Aces
Wishing for a World Group berth
Ivanovic and Jankovic are delighted to have the opportunity to become Serbian heroines and, hopefully, distinguish their country as a Fed Cup powerhouse. “It would mean so much for myself and the team,” Jankovic said. “We have a lot of support and it will be a great achievement for Serbia to reach the World Group for the first time.”
– Fed Cup
Sharapova Celebrates
Maria Sharapova supplied some face time to guests in Hollywood. Sharapova hit the famed Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood on Tuesday night to celebrate her presence as the face of Cole Haan Sporting, a new collection launched this spring.
– Tennis Week
The 6th Sense Academy Wants You!
With Carlos Rodriguez on her side, Justine is involved with her 6th Sense Tennis Academy. Young candidates for the professional tours train there everyday to learn the right paths to success.
If you would like to join the 6th Sense Team, and you’re between the ages of 12 and 18 years the 6th Sense Academy will hold tryouts for the full-time junior program on May 30 and May 31. Carlos will be there the entire weekend with his coaching team to personally test the applicants.
– Justine Henin’s Official Website
Italy names squad
Italian captain Corrado Barazzutti has announced his squad for their Fed Cup by BNP Paribas semifinal against Russia.
Sara Errani
Flavia Pennetta
Francesca Schiavone
Roberta Vinci
– Fed Cup
Recovering Dellacqua comes to terms with time on sidelines
Occasionally, a fellow rail passenger on the Craigieburn line would approach the familiar-looking young woman, the one with her left arm supported by a sling. “Oh, you’re Casey,” they would say, before settling in for a chat about tennis, football, anything.
– The Age
Serena tries hand at golf; Fills in for Tiger
Serena is one of the athletes featured in the Gatorade “Focus On Your Game: Golf Tips With Tiger Woods” video series. It’s all about “power” and “precision.”
– Simply Serena
Faults
None today!
In Memoriam
Former USTA President Les Snyder dies
Former USTA President Les Snyder passed away on Wednesday, April 8 in Tempe, Arizona. Snyder, who served as USTA president from 1995-96, was an instrumental figure in the planning and construction of Arthur Ashe Stadium and the expansion of the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.
– USTA
