By Vito Ellison (March 8, 2016) NEW YORK, NY - The match-functional braid was traded for a sleek shoulder-length ‘do, the intense self-flagellation for ingratiating smiles. Yes, the groundies still stung at times; yes, the serve was still fluid, … [Read more...]
Juniors Hurricane Black and Carson Branstine to Kick Off BNP Paribas Showdown at MSG on March 8
From Madison Square Garden: (February 10, 2016) New York, NY – The BNP Paribas Showdown will once again present two junior circuit players when Tyra Hurricane Black squares off against Carson Branstine in an opening match presented by HEAD Penn … [Read more...]
Serena Williams vs. Wozniacki and Monfils vs. Wawrinka Headline BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden in March
New York, NY (October 28, 2015) – It was announced that 21-time Grand Slam Champion and Serena Williams, will take on close friend and former No. 1, Caroline Wozniacki, while current No. 4 men’s player Stan Wawrinka will square … [Read more...]
Business Men
[portfolio_slideshow size=large] By Vito Ellison (March 4, 2014) NEW YORK - The Bryan Brothers drew an error on the opening point of their match against John and Patrick McEnroe last night. After that came a volley winner from Bob, a smash off Mike’s … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame rings presented to Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, and Ivan Lendl at World Tennis Day Showdon in London
NEWPORT, R.I., March 3, 2014- Tennis fans around the globe celebrated World Tennis Day at a huge array of special events on March 3, and a highlight of it all was the World Tennis Day Showdown in London, featuring Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, … [Read more...]
Agassi, Sampras, Lendl and Cash Participate in World Tennis Day with London Showdown
World Tennis Day – London By Chris Power Twitter @scoobschris (March 3, 2014) LONDON - Monday March 3rd brought us the Second Annual World Tennis Day, with marquee events in Hong Kong, London and New York. Designed to showcase and promote the … [Read more...]
Showdown in Hong Kong for World Tennis Day Sees Aussies Win
[portfolio_slideshow size=large] By Natalie Ho (March 3, 2014) HONG KONG - The second annual BNP Paribas Showdown in Hong Kong, part of ITF's World Tennis Day initiative, was concluded in lighthearted fashion with the participation of … [Read more...]
BNP Paribas Showdown Debuts in Hong Kong with Wozniacki, Radwanska, McEnroe and Lendl
By Natalie Ho (March 4, 2013) HONG KONG - The BNP Paribas Showdown exhibition matches held at Madison Square Garden has a new sister event this year, held 13 time zones away in Hong Kong. While Hong Kong has the same amount of sky scrapers to match … [Read more...]