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Comment on Lleyton loves his chocolate macadamias

car games — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:38:11 GMT

a well typed post, am thankful for your thoughts.

Comment on Tennis Economy: US Open merchants happy, TIA launches new economic index

patrick-rackettec — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:12:13 GMT

THe US OPEN is frequented by millions and many of those are not even tennis players, so how do the sales numbers equate to being meaningful, also how does racket stringing play into the mix of tennis numbers, obviously at the us open this would not be indicated

Comment on Tennis Economy: US Open merchants happy, TIA launches new economic index

James Selak — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:52:07 GMT

Here is the email we discussed,

My comment is in the form of a question.

Is the data from "Tennis Measurements" being forwarded to the Heads of Parks and Recreation throughout the US? I recently had a discussion with the head of parks and recreation of Westminster, Colorado one of the largest municipalities in the Denver area; inquiring about the fact that the City Park currently had no tennis courts and why? His comment and I quote "ISN'T TENNIS DEAD". This is an individual who is obviously out of touch in their role to inform and assist this person and others on a national level relative to Tennis?

Past: President of the Thornton Tennis Association, association circa 1972 and currently on the board of USTA Colorado

My comment is in the form of a question.

Is the data from "Tennis Measurements" being forwarded to the Heads of Parks and Recreation throughout the US? I recently had a discussion with the head of parks and recreation of Westminster, Colorado one of the largest muspalletes in Denver area; inquiring about the fact that the City Park currently had know tennis courts and why? His comment and I quote "ISN'T TENNIS DEAD". Here is a person obvious completely out of touch not knowing what he should know, in the position he currently hold, that aside is their efforts in place to inform and assist this person, etc. on a national level?

Past: President of The Thornton Tennis Association, association circa 1972, also, currently on the board of the USTA Colorado.

James Selak

Comment on New Jersey 12-year-old could land on stadium court with her heartthrob, Kuerten

Kelly — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:29:37 GMT

Great story Liza, very touching and inspiring. Just hope her teacher doesn't read this.

Comment on New Jersey 12-year-old could land on stadium court with her heartthrob, Kuerten

Nancy McShea — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:04:57 GMT

Fun opportunity for Lauren. And guga is such a good guy.

Comment on Roland Garros 2010: Enjoy the action wherever you are

Karen Flax-Jardine — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:38:43 GMT

Global Village Tennis News is covering Roland Garros at home via twitter @GVTennisNews and the site www.GVTNews.com. Our catty friend Kourtin' Karen has her "unique and off the wall" daily Roland Garros "scoreboards." She'll be doing a podcast or two. Enjoy RG everyone!

Comment on Roland Garros 2010: Enjoy the action wherever you are

Millard — Sat, 22 May 2010 21:56:31 GMT

I'll be glued to the Tennis Channel daily, beginning at 5:00 AM, for the duration of the tournament - work will have to suffer.

Comment on Tennis stars becoming regular pitchmen in Sunday circulars

Diane — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:06:28 GMT

Venus Williams, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, and Serena Williams are not men.

Comment on Grand Slam Committee fines Serena Williams, threatens ban of U.S. Open

San Antonio Tennis Lessons — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:21:29 GMT

I agree the fine is correct, her behavior was unacceptable and now she has to live with it.

Comment on Grand Slam Committee fines Serena Williams, threatens ban of U.S. Open

A Tennis Mom in NJ — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:25:20 GMT

I believe both Stan & James have hit the mark ... the fine should not be reduced AND a 6 month suspension should have been imposed for 2010. Serena's outburst was nothing short of gravely offensive and serious. There are COUNTLESS kids, mine included, who take tennis seriously and have made dedicated commitments to the sport. These kids, including the world at large, have their eye on everything the Pros do. Many schools and parents are working overtime to instill proper behavior and respect to all people, at all times. Serena's outburst demonstrated an attitude that leads one to believe she may feel she's above all reproach. Not a lesson the collective world should be instilling in our young people.