Center Court News
The following is the transcript of Tuesday's PowerShares Series media conference call with ANDY RODDICK, JAMES BLAKE and JIM COURIER. Please visit www.PowerSharesSeries.com for event information, including venues, player fields, dates and ticket/VIP experience details.
From 1 July 2014, OrangeCoach is working with Tennis Australia Coach Membership providing qualified members access to the online job and career platform connecting coaches and employers from around the world.
The ongoing Mirkagate story took another twist as umpire Cedric Mourier confirmed Roger Federer’s wife caused the now accepted bust up between the winner of 17 Grand Slam titles and his Swiss Davis Cup team- Stan Wawrinka in Saturday’s Barclays ATP World Finals semi-final.
The International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), the inaugural international city-based professional tennis league featuring legendary players such as Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova, will begin this Friday in Manila, Philippines with matches available for live viewing via TV and on-line pay-per-view in the United States by Integrated Sports Media.
Andy Roddick made a successful debut at the Statoil Masters Tennis on Saturday, winning his opening match 6-4, 6-3 over two-time French Open Champion Sergi Bruguera. Roddick, who reached three Wimbledon finals during the course of his career, was delighted to make his return to the London stage.
Following two days of rain delays and match postponements, the USTA National Hard Court Championships got back on schedule as over 100 matches were played under sunny skies at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.
Judy Murray and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have today revealed plans to encourage more young girls to get into tennis through a brand new programme called ‘Miss-Hits’. Specifically targeted at girls aged 5-8-years-old, Miss-Hits is a unique and exciting way to attract more young girls into tennis...
Light, steady rain continued throughout the day at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, forcing tournament officials to postpone matches at the USTA National 40 Hard Court Championships. Thursday’s matches are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. (PST), weather permitting.
Tim Henman opened his 2014 Statoil Masters Tennis account with a 6-7, 6-4 10-8 win over Swede Thomas Enqvist at the world famous Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday. Henman rushed to the net at every opportunity, taking time away from his flat-hitting opponent. It was a clash of styles that delighted the 3000-strong crowd.
The International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), the inaugural international city-based professional tennis league featuring legendary players such as Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova, will be available for live viewing via TV and on-line pay-per-view in the United States by Integrated Sports Media beginning November 28th through the conclusion of the season on December 13.
Dorothy “Dodo” Bundy Cheney passed away peacefully at home in La Jolla, California on 23 November following a brief illness. She was 98 years old. Cheney was involved in tennis for the majority of her life, first picking up a racket at a young age and playing the game well into her 90s.
CANADIANS IN ACTION THIS WEEK A look at the key events for the week of December 1st December 1
The 42nd annual United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Hard Court Championships will get underway on Monday, December 1 at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, 2000 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, Calif., 92037. The national tennis event will continue through Sunday, Dec. 7.
“Dodo Cheney was one of the most prolific champions in the history of tennis and the personification of tennis truly being a lifetime sport. She played competitively into her 90s, and her remarkable grace, singular class and competitive spirit made her one of our sport’s greatest ambassadors. She will be sorely missed by the sport that she loved.”
Following the disappointment of 17,500 paying fans when the climax of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals was curtailed on Sunday by Roger Federer’s injured back, tournament organizers have announced there will be a 60% ticket refund.
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