win St Louis Title

Egyptian Omar Mosaad won his second PSA World Tour title of the year - and the longest squash match of his career - when he beat Canadian Shahier Razik in the final of the $15,000 Racquet Club Invitational at The... (Full story …)

World TeamTennis to Make Australian Open Debut

New York, N.Y. — World TeamTennis will make its Australian debut in the second week of Australian Open 2010. The American-based concept co-founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King in the 1970s has been thrilling United States tennis crowds for... (Full story …)

January 12, 2010

AO Coverage Begins Monday, January 18

Tennis Channel to Offer Free Live Match Streaming on tennischannel.com for First Time -- 55 Hours of Broadband Action in Addition to On-Air During Two-Week Event. Martina Navratilova Returns to Tennis Channel Booth Alongside Bill Macatee for Nightly, Prime-Time Match Telecasts Followed by Six-Hour Australian Open Today Morning Show. (Full story …)

December 30, 2009

Kids Free at the ITHF in 2010

At the ITHF's annual Legends Ball, more than $30,000 was donated by Hall of Fame supporters to provide complimentary admission for children in the year ahead. (Full story …)

'Competitive Drills and Games' premieres on Tennis Channel

USPTA show will air on Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. Eastern time (Full story …)

Live Coverage of the 2010 Hopman Cup

Stars Oudin and Isner to Represent the U.S. in Prestigious Mixed Doubles Tournament. Tennis Channel’s Live Coverage Begins Monday, Jan. 4, at 9 p.m. EST. (Full story …)

December 22, 2009

BNP Paribas Open Announces New Owner

Indian Wells — The BNP Paribas Open, the most attended tennis tournament in the world outside of the four major events, to be held March 8-21, 2010, and its home, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, have been purchased by... (Full story …)

December 17, 2009

ATP Awards Tournament Sanction to Atlanta

ATP 250 Tournament to be Staged from July 17-25 and to be Run by USTA Southern Section. Men’s Tournament will Kick-Off 2010 Olympus US Open Series. (Full story …)

December 15, 2009

Legendary Guests at Annual ITA Convention

Legendary Guest Lineup Highlights 25th Coaches Convention (Full story …)

Bryan Brothers Returning to LA Tennis Open

World No. 1 Team Owns Record Five LA Titles. Twins Join del Potro, Djokovic in 2010 Event (Full story …)

Sportaccord Conference Targets Global Themes

SportAccord Convention will be held in Dubai from April 25-30 2010 (Full story …)

December 10, 2009

Last Chance to Win a Trip to French Open

(Houston, TX): Just three weeks remain for tennis fans to enter to win a trip of a lifetime to the 2010 French Open. Imagine you and a loved one in Paris during May. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the... (Full story …)

December 7, 2009

PTR to Host West Coast Conference

Second conference dedicated to Tennis Clubs and Facilities. (Full story …)

December 4, 2009

Player Development Conference coming to Florida

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference to take place in Naples, Fla., in December (Full story …)

December 3, 2009

Nadal Leads Spain into Davis Cup Final

Tennis Channel offers Complete, Live Coverage as Spain Battles the Czech Republic this weekend. (Full story …)

December 2, 2009

Top players headline BNP Paribas Showdown

Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Kim Clijsters will be at the Second Annual "BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup" at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 1, 2010. A Tennis Night In America Event. Tickets On Sale Beginning Today. (Full story …)

November 24, 2009

Fields Finalized for USTA AO Wild Card Playoffs

Men's and Women's Playoffs for berth at Australian Open to be held at Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta, December 4-7. (Full story …)

November 23, 2009

World's Top Junior Tennis Players to Compete

2009 Dunlop Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships. Girls’ 18s Field Features World No. 1 and French Open Champion Kristina Mladenovic of France and US Open Champion Heather Watson of England. World No. 1 and French Open Champion Daniel Berta of Sweden Leads Boys’ 18s Field (Full story …)

November 19, 2009

Tennis Channel to cover the ATP World Finals

Wall-to-Wall Coverage of the 2009 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals starts November 22-29. Live Singles and Doubles Matches at Year-End Championships Begin at 7:30 a.m. ET Daily Followed by Prime-Time Replays Each Evening at 7 p.m. ET. Network to Dedicate 120 Hours Overall to Season’s Final Event During Upcoming Week. (Full story …)

HEAD Trio Prepared for ATP World Finals

Djokovic, Murray, and Soderling Ready to Take the Courts in London. (Full story …)

November 18, 2009

Darwish Seeded to Defend Qatar Classic Crown

Egypt’s former world number one Karim Darwish is seeded to retain the crown he won for the first time last year in the 2009 Qatar Squash Classic, the $147,500 PSA World Tour Super Series event which takes place for the... (Full story …)

November 16, 2009

Kids Cardio to Debut at PTR Symposium

Hilton Head Island, SC — The official debut of Cardio Tennis for Kids (CT4Kids) will take place February 18, 2010, at the PTR International Tennis Symposium on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Cardio Tennis for Kids will invigorate children’s tennis... (Full story …)

November 11, 2009

Young, Glatch Invited to AO Wild Card Playoffs

USTA Wild Card Events to be held during 2009 Infinite Energy Atlanta Challenge at the Racquet Club of the South, December 4-7. (Full story …)

November 9, 2009

Djokovic and Murray Take Top Spots this Weekend

Kennelbach, Austria — HEAD players made headlines last week at various tournaments around the world. HEAD player and World No. 3 Novak Djokovic upset World No. 1 Roger Federer in his hometown of Basel at the Davidoff Swiss Indoors on... (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 3, 2009

Legends Highlight 25th Annual ITA Coaches Convention

SKILLMAN, N.J. — The 25th annual ITA Coaches Convention will take place at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, December 16-19, 2009 and will feature four legends of the game: Dennis Ralston, Jose Higueras, Emilio Sanchez and Stan... (Full story …)

November 1, 2009

Rec teams capture national titles at Advanta WTT Nationals

Teams from California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, New York and Texas Capture National Championships at Advanta WTT Rec League Finals (Full story …)

ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championship to Take Place

November 5-8, hosted by Yale University at the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center. (Full story …)

October 29, 2009

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference to Take Place in Fla.

Conference set for December in Naples. (Full story …)

October 28, 2009

Andrey Kuznetsov Wins His 1st ATP Tour Match

Wilson on the Rise (Full story …)

October 27, 2009

Serena Williams to Lead U.S. Fed Cup Team into Final

World No. 2 joins World No. 1 Doubles Player Liezel Huber, and US Open Quarterfinalist Melanie Oudin. 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Final Takes Place November 7-8 in Reggio Calabria. Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel (Full story …)

Ross and Steenkamp Capture Singles Titles

USPTA Hard Court Championships. (Full story …)

October 26, 2009

Federer vs. Roddick Wimby final available on DVD

New York, NY — Tennis fans can now relive one of the greatest matches in tennis history as SRO Sports, the exclusive distributor of Wimbledon DVDs, announces the release of. 2009 Wimbledon Men’s Final: Federer V Roddick. This historic DVD... (Full story …)

October 22, 2009

Tennis Channel to cover WTA Championships

Weeklong Coverage of Women's Year-End Sony Erricsson Championships begins October 27. Network Joins World’s Top Singles, Doubles Players in Doha, Qatar, with More Than 30 Hours of Live Match Telecasts. (Full story …)

October 21, 2009

USTA Announces U.S. Team for Master'U BNP Paribas

Eight nations to compete in International Collegiate Competition, December 9-14 in Poitiers, France (Full story …)

October 13, 2009

Djokovic and Kuznetsova Clinch China Open Titles

Djokovic Reclaims ATP World No. 3 Ranking (Full story …)

PTR International Symposium Set for February

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its annual International Tennis Symposium & $25,000 Championships, February 12-17, 2010, at PTR Headquarters on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Symposium attracts nearly 1,000 tennis teachers and coaches... (Full story …)

October 7, 2009

Ukraine & Malta Share European Nations Cup Spoils

Ukraine and Malta emerged triumphant in the European Nations Challenge Cup at Squash Park in Poznan, Poland, after victories over Cyprus in both the men’s and women’s finals, respectively, in the European Squash Federation event in its seventh year. Unseeded... (Full story …)

October 4, 2009

Prince Congratulates Sharapova

Former World’s #1 comes back from surgery with her Prince O3 Speedport Black racquet to capture Toray Pan Pacific Open and continue her climb up the rankings. (Full story …)

September 28, 2009

Weekend Brings Three Event Titles for Prince Players

Monfils, Peer, and Montanes Win in Metz, Tashkent, and Bucharest Respectively; Cap Dominant Weekend and Showcase Prince Product. (Full story …)

September 25, 2009

Bijou Tennis Show in China

The famous “Bijou” Tennis Show, performed by Henri Elkins and Fernando Velasco, has been invited to perform clinics and several performances during the 2009 China Open Tennis Tournament in Beijing, China during the week of October 5-11. The $6.6 million... (Full story …)

Ross Wins Singles Title at USPTA Championships

MARCO ISLAND, FLA. — Cory Ross of Littleton, Colo., claimed the men’s open title at the $30,000 USPTA International Championships Thursday at the Players Club on Marco Island, Fla. Ross, the No. 1 seed, earned the championship title by defeating... (Full story …)

September 24, 2009

U.S. Names Junior Davis Cup Team to Defend Title

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that Bjorn Fratangelo (Pittsburgh), Marcos Giron (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) and Hunter Harrington (Spartanburg, S.C.) will represent the United States in the Junior Davis Cup Finals, Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 in San... (Full story …)

McCollom Wins USPTA Women's Championship

Men’s final set between Cory Ross and James Daly. (Full story …)

September 17, 2009

2009 US Open: More Fans in More Ways

All-Time Attendance Record Set - Third Open to Top 700,000 in Attendance. New Cable Broadcasters ESPN2 and Tennis Channel Combine with CBS for Most Televised Hours in Tournament History. Website Traffic Hits All-Time High with More Than 150 Matches Streamed and Nearly 14 Million Streams Activated. (Full story …)

2009 Olympus US Open Series Most Successful Ever

Record-Breaking TV Viewership, Naming of EA Sports as Official Sponsor and US Open Champion del Potro Earns Bonus Prize Money (Full story …)

September 15, 2009

Williamses Capture US Open Doubles Title

[CHICAGO] — The Williams sisters, with their [K] Blade Team rackets, sweep through the US Open and claimed their third doubles title this year. They upset the defending champions, Liezel Huber and Cara Black 6-2, 6-2. “It feels great to... (Full story …)

Del Potro Conquers US Open for His First Major

[CHICAGO] — In an all Wilson final, Juan Martin del Potro defeated world #1 Roger Federer to earn his first Major title. The 6-foot-6 Argentine held strong throughout the entire five set match. He put aside a losing record against... (Full story …)

Champions Downed in Day of British Open Shocks

PSA/WISPA TOUR EVENT NEWS RESULTS: internationalSPORTgroup British Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England Men’s quarter-finals: [10] James Willstrop (ENG) bt [12] Mohd Azlan Iskandar (MAS) 11-5, 11-6, 12-10 (47m) [3] Amr Shabana (EGY) bt [5] David Palmer (AUS) 11-8, 14-12, 4-11,... (Full story …)

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 …)

PSA/WISPA Tour Event News

RESULTS: internationalSPORTgroup British Open Squash Championships, Manchester, England; New Zealand Dominate British Open Qualifiers Men’s qualifying finals: Stephane Galifi (FRA) bt Mohd Ali Anwar Reda (EGY) 18-16, 5-11, 11-4, 11-9 (74m) Simon Rosner (GER) bt Alan Clyne (SCO) 9-11, 11-9,... (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 …)

September 4, 2009

US Open and Decoturf Extend Contract

DecoTurf remains the “Surface of the US Open” through December 2014 (Full story …)

September 2, 2009

USTA Pays Tribute to Pancho Gonzalez's Legacy

On-Court Ceremony Hosted by Noted Actor Benjamin Bratt. Hispanic Dignitaries and Gonzalez Family Members to Participate in On-Court Celebration. Tribute to Celebrate Gonzalez on the 60th Anniversary of His Back-to-Back U.S. National Championships Titles on September 5 (Full story …)

September 1, 2009

ITHF Benefit Auction Serves up Unique Items and Experiences

Autographed Memorabilia, Hit Sessions with Tennis Greats, Exotic Vacations and Grand Slam Ticket Packages all up for bid in Live and Silent Auction (Full story …)

Tennis Channel on Cablevision and the US Open

Cablevision has taken a step that raises serious problems for all cable programmers. We are sorting out these issues and will decide what steps to take when we are ready to do so. They are too important to the future... (Full story …)

August 31, 2009

XerTech Showcases Fitness Products at US Open

Engaging Exercise Zone to Provide Fun and Fitness for All Ages, US Open to Drive Exposure for XerTech’s Products (Full story …)

Tickets on Sale for East Asian Games in Hong Kong

HONG KONG—(BUSINESS WIRE)— The international sporting spotlight will be on Hong Kong in December when close to 3,000 athletes take part in the biggest-ever East Asian Games (EAG). From December 5-13, athletes from nine countries/regions in East Asia will gather... (Full story …)

August 28, 2009

Baldwin Joins King as USTA Expands its Green Initiatives

Venus Williams Designs 100% Organic T-Shirt Natural Resources Defense Council Partners As Strategic Advisor On All Initiatives (Full story …)

August 27, 2009

USTA to Celebrate Athletes Who 'Give Back'

Andre Agassi, Mia Hamm, David Robinson, and Doug Flutie to be Honored for Off-Court Achievements in Special Tribute Hosted by Good Morning America Co-Anchor Robin Roberts Grammy-Winning Musical Artist Rob Thomas to Sing “America the Beautiful” and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The O’Jays to Perform “Love Train” (Full story …)

Querrey Clinches Olympus US Open Series Men's Title

Rising American Wins First Career Olympus US Open Series Championship. Women’s Series Champion -- Along With Second and Third Place Finishers -- Still to be Determined at Pilot Pen Tennis Event in New Haven. (Full story …)

August 26, 2009

Nike Introduces US Open Competition Looks

Big Apple-Inspired Apparel Unveiled as Federer, Williams, Nadal, and Tennis Great John McEnroe Greet Fans at Manhattan Unveil (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 …)

Federer and Safina Named 2009 US Open Top Seeds

12 Grand Slam Singles Champions Among the Seeded Players, Including Seven Former US Open Champions. (Full story …)

Fanball to Develop the 2009 US Open Bracket Challenge for the USTA

ST. LOUIS—(BUSINESS WIRE)— Fanball, the premier provider of online fantasy sports contests, content, strategy and insight, announced today its strategic partnership with the United States Tennis Association to build the 2009 US Open Bracket Challenge. The US Open Bracket Challenge... (Full story …)

Hernandez and McCollom win singles titles

Hector Hernandez of Easton, Pa., won the men’s open title after defeating H’Cone Thompson of Washington, D.C., 6-7, 6-2, 11-9, at the $5,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Grass Court Championships Sunday at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia. Marina... (Full story …)

USTA to Offer Free Live Streaming of Nearly Entire 2009 US Open on USOPEN.org

All Television Windows Broadcast by ESPN2 and Tennis Channel to be Available More than 150 Matches in total will be streamed (Full story …)

August 24, 2009

Tennis Channel's Inaugural US Open Coverage Begins Monday, August 31

Network Offers 72 Live Match Hours During Two-Week Tournament and 240 Overall, for Round-the-Clock, “Grounds Pass” Telecast with US Open Tonight, Breakfast at the Open US Open Legend Jimmy Connors Returns to an American Broadcast Booth for the First Time since 1991, Joining Tennis Channel’s Martina Navratilova, Bill Macatee (Full story …)

USTA and Stonyfield Farm Sign New Partnership Agreement for US Open

New Partnership to Build Brand Awareness of Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt USTA Expands Sponsorship Partnership to New Category (Full story …)

Top Players Committed to Forexx Women's World Open

All but one of the world’s twenty-five best players have entered for the Forexx Women’s World Open Squash 2009, which will take place from 20-27 September in Amsterdam. (Full story …)

August 21, 2009

USTA Offers US Open Junior Wild Cards to Three 2009 USTA National Champions

*FLUSHING, N.Y., August 21, 2009 - *The USTA announced today the names of eight boys and eight girls who have been offered wild card entries into the 2009 US Open boys’ and girls’ singles championships. The US Open Junior Championships... (Full story …)

USTA Introduces Official 2009 US Open Bracket Challenge

Registration Available Now at www.USOpen.org/bracketchallenge Challenge to Go Live on Thursday, August 27 After US Open Draw Show on ESPNews Men’s and Women’s Bracket Winners to Receive Trips to 2010 US Open (Full story …)

USTA Launches New Programming and Fan Enhancements for 2009 US Open

On-Court Celebrations to Include Opening Night’s Tribute to ‘Athletes Who Give Back’ And Special Pancho Gonzalez and Arthur Ashe Ceremonies US Open Available in More Ways Than Ever Before with New ESPN, Tennis Channel Relationships, and Live Streaming on US Open.org Fan Enhancements Include SmashZone, Family Day, The Best Tennis Town, The US Open Bracket Challenge, Instant Replay on Grandstand and More (Full story …)

Glatch, King, and McHale receive 2009 US Open Wild Cards

USTA Previously Committed Wild Card to Former US Open Champion Kim Clijsters. Locals McHale (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.) and Gail Brodsky (Brooklyn) To Play in Main Draw. (Full story …)

August 20, 2009

DIRECTV and ESPN Invite the Public to Come Out and Play

Free, Day-Long Event on Aug. 26 to Feature Biggest Names in Tennis Including Venus and Serena Williams, the Bryan Brothers, the Jensen Brothers, James Blake and more; General Public will have a Chance to Train with USTA Teaching Pros in a Variety of Skills Challenges (Full story …)

August 19, 2009

Dent, Britton, and Buchanan receive US Open Wild Cards

*FLUSHING, N.Y. — * The USTA announced today that a talented group of Americans consisting of Devin Britton (Jackson, Miss.), Chase Buchanan (New Albany, Ohio), Taylor Dent (Newport Beach, Calif.), Brendan Evans (Key Biscayne, Fla.), Jesse Levine (Boca Raton, Fla.)... (Full story …)

2009 US Open Wheelchair Competition Returns September 10-13

Top Four Men’s, Women’s and Quad Division Players Headline Field (Full story …)

Prince Presents the 2009 Central Park Tennis EXO3bition

World’s Top ATP & WTA Pros to Showcase Skills on NYC’s Legendary Public Courts Day Before Start of U.S. Open. Event Gives Public Chance to Meet, Learn From and Play With Pros and Legends Such as Gael Monfils, the Bryan Brothers, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Stan Smith and Many More Special, Live Musical Performance from American Idol Season 7 Finalist and Former Top-Ranked Australian Junior Player, Michael Johns (Full story …)

Tennis Channel All-Star Line-up

As you know Tennis Channel coverage of the US Open begins in less than two weeks. But Tennis Channel is much more than just the Grand Slam Network. Check out the match schedule beginning today at 11 am ET from... (Full story …)

August 18, 2009

Murray Captures Title and Earns No. 2 World Ranking

Kennelbach, Austria — HEAD sensation Andy Murray put together another stellar performance at the Rogers Cup in Montreal to capture the title and become the first British winner in tournament history. With the victory, Murray leaps past Rafael Nadal to... (Full story …)

August 10, 2009

4 Titles Up for Grabs, 4 Wilson Tour Team Wins

There were 4 titles up for grabs this past week and Juan Martin Del Potro, Flavia Pennetta, Robert Lindstedt and Yan Zi all snatched titles for the Wilson Tour Team. Juan Martin Del Potro did not disappoint in Washington D.C.... (Full story …)

Alarcon Conquers Tour de las Americas in Peru

Brazilian Rafael F Alarcon made a clean sweep of the three “Tour de las Americas” squash titles in South America by winning the Peru Open, the final event in the PSA World Tour series at Club Regatas in the Peru... (Full story …)

August 4, 2009

Prince Team Touring Pros Dominate Weekend Tour Events

Bartoli, Querrey and Bryan Brothers Use Prince O3 Racquets to Capture Titles in Los Angeles and Stanford (Full story …)

August 3, 2009

Querrey Wins LA and Takes Lead in Olympus US Open Series

Marion Bartoli Upsets Venus Williams in Stanford and Takes Early Lead in the Women’s Standings. Series Continues Next Week with Men in Washington, D.C., and Women in Los Angeles. (Full story …)

July 30, 2009

Top Tennis Speakers Headline USPTA’s World Conference

September event features 45 seminars and courses (Full story …)

July 28, 2009

US Names Teams for 2009 World Junior Tennis Competition Finals

U.S. Girls’ Seek Third Straight Title; U.S. Boys’ Won Consecutive Titles in 2002-03 (Full story …)

July 24, 2009

USPTA’s Tennis Buying Show to Be Held at Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club and Spa

USPTA will host silent auction during buying show (Full story …)

July 23, 2009

Huczek Wins Men’s Singles at 2009 World Games

Phoenix, AZ — Among his junior titles, national adult singles and doubles championships, professional Grand Slam tournament victories and the top ranking in the World, there isn’t much Jack Huczek has yet to accomplish in his stellar racquetball career. Already... (Full story …)

USTA Announces Players and Coaches for 2009 Invacare World Team Cup

U.S. Teams to Compete in Wheelchair Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition (Full story …)

Top players headline 2009 US Open Women's Field

Field Includes Five Former US Open Singles Champions -- Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Svetlana Kuznetsova and wild card Kim Clijsters (Full story …)

SRO Sports releasing Federer vs. Nadal DVD

New York, NY — Tennis fans can now relive one of the most exciting matches in tennis this year as SRO Sports announces the release of Australian Open 2009 Men’s Final: Federer V Nadal. This action-packed DVD will all be... (Full story …)

July 20, 2009

Olympus US Open Series Sixth Season Launches Today with the Indianapolis Tennis Championships

Game’s Top Players to Compete for Over $30 Million in Prize Money More Than 200 Hours of National Television on ESPN2, CBS and Tennis Channel Highlighted by Back-to-Back Men’s and Women’s Finals on Sundays Multi-Million Dollar Marketing Campaign Features “It Must Be Love” (Full story …)

Pennetta and Bondarenko Sisters Finish on Top in Wilson Player Battles

Flavia Pennetta used her [K]Blade 98 to defeat fellow Wilson player Sara Errani to take the Palermo Singles title and the Bondarenko sisters defeated Wilson duo Iveta Benesova and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova to win the Prague Doubles title. Top-seeded Flavia... (Full story …)

USTA and IBM Sign New Partnership Agreement for US Open

IBM to Continue as Official Information Technology Solution Provider of US Open IBM Technology to Power Record-Setting USOpen.org (Full story …)

US Open Tennis Tickets Heat Up as 2009’s Last Grand Slam Draws Nearer

With Federer Restoring His Title at Wimbledon and Nadal Returning after a Knee Injury, Demand for US Open Tickets Continues to Grow Resulting in Better Ticket Values for Fans and a Different Sales Pattern Than in Years Past (Full story …)

July 17, 2009

ABC's Roberts to MC 'Legends Ball' to Benefit the ITHF

Event to take place on September 11 at Cipriani in New York City. (Full story …)

July 16, 2009

40 Student Athletes Earn Spots in 25th Annual Leadership Camp

Camp to Stress Arthur Ashe’s Ideals of Leadership and Sportsmanship USTA/NJTL Honors Athlete-Scholars from Diverse Backgrounds with Limited Financial Means in Denver July 21-27 (Full story …)

Tennis Channel's 2009 Olympus US Open Series Coverage to Include Seven Tournaments, Close to 60 Hours of Live and Same-Day Match Play in High Definition

Summer-long Network Schedule again Features Sunday Doubles Finals and Singles Semifinal, Quarterfinal and Early Round Competition (Full story …)

July 9, 2009

Tennis Channel to cover 2009 U.S. Davis Cup Quarterfinal This Weekend

Tennis Channel also Covers International Tennis Hall of Fame Inductions in Addition to On-Court Action as Stars James Blake, Mardy Fish, and Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan Chase Cup (Full story …)

July 8, 2009

World TeamTennis' Top Mixed Doubles Team to Receive 2009 US Open Wild Card

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The top mixed doubles players in the Advanta World TeamTennis Pro League will have more on the line this season than team pride and bonus money. The mixed doubles team that finishes at the top of... (Full story …)

July 7, 2009

Williams Sisters Sweep Wimbledon

Serena Williams Captures 3rd Wimbledon Title Venus and Serena Williams Defend Women’s Doubles Championship (Full story …)

2009 US Open Prize Money Tops $21.6 Million

Prize money increased by one million dollars. Men’s and Women’s Singles Champions Could Earn up to $2.6 Million Each - $1.6 Million Winner’s Purse Plus Potential $1 Million Bonus Prize Money. (Full story …)

PTR Midwest Conference Set for August 21

Hilton Head Island, SC - - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its Midwest Conference on August 21, 2009, at the Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago, Illinois. The event is open to all PTR and USPTA teaching professionals, high school... (Full story …)

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 …)

PTR Schedules Summer Instructing Wheelchair Tennis Workshop

*Hilton Head Island, SC - - *Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present two Instructing Wheelchair Tennis Workshops this summer - one on August 28 at Oak Creek Tennis Center in Dallas, Texas, and the other at Chaplin Park Tennis Center,... (Full story …)

July 6, 2009

Federer and Top Doubles Teams Qualify for Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

Qualifiers set to renew rivalries, battle for No. 1 Ranking at season finale Arch rivals Nestor-Zimonjic & Bryan Brothers clinch berths (Full story …)

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 …)

Fish to Replace Roddick on U.S. Davis Cup Squad for 2009 Quarterfinals at Croatia

Injured Hip Flexor Sidelines Wimbledon Runner-up (Full story …)

July 2, 2009

BNP Paribas Returns as Title Sponsor for the 'Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup'

Serena Williams and Svetlana Kuznetsova Qualified to Participate (Full story …)

Three Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy Students Reach Semis of Junior Wimbledon

Three of the players left in the semis of the Boys’ Singles at Junior Wimbledon all make their home at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Jordan Cox, Devin Britton, and Bernard Tomic all train at the NBTA and all three... (Full story …)

World's Top Squash Players to Compete in Kaohsiung World Games

World Games, the multi-sport event which is being staged in the Chinese Taipei city of Kaohsiung under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). (Full story …)

July 1, 2009

PSA Heralds Return of US Open in Chicago

Following the success of last year’s Sweet Home Chicago Open — the first professional squash tournament in the USA to be held outdoors — Chicago will host the 2009 US Open Squash Championship, from 2-6 September. Action in the Professional... (Full story …)

June 26, 2009

Federer Seeks Record 15th Major

“Only a few months ago people were writing him off.” - NBC’s McEnroe on Federer going for record (Full story …)

June 24, 2009

Wilson Players Heat Up Wimbledon

On a sunny English day, Wilson Tour Team players heated it up at the All England Club. There was no shortage of Wilson players that moved onto the second round of Wimbledon and here are some of the notable first... (Full story …)

Seb Coe Launches London 2012 Open Weekend 2009

Hundreds of events planned to be part of London 2012 Open Weekend in July across the country, supported by BP. (Full story …)

June 23, 2009

'Live at Wimbledon' Streaming Coverage Announced by NBC Sports

First-Ever Widely Available Free Wimbledon Streaming in U.S. Features Live Matches From Multiple Courts, Alternate Camera Angles, On-demand Replays & More “Live at Wimbledon” is Accessible at NBCSports.com & Wimbledon.org (Full story …)

June 22, 2009

Top American Juniors to Compete at 2009 Wimbledon Boys' and Girls' Championships

2009 NCAA Singles Champion Devin Britton Leads U.S. Boys’ Contingent; Roland Garros Junior Semifinalist Sloane Stephens Leads U.S. Girls’ Participants (Full story …)

Prince Helps Bring Authentic Wimbledon Experience to New York City

Fans Get a Chance to Play on Grass Court with New EXO3 Racquets. Contest Gives Consumers On-Site and Online a Chance to Win Prince Product Pack by Guessing Number of Tennis Balls in Larger-Than-Life Container. (Full story …)

Rosner Rallies on in Toulouse

Defeats Chris Ryder in Semi-Final (Full story …)

Robson Takes the Court

Wilson player Laura Robson will be the youngest Brit ever to play Wimbledon and will become the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1995 to walk onto the courts at the All England Club. Winning the 2008 Wimbledon Girls Junior... (Full story …)

Wilson players Tursunov and Dancevic carve up the competition in Eastbourne

In an all Wilson singles final, Dmitry Tursunov used his [K]Blade Tour to defeat [K]Blade 98 player Frank Dancevic 63 76 to take home his 6th career ATP Tour singles title and 1st Eastbourne AEGON International Singles title. “I have... (Full story …)

Live at Wimbledon Streaming Coverage Announced by NBC Sports and All England Lawn Tennis Club

First-Ever Widely Available Free Wimbledon Streaming in U.S. Features Live Matches From Multiple Courts, Alternate Camera Angles, On-demand Replays & More Live at Wimbledon is Accessible at NBCSports.com & Wimbledon.org (Full story …)

June 18, 2009

DIRECTV Continues Its 'Championship' Season With The Wimbledon Experience

Now Available for All Eight Golf and Tennis Grand Slam Events, DIRECTV’s Enhanced Platform Delivers Extra Live Channels, Unique Interactive Features, and Expansive HD Coverage (Full story …)

June 16, 2009

Roddick to Headline Annual Charity Event

Proceeds to benefit Elton John AIDS Foundation and local charities (Full story …)

June 15, 2009

Murray and Haas Take Home First Grass Court Titles

HEAD Player Murray Wins First British Title in 71 Years (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 …)

Wilson Junior Players Rise to the Occasion at Roland Garros

Wilson was well represented during the junior trophy ceremonies at Roland Garros. As Roger Federer was in his quest to make history on Court Philippe Chatrier, Wilson On the Rise players Kristina Mladenovic, Daniel Berta, Elena Bogdan, and Dino Marcan... (Full story …)

Federer Conquers French Open Title and Career Grand Slam

Wilson’s Federer wins 14th Grand Slam Title and ties Pete Sampras’s Historic Record (Full story …)

June 8, 2009

Kuznetsova Captures French Open Title

HEAD Player Earns Second Grand Slam Title (Full story …)

USPTA World Conference on Tennis Announces Dates, Location

Conference will be held in September on Marco Island, Fla. (Full story …)

David and Duncalf in Seoul Final

BBQ Women's Seoul Squash Open, Seoul, South Korea (Full story …)

June 2, 2009

Corren Claims 19th Crown

PSA International Golden Open, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia (Full story …)

Lane Lands Hemubo Trophy in Netherlands

Hemubo Squash Trophy, Almere, Netherlands (Full story …)

David in Bid to Overtake Grinham in Seoul

Malaysia’s world number one Nicol David is seeded to reach her 52nd WISPA World Squash Tour final in this week’s $60,000 Women’s Seoul Open in South Korea, thus moving ahead of her long-time rival Rachael Grinham to boast more Tour... (Full story …)

June 1, 2009

Anjema Beats Barker to Book Semi Slot in Belgium

EUROPEAN SQUASH NEWS RESULTS: European Individual Squash Championships, Herentals, Belgium Men’s 2nd round: [1] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) bt [9/16] Rasmus Nielsen (DEN) 11-4, 11-2, 11-8 (31m) [5/8] Adrian Grant (ENG) bt [9/16] Dylan Bennett (NED) 11-9, 11-6, 11-5 (38m) [5/8]... (Full story …)

May 26, 2009

Q and A with the NCAA Division I women’s tennis champ

When she first stepped on campus more than five years ago, Mallory Cecil was a talented junior looking to improve her tennis game at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy/IMG Academies. When she returned to IMGA this week after a stellar... (Full story …)

Bollettieri alums make history, sweep NCAA singles championships!

MG Academies alums sweep NCAA tennis singles championships in record-setting fashion (Full story …)

Baltazar Ferreira Battles to Marathon Swiss Success

Richards is celebrating his fifth Tour final appearance - and looking for his second PSA win this year against Jorge Isaac Baltazar Ferreira. (Full story …)

Richards Romps to Vitis Victory

Tom Richards wins the $10,000 PSA World Tour squash title at Vitis Sports Center in Schlieren, near Zurich, in Switzerland. (Full story …)

Ford Powers to Perth Prize

Ben Ford, the top-seed beat Australian Corren, the second seed, in the final of the PSA World Tour Satellite event 11-7, 9-11, 11-7, 13-11 to claim his third Tour title at the City of Perth Squash International, Perth, Australia. (Full story …)

Prince Players Ready to Roll at Roland Garros

PARIS MARKS START TO SUMMER SEASON FOR PLAYERS AND BRAND (Full story …)

Seegarten Vitis Squash Open, Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland

Qualifier Schweertman Leads Upsets In Schlieren (Full story …)

Wilson Grand Slam Champions’ Bag Makes Debut at Roland Garros

Wilson has an unrivaled tennis history with 467 Grand Slam Championship wins and counting. In recognition of all Wilson’s great champions, Wilson has created the new Grand Slam Limited Edition Bag. The Grand Slam Bag will make its debut at... (Full story …)

Mueller Marches on in Schlieren

Seegarten Vitis Squash Open, Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland (Full story …)

Squash Leaps Toward 2016 Olympics

"Squash and the Olympics, a Perfect Match" (Full story …)

May 22, 2009

WISPA Celebrates Return of New Zealand Open

The Women’s International Squash Players’ Association is celebrating the return of the New Zealand Open, one of the most prestigious events on the international Squash circuit until the mid-nineties. The $55,500 WISPA World Tour Gold event will take place in... (Full story …)

PTR Inaugural Club Conference A Resounding Success

Hilton Head Island, SC - - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) hosted its inaugural Tennis Club and Facilities Conference last week on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Feedback from the 62 attendees has shown the event was a “very worthwhile” experience.... (Full story …)

May 21, 2009

Georgia Chapters of CMAA and USPTA Hold Joint Meeting

The Georgia Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America invited the Georgia State Chapter of the United States Professional Tennis Association Southern Division to a joint meeting on May 18 at the Dunwoody Country Club in Dunwoody, Ga. More... (Full story …)

USTA to Host Third Annual Open Casting Call for Children to Perform at the 2009 US Open

Boys and Girls Age 12 and Under Invited to Audition at Radio City Music Hall on June 8 Former American Idol Runner-Up Diana Degarmo, Ugly Betty Star Mark Indelicato To Judge on Celebrity Panel (Full story …)

Wilson Racquet Sports | US Open Sweepstakes

Wilson is proud to announce the 2009 US Open Sweepstakes contest! As the Official Ball of the US Open, Wilson is once again giving tennis consumers throughout the US a chance to go to the 2009 US Open. Following last... (Full story …)

May 19, 2009

Nadal Qualifies for Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

ATP announces release of 65,000 tickets at The O2 arena (Full story …)

Australia and Canada Share Honours in World Doubles Championships

RESULTS: PayPal World Hardball Doubles Squash Championships, San Francisco, USA Men’s: Final: [1] Paul Price & Ben Gould (AUS) bt [3] John Russell & Clive Leach (ENG) 15-11, 15-12, 15-17, 15-9 Women’s: Final: [1] Stephanie Hewitt & Jessica DiMauro (CAN)... (Full story …)

Nicol David Strikes Gold in Texas

RESULTS: Women’s Texas Open Squash Championship, Plano, Nr Dallas, USA Final: [1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [2] Natalie Grainger (USA) 7-11, 12-10, 11-5, 11-6 (39m) Top-seeded Malaysian Nicol David overcame defending champion Natalie Grainger for the second time in seven... (Full story …)

Kemp Crowned Atlanta Open Champion

RESULTS: Atlanta Open Squash Championship, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Final: [1] Jonathan Kemp (ENG) bt [2] Eric Galvez (MEX) 11-4, 11-5, 13-15, 11-3 (50m) England’s Jonathan Kemp celebrated his fourth successive PSA World Tour final appearance in North America in grand... (Full story …)

Nadal Praises 'Spectacular' Tennis Venue for Madrid 2016 Olympics

The Spanish hero was overwhelmed by the passion of the home spectators (Full story …)

May 18, 2009

French Open on Tennis Channel Begins Sunday, May 24

Two-Week Grand Slam Coverage Averages Seven Hours Daily, in Addition to Nightly Prime-Time Show French Open Tonight and Same-Day Semifinal Replays (Full story …)

David and Grainger to Meet in Texas Final

RESULTS: Women’s Texas Open Squash Championship, Plano, Nr Dallas, USA Semi-finals: [1] Nicol David (MAS) bt [5] Jenny Duncalf (ENG) 11-4, 11-3, 11-6 (30m) [2] Natalie Grainger (USA) bt [4] Natalie Grinham (NED) 8-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-4 (36m) David &... (Full story …)

Malaysian Superstar Nicol David Backs Squash 2016 Day

Auction to raise awareness of Olympic bid (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 …)

2010 Cayman Islands Open Promises to be 'Even Better'

It was midway through the inaugural Women’s Cayman Islands Open - the $37,500 WISPA World Tour squash championship which reached its climax at the weekend in Grand Cayman - that tournament director Dan Kneipp announced that the event had already... (Full story …)

May 12, 2009

Siddall Soars to Zwolle Success

RESULTS: Women’s Eurosafe Solutions Zwolle Squash Open, Zwolle, Netherlands Final:[3] Lauren Siddall (ENG) bt [6] Celia Allamargot (FRA) 11-3, 11-7, 11-5 England’s Lauren Siddall claimed the second WISPA World Tour squash title of her career with an impressive display against... (Full story …)

Snell Snaps up First Tour Title in Japan

RESULTS: Japan Pro Squash Kansai, Wakayama, Japan Final:[2] James Snell (ENG) bt [5] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) 11-6, 11-9, 14-12 (63m) England’s James Snell secured his first title on the PSA World Tour when he beat Egyptian Karim Abdel Gawad... (Full story …)

May 11, 2009

Bianchetti Wins Longest Match to Reach Rome Final

Italian squash star Davide Bianchetti survived the longest match of his career when he beat defending champion Mark Krajcsak in a 138-minute marathon to reach the final of the Roma Est Open, the $10,000 PSA World Tour event in its... (Full story …)

May 6, 2009

Tennis Legends King and McEnroe Rally on Barge

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Tennis legends Billie Jean King and John McEnroe have played tennis all over the world and on all surfaces. Now they can add a new venue to the list: a barge floating on the Hudson River... (Full story …)

May 4, 2009

HEAD Player Novak Djokovic Claimed Final Spot in Rome

HEAD Ladies Clinched Two Titles in Last Week’s Tournament Draws (Full story …)

April 29, 2009

Chinese Launch of 2009 ATP World Tour Reinforces Country's Key Role in Pro Tennis

Chinese language web site launched to cater to China’s millions of tennis fans (Full story …)

April 27, 2009

Playoff tournaments to determine U.S. wild card recipients for Roland Garros

The USTA is hosting a playoff this week to award a men’s and a women’s singles main draw wild card to the 2009 French Open. The men’s wild card tournament will take place on the clay courts of the Boca... (Full story …)

April 24, 2009

Order of play for the 2009 Fed Cup semifinal match between the U.S. and the Czech Republic

Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2009, Starobrno Rondo Arena — Brno, Czech Republic DAY/LOCAL TIME MATCH PAIRING Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Singles A: Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA) vs. Petra Kvitova (CZE)   Singles B: Alexa Glatch (USA) vs. Iveta Benesova... (Full story …)

Tennis Channel Continues 2009 Fed Cup Chase Coverage This Weekend

Action Starts Saturday as Stars Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Liezel Huber, Melanie Oudin and Alexa Glatch Continue Quest for Championship (Full story …)

Prince Junior Players Enjoy the 2009 Easter Bowl

Seven Champions, Four Finalists & One Sportsmanship Award Cap Impressive Week (Full story …)

Young American Melanie Oudin makes her move on the WTA Tour

Wilson player Melanie Oudin is making her way on the WTA Tour. Last week, Oudin used her [K]Blade Tour to defeat world #26 Aleksandra Wozniak en route to reach the Round of 16 of singles at the Family Circle Cup... (Full story …)

April 13, 2009

Andy Murray Follows Up Sony Ericsson Victory With Cover Story in the May 2009 Issue of Tennis Magazine

May 2009 Issue Also Presents Voting for Tennis’ Greatest Generation; 5 Things You Didn’t Know About John Isner; the 10 Best Tennis YouTube Videos; the 2009 Tennis Shoe Guide; NTRP at 30 and More (Full story …)

April 8, 2009

Dellis Cay Hosts VIP Suite During the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne

MIAMI—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Over the past twelve days, from March 25-April 5, 2009, private island Dellis Cay hosted a VIP Suite for the second straight year at the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, courtesy of Dr. Cem Kinay, CEO &... (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 …)

April 2, 2009

Schedule Set for Tennis Club and Facilities Conference

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has set the schedule for its inaugural Tennis Club & Facilities Conference May 13-15, 2009 at PTR Headquarters on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The three day event has been designed... (Full story …)

March 25, 2009

Dellis Cay Sponsors 2009 Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne

MIAMI—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Dr. Cem Kinay, CEO & Chairman of The O Property Collection (OPC), is pleased to announce Dellis Cay as a host sponsor to the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open, the annual 12-day tennis tournament held at the Tennis Center in... (Full story …)

March 24, 2009

Tennis Across America celebrates 20 years of grassroots tennis

Tennis is a great way to get fit and the United States Professional Tennis Association continues to take the game to new, current and former players through the Tennis Across America™ program. The 20th annual Tennis Across America day will... (Full story …)

March 23, 2009

Scottrade Announces Sponsorship of 2009 Sony Ericsson Open

Online investment firm’s sponsorship of premier tennis tournament will include presence online, on TV and at Miami’s Tennis Center at Crandon Park (Full story …)

March 5, 2009

USTA Serves Selects West Side Story For Annual Theater Fundraiser

Event Expected to Raise Over $60,000 (Full story …)

March 4, 2009

Tennis Channel to Carry Complete, Live Coverage of First-Round U.S. Davis Cup Competition This Weekend

Exclusive Three-Day Telecast Follows American Squad’s First Action of 2009 Campaign, as Host to Switzerland in Birmingham, Ala., March 6-8 (Full story …)

March 3, 2009

USTA to Conduct Player Development Tennis Camp in Conjunction with Davis Cup First Round Tie

Seven Young Americans to Attend Camp in Birmingham, Ala., March 3-8 (Full story …)

'Tennis Night in America' Serves Up a Winner

National Effort in 50 States at 700 Facilities Attracts Tens of Thousands of Kids, Parents (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

Andre Agassi to play in Advanta WTT Pro League; WTT releases 2009 schedule

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Andre Agassi will return to professional team tennis competition this summer, playing two matches for the Philadelphia Freedoms of the Advanta World TeamTennis Pro League. League officials announced Agassi’s return when they released the 2009 schedule... (Full story …)

February 24, 2009

Roddick, Blake, and Bryans to Face Switzerland in 2009 Davis Cup

United States Davis Cup team to Face Switzerland in the first round at Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena, March 6-8. Tennis Channel to air matches live daily starting at 1 p.m. ET (Full story …)

February 23, 2009

More than 750 Facilities Around the Country Now Set to Participate as USTA Celebrates 'Tennis Night in America' on Monday, March 2

Parents and kids across the country will help kick off 2009 youth tennis season as part of first-ever National Youth Registration Night initiative Live viewing parties of inaugural “BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup” from New York City will highlight team and program registration in all 50 states (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 …)

PTR Expresses Concern

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), although delighted by the issuance of a travel visa for Andy Ram, expresses deep concern about the denial of the same for Shahar Peer to compete in Dubai last week. Peer’s... (Full story …)

February 19, 2009

USTA Celebrates 'Tennis Night in America'

Parents and kids across the country will help kick off the 2009 youth tennis season as part of first-ever National Youth Registration Night initiative Live viewing parties of inaugural “BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup” from New York City will highlight team and program registration in all 50 states (Full story …)

February 18, 2009

Tennis Channel Dubai Statement

Tennis Channel regrets to inform our viewers and tennis fans that we are canceling our upcoming coverage of the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai, U.A.E, originally scheduled for this weekend. Unfortunately the event will exclude a single player who... (Full story …)

Tennis Channel Becomes Exclusive Home of U.S. Davis Cup

Network Adds American Davis Cup Team Coverage to all other Davis Cup, Fed Cup and Hopman Cup Rights in Same Year it will Add US Open to Lineup First Competition March 6-8 Expected to Begin with Switzerland’s Roger Federer against the United States’ Andy Roddick (Full story …)

PTR to Host Inaugural Tennis Club and Facilities Conference

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will host its inaugural Tennis Club and Facilities Conference May 13-15, 2009 at PTR Headquarters on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The three day event has been designed specifically for tennis... (Full story …)

February 11, 2009

Racquet Stringers Symposium Returns to Disney World in 2009

In 2007 the first GSS racquet stringers symposium was held in New Braunfels, Texas. While attendance was modest the enthusiasm from those who participated was clearly evident. In 2008 the event was relocated to Orlando, Florida in the heart of... (Full story …)

February 6, 2009

Tennis Channel Begins 2009 Fed Cup Coverage This Weekend

Action Starts Saturday as Stars Julie Ditty, Liezel Huber, Jill Craybas and Melanie Oudin Begin Quest for Championship (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 4, 2009

University of Wisconsin to Host 2009 ITA National Women's Team Indoor Championships

16 of the Top Teams Will Compete at the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Stadium Feb. 13 - 16 (Full story …)

January 30, 2009

University of Illinois to Host 2009 ITA National Men's Team Indoor Championships

16 of the Top Teams Will Compete at Chicago's Midtown Tennis Club Feb. 13 - 16 (Full story …)

January 28, 2009

Tennis Legend Jimmy Connors to Join Tennis Channel as Lead Analyst During Network's Inaugural US Open Coverage

Tournament to Mark Connors’ First Regular Appearance in a U.S. Television Booth in 18 Years, First as US Open Commentator All-Time Men’s Singles Titlist Only Player to Win US Open on Three Surfaces: Clay, Grass and Hard Courts (Full story …)

No. 3 American Singles Player Bethanie Mattek Makes Fed Cup Debut

WORLD NO. 1 DOUBLES PLAYER LIEZEL HUBER, JILL CRAYBAS AND MELANIE OUDIN COMPLETE TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Quarterfinal Takes Place February 7-8 in Surprise, Ariz. Single Session Tickets and Two-Day Packages Still Available (Full story …)

January 26, 2009

Head Players Off to Strong Start in Australian Open

Tennis sensation Djokovic stuns the competition in early rounds (Full story …)

January 15, 2009

DIRECTV Interactive to Deliver a Volley Of Grand Slam Tennis Events this Year Beginning with the Australian Open

First-time Interactive Coverage of Australian Open Features 400 hours of ESPN2 and Tennis Channel Programming on Five Court Channels - all in HD (Full story …)

January 14, 2009

Bob Bigelow to Kick Off PTR Symposium

*Hilton Head Island, SC — *Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced today that one of the country’s foremost speakers on coaching youth sports, Bob Bigelow, will kick off its International Tennis Symposium. The event will be held February 15-19, 2009, on... (Full story …)

January 12, 2009

Second Year of Australian Open Coverage on Tennis Channel Begins Monday, January 19

Bill Macatee, Martina Navratilova Lead On-Air Team, with Nightly, Prime-Time Match Telecasts Followed by Six-Hour Australian Open Today Morning Show Tournament is First in Network’s Coverage During all Four Tennis Grand Slams in 2009 (Full story …)

January 7, 2009

Tickets Go On Sale Friday, January 16 for U.S. Vs. Switzerland Davis Cup First Round in Birmingham, AL

Top 10 Players - Roddick, Blake, Federer - Expected to Compete, March 6-8 (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 18, 2008

Tennis Channel Asks Viewers to Pick Best Match of 2008

You Make The Call Lets Fans Rank Network’s Top 10 Matches of 2008, to Appear in Prime Time December 22-31 (Full story …)

December 17, 2008

ATP Unveils 2009 Feel It Advertising Campaign

London, UK. - The ATP, governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit, today unveiled the latest evolution of its advertising campaign - FEEL IT. Now in its second year, the multimillion dollar campaign, will again feature ATP World Tour... (Full story …)

December 16, 2008

USPTA Hosts Competitive Player Development Conference at Academia Sanchez-Casal in Naples, Fla.

The United States Professional Tennis Association Competitive Player Development Conference, which took place in Naples, Fla., from Dec. 4-6, brought in close to 130 attendees. The conference, which is traditionally held by the association in Houston, was shifted to the... (Full story …)

34th Season of World TeamTennis Pro League Set to Open July 2

NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 16, 2008) - Some of tennis’ top names are expected to return to team action when the 34th season of the World TeamTennis Pro League presented by Advanta kicks off on July 2. The League announced... (Full story …)

USTA to Host Playoff Tournament to Determine 2009 Australian Open Main Draw Wild Card Recipients This Week

The USTA is hosting a playoff this week to award a men’s and a women’s singles main draw wild card to the 2009 Australian Open. The women’s wild card tournament began yesterday at the USTA Training Center in Boca Raton,... (Full story …)

December 15, 2008

Tennis Channel Asks Viewers to PIck Best Matches of 2008

You Make The Call Lets Fans Rank Network’s Top 10 Matches of 2008, to Appear in Prime Time December 22-31 (Full story …)

December 12, 2008

Tickets for U.S. vs. Argentina Fed Cup Quarterfinal Go on Sale Dec. 15

Two of the Top Fed Cup Nations to Face Off on February 7- 8 (Full story …)

December 3, 2008

Get Ready to Rock! Babolat Supports Rock-N-Racquets to Benefit The Andy Roddick Foundation

Boulder, CO — Babolat, one of the leading manufacturers of tennis products, announces the company is sponsoring a special event to support star Babolat player Andy Roddick. Benefiting The Andy Roddick Foundation, Rock-n-Racquets features the world’s most exciting tennis players... (Full story …)

November 21, 2008

NECP sponsors youth tennis tournament

BOSTON -- New England Consulting Partners LLC (neconsultingpartners.com) is sponsoring a tennis match this weekend between high school age youngsters from New York City and Boston. The event is being held at the Boston Athletic Club in South Boston (bostonathleticclub.com)... (Full story …)

Penn Named as Official Ball of BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup

Phoenix, AZ - November 2008 - Penn has been named the official ball of the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup which will be taking place Monday, March 2 at Madison Square Garden. The event will be telecast... (Full story …)

November 20, 2008

Tennis Channel Continues 2008 Davis Cup Chase with Complete, Live Coverage This Weekend

Action Starts Friday as Stars David Ferrer, Marcel Granollers, Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez Continue Quest for Spain’s Third Championship (Full story …)

November 17, 2008

ATP Tennis Masters Cup Creates Men’s Tennis Legacy In China For Future

Tennis participation grows 4 million since 2004 Shanghai to host Asia’s most prestigious ATP World Tour event from 2009 onwards ATP set to launch Chinese version of ATP web site in 2009 (Full story …)

November 14, 2008

The Lacoste Crocodile Brand Renews Its Partnership With The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Until 2013

Shanghai, China - LACOSTE, renowned lifestyle brand of relaxed Elegance, and the ATP, governing body for the men’s professional tennis circuit, today announced that they have extended their partnership. LACOSTE will continue as the official apparel and footwear partner of... (Full story …)

Team HEAD Player Shane Vanderson wins IRT Event in Japan

Phoenix, AZ— November 2008 - Shane Vanderson, a member of HEAD’s Elite Racquetball Team of National Pro Staff, won the 2008 IRT Japan International Tournament. The event, held in Tokyo, is the only International Racquetball Tour (IRT) event held outside... (Full story …)

November 7, 2008

Tennis Channel to Offer Complete Coverage of Men's Doubles Tennis Master Cup Championships

Bryan Brothers Make a Run for Record Fourth-Straight No. 1 Year-End Ranking Close to 30 Live and Same-Day Hours from Shanghai’s Iconic Qi Zhong Stadium, as World’s Top Doubles Players Close 2008 Season Nov. 9-16 (Full story …)

November 3, 2008

Prince Named Official Apparel and Footwear for the Prestigious Sony Ericsson Championships

Bordentown, NJ - November 3, 2008 - This week in Doha, Qatar, the top eight singles players and top four doubles teams will compete in the season-ending Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Championships for the largest purse in women’s tennis. One... (Full story …)

Davenport to Join Tennis Channel Booth During Women's Year-End Sony Ericsson Championships

Three-Time Grand Slam Singles Champion and Former No. 1 to Handle Network Analyst Duties for the First Time (Full story …)

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference to Take Place in Naples, Fla.

-- Conference set for early December -- (Full story …)

October 28, 2008

Tennis Channel and ESPN2 to Offer Complete Coverage of Women's Year-End Sony Ericsson Championships

More than 30 Live Hours of High-Definition Tennis from Doha, Qatar, as World’s Top Singles, Doubles Players Close 2008 Season Nov. 4-9 (Full story …)

October 27, 2008

HEAD Penn Promotes the Game of Tennis to Children at a Local Non-Profit Event

Phoenix, AZ - October 27, 2008 -- HEAD Penn Racquet Sports participated in Touchstone Behavioral Health’s 6th Annual Family Fun Day event, which supports children and families who have behavior issues at home and at school, and introduced the game... (Full story …)

PTR International Symposium Set for February

Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its annual International Tennis Symposium & $25,000 Championships, February 14-20, 2009, at PTR Headquarters on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Symposium attracts nearly 1,000 tennis teachers and coaches... (Full story …)

October 20, 2008

HEAD Player Andy Murray Captures Second Successive Masters Series Title

Head Pros enjoy successful weekend, upsetting the top three world ranked players (Full story …)

October 8, 2008

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference to Take Place in Naples, Fla.

Conference set for early December (Full story …)

October 6, 2008

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 …)

Berdych Bags Fourth Career Title in Japan

Win Also Marks Fourth ATP Tour Title for Dunlop this Season (Full story …)

October 2, 2008

Michelle Larcher de Brito Reaches her first WTA Tour Quarterfinal at 15

Michelle Larcher de Brito, 15, has reached her first career WTA Tour Quarterfinal at the 2008 Tashkent Open. Today, she defeated Tatiana Poutchek, a former top 60 player, 6-4, 6-1 and will next face the #3 seed, Sorana Cirstea of... (Full story …)

October 1, 2008

Tennis Channel's Pete Sampras Documentary to be Screened at First U.S. Sports Film Festival

Panel of Tennis Experts, Show Creators to Discuss Film with Audience Following Philadelphia-Event Showing (Full story …)

TENNIS.com Named as New Title Sponsor of the 2008 TENNIS.com Zurich Open

Zurich, October 1, 2008 - The world’s leading website for tennis fans, TENNIS.com, is the new title sponsor of the Zurich Open. Celebrating its 25th year in operation, the 2008 TENNIS.com Zurich Open will host the top players from the... (Full story …)

September 29, 2008

Wilson's Peter Barker Dominates the Merritt Properties Open

Peter Barker claims second consecutive title against #1 seed (Full story …)

September 18, 2008

Versus and Tennis Channel continue 2008 Davis Cup Chase With Complete U.S. Team Coverage This Weekend

Action Starts Friday as Stars Andy Roddick, Sam Querrey, and Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan begin Quest for Second Consecutive American Championship (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

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 …)

Murray, Erlich/Ram Qualify For Tennis Masters Cup

US Open finalist to make debut at prestigious circuit finale Reigning Australian Open doubles champions return to Shanghai for third year (Full story …)

2008 US Open Biggest in 40 Year History Breaking All-Time Records

All-Time Attendance Record Set at 720,000 Fans -- Reaching 99% Capacity. Overall Attendance Climbs 100,000 vs. 5 Years Ago, and 180,000 vs. 10 Years Ago. Website Traffic Hits All-Time High with Over 39 Million Visits from 200 Countries. Americans Capture Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Girls’ Singles Titles; Best Junior American Performance in 20 Years (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 …)

Wilson's [K] Factor Dominates US Open

Serena Williams Captures 9th Grand Slam Title and Regains #1 World Ranking Roger Federer Wins 5 th Straight US Open Championship and 13th Grand Slam Title (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 …)

Reigning Davis Cup Champions Name Squad For 2008 Semifinals Against Spain in Madrid, September 19-21

U.S. Davis Cup Captain Patrick McEnroe Selects Andy Roddick, James Blake and Bryan Brothers for U.S. Record 11th Consecutive Time Daily Television Coverage on Versus Starts at 12 Noon ET Tennis Channel to Rebroadcast Each Day’s Action at 8 P.M. (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 …)

September 3, 2008

ESPN's Cliff Drysdale to Emcee 'Legends Ball' to Benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 5 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City

NEW YORK, NY - Cliff Drysdale, one of the most prominent and respected voices of tennis will emcee the 28th annual “Legends Ball” to benefit the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 5 beginning at 6:30 pm at Cipriani... (Full story …)

September 2, 2008

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 …)

Wilson's [K] Factor Sweeps Through Week 1 of US Open

Federer, Djokovic, Fish, del Potro push through to Quarterfinals. Serena and Venus Williams meet in Quarterfinals with [K] Blade Team (Full story …)

US Open Sets First Week Attendance Records

Bigger And Younger Crowds Fill Stadium to 100% Capacity. Record 423,420 Fans Attend First Week. USTA Projecting All-Time Attendance Record of 720,000 Fans -- Up 180,000 vs. 10 Years Ago; Up 100,000 vs. 5 Years Ago. US Open.org Receives Record 13.7 Million Visits in First Week. (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 …)

Heidi Klum Designs Limited Edition US Open 'Green' Tee

T-Shirt to Be Sold at the 2008 US Open, USOpen.org and SoHo Pop-Up Store (Full story …)

DIRECTV, USA Network and CBS Deliver a Big Serve with 2008 US Open Interactive

Service Returns This Year with Three Extra Days of Coverage from CBS; Provides Access to More Than 400 Hours Of Interactive Tournament Coverage Only On DIRECTV (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 25, 2008

Ready, Set, Serve: Rums of Puerto Rico Serves Up Hip Rum Cocktails at BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis

NEW YORK — For the second consecutive year, the flavors of Puerto Rico, from cool rum cocktails to hot rum-inspired dishes created by Chef Wilo Benet of Pikayo restaurant and Mario Pagan of Chayote restaurant, both in San Juan, Puerto... (Full story …)

August 20, 2008

Wilson's Juan Martin Del Potro Wins Fourth Straight Title

Del Potro pushes through another victory with [K] Six.One 95 and [K] Factor Dominates in Olympic Doubles (Full story …)

USOpen.org launches with enhanced technology and in-depth coverage

The Newly Redesigned Website Includes Enhanced myUSOpen.org Customizable Area, Dynamic Interactive Components, and Increased Mobile Content. Additional Broadband Video Will Feature a Live Show During Each Hour of the Day Sessions, Presented by American Express. (Full story …)

US Open Opening Night Celebration to Feature Parade of Champions and Star-Studded Entertainment

More than Twenty-Five US Open Singles Champions to Take Part in Special On-Court Ceremony Hosted by Oscar Winner Forest Whitaker. Special Musical Performances by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Band Earth, Wind & Fire and Broadway’s Jersey Boys. (Full story …)

Wilson Official Stringer of the 2008 US Open Using Innovative New Stringing Machine

CHICAGO — For the 3rd consecutive year, Wilson has been the official stringer of the US Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments of the year. The Wilson stringing team will string nearly 3,000 racquets in the three weeks... (Full story …)

August 19, 2008

HEAD Pro Brings Home the Gold from Beijing

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD player Stanislas Wawrinka and partner Roger Federer earned an Olympic Gold Medal in men’s doubles after a 6-3, 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-3 victory over the Swedish team of Thomas Johansson and HEAD player Simon Aspelin, who took... (Full story …)

World No. 1s Nadal and Ivanovic Named 2008 US Open Top Seeds

Ten Grand Slam Champions Among the Seeded Players, Including Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic, Lindsay Davenport, Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Amelie Mauresmo. (Full story …)

August 18, 2008

Planned New Fan Enhancements and Programming for 2008 US Open

New Features Include Special 40th Anniversary Celebration, US Open Green Initiatives, YouTube Digital Channel, Enhanced Fan Ticket Exchange Program and More. Popular Features Returning Include Free Hand-Held TV’s, Children Anthem Singers, Instant Replay with Three Challenges, and Expanded Merchandise Offerings. (Full story …)

August 14, 2008

Rising Star Jessie Levine and USTA Boys' 18s National Champion Austin Krajicek Headline US Open Wild Cards

Six Americans Awarded Entry. Local Tennis Player Bryan Koniecko (Syosset) Receives Qualifying Wild Card (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 …)

US Open Wild Cards Awarded to Four Teenagers

Other Wild Cards Include U.S. Fed Cuppers Jamea Jackson and Ahsha Rolle (Full story …)

USPTA Offers High School Coaches Workshop at World Conference on Tennis

– Workshop sponsored by USTA – (Full story …)

August 12, 2008

DecoTurf Surface Chosen for the Legg Mason Tennis Classic

Andover, MA, August 2008 –- For the sixth consecutive year, the organizers of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic have chosen DecoTurf as the Official Surface provider of their world-class tennis tournament. The Legg Mason Tennis Classic, celebrating its 40th year,... (Full story …)

Twenty Children Ages 12-and-Under to Perform Patriotic-Themed Songs on the World's Stage at the 2008 US Open

Winners Competed at the Second Annual US Open Casting Call Held Earlier this Summer at Radio City Music Hall (Full story …)

August 11, 2008

The 2008 Hamptons Pro/Am Tennis Invitational Benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation

Wainscott, NY -- The 4th Annual Hamptons Pro/Am Tennis Invitational benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation is scheduled to take place on August 17th at the prestigious East Hampton Indoor/Outdoor Tennis Facility in Wainscott, NY. The Prostate Cancer Foundation holds two... (Full story …)

August 7, 2008

Jelena Jankovic Uses Prince O3 Technology to Become World's New No.1

23 year-old Jelena Jankovic will officially become the new No.1 ranked female tennis player in the world - only the 18th woman ever to claim the sport’s top spot. It has been a wild ride for the former No. 1... (Full story …)

August 5, 2008

Murray Claims First ATP Masters Series Title

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD players fought their way to victory last week at tournaments around the world. No. 8 seeded HEAD Player Andy Murray defeated World No. 3 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6 (5) to earn his first Masters Series Title... (Full story …)

July 29, 2008

TENNIS.com to Provide Live Text Commentary for 2008 Olympic Tennis Matches Streamed Online on NBCOlympics.com

Coverage to Include Matches Not Televised (Full story …)

Rogers Cup to Be Played on DecoTurf

Andover, MA, July 2008 –- Continuing a partnership that began in 1987, DecoTurf is proud to have once again been selected as the tennis surface of the Rogers Cup WTA Tournament, to be played in Montreal July 26th through August... (Full story …)

2008 U.S Open Sets the Stage for Introductions of Prince Bag Collections

New Pro Team 100 and Sharapova Collections Certain to Turn Heads at Year’s Last Grand Slam (Full story …)

Wilson Named Official Tennis Ball For the 2008 Summer Olympics

Chicago — For the second consecutive Olympic competition, the Wilson US Open Tennis Ball will serve as the Official Ball for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The Olympics host some of the highest profiles players in the... (Full story …)

July 28, 2008

DecoTurf again for Cincinnati

Andover, MA -- As momentum builds towards the US Open, the Lindner Family Tennis Center will host the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters as part of the US Open Series, July 28th - August 2nd. The play will once... (Full story …)

July 25, 2008

SRO SPORTS The Exclusive Distributor of Wimbledon DVDs Brings Tennis Fans the Greatest Match of All Time 2008 Wimbledon Final: Nadal vs. Federer Wimbledon Has a New King!

New York, NY (July 24, 2008) –- Tennis fans can now relive the greatest match in tennis history as SRO Sports, the exclusive distributor of Wimbledon DVDs, announces the release of. 2008Wimbledon Final: Nadal vs. Federer. This historic DVD will... (Full story …)

July 21, 2008

USPTA Texas Division Southwest Tennis Buying Show to be held in Houston

-- More than 100 buyers are expected -- (Full story …)

July 15, 2008

Incline Village Tennis Center Hosts Junior Tennis Fundraiser August 1-2, 2008

Incline Village, NV-- The Incline Village Tennis Center is hosting a special event on to benefit the junior tennis program for North Lake Tahoe. Former top 50 player and current TV tennis commentator Justin Gimelstob will play an exhibition match... (Full story …)

Robredo Wins Battle Between Dunlop Tour Team Members

Third Win on Tour this Season for Aerogel Racquets (Full story …)

July 10, 2008

Tennis Channel to Carry Close to 150 Hours of Live and Same-Day Coverage of 2008 Olympus US Open Series in HD

Prime-Time Sunday Doubles Finals on Network Again this Summer, in Addition to Singles Semifinal, Quarterfinal and Early Round Play (Full story …)

July 9, 2008

Nadal Leads Star Trio To Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai

Nadal, Federer & Djokovic to return to Shanghai for prestigious circuit finale. Nestor/Zimonjic, Bryan brothers first duos to secure spots in elite eight-team field. (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 …)

July 8, 2008

Dimitrov Claims Boys Championship at Wimbledon

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD's Team Elite members had a remarkable week at Wimbledon, with Grigor Dimitrov's boys singles championship leading the way. Dimitrov, a 17-year-old from Bulgaria, became the first player from that country to secure the prestigious junior title,... (Full story …)

HEAD Pros Swing for Success at Wimbledon

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD players battled tough competition to reach the semifinal and final rounds of Wimbledon last weekend. Former World No. 1 and HEAD player Marat Safin reached the semifinal round where he faced five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer,... (Full story …)

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

Wilson's [K] Factor Technology Dominates Wimbledon

Venus Williams wins 7th Grand Slam with [K] Blade Team. Daniel Nestor completes a career Slam in Men’s doubles with his [K] Six.One 95. Roger Federer has thrilling 5 set final with his [K] Six.One Tour. (Full story …)

July 2, 2008

Renowned Tennis Speakers Headline USPTA’s World Conference

-- September event features close to 40 seminars and courses -- (Full story …)

June 30, 2008

50% of Players in Wimbledon Men’s Round of 16 Playing with HEAD MicroGEL

Phoenix, AZ– June 30, 2008 –- HEAD players have shown success this year at Wimbledon through the round of 16. Eight HEAD players remain in the men’s main draw which means 50% of the players are playing with HEAD MicroGEL!... (Full story …)

June 27, 2008

The Claremont Resort and Spa Partners With Berkeley Tennis Club for the Girls' 18 National Championship

BERKELEY, Calif. -– The Berkeley Tennis Club (BTC) and The Claremont Resort & Spa are proud to once again host the USTA Girls' 18 National Championship August 2-10, 2008. Top players throughout the country have an opportunity to show their... (Full story …)

June 26, 2008

Florida Tennis Organization Partners With Climb for Cancer

Save the Date for Inaugural Pro-Am Tennis Event (Full story …)

June 25, 2008

USPTA’s Tennis Buying Show to be held at La Quinta Resort and Club

-- USPTA will host silent auction during buying show -- (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

HEAD Wheelchair Players Have Solid Showing at World Team Cup in Italy

Phoenix, AZ – June 18, 2008 -- The nation's top wheelchair tennis players competed against participants from 34 countries, June 9th - 15th at the Invacare World Team Cup in Cermona, Italy. HEAD sponsored players representing the United States and... (Full story …)

The Championships, Wimbledon

Dates: June 23rd to July 6th, 2008 Event Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England Surface: Grass Prize Money: £11,812,000 GBP Defending Champion: Venus Williams of the USA The top tennis players in the world make... (Full story …)

‘Cardio Tennis’ Extravaganza Has Players Burning Calories in a Fun Tennis Workout

New Tennis Players Join Massive Program in Chicago And Burn an Average 900 Calories in 90 Minutes (Full story …)

June 19, 2008

PTR Schedules Professional Development Weekend

Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its annual Professional Development Weekend, October 16-19, 2008. The event will be held at PTR Headquarters, located at the Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club on Hilton Head Island,... (Full story …)

GreenSlam Featured On Sundance Channel's 'The Green' Billie Jean King Profiled on Eco-Biz

NEW YORK, NY (June 18, 2008) -- Billie Jean King and GreenSlam are currently featured in a profile on Eco-Biz, now airing on The Sundance Channel. The Sundance Channel segment, which first aired on June 17, will air this week... (Full story …)

World TeamTennis Matches to Air on Tennis Channel and VERSUS

Regional cable networks to show additional matches (Full story …)

June 18, 2008

HEAD Wheelchair Players Have Solid Showing at World Team Cup in Italy

Phoenix, AZ – June 18, 2008 -- The nation's top wheelchair tennis players competed against participants from 34 countries, June 9th - 15th at the Invacare World Team Cup in Cermona, Italy. HEAD sponsored players representing the United States and... (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 …)

June 6, 2008

USPTA World Conference on tennis to take place September in La Quinta, Calif.

-- Conference theme will be Tennis — for the health of it!SM -- (Full story …)

June 4, 2008

Tennis Channel's French Open Tonight Gives Fans Insights

Federer, Sharapova, McEnroe, Navratilova Just a few of the Guests to Appear on the Nightly Recap Show During the First Week of the French Open (Full story …)

Prince Brand Sees Significant Presence at Roland Garros

Prince Brand Sees Significant Presence in footwear and apparel (in addition to racquets) at Major for First Time in Company History (Full story …)

May 30, 2008

USPTA’s Junior Circuit Offers Tennis Competition for Novice Juniors

-- Program provides skill-appropriate tournaments that build enthusiasm -- (Full story …)

May 29, 2008

USTA and River Oaks Country Club Extend U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship Agreement Through 2012

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 29, 2008 -– The USTA today announced its agreement with River Oaks Country Club to host the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship has been extended for the next four years (keeping the second longest-running USTA National... (Full story …)

May 28, 2008

Lejay Seen On Court at Roland Garros!

American tennis player, VANIA KING, was spotted on court at the French Open today wearing Lejay! She is sporting our Ruffled Camisole Dress (Style C3446) from the Cotton Candy Collection. She is shown left wearing the same dress at the... (Full story …)

May 22, 2008

Tennis Channel's French Open Coverage Begins Sunday, May 25th

Grand Slam Telecast Includes Nightly Prime-Time Show French Open Tonight, Same-Day Semifinal Replays (Full story …)

May 20, 2008

USTA to Host Second Annual Open Casting Call for Children to Perform the National Anthem at the 2008 US Open

Boys and Girls Age 12 and Under Invited to Audition at Radio City Music Hall on June 9 Former American Idol Top 10 Contestant Constantine Maroulis To Judge on Celebrity Panel (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 15, 2008

Tennis Channel-USTA-ESPN Deal

On Monday, May 12, at Manhattan’s historic 21 Club, the United States Tennis Association announced that Tennis Channel and ESPN will begin covering the US Open in 2009. From left: Ken Solomon, chairman and CEO, Tennis Channel; Arlen Kantarian, chief... (Full story …)

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 14, 2008

Tennisforum.com: ATP Internazionali BNL d'Italia

When: May 12th to May 18th, 2008 Event Venue: Foro Italico in Rome, Italy Surface: Clay/Outdoors Prize Money: $2,450,000 Defending Champion: Jelena Jankovic of Serbia The ATP Internazionali BNL d'Italia, commonly known as the Italian Masters, is well underway at... (Full story …)

May 13, 2008

DecoTurf Chosen for NCAA Division I Tennis Championships

The University of Tulsa to host this year’s NCAA Men’s Division I Championships on DecoTurf (Full story …)

May 12, 2008

Tennis Channel Adds US Open to Grand Slam Lineup

Largest Annually Attended Sporting Event is Most Recent Component in Network’s Grand Slam Multimedia Alliance with ESPN, which Also will Include Olympus US Open Series Tennis Channel to Televise More than 60 Hours of Live US Open Matches, Including First-Weekend Prime Time, and Daily News and Highlights Beginning in 2009 Fourth Major Completes Network Grand Slam Circle (Full story …)

USTA, ESPN, and Tennis Channel Announce Partnership

Landmark 2009 Deal Creates Unified, Summer-Long ‘Open Season’ with Over 400 Hours of National TV Coverage on CBS, ESPN and Tennis Channel. New Partnership Includes Broadband, Mobile Streaming, Spanish Language and Digital Platforms. Six-Year Agreement Commences in 2009. (Full story …)

May 7, 2008

WTA Tour Qatar Telecom German Open

Event: The Qatar German Open Dates: May 5th to May 11th, 2008 Event Venue: Rot-Weiss Tennis Club in Berlin, Germany Surface: Clay/Outdoors Prize Money: $1,340,000 USD Defending Champion: Ana Ivanovic of Serbia The German Open is underway at the Rot-Weiss... (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 …)

May 5, 2008

Tennis Channel Teams With California Giant Berry Farms to Promote Network's Inaugural Wimbledon Coverage

Co-Branded “The Sweetest Match” Partnership Uses Historic Tennis Tournament’s Strawberries and Cream Tradition, Mutual Health Benefits of Both Tennis and Strawberries to Put Products in Front of Like Consumers Promotion to Generate Unprecedented 1.25 Billion Media Impressions for Network (Full story …)

May 2, 2008

USPTA to Host Tennis Across America Clinic With Zina Garrison and Her Academy at MacGregor Park

USPTA encourages kids to play Tennis — for the health of it!SM with free tennis clinic (Full story …)

April 29, 2008

Top junior tennis academies to compete

Kids and Coaches Head to Rome, Italy for Once In a Lifetime Opportunity (Full story …)

April 28, 2008

'Legends Ball' Benefiting the International Tennis Hall of Fame Friday, September 5, 2008 at Cipriani in New York City

Honorees to Include Billie Jean King and Michael Chang More Than a Dozen Hall of Famers Expected to Attend 28th Annual Gala (Full story …)

April 22, 2008

The USPTA Invites Everyone to Play Tennis - for the health Of It!

-- USPTA introduces newest initiative -- (Full story …)

April 16, 2008

WTAWorld.com: Family Circle Cup Tournament

When: April 12th to April 20th, 2008 Event Venue: Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina 2007 Champion: Jelena Jankovic Prize Money: $1,340,000 Playing Surface: Clay The 35th annual Family Circle Cup tournament is underway in Charleston, South Carolina... (Full story …)

April 15, 2008

Sharapova Wins Bausch and Lomb Championships for Third Title of Year

2008 Australian Open Champ Keeps Wins Coming for O3 Racquet Technology (Full story …)

April 10, 2008

Tennis Channel to Sell Las Vegas Tournament to ATP

City and Network Created Historic Pro Tennis Tournament, Landmark Television Coverage (Full story …)

Family Circle Cup, Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika, and AVP Charleston Open Offer Charleston Elite Woman's Sports Package

CHARLESTON, SC –- With the grace and charm of a genuine southern belle, the genteel city of Charleston has long been renowned for its storied contributions to American history. With the arrival of premier tennis, golf, and pro beach volleyball... (Full story …)

April 7, 2008

Prince Dominates Sony Ericsson Open

7 of 12 Finalists and 5 Champions! (Full story …)

April 3, 2008

Family Circle Cup to Celebrate 35th Anniversary With Dunlop

Dunlop Signs on as Official Ball & Racquet for Legendary Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Event (Full story …)

March 26, 2008

USTA Announces 2007 Recreational Coach Workshop Host Site of the Year

Southeast Michigan Tennis Association Chosen as 2007 Recipient (Full story …)

Nadal to Blog for Tennis.com During 2008 Sony Ericsson Open

NEW YORK, NY -- If you always wondered what it’s like to be Rafael Nadal during a tournament, just surf on over to TENNIS.com beginning on Thursday, March 27, as the three-time French Open champion and #2 ranked player in... (Full story …)

World's First Tennis Match on Water Played at Gansevoort South in Miami

Playing On Water Injecting the sport with a dose of mainstream glamour, Sony Ericsson successfully engineered the world's fist-ever tennis match on water, played yesterday at the rooftop pool of the new Gansevoort South hotel in South Beach, Miami. Balanced... (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 24, 2008

Record attendance at the Pacific Life Open again

For the second year in a row, the Pacific Life Open's attendance topped 300,000, with the final total of 331,269. Attendance has grown by ten fold since the beginning of the event in 1976 when 30,000 people attended the tournament.... (Full story …)

March 20, 2008

Pacific Life Open to be Played on Plexipave

California Products Plexipave IW Surface Selected for Indian Wells (Full story …)

March 19, 2008

John McEnroe to Return to New York Sportimes for 2008 World TeamTennis Season

NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 19, 2008) -- John McEnroe will return for his 8th season with the World TeamTennis Pro League presented by Advanta when the Hall of Famer plays three road matches for the New York Sportimes this summer.... (Full story …)

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 13, 2008

Legg Mason Renews Title Sponsorship

Defending Champion Andy Roddick Commits for 40th Anniversary of Tennis Classic. Tournament to be held August 9-17, 2008 (Full story …)

March 11, 2008

USPTA Announces 2008 National Tournament Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 11, 2008 -- In 2008 the United States Professional Tennis Association will once again present the USPTA National Surface Championship Series and offer its members the chance to earn prize money and ranking points. USPTA... (Full story …)

March 6, 2008

Americans headline wildcard entries at the Pacific Life Open

Fish, Ginepri, Young, Isner, King, Rolle, Mattek, Haynes, Brengle, and Oudin Will Vie For The Title (Full story …)

WTAWorld.com: The 2008 Bangalore Open

WTAWorld.com: The 2008 Bangalore Open When: March 3rd to March 9th Event Location: Bangalore, India Prize Money: $600,000 Defending Champion: Yaroslavia Shvedova The 2008 Bangalore Open is underway in India with 22 year-old Jelena Jankovic as the tournament’s top seed.... (Full story …)

March 5, 2008

HEAD Penn Racquet Sports to Continue as Official Sponsor of Beach Tennis USA

PHOENIX – March 5, 2008 –- HEAD Penn Racquet Sports and Beach Tennis USA have renewed their partnership for another year. HEAD will serve as the official racquet and Penn will be the official ball for all the events, comprising... (Full story …)

Former Cup Finalists Elena Dementieva and Dinara Safina enter 35th Anniversary Event

2008 Family Circle Cup Player Field Includes All Active Former Champions & Finalists (Full story …)

March 4, 2008

Pacific Life Open announces Fox Sports Net as new broadcast partner

National sports networks to televise more than 40 hours of coverage (Full story …)

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 …)

Family Circle Cup 35th Anniversary Kick-Off Event to Feature Player Appearances and Fireworks

Legendary Tennis Commentator Bud Collins to Emcee Family Circle Cup 35th Anniversary Celebration (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 …)

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 …)

HEAD Pros Swing to Victory at Recent Tournaments

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD players enjoyed success last week at tournaments around the world. ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, Rotterdam, Netherlands HEAD player Robin Soderling reached his first final of the year with a 6-3, 6-2 win against HEAD fellow... (Full story …)

February 25, 2008

ESPN Deportes Begins Exclusive Telecasts of the Mexican Tennis Open

Live Coverage from Acapulco, Mexico to Showcase World-Class Players (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 …)

February 18, 2008

Donald J. Trump Pro/Am Tennis Invitational Benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation

Palm Beach, FL, February 18, 2008 —- The 11th Annual Donald J. Trump Pro/Am Tennis Invitational benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation is scheduled to take place on February 24th at the prestigious Mar-a-Lago Estate of Mr. Trump in Palm Beach,... (Full story …)

February 13, 2008

Prince Set for Sponsorship of Tennis Channel Open

Official Racquet, String and Ball of ATP Tour Stop Brings Players and Fans Ultimate Experiences in Vegas (Full story …)

January 30, 2008

Smash Magazine Renews Title Sponsorship of Top Junior Event

Chrysler Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of 2008 SMASH State Open Clay Court Junior Cup (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 23, 2008

The 2008 Miller Zell U.S. Squash Championships

Atlanta, Georgia, January 23, 2008 -– U.S. Squash announced today that Invesco, The Coca-Cola Company, and Raymond James Financial will present The 2008 Miller Zell U.S. Squash Championships, March 13th-16th, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Miller Zell Championships will include the... (Full story …)

January 16, 2008

WTAWorld.com: The Australian Open

When: January 14th to January 27th Where: Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia Defending: Serena Williams Combined Prize Money (Men, Doubles etc.): 20,000,000 AU The 2008 Australian Open is underway in Melbourne, Australia. Defending champion Serena Williams will face a tough... (Full story …)

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 …)

Olympus America and USTA Announce New Title Sponsorship for US Open Series

New Six Year Partnership Set to Significantly Elevate US Open Series and the US Open New Agreement is the Most Comprehensive Sponsorship Partnership in the Company’s History (Full story …)

January 9, 2008

The Medibank International

When: Monday January 7th to Sunday January 13th, 2008 Where: Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Center in Sydney, Australia Winner Earnings: $95,500 US Defending: Kim Clijsters The world’s top tennis stars are in Sydney this week competing at the city’s largest... (Full story …)

January 7, 2008

Martina Navratilova to Cover All Tennis Channel Grand Slams in 2008

Tennis Icon’s First Assignment to be Primary Commentator with Veteran Sportscaster Bill Macatee on Network’s Australian Open Telecast January 14-27 Tennis Channel Unveils Australian Open On-Air Team, Telecast Schedule – Including Nightly Prime-Time (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 14, 2007

USTA Selects La Jolla, CA for Fed Cup Quarterfinal vs. Germany

Two of the Top Fed Cup Nations to Meet Feb. 2-3 Tickets Go On Sale Week of December 21 (Full story …)

November 29, 2007

PTR Offers High School Coaches Package

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will offer a High School Coaches Package over President’s Weekend, February 16-18, 2008, during its International Tennis Symposium & $25,000 Championships. The annual event will be held at PTR Headquarters on... (Full story …)

November 27, 2007

Juicy News - Dunlop Named Title Sponsor of Orange Bowl

Miami, FL — Further bolstering its commitment to junior tennis, Dunlop is pleased to announce its role as Title Sponsor to one of the most prestigious junior tournaments in the world, the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships held at The... (Full story …)

Sampras-Federer Replays on Tennischannel.com

Tennis Channel is offering fans the chance to see last week’s historic showdown between Pete Sampras and Roger Federer as well as the Rafael Nadal-Richard Gasquet exhibition in Malaysia, online at www.TennisChannel.com. All matches will be FREE and posted on... (Full story …)

November 7, 2007

WTAWorld.com: Sony Ericsson Championships

When: November 6th to November 11th, 2007 Where: Recinto Ferial de la Casa de Campo in Madrid, Spain Purse: $3 million Defending: Justine Henin The season ending Sony-Ericsson Championship is underway at the Recinto Ferial de la Casa de Campo... (Full story …)

November 6, 2007

Erlich/Ram Replace Bryans in Tennis Masters Cup Field

Popular Israelis return to Shanghai for second straight year Mike Bryan’s elbow injury sidelines No. 1 duo (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 …)

Babolat Sponsors National Senior Tennis Championships: Babolat World Tennis Classic Set For January 2008

Boulder, CO -– Babolat, one of the leading manufacturers of tennis racquets, announces they are sponsoring the upcoming United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Senior Tennis Championships. Formerly known as the Mission Hills Senior Championships, the Babolat World Tennis Classic,... (Full story …)

October 31, 2007

Midtown Clubs Design Adult and Performance Junior Curriculum

October 30, 2007 — Tennis Corporation of America (TCA)/Midtown Clubs has announced a partnership with Wayne Elderton, Course Facilitator for Tennis Canada, to develop exclusive Adult and Performance Junior curriculum for Midtown clubs. Elderton recently introduced his “situation” Game Based... (Full story …)

October 30, 2007

PTR International Symposium Set for February

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its International Tennis Symposium & $25,000 Championships, February 16-22, 2008. The annual event will be held at PTR Headquarters on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Symposium attracts nearly... (Full story …)

College Tennis Exposure Camp December 8-9 At USF

TAMPA, FL — The College Tennis Academy will hold its annual College Tennis Exposure Camp December 8-9 at University of South Florida in Tampa. The camp is open to high school and USTA tournament players, ages 15-18, who are interested... (Full story …)

Prince Players and O3 Racquet Technology Show Dominance Capturing Three Tour Titles in Twenty-Four Hours

Bryans, Hantuchova and Huber Win Titles; Gear Up For Championships (Full story …)

October 25, 2007

Henri 'Bijou' Elkins Tennis Show

The Henri “Bijou” Tennis Show was busy during the weekend of October 18-20 in Austin, Texas. Together with Master Pro Fernando Velasco, the Bijou Show was seen at the Opening Ceremonies of the Little Mo National Tournament at the Austin... (Full story …)

October 23, 2007

WTAWorld.com- Generali Ladies Linz

When: October 20th to October 28th, 2007 Event Venue: Intersport Arena Linz Purse: $600,000 Winning Share: $88,265 Defending: Maria Sharapova The Generali Ladies Linz is underway at the Intersport Arena in Linz, Austria. This week's top seeds are Russian Anna... (Full story …)

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 …)

September 24, 2007

U.S. Teams Announced for Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup Finals

Finals Will Be Played in Reggio Emilio, Italy, September 25-30 (Full story …)

September 21, 2007

This Week in Tennis: The China Open

Date: September 17th to September 23rd Event Venue: Beijing Tennis Center Total Prize Money: $600,000 The Beijing Tennis Center has been seeing some serious competitive action this week as it plays host to the China Open. The finals are set... (Full story …)

Port Saint Lucie’s Zguns Wins Singles Title at USPTA Championships

Wesley Chapel, Fla. –- Adrians Zguns of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., claimed the men’s open title at the $30,000 USPTA International Championships Thursday at the Saddlebrook Resort Tennis Center in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Zguns, the No. 2 seed, earned the... (Full story …)

September 18, 2007

2007 USTA Florida State Doubles Championships Post Press Release - tennis

The Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach played host this past weekend to 368 USTA junior tennis players for the 59th annual 2007 USTA Florida State Doubles Championships, September 15-16. The doubles tournament produced exciting matches between top junior tennis... (Full story …)

September 17, 2007

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 …)

September 13, 2007

Bryan Bros. Clinch Stanford ATP Doubles Race

American Twins Finish Year-end No. 1 for Third Straight Year (Full story …)

This week in Tennis: The Wismilak Open/Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic

When: September 10th to September 16th, 2007 Where: Bali, Indonesia Surface: Hard Court Defending: Svetlana Kuznetsova Prize Money: $225,000 The Wismilak Open/Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic is underway on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Defending champion, Svetlana Kuznetsova, who has won... (Full story …)

HEAD Pros Swing into the Finals at the U.S. Open

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD players enjoyed two weeks of challenging and successful tournaments in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. at the 2007 U.S. Open. World No. 2 and HEAD player Svetlana Kuznetsova battled her way through to the final round of the... (Full story …)

September 11, 2007

Madison Brengle and Patrick McEnroe join Advanta WTT Smash Hits

New York, N.Y. (September 11, 2007) — Teenager Madison Brengle of Dover, Del., and Patrick McEnroe have been added to the field for the 2007 Advanta WTT Smash Hits, a charity tennis event co-hosted by Billie Jean King and Elton... (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 7, 2007

The US Open is nearing the Finals!

When: August 27th to September 9th, 2007 Event Venue: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Surface: Hard/Outdoors Prize Money: $19,600,000 US Women’s Single Winner: $1,400,000 US Defending: Maria Sharapova Broadcast: USA Network and CBS... (Full story …)

September 4, 2007

Beijing Olympic Tennis to be Played on DecoTurf

Andover, MA, September 4, 2007 — DecoTurf, the most recognized tennis court surface in the world, announced that their full cushioned tennis surface DecoTurf II, has been selected for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The Beijing Organizing Committee... (Full story …)

Prince Sports, Inc. Joins Fight to Improve Environmental Practices in Sports

Tennis Leader Joins Billie Jean King’s GreenSlam Initiative (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

2007 US Open Sets Four Consecutive Attendance Records in First Two Days

New Combined Day and Night Session Record of 60,619 Set on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Single Day Session Record of 36,886 Set on Tuesday Back-to-Back Sellouts of Both Night Sessions (Full story …)

August 29, 2007

The US Open is underway: Henin #1 Seed

When: August 27th to September 9th, 2007 Event Venue: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Surface: Hard/Outdoors Prize Money: $19,600,000 US Women’s Single Winner: $1,400,000 US Defending: Maria Sharapova Broadcast: USA Network and CBS... (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 23, 2007

'The Legends Ball' Silent, Live, and Online Auction to Benefit the ITHF

Vacation Getaways, Event Tickets, Fantasy Sports Experiences, Federer Signed Wimbledon Racquet, U2’s Edge Signed Guitar and More up for Bid. Live and Silent Auction at Cipriani 42nd Street and Online at www.tennisfame.com. (Full story …)

August 20, 2007

Pilot Pen Tournament Chooses DecoTurf Once Again

Andover, MA — The Connecticut Tennis Center, on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, has chosen DecoTurf once again as the cushioned playing surface for the exciting Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament. The Pilot Pen is the final stop... (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 14, 2007

US Open Series Event in Toronto Again Chooses DecoTurf

Andover, MA — The “Greatest Road Trip in Sports” heads north to Toronto this week as the Women’s Rogers Cup becomes the latest US Open Series tournament to be played on cushioned DecoTurf. This is the sixth consecutive year that... (Full story …)

August 10, 2007

WTA This Week: The Rogers Cup

When: August 11th to 19th Where: Rexall Centre, Toronto, Canada Defending Champion: Ana Ivanović Purse: U.S. $1.34 Million This weekend the Rogers Cup kicks off at the Rexall Centre in Toronto, Canada. This event comes but once in every two... (Full story …)

August 9, 2007

USPTA Offers an Array of Specialty Courses at World Conference

Tennis conference will be held in September in Wesley Chapel, Fla. (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 …)

August 7, 2007

East Hampton Pro/Am Tennis Invitational Benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation

East Hampton, New York; August 7, 2007: The 3rd Annual East Hampton Pro/Am Tennis Invitational benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation is scheduled to take place over the weekend of August 18th and 19th at the prestigious East Hampton Indoor/Outdoor Tennis... (Full story …)

August 1, 2007

Sacramento Capitals Capture WTT Championship With 24-20 Win Over New York Buzz

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (July 29, 2007) – The Sacramento Capitals defeated the New York Buzz 24-20 in overtime to win a record sixth World TeamTennis Championship in Roseville, Calif. The Caps last won the WTT title in 2002. This was New... (Full story …)

July 30, 2007

DecoTurf’s DecoColor Tennis Surface is Once Again Selected for the US Open Series in Washington, D.C.

Andover, MA —As momentum builds towards the US Open, the William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center will host the Legg Mason Tennis Classic as part of the US Open Series, July 30 – August 5th. The play will once again take... (Full story …)

July 27, 2007

WTAworld.com: This Week in Tennis

Acura Classic When: July 28th-August 5th Where: La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, California 2006 Winner: Maria Sharapova Prize Money: $1,340,000 Draw Size: 56 Singles/32 Qualifying/28 Doubles The Acura Classic will take place this Saturday at La Costa Resort and... (Full story …)

July 18, 2007

Federer, Nadal, Bryan Brothers Secure Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai Spots

Shanghai, China - The world’s leading singles players and Wimbledon finalists, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and the top-ranked doubles pairing of Bob and Mike Bryan, all have secured their places in the prestigious circuit finale, the Tennis Masters Cup... (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 …)

This Week in Women’s Tennis: Internazionali Femminili di Tennis di Palermo and the Western Southern Financial Group Women’s Open.

Internazionali Femminili di Tennis di Palermo When: July 14th to July 22nd, 2007 Event Venue: Country Time Club in Palermo, Italy Prize Money: $145,000 USD The Internazionali Femminili di Tennis di Palermo gets underway on July 14th at the Country... (Full story …)

Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Results - Saturday, July 14, 2007 Go to www.tennisfame.com for LIVE Scoring, Results and Schedule of Play. NORTHEAST Tennis Magazine Aces Race After Day 6 of competition, the leaders in the 2007 NORTHEAST Tennis... (Full story …)

July 13, 2007

Schedule for the 2007 PBI Tennis Show Tour

The PBI sites on the tour are Sports Core, Reynolds Plantation, Lake George Club and Grand Hyatt Seoul. A nice combination of private and public venues in addition to junior and pro tournaments. The confirmed performances are as follows: July... (Full story …)

July 10, 2007

Top Tennis Speakers Headline USPTA’s World Conference

— September event features over 35 seminars and courses — (Full story …)

Tennis Forum to Debut In NYC During Open

The first TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, will be on Monday, Aug. 27, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, during the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The hour-long Forum, which is free to attendees, will “share the... (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 …)

PTR Sets First Mini Symposium in Southern California

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its first Southern California Mini Symposium, September 9-10, 2007, at the SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach. The event, themed Excellence in Teaching, is open to all PTR and... (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 27, 2007

USTA names Fed Cup team for semifinal

Sold-Out Capacity Crowd of 4,100 at Stowe, Vt. Live Coverage on The Tennis Channel (Full story …)

Kiefer Accepts Wild Card into Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced today that Germany’s Nicolas Kiefer has accepted a wild card to play in the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships July 9-15. Mark Philippoussis, a wild card in last year’s... (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 …)

Stanford ATP ‘Doubles Rules’ Launched in London

London, England – On Monday 25th June, the first day of Wimbledon, the ATP and Stanford Financial Group brought world-class doubles tennis to the city. While the queues were forming down at SW19, special doubles mini exhibition matches were held... (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 20, 2007

Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships: Player Field Represents 17 Different Countries

NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that this year’s Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships field will once again have an international flavor as players from 17 different countries will descend upon Newport. The Campbell’s... (Full story …)

Fundraiser for the Texas Tennis Museum and Hall of Fame

On July 7th, 2007 at the Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center from 8am to noon we will be having an English Breakfast and watching the Women’s Single Finals at Wimbledon on a 10ft HD TV. There will be courts... (Full story …)

June 19, 2007

Head Wants to Know: 'Are You Radical Enough?'

Submit your video clip for a chance to hit with Agassi. (Full story …)

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 …)

June 15, 2007

Junior State Closed Championship: Race to the Top

06/15/07 — Junior State Closed Championship: Race to the Top The last day of the 59th annual 2007 USTA Florida Jr. State Closed brought sunny skies, precision hitting and another exciting chapter in the books. With all the No. 1... (Full story …)

June 14, 2007

USTA Florida Junior State Closed 2007

We are in the sixth and final day of the 2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional. The State Closed Sectional is the strongest tournament that Florida sanctions. It is a high honor when players excel in this event. Boys' 18... (Full story …)

USTA State Closed Sectional 2007 - day five

We are in the fifth day of the 2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional. The State Closed Sectional is the strongest tournament that Florida sanctions. It is a high honor when players excel in this event. Boys' 18 Singles (Semifinal... (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 12, 2007

New Surface for the Australian Open

Plexicushion Selected for Grand Slam Tennis Tournament (Full story …)

Dunlop's Alicia Molik Wins French Open Doubles

Australian Star Captures Her 2nd Grand Slam Title (Full story …)

2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional - Day Three

We are in the third day of the 2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional. We had a small rain delay again today, but we were able to finish the matches by 11:30pm!! The State Closed Sectional is the strongest tournament... (Full story …)

June 10, 2007

2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional - Day Two

We are in the second day of the 2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional. We had a small rain delay, but overall the day was smooth!! J The State Closed Sectional is the strongest tournament that Florida sanctions. It is... (Full story …)

June 9, 2007

2007 USTA Florida State Closed Sectional - Day One

The State Closed Sectional is the strongest tournament that Florida sanctions. It is a high honor when players excel in this event. I know that they would appreciate you posting their results. If you have any questions regarding the event... (Full story …)

June 8, 2007

2007 ATP Fantasy Tennis Presented by Stanford Opens

South African safari awaits winning Fantasy Manager. ATP pro Mardy Fish pits his selection skills against fans. (Full story …)

June 6, 2007

Little Tennis Encourages Parents to Play Tennis With Their Children

National USPTA program has encouraged families to play together for 13 years (Full story …)

Six days of Florida’s BEST junior tennis, coming right up!

2007 USTA Florida Jr. State Closed Championship: Race to the Top (Full story …)

June 5, 2007

USTA Announces Players and Coaches for 2007 Invacare World Team Cup

U.S. Teams to Compete in Wheelchair Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition (Full story …)

Midland Community Tennis Center Latest Addition to Prince Program

Michigan Academy Ready To Compete Against Best And Brightest From Across the U.S (Full story …)

June 4, 2007

Philippoussis Will Defend Title at 2007 Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

Philippoussis to Star in NBC’s New Reality Dating Series “Age of Love,” Premiering June 18 (9-10:00 PM, ET/PT) (Full story …)

May 30, 2007

PTR Schedules Professional Development Weekend

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold its annual Professional Development Weekend, September 13-16, 2007. (Full story …)

May 24, 2007

USPTA’s Tennis Buying Show to be held at Florida’s Saddlebrook Resort

USPTA will host silent auction during buying show (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 …)

Rome Title Marks Year-Long Comeback For Jelena Jankovic

22-Year-Old Credits Hard Work and O3 Technology For Turnaround; Heads Into Paris Confident (Full story …)

May 22, 2007

HEAD Wants to Know: 'Are You Radical Enough?'

Submit your video clip for a chance to hit with Agassi. (Full story …)

May 18, 2007

Penn and Chrysler Offer Chance to Win a Free 2008 Sebring Convertible in Packs of Tennis Balls

For a limited time this summer, specially marked 4-packs of Penn Championship and Pro Penn tennis balls will include a chance to win a FREE 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible or other HEAD Penn prizes. (Full story …)

May 17, 2007

USPTA World Conference on Tennis Announces Dates, Location

Conference will be held in September in Wesley Chapel, Fla. (Full story …)

May 14, 2007

Florida’s Julien Link and Pennsylvania’s Shareen Lai win singles titles at the USPTA Clay CourtChampionships

Men’s and women’s winners of USPTA’s first tournament in its 2007 series of surface championships (Full story …)

May 9, 2007

Tennis Across America Celebrates 18 Years of Growing the Game

Tennis is a great way to get fit and the United States Professional Tennis Association continues to take the game to new, current and former players through the Tennis Across America™ program. The 18th annual Tennis Across America day is designated for May 12. (Full story …)

May 8, 2007

PTR/NorCal Mini Symposium Set

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) NorCal will hold its second annual Mini Symposium, May 20, 2007, at the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara, California. (Full story …)

May 1, 2007

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 …)

April 26, 2007

Hall of Famers slated for Gibson Guitar Champions Cup

Tickets on Sale Now through Tennisfame.com (Full story …)