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She Was Somebody Alright – Althea Gibson thumbnail

She Was Somebody Alright – Althea Gibson

Althea Gibson was born to sharecropper parents in South Carolina on August 25, 1927. Defying all odds, she became the first African-American tennis Grand Slam champion
Ricky’s Day 1 picks at the U.S. Open, including Nadal vs. Coric and Verdasco vs. Haas… and The Tennis thumbnail

Ricky’s Day 1 picks at the U.S. Open, including Nadal vs. Coric and Verdasco vs. Haas… and The Tennis

By Ricky Dimon The 2015 U.S. Open begins on Monday and it begins with a bang–Novak Djokovic and Rafael
Monday’s pick of the Women’s Matches at the US Open Tennis From New York City (Flushing Meadows) by Ros Satar thumbnail

Monday’s pick of the Women’s Matches at the US Open Tennis From New York City (Flushing Meadows) by Ros Satar

It’s almost here – the start of the last Slam of the year, and the organisers have given us a fine kick-off, with picks for wins on the big courts in bold.
Roger Federer Back For 16th US Open – Latest Tennis News thumbnail

Roger Federer Back For 16th US Open – Latest Tennis News

When Roger Federer saved five match points to edge Leonardo Mayer at the 2014 Shanghai Rolex Masters, the Swiss remarked that he was "crazy lucky" to survive.
Latest Tennis News – Pierre-Hugues Herbert Turns The Tables Against Stevie Johnson thumbnail

Latest Tennis News – Pierre-Hugues Herbert Turns The Tables Against Stevie Johnson

Pierre-Hugues Herbert was a set and a break down to American Steve Johnson, but stormed back to win 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 in one hour and 42 minutes in Winston-Salem on Friday.
DAVID LAW SHARES CINCINNATI – FEDERER ‘INVENTS’ SHOTS ON WAY TO TITLE; DJOKOVIC STRUGGLES; SERENA SOARS; KYRGIOS SANCTIONS REACTION thumbnail

DAVID LAW SHARES CINCINNATI – FEDERER ‘INVENTS’ SHOTS ON WAY TO TITLE; DJOKOVIC STRUGGLES; SERENA SOARS; KYRGIOS SANCTIONS REACTION

With a week to go until the US Open, Roger Federer has joined Andy Murray in beating Novak Djokovic in a big final to throw the year’s final Grand Slam tournament wide open.
LEGENDARY TENNIS COACH JIMMY EVERT PASSES AWAY, HE HELPED HIS DAUGHTER CHRIS FIND THE CHAMPION WITHIN thumbnail

LEGENDARY TENNIS COACH JIMMY EVERT PASSES AWAY, HE HELPED HIS DAUGHTER CHRIS FIND THE CHAMPION WITHIN

Jimmy Evert, the man who taught tennis at the Holiday Park courts in Fort Lauderdale for 49 years and was supremely influential in the stellar careers of not just his 18 Grand Slam singles title winning daughter Chrissie but also Jennifer Capriati, Frank Froehling, Brian Gottfried and Harold Solomon, has died at the age of 91 years of age.
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TENNIS ALERT – BILLIE JEAN KING & ELTON JOHN BRINGING THEIR CELEBRITY-TENNIS EVENT TO CAESARS PALACE LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

One of tennis’ most star-studded charity events is coming to Las Vegas strip for the first time this fall, courtesy of Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King.
Leg Injury Rules Maria Sharapova Out of the Western and Southern Open by Ros Satar thumbnail

Leg Injury Rules Maria Sharapova Out of the Western and Southern Open by Ros Satar

Maria Sharapova sealed a mad half hour in the evening in Cincinnati as first Venus Williams withdrew from the last night match of the schedule with a viral illness, before the World No. 2 came in to discuss the reasons for pulling out.
ATP TENNIS CHAMPIONS TOUR KNOKKE – XAVIER “X-MAN” MALISSE BEATS PETE SAMPRAS; AND PETE SAMPRAS SAYS FEDERER WILL WIN AN 18TH SLAM & PETE TALKS TO DAVID LAW ABOUT ALL THE TOP PLAYERS & HOW HE WOULD COACH thumbnail

ATP TENNIS CHAMPIONS TOUR KNOKKE – XAVIER “X-MAN” MALISSE BEATS PETE SAMPRAS; AND PETE SAMPRAS SAYS FEDERER WILL WIN AN 18TH SLAM & PETE TALKS TO DAVID LAW ABOUT ALL THE TOP PLAYERS & HOW HE WOULD COACH

Belgium’s Xavier Malisse retained his Optima Open title with a hard-fought victory after saving one match point in a thrilling final against Pete Sampras at the Royal Zoute Tennis Club in Knokke-Heist.
THE USTA (UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOC) TO RENAME ITS PRESS CENTER IN HONOR OF NOTED TENNIS JOURNALIST AND HISTORIAN BUD COLLINS thumbnail

THE USTA (UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOC) TO RENAME ITS PRESS CENTER IN HONOR OF NOTED TENNIS JOURNALIST AND HISTORIAN BUD COLLINS

The USTA today announced that the press center at the US Open will be officially named the “Bud Collins US Open Media Center,” to honor the noted tennis journalist and historian. The concept was approved unanimously by the USTA Board of Directors earlier this year.
GROUNDS PASSES RELEASED TODAY FOR SOLD OUT SESSIONS AT THE WESTERN & SOUTHERN OPEN thumbnail

GROUNDS PASSES RELEASED TODAY FOR SOLD OUT SESSIONS AT THE WESTERN & SOUTHERN OPEN

CINCINNATI / The Western & Southern Open will release Grounds Pass tickets to select day sessions beginning at 10AM on Saturday, August 1, available on Ticketmaster. This marks the first time the event has released grounds passes this early.
Roger Federer visits Malawi – Moving Towards Helping 1 Million Children thumbnail

Roger Federer visits Malawi – Moving Towards Helping 1 Million Children

Roger just visited Malawi – Action Aid Malawi with whom the Roger Federer Foundation implements a long-term initiative for early childhood care and education.
Taste of Tennis – The World’s Premier Food & Tennis Experiences! thumbnail

Taste of Tennis – The World’s Premier Food & Tennis Experiences!

AYS is pleased to once again bring Party with the Pros to Measure Lounge at Langham Place, New York on Saturday, August 29 from 7pm - 9pm.
TENNIS ALERT – BILLIE JEAN KING & ELTON JOHN BRINGING THEIR CELEBRITY-TENNIS EVENT TO CAESARS PALACE IN LAS VEGAS thumbnail

TENNIS ALERT – BILLIE JEAN KING & ELTON JOHN BRINGING THEIR CELEBRITY-TENNIS EVENT TO CAESARS PALACE IN LAS VEGAS

One of tennis’ most star-studded charity events is coming to Las Vegas strip for the first time this fall, courtesy of Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King.

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