The ATP World tour resumes action this week, as the first major is in the books, the ATP boys will have three tournaments to choose from this week, as Chile, Croatia and Johannesburg will be host sites this week. Tennis is truly a global sport, and perhaps that could never be more exemplified this [...]
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Preview and daily wrap ups for the week of Febuary 2-9, 2009. Vina Del Mar, Chile; Zagreb, Croatia; Johannesburg, South Africa.
January 30th, 2009 
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Australian Open Preview, Draw Analysis, Predictions and Daily wrap ups. January 19th – February 1, 2009. Melbourne, Australia.
January 30th, 2009 Nima Naderi Friday January 20, 2009. Day 12 review. Nadal is sensational against Verdasco in 5-set semi-final.
12:23pm E.S.T.
One for the ages.
Top seed Rafael Nadal knew that he had his work cut out for him as he prepared to take on his good friend Fernando Verdasco on Friday night, for the right to meet Roger Federer in Sunday’s [...]
Tennis Legend Jimmy Connors to Join Tennis Channel as Lead Analyst During Network’s Inaugural US Open Coverage
January 28th, 2009 Tennis Industry News Tournament to Mark Connors’ First Regular Appearance in a U.S. Television Booth
in 18 Years, First as US Open Commentator
All-Time Men’s Singles Titlist Only Player to Win
US Open on Three Surfaces: Clay, Grass and Hard Courts
Victoria Azarenka Signs Wth Tourna Grip
January 28th, 2009 Tennis Industry News Unique Sports is proud to announce a multi-year agreement with WTA Top 15 player Victoria Azarenka. The 19 year old rising star Azarenka uses the new high performance overgrip Tourna Tac from the makers of the world famous Tourna Grip….
Head Players Off to Strong Start in Australian Open
January 26th, 2009 Tennis Industry News Tennis sensation Djokovic stuns the competition in early rounds
Q & A with Peter Polansky
January 25th, 2009 Nima Naderi TheATPblog.com had the pleasure of conducting an exclusive question and answer session with Canadian, tennis professional Peter Polansky. The young 20-year old from Thornhill, Ontario recently qualified for his first grand slam tournament at the 2009 Australian Open. Peter who is currently ranked 210 on the ATP computer, had a great first round match with [...]
Wilson’s New Bags (Fed’s Included)
January 22nd, 2009 Daniel Rumeo Here are some new shots of Wilson’s 2009 racket bag line up. To satisfy the inner tree hugger in all of us, their top line is the “Eco Pro Tour” which is said to be recyclable while the other line is just the “K Pro Tour. ” Check out the shots below.
USTA Invests in World Teamtennis
January 20th, 2009 Tennis Industry News New Relationship Provides Promotional Platform
for USTA’s Jr. Team Tennis Initiative through Advanta WTT Pro League
Advanta WTT Pro League Champions and Award Winners to be Recognized at US Open
Wilson Launches New Visible FX Technology
January 19th, 2009 Tennis Industry News [K] Factor FX line features “Quad Shaft” construction
Wilson Racquet Sports Signs Anna Chakvetadze to Long Term Agreement
January 15th, 2009 Tennis Industry News [CHICAGO] – Wilson Racquet Sports announced that they have signed a long term agreement with Anna Chakvetadze. The 21 year old ended 2008 with a WTA Tour ranking of 18, which was her third Top 20 year in a row….
ATP Appoints Adam Helfant as New Executive Chairman & President
January 13th, 2009 Tennis Industry News London, UK – The ATP, governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit, today announces the appointment of Adam Helfant as ATP Executive Chairman and President. Mr Helfant, 44, will begin his role with the ATP immediately and will be…
Second Year of Australian Open Coverage on Tennis Channel Begins Monday, January 19
January 12th, 2009 Tennis Industry News Bill Macatee, Martina Navratilova Lead On-Air Team, with Nightly, Prime-Time Match Telecasts Followed by Six-Hour Australian Open Today Morning Show
Tournament is First in Network’s Coverage During all Four Tennis Grand Slams in 2009
HEAD Signs Squash World No. 1 Karim Darwish
January 8th, 2009 Tennis Industry News *Austria – Kennelbach – January 2009 – *HEAD proudly presents the endorsement of the Egyptian squash pro and World No.1 Karim Darwish. The partnership became effective on January 1st 2009. “We are glad to have the World’s No.1 player on…
Lucy S. Garvin to Serve as USTA Chairman of the Board and President
January 6th, 2009 Tennis Industry News Greenville, S.C. Resident Takes Office Through 2010
HEAD Signs World No. 3 Novak Djokovic
January 6th, 2009 Tennis Industry News Kennelbach – Austria – January 2009 – HEAD announced that the company has signed a long term agreement with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who currently ranks third in the South African Airways ATP ranking. Djokovic will make his…
