Monday, March 4, 2013
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Nadal Will Play
Indian Wells, Starting To Get Form Back
Rafael
Nadal has confirmed that he will play this week’s BNP Paribas Open at
Indian Wells and it appears he will go into the tournament in fine
shape.
Hong Kong Kicks
Off World Tennis Day
To
kick off World Tennis Day action today, legend John McEnroe will renew
his rivalry again Ivan Lendl, while good friends Caroline Wozniacki and
Agnieszka Radwanska will also face off.
The Hong Kong Tennis
Association will also host clinics to introduce kids to the sport. The
clinics are part of the International Tennis Federation’s worldwide
promotion of Tennis10s, a version of the sport tailored to suit the
youngest players with smaller racquets, lighter balls and altered
scoring.
Celebrities To
Attend LA Tennis Challenge
The
celebrities will come out prior to the LA Tennis Challenge at UCLA's
Pauley Pavilion tonight. Stars including Luke Wilson, Evan Handler,
Jodie Foster, Kyle Rudolph, Greg Germann, Tim Olyphant, Kaley Cuoco
and Keenan Ivory Wayans plus others are scheduled to walk the red carpet
at 5:30 prior to the exhibition.
ITA Names 2013 ITA Men's
Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame Inductees
The
Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the 2013 inductees
for the ITA Men's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame. The 2013 class
consists of seven inductees:
Coaches - Bobby Bayliss (University of Notre Dame), Dennis
Emery (University of Kentucky), and John Peterson (Tyler Junior
College); Players -
Paul Goldstein (Stanford University), Kelly Jones (Pepperdine
University), and Harold Solomon (Rice University); and
Contributor - Alan
Schwartz (Yale University). The 2013 honorees will be inducted at the
2013 ITA Men's Collegiate Hall of Fame Enshrinement Banquet, which will
be held on May 22 during the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Tennis
Championships at the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL.
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Tennis Job of The
Week
USPTA Is Seeking a
Director of Marketing
The USPTA is seeking
a Director of Marketing who will play an important role in expanding the
organization’s brand identity. They will seek opportunities for
endorsements and ad sales.
10consistent
communication and strong relationships with key industry contacts;
managing contracts, ads and general sales; track sales and suggest
promotional ideas; and work on special projects.
The Director will
also have an integral role in planning and coordinating the
association’s annual convention, be responsible for organizing and
promoting the trade show and securing endorsements and exhibitors.
Send cover letter and
resume to
john.embree@uspta.org before March 25.
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Sale
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throughout the world, the famous Raes Creek which runs through the club
and then Augusta National Golf Club, just four miles downstream. The
club features 13 championship courts all of which are fully lighted for
night play. The courts include two Red Clay courts, five “Har-Tru” clay
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Olympic-size swimming pool, and a separate large family pool viewable
from the clubhouse which is shaped like a tennis racquet. The huge
8,000 square foot clubhouse (completed in 2005) includes a potential
fully-equipped restaurant and/or sports bar facility, locker rooms with
nice wood lockers, office space, a spacious pro shop, and complete
nautilus and cardio theatre fitness center. Serious potential
purchasers please request details by email at
Richard@raestennis.com or call Richard at 706-231-1353.”
Tennis Job of the
Day
The Rick Macci Tennis
Academy, Boca Raton, Florida is seeking a pro 561 445 2747.
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