Tennis

Tennis Startup Hires Seasoned Tennis Executive as CEO

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Sports, American cuisine, Slinger, Tennis, Brand, Prince Sports, Articles

Ballardie brings to Slinger Bag his extensive market knowledge and brand leadership experience in the global tennis industry including most recently as CEO of Prince, one of the world's leading tennis brands.

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  • Ballardie brings to Slinger Bag his extensive market knowledge and brand leadership experience in the global tennis industry including most recently as CEO of Prince, one of the world's leading tennis brands.
  • "I have been involved in tennis all my life as a player, a coach and as a business leader," said Ballardie.
  • "The opportunity to lead Slinger Bag as its CEO is both a tremendous honor and a privilege.
  • Slinger Bag is an innovation that can both change the face of tennis and stimulate tennis participation irrespective of age or ability.

Poshmark Appoints Serena Williams to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
E-commerce, Tennis players, African-American people, Tennis, Serena, Poshmark, Social commerce, Online shopping

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Poshmark , a leading social commerce platform for the next generation of retailers and shoppers, today announced the addition of businesswoman and tennis champion, Serena Williams, to its board of directors.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Poshmark , a leading social commerce platform for the next generation of retailers and shoppers, today announced the addition of businesswoman and tennis champion, Serena Williams, to its board of directors.
  • Last year, Williams launched her own clothing line, SERENA, making her a natural fit for Poshmark as the company continues to scale its social commerce platform.
  • "Poshmark was built by a community of strong, independent women just like Serena Williams," said Manish Chandra, founder & CEO of Poshmark.
  • In addition to her role on the board, Williams is counted among the ranks of Poshmark's five million Seller Stylists.

FabFitFun Announces Spring Box + Partnership with Venus Williams

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Women, Tennis, Department Stores, Luxury, Online Retail, General Sports, Teens, Retail, Cosmetics, Specialty, Consumer, Sports, Tennis players, Summer Olympic Games, Tennis, Venus Williams, Venus

As part of this seasons latest box, FabFitFun announced a partnership with world-renown athlete, Venus Williams.

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  • As part of this seasons latest box, FabFitFun announced a partnership with world-renown athlete, Venus Williams.
  • FabFitFun members may choose to receive the EleVen Jump Rope by Venus Williams as part of their Spring Box selections.
  • The 7-time Grand Slam winner was game to partner with FabFitFun and also graces the cover of the Spring issue of the FabFitFun magazine, included in every box.
  • This partnership allows FabFitFun members to see her in a new light and spotlights the path she has taken in starting her own brand.

ATP World Tour 250 Zhuhai Championships to kick off in September

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Monday, February 18, 2019
Zhuhai, Association of Tennis Professionals, Tennis, Hengqin International Tennis Center, Hengqin, Sports

ZHUHAI, China, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association ofTennisProfessionals (ATP) announced that Zhuhai will serve as the host city for the ATPWorldTour250Zhuhai Championships, from 2019 onwards.

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  • ZHUHAI, China, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association ofTennisProfessionals (ATP) announced that Zhuhai will serve as the host city for the ATPWorldTour250Zhuhai Championships, from 2019 onwards.
  • AlisonLee, ATP International Executive Vice President said, "On behalf of ATP, we welcome the City of Zhuhai to the ATP World Tour in 2019.
  • I am sure the players will enjoy their time in the city and playing at the magnificent Zhuhai Hengqin Tennis Center.
  • The Zhuhai Championships will become a new boost for the local tennis development and undoubtedly a highlight in the ATP tour calendar.

Atlanta Youth Tennis Players to Benefit from Partnership Between Tennis Powerhouses Life Time and Academia Sánchez Casal

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Friday, February 15, 2019
Sergio Casal, Tennis players, Summer Olympic Games, Tennis

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Tennis andAcademia Snchez Casal (ASC), led by world renowned coach and former No.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Tennis andAcademia Snchez Casal (ASC), led by world renowned coach and former No.
  • 1 doubles player Emilio Snchez Vicario, have announced an innovative partnership at Life Time Peachtree Corners outside of Atlanta, Ga. to give junior tennis players additional long-term development opportunities.
  • Both Life Time and Academia Snchez-Casal have developed numerous tennis players of all levels and are well-known for their unique training systems established by its coaches.
  • Academia Snchez-Casal (ASC) was created by Emilio Snchez Vicario and Sergio Casal in 1998 with a clear mission: Creating opportunities in tennis, in education, and in life.

World-Class Partners Team Up as Part of Landmark Sports and Academic Complex Planned for L.A.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Education, Primary, Secondary, Other Education, Tennis, Other Sports, Training, Sports, Kimmelman, United States Tennis Association

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190213005254/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190213005254/en/
    Tiger Woods, Doug Kimmelman and Chris Evert announce plans for the Carol Kimmelman Athletic and Academic Campus in Southern California.
  • We are delighted to announce such acclaimed and accomplished partners for the Carol Kimmelman Athletic and Academic Campus, said Doug Kimmelman, President of the Kimmelman Family Foundation and husband of Carol Kimmelman.
  • The USTA Foundation foresees establishing the West Coast hub of the National Junior Tennis & Learning program (NJTL) at the campus.
  • NJTL offers tennis programs, youth services and college scholarships to more than 200,000 underserved youth around the country each year.

Nike Tennis Camps Announces 2019 Dates for the Seminole High Performance Camp at Florida State

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Sports, Universal Tennis Rating, Florida State University, Tennis, UTR, Project Nike

The Seminole High Performance Tennis Camp is one of the most competitive camps in Florida that is geared towards kids of all ages looking to improve their overall tennis skills.

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  • The Seminole High Performance Tennis Camp is one of the most competitive camps in Florida that is geared towards kids of all ages looking to improve their overall tennis skills.
  • Nike Tennis Camps have recently partnered with Universal Tennis Rating to provide level-based UTR match play throughout the FSU camp.
  • "We are more than excited to be back at Florida State University this summer," states Matt Kurlander, VP of Nike Tennis Camps.
  • "With the inclusion of the Verified UTR Events, this camp is a perfect mix of high-level competition, training, and fun!"

beIN SPORTS Files New Legal Action with FCC against Comcast

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Women, Motor Sports, Entertainment, Soccer, Tennis, TV and Radio, Other Entertainment, General Sports, Events, Concerts, Consumer, Sports, Family, MEN, beIN Sports, Al Jazeera, Television stations, Television, Sports media, Bein, Xfinity, Comcast, beIN Media Group, beIN Channels Network

beIN SPORTS (beIN) announced today that it is moving forward with additional legal action against Comcast through the media bureau of the Federal Communications Commission due to Comcasts unwillingness to negotiate concerning the restoration of beIN to the Comcast platform.

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  • beIN SPORTS (beIN) announced today that it is moving forward with additional legal action against Comcast through the media bureau of the Federal Communications Commission due to Comcasts unwillingness to negotiate concerning the restoration of beIN to the Comcast platform.
  • beIN SPORTS was removed from Comcast/Xfinity platforms on July 31st, 2018, denying subscribers access to premium soccer, tennis and motorsports content.
  • The new FCC filing is in addition to the ongoing FCC Complaint filed by beIN SPORTS against Comcast on December 13th, 2018.
  • Launched in 2012, beIN SPORTS offers viewers world-class sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espaol and live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

Nuvelution Pharma Appoints Milena Kanova-Petrova, M.D., as Senior Vice President of Operations

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Health, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Other Health, General Health, Contract research organizations, IQVIA, Nadia Petrova, Tennis, Summer Olympic Games, Olympic Games

Nuvelution Pharma, Inc., today announced the appointment of Milena Kanova-Petrova, M.D., as Senior Vice President of Operations effective immediately.

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  • Nuvelution Pharma, Inc., today announced the appointment of Milena Kanova-Petrova, M.D., as Senior Vice President of Operations effective immediately.
  • Dr. Kanova-Petrova brings more than 21 years of experience in project management, site management, business development, clinical leadership, country operations and medical services to the Nuvelution management team.
  • Prior to Nuvelution, Dr. Kanova-Petrova served for 21 years at IQVIA in numerous positions with increasing responsibility.
  • Most recently, she was Vice President of Clinical Project Leadership, Global Therapeutic Area Head for CNS at IQVIA.

GTT Expands Media Services for ATP Tour to Include ATP 250

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Tennis, Technology, Data management, Internet, Networks, Software, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Satellite, Sports, Association of Tennis Professionals, ATP Tour, Sports, ATP Finals

GTT Communications, Inc. (NYSE: GTT), the leading global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, today announced the expansion of its global media transport services for ATP Media, the broadcast and media arm of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), to include distribution of select ATP 250 matches.

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  • GTT Communications, Inc. (NYSE: GTT), the leading global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, today announced the expansion of its global media transport services for ATP Media, the broadcast and media arm of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), to include distribution of select ATP 250 matches.
  • The addition of ATP 250 tournaments expands GTTs long-standing distribution of the ATP Masters 1000 and 500 tournaments as well as the Nitto ATP Finals.
  • GTT is proud to announce the expansion of this partnership with ATP Media, stated Martin Ford, GTT division president UK.
  • As the broadcast arm of the ATP Tour, ATP Media was formed in 2001 as Tennis Properties Limited; providing the centralized exploitation across the ATP Tour, host broadcast production for the Nitto ATP Finals, Next Gen ATP Finals, ATP Masters 1000s and world feed production for the ATP 500s.