iTENNISmedia News iTENNISmedia News <![CDATA[Barclays ATP World Tour Finals]]> The internationally acclaimed London début of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals set an all-time indoor tennis attendance record of 256,000 fans over eight days at The O2.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Yonex Sponsors San Jose's SAP Open ATP World Tour Event]]> The Japanese manufacturer of racket sports equipment Yonex has signed a new multi-year deal with San Jose's SAP Open as its official racket, footwear and apparel supplier.]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Andy Murray Magic Tricks]]> Andy Murray's preparation for 2010 Wimbledon not only includes intense on-court training, but also a bit of fun for the HEAD ace. The street-smart Scot goes urban in HEAD's newest viral video, demonstrating that superb touch with his HEAD YouTek Radical Pro is not just limited to the tennis court. The smiling Murray is fully at ease displaying his remarkable ad-hoc shot making and bulls-eye accuracy around town in London right before Wimbledon.]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Maria Sharapova Signs Multi-Year Deal With Evian]]> Three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has signed a multiyear agreement with Evian, a French brand of mineral water.]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[A Slice of Tennis History]]> THE ORIGINAL RULES OF TENNIS
Foreword by Tim Henman
Introduction by John Barrett
 
Oxford, 16 June 2010 – Bodleian Library Publishing has partnered with The All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon to reproduce the first rules of the game.
]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Anyone For Tennis? The Telegraph Book Of Wimbledon Out Now]]> Wimbledon has progressed from vicarage tea-party pastime to the greatest tennis tournament in the world. It is the one Grand Slam event that today’s multi-millionaire players yearn to win above all others. The only one still played in whites and fought on grass, and one of the few surviving bastions of true sportsmanship.The names of Perry, Lenglen, Wills Moody, Tilden, Budge, Laver, Borg, McEnroe, Navratilova, Sampras, Graf, Federer and the Williams sisters – etched among the immortals on the All-England Club’s honours board – will be remembered more for their exploits in SW19 than at any other tournament.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LTA Signs Babolat As Equipment Partner In Three-Year Deal]]> The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has today announced that Babolat VS, one of the world's leading tennis equipment brands, has joined its commercial programme in a three-year partnership deal.]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Chinese Sports Brand Sponsors WTA Tour]]> The sportswear and sports equipment company Peak has announced a new multi-year deal with the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour as its official shoe and apparel partner.]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Polo Ralph Lauren Dresses Wimbledon Officials]]> The American designer fashion label Polo Ralph Lauren has extended its partnership with The All England Club until 2014.]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Can Grunting Be Banned? By Richard Eaton]]> Not long ago a nine-year-old Australian girl, Lauryn Edwards, was banned by her club near Melbourne for the noise she made while hitting the ball.]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Wimbledon Agree 20-year Hertz Sponsorship]]> The largest car rental company in the world, Hertz, has announced its continued support of The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[French Open Review By Dominic Bliss]]> A stunning Rafael Nadal victory saw the gladiatorial Mallorcan celebrate his fifth Roland Garros victory and return to No.1 in the ATP World Rankings, whilst in the women’s event Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman ever to win a Grand Slam singles title.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Farmers Insurance Title Sponsor LA Tennis Event]]> The Farmers Insurance Group has deepened its involvement in tennis after agreeing to a three-year title sponsorship deal with the Southern California Tennis Association (SCTA).]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Prince Secure $500,000 SAP Deal]]> American sportswear brand Prince has signed a deal to sponsor the SAP Open, an ATP World Tour 250 series held in San Jose, California, for the fourth year running.]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Eurosport Replaces BBC to Broadcast Davis Cup]]> British Eurosport has replaced the BBC as the exclusive broadcast rights holder for Great Britain’s next home Davis Cup match. Eurosport will now broadcast the match between Great Britain and Turkey, which takes place between July 9 and 11th.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Disneyland An option As French Open Considers Relocating]]> The French Tennis Federation will not rule out moving to Marne-le-Vallée, the site of Disneyland Paris, or one of another two options for a relocation, as it pushes to improve its facilities.]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Business Matters: Prince]]> Steve Heatley, Sales Manager for Solo Sports, UK distributors of Prince, talks to International Tennis Magazine.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[K.Swiss Sign Gael Monfils]]> French tennis star Gael Monfils has agreed a three-year endorsement deal with K.Swiss.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Flat Forehand by Clive Carrigan]]> In an era where tennis players are more athletic than ever, the power forehand has become a must have for today’s elite competitors. The ability to finish a point with a forehand winner has marked the recent successes of many of the top players.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Unusual Tennis Sponsorships By Dominic Bliss]]> Cigarettes, booze, deodorant, toilet paper… over the years tennis has aligned itself with some very unlikely sponsors. Dominic Bliss unearths the most astonishing endorsement deals in the sport.]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Frozen In Time: The Winning Streak by Dominic Bliss]]> It took 120 years for anyone to pluck up the courage to streak at Wimbledon. But when a 23-year-old blonde waitress finally stripped naked on the sacred lawns of SW19, boy did she do it in style.]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Ten Things You May Not Know About Wimbledon By Richard Eaton]]> Spencer Gore, the first Wimbledon champion, said that he doubted tennis would catch on very widely.
How wrong can you be: his prize, back in 1877, was 12 guineas and this year's winner will earn £1 million, the first seven figure sum ever. Even more stunning, the 2010 Wimbledon will be watched by nearly two billion television viewers, use more than 54,000 balls, and sell 200,000 bottles of water, 17,000 bottles of champagne and 14,000 souvenir programmes. There will be about 50,000 shrubs and more than 600 hanging flower baskets - amidst a forest of other statistics which would surely have astounded Mr Gore.
]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[IMG Adds Rising Romanian Tennis Star To Roster]]> IMG Worldwide has signed rising Romanian tennis star Sorana Cirstea as a client. ]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Andy Roddick Takes Shares For Sponsorship]]> The American tennis player Andy Roddick has signed a new long-term sponsorship deal with Aqiss Beverage Technologies.]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Katy Dunne Wins Maiden ITF Title]]> Katy Dunne, aged 15, and training at Halton's Everyball International Academy won her first ITF 18&U junior title in a tough fought 3 set final against Great Britain's Ruth Seaborne (seeded 15) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. ]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[WTA Tour Announce Travelex Partnership]]> Sony Ericsson WTA Tour has extended their partnership with the foreign exchange company Travelex in a renewed two-year deal.]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Confusion Over Nikolay Davydenko Dunlop Endorsement Contract]]> Russian tennis star Nikolay Davydenko has signed an endorsement deal with sportswear firm Dunlop.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Nikolay Davydenko Signs with Dunlop]]> Dunlop have announced a new partnership with Russian tennis ace, Nikolay Davydenko for rackets, clothing and accessories. The partnership will also see Davydenko endorse Dunlop’s junior talent identification programme – D-Squad.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Total Sports Asia signs agreement with China Badminton Association]]> Total Sports Asia (TSA), Asia's leading integrated sports marketing agency, has secured an agreement with the China Badminton Association (CBA) to distribute media rights for the Badminton Asia Championships in 2011 and 2012 which will take place in China.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Cut Women's Tennis Association Funding]]> Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson has extended for two years its sponsorship of the Women's Tennis Association, but has cut the value the of the deal and lost competition naming rights, the Financial Times reports.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[IMG Agrees Renewal of BNP Paribas Partnership]]> International agency IMG have announced today the renewal of their partnership with BNP Paribas, previously Fortis Private Banking, for the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at the Hurlingham Club.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS CONFIRMS MULTI-MILLION ROLAND GARROS AGREEMENT]]> France Télévisions has finally confirmed a deal with the French tennis authorities that will see it broadcast the next four editions of Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam of the calendar year.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[EMIRATES TO SPONSOR BNP PARIBAS OPEN]]> Emirates will sponsor the prestigious BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament until 2012.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ANDY MURRAY REACHES AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL]]> Britain's Andy Murray made it through to Australian Open final with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Croatian Marin Cilic in the semi-final today at Melbourne, as he seeks to win his first Grand Slam title and write himself into the history books.
The fifth seeded Scot remains on course to be the first British man to win at the Australian Open since Fred Perry in 1934 and the first male Briton to win any Grand Slam since Perry won Wimbledon 74 years ago.]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[MELBOURNE TO SPEND A$363M TO KEEP AUSTRALIAN OPEN]]> The state of Victoria is to spend A$363 million on a redevelopment of the Melbourne Park venue for the Australian Open in a bid to keep the tournament until 2036.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[MELBOURNE PARK TO UNDERGO US$336 MILLION REFURBISHMENT]]> Melbourne Park, currently hosting the opening Grand Slam of the tennis season, the Australian Open, is to undergo a substantial US$336 million redevelopment over the next five years.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[MELBOURNE PARK TO UNDERGO US$336 MILLION REFURBISHMENT]]> Melbourne Park, currently hosting the opening Grand Slam of the tennis season, the Australian Open, is to undergo a substantial US$336 million redevelopment over the next five years.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[STUNNING START BY CLARK AND OLVER IN MALAYSIA, SMITH DEFEATS BAXTER IN SINGLES]]> Anthony Clark and Heather Olver launched their new partnership in stunning style at the Proton Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur today.

]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FROZEN IN TIME: 1992 AUSTRALIAN OPEN BY DOMINIC BLISS]]> Shouting, weeping, jumping for joy, falling to their knees… players always celebrate Grand Slam wins in their own particular style. For Jim Courier, at the Australian Open in 1992, triumph meant a swim in Melbourne’s polluted river.]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ATP PLAYERS SUPPORT TENNIS 'WORLD CUP']]> The ATP Players Council headed by Roger Federer has proposed a revolutionary plan for a World Cup of tennis which will be discussed among the players at this month's Australian Open, according to World No.3 Novak Djokovic.]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[BETFAIR TENNIS PARTNERSHIP DEFENDED]]> Hobart-based Betfair Australia will be an official partner of the 2010 Australian Tennis grand slam in a move to “protect the integrity” of the competition, according to the parties involved.]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[MARIA SHARAPOVA SIGNS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR NIKE DEAL]]> Maria Sharapova, the world's best-paid female athlete, has signed an eight-year extension to her sponsorship with Nike in a deal that could be worth US$70 million to the Russian.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ANDY MURRAY DEFENDS DECISION TO WITHDRAW FROM DAVIS CUP]]> Andy Murray has defended his decision to make himself unavailable for Britain's Davis Cup tie against Lithuania, insisting he has "not abandoned" the team. ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[THE SLAM DUNK SMASH BY CLIVE CARRIGAN]]> Without doubt one of the most exciting, athletic and stylish shots you will ever see in the professional game today is the ‘slam dunk’ smash. Its dynamic nature, point ending qualities and raw power never fails to bring gasps of appreciation from the crowd.]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LARRY ELLISON BUYS INDIAN WELLS]]> The BNP Paribas Open, the tennis tournament held in Indian Wells, California, has been bought by American billionaire Larry Ellison.]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[MARAT SAFIN BY DOMINIC BLISS]]> Sometimes he was truly great, other times truly awful. But Marat Safin, who retired at the end of 2009, was never a dull player to watch. Dominic Bliss looks back on the Russian’s career.]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[GSTAAD PALACE RESORT]]> Over the years the Gstaad Palace has earned an unrivalled reputation for discreet, refined hospitality and has always welcomed the most discerning international clientele.]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[BUSINESS MATTERS: KARAKAL BY KEITH SAWYER]]> What is the history behind Karakal?
Founded in 1978 Karakal is one of the largest manufacturers who design and distribute racket sport equipment to over 65 countries. With its global headquarters in Bristol, England the company employs a dedicated staff that keeps the independent racket company running like clockwork.
]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[2009’S FINAL CURTAIN By Dominic Bliss]]> While Serena Williams rightly took the Sony Ericsson Championships, in the ATP World Tour Finals it was the top 10’s least known player, Nikolay Davydenko, whostriumphed. ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ANDY RODDICK RENEWS LACOSTE ENDORSEMENT]]> America’s top male tennis player Andy Roddick has renewed his sponsorship agreement with French apparel manufacturer Lacoste until 2013.]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[WTA World Tour Review: Queens’s of the Court By Dominic Bliss]]> It’s been a thrilling year on the Women’s World Tour. With Belgian players Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin now back in the fray, 2010 could be even more unmissable.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FROZEN IN TIME: ARTHUR ASHE by Dominic Bliss]]> In 1993 Grand Slam champion Arthur Ashe died of AIDS. The grace of the last months of his life mirrored the bravery with which he combated racism in his younger years.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[EXTREME TOPSPIN FOREHAND By Clive Carrigan]]> The saying goes ‘necessity is the mother of invention’. Well in the case of this particular shot that is definitely true.]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO: THE TOWER OF TANDIL By Dominic Bliss]]> At 6ft 6ins, Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro has all the height, and power shots that come with it, but crucially he lacks confidence. Is there a risk he’s just a one-Grand Slam wonder?]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[THE WORLD’S GREATEST TENNIS ARENAS By Dominic Bliss]]> With the ATP World Tour Finals coming to London’s O2 Arena, suddenly all the attention is on stadium tennis. But of all the world’s tennis-specific stadia, which ones are the most atmospheric?

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[IMG EXTENDS GLOBAL TENNIS PARTNERSHIP]]> IMG, the global media agency, has renewed its consultancy agreement with Tennis Properties Limited and will continue to advise and assist on the global distribution of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000s and the ATP World Tour Finals until the end of 2013.]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[AUSTRALIAN OPEN CONFIRM JACOB’S CREEK SPONSORSHIP]]> Jacob's Creek winery has become the associate sponsor of the Australian Open tennis tournament, the first Grand Slam of the calendar year, from 2010 till 2012. ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LONGINES SPONSOR KREMLIN CUP]]> The Kremlin Cup, which became the first international professional tennis tournament to be held in Russia when it launched in 1990, has secured Swiss watch brand Longines as a sponsor.]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[BARCLAYS ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS: 22ND TO 29TH NOVEMBER 2009]]> Don’t wait for Wimbledon 2010 to see the world’s top players back in action in the UK...

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[IMG SIGNS CHINESE TENNIS STAR LI NA]]> IMG Worldwide, the leading sports, entertainment and media client management company has added Li Na, the number one tennis player for China and Asia, to its roster of international stars.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FILA ANNOUNCES CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH SONY ERICSSON CHAMPIONSHIPS]]> Iconic Italian sportswear brand, Fila, has signed a new deal as the official tennis clothing and footwear partner of the 2009 Sony Ericsson Championships - Doha.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ NEW ENDORSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR MELANIE OUDIN ]]> Melanie Oudin, the 17-year-old tennis player who shot to stardom at this month's US Open, has signed an endorsement deal with AirTran Airways.]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[US OPEN By Dominic Bliss]]> There’s a new kid in town, by the name of Juan Martin del Potro. It was thisArgentinean who ended Federer’s five-year streak at the US Open. Meanwhile, Kim Clijsters proved motherhood is no barrier to victory.]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ANDY MURRAY TO SIGN WITH ADIDAS]]> According to reports, Andy Murray will announce a US$5 million per year sponsorship with Adidas at the end of the US Open.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[WOMEN'S TENNIS TOUR DEFIES DOWNTURN]]> WTA chief executive Stacey Allaster has highlighted the strength of the property she heads up by pointing out it lost only one of 51 title sponsors during 2009, a year of recession for some of its biggest markets.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[KIM CLIJSTERS By Richard Eaton]]> Something important happened out amidst the withering heat and violent electric storms of the Ohio plains. Kim Clijsters' view of the possible changed within five days. ]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[WILLIAMS SISTERS COMPLETE MIAMI DOLPHINS INVESTMENT]]> The Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, have confirmed their anticipated investment in the Miami Dolphins, following in a number of other celebrities' footsteps.

The team's owner, Stephen M. Ross, has sold minority shares to Gloria and Emilio Estefan as well as Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez since taking control of 95 per cent of the club in January.

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NEW PARTNER SIGNS WITH US OPEN]]> The US Open has landed a new sponsor ahead of its 2009 edition, which will begin on Sunday. The tournament will be sponsored by Stonyfield Farm, the world's largest organic yoghurt maker, which will use it to promote its Oikos Organic Greek Yoghurt brand.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[VENUS & SERENA WILLIAMS BUYING INTO MIAMI DOLPHINS]]> The latest celebrity investors in the Miami Dolphins are sporting legends in their own right. Venus and Serena Williams have reportedly agreed to spend a seven-figure sum to become minority owners.

]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ANDY MURRAY BY DOMINIC BLISS]]> Once the rude boy of the ATP World Tour, with a bad attitude and on-court tantrums, Andy Murray has now matured into a true tennis ambassador, worthy of his new position as World No.2. How has this total transformation occurred?]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[US$10 MILLION INVESTMENT FOR CINCINNATI TENNIS CENTRE]]> Tennis for Charity and the US Tennis Association (USTA) are today expected to announce a spend of some US$10 million on upgrades to the Linder Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[COACHING & INSTRUCTION: THE DROP SHOT]]> With the emphasis in recent years on power in professional tennis, it should come as no surprise that the circle has turned and added the use of touch to the power game. 

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[TECNIFIBRE OFFICIAL STRINGER IN KUALA LUMPUR FOR 1ST MALAYSIAN OPEN]]> French company Tecnifibre has been chosen to be the official stringer in Kuala Lumpur, for the 1st Malaysian Open (26 September – 4 October).

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[15 MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE IN TENNIS BY DOMINIC BLISS]]> Who really calls the shots in world tennis? Who wields the most power? Is it the governing bodies, the player managers, the tournament directors, the equipment suppliers, the TV broadcasters or the players themselves? Here we present the most influential people in international tennis.]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[KIM CLIJSTERS RETURNS TO TENNIS IN FILA]]> Fila have announced today that Sony Ericsson WTA Tour star Kim Clijsters will begin her comeback to professional tennis wearing Fila apparel and footwear. The agreement with Clijsters is part of Fila’s on-going commitment to tennis as a core category and continues the company’s legacy of sponsoring elite tennis champions.

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[MARTINA NAVRATILOVA DEFECTS TO THE WEST]]> The 1975 US Open was the stage for one of sport’s most infamous Cold War defections, as Martina Navratilova tricked her way out of communist Czechoslovakia.]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION FROM PHYSIOSUPPLIES.COM: CHALLENGE DISC]]> PhysioSupplies.com have announced the launch of the Challenge Disc, the first professional interactive training tool to hit the market.

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[TELCO TO SPONSOR CHENNAI TENNIS OPEN]]> Tamil Nadu’s leading Telco Aircel will sponsor the Chennai Open tennis tournament.

]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ADECCO GROUP BACK KIM CLIJSTERS’ COMEBACK]]> Kim Clijsters, the former World No.1 making a return to women's tennis, has landed a two-year endorsement from Adecco Group.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LA RESIDENCIA]]> La Residencia in Deià, Mallorca, is an award winning luxury hotel and spa resort hewn from local stone, tucked into the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains on Mallorca's north-west coast and just a stone's throw from the clear blue Mediterranean sea.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[25M INDIAN VIEWERS FOR WIMBLEDON FINAL]]> ESPN Star Sports (ESS) in India drew 25 million viewers for the Wimbledon men’s final between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick on 5 July.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[IBM RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF US OPEN]]> IBM will invest US$20 million in its sponsorship of the US Open tennis championship for the next four years.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[US OPEN ANNOUNCES RECORD PRIZE FUND]]> The winner of this year’s US Open, the final Grand Slam event of the year, will receive US$1.6 million, part of a record prize fund announced by the United States Tennis Association. The total prize money for the fortnight-long event, which starts at New York’s Flushing Meadows on Monday 31st August, will be US$21.6 million. It is the third successive year that the purse will have increased by over US$1 million on the previous year and represents a 5.8 per cent overall rise from 2008. ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[DAVIS CUP EXTENDS NH HOTELES SPONSORSHIP ]]> NH Hoteles has extended its sponsorship of the Davis Cup, the premier international team event in men's tennis.]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NEW PARTNER FOR EUROPEAN TENNIS FEDERATION]]> The La Manga Club, one of European sport's most famous resorts, will be an official partner of the European Tennis Federation for three years, starting in October.

 

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[BNP PARIBAS TO BACK BILLIE JEAN KING CUP AGAIN]]> BNP Paribas will sponsor the Billie Jean King Cup at Madison Square Garden, featuring four of the biggest stars in women's tennis, for a second year.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[BNP PARIBAS TO BACK BILLIE JEAN KING CUP AGAIN]]> BNP Paribas will sponsor the Billie Jean King Cup at Madison Square Garden, featuring four of the biggest stars in women's tennis, for a second year.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ANDY MURRAY TELEVISION RATINGS RAISE ROOF AT WIMBLEDON]]> History was finally made at Wimbledon on Monday when the retractable roof, the result of a UK£50 million investment over three years, was deployed over the 15,000 Centre Court arena for the first time.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[viagogo TAKES £1M MURRAY GAMBLE]]> Secondary ticketing company viagogo announced yesterday that if Andy Murray wins Wimbledon, tennis fans who bought Wimbledon Men’s Final tickets on viagogo will receive a 100 per cent refund.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ERKE TO SPONSOR SHANGHAI MASTERS TENNIS TOURNAMENT]]> Chinese sportswear brand Erke will sponsor the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament for the next five years in a deal worth US$15 million.]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[IBM LAUNCHES WIMBLEDON SMARTPHONE APPLICATION]]> IBM has developed and launched a smartphone application at this year’s Wimbledon which it says can “transform” the way spectators access information at sporting events.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NEW TELEVISION DEAL FOR BRITISH TENNIS]]> UK based sports production company Sunset+Vine has signed an extension deal with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) that will see it broadcast the two major pre-Wimbledon tournaments at Eastbourne and Birmingham up to and including 2013.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[RESURRECTION OF SOUTH AFRICAN TENNIS CONTINUES]]> South African tennis, judged dead and buried a few years ago, has continued its renaissance with the acquisition of another sponsor.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[EUROSPORT DRAWS RECORD FRENCH OPEN VIEWING FIGURES]]> Eurosport have announced that it drew 54.8 million different European viewers for the French Open tennis championships over the fifteen days of competition, an 11% increase on 2008.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[BBC EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH AEGON TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS]]> The Aegon Championships, formerly the Stella Artois Championships and the famous prelude to Wimbledon, will be screened on the BBC until 2013.]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ROLAND GARROS - FEDERER’S CAREER GRAND SLAM]]> Thanks to his victory at Roland Garros, Roger Federer has now won all four of the Grand Slams, and is just one major title away from being the most successful male player of all time. In the women's event Svetlana Kuznetsova won her second major title.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[SONY ERICSSON WTA TOUR LAUNCHES "FAN-FRIENDLY" WEBSITE]]> The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced yesterday the launch of its new official website, representing a core element of the Tour's digital media strategy.

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ROGER FEDERER SURPASSES PETE SAMPRAS WITH FRENCH OPEN WIN]]> Roger Federer was hailed as the best tennis player of all time in the aftermath of his French Open win - a victory which further underlined his position as the highest-earning player in history.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[RAFA NADAL TO FOUND TENNIS SCHOOL IN INDIA]]> Rafael Nadal will found a tennis school in India in partnership with the country’s Rural Development Trust.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[WIMBLEDON 2009]]> A roof over Centre Court signals a brand new era in the development of the All England Club. While rain can no longer spoil the party, there’s a chance Nadal’s injured knees may do it instead.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[QANTAS WITHDRAW AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS SPONSORSHIP]]> The Australian Open tennis championships has been hit by another blow with the news that Qantas will not continue its sponsorship of the event.]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FRENCH OPEN INVEST TO COMPETE WITH WIMBLEDON]]> The French Open could follow in the footsteps of Wimbledon by installing a US$167 million retractable roof - as well as building a brand new stadium.]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[COACHING – BACKHAND SMASH]]> Widely regarded as the most difficult shot in the game, the high backhand smash is a stroke that is forced from a player as opposed to a selected shot. This shot demands athleticism, timing, good racket skill, and feel for the ball. It is a direct response to an aggressive lob, usually topspin, sent by the opponent high over the backhand shoulder.]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[BABY BOOM OR BUST?]]> When Roger Federer becomes a father this summer, he will be one of the very few parents on the World Tour. How will it affect his game? And how well have playing parents coped in the past? ]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FROZEN IN TIME: HINGIS BLOWS HER COOL]]> It was tears and tantrums at the 1999 French Open when Martina Hingis lost to the super-cool Steffi Graf.]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[BUSINESS MATTERS: FILA]]> What is the history of the company, and within sports products?
The origins of the Fila brand can be traced back to the small city of Biella, in the shadows of the Italian Alps. Founded by the Fila brothers in 1911, the company began producing the finest quality undergarments for the Italian aristocrats. The brand continued to produce seamless undergarments, under the management of the
Fila brothers until a diversification in to sportswear in 1973.
]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL TENNIS MAGAZINE – MARCH 2009]]> International Tennis Magazine provides an invaluable and sought after quarterly review of the world of tennis with content, presented in a modern, pictorial-led format, comprising tournament previews and reviews, rankings, player profiles and coaching instruction.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[AUSTRALIAN OPEN]]> By Dominic Bliss
 
Rarely do you see a men’s final of such drama and intensity. Rarely do you see a women’s final so lifeless and one-sided. This year’s Australian Open had them both.
]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FILA & JAMES BLAKE TO COLLABORATE ON MEN’S APPAREL & FOOTWEAR COLLECTION]]> Fila, a leading manufacturer of sport and leisure footwear and apparel, have announced that it has entered into a collaboration arrangement with ATP World Tour star James Blake. The alliance which is the first of its kind in tennis will see the development of a collection of men’s apparel and footwear incorporating the heritage of the Fila brand with a contemporary twist inspired by Blake’s signature style. Blake will collaborate with Fila’s design team to create a co-branded collection to target today’s active male and will be the basis for the development of a long-term licensing business for Blake.]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY]]> by Dominic Bliss

Martina Navratilova, recent runner-up on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, isn’t the first ex-tennis champion to branch out of tennis completely. Other players have had equally unorthodox second careers.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[MADRID’S MAGIC BOX TENNIS VENUE ENTERS FINAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE]]> Versatile, sustainable design with innovative mobile covers means tennis in all weathers in Madrid and confirms 2016 Olympic bid as a real project.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL TENNIS MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 2008]]> International Tennis Magazine provides an invaluable and sought after quarterly review of the world of tennis with content, presented in a modern, pictorial-led format, comprising tournament previews and reviews, rankings, player profiles and coaching instruction.]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[A HARD LIFE]]> Are hard courts damaging professional tennis players? After another thrilling US Open Series, Dominic Bliss assesses whether Rafael Nadal was correct to complain about the number of hard court events on the men’s World Tour.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NEW WORLD ORDER?]]> Experts are predicting that China, the new world superpower, is all set to dominate tennis over the next few decades. Dominic Bliss finds out how the Chinese game has become so strong, so quickly.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[THE CHANGING FACE OF WOMEN’S TENNIS]]> In the past five years we have had eight different World No.1s in the women’s game but just two in the men’s. How can that be?]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[FROZEN IN TIME: TRANSSEXUAL AT US OPEN]]> Transsexual Renee Richards competed in the US Open twice – once as a man and later in life as a woman. But she had to go to the courts to win the right to play.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ANDY MURRAY PROFILE]]> It has been an increasingly uncomfortable sign of the times that, just by handing over money, so many thousands of ordinary players can get to wear the logo of Fred Perry, the three times Wimbledon and US Open winner of more than seventy years ago.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[RED HOT ON THE RED STUFF ]]> The 2008 clay court season culminated in yet another Roland Garros triumph for Rafael Nadal. But despite his total domination, there were other worthy performances on the red stuff.]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[JUSTINE HENIN - WILL THE RETIREMENT OF A TENNIS LEGEND PROVE TO BE WISDOM OR IMPULSE?]]> Will Justine Henin regret it? Bjorn Borg certainly did. Martina Hingis probably did. And even John McEnroe did a bit too. All three tennis legends retired prematurely and eventually decided to come back - but were never the same again.]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[GRASS COURT SEASON HIGHLIGHTS]]> On opposite sides of the North Sea, the two strongest players in the world eased into the grass court season by winning separate Wimbledon warm-up tournaments. Rafael Nadal fought hard at Queen’s Club to become the first Spaniard to win a grass court title in thirty-six years. Meanwhile, over in Germany, Roger Federer cruised through to overall victory at Halle, his service unbroken all week.]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 ]]> Thanks to one of the greatest men’s finals ever, Wimbledon 2008 will be remembered as a genuine classic. As well
as Rafael Nadal’s epic win which ended Federer’s five year reign, Venus Williams collected her fifth singles title, and it was also a good year for the Brits, with Andy Murray making his mark and Laura Robson winning the girls’ singles.

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