Fed Cup: McHale, Huber Join Williamses

U.S. to Face Belarus In Worcester, Mass., Feb. 4-5

Thirteen-time Slam titlist Serena Williams will be joined by her sister Venus Williams, Christina McHale and world No. 1 doubles player Liezel Huber in representing the U.S. against Belarus in the 2012 Fed Cup World Group II First Round at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass., February 4-5.  Sloane Stephens will serve as a practice [...]

Aussie Open: Serena’s Lousy Exit

American Upset 6-2, 6-3 By Lowest Ranked Player Remaining In Draw

Serena Williams experienced much frustration in losing her fourth-round Australian Open match to Ekaterina Makarova. “I can think of a hundred things I can do better.” This is how Williams described her dismissal at the first Grand Slam event of 2012. That’s a lousy exit. When you’re Serena Williams — a 13-time major champ, including [...]

Australian Open Draw Analysis: The Men

Return of Roger In 2012?

TOP HALF 1st QUARTER: The question on everybody’s mind is whether or not Novak Djokovic can sustain the kind of awe-inspiring momentum he displayed in 2011, when the Serb went 70-6 in capturing 10 titles, including three Slams (Australian Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open), five Masters 1000 crowns and the No. 1 ranking.  While it’s hard [...]

WTT Finals Return to Charleston

Family Circle Tennis Center to host WTT Finals Weekend, Sept. 14-16

The World TeamTennis Finals are returning to Charleston in 2012. The Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, S.C., will once again host the WTT Finals Weekend presented by Geico, Sept. 14-16. The Road to Charleston begins when the 37th season of the WTT Pro League kicks off with regular season action, July 9-28.  The top [...]

Vickery, Rubin Capture Year’s First ITF Jr. Titles

Unseeded Rubin Knocks Off Nos. 2, 4, 5 En Route to Victory

Sachia Vickery of Miramar, Fla., and Noah Rubin of Rockville Centre, N.Y., started 2012 in fine fashion on Jan. 8, capturing the year’s first singles titles on the ITF World Junior Circuit, winning all-American finals at the prestigious 48th Copa Del Café in San Jose, Costa Rica. No. 5-seeded Vickery, 16, didn’t drop a single [...]

Where Have All the American Champions Gone?

“Americans can always be counted on to do the right thing…after they have exhausted all other possibilities.” — Winston Churchill The politician’s eyes twinkle. His voice quivers as he speaks of “a shining city upon a hill.”  The TV analyst muses on “American exceptionalism,” while down at the arena frenetic fans rock the gym with [...]

Motevassel Edges Tarango at 40s Nationals

In Battle of Former Touring Pros, NorCaler Takes Men's Singles Title

A year can sometimes make all the difference between victory and defeat and that was certainly the case on Nov. 4 at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. In a singles final featuring two former touring pros, second-seeded Oren Motevassel of Sunnyvale, Calif., defeated defending champ and top-seed Jeff Tarango of Manhattan Beach, Calif., [...]

Oudin, Ginepri Among AO Wildcard Hopefuls

Atlanta’s Racquet Club of the South to Host Dec. 16-18 Event

The home-court advantage could pay off for five Georgians who are among 16 men and women invited by USTA Player Development to participate in the Kia Motors Australian Open Wildcard Playoff, which for the third consecutive year will be held at Atlanta’s Racquet Club of the South, Dec. 16-18. The winners will receive main draw [...]

Magers Cruises Into 40s Nationals Semis

Defending Men's Champion and Top-Seed Tarango Advances to Quarterfinals

And you thought the tennis season had come to an end.  But the sport is in full swing at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, host to the USTA 40s National Hard Court Championships.  And on a cool, breezy day on the LJB&TC courts, former touring pro Gretchen Magers of San Diego cruised past [...]

USTA Celebrates 3,000th Court

USTA to Celebrate Community Initiative Milestone on Nov. 30 in Atlanta

Three thousand is a big number in baseball.  Those who reach the 3,000 hit mark (think Mays and Musial, Cobb and Clemente) are all but assured a plaque in Cooperstown.  But it’s a big number in tennis, too.  In fact, the USTA recently refurbished in 3,000th court — the most ever by the USTA in a [...]