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Lauren Smyczek: Growing up with ATP tennis player and brother, Tim

January 15, 2013 By 1 Comment

Lauren Smyczek is the newest contributor to Tennis Grandstand, and the younger sister of current ATP pro, Tim Smyczek who is playing at the Australian Open this week. You can follow her on Twitter @LaurenSmyczek where she talks tennis, fashion and life. By Lauren Smyczek For years, the Smyczek children, Alec, Tim and I, left the [...]

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Get to Know Jack Sock: Jack vs. the “Beasts”

December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

by Steve Fogleman, Special for Tennis Grandstand Get to know the newest American tennis player on the professional scene, 18-year-old Nebraskan Jack Sock. I caught up with him during the Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs last week and got his views about turning pro and the necessary expectations, his time training and getting to know [...]

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Ryan Harrison on Andy Roddick’s influence, deciding to turn pro, and becoming a top 50 player

August 3, 2011 By 2 Comments

On a day filled with American men dominating in their respective matches, rising teenager Ryan Harrison defeated Mischa Zverev in 3 lop-sided sets, 6-4, 1-6, 6-1. In his post-match press conference, he pinpointed specific times in the match where momentum changed and even talked about the role Andy Roddick has played in the development of [...]

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USTA Becomes Title Sponsor And Host Of USTA/ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships In 2010

September 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The USTA announced today a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association to become title sponsor of the USTA/ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships, the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships and 88 USTA/ITA Regional Tournaments starting next year.

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An Answer To The Olympic Team Competition Dilemma

August 6, 2008 By 1 Comment

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.

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