Zina Garrison and Rodney Harmon Named Coaches of 2008 US Olympics Tennis Teams
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 18, 2008 – The USTA, the governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S., today announced that U.S. Fed Cup Captain Zina Garrison and Rodney Harmon, USTA Director of Men’s...
View ArticleMadison Brengle thrown into the Fed Cup Fire
Faced with injuries and illness to several veteran players, captain Zina Garrison named a team that will rely on youth for the United States’ Federation Cup semifinal in Moscow, Russia. With Serena...
View ArticleUSTA Names 2008 U.S. Olympic Teams For Tennis
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 26, 2008 – The USTA, the governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S., today announced the nine players nominated for the U.S. Olympic team for tennis at the 2008 Olympic...
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Mao and Zheng – China’s Most Notable Tennis Players
Jie Zheng of China is making waves at Wimbledon and is now beginning to rival her nation’s former leader Mao Tse-Tung as the most famous tennis player from her country. Zheng is the first Chinese...
View ArticleWhat Happened 10, 20 and 25 Years Ago Today?
So what salient events in the history of tennis happened 10, 20 and 25 years ago today? A gold medal, a first career ATP singles victory and hallmark achievement for John McEnroe. Read below from my...
View ArticleOn This Day In Tennis History Is Latest Book Release From New Chapter Press
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Chapter Press has announced the publication of its latest book – On This Day In Tennis History -a calendar-like compilation of historical and unique anniversaries, events and...
View ArticleMondays with Bob Greene: I’m chasing a lot of records
STARS David Nalbandian beat Jarkko Nieminen 6-3 6-7 (9) 6-2 to win the Medibank International men’s singles in Sydney, Australia Juan Martin del Potro beat Sam Querrey 6-4 6-4, winning the Heineken...
View ArticleMondays With Bob Greene: We do not wish to politicize sports
STARS Venus Williams beat Virginie Razzano 6-4 6-2 to win the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emigrates Andy Roddick captured the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in...
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Mondays With Bob Greene: I Fought For My Country
Roger Federer STARS Shahar Peer won the GDD-Guangzhou International Women’s Open, beating Alberta Brianti 6-3 6-4 in Guangzhou, China Melinda Czink beat Lucie Safarova 4-6 6-3 7-5 to win the Bell...
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Henin announces return to Sony Ericsson WTA Tour: This Week in Tennis Business
Justine Henin From seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Justine Henin announcing her return to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour to Zina Garrison settling her racial discrimination lawsuit with the USTA to...
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