Mary Joe Fernandez To Continue as the Coach of the Fed Cup

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., September 9, 2010 — The USTA announced today that it has agreed to a two-year extension with U.S. Fed Cup Captain Mary Joe Fernandez that will run through the 2012 season.  Fernandez took over as captain last year after serving one season as team coach.  She is 4-1 at the helm of [...]

USTA Announces New Rule Change for 10-and-Under Tennis

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., September 7, 2010 – The USTA announced today that it has passed new rules governing competition for 10-and-under tennis tournaments.  The new rules require that 10-and-under tournaments be played using slower-moving and lower-bouncing balls, on smaller courts and utilizing shorter, lighter racquets.  The rule change follows the International Tennis Federation’s recent rule [...]

Patrick McEnroe Steps Down As Davis Cup Coach

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., September 6, 2010 – The USTA and Patrick McEnroe announced today that McEnroe will resign as U.S. Davis Cup captain immediately following the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Play-off against Colombia in Bogota, September 17-19.  Now in his 10th year as captain, McEnroe is the longest-tenured captain in U.S. Davis [...]

TIA Tennis Forum Reviews Industry, Sets Path for Future

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2009) — The third annual Tennis Industry Association Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, took place in New York City during the US Open and brought together industry leaders and many others interested in the future of the tennis business. The audience heard about the state of the industry, [...]