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US Sports Camps Welcomes Mike Nakajima, Senior VP of Tennis & Pickleball

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- US Sports Camps (USSC), the official provider of Nike Sports Camps, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Nakajima as the new Senior VP of Tennis/Pickleball. In his new role, Mike will oversee USSC's portfolio of over 120 tennis and pickleball camps across the United States, with plans to add 100 more camps over the next few years.

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US Sports Camps (USSC), the official provider of Nike Sports Camps, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Nakajima as the new Senior VP of Tennis/Pickleball.
In his new role, Mike will oversee USSC's portfolio of over 120 tennis and pickleball camps across the United States, with plans to add 100 more camps over the next few years.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- US Sports Camps (USSC), the official provider of Nike Sports Camps, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Nakajima as the new Senior VP of Tennis/Pickleball.
In his new role, Mike will oversee USSC's portfolio of over 120 tennis and pickleball camps across the United States, with plans to add 100 more camps over the next few years.

Revolutionary Full Court Tennis App Connects Players With World-Class WTA & ATP Coaches

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

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PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking new tennis instructional platform may revolutionize the way tennis players learn, and coaches serve athletes. Full Court Tennis, a collaborator of the WTA & ATP Coach Organizations, has launched its new training app, now available through the app store, to all coaches, athletes, and tennis players of all skill levels. The new app allows tennis players to instantly access the worlds' best coaches for in-app virtual lessons.Developed by Australian Open Winner, Brian Teacher, with Advisory Board Members John McEnroe, Katrina Adams, and AI scientist Dr. David Fogle, the app provides numerous options for tennis training, including hiring a coach for stroke analysis and a live video consult lesson. Coaches can set their own rates and availability for in-app lessons. Players can also compare their strokes side-by-side to the pros through the app's stroke library.

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Full Court Tennis, a collaborator of the WTA & ATP Coach Organizations, has launched its new training app, now available through the app store, to all coaches, athletes, and tennis players of all skill levels.
The new app allows tennis players to instantly access the worlds' best coaches for in-app virtual lessons.
The official collaboration between Full Court Tennis, WTA, and ATP Coach Programs looks to bring even more accessible training opportunities to both coaches and players in the future.
The Full Court Tennis App is a free download on the Full Court Tennis website or the App Store.

Connexa Sports Announces Major Platform Partnership

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Monday, August 1, 2022

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BALTIMORE, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Connexa Sports Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: CNXA) (www.connexasports.com) is pleased to announce an integrated technology partnership with Rhineland Tennis Federation (Tennis Verband Rheinland, or TVR), a leading tennis federation and academy in Germany. Through this partnership, Connexa will become the Federation’s ‘Official Tennis Analytics Partner,’ as well as bring its suite of technologies and products to the nearly 40,000 coaches and members. This roll-out includes connected camera systems for pro-level live streaming and performance video, ball launchers for training and on-court work, and AI capabilities for personalized biomechanical and match play analysis.

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Through this partnership, Connexa will become the Federations Official Tennis Analytics Partner, as well as bring its suite of technologies and products to the nearly 40,000 coaches and members.
This is our first major, integrated Connexa Sports partnership with several of our portfolio brands, products, and technologies, and shows the variety of ways we help to serve the sport of tennis, particularly at the coaching and high-performance level, said Connexa Sports CEO Mike Ballardie.
We are thrilled to take our tennis federation and academy to new levels with Connexa Sports, said TVR Managing Director Lothar Markus.
We are looking to this exciting new partnership as a blueprint for how Connexa Sports works with commercial leaders and federations across the sport of tennis, continued Ballardie.

WORLD TEAMTENNIS LOOKS TO ADD MULTIPLE EXPANSION FRANCHISES AHEAD OF 2023 SEASON

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World TeamTennis, the nation's only professional, mixed-gender team tennis league, has announced that it is accepting expansion proposals from prospective ownership groups and markets that are interested in acquiring a WTT franchise.

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"We are excited to announce that WTT is looking to add expansion franchises and returning to playing in individual cities across the United States in 2023," WTT Chairman & CEO Eric Davidson said.
WTT, which hosted the 2021 WTT season last November at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif., will not play in 2022 as it looks to reload for 2023.
For potential ownership groups and markets that are interested in acquiring a WTT franchise, the expansion franchise fee is set at $1,000,000.
World TeamTennis was co-founded by tennis legend and visionary Billie Jean King and has continued to innovate the sport every year since its debut season in 1974.

IMG Completes Purchase of Mutua Madrid Open

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Friday, April 1, 2022

IMG, an Endeavor company and global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, today announced it has completed its purchase of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament and the Acciona Open de Espaa golf tournament from Super Slam Ltd and its affiliates.

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IMG, an Endeavor company and global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, today announced it has completed its purchase of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament and the Acciona Open de Espaa golf tournament from Super Slam Ltd and its affiliates.
Tsobanian and his team continue to oversee the day-to-day running of the Mutua Madrid Open as part of IMGs global tennis events division led by Gavin Forbes.
Sam Zussman, Co-President of Media and Events at IMG, said: We are proud to add the Mutua Madrid Open and Acciona Open de Espaa to our portfolio.
The Mutua Madrid Open is an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 Mandatory event which will celebrate in 2022 its 20th edition in Madrid, Spain.

IMG Acquires the Mutua Madrid Open

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Monday, December 6, 2021

One of nine ATP Masters 1000 and four WTA 1000 Mandatory events, the Mutua Madrid Open will join IMGs roster of leading tennis tournaments, including the Miami Open and several other ATP and WTA events.

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One of nine ATP Masters 1000 and four WTA 1000 Mandatory events, the Mutua Madrid Open will join IMGs roster of leading tennis tournaments, including the Miami Open and several other ATP and WTA events.
The Mutua Madrid Open will be a strong addition to our global events portfolio and tennis business, which will now boast two of the three mandatory combined events on both tours, said Sam Zussman, Co-President of Media and Events, IMG.
The Mutua Madrid Open is an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 Mandatory event which will celebrate in 2022 its 20th edition in Madrid, Spain.
The Acciona Open de Espaa is Europes third oldest golf tournament, after the Open Championship and the Open de France.

Patrick Mouratoglou, The World's Most Influential Tennis Coach, Partners With HALO Hydration

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

23 Coco Gauff, and Founder and Chair of the Mouratoglou Academy, the world's No.1 tennis academy, announced his investment and partnership with HALO Hydration, a next generation creator of the best-tasting, best-for-you, electrolyte drink mix.

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23 Coco Gauff, and Founder and Chair of the Mouratoglou Academy, the world's No.1 tennis academy, announced his investment and partnership with HALO Hydration, a next generation creator of the best-tasting, best-for-you, electrolyte drink mix.
Patrick, amiably nicknamed "The Coach," has been a long-time advocate of the importance of healthy hydration as a key part of training and recovery and will support HALO Hydration as a Global Ambassador as HALO continues to disrupt the hydration industry.
Demonstrating his commitment to the platform, HALO Hydration will be the preferred hydration supplement at the Mouratoglou Academy in Nice, France, as well as Mouratoglou Tennis Centers around the world (Dubai, Costa Navarino).
HALO Hydration is blessed to have a roster of deeply revered professional athletes, celebrities and astute global investors on board.

Patrick Mouratoglou, The World's Most Influential Tennis Coach, Partners With HALO Hydration

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick Mouratoglou, long-time coach of tennis legend Serena Williams, mentor of ATP No.3 Stefanos Tsitispas and WTA No. 23 Coco Gauff, and Founder and Chair of the Mouratoglou Academy, the world's No.1 tennis academy, announced his investment and partnership with HALO Hydration, a next generation creator of the best-tasting, best-for-you, electrolyte drink mix.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Patrick Mouratoglou, long-time coach of tennis legend Serena Williams, mentor of ATP No.3 Stefanos Tsitispas and WTA No.
Patrick, amiably nicknamed "The Coach," has been a long-time advocate of the importance of healthy hydration as a key part of training and recovery and will support HALO Hydration as a Global Ambassador as HALO continues to disrupt the hydration industry.
Demonstrating his commitment to the platform, HALO Hydration will be the preferred hydration supplement at the Mouratoglou Academy in Nice, France, as well as Mouratoglou Tennis Centers around the world (Dubai, Costa Navarino).
HALO Hydration is blessed to have a roster of deeply revered professional athletes, celebrities and astute global investors on board.

The Women's Sports Foundation Celebrates Inspiring Athletes, Girls and Leaders in Sport at the Annual Salute to Women in Sports

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Salute was presented by WSF partners Athleta, espnW, Gatorade, NBC Sports Group and Yahoo Sports.

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The Salute was presented by WSF partners Athleta, espnW, Gatorade, NBC Sports Group and Yahoo Sports.
WSF research has shown that sport participation provides many life-long benefits including health and wellness, goal-setting and mastery, discipline, confidence and leadership skills.
"The Women's Sports Foundation is an ally, advocate and catalyst for girls and women to reach their highest potential in sport and life," said Billie Jean King, WSF Founder.
The Women's Sports Foundation exists to enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life.