July 2012

Application for Director Asian Junior Tennis Tour 14 and Under and job description

The Asian 14/U Series is designed to assist in the development and promotion of tennis in the Asian region and improve ranking system for junior tennis in Asia for the 14/U age group - a tournament series that has the support of all member Nations of ATF and International Tennis Federation.

ITF Coaching July Newsletter

Upcoming ITF Regional Coaches Conferences by BNP Paribas- click here for details & information

Completed/ongoing courses in Colombia, Uzbekistan and Jordan

Job Vacancy in the United States

ITF Development report 2011. Click here to view


SECOND TOP-10 STAR, AND A TENNIS WIZARD CONFIRM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE MALAYSIAN OPEN, KUALA LUMPUR

The Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur 2012 is thrilled to announce tennis’ newest Top 10 player, and one of the craftiest and most exciting players on the ATP World Tour, have today confirmed their participation in the US$947,750 ATP 250 tournament, to be held September 22 to 30 at Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil.


ITF confirms Paszek's Olympic eligibility

The ITF Board of Directors voted to uphold the appeal of Tennis Austria against the decision of the ITF Olympic Committee that Tamira Paszek (AUT) was not eligible for the Olympic Tennis Event because she had not fulfilled the Fed Cup component of the Olympic Eligibility Rule.


Tennis Europe News - Issue 102

Inside this edition:

  • Federer back on top at Wimbledon
  • Preparing Wimbledon's grass courts for the Olympics

 

For full newsletter, please click http://www.TennisEurope.org


BMW Malaysian National Circuit Leg 4 2012

The first sponsored BMW Malaysian National circuit ended in a grand note, with a new champion in Syed Agil Syed Naguib who lost in the quarter final in leg 3, became the first winner of this rejuvenated tournament by beating Pruchya Isaro of Thailand, 76 (3) Pruchya retired in the second set . In the semi finals, Syed Mohd Agil defeated the number one seed, Ariez Elyaas Deen Heshaam, 63, 75. Pruchya downed Si Yew Ming, 64, 62.  In the Ladies singles, the number one seed, 17 year old Polina Merenkova of Uzbekistan, found the going tough succumbed to Theiviya Selvarajoo, 64, 64.Before heading to the final, Polina beat Archanaah Rajan in a three set tussle, 61, 36, 63.


BMW Malaysian National Circuit Leg 4 2012

We are now in the final stage of the tournament where the finalist for the Men's and Ladies Singles has been decided. The Men's final is between Syed Mohd Agil who upset the number one seed, Ariez Elyaas Deen Hesham, 63,75. The number 2 seed of the tournament was toppled by unseeded Pruchya Isarow of Thailand, 64,62. The final tomorrow is between Syed Mohd Agil and Pruchya Isarow.

ITF AGM concludes in Copenhagen

 ITF AGM concludes in Copenhagen

 

 

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, accompanied by Wimbledon doubles champion, Frederik Nielsen, officially opened the ITF Annual General Meeting in Copenhagen on Friday. The 2012 meeting was attended by 220 delegates, partners and staff. 

Awards for Services to the Game approved were by the AGM for Dr. Ernst Wolner of Austria, Koji Watanabe of Japan, Mahesh Bhupathi of India, Vladimir Lazarev of Russia, Sergio Elias of Chile and Petra Pichalova-Langrova of Czech Republic. The AGM also approved an Award for Services to the Game for Alberto Riba (ESP) recommended by the ITF Coaches Commission.

 

 

BEACH TENNIS: Italians triumph in Moscow

Italy overcame Brazil 2-0 to win the inaugural ITF Beach Tennis World Team Championship in Moscow. Simona Briganti and Laura Olivieri, and Alessandro Calbucci and Luca Meliconi secured victory for the No. 1 seeds.

ABOUT THE ITF: Class of 2012 inducted into Hall of Fame

Former world No. 1 stars Jennifer Capriati and Gustavo Kuerten, Spanish great Manuel Orantes, tennis industry innovator Mike Davies, and the late Randy Snow, a wheelchair tennis champion, have been inducted into Hall of Fame.

OLYMPIC TENNIS EVENT: Rested Rafa prepares for gold medal defence

After an early exit at Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal has been able to focus on returning to full fitness as he bids to launch another gold medal campaign at London 2012.

WHEELCHAIR: Kunieda, Vergeer, Wagner win Swiss Open titles

Shingo Kunieda of Japan, Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands and David Wagner of USA won the main draw singles titles at the 2012 Swiss Open.

DEVELOPMENT: Samir shines on North African touring team

Egyptian Sandra Samir was the star of the ITF/GSDF 18 & Under Touring Team to North Africa, winning the 12th Carthago Cup girls singles title and reaching the Tunisia Junior ITF doubles final.

ABOUT THE ITF: Wilander receives Jean Borotra Award

Sweden’s Mats Wilander has been honoured with the 2012 IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award, which was presented to him during the Wimbledon fortnight by outgoing IC Chairman Barry Weatherill.


BMW Malaysian National Circuit Leg 4 2012

The tournament gets into fourth gear with the Men’s quarter finals played today. True to form, Ariez Elyaas, the number one seed, beat Khoo Er Yang, 62, 75 to move into the semi finals which shall be played Tuesday.Also advanced, Syed Mohd Agil who trounced Mohd Ashaari, 63, 61. Pruchya Isaro, unseeded from Thailand disposed of Indonesian, Marco Sitepu, 62, 63. Si Yew Ming proved that he is the player to beat and won his quarter finals match in three sets, over Ahmad Deedat, 46, 64,75. The semi finals to be played Tuesday features Ariez Elyaas facing Syed Mohd Agil and the second semi finals is between Pruchya Isarow and veteran Si Yew Ming. This should be an exciting match to watch.


BMW Malaysian National Circuit Leg 4 2012

The tournament gets into fourth gear with the Men’s quarter finals played today. True to form, Ariez Elyaas, the number one seed, beat Khoo Er Yang, 62, 75 to move into the semi finals which shall be played Tuesday.Also advanced, Syed Mohd Agil who trounced Mohd Ashaari, 63, 61. Pruchya Isaro, unseeded from Thailand disposed of Indonesian, Marco Sitepu, 62, 63. Si Yew Ming proved that he is the player to beat and won his quarter finals match in three sets, over Ahmad Deedat, 46, 64,75. The semi finals to be played Tuesday features Ariez Elyaas facing Syed Mohd Agil and the second semi finals is between Pruchya Isarow and veteran Si Yew Ming. This should be an exciting match to watch.