Australian Open 2010 Final Report by Mariya Konovalova
A week ago, in the Australian Open Midterm Review, I wrote about the disappointing quality of play in the first few rounds at this year’s Australian Open. Unfortunately, the second week of the tournament showed little improvement. The overall intensity of most matches improved, as is to be expected when the stakes get higher for the players; but the tennis they demonstrated remained average at best.
Australian Open Midterm Report: What's in a Name? by Mariya Konovalova
ANIMALS make up a large part of Australia’s image. Animals like koala bears. And, when a video of an Andy Roddick interview featured two female koala bears in the background engaging in what the wildlife officer referred to as “pretend intercourse” spread internationally, it was koala bears who gave notice to the world that the Australian Open was approaching. Since then, various smaller species h... [Read More]
Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program Fundraiser Review and TAT's Annual Charity Drive Launch by Mariya Konovalova and Kirk Stenvall
This holiday season, TAT is happy to once again partner with the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program for our annual Charity Drive. Help TAT raise $500 for HJTEP, a tennis and tutoring program for urban youth in New York City.
To launch our drive, TAT attended the annual winter fundraiser organized by HJTEP. This year, to cater to cor... [Read More]
Querrey to Defend LA Tennis Open Title
Joins No. 2 Djokovic, No. 5 del Potro in Field
Bryans Win Australian Open; Viper Room Next Stop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2010
LOS ANGELES -Santa Monica resident and defending champion Sam Querrey will return to the LA Tennis Open Presented by Farmers Insurance Group in 2010 to defend his title. The 84th annual tournament will be held July 26-August 1 on the campus of UCLA.
Querrey, the 2009 Olympus US Open Series champion, w... [Read More]
USTA SERVES AWARDS
NEARLY $1 MILLON IN GRANTS IN 2009
“Aces for Kids” Year-End Grants Awarded to 24 Organizations
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., February 1, 2010 – USTA Serves – Foundation for Academics. Character. Excellence., the philanthropic and charitable entity of the USTA, announced today that under its “Aces for Kids” umbrella, it has awarded 24 year-end grants, for a total of $297,325. The number of program grants awarded in 2009 was 37, for a total amount of $549,325. Combine... [Read More]
WORLD NO. 1 DOUBLES PLAYER LIEZEL HUBER AND
2009 US OPEN QUARTERFINALIST MELANIE OUDIN TO
LEAD U.S. IN FED CUP QUARTERFINAL VERSUS FRANCE
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Shenay Perry to Round Out Team
2010 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Quarterfinal
Takes Place February 6-7 in Lievin, France
Daily Coverage on Tennis Channel
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., January 27, 2010 -- The USTA and U.S. Fed Cup Captain Mary Joe Fernandez announced today that 2009 US Open quarterfinalist Melanie O... [Read More]
Australian Open 2010 Final Report
Australian Open Midterm Report: What's in a Name?
Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program Fundraiser Review and TAT's Annual Charity Drive Launch