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Source: This Week in Tennis

This Week in Tennis headquarters packed up bright and early this morning to drive the 2.5 hours to College Park, Maryland for the inaugural Citi Open. The WTA tournament is being held at the Tennis Center at College Park and features main draw players from 18 different countries.

When I arrived at the event site I was greeted by friendly staff that pointed me in the direction of the…

I have heard a Soccer Mom talk of attending a recital, ballet practice, and a PTA meeting all scheduled at 9am! Do not ask me how; I am not a soccer mom! Coaching in the burbs, gave me the opportunity to witness these Wonder women types in action. 

Soccer moms are quite efficient when it comes to arranging, scheduling, multiple events and commitments…

The first week and the first tournament on the 'Road to the US OPEN' is in the books and Marty Fish not only saves two match points but takes the trophy home from Atlanta.  I hope this is more to come for Marty and since he has secured his position for the US Open he is one of the top americans this year to follow to the open and you can follow him to Los Angeles where he will be the number 1 seed this coming week at the Farmers Open.  Over in Hamburg at the ATP World Tour 500 tournament…

Mardy Fish, Gilles Simon, and Vera Zvonareva were all victorious on Sunday. Fish and Zvonareva took home hard court trophies and Simon won on the red clay of Hamburg, Germany. The Atlanta Tennis Championship victory by Mardy Fish marks the first time in his career that he successfully defended an ATP World Tour title. Vera Zvonareva's win in Baku, Azerbaijan is her second title of the year and 12th of her career.

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Source: This Week in Tennis

Three Americans reached the semifinal round of the first tournament of the Olympus US Open Series at the Atlanta Tennis Championships in Atlanta, Georgia. The non-American left in the draw is Gilles Muller from Luxembourg. Muller will play John Isner in the first match of the day starting at 1 PM eastern. The other semifinal match is between defending champion Mardy Fish and Ryan Harrison.…

I seem to be spending way to much time researching and studying the tennis industry these days so why not share some tidbits and brief notes here.  It looks like Venus Williams is the proud owner of 5 or so Jamba Juice Franchises and will be promoting the brand as well... they do make the best smoothies, the kids love em! 

A new racket brand -'bolt' is entering the market, apparently the racket has a suspension system that keeps the strings off the frame and therefore vibration is…

This Week in Tennis will be covering the majority of main draw matches at the Citi Open event next week in College Park, Maryland. You may have also heard the tournament referred to as being in Washington, D.C area. Citi Open is a first year event at the WTA International level and will feature Shahar Peer, Nadia Petrova, Tamira Paszek, and Jelena Dokic as its top four seeds. There are only three International level tournaments in the United States.

The Citi Open consists of a 32…

It's quarterfinals days at the two ATP World Tour events and the lone WTA Tour event this week. Unlike last week's Stuttgart event that featured no seeds in the quarterfinals, Hamburg seeds are in each quarterfinal spot this week. In Atlanta, at the first US Open Series event, the top three seeds survived the opening rounds. On the women's side, the Baku, Azerbaijan event's big story has been the…

Andy Murray, the world number four, has reached three grand slam finals, losing to Roger Federer twice and Novak Djokovic once. At 24 years of age he is at the peak of his physical fitness. Is he destined to win a slam in the near future, or has he been dealt a cruel hand by being a contemporary of three incredibly gifted tennis stars?

The most common remark heard around the tennis circuit, by other players, commentators and fans alike, is that Murray is too good not to win a slam.…

Hi. I'm a 4.0, and a High School tennis coach from Long Island NY. I'm visiting my sister and Mom, but have to play tennis!!! I'm happy to just hit, or to compete in singles or doubles. Thanks! 

If you love tennis, golf, fabulous shopping, dining out at world class restaurants, cruising on a 75 foot yacht, daily court-side parties, relaxing on the beach, and more... You will want to be on this trip!



Your Trip Includes:

* 7 Night Stay at the beautiful Waterside Resort with your choice of a One, Two or Three Bedroom Villa…

Wilson Hollowcore 16 is a comfortable tennis string designed for those needing a softer, easier on the arm type of string.  Several of my stringing clients use this either as a whole or in a hybrid set-up.  If you havent tried than here is your chance for a free set.  Just comment on my post at my website www.racketstringingtips.com as too why I should select you to win and your entered.  I will than draw a name on August 1st.  I hope to hear…

Here is a quick video I found on the making of a Head brand tennis racket.

Are you ever left wondering what tension would be best based on your game and racket, this Iphone app might be the ticket.  I have not tested it and cannot give a recommendation, but I thought that I would mention it here.  It is available in the Itune store for .99 cents.  It was released July, 2010.  This might just be for you if you have a difficult time trying to figure out your…

I am quite surprised this evening to see a Yahoo link to the Evert-Navratilova Final of the 1986 French Open. It made me realize again this is the way young juniors need to strive to play, and not right off like Sharapova, Nadal or the top players of today's men or women. It's great to have idols but beginning juniors need to start slow and develop their games. Basic tennis is about proper form, technique, getting the ball into play and keeping it in play. As juniors mature, they…