With 19 Grand Slam singles titles between them, Jim Courier, Andre Agassi and Mats Wilander headline the second-annual Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships in Surprise, Arizona, October 8-11. They will be joined by Mark Philippoussis, Wayne Ferreira, Aaron Krickstein, Jimmy Arias, and Mikael Pernfors as the eight-player field competes for $150,000 in the four-day, round-robin tournament.
The CTCA Championships at Surprise is the seventh of eight events on the 2009 Outback Champions Series, the global tennis circuit for champion tennis players age 30 and over.
"The players associated with the Champions Cup Series are all thrilled to finally have a competitive forum in the United States where they can show off their talents and continue to do what they do best -- play high quality, competitive tennis," said Jim Courier, founder of InsideOut Sports & Entertainment.
Andre Agassi, 61 career titles (8 Grand Slams) is the only player to achieve the “Golden Slam.” Mats Wilander, 40 career titles (8 Grand Slams) is the youngest man in history to win four grand slams by the age of 20. Jim Courier, 29 career titles (4 Grand Slams). Wayne Ferreira, 26 career titles, holds the male record for most consecutive Grand Slam appearances. Mark Philippoussis, a Wimbledon and US Open finalist. Jimmy Arias, at age 15, was the youngest player to achieve a world ranking. Aaron Krickstein, with 9 career titles was the youngest player to reach the world Top 10 at age 17. Mikael Pernfors, French Open Finalist.
Founded in 2005, the Outback Champions Series features some of the biggest names in tennis over the last 25 years, including 14-time major tournament champion Pete Sampras, four-time U.S. Open champion John McEnroe, two-time French and Australian Open champion Jim Courier and others. To be eligible to compete on the Outback Champions Series, players must have reached at least a major singles final, been ranked in the top five in the world or played singles on a championship Davis Cup team.
Matches are played in the best of three set format, with the 3rd set consisting of a Champions tie-break, defined as the 1st player to reach 10 points with a margin of 2 points.
– Tournament Session Schedule –
Thursday, Oct. 8:
Session 1 @ 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9:
Pro Am @ 4 p.m.
Session 2 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10:
Kids Day @ 10 a.m.
Session 3 @ Noon
Session 4 @ 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11:
3rd Place Match @ Noon
Championship Match follows
Individual session tickets are $45 for gold seating and $35 for silver. Series Packages are available and include all five sessions, invitation to a player meet-and-greet and a 10% savings from individually purchased tickets.
Tickets may be purchased at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex, 14469 W. Paradise Lane. They are also available online at www.surpriseaz.com/tennis.
AP/Kathy Willens
It used to be that height was a disadvantage in tennis.
Tall players couldn't move as quickly as their shorter, more nimble counterparts. Low, flat returns would give them trouble, bouncing just below their knees causing back and knee issues as they stooped low to attempt a return.
But then the game changed. As racket head size increased and spin became a major offensive tactic, balls were bouncing higher, giving the player of average height trouble to make the return in their comfort zone. And athleticism and strength were incorporated into the training programs of major pros, making tennis athletes stronger and more athletic to meet the demands of the new high-intensity game.
This made way for the advantages that height does offer: big first serves, incredible reach at the net and for returning would-be aces, coupled with the strength required for all-court coverage.
The average height of player's in the top-16 of the ATP tour is 6'2", including John Isner (6'9"), Ivo Karlovic (6'10"), Marin Cilic (6'6"), Mark Philippoussis (6'5") and Mario Ancic (6'5").
And then there's the 6'6" Juan Martin del Portro. The 20-year-old from Argentina experienced a break-out summer in 2008, winning four consecutive events in the U.S. Open Series and making his way into the tennis spotlight. Fast forward to the 2009 U.S. Open, where del Potro not only won the final in a five-set thriller, but beat both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the process.
And it's not just his height and his 134 m.p.h. serve that makes him such a formidable opponent. His on-court movement is surprisingly quick for his size, and his greatest weapon, his blistering cross-court forehand, kept Federer scrambling during the Open final and was eventually the shot that spelled his downfall.
So in addtion to the gifts a player needs to succed in pro tennis -- exceptional athletic ability, hand-eye coordination, and a solid work ethic -- you can add to the list towering height.
Unfortunately, this latest addition isn't something that can be learned.
Arguing with officials is nothing new in tennis.
John McEnroe in his day was, arguably, the king of on-court discrepancies. Not to be forgotten is Ilie Nastase's 18-minute boycott during the 1979 U.S. Open disputing a line call by the chair umpire. The tradition continues today with Andy Roddick, whose no slacker at giving a linesperson what for.
But what transpired Saturday night at the U.S. Open women's semi-final between Serena Williams and an U.S. Open official has taken things to a new level. Regardless of the validity of the call that claimed Serena made a foot fault, Williams' 10-second berating of the official goes beyond the realm of poor conduct.
"I swear to God I'm (expletive) going to take this (expletive) ball and shove it down your (expletive) throat, you hear that? I swear to God," Williams said to the official.
The context: Kim Clijsters lead Serena one set to love, with Serena serving at 15-30 in the second to send the set into a tiebreaker. Serena lost her temper after the lineswoman called a foot fault, resulting in a double-fault. That moved Clijsters one point from victory. Williams then was penalized a point for a second outburst towards the linesperson. Because it happened to come on match point, it ended the semifinal with Clijsters winning 6-4, 7-5.
Williams was fined $10,000 Sunday for unsportsmanlike conduct and could face further penalties -- including a higher fine and a possible suspension -- for what U.S. Open tournament director Jim Curley described as her "threatening manner."
After what I'm sure was a good deal of pressure from her team and corporate sponsors, Serena issued this amendment on Monday to her previous press release:
Hey guys!!!
I want to amend my press statement of yesterday, and want to make it clear as possible — I want to sincerely apologize FIRST to the lines woman, Kim Clijsters, the USTA, and tennis fans everywhere for my inappropriate outburst. I’m a woman of great pride, faith and integrity, and I admit when I’m wrong.
I need to make it clear to all young people that I handled myself inappropriately and it’s not the way to act — win or lose, good call or bad call, in any sport, in any manner.
I like to lead by example. We all learn from experiences both good and bad. I will learn and grow from this, and be a better person as a result.
Xxxx,
S
Although she has finally and offically apologized, her behavior begs the question, "Should Serena be suspended from professional tennis for her unsportsmanlike conduct?"
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By Michael Cramton
Photos courtesy AthleticDNA.com
Exiting Centre Court following a first-round loss to Andy Murray at Wimbledon
this year, Robert Kendrick couldn't help but feel good.
The California-native known for his huge power game and devastating serve won
a set off the crowd favorite and world No. 4 before ultimately conceding to
defeat.
Part of the ATP's elite Top 100 and a regular to the grueling schedule of professional
tennis' Futures and Challengers circuits, Kendrick also achieved a life-long
goal of playing on Centre Court at Wimbledon, tennis’ most prestigious
destination.
But the moment was also special for another reason. His yellow and white uniform
was produced by Washington-based athletic clothing company, Athletic DNA, a
company in which he also owns an equity share.
The moment was a culmination of success on two levels: his on-court performance
as a professional tennis athlete and his off-court entrepreneurial efforts as
part-owner in the high-performance clothing company.
What better way to showcase your game and your growing business than Wimbledon's
Centre Court?
“I like that Athletic DNA really focuses on their players,” Kendrick
said. “There are only a handful of guys ranked in the top five, but there
are hundreds and thousands of hard-working athletes out there grinding away
365 days a year. Athletic DNA recognizes that.”
Founded to cater to the specific needs of competitive tennis players, Athletic
DNA's high-performance apparel is tested by pro players in some of the harshest
tennis conditions. Their efforts to raise the bar of athletic apparel has resulted
in ultra-lightweight, anti-odor and anti-bacterial materials that also offer
UV protection and rapid-dry moisture management.
“Athletic DNA is designed specifically for competitive tennis players,”
said Athletic DNA CEO Dan Willman. “Nothing like playing on Centre Court
at Wimbledon to know whether you're really going to stay cool and dry."
But it is their athlete-owned business model that is making quite the stir
in the industry. The company gives equity share to professional athletes and
coaches, making them the only company in tennis where local influential coaches,
academies and touring professionals can own a part of the company they represent.
Kendrick has been involved in the design, validation, and testing of the high-performance
apparel line. He’s also a featured model in the company’s marketing
efforts.
In addition to sponsoring touring pros like Robert Kendrick, Athletic DNA offers
an extensive junior sponsorship program. The company also gives equity in the
company to players and coaches.
Sales and Sponsorship Manager for Athletic DNA, Evan Zeder, has been very busy
with players, agencies and aspiring juniors wanting to be part of the innovative
start-up. “They respect that we're a grassroots company founded and owned
by players and coaches,” Zeder said.
"A lot of the juniors have seen our clothes at the US Open or at Challengers,
so they're ready to get on board," Zeder said. "It seems fitting that
we begin with the grass-roots tennis community, because that is what Athletic
DNA is all about."
2009 NCAA Champion coach Peter Smith and well-known fitness trainer Paul Pisani
are the latest to become equity owners in the company. “These guys see
the potential in what we're doing and share our passion for the sport,”
Zeder said.
Athletic DNA launches its online store this month making their tennis clothing
line available to everyone via the Internet. The high performance apparel line
includes performance T's, training T's, long sleeve shirts, shorts, socks and
hats.
Athletic DNA's release line utilizes the latest in textile technology, for
ultra-lightweight and comfortable clothing for high performance. “The pros
keep commenting on the lightweight feel,” Mike Calkins, Director of Player
Relations, said. “Players can't wait to get their hands on it.”
It’s been a few weeks since Kendrick’s Centre Court defeat. He’s
since returned to the training courts and the daily grind of the pro tour.
“I like that Athletic DNA recognizes all the guys out there like Ryler
DeHeart and myself and so many others,” said Kendrick. “It’s
about hard work, determination, and spirit.”
It is this hard work and competitive spirit that drives Kendrick to succeed.
Competition, you could say, is part of his athletic DNA.
+For more information or to purchase Athletic DNA clothing online, visit www.AthleticDNA.com . +
There's good news for tennis fans who are tired of being at the mercy of their local cable provider for live tennis coverage.
The ATP recently launched a re-vamped live streaming website with unique access to live and on demand, top-level tennis from both the ATP and WTA tours.
Covering a total of 41 events and offering more than 700 live matches, TennisTV.com provides live feeds not just from center court, but also the outer matches from the entire event. Now you can catch all the drama and excitement that leads up to the main events.
Choose from a $129 season-long tour pass, or $20 for individual tournament all-access pass. Membership also allows access to highlights, player interviews, features and all the live tennis you can handle.
Downside: Macs aren't invited unless you're running an Intel machine. You need the latest versions of Windows IE, Microsoft Media Player and Flash 9.0 or later. It also helps to have a good deal of RAM and a decent graphics card for optimal viewing.
On the plus side, hook your computer up to your TV and say goodbye to your cable provider.
Last year's popular ATP bracket challenge returns this season with the "Game. Set. March." 2009 Draw Challenge Circuit.
The circuit kicked off March 12 with a special double header at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells (Mar. 12-22) and the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami (Mar. 25-Apr. 5). The fan who earns the most points at these two ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments will win a VIP trip to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.
"Game. Set. March" also marks the beginning of the season-long, 12-tournament 2009 Draw Challenge Circuit, which comprises all nine ATP World Tour Masters 1000 events and the three remaining Grand Slam tournaments. The winner at the end of the circuit, which concludes mid-November at the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris, will also earn a VIP trip for two to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
Additionally, any fan who picks a perfect draw at any of the 12 tournaments will win a VIP trip for two to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
Plus, as part of the ‘Game. Set. March.’ contest, $1,000, $500 and $250 Tennis Warehouse shopping sprees will be awarded to the top three finishers at the BNP Paribas Open and the top three finishers at the Sony Ericsson Open.
Sign up today and take part in the pro tennis excitement.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/tennis/en/fanzone/challenge.asp
USTA's new Flex Leagues offer fun and competitive matches for players of all levels—from beginner to advanced. You’ll get all the thrills, excitement and fun of USTA League, but on your own schedule. You play whenever it’s convenient for you—weekends, mornings, nights, even on your lunch hour!
The Flex League format groups players of similar ability together in an organized seven to ten week league that allows participants to schedule matches on their own terms. Flex Leagues can be either singles or doubles, all organized by NTRP ratings, ensuring fair and competitive matches. What makes Flex Leagues so unique is that you play your matches when it’s convenient for you, as either player can take responsibility for setting up a match in any given week. That allows players to compete at a time and a date that’s mutually convenient.
Now in its fall season, Flex Leagues had a very successful initial run. Here are what players from across the country are saying about USTA Flex Leagues:
From Miami:
"I love the program. It let's me get on some real play during my real life."
"Excellent program. I will register for the next one, too, and widely recommend Flex to my friends"
"I love the idea! If it wasn't for the Flex League I wouldn't be playing at all!"
"So far so good! I have played 3 matches, all of the people I have met have been great, and we will continue to keep in touch and arrange more matches!"
From Indianapolis:
"I think the Flex Leagues are a great idea! You leave the decisions up to the players, and no where else could you play in two different rating systems in the same league!"
"I enjoy playing in the Flex League because there is no pressure like a competitive team atmosphere. You just play for fun!"
From Chicago:
"I have greatly enjoyed the flex league and can't wait for next season!"
"Something always seems to come up with my calendar, so I love that I don't have to forfeit the match. I can just reschedule for another day and still get to play!"
"Flex Leagues are a great way to practice playing matches without any real pressure. I signed up for this league in order to get more playing in since I'm not able to commit to a certain day each week. This league has been the first time in years that I've been able to get on the court to play with people that are equally as interested in playing."
From Flagstaff, AZ:
"I live in Flagstaff, AZ, where there are precious few, if any, female singles players at my level (upper 3.5 to 4.0). I adore tennis, played for two years on our Forest Highlands USTA 3.5 league in the summers, and actually tried to play for a Scottsdale league last winter, when it’s impossible to play outdoors in Flagstaff. Being a Realtor, my schedule can go from wide open to “a client wants to see property NOW” in an instant. Playing for the Scottsdale league was stressful and no fun. Being responsible to the rest of my team, I’d have to jump in the car every Thursday afternoon no matter what else was going on, rush down I-17 for 2.5 to 3 hours to a location I wasn’t familiar with, tumble from the car and start a match as late as 7:00 PM. It was horrible, and there were times I actually cried.
"This year, as I began to resign myself to the idea that I would not be playing much over the winter, I got an email about the Valley Flex League. It was like you guys created it just for me! Wow! A 3.5 AND 4.0 women’s singles league, with no team politics to contend with! I instantly signed up and am ridiculously happy I did that. I am able to stay with friends in the Valley so I schedule as many as four matches over two day periods, and have met wonderful, friendly, marvelous female singles players who enjoy tennis as much as I do and simply want to PLAY.
"Flex league is perfect for people like me. We love tennis, truly want to play competitively, but have extenuating circumstances – job schedules or distance or both! – that keep us from being able to happily commit to a team."
Flex Leagues are expanding across the country and plan to be in your market soon. For more information on this exciting new league tennis experience, visit USTAflex.com.
For those not fortunate enough to get the Tennis Channel, Wimbledon is the one time throughout the year that American audiences are able to gorge on great tennis coverage. Rarely do we get live early rounds, outer-court coverage and quality tennis coverage the game and the fans deserve.
From daily 10-hour streams on ESPN and ESPN2 to early rounds and quarterfinals on NBC, get ready to feast on the event from start to finish. Additionally, there are a number of non-traditional new medias that are helping to fill in the gaps. Careful, though, come July 6 this bountiful buffet will quickly return to the tennis famine we have sadly grown accustom to...
Here's the 2008 Wimbledon TV Schedule including live, taped and video on demand schedules. Get ready to clear your calendars.
The official radio station of Wimbledon since 1992, Radio Wimbledon provides extensive commentaries for matches using a team of reporters around the grounds. You have to be within a 5-mile radius to catch the broadcast on your radio, but thanks to the Internet, you can catch the stream from your home office.
Wimbledon LIVE is the official online video service for Wimbledon 2008. You can subscribe to get live and on demand video from up to eight courts including Centre Court and No.1 Court, previews, highlights, interviews and classic archive footage.
This is the IBM-driven Wimbledon score tracker. Flashy and addictive, makes a great compliment to Radio Wimbledon. Select "Live Scores" from drop-down menu and allow pop-up.
Similar to Slam Tracker, more like Web 1.0.
ATP's official site has re-launched in conjunction with their Feel the Power ad campaign. This video page offers some nice highlights and player interviews.
Even though the Tennis Channel has to bow to the big boys during Wimbledon, it still offers some great highlights and taped matches from the bigger matches throughout the day. Otherwise, it offers a tennis fix 24 hours a day.
Clay is dirty, unpredictable and can leave you face down in the dust. In short, some of the best tennis out there.
The slower court, increased rallies and wide varity of shots require your game to be at its best. To help you adjust to the nuances of clay, here are seven strategies for perfecting your slide game.
Build Your Endurance
Although clay is a lower-impact game, the long rallies mean you must be in top condition. Your endurance will be tested in the longer matches mixed with intermittent short bursts of speed where balance, flexibility and composure are vital for economy of shot.
Diversify Your Portfolio
Playing on clay gives you a chance to use every shot in your repertoire. Cross-courts, drops, slices and topspin groundstrokes are essentials. And ball placement is crucial. If your arsenal doesn't contain these gems it's time to practice up, especially with drills that involve at least six shots.
All About the Angle
The serve and volley associated with hardcourt games is tough to reproduce on clay. Your best tactic is to drill cross-court shots and keep your opponent moving. You may have to hit a number of shots before you get the right chance to win the point. Eventually you will find yourself with a wide-open court where the wins is just a tap away.
The Slide
Although sliding into a shot isn't essential, it sure looks good. Sliding on clay takes a little getting used to at first, but is an effective way to slow momentum and prepare you for the return. Try sliding on a smooth surface at home wearing socks. Notice how the pros do it using the toe of their back foot to assist the stop and aid in the transition.
The Toughest Virtue: Patience
The slowness of clay refers not only to the slower speed of the bounce, but also the increased time involved in winning the set. Although down-the-line wins may come easy at first, once you tire you'll find your unforced errors increasing or your return dropping in speed. Instead of relying on your hardcourt strategy, stick to the cross-court game plan and wait for your winner opening.
Hit Behind Your Opponent
Clay is a slippery surface to play on and makes it difficult to change direction quickly. A good strategy when playing on clay is to aim your shots behind your opponent in hopes that they won't have the time or agility to change direction and return. The downside: Be ready for your opponent to do the same thing me to you.
Head South
If you can't go to Spain and hit with the best, find a clay court in your area and practice as much as you can. Dig into it, slide around, get dirty. It's not very often you get to play in dirt, so make the most of it.
USTA Tennis Block Party
For Active.com
All throughout the month of May the USTA is serving up tennis in a fun, exciting,
and dynamic way through a series of “Tennis Block Parties” to help
celebrate National Tennis Month.
Tennis Block Parties are series of grassroots events designed to highlight
the game of tennis in a fun and interactive way. Hosted at public parks facilities,
Tennis Block Parties are causin’ a racquet in your town—featuring
three hours of tennis instruction, interactive games, and attractions that offer
people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds the opportunity to learn and
enjoy the benefits of the tennis.
So, if you’re lookin’ to get into the game, have some fun, compete,
or just work on your fitness, grab your family and friends and head out to the
USTA Block Party that’s hittin’ your town!
Block Parties by state:
AZ 5/4/08 Chandler Chandler Tennis Center
AZ 5/17/08 Flagstaff Flagstaff Athletic Club Mulitplex
AZ 5/24/08 Phoenix Phoenix Tennis Center
AZ 5/31/08 Prescott Prescott Racquet Club
CA 5/4/08 San Diego Balboa Tennis Club
CA 5/10/08 Upland City of Fontana - San Sevaine Park
CA 5/17/08 Riverside Riverside Community College, 4800 Magnolia Avenue
CA 5/17/08 Los Angeles Griffith Park - Riverside Courts
CA 5/18/08 Santa Monica Reed Park, 7th & Wilshire
CA 5/18/08 Valencia Summit Park
CO 5/10/08 Fort Collins Northside Aztlan Center / Lee Martinez Park
CO 5/17/08 Fraser Fraser Town Courts
CO 5/17/08 Arvada Arvada Tennis Center
CO 5/17/08 Denver Washington Park & City Park
CO 5/17/08 Denver City Park
CO 5/17/08 Castle Rock Castle View High School
CO 5/31/08 Boulder CO Boulder South Tennis Courts
CT 5/3/08 Stamford Scalzi Park
CT 5/31/08 Branford East Shore Park
DE 5/14/08 Dover Dover Park
DE 5/15/08 Middletown Middletown High School
DE 5/16/08 Wilmington Rodney Street Park in the Street - 11th and Market Streets
FL 5/2/08 Cape Coral Rutenberg Community Park
FL 5/3/08 Pompano Beach Lee High School
FL 5/4/08 Melbourne Kiwi Tennis Club
FL 5/10/08 Clearwater Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex
FL 5/10/08 Tampa Hillsborough Community College (Tennis Complex)
FL 5/23/08 Melbourne Fee Ave. and Desoto Parks
GA 1/12/08 St. Marys Camden County High School
GA 3/8/08 Cartersville Dellinger Park Tennis Center
GA 5/2/08 Macon Downtown Square
GA 5/10/08 Savannah Daffin Park , Leisure Services of Savannah
GA 5/27/08 Scottsdale Glenlake Tennis Center
GA 6/7/08 Albany Albany
HI 5/3/08 Honolulu Central Oahu Regional Park
HI 5/16/08 Honolulu Honolulu Hate - State Capitol
HI 5/31/08 Lihue Kauai Community College
ID 5/10/08 Idaho Falls Several parks, schools, and private courts through out
the city
ID 5/11/08 Boise Julia Davis Park
ID 5/17/08 Twin Falls Twin Falls High School courts
ID 5/24/08 McCall McCall Donnellly High School Tennis Courts
ID 6/14/08 Ketchum Atkinson Park Tennis Courts
IL 5/17/08 Springfield Washington Park Tennis Center
IL 5/17/08 Pekin Parkside Athletics
IL 5/17/08 Moline Quad City Tennis Club
IL 5/18/08 McHenry Knox Park Tennis Courts
IL 6/19/08 Decatur Fairview Tennis Complex
IN 5/17/08 Munster Community Park Tennis courts
IN 5/31/08 Chersterton Sand Creek Country Club
IN 6/1/08 Indianapolis Barbara S.Wynne Tennis Center (1805 E. 86th st)
IO 6/14/08 Davenport Central High School
KN 4/19/08 Auburn Kossover Tennis Center
KS 5/3/08 Lawrence Lawrence Tennis Center
KS 5/10/08 Wichita Lynette Woodard Community Center
KY 5/2/08 Hopkinsville Ruff Park
KY 5/28/08 Mayfield Scott Thompson Tennis Center
KY 5/18/08 Corbin Corbin High School Tennis Courts
KY 5/17/08 Pikeville Bob Amos Park
KY 5/17/08 Lexington Lexington Tennis Club
KY 5/18/08 Ashland Ashland Tennis Center
KY 5/27/08 Frankfort Franklin County High School
KY 5/24/08 Louisville Jefferson County Public Park
MA 6/28/08 Marshfield Marshfield High Tennis Courts
MA 5/24/08 Springfield Tennis Courts in Forest Park
MA 5/31/08 Williamstown MCLA-Joseph Zavatarro Athletic Complex
MI 5/17/08 Detroit Peterson Park
MI 5/17/08 Spring Lake Norton Pines Athletic Club
MN 5/3/08 Grand Marais Cook County High School Tennis Courts
MN 5/10/08 Rosemount High School Tennis Courts
MN 5/17/08 Maple Grove Maple Grove Senior High School
MN 5/17/08 Fridley Moor Lake Lifetime Fitness
MN 5/17/08 Apple Valley Eastview High School
MN 5/17/08 Crookston Crookston High School Tennis Courts (8 Courts)
MN 5/17/08 St. Louis Park Aquila Park
MN 5/18/08 Shakopee Stans Park - Shakopee Jr. High
MN 5/31/08 Inver Grove Heights Simley High School Tennis Courts
MN 6/7/08 Mendota Heights Mendakota Park
MN 6/7/08 Saint James High School Tennis Courts
MN 6/12/08 Apple Valley Harding High School
MN 6/19/08 Rochester Soldier Field Tennis Courts (lighted)
MO 5/3/08 Rolla Ber Juan Tennis Complex
MO 5/3/08 Independence Mill Creek Park (1717 North River Blvd)
MO 5/24/08 Kansas City Barry Park - Park Hill High School
MT 5/4/08 Helena Civic Center Courts (back up LCTA Tennis Center)
MT 8/13/08 Anaconda Washoe Park
NC 5/3/08 Greensboro Hester Park
NC 5/17/08 Asheville Aston Park Tennis Center
ND 5/4/08 Bismarck Capital Racquet & Fitness Center
ND 5/7/08 Valley City City Park Tennis Courts
ND 5/13/08 Minot Hammond Park
ND 5/14/08 Grand Forks Register Tennis Complex or Center Court Fitness Club
ND 6/1/08 Grafton Westview or Leistikow Tennis Courts
ND 5/29/08 Jamestown Bolinger
NE 5/28/08 Omaha Gifford Park
NJ 5/3/08 Toms River Bey Lea Tennis Complex
NJ 5/4/08 Waretown Waretown Recreation Area
NJ 5/9/08 Newark Newark Bears Baseball Stadium
NJ 5/17/08 Williamstown St. Matthew’s Baptist Church
NJ 5/26/08 Toms River Ocean Tennis Center
NJ 5/31/08 Egg Harbor Township Tony Cangle Park
NJ 6/14/08 Pemberton Mirror Lake Tennis Courts
NY 5/5/08 Binghamton Binghamton Tennis Center
NY 5/10/08 New York Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
NY 5/17/08 Albany Albany Tennis Club
NY 5/17/08 Garden City Community Park Tennis Courts
NY 5/21/08 New Rochelle Albert Leonard Middle School
NY 5/24/08 Buffalo Riverside Park
OH 5/17/08 Cincinnati Triangle Tennis Courts (Reading Road & Wm.Howard Road)
OH 5/18/08 Sandusky Perkins Community Tennis Courts/Baywinds Athletic Club
OH 5/29/08 Groveport Groveport High School Tennis courts
OK 5/17/08 Edmond Kickingbird Tennis Center
OR 5/17/08 Grants Pass Gilbert Greek Parks - Grants Pass
OR 6/10/08 Hillsboro Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace (civic center)
PA 5/3/08 Pittsburgh East Liberty Fire Station
PA 5/3/08 Lansdale Frog Hollow Racquet Club
PA 5/4/08 Philadelphia Seger Playground Tennis Courts, 10th & Lombard, Phil.
PA 5/10/08 Philadelphia Friends of Chamounix Tennis Courts (500 Chamounix Drive)
PA 5/10/08 Lancaster Lancaster Tennis & Yacht Club
PA 5/10/08 Norristown Eisenhower Middle School Tennis Courts
PA 5/11/08 Orwigsburg Pottsville JFK Tennis Courts
PA 5/17/08 Allentown Oakmont Tennis Club
PA 5/17/08 Erie Frontier Park
PA 5/17/08 Reading City Park Tennis Courts
PA 5/17/08 Landisville Hempfield Sports Complex - New Stadium Tennis Courts
PA 5/17/08 Worcester Variety Club Camp & Developmental Center
PA 5/17/08 Norristown Norristown High School
PA 5/17/08 Hanover South Western Tri-Township Park
PA 5/18/08 Jenkintown Alverthorpe Park
PA 5/24/08 Pottstown Pottstown High School Tennis Courts
PA 5/24/08 Bryn Mawr Llanerch Country Club
PA 5/28/08 Philadelphia Phila. City Courts, 47th and Spruce Streets
PA 5/31/08 Pittsburgh Frick Park Red Clay Tennis Courts
PA 6/14/08 Collegeville Perkiomen Valley High School
PA 5/?/2008 Philadelphia Philadelphia Tennis Club or Althea Gibson Center
PR 5/3/08 San Juan San Juan Mariott
PR 5/3/08 Arecibo Tennis Everyone
PR 5/3/08 Guaynabo Sagrado Corazon
PR 5/3/08 Dorado Paseos Del Mar
PR 5/4/08 Manati Acropolis de Manati
PR 5/10/08 Dorado Caminos del Mar Tennis Club
PR 5/17/08 Gurabo Urb. Veredas Tennis Club
PR 5/17/08 Trujillo Alto Centro de Tenis Honda
PR 5/17/08 Juana Diaz Complejo Municipal de Juana Diaz
PR 5/17/08 Bayamon Ocean Park Tennis Club
PR 5/17/08 Ponce Ponce Hilton
PR 5/24/08 Aibonito Aibonito Tennis Club
PR 5/24/08 Ponce Albergue Olimpico Salinas
PR 5/24/08 Beyamón Complejo Deportivo Carcaño Alicea
PR 5/31/08 Aibonito Complejo Deportivo de Barranquitas
PR 5/31/08 Beyamón Rio Ondo / Valle Verde Tennis Club
PR 5/31/08 Ponce Club Deportivo de Ponce
S.C 5/ ? / 2008 N.Myrtle Beach Central Park
SC 5/17/08 Florence Timrod Park
SD 5/10/08 Sioux Falls McKennan Park
TN 5/1/08 Crossville Fairfield Glade Community Club
TN 5/3/08 Talbott Frank Lorino Park
TN 5/3/08 Chattanooga Hamilton Family YMCA Tennis Center
TN 5/3/08 Lebanon Mt. Juliet/Charlie Daniel’s Park
TN 5/10/08 Knoxville Tyson Family Tennis Center / Tyson Park
TN 5/13/08 Kingsport Liberty Bell Tennis Courts
TN 5/17/08 Franklin Centennial High School
TN 5/17/08 Clarksville Swan Lake Tennis Complex
TN 5/23/08 Nashville Nashboro Village Athletic Club
TN 5/24/08 Chattanooga Warner Park Tennis Courts
TX 4/12/08 Denton Warranch Tennis Center
TX 5/3/08 Houston Lee LeClear o r Memorial Park
TX 5/4/08 Keller Keller High School courts on Johnson Avenue
TX 5/5/08 Granbury Pecan Plantation CC
TX 5/8/08 Midland Midland High School Tennis Courts
TX 5/15/08 Pecos Pecos High School Tennis Courts
TX 5/17/08 Midlothian Midlothian Sports Complex
TX 5/17/08 Shallowater Shallowater High School
TX 5/18/08 Midland Perimian High School
TX 5/18/08 Weatherford Soldier Spring Tennis Center
TX 5/19/08 Lubbock Lakeridge Country Club
TX 5/31/08 Borger Borger High School Tennis Courts
TX 7/3/08 Midlothian Midlothian Sports Complex
TX 8/9/08 Arlington Arlington Tennis Center
UT 5/2/08 North Salt Lake Eagleridge Tennis Club
UT 5/10/08 Roy Roy High School Tennis Courts
UT 5/10/2008 West Valley Cenntenial Park
UT 5/17/2008 Ogden Mt. Ogden Park
UT 5/31/08 Clearfield Weber State University
VT 5/17/08 Jeffersonville Johnson State College/Windridge Sports Center
WI 4/25/08 Washburn Public Courts
WI 5/17/08 Brookfield Heyer Park
WI 5/17/08 Sussex Sussex Hamilton High School
WI 5/17/08 Neenah Southview Park, 200 W. Bell Street
WI 5/18/08 West Bend West Bend High Schools
WI 5/18/08 Eau Claire Altoona, WI 10th Street Courts
WI 5/18/08 Menomonie Menomonie High School Tennis Courts
WI 5/18/08 Oshkosh Oshkosh YMCA Tennis Center
WI 5/27/08 Watertown Brandt Park
WI 6/7/08 Oconomowoc Fowler Park
WV 5/17/08 Wheeling Oglebay Park
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