By Alix Ramsay It was the announcement that everyone had been expecting for days: the USTA will hold their grand slam in New York at the end of August. With the blessing of the state and all necessary health authorities, it is full steam ahead for tennis in Flushing Meadows. But it won’t be the US Open. At best it might be the “US Watered Down But, Hey, If It Makes The … [Read more...] about 2020 U.S. Open Tennis Is Closed • Serena Williams Is Getting Ready
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10sBalls Wishes Happy 100th Birthday To Tennis Star Robert Ryland
Editor’s note: This special "Behind The Racquet" with Bob Ryland is from was originally published in June, 2019. 10sBalls thanks Noah Rubin for giving us permission to repost these great stories. We wish him and this endeavor the best of luck. Great seeing Noah wearing K-Swiss and playing Solinco Strings. #MyBTR- “I was the first black professional tennis player & today … [Read more...] about 10sBalls Wishes Happy 100th Birthday To Tennis Star Robert Ryland
Tennis Returns–Sort Of–As Adria Tour is Latest and Greatest Exhibition
By Ricky Dimon A couple of tennis exhibition events have been cropping up here and there in recent weeks, giving the Tennis Channel at least something with which to appease fans during the coronavirus hiatus. Those were all well and good, but the next exhibition could be the biggest and best of all while we wait for the real tours to return. The Adria Tour, put on by … [Read more...] about Tennis Returns–Sort Of–As Adria Tour is Latest and Greatest Exhibition
Federer Experiences Rehabilitation Setback • Will Be Back In 2021
Roger Federer announced on social media today that he experienced a setback in his initial rehabilitation and underwent an additional arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. He plans to be back at the start of the 2021 season. … [Read more...] about Federer Experiences Rehabilitation Setback • Will Be Back In 2021
Tennis News • USTA Cuts Jobs, Allaster Reportedly New U.S. Open Tournament Director
By Ricky Dimon It has not been a good year for tennis. Heck, it has not been a good year for any sport. After all, there just isn't anything anyone can do about a worldwide pandemic. Tennis has been at the mercy of the coronavirus since mid-March and it looks like things could get worse before they get better. They certainly got worse for the USTA earlier this week. On … [Read more...] about Tennis News • USTA Cuts Jobs, Allaster Reportedly New U.S. Open Tournament Director