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
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.
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
The Tennis On Campus experience is much more than just tennis — everything learned off of the court, but still through the program, provides the skills necessary to succeed in the greater game of life. For more information, check out www.tennisoncampus.com For more videos, check out http 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
Congratulations to the city of Richmond, Virginia 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
Congratulations to the city of Atlanta, Georgia 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
In an exclusive interview with USTA.com’s Craig Gabriel, Argentinean-American junior competitor Andrea Collarini talks about declaring himself as an American player, reaching the finals of the French Open, playing on clay, the difference between green clay and red clay, and more.
Celebrate Tennis Month in May with the USTA by getting your children involved with the lifetime sport. Today, we follow up on the “Approach Shot” technique and add a new element to it – the volley. Toss a short ball from the opposite side of the net. Players move forward to play the approach shot and then immediately move forward again to achieve a good ready position between the net and service line. The coach tosses a second ball so the player can hit a volley into the open court. For more information about Tennis Month, check out www.usta.com For more about QuickStart Tennis, head to quickstarttennis.com Copyright 2010, USTA.com