Tag archive for ‘USTA’

Brodsky Impresses in Pro Debut

Brodsky Impresses in Pro Debut

Although Gail Brodsky is winless in her first two matches as a professional tennis player, she’s given American tennis fans something to stand up and take notice about.

Roger Federer is going for his fifth-straight US Open

Roger Federer is going for his fifth-straight US Open

Roger Federer is going for his fifth-straight US Open title in Flushing Meadows when the 2008 U.S. Championships kick off Monday in New York at the USTA/Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. His first title run was in 2004, when he beat Lleyton Hewitt 6-0, 7-6, 6-0 in the final.

Stephens Displays Poise Beyond Her Years

Stephens Displays Poise Beyond Her Years

For the rising American stars who are typically in the qualifying at the US Open, the pressure placed on their young shoulders can often be too much to handle. Over the years, the qualifying rounds have left a graveyard of names once touted as future champions, but who were unable to live up to what was expected of them.

World No.1’s Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic Named 2008 US Open Top Seeds

World No.1’s Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic Named 2008 US Open Top Seeds

The USTA today announced that reigning Frech Open and Wimbledon champion and new world No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain and reigning French Open champion and world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic of Serbia will be the top seeds at the 2008 US Open in men’s and women’s singles

USTA To Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of The Open Era At The 2008 US Open

USTA To Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of The Open Era At The 2008 US Open

The US Open’s Opening Night on August 25 will launch the celebration with an on-court ceremony highlighting the 40 US Open singles champions in the 40 years since 1968. Throughout the tournament, the US Open will feature additional celebrations and special tributes to past champions.

Tarango Comes Back For The Sake Of Coaching

Tarango Comes Back For The Sake Of Coaching

For most players, Futures tournaments are a stepping stone to get their feet wet on the pro circuit as they begin their careers and start to establish themselves as pro tennis players.

An Answer To The Olympic Team Competition Dilemma

An Answer To The Olympic Team Competition Dilemma

When the Olympic tennis competition begins on Sunday, August 9 at Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Centre, there will be one element missing to what is a magical and unique experience in the sport.

Bill Mountford: Exposure in America

Bill Mountford: Exposure in America

If you support tennis in the United States, then I urge you to visit your local newsstands and purchase the July 14-21 double issue of Sports Illustrated. First of all, it celebrates “the Greatest Match Ever” with an action shot of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer doing battle. This will be a collector’s item for years to come.

USTA Names 2008 U.S. Olympic Teams For Tennis

USTA Names 2008 U.S. Olympic Teams For Tennis

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 26, 2008 - The USTA, the governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S., today announced the nine players nominated for the U.S. Olympic team for tennis at the 2008 Olympic Games, August 10-17 in Beijing, China.

A Clijsters Comeback?

A Clijsters Comeback?

Perhaps inspired by the success of comeback by tennis mom Lindsay Davenport, 2005 U.S. Open champion and former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters is reportedly training in Belgium and considering a comeback on the WTA Tour.