New Tennis Rules Boost US Open Spectacle
STARNBERG, October 3, 2018 The 2018 running of the US Open was the 138th that has been held, and its finish on 9th September marked the end of the Grand Slam events for the year. It has been the fourth […]
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Australian Open Launches In India For The First Time
AO Press Release, October 1, 2018 Twenty-two time Grand Slam champion Todd Woodbridge joined Asian Tennis Federation President and All India Tennis Association Life President Anil Kumar Khanna to officially launch the Australian Open in India for the first time. The Governor of Victoria, the Hon. Linda […]
Kei Nishikori Officially Launches The Australian Open In Japan
AO Press Release, September 26, 2018 Japan’s tennis superstar Kei Nishikori officially launched the Australian Open in Tokyo last night at an exclusive event for partners, media and influencers. The event, hosted by Tennis Australia, is the first in a series of launches to be […]
2019 Grand Slam Seedings
GSB Press Release, September 14, 2018 The Grand Slam Board (“GSB”) met on September 6 during the 2018 US Open. As always, various 2019 Grand Slam Rule amendments and proposals were considered. Specifically, the GSB re-visited its earlier-stated intention to […]
Infosys Becomes Official Partner Of Australian Open
AO Press Release, September 11, 2018 A strategic three-year partnership between the Australian Open and global leader in consulting, technology and next-generation services, Infosys was announced in Melbourne on Monday. Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley was joined by Infosys Senior Vice President and Regional Head Australia […]
ITF Statement On Umpiring Decisions During 2018 US Open Women’s Final
ITF Press Release, September 2018 The ITF has released the following statement relating to the 2018 US Open women’s final: “Carlos Ramos is one of the most experienced and respected umpires in tennis. Mr. Ramos’ decisions were in accordance with the […]
2018 US Open Sets All-Time Attendance Record
USTA Press Release, September 10, 2018 Over the three weeks of the 2018 US Open, including Fan Week and the two weeks of the Main Draw, more than 800,000 people were on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King […]
U.S. Open: Djokovic Is King Of Queens, Wins His 14th Grand Slam Title
NEW YORK, September 10, 2018 (by Michael Dickens) Novak Djokovic and Juan Martín del Potro – both former U.S. Open champions – displayed amazing levels of tennis that married power with grace during this year’s U.S. Open fortnight. On Sunday, […]
U.S. Open: Osaka Maintains Focus, Wins First Grand Slam
NEW YORK, September 9, 2018 (by Michael Dickens) Naomi Osaka won her first Grand Slam title Saturday handily 6-2, 6-4 – and became the first Japanese player to win a major singles title – by staying focused in the moment and […]
US Open Celebrates 11th Anniversary Of Green Initiative Program
USTA Press Release, September 8, 2018 The United States Tennis Association (USTA) marks the 11th year of the US Open Green Initiative with a number of new environmentally sustainable components that align with the completion of the strategic transformation of […]
