RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The days are numbered for clay-court tennis in Latin America. The clay-court circuit lost a major event several years ago when the Mexican Open in Acapulco switched to hardcourts. The tournament is on this week. The Rio Open, which ended on Sunday, is likely to

Live on Good Morning America from Florida, Naomi Osaka shared some insight into what her mom and sister said after she won the Australian Open and what advice she'd give to anyone looking up to her. She also unveiled that her pump-up song for the fortnight was, appropriately, Jay Rock's

Vamos! Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud have officially begun their Latin America tour. Fresh off finishing as the runner-up at the Nitto ATP Finals, Ruud linked up with the 22-time major champion in Spain for their first flight to Argentina. Just days earlier, Nadal defeated the Norwegian, 7-5, 7-5, in

If you’re a U.S. tennis fan who went to bed at your normal hour on Sunday night, you didn’t miss much at the Australian Open. In fact, you did exactly the right thing. On the sport’s unofficial opening day of 2018, America sent 15 players into battle, and only three

Bordentown, NJ (June 22, 2012) – Prince Sports Inc. announced today that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the Disclosure Statement for the Company’s Plan of Reorganization. The Court’s approval follows its approval on Tuesday of the licensing agreement with Prince Americas LLC, an

WATCH: Colombia's Camila Osorio speaks during the trophy presentation after her run to the final in Tenerife.

Monday night saw the 10th anniversary of the BNP Paribas showdown, a night of exhibition matches that pitted the best in the world against each other. This year, the players were split into two teams: Team World and Team America. The former was captained by Lleyton Hewitt and included Garbine

John Isner has been hitting the talk show circuit in the United States, having become famous overnight because of his record-breaking match against Nicolas Mahut. Isner appeared on 'Good Morning America' on Monday and read David Letterman's 'Top 10' list the same night.

HONG KONG(AP) Venus Williams dominated Russia's Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday to give Team Americas the victory over Russia in the Hong Kong team tournament, and finish her only warm-up event before the Australian Open without dropping a set in singles play. In a rematch of the final of

I recently spoke with Jim Baugh, former President of Wilson and the TIA (Tennis Industry Association). Baugh is now leading the day-to-day operations for PHIT America, an advocacy group started by the SFIA (Sports and Fitness Industry Association), which is bridging corporate sponsors, legislators, and the grass-roots organization Kids in

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2021 – Tennis Channel has named the winners of its “America’s Top Coach” contest, conducted nationwide to celebrate the recent launch of its TOPSPIN viewer newsletter. Jackie Bohannon, director of tennis at the Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota, Fla., and John A. Richards III, the

Move along, Frank Underwood. You've got some new fictional-president competition. "Let's rally, America?” #Sockin16? Vasek Pospisil as vice president? So many questions. The lead campaign slogan is clever, that much is true. A new Babolat-produced clip for one of its star endorsers, Jack Sock, finds the young American pivoting careers

Sorry, you are using an unsupported browser. This page will not display correctly. Please click here to upgrade to a newer browser. Welcome to the first round of voting for America's Top Coach! The Top 50 coaches have been nominated, now YOU can vote for the Top 10! The Top

In celebration of its new TOPSPIN newsletter, the America’s Top Coach contest was launched by Tennis Channel to recognize the most beloved coaches in the U.S. The network is pleased to announce that Jackie Bohannon and John A. Richards III have been selected as the inaugural recipients. Tennis coaches don’t

In celebration of the new TOPSPIN newsletter, Tennis Channel is searching for America’s Top Coaches. What makes a “Top Coach?” It’s more than just a great player, it takes a special kind of skill to teach. The top coach must be minimum 18 years old, currently certified by USPTA or

Sebastian Korda and Frances Tiafoe, two of America’s most exciting young talents, will face off on Saturday for a spot in the third round of Indian Wells. Though both are two of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet, their personalities could not be more different. Just 21 years old, Korda

Picby Pete Bodo Back in 2007, tennis promoter Jerry Solomon approached Roger Federer to inquire if the then-world No. 1 had any interest in playing an exhibition in New York's Madison Square Garden. When Roger replied some days later, his answer was clear and simple. "I'd love to do it

Argentina, led by Gisela Dulko and playing at home in Buenos Aires, has won the Americas zonal Group I pool and will play for a spot in World Group II in April. Chile and Mexico will fall to the Americas Group II after tying for last place in the pool.

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams will be honored at Monday's Council of Fashion Designers of America awards for her career and contributions to American fashion. Williams, who retired from tennis last year, is the first athlete to win the CFDA's Fashion Icon award. In addition to her groundbreaking tennis

Roger Federer may be out for the season, but fans can still get their fix of the Maestro thanks to Uniqlo’s anniversary of 15 years in America. The Japanese company opened their first US store in Soho, New York back in 2006, and have grown exponentially since. To commemorate their