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Tournament Recap: Friendship Cup 2024
The 2024 Ralph and Mary Wilson Friendship Cup was held September 8-11 in the idyllic Carinthian village of Feld am See, Austria.
Heat Adaptation Could Prepare Us to Play in the Heat
For many, September is another month of heat and heavy rain. Playing competitive tennis in the heat is challenging for every player. Excessive sweating may cause body fluid and electrolyte deficits (1). Prolonged sun exposure and reflective solar energy off the court surface can contribute further to heat accumulation...
Game Changers: How the Greatest Players, Matches, & Controversies Transformed Tennis
In an unparalleled Golden Era, the tennis gods blessed our sport with the four greatest champions in its 150-year history—Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Serena Williams. Now in Game Changers: How the Greatest Players, Matches, and Controversies Transformed Tennis, Paul Fein treats readers to in-depth features about these legends, their rivalries, and their legacies...
We rely on volunteerism!
The National Women’s Tennis Organization is excited to be celebrating 50 years of advocating for and supporting women’s tennis nationwide...
Member Spotlight [and incoming co-president]: Liane Bryson
Liane Bryson’s energy is never-ending and inspiring. Here’s a day in her life: “I play three sets of doubles, followed by an hour of pickleball, then I finish up my workout with half an hour on my Peloton...”
How to Get 100 Grams of Protein in a Day
Getting 100 grams of protein daily is beneficial for muscle mass for several key reasons...
Volunteering to Support the Tennis Ecosystem
A wonderful way to support the tennis ecosystem is through acts of service. For many of the best competitors in Adult tennis, a gift of time is one of the most beneficial ways to contribute to the sport...
New Health Advisory for Dengue Fever
On June 25, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Advisory for Increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections in the U.S. (1)
Member Spotlight: Judy Dixon
I spoke with Judy in May when she was relaxing on the porch of her home in Amherst, MA. She had just returned from the national hardcourt tourney in Kentucky where she won gold in the 75s singles and doubles. A successful day at the office you’d say.
The Waiting Place
It’s Circa 1989 London SW19 Southfields or Wimbledon stop on the Green District line. Our names have been called over the loudspeaker from our respective locker rooms to the little ante-room next to Center Court.
Tennis Geezer 's Personal Recollections: Celebrating 44 years of this special event
Senior Ladies Interdistricts was started in 1980 by Betty Weiss and Robbie Dimond for women over 40 in order to do a better job of Middle States' USTA rankings, make a more fair selection for Intersectional and National teams, and to promote play across the six districts at the senior level…
Tips & Tricks for Getting to & Watching the Slams
The Grand Slam itinerary includes the Australian Open in mid-January, the French Open (aka Roland Garros) in May – June; Wimbledon in July, and the US Open in August–September. Each tournament is played over a two-week period.
Tournament Recap: USTA National Women’s Grass Court Championships
Germantown Cricket Club was founded in 1854 and the 14-acre site holds National Historic Landmark status. A founding member of the USTA, GCC has hosted premier tennis tournaments for decades.
Sports Drinks and Electrolyte Products
Sports drinks are non-carbonated flavored drinks containing added electrolytes and carbohydrates (sugar, or other sweeteners) to help replenish fluids, electrolytes, and energy in the body during and after high-intensity exercise lasting over an hour…
Pauline Betz Addie Cup
As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary this year, we continue to look back on our history. This month, we include an article that ran in 1981 featuring the Pauline Betz Addie Cup and how the event came about. This year’s Addie Cup results can be found under Tournament Recaps.
How to Drastically Improve Your Tennis
In the realm of tennis, systems refer to structured, repeatable frameworks that organize various aspects of a player’s daily routine. These systems are designed to ensure consistency, efficiency, and ongoing improvement by integrating different elements of training into an interconnected strategy.
[New Board]Member Spotlight: Bryn Auld
Bryn Auld grew up in Atlanta, GA and started playing at age 11. She competed in both junior tournaments and high school matches. She went on to play her freshman year at Florida State University in 2001 but developed what she described as a heavy case of burnout from tennis…
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