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Universal Tennis Strengthens Development of U.S. High School Tennis with Multi-directional Approach

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Universal Tennis, the organization behind the sport’s gold standard UTR Rating, is working extensively with nearly 10,000 high school coaches across the US.

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  • Universal Tennis, the organization behind the sport’s gold standard UTR Rating, is working extensively with nearly 10,000 high school coaches across the US.
  • In fact, high school athletic associations in 27 states use Universal Tennis as their official platform.
  • Moving forward, Universal Tennis aims to grow the number of states using its system for high school tennis from 27 to all 50.
  • “We're certainly excited for the future of high school tennis in the United States,” says Chase Hodges, Universal Tennis Vice President.

PTPA and Universal Tennis Announce Strategic Collaboration to Improve Professional Tennis Landscape

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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London, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a joint commitment to expanding opportunities for professional women’s and men’s tennis players on and off the court, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and Universal Tennis announce a strategic partnership focused on delivering long-term value to the global tennis community by growing and innovating the sport.

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  • London, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a joint commitment to expanding opportunities for professional women’s and men’s tennis players on and off the court, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and Universal Tennis announce a strategic partnership focused on delivering long-term value to the global tennis community by growing and innovating the sport.
  • This collaboration aligns with our mission to improve tennis globally," said Mark Leschly, Universal Tennis Chairman and CEO.
  • A highlight of the collaboration is the PTPA's support for Universal Tennis’ proposal to add ATP and WTA points into the UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) to further strengthen and invest in the professional player pathway.
  • I am excited about the potential collaboration possibilities between the PTPA and Universal Tennis,” said Ons Jabeur, PTPA Executive Committee member and world No.

Universal Tennis’ UTR Pro Tennis Tour Launches on Prime Video

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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Palo Alto, CA, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Universal Tennis announced the launch of the UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) on Prime Video with the live broadcasting of events from the Americas.

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  • Palo Alto, CA, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Universal Tennis announced the launch of the UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) on Prime Video with the live broadcasting of events from the Americas.
  • Available at no additional cost to Prime members, additional PTT regions will be offered on Prime Video in the near future.
  • “We are thrilled to be live on Amazon’s Prime Video as we continue to make a significant impact on the pro tennis landscape and provide valuable opportunities for aspiring pros,” said Mark Leschly, Universal Tennis Chairman and CEO.
  • Amazon is one of Universal Tennis’ investors alongside Larry Ellison, Roger Federer’s TEAM8, Novak Djokovic, Endeavor/IMG, Tennis Channel, and Tennis Australia.

Universal Tennis Announces On-Site Activations at 2023 BNP Paribas Open

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Palo Alto, CA, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Tennis has announced a collection of new programming to take place on-site during the 2023 BNP Paribas Open, to be held March 6-19 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

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  • Palo Alto, CA, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Tennis has announced a collection of new programming to take place on-site during the 2023 BNP Paribas Open, to be held March 6-19 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
  • “We are proud to be able to continue to elevate college tennis at the highest levels of the sport,” said Mark Leschly, Universal Tennis Chairman & CEO.
  • “We are grateful to Universal Tennis and the BNP Paribas Open for the opportunity to be showcased at a world-class event,” said Adam Schaechterle, Pepperdine Head Men’s Tennis Coach.
  • During the tournament, Paula Hurd and the Universal Tennis Foundation will reveal the recipients of the Universal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards.

Universal Tennis and Tennis Australia to Showcase the Best of U.S. College Tennis at AO 2024

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Saturday, January 28, 2023
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Palo Alto, CA, Jan. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Tennis and Tennis Australia will bring the best of college tennis to Australia in 2024, with details of the all-new UTR College Match Challenge event being finalised ahead of next year’s Australian Open.

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  • Palo Alto, CA, Jan. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Tennis and Tennis Australia will bring the best of college tennis to Australia in 2024, with details of the all-new UTR College Match Challenge event being finalised ahead of next year’s Australian Open.
  • “We are excited to bring college tennis back to Australia,” said Universal Tennis Chairman and CEO Mark Leschly.
  • Tennis Australia is proud to partner with Universal Tennis.
  • As planning continues, the teams, further details, and dates of the UTR College Match Challenge for 2024 will be announced.

Universal Tennis Launches into Pickleball with Event Management Software and Rating

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Starting in early 2023, all Universal Tennis customers will have access to the new pickleball rating and event management software at no additional cost.

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  • Starting in early 2023, all Universal Tennis customers will have access to the new pickleball rating and event management software at no additional cost.
  • Universal Tennis will carry its success as the creator of the worlds most accurate UTR Rating for tennis and the largest U.S. operator of tennis events into pickleball.
  • "Universal Tennis has created the gold standard in tennis, and all the technology and solutions are perfectly transferable to pickleball, said Ken Solomon, Universal Tennis board member and President of Tennis Channel.
  • Universal Tennis will enable its customers to use its pickleball rating and event management software to create accessible, competitive level-based events.

Universal Tennis Reveals First Half of 2023 UTR Pro Tennis Tour Calendar

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Palo Alto, CA, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Tennis has announced the release of the first six months of the 2023 UTR Pro Tennis Tour calendar for the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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  • Palo Alto, CA, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Tennis has announced the release of the first six months of the 2023 UTR Pro Tennis Tour calendar for the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
  • Over the last two years, the UTR Pro Tennis Tour has made a significant impact on the pro tennis landscape, and we will bring even more opportunities for aspiring pros in 2023, said Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO of Universal Tennis.
  • Universal Tennis is the owner and organizing body of the UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT), with responsibility for its Rules and Regulations, Code of Conduct, Tournament Format, and related streaming and commercial rights.
  • The UTR Pro Tennis Tour was started to create a development tour.

Fabletics Teams Up with Universal Tennis to Bring Performance and Style to the Court

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Fabletics and Universal Tennis combine forces to offer tennis players of all abilities an assortment of apparel that stands apart on the court.

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  • Fabletics and Universal Tennis combine forces to offer tennis players of all abilities an assortment of apparel that stands apart on the court.
  • Both Universal Tennis and Fabletics are passionate about empowering our communities to feel their best while doing what they love.
  • "Everything we do in tennis is about building new models that break down old barriers as Fabletics has demonstrated in fashion, said Universal Tennis President Kelly Forese.
  • The Universal Tennis x Fabletics collection is built for performance, featuring four-way stretch for lateral movement, moisture wicking, pockets and built-in bras.

Universal Tennis and Amazon Announce Rights Deal and Investment to Elevate Game of Tennis

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Prime Video and Universal Tennis will have more to share about the launch of the UTR PTT Channel in the coming months.

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  • Prime Video and Universal Tennis will have more to share about the launch of the UTR PTT Channel in the coming months.
  • We are excited to announce this collaboration with Amazon, commented Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO, Universal Tennis.
  • Universal Tennis also announced Jeff Blackburn, SVP of Global Media and Entertainment at Amazon, will join the Universal Tennis Board of Directors.
  • Working with host venues and national Federations, Universal Tennis provides additive and complementary opportunities to help emerging players and the broader tennis community.

Universal Tennis Launches Free Mobile App

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Tennis has launched a free Universal Tennis app , which makes it easier than ever to find hitting partners and matches, organize casual play with friends, register for events and leagues, access stats, follow players, results, and much more.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Tennis has launched a free Universal Tennis app , which makes it easier than ever to find hitting partners and matches, organize casual play with friends, register for events and leagues, access stats, follow players, results, and much more.
  • Universal Tennis launches a free app with a customized home feed bringing personalized tennis to player's fingertips.
  • "We are very excited to launch the Universal Tennis app," said Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO of Universal Tennis .
  • "We believe the convenience of accessing everything Universal Tennis has to offer in a mobile app will be a game changer within the tennis community.