We’re going here, there, and everywhere in the media world this week, from the USTA’s deal with ESPN and the Tennis Channel to Maria Sharapova and her fight with the WTA to the enormous number of retirements in men’s tour in Rome last week.
After Wednesday’s sudden retirement press conference, TennisGrandstand.com gives you a look at the career of Justine Henin.
Last week Tennis Week reported that beginning in 2009 ESPN will broadcast coverage of the US Open. The Tennis Channel will share coverage of the late summer Grand Slam event with the mega-giant sports cable station.
Not just the ladies like tennis; The men also like tennis. Especially tennis with pictures of tennis players!
Mark Keil, former professional tennis player and now coach at Bosse Sports in Sudbury, Mass. writes this week on the life of one of New England’s finest players, Bud Schultz.
Millions of dollars have been spent to grow tennis. An ex-Disney executive hired by the ATP, marketing experts consulted, and player meetings called.
But what important element is missing from the equation?
The answer: the fans.
Bill Mountford, the former director of the USTA, answers your questions in his esteemed column “Ask Bill”. Submit your questions now!
Once again on the futures circuit this week, another former ATP standout bravely swallowed his pride and started back at square one in the hopes of turning back the clock.
Thinking of attending an ATP tennis tournament? TennisGrandstand begins a new series that reviews pro tournaments from a fan’s perspective.
A professional tennis player’s career can change in just one week, and the challenger circuit this week created milestones for several talented players.
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