Hall of Famer Butch Buchholz To Be Honored by ITHF and First Serve

The International Tennis Hall of Fame and First Serve will host a special evening honoring 2005 Hall of Famer Butch Buchholz while also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Sony Ericsson Open. The event will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, Florida.

“Financial Debacle” For Australian Open

In today’s troubled economic times, this is a headline that is quite believable. However, this was the description of the Australian Open 40 years ago today on January 27, 1969 – the day that Rod Laver of Australia won the national title of his homeland and the first leg of his historic second Grand Slam campaign.

On This Day In Tennis History Is Latest Book Release From New Chapter Press

New Chapter Press has announced the publication of its latest book – On This Day In Tennis History -a calendar-like compilation of historical and unique anniversaries, events and happenings from the world of tennis through the years – written by Randy Walker, the sports marketing and media specialist, tennis historian and former U.S. Tennis Association press officer.

Mondays With Bob Greene: Thanks to your Royal Highness for coming

Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Sony Ericsson Championships and the Salwator Cup.

Mark Keil: My Heart-Pounding Moment With Renee Zellweger

Mark Keil, the new head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Newbury College, Brookline, Mass, writes this week on one of the best event’s of the year, and an out of the way tourney in beautiful Spain.

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