(November 30, 2012) –Moët & Chandon champagne has named Roger Federer as it’s new brand ambassador. “It’s more than just an honor to be Moët & Chandon’s brand ambassador, it’s an invitation to be part of a very glamorous tradition,” said … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
Third Season of “World of Tennis” to Debut on Tennis Channel December 5
(November 29, 2012) NEW YORK, N.Y. – StarGames and MSG Sports have announced that the third season of “World of Tennis Presented by BNP Paribas” will debut next week. The first of seven episodes of the bi-weekly series will premiere on Tennis Channel … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Wins WTA Player of the Year Award
(November 29, 2012) Serena Williams has been named Player of the Year for 2012 by the WTA. The American woman who went 48-2 in the last 7 months of the season, won Wimbledon, the US Open and the singles and doubles gold medals at the London … [Read more...]
Serena Williams, Roddick, Raonic and Radwanska Participate in Toronto Face-Off (Photo Gallery)
(November 16, 2012) TORONTO - A crowd of 6,558 came out to watch Milos Raonic, Andy Roddick, Serena Williams and Agniezska Radwanska in the Sport Chek Face-Off exhibition match on Friday night at Air Canada Centre. The recently retired American … [Read more...]
Bob Hewitt Suspended from International Tennis Hall of Fame
From the International Tennis Hall of Fame: NEWPORT, R.I., U.S.A., November 15, 2012 - The Executive Committee of the International Tennis Hall of Fame has voted to indefinitely suspend South African tennis player Bob Hewitt from the Hall of Fame. … [Read more...]
Djokovic Tops Federer for Year-End Title
(November 12, 2012) Novak Djokovic came back from early service breaks in both sets to top Roger Federer 7-6(6), 7-5 for the ATP World Tour Finals championship. The win for No. 1 Djokovic netted the Serbian $1.76 million dollars. The Serbian … [Read more...]
James Blake Joins Players In Raising Money To Benefit Those Affected By Hurricane Sandy
( November 12, 2012) James Blake, who currently resides (and grew up) in Connecticut, is helping raise money to benefit those affected by Hurricane Sandy. He's auctioning off three of his match jerseys featuring his autograph along with those of top … [Read more...]
Djokovic To Face Federer in Final of ATP World Tour Finals
(November 11, 2012) It’s appropriate that the top two players in the world will meet in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday night in the O2 Arena in London. No. 1 Novak Djokovic was down a set and a break before rallying to stop Juan … [Read more...]
UVA, Duke, UCLA,, and USC Claim USTA/ITA National Indoor Titles
By Don Sherman FLUSHING, NY (Nov. 11) -- Four main draw champions were crowned today at the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships, hosted by Columbia University at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY. … [Read more...]
Courier Wins Atlanta to Sweep Southern Swing in PowerShares Series
By Herman Wood (November 10, 2012) ATLANTA - The PowerShares Series came to Atlanta tonight for the second leg of its southern swing. On Friday night in Tampa, Jim Courier, in front of his hometown crowd, pulled out a narrow 8-7 (2) after being down … [Read more...]