Anne Worcester, the former WTA executive and current tournament director for the New Haven Open has had quite a year. She saved a storied professional tennis tournament from leaving its beloved community, brought junior tennis development programs to an all-time high level, and beat cancer. Yes, she beat cancer.

The 30-year veteran of the tennis business world said she felt "burnt-out" 12 months ago during what was supposed to be the last Pilot Pen Tennis event. After all, the tournament's title sponsor was pulling its support after 15 years as the premiere ... << MORE >>

Bill Macatee went on and on about the accolades of Maria Sharapova on Wednesday afternoon at the Benjamin Hotel so much so that the crowd gathered to see her and Novak Djokovic were craning their neck for the door, waiting for the 2006 U.S. Open champion to walk through first onto the stage.

But as Macatee invited the three-time Major champion out, it was Djokovic — clad in a bright blonde wig — who strode into the room, pushing his faux locks out of his face and wearing a goofy grin.

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By Nick McCarvel

New York—Martina Hingis and Chris Evert had fans on their feet on Monday night at the World TeamTennis — for two very different reasons.

Hingis, playing for the NY Sportimes, brought her team back from the brink of defeat to seal a scintillating comeback on a do-or-die point, while Evert charmed the crowd with her rare appearance on the court, teaming up with youngsters to play a friendly mixed doubles exhibition.

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New York—About two decades ago, two kids with loads of potential hit the courts of the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in hopes of getting to the next level. They grinded it out on too-hot courts, along with dozens of other hopefuls, for most of the day, every day. One was a native Floridian with a outgoing American and no lack of confidence. The other was a quiet Eastern European who let her racquet do the talking, hitting two-handed off each side.

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As efforts continue to reverse the global recession and tennis retailers keep their fingers crossed that players will start buying expensive racquets again, one thing is clear: Tennis fans at the U.S. Open spent money. The Tennis Industry Association is working to make sure players do the same. ... << MORE >>

Six Spanish men reached the fourth round of the U.S. Open, marking the most players by a foreign country at this point in the draw since 1969. Spanish coach Jose Higueras trained in Barcelona, but uses this knowledge to train America's next Top 20 pros.<< MORE >>