BNP Paribas Showdown Returns to The Garden This February
September 4, 2011 by Richard Kent · Leave a Comment
The BNP Paribas Showdown will have a 2012 version at new and refurbished Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2012. Maria Sharapova and world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki will make their first appearances in the event in the 7:00 pm opener. That match will be followed by Roger Federer vs. Andy Roddick. Last year Roddick [...]
The Last Great Rivalry – Mac and Lendl
March 1, 2011 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
Close your eyes quickly and you would have sworn you would’ve seen Ivan Lendl’s sharp strokes on the Louis Armstrong cement. And keep your eyes closed and yes that was John McEnroe dominating Wimbledon, like only he could. But alas, that was a more simpler time – a time when tennis had a clear good [...]
No Need To Roof Arthur Ashe
September 15, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
“A monstrosity,” one New York veteran columnist called Arthur Ashe Stadium in the press room during the one hour and 47 minute rain delay yesterday. And of course there was chirping from the British media, because if their beloved Wimbledon can put a roof on their Centre Court, why not one in Flushing Meadows? The [...]
Pete Sampras Named Tennis Night in America Spokesman for 2011
September 9, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Pete Sampras, a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, will serve as the first spokesman for “Tennis Night In America,” a joint promotional effort between the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and StarGames, Inc. “Tennis Night in America,” the annual celebration of tennis that includes youth registration events at [...]
The Billie Jean King Cup Shows Why Tennis Is Great In New York
March 6, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – There’s always one problem with the US Open every single year. After it’s over, you have to wait 50 more weeks to see some live tennis in New York City. Of course, a true fan of the sport can travel across the country – or even the world – to see the [...]
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Serve for $1 Million On National TV
September 16, 2009 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Peter Francesconi PO Box 7845 Hilton Head Island, 843-686-3036 x 203 peter@TennisIndustry.org 09/16/09 – Hilton Head Island, S.C.—What better way to celebrate the memorable 2009 US Open than participating in the industry-wide promotion, “Racket Up, America!” In just two short weeks, the promotion will come to an end, and this once-in-a-lifetime [...]
