The USTA has announced that as part of its ongoing celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the WTA, of equal prize money for women and men at the U.S. Open, and for the historic win by Billie Jean King over Bobby Riggs, it will hold a “Battle of the Sexes” Pro-Celebrity Doubles Match on Thursday…
The USTA is advising all fans attending Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (AAKD) on Saturday, August 24, that due to a sold-out show, which includes remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama, and in conjunction with enhanced security procedures, that they can anticipate a longer entry process into Arthur Ashe Stadium. To help alleviate and reduce…
The USTA has announced exciting, new dining options for players and fans alike at this year’s U.S. Open, introducing the dynamic, new Balance Kitchen for players and bringing fans an incredible variety of globally- and locally-inspired menus. Several new and innovative dining spaces throughout the grounds have been added to create a truly unique and…
The USTA has announced that 2013 Wimbledon junior singles quarterfinalist, 18-year-old Jamie Loeb of Ossining, N.Y., and French Open and Wimbledon girls singles semifinalist, 17-year-old Louisa Chirico of Harrison, N.Y. were among those who received a 2013 U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament wild card entry. The U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament will be held Aug. 20-23 at the…
The USTA has announced its plans for a sweeping transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center that will include building a retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium, and the construction of two new stadiums. The transformation will be implemented in three phases to begin at the conclusion of the 2013 U.S. Open,…
For the past 17 years, fans of all ages have been entertained by some of biggest names in music and tennis, and with chart-topping singer Ariana Grande and rising star Austin Mahone leading the way in 2013, the 18th Annual Arthur Ashe Kids Day Presented by Hess promises to be no different. Joining Grande and Mahone…
The 2nd Annual National Tennis Camp for Wounded, Ill, and Injured Servicemembers and Veterans was held in San Diego last month. This event is an outgrowth of an adaptive tennis program started in 2009 in partnership with Naval Medical Center San Diego that has served over 500 military personnel in free, twice-monthly tennis clinics. The…
USTA Metro participates in National Meeting, Regional Winners Named By Mark McIntyre USTA Eastern Vice President New York City Mayor David Dinkins received the Samuel Hardy Award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the Awards Luncheon on March 16, during the USTA’s Annual Meeting in Westin, Fla. The Award is given each year…
The USTA has announced the return of its SmashZone Mobile Tour which will hit the road for a 22-city tour to introduce youth tennis to kids and parents across the country. SmashZone began as the premier fan interactive attraction at the US Open before being showcased across the country. Since its inception in 2011, SmashZone…
A Message From USTA Eastern Metro Region President Jackie Clark The first time I picked up a tennis racquet, I immediately fell in love with the sport of tennis. It was not in a tennis club or a country club where this happened, but on a somewhat beat up tennis court with cracks and dips…