by Thomas Panayiotou | Oct 23, 2024 | News, Sport
The University of Wollongong Tennis Club is giving members the chance to improve their skills on a social and competitive level. UOW Tennis Club player Ben Petrevski said the club has been playing a significant role in enhancing not only his skills but the social...
by Thomas Panayiotou | Sep 23, 2024 | News, Sport
Nareena Hills Tennis Court Coordinator has released details of the upcoming final series with a mix of teams competing in the final fixtures. Coordinator Linda Bailey has announced the club won’t be the host of the finals this year, instead Fairy Meadows and Corrimal...
by Kristina Prentoska | May 11, 2016 | Sport
The French Open has underlined its commitment to tennis with the announcement of increased prize money for players, including wheelchair tennis players. Competitors at Roland Garros 2016 will receive $47 million in total prize money, a 14 per cent increase of $3.7...
by Paige Braunstein | Mar 23, 2016 | Sport
Claims of sexism in sport returned to the headlines this week after a tournament director claimed men “carried the sport”. During a press conference, Indian Wells tournament director Raymond Moore was asked about the importance of the tournament for the...
by Kristina Prentoska | Mar 16, 2016 | News
Frustrated with the racquet-stringing resources at tennis tournaments, Australian tennis player Rubin Statham was compelled to invent a portable stringing machine. Traditional racquet stringing machines can weigh up to 30kg, but the Pro Stringer weighs only 2kg....