Archive: May 2013

USTA And ESPN Strike Massive US Open Deal

The USTA and ESPN announced a new broadcast deal that gives the cable giant rights to the entire US Open beginning in 2015, which end the tournament s affiliation with CBS after 46 years.

Men’s Tennis Update (5/17) – Rome

Still no signs of ankle trouble for Novak Djokovic.

WOMEN’S 50S, 60S, 70S AND 80S SINGLES FINALS SET FOR FRIDAY AT USTA NATIONAL SENIOR WOMEN’S HARD COURT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

It will be a day filled with Championship matches at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis club as the singles finals of the Women’s 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s Divisions will all be played on Friday at the USTA National Senior Women’s Hard Court Tennis Championships.

Women’s Tennis Update (5/17) – Rome

It looks safe to say Serena Williams will be #1 at least until Wimbledon.

Men Tennis News Update (05/16/13) – Rome and Rankings

Still no signs of ankle trouble for Novak Djokovic. He leaves Alexandr Dolgopolov still below the Top Twenty, although it appears Dolgopolov will be one of the Top 24 Roland Garros seeds.

Juan Del Potro Meets Pope Francis

Juan Martin del Potro met His Holiness Pope Francis, the first Pope from South America and a fellow Argentine, after attending Mass at the Vatican on Wednesday

CNN talks to Sharapova about Roland Garros

I do enjoy it a little bit more now just because I felt that I worked on that aspect of my game and I really improved and now I feel like I don't have any excuses when I get to the court.

Who is Jerzy Janowicz?

Wow!! I think I have just seen the future of men's pro tennis. At least the dawning of the next great star. And he is bursting on the scene like a supernova.

Sven’s Postcard – Rome and spectators

It is my 7th day in Rome and it is amazing how many people are here at the grounds

Wednesday’s Summary & Results – USTA National Senior Women’s Hard Court Tennis Championships

Elizabeth Cookson and Lucille Trefzger Capture Women’s 90s Doubles Championship

Indian Wells Group Still Involved At Carlsbad

Simon's staff from Indian Wells will still be working at the 2013 tournament in San Diego County.

Tennis Tour Tidbits – Sharapova, WTA, Raonic and more…

Maria Sharapova doubts that she will compete in Mahesh Bhupathi's Asian Tennis League, which is being planned for next fall or in 2014.

Wheelchair Tennis Group To Expand Its Scope

Bob Waldman, president of the New York-based Baseline Wheelchair Tennis Foundation, reports the foundation is working on a fundraising mission to provide wheelchair tennis exhibitions