August 2008 Articles (128)

USTA and Heineken Premium Light Kick-Off Party Photos

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Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:14am — No Comments

2009 ATP Player Calendar Revealed

We already showed you some shirtless bodies and we LOVE it, but here is something even better! French photographer Corrine Dubreuil, who has covered the professional tennis tour for a number of publications… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:13am — No Comments

US Open Wilson Party Photos

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Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:12am — 2 Comments

Men's Vogue party for James Blake

Men's Vogue threw a US Open party for tennis star James Blake.

James admitted that he’s no longer nervous approaching matches, but fashion parties still give him the jitters.

“Walking into a match is second nature now, but these types of parties aren’t. Not yet, anyway,” he said, adding, as he tugged on the… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:11am — No Comments

Andy Roddick attended Lacoste's 75 Anniversary and 9th annual "BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis" event

Andy Roddick is really busy in New York! On the 21. August, Andy attended Lacoste's 75 Anniversary at Macy's Herald Square and that same day he was at the 9th annual "BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis" event where he was cooking with Food Network host Ingrid Hoffmann!…

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Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:10am — No Comments

Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova attended Nike's 21 Mercer St. Block Party

Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova attended Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer block party. The event was a celebration for the Nike sportswear store in SoHo opening on Thursday night in New York City.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:10am — No Comments

Shahar Peer day with kids in the Queens, New York

Shahar Peer spent some time coaching young players from Queens NYC just after the Olympics and before the US Open. The event was organized by the Israeli Consulate in New York in co-operation with the New York City Sports Commission and the City Parks Foundation.

(thanks to our reader "kr3nyc" for sending us the… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:09am — No Comments

Novak Djokovic rang the NASDAQ Opening Bell

Novak Djokovic and Jane Brown Grimes, Chairman of the Board and President of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) preside over the Opening Bell to celebrate the 2008 US Open and the 40th anniversary of the Open Era.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:08am — No Comments

Jelena Jankovic's US Open dress

Here is the dress JJ will wear at the US Open. I don't really like yellow color much, but I'm glad Reebok made her a new dress for the last Grand Slam of the season.

(photo/Bobo via… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:07am — 1 Comment

Ana's US Open billboard

Rolex is featuring Ana on the billboard which is visible to all spectators walking towards the Billie-Jean King USTA National Tennis Center and to those who will arrive via the subway.

The leading Swiss watchmaker's advertisement is positioned a short distance from the Shea Stadium/Willets Point train station.

A beautiful image is done by… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:06am — No Comments

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer attended "Grapple in the Apple"

Nike presented yesterday its "Grapple in the Apple" campaign behind next week's U.S. Open with a boxing-match-style media event featuring Mr. King and the sport's No. 1- and No. 2-ranked players, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

The two have met in the finals of the last two Grand Slam events, the most recent of which was an epic five-set,… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:05am — No Comments

Maria Sharapova Unveils Canon Powershot Diamond Collection

Maria Sharapova unveiled her limited edition Canon PowerShot Diamond Collection at New York's South Street Seaport on 20. August.

There are five Canon Powershot Digital ELPH cameras available, all in different colors, and each with 88 white diamonds round the lens. That’s 2.22 carats of bling. They're valued at around $12,000, but even if… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 24, 2008 at 8:03am — No Comments

Frequency of Play

Just wondering how often everybody plays? Looking to get out there often myself...let me know if anyone else is interested/willing to play frequently.

Thanks,

Mitchell

Added by Mitchell on August 23, 2008 at 7:26pm — No Comments

Maria Sharapova on Nike Block Party

Maria Sharapova arrived at the Nike Block Party.

And boy, does she look stunning in that new wavy hair....…

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Added by Alberta on August 23, 2008 at 10:51am — No Comments

Canon Look Alikes Maria Sharapova : Manhattan

Maria brings the bling to Manhattan as she unveiled the new Canon camera, which has some 'bling' on it, I suppose.

I think she'll work it better without the black sleeve... Don't you all think so? Nevertheless, one thing I can say :bling into Maria's account! LOL…

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Added by Alberta on August 23, 2008 at 10:41am — No Comments

Tennis Ball EZ Lift...Crazy or Genius?

This is a pretty cooky product...but it might just be a great thing for club players.

It is aptly named...the EZ Lift

Added by Bob Wallace on August 22, 2008 at 11:51am — 1 Comment

Breaking on Through to the Other Side

You know what's the best thing to do if you live in New York the week before the U.S. Open and you're a tennis fan? Hint: It's not going out and playing.

It's watching the pros play—and for free, no less!

The qualifying tournament to try to get in the main draw at the Open kicked off Tuesday, and let me tell you, it's a great thing to get out and catch. If you're in the area and you're reading this, then stop reading it and get out there! I'm tempted to tell go up to my… Continue

Added by Van Sias on August 21, 2008 at 10:50am — 2 Comments