Wilson Junior Team player and top US Junior Noah Schachter tells us why he loves his Wilson BLX tennis racket.
Michael Llodra plays with the Wilson Pro Tour BLX tennis racket
David Nalbandian ensured that the Legg Mason Tennis Classic trophy stayed in Argentine hands for the third straight year after defeating eighth-seeded Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis 6-2, 7-6(4) in Sunday’s final in Washington DC Nalbandian’s victory follows Tandil native Juan Martin del Potro’s brace of victories in 2008 and 2009. For more information about the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, check out: www.leggmasontennisclassic.com For more 2010 Olympus US Open Series coverage, check out: www.usopenseries.com Copyright 2010, USTA.com
There’s no court on the island, but that didn’t stop the residents of Tangier. What did you expect from the biggest sports town in America…per capita?
A golfer plays a joke on a guy who is already a joke… TightLies.TV
With Alec Baldwin, you too can help the environment! The US Open will expand on the comprehensive “green initiatives” launched in 2008 and continue to make the home of the toughest two weeks in tennis one of the easiest places to be eco-friendly and environmentally friendly. Initiatives for 2010 include: * A consumer waste recycling program for plastic and cans and an operational recycling program for cardboard and glass cover 100% of the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. * Following the US Open, approximately 20000 Wilson tennis ball cans are recycled. The 60000 Wilson tennis balls used during the US Open are reused for NTC programming and then donated to community/youth programs. * There will be 225000 US Open souvenir-style shopping bags designed for multiple uses with a “recycle and reuse” message printed on the bottom, and a reusable tote bag will be available at merchandise stands for . * 2.4 million napkins in the general concessions area are composed of 90 percent post-consumer waste, and all US Open-related printed materials (US Open program), marketing collateral, tickets and the Daily Drawsheet, among others) are composed of at least 30 percent post-consumer waste.
Roger Federer helps a player find their ultimate feel with the Wilson Six.One BLX tennis racket
In a dramatic final match at Rogers Cup presented by National Bank, Andy Murray was victorious over Roger Federer to claim the title of champion in back-to-back years. Murray defeated Federer in straight sets 7-5, 7-5. Despite numerous rain delays, the Brit was able to stay on his game to win his first title this year. For more information about the Rogers Masters, check out: www.rogerscup.com For more 2010 Olympus US Open Series coverage, check out: www.usopenseries.com Copyright 2010, USTA.com
Congratulations to the city of Charleston, South Carolina on being named one of the Top 3 finalists in the search for the 2010 Best Tennis Town! To find out who will be named Best Tennis Town, live during the 2010 US Open, stay tuned to www.usopen.org and http in September! Copyright 2010, USTA.com
Match highlights from Week 1 of the 2010 Olympus US Open Series at the Atlanta Tennis Championships held at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Atlanta, GA. Mardy Fish defeated John Isner in the Final to capture the first leg of the 2010 Olympus US Open Series. For the latest OUSOS scores, highlights and news, head to www.usopenseries.com Copyright 2010,USTA.com