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We went to Los Angeles (and Joshua Tree specifically) for our SS23 photoshoot, which featured standout players Peter Makk and Patrick Zahraj from another great college tennis rivalry – USC and UCLA. The two schools have 37 national championships between...
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As we put this together for our annual review, we’ve been reflecting on what we’ve been able to do and what more we can do as a tennis apparel brand. We’re focused on making quality products that people want to...
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College tennis is possibly the most exciting and unique form of high-level tennis and the most visible level played as a team. It brings to the notoriously individual sport another element of passion, intensity, camaraderie and of course, rivalry. Now...
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Discovered at a local clinic in Yaounde, Cameroon, hitting with – not a racket – but a wooden board, an 11-year-old is handpicked by Arthur Ashe, whisked to one of France’s finest tennis academies, and launched to a career of...
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Father’s Day is always a special day for us as it is for many. Along with many of you, I learned how to play from my father growing up. As we celebrate Father’s Day, we sat down with Nate Lammons,...
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Tournaments are the staple of USTA tennis. Many players start the tournament circuit at a young age and continue throughout their careers. Countless parents take time out of their busy schedules to trek kids across city and state lines for...
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Winning a gold ball is recognized from 12 and unders to 90 and overs as the most coveted prize in USTA tennis – one awarded a few times a year to the effective national champion. For juniors, it can often...
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Last fall, we wrote about sustainability in tennis, and how to play tennis more sustainably.  We are also committed to doing things sustainably ourselves as a brand.  In light of Earth Day, we wanted to give you an update on...
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We are launching our first athlete sponsorship program for professional tennis players with the participation of our first sponsored player, Nate Lammons. The program supports ranked ATP players with a multi-faceted approach that allows them to focus on their playing...
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Warm-up is misunderstood by tennis players at all levels. It’s much more than getting loose. It’s a time to align habits, clear your mind, and maximize performance. That’s why pros and college teams take warmup so seriously. And there’s a...
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In April 2021, Ari Byer, a contractor from Beverly Hills, Michigan, sent a crucial email. It wasn’t for work. It wasn’t to please cancel his subscription. It was to his tennis team. At Franklin Athletic Club in Michigan. To remind...
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Turning pro in tennis is unlike any other sport. There are no contracts for having potential. No farm system in which to develop. No Arena League if things don’t work out. When tennis players go pro, they do it on...
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For American tennis hopefuls it takes blood, sweat, tears - and plenty of money. For American tennis aspirants all dreams point east. The sprawling grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, N.Y. are, without a doubt,...
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Tennis players take pride in their games. Big serves, flashy footwork, a wicked backhand slice, but at crunch time our sportsmanship says more about our character than our shots. How we conduct ourselves on court can make a lasting impression...
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According to figures from the International Tennis Federation, approximately 87 million tennis players take to the courts each year to chase the fuzzy yellow ball. Whether you are an elite player, a weekend warrior, a 5.5 or a 2.0, we...
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