Friday, July 27, 2012
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Olympic News
Men’s
Singles
Ivo Karlovic (CRO) has withdrawn through injury, and is
replaced by Philipp Petzschner (GER). Petzschner will face Lukas Lacko (SVK)
in the first round.
Wimbledon’s Grass Courts Said to be Ready for Olympic
Play
Since
the All England Club was announced as the Olympic tennis venue for
London 2012, one overriding question has continuously been asked; how
will it be possible for the grass courts to be ready in the normally
pristine condition with just three weeks recovery time following the
Championships?
Head groundsman Eddie Seaward, who officially retires
from the job on September 1, his appointed successor Neil Stubley and
their 16-man full-time team should be the first medal winners of the
Games.
Federer Wildly Popular at Olympic Games
While
Novak Djokovic “only” attracted around 50 journalists to his press
conference in London, Wimbledon champion Roger Federer attracted around
700.
Like most tennis players, Federer is housing himself in
Wimbledon village because he does not want to do the 2 hour round trip
drive to the Olympic village. Plus he could very well be swarmed there.
Low-Profile Djokovic is Ready to Challenge for the Gold
Medal at The Olympic Games
World
No. 2 Novak Djokovic has kept a low profile since being knocked from his
top ATP spot by Roger Federer's recent Wimbledon title. But the Serb is
fully ready to challenge for the gold medal he is dreaming of at the
London Games.
Federer is One Happy Tennis Player
Roger
Federer is understandably in a buoyant frame of mind. His 31st birthday
is fast approaching but the Swiss is once more on top of the tennis
world after reclaiming the world no.1 ranking with his seventh Wimbledon
title and on the even of London 2012 and his quest for an Olympic gold
medal at singles, he has not discounted the possibility of competing
again at Rio de Janeiro in four years time.
"Rio 2016, who knows?'" said Federer who will also be
aiming to retain his Olympic doubles title alongside Stanislaus Wawrinka
in the next ten days. I think I'm a chance. The mind, the body, there
are so many moving parts, but everything is really good.
Tunisian Player Hopes to Make A Mark
Tunisia’s
Malwk Jaziri hopes to make the most of his Olympic wild card. The
28-year-old is the only player from an Arab country in the men's draw.
"I represent all Arabic countries. I'm alone. . . just me in the top
100,” he told ESPN .com
Chelsea Piers Connecticut is Awarded Several USTA Junior
Events
Chelsea
Piers Connecticut, the new multi-sport club has been awarded multiple
USTA sanctioned junior tournaments, including the prestigious District
Championships. The indoor seven court facility is run by former world
#1 player, Gigi Fernandez.
August Tournament Extravaganza
(Sanctioned USTA Events)
USTA District Championships – August 3-5th
10 and under Orange Ball Tournament (boys and girls)- August 12th
12 and under Boys and Girls - August 18-19th
14 and under Boys and Girls - August 18-19th
16 and under Boys and Girls - August 18-19th
Daily Tennis News—Business
Bob
Larson Tennis produces several tennis newsletters. One of these is Daily
Tennis News—Business. This publication is a daily report on the money in
tennis; Who is getting the money, Where does it come from, What do they
do with it and Where does it go.
If you are interested in the business side of tennis, you will find it
interesting. For a free copy of Daily Tennis News—Business, just send
an email to
bob@tennisnews.com and say you want a sample of Tennis Business.
Tennis Job of the Day
The WTA
has an opening in its human resources department. 727 895 5000.
Bob
Larson’s Tennis Jobs publishes a weekly list of available tennis jobs
throughout the US market. For a free sample of the current list, just
email
bob@tennisnews.com and say you want a free sample.
A
Collection of Tennis Images For Sale
A
professional tennis photographer has been shooting for almost 40 years
at all the major and minor tennis tournaments for the wires systems,
daily newspapers, magazines and advertising agencies. He has been to
venues all over the world and has compiled tennis images (archives) of
all the professionals and some juniors. The images have all been
preserved in a temperature-controlled environment and are color
positives (slides), color and black & white negatives and contact
sheets, as well as digital. There are in excess of 400,000 images and
they are for sale. Seller will transfer copyright and will give total
usage to the purchaser. Lists available with players, tournaments,
dates, etc. For more information please contact 954-448-4999.
Investor Wants to Buy a Club in The Great Boston Area
Investor is interested in purchasing a tennis club in the The Great
Boston Area or a part of equity. Long-term leasing with the buy-out
option would be considered..
Please
contact email
aspitom@hotmail.com or call 617 480 2971.
Vermont Club for Sale
Tennis
club for sale in Southern Vermont. A 2-indoor, 2-outdoor court facility
ideal for tennis professional husband/wife team. Recent renovations
include: New lighting system for indoor courts, new fitness facility,
lounge and locker rooms. Call or e-mail Bob Cofer at (860)482-9424 or
bob@pinewoodsclub.com.
