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Nick Bollettieri, Vic Braden and Steve Wilkinson to be inducted into USPTA’s Hall of Fame

6/18/2013 12:00:00 AM

Nick Bollettieri, Vic Braden and Steve Wilkinson will join the ranks of only 13 others when they are inducted into the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Hall of Fame. They will officially be inducted on Sept.

The USPTA and Emirates Airline US Open Series Announce Exciting Collaboration

6/12/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and the USTA have joined forces to make the Emirates Airline US Open Series available to the USPTA and its members. The partnership is modeled after other successful agreements already in place in Stanford, New Haven and Cincinnati.

USPTA’s Tennis Buying Show to be held at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.

6/11/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s Tennis Buying Show will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla., during the World Conference.

Exciting new look for USPTA awards presentation at World Conference in Orlando

5/31/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s annual awards program, where the association’s top awards are presented, gets a whole new look and format this year during the World Conference Sept. 23-27 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.

“On Court with USPTA: Parents and Pros Special” on 10 and Under Tennis premieres this Saturday

5/28/2013 12:00:00 AM

“On Court with USPTA” is the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association. This special episode, “Parents and Pros Special,” is hosted by Patrick McEnroe and provides the perfect introduction and instructional resource for 10 and Under Tennis.

A Win for Military Families as ThanksUSA and U.S. Professional Tennis Association Partner to Provide Scholarships

5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

ThanksUSA and the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) are gearing up for their second annual Tennis Thanks the Troops fundraising campaign to support scholarships for the children and spouses of U.S.

USPTA’s Tennis Across America – Making a difference through tennis

5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

Tennis is a great way to get fit and the United States Professional Tennis Association continues to take the game to new, current and former players through the Tennis Across America™ program. USPTA members across the nation are offering free tennis clinics.

Minnesota’s Tony Larson is four-time defending champion at USPTA Indoor Championships

4/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

Tony Larson of Blaine, Minn., defended his men’s open title for the fourth year in a row at the $3,850 United States Professional Tennis Association Indoor Championships held April 19-21, at Life Time Fitness Fridley Club in Fridley, Minn., by defeating Avery Ticer of Minneapolis, 6-1, 6-4. He later went on to win the mixed open doubles title by teaming up with Marina McCollom of West Des Moines, Iowa.

USPTA World Conference heads to Orlando, Fla., in September

4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s World Conference will be held Sept. 23-27 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.

USPTA partners with Rezilient Direct to offer members supplemental health benefits

4/15/2013 8:30:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association announced the start of a partnership with Rezilient Direct Corporation, giving USPTA-certified members the opportunity to purchase additional health coverage. Rezilient Direct, which is based in Austin, Texas, is one the first companies to offer supplemental health benefits directly online to the consumer.

Florida’s Paulo Barros and Suzanne Siegler win singles titles at the USPTA Clay Court Championships

3/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Paulo Barros of Orlando, Fla., defended his men’s open title after defeating Tye Myers of Naples, Fla., 6-4, 7-5, at the $7,500 United States Professional Tennis Association Clay Court Championships Sunday at the BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Suzanne Siegler of Boca Raton, Fla., won the women’s open title by going undefeated in round-robin play.

USPTA and ThanksUSA continue campaign to Thank the Troops

3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

As part of “Tennis Thanks the Troops,” the United States Professional Tennis Association and ThanksUSA will continue to team up to encourage USPTA professionals to fund scholarships for the families of military men and women.

The nationwide campaign which was launched in 2012, has the support of Men’s Doubles Champions and No.

USPTA kicks off 2013 national tournament series

2/20/2013 12:00:00 AM

In 2013 the United States Professional Tennis Association will continue to offer its members national tournaments on several court surfaces as part of the USPTA National Surface Championship Series. USPTA members will have the opportunity to test their playing skills in competition and earn prize money at each event.

USPTA accepting nominations for annual awards

2/19/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association is now accepting nominations for its 2013 National Awards Program. As the leader in tennis-teacher education and certification, each year the USPTA honors members who are committed to excellence as tennis teachers and as ambassadors using tennis to impact people and communities.

On the air with John Embree

2/18/2013 12:00:00 AM

USPTA CEO John Embree shared his thoughts on tennis and his vision for the USPTA with Andy Zodin on Mile High Sports' Sunday night Sports Zone and with the Dave "KOZ" Kozlowski for Tennis Channel.com. Listen to both interviews here.

USPTA mourns the death of former CEO Tim Heckler

2/4/2013 12:00:00 AM

Tim Heckler, former chief executive officer of the United States Professional Tennis Association, passed away Feb. 4 in Houston after suffering a heart attack.

USPTA holds open houses to connect Tennis on Campus participants with USPTA conventions and career opportunities in the sport

1/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) have partnered to host open houses that connect USTA Tennis on Campus (TOC) participants with exciting career opportunities as tennis-teaching professionals. The program will officially kick off in January during the USPTA Northern, Southwest, California and Hawaii division conventions.

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference to take place in New Jersey in February

1/20/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association Competitive Player Development Conference will take place at MTC at Quest Tennis in Mahwah, N.J., Feb. 13-15.

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference held in Florida at the Academia Sánchez-Casal

12/11/2012 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association Competitive Player Development Conference was held at the Academia Sánchez-Casal in Naples, Fla., Dec. 7-9.

USPTA show, “Playing in the Front Court,” premieres on the Tennis Channel

11/19/2012 12:00:00 AM

"On Court with USPTA" is the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association. In this episode USPTA Master Professional Feisal Hassan covers everything viewers need to know about playing in the front court.

USPTA show, “Secrets to Better Doubles,” premieres on the Tennis Channel

11/13/2012 12:00:00 AM

"On Court with USPTA" is the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association. In this episode USPTA Master Professional Jorge Capestany reveals several tactical secrets that can be utilized when playing a doubles match.

USPTA leads effort to help tennis-teaching professionals affected by Hurricane Sandy

11/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association is launching a national campaign to assist its member tennis-teaching professionals and their families who were displaced by Hurricane Sandy. Many are dealing with damage to/loss of their facilities and homes.

USPTA show, “10 and Under Tennis: Developing Players on the Orange Court,” premieres on the Tennis Channel

11/6/2012 12:00:00 AM

"On Court with USPTA" is the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association. In this episode USPTA Professional and USTA Director of Youth Play and Competition, Craig Jones, shows viewers how to teach physical and technical skills to kids 10 and under on the 60-foot court with the orange ball.

USPTA show, “10 and Under Tennis: Developing Players on the Red Court,” premieres on the Tennis Channel

11/2/2012 12:00:00 AM

"On Court with USPTA" is the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association. In this episode USPTA Professional and USTA Director of Youth Play and Competition, Craig Jones, shows viewers how to use the red ball on the 36-foot court to teach kids as part of 10 and Under Tennis.

USPTA 10 and Under Tennis Conference takes place in Houston this weekend

11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association 10 and Under Tennis Conference will take place at The Downtown Club at The Met, Houston, Texas, from November 9-10. The conference is an opportunity to hear some of the industry's leading experts speak on 10 and Under Tennis.