Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/44151809#44151809
Monday, August 22, 2011
Video: McEnroes on the decline of US tennis
Back pain forces Dinara Safina to end season
FORMER world No.1 Dinara Safina will not play again this year because of persistent back pain.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
South Carolina - Serving Up Sothern Hospitality
Palmetto State pride inspires a thriving community and rich southern culture. Numerous historical sites, culinary wonders, and miles of crystal white sand are just a few reasons South Carolina lives up to its reputation as an enchanting destination. The region boasts an endless array of world-class resorts with top-notch Tennis amenities, including 6 resorts who garnered notable recognition in TENNIS Magazine?s Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts of 2008. There?s even more fun to be had in this seaside state ? professional tennis is where the action is. In April the WTA Tour?s hottest ticket, the Family Circle Cup, puts you courtside just outside Charleston for some of the best tennis in the world. Make this grand slam retreat your next getaway and see
for yourself all the comforts and cultural treasures South Carolina has in store.
FAMILY CIRCLE CUP
Experience the best in women?s professional tennis during 9 action-packed days of the Family Circle Cup, April 11 ? 19 in Charleston, SC. Enjoy breathtaking tennis, on-site shopping, dining and special events and explore one of our nation?s most charming cities. Visit FamilyCircleCup.com/ travel to learn about travel packages, which combine great tickets with amazing accommodations for the ultimate tennis vacation. Or, gather your tennis teammates and enjoy one of our Team Getaway Packages, which are perfect for groups of 6 or more. Mark your calendar and make plans now to attend!
(800-677-2293 or www.FamilyCircleCup.com)
PALMETTO DUNES RESORT
Nestled along a pristine three-mile stretch of beach on Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Dunes Resort features 25 tennis courts, has been consistently ranked one of the ?50 Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts? by TENNIS Magazine since 1975, and was named the ?#1 Family Resort in the U.S. and Canada? by Travel + Leisure Family. Tennis Resorts Online recently named the resort?s award-winning tennis instruction program one of the ?World?s Best Tennis Centers.? Off-court adventures abound at this 2,000- acre family-friendly vacation destination, including kayaking, biking, golf, fishing, nature tours, dining, shopping and much more. For golf lovers, Palmetto Dunes features three award-winning layouts by legendary course designers. Luxury homes and villas are available for rental with spectacular golf, lagoon and beach views.
(866-846-2799 or www.palmettodunes.com)
KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT
There?s an abun dance of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on gorgeous Kiawah Island, a true tennis lover?s paradise. Under the direction of Hall of Fame tennis pro Roy Barth, Kiawah Island Golf Resort has been ranked a No. 1 Best Tennis Resort by TE NNIS Magazine. With eight pros and 41 clinics every week, including a signature three-day, eight-hour Adult Doubles Mini-Camp, it?s no wonder Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a perennial Top 10 resort. For the golfers in your group, there are five great courses to choose from, one of them designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus.
(800-576-1570 or www.kiawahresort.com)
Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/Tenniscom-Travel/~3/dnTVfpcZIW8/
Week Three Preview: Serena Williams, WTT Finals
It?s the third and final week of the 36th regular season of World TeamTennis and there?s already one team that?s secured a spot in the playoffs: the Washington Kastles! Check out the rest of the week?s matches to see which three teams hope to earn the other three spots for a chance to compete during WTT Finals Weekend presented by GEICO in Charleston, S.C.!
Monday, July 18:
- St. Louis Aces @ Boston Lobsters (Mark Philippoussis - STL), 7PM
Catch Australia?s Mark Philippoussis in action as he leads his St. Louis Aces against the Boston Lobsters! Both the Aces and the Lobsters need a win to stay in the thick of the playoff race. The Aces have also added Varvara Lepchenko to their lineup in the home stretch. Lepchenko is currently ranked #101 in singles on the WTA Tour after reaching a career high of No. 74 last November.
- Kansas City Explorers @ New York Sportimes (Bob & Mike Bryan - KC, Martina Hingis - NYS ), 7:30 PM
Playing at the SEFCU arena at the University at Albany, watch three of the greatest doubles players of all time take to the courts in this compelling third week match. The Explorers have also added Jarka Gadjosova as a wild card player for their final 4 matches of the season, starting tonight. Gadjosova led the Explorers to the 2010 WTT title.
Tuesday, July 19:
- Sacramento Capitals @ Springfield Lasers, 7:05PM
Watch as these two teams, featuring such players as Vania King, Mark Knowles and Rik De Voest compete.
- Newport Beach Breakers @ St. Louis Aces, 7:15PM
Playing in his team?s home stadium, catch Mark Philippoussis' Aces face the Newport Beach Breakers!
Wednesday, July 20:
- Washington Kastles @ New York Sportimes (Serena Williams - WAS, Martina Hingis - NYS), 7:00 PM
Serena Williams and her Kastles, off to a blistering 10-0 mark in the first two weeks, take on Hingis? Sportimes in a clash of Eastern Conference rivals! Watch LIVE on Tennis Channel at 7pm ET or catch the match on live streaming, too.
Thursday, July 21:
- Philadelphia Freedoms @ Washington Kastles, 7PM
Beatrice Capra, the only amateur playing in WTT this season, and her Philadelphia Freedoms face the top team in the Eastern Conference on Thursday. Capra, who lives nearby in Maryland, can expect lots of support from her family and friends. Don?t miss the action!
WTT FINALS WEEKEND presented by GEICO - July 22-24
Family Circle Tennis Center - Charleston, S.C.
Friday, July 22:
- Eastern Conference Championship, 7PM ET - TBD vs. #1 Washington Kastles
Saturday, July 23:
- Western Conference Championship, 5PM ET - TBD vs. TBD
Sunday, July 24:
- WTT Finals Presented by GEICO, 5PM ET (Finals air LIVE on Tennis Channel & Online)
?Benjamin Snyder
Monday, July 18:
- St. Louis Aces @ Boston Lobsters (Mark Philippoussis - STL), 7PM
Catch Australia?s Mark Philippoussis in action as he leads his St. Louis Aces against the Boston Lobsters! Both the Aces and the Lobsters need a win to stay in the thick of the playoff race. The Aces have also added Varvara Lepchenko to their lineup in the home stretch. Lepchenko is currently ranked #101 in singles on the WTA Tour after reaching a career high of No. 74 last November.
- Kansas City Explorers @ New York Sportimes (Bob & Mike Bryan - KC, Martina Hingis - NYS ), 7:30 PM
Playing at the SEFCU arena at the University at Albany, watch three of the greatest doubles players of all time take to the courts in this compelling third week match. The Explorers have also added Jarka Gadjosova as a wild card player for their final 4 matches of the season, starting tonight. Gadjosova led the Explorers to the 2010 WTT title.
Tuesday, July 19:
- Sacramento Capitals @ Springfield Lasers, 7:05PM
Watch as these two teams, featuring such players as Vania King, Mark Knowles and Rik De Voest compete.
- Newport Beach Breakers @ St. Louis Aces, 7:15PM
Playing in his team?s home stadium, catch Mark Philippoussis' Aces face the Newport Beach Breakers!
Wednesday, July 20:
- Washington Kastles @ New York Sportimes (Serena Williams - WAS, Martina Hingis - NYS), 7:00 PM
Serena Williams and her Kastles, off to a blistering 10-0 mark in the first two weeks, take on Hingis? Sportimes in a clash of Eastern Conference rivals! Watch LIVE on Tennis Channel at 7pm ET or catch the match on live streaming, too.
Thursday, July 21:
- Philadelphia Freedoms @ Washington Kastles, 7PM
Beatrice Capra, the only amateur playing in WTT this season, and her Philadelphia Freedoms face the top team in the Eastern Conference on Thursday. Capra, who lives nearby in Maryland, can expect lots of support from her family and friends. Don?t miss the action!
WTT FINALS WEEKEND presented by GEICO - July 22-24
Family Circle Tennis Center - Charleston, S.C.
Friday, July 22:
- Eastern Conference Championship, 7PM ET - TBD vs. #1 Washington Kastles
Saturday, July 23:
- Western Conference Championship, 5PM ET - TBD vs. TBD
Sunday, July 24:
- WTT Finals Presented by GEICO, 5PM ET (Finals air LIVE on Tennis Channel & Online)
?Benjamin Snyder
Photo: Camerawork USA
Originally published on WTT.comSource: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-features/~3/C8Uh3JmFNwI/
Veteran Craybas leads U.S. Open wild-card field
NEW YORK (AP) -- Veteran Jill Craybas received a wild-card entry into the U.S. Open, where she is expected to extend her streak to 44 straight appearances in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/si_tennis/~3/W7MzzT30QeQ/index.html
US Open to commemorate Sept. 11 anniversary
A white "9-11-01" will be painted next to the court for the U.S. Open men's and women's singles finals, part of the Grand Slam's commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Cricket: KP wants victory after record stand
KEVIN Pietersen and Ian Bell ground India down at The Oval – but their record triple-century stand will take on extra significance only if it underpins a fourth successive npower Test victory.
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