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STRINGING MACHINES
NEW PRODUCTS
- ASHAWAY - HEAD
- PRINCE - TECNIFIBRE
INDUSTRY NEWS

ISSUE 8 - 2013

EUROPEAN RACQUET STRINGERS ASSOCIATION

RACQUETTECH
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CONTENTS

Features
06 New Products
14 Industry News
20 News Shorts
22 Stringing Machines

Industry News
- World Tennis Day
- Babolat Pure Strike
- PTR & TPA
- Tennis Day Showdown
- Road to Wimbledon
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My Serve Welcome to Issue 8 of RacquetTech Magazine!

RACQUETTECH EUROPE This issue of RacquetTech is an experimental issue as we

search new ways to make the magazine more attractive,
European Racquet Stringers Association more interesting and easier to read.
Director
Mark Maslowski We have switched servers and are using an interactive
companySymposium
now which will2014 give us more possibilities in the
ERSA Germany, Austria, Switzerland Manager
future.
Sanda Maslowski The dates for the 2014 ERSA Symposium will be April 11-14, Friday
1. At the top of the webpage you can click on Facebook
through Monday in Düsseldorf, Germany. We are expanding the
ERSA Australia and sendprogram
copiesand to everyone you know on Facebook. The
bringing in more presenters next year. To do this we
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Richard Parnell offering CS, MRT and PTS testing on Monday (and Tuesday if
smaller laptops. We will try to use a larger type and white
necessary). Last year with 37 participants we were full for one day
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PR for Advertisers in the coming issues.
ERSA Netherlands Manager
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month. Wilson is expanding their line of Spin rackets, which will
ERSA Greece Manager come out next month in Europe. Prince is introducing their 2014
George Pahiakos
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Vaclav Smat patterns.
We will try and keep you up to date on all the new prod-
ucts coming out. Lots of new racquets, strings, grips com-
FOUNDING MEMBERS The new Stringers Digest will be published next month and sent
Ashaway Babolat
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thewith
next 2 months. The next printed issue will be
2014 membership renewals in December and to all the
Head Isospeed publishedtwoNovember 27.members
and three year We will ininclude your invoice for
December.
Kirschbaum Luxilon 2014 membership dues in this issue.
Pacific Wilson Here is my adjusted schedule as of today if anyone has a chance to
CORPORATE MEMBERS
My Schedule forwith
meet up theme.
next 2 months
I will is:
be in the Düsseldorf office except for these
Ashaway Head November 9, 2013 Düsseldorf, Germany Pro Tour
dates, September 26 - October 6, Tokyo, Japan Open,Stringer
October 6- 10
Prince Isospeed Dubai.
Certification I will also be travelling doing workshops in October,
GOSEN Tecnifibre December November
24 - 31,and December.
2013 Abu Dhabi I will update my schedule
Mubadala World in the next
Ten-
issue with workshops in Italy (Racket Tuning), TenniscoachUK,
nis Championships
STRING SUPPLIER MEMBERS England, TIA UK Workshops and Certification – UK, Beginner /
Apollo Leisure Bow Brand January 26, 2014 ISPO,
Advanced Munich,
and Racket Tuning Workshops in Dusseldorf one
Kirschbaum Signum Pro Germanyweekend each month starting in October. December or January
Tyger / Tennis Planet January 27,2014-February 2, 2014
we will launch ERSA Ukraine and offer the first workshops there.
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT Davis Cup, France
Rod Cross I have another tournament and
workshops in January, February
TENNIS CONSULTANT Best wishesconfirmed, so I
Gabe Jaramillo
and March being
will update in the next issue.
Mark Maslowski
European Racquet Stringers Association Best wishes
Director - ERSA
Lenaustr. 38
40470 Düseldorf
DE Germany Mark Maslowski
Phone /Fax 0049(0)211-68814151
 New Certified Stringers, Master Racquet Technicians and Pro Tour Stringers.
ERSA now offers certification for different levels of stringers, from beginners to the top
professional stringers in the world. The first level is ERSA Stringer is for new stringers to
show they have completed a stringing course and learned to string correctly. Certified
Stringer is for stringing services, such as coaches, club stringers, shop string¬ers, after
passing a day of practical and written tests. Master Racquet Technician is for shop
stringers and owners who can tune racquets, string at a high level and have a broad
knowledge of products for their customers. Pro Tour Stringer certification is for MRTs
who are stringing at ATP and WTA tournaments. There are 3 levels for this certification,
Level 1, Level 2 and Master Pro Tour Stringer. The highest level, Master PTS is only given
to stringers who have proven themselves at professional tournaments for over 10 years.
NEW – Anyone with a Master Racquet Technician certification can take the Level 1 Pro
Tour Stringer certification without tournament experience. This will only be a practical
test. After five years, the applicant can apply to take the Level 2 certification. A resume
will be required with tournament experience. Master Pro Tour Stringer can be applied
for after 10 years and must be recommended from another Master PTS.

MASTER RACQUET STRINGERS

Tony Hoogendijk - Netherlands
PRO TOUR STRINGERS - LEVEL 1
Vasiliy Guryanov (USA)
Andrea Amaral (Brasil)
Ricardo Dipold (Brasil)
Nick Bergman (USA)
Bernie Chen (Taiwan)

STRINGS
MADE IN GERMANY
SINCE 1985
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New Products
Ashaway Introduces New and Improved UltraKill® 16 Racquetball String

-- Utilizes revolutionary Power Filament Technology™ design for maximum durability, superior
power, and improved tension control
-- Designed for top level players who need durability but do not want to sacrifice power or ball con-
trol

Ashaway Racket Strings has introduced a new and improved version of its popular UltraKill® 16
string for racquetball. Effecting what Ashaway describes as a "revolution in racquetball string tech-
nology," the new UltraKill 16 utilizes a combination of Zyex® filaments and a new Power Filament
Technology™ (PFT™) design. The result is a string that maximizes durability, provides superior
power, and maintains tension better than kindred strings.

Said Ashaway's Steve Crandall: "UltraKill 16 with PFT is a significant advance in string technology
for racquetball that will allow players to push their game to the limit. What we've done with PFT is
create an entirely new surface element of Zyex filaments in the jacket of the string that increases
ball control and spin, and optimizes power. It also enhances loop strength to reduce frame break-
age."

Ashaway has long been a leader in developing racket sport strings based on advanced Zyex
filament technology, which has allowed the company to develop a number of different string pack-
ages, and offer players a significant level of choice in playing characteristics. In UltraKill 16, the
dynamic stiffness of the Zyex filaments increases power and decreases string bed stiffness, while
its superior elongation increases resiliency and ball control.

Designed for professional and top level amateur players who need the durability of a heavy gauge
string to avoid breakage, but do not want to sacrifice power or ball control, the very thin Zyex fila-
ments in the UltraKill 16 jacket also minimize tension loss for more consistent performance. Bright
red in color, UltraKill 16 gauge (1.30 mm) strings are available for all players in 40 ft. sets and 360
ft. reels. Recommended stringing tension is up to 35 lbs.,
but Ashaway suggests using 10-20% less tension than
normally used for standard nylon strings.

Ashaway Racket Strings are made by Ashaway Line &

Twine Mfg. Co., the only U.S. manufacturer of string for
squash, tennis, racquetball, and badminton. Operated
by the Crandall family since 1824, Ashaway has been
making racquet strings since 1949, and is responsible
for several important technical innovations. Ashaway has
been the Official String of USA Racquetball for more than
ten years. Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co. also makes
braided products for medical and industrial applications.
For more information visit

www.ashawayusa.com
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April 11 – 14, 2014 Join us for 4 days of meeting top

stringers from around the
world, presentations and hands
Friday, April 11, 2014 on courses, private stringing
20:00 Friday Evening Meet and Greet Cocktails lessons from the tour pros. We
are limiting the Symposium to
Saturday, April 12, 2014 60 participants so sign up early.
We are negotiating with several
9:00 – 17:00 Presentations
hotels and will announce the
14:00 – 18:00 Stringing and Racket Testing – TC Blau-Schwarz venue and presentations in the
next issue of RacquetTech.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
9:00 – 17:00 Presentations & Workshops
12:00 – 17:00 Private Lessons

Monday, April 14, 2014

9:00 – 17:00 CS, MRT and Pro Tour Stringer Testing
9:00 – 14:00 Private Lessons

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TOMÁŠ BERDYCH NOW IN HEAD FOOTWEAR

HEAD is proud to announce that HEAD Racquet Rebel Tomáš Berdych is now playing with
HEAD tennis shoes.

The current world’s No. 6 tennis player and 2012 Davis Cup winner, steps on the courts in his
new footwear, the HEAD Sprint Pro, at the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris before participating in the
ATP Tour Finals and the 2013 Davis Cup Final with
the Czech Republic.

“The new HEAD Sprint Pro is among the best in

the game and I am very happy with the outcome
of the shoe,” says Berdych, who recommends the
YouTek™ Graphene™ Instinct racquet. “I am al-
ready playing HEAD racquets and have always felt
very much at home with the company, so wearing
HEAD footwear is a natural choice for me as I know
I can rely on the product.”

The HEAD Sprint Pro, part of HEAD’s new Speed

segment, is a lightweight construction which
combines control and speed with much needed
stability and durability. It features the best HEAD
footwear technologies such as HEAD TRINERGY
which provides active energy by absorbing the
energy on impact, transferring it from the heel to
the forefoot, and then releasing it again to maxi-
mize upward motion and provide full energy for
the next step.

Designed for aggressive players who do not want

to sacrifice style for performance, the HEAD
Sprint Pro model is made for all surfaces and
comes in two colorways, respectively, for men,
women and juniors.

www.head.com
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New Products

PRINCE TENNIS INTRODUCES FALL 2013

RACQUET COLLECTIONS
Classics Series and New Extreme String Pattern (ESP) Technology Highlight Launch
Prince (http://www.princetennis.com), a leading manufacturer and distributor of performance rac-
quet sports equipment, footwear and apparel, officially announced today the release of their Fall
2013 Racquet Collections including a Classics Series and new performance models featuring
their latest technological innovation Extreme String Pattern (ESP) Technology.

“This is an extremely important launch for Prince as it marks the beginning of a new era for the brand
and especially for the Prince consumer product strategy,” said Mike Ballardie, CEO of Prince Global
Sports. “Our 2013 - 2014 racquet line will meet the needs of every player at every level. No longer
will we be offering just one technology for all customers. We are listening to what the consumer
wants, and this is evident not only in the Fall release but will also be followed through in the new
product offerings planned for January 2014 and
future seasons.”

With the Classics Series racquets, Prince is

bringing back some of the most iconic, well-
loved and successful racquets in tennis histo-
ry – the Classic Graphite and the Classic Re-
sponse. Played by legendary players such as
Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter, Michael Chang
and Monica Seles, these best-selling models are
designed for players looking for enhanced spin
and control. The Classic Series line will include
the Classic Graphite 100, Classic Graphite
100 Longbody, Classic Graphite 107 and the
Classic Response 97.

Continuing to lead product innovation in tennis,

Prince will also introduce racquet models featur-
ing a new Extreme String Pattern (ESP) Tech-
nology delivering an aggressive string pattern
that is designed to provide up to 30% more spin.
The benefits of ESP will be enhanced in these
racquets with the inclusion of a built-in Double
Bridge vibration dampener that reduces rac-
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quet shock and string vibration, and EXO3 Technology that provides edge-to-edge performance
and a 54% larger sweet spot.

Racquets with ESP Technology will be available in the Premier Series, designed for the ultimate in
power and comfort (Premier 105 ESP and Premier 115L ESP); the Warrior Series, all-around rac-
quets with the perfect blend of power and spin (Warrior 100L ESP and Warrior 100 ESP); and the
Tour Series, ideal for players looking for more spin and control (Tour 100T ESP and Tour 98 ESP).

“Along with the ESP racquets, Prince will introduce a new string line as their racquets are now
designed to take advantage of the performance benefits of using a polyester string. Tour XC (Xtra
Control), is a highly durable polyester string with low friction designed to maximize string movement
and snapback. For even more spin, Tour XS (Xtra Spin) has a triangular shape to maximize spin
with added bite and snapback.
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In addition to the racquets and strings, Prince will release two new bag collections – an updated Tour M

Team Collection in two new colors and a retro inspired Y

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ries racquets. The Tour Team Collection will be available in MY

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include a racquet bag, circle duffle, and messenger bag.

Prince’s 2013 Fall collection of racquets, strings and bags

will be available in store and online starting October 21st.
For more information on Prince Tennis,

visit www.princetennis.com, or to follow Prince Tennis on

twitter go to @prince_tennis and on facebook at www.face-
book.com/PrinceTennis.
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New Products

Tecnifibre has introduced their 2014 TEAM line of ATP bags this month. The line
comes in black and red. Included are:

TEAM ATP 3R bag - Thermobag 3 Racquets - This bag consists of one racquet com-
partment, one accessory pocket and one “secured” pocket inside the side racquet pocket, two
large backpack handles with mesh comfort pads and one carrying handle. Dimensions: 31.1” L x
13” W x 4” H -
79cm x 33cm x 10cm

TEAM ATP 6R - Thermobag 6 Racquets - This bag has two racquet compartments, one
accessory pocket, one secured pocket inside the side racquet pocket, two large backpack handles
with mesh comfort pads and one carrying handle. Dimensions: 31.1” L x 13” W x 7.5” H -
79cm x 33cm x 19cm.

TEAM ATP 12R - Thermobag 12 Racquets - This bag consists of 2 racquet compart-
ments, 1 “central” compartment, 1 “heavy stuff” (water, balls…) pocket, 1 ventilated “shoe” pocket,
1 accessory pocket and “secured” pocket inside the side racquet pocket. The carrying system has
2 air mesh foamed backpack handles with ergonomic “S” design, 4 “air mesh comfort pads” that
absorb shocks at shoulders and hip and 2 carrying handles. Dimensions: 31.1” L x 13” W x 14.2”
H-
79cm x 33cm x 36 cm.

TEAM ATP BACKPACK - Backpack 2 Racquets - The backpack contains 1 racquet

compartment for up to 2 racquets, 1 large compartment, 1 accessory pocket and 2 foamed back-
pack handles.
Dimensions: 13” L x 19.7” W x 7.5” H - 33cm x 50cm x 19cm

www.tecnifibre.com
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Tecnifibre has introduced 3 new frames to their T-Fight

line for 2014. These frames round out the line along with the T-Fight
320 and T-Fight 325 we introduced earlier this year.

T-Fight 255 - This racquet was designed as a first adult rac-

quet for junior competitive players. It comes strung with TGV strings
and an ATP World Tour Dampener.

Weight - 255 g / 9 oz
Headsize - 645 cm² - 100”
Balance - 330 +/- 7mm (4 H.L)
Swingweight (Strung) - 292 +/- 8 Kg / cm²
Pattern - 16 x 20
Length - 68,5 cm /27”
Stiffness - 68 RA
Beam - 23 mm Straight Beam

T-Fight 280 - Designed for competitive players looking for

power and spin. The racquet comes stung with TGV and an ATP
World Tour Dampener.

Weight - 280 g / 9.9 oz

Headsize - 645 cm² - 100”
Balance - 325 +/- 7mm (6 H.L)
Swingweight (Strung) - 313 +/- 8 Kg / cm²
Pattern - 16 x 20
Length - 68,5 cm /27”
Stiffness - 67 RA
Beam - 23 mm Straight beam

T-Fight 295 TP - Designed for competitive yound players

looking to put more weight behind the ball.

Weight - 295 g / 10.4 oz +/- 4g

Headsize - 615 cm² - 95”
Balance - 325 +/- 4mm (6 H.L)
Swingweight (Strung) - 315 +/- 8 Kg / cm²
Pattern - 16 x 19
Length - 68,5 cm /27”
Stiffness - 66 RA
Beam - 21.5 mm Straight beam

www.tecnifibre.com
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Industry News
Second annual World Tennis Day
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and StarGames announced today that the second an-
nual World Tennis Day will take place on Monday, 3 March 2014.

World Tennis Day will center around a series of high profile special events, produced by Star-
Games, featuring current and former professional players, enhanced by activities generated by
the ITF’s National Associations around the globe to grow tennis participation. In 2014, the number
of cities hosting the special events will double from the inaugural year, with Bangkok and London
joining Hong Kong and New York.

World Tennis Day was staged for the first time in 2013 with 55 nations hosting participation events.
In addition, BNP Paribas Showdown events were held in New York and Hong Kong.

“World Tennis Day proved to be a very successful initiative, using high profile special events to
bring attention to the developmental activities of our member nations on every continent,” said ITF
President Francesco Ricci Bitti. “The enthusiasm and commitment of our National Associations to
World Tennis Day in its first year was inspiring and we expect an even greater take-up in 2014 and
beyond. March 3rd will be an important day in the international tennis calendar with huge focus on
our sport on World Tennis Day.”

“The first year of World Tennis Day really exceeded all our expectations. With two great events,
over 50 nations participating in the programme, television coverage in over 130 countries, and
trending on Twitter, we truly had a worldwide celebration of tennis,” said Jerry Solomon, President
and CEO of StarGames, Inc. “Looking to 2014, with events in Hong Kong, Bangkok, London and
New York, we will be in four of the world’s biggest financial and tourism centres, and anticipate
even more nations to participate in grassroots programmes, giving us a platform for truly bringing
the world together to play tennis.”

In New York, the 2014 BNP Paribas Showdown will once again take place at Madison Square
Garden and be part of the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) Tennis Night in America ini-
tiative. The MSG event will feature Novak Djokovic playing Andy Murray, as well as Bob and Mike
Bryan taking on John and Patrick McEnroe.

Information about the events in Bangkok, Hong Kong and London, including venue, players and
ticket sales, will be released in the coming weeks.

Babolat strikes again with Pure Strike

Tennis is constantly evolving, and Babolat innovates for players by observing the evolution of
their game. Born out of research and feedback from players, the Babolat Pure Strike is an all-new
racket model. Designed for “First Strikers” who have an attack-based game and take the ball early,
this racket offers reactivity and precision, thanks to a hybrid frame construction (both square and
elliptic) with specific technologies. The Babolat Pure Strike racket will be available at authorized
retail outlets starting mid-January 2014.

Two player profiles

As a brand specialized in tennis, Babolat observed that the majority of players today are baseline
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players. These players fall into two categories based on their position on the line at the moment
they hit the ball: “Punchers,” who hit the ball at the top of the bounce while staying behind the line,
and “First Strikers,” who have a forward game, playing the ball on the rise.

Babolat Pure Strike: a racquet for “First Strikers”

“First Strikers” primarily play inside the baseline. They play forward, taking the ball early when it’s
on the rise, and use the speed of their opponent’s ball to generate power. They need a racket that
is both reactive and precise, because they use every corner of the court to overwhelm their oppo-
nent and get the advantage. The Babolat Pure Strike is particularly well suited for them.

“Thanks to a new hybrid frame construction (square and elliptic), the Babolat Pure Strike racket of-
fers more reactivity at ball impact than any other racket in this segment. ‘First Strikers’ will find the
perfect balance between reactivity and precision,” said Gael Moureaux, Babolat rackets product
manager.

Combination of technology and know-how

To complement the worldwide best-selling racket models — Babolat Pure Drive, Babolat Aeropro
Drive and Babolat Pure Storm — Babolat now offers a new racket with a sleek design: carbon
grey paired with neon red.

With the future in mind, the Babolat Pure Strike integrates technologies developed specifically for
maximizing reactivity and precision.

The Babolat Pure Strike will be available mid-January 2014. For a list of authorized Babolat retail-
ers, please visit Babolat.com

babolat.com - Facebook.com/Babolat - #STRIKEFIRST

PTR and TPA renew partnership through 2016

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Tennis Canada announced that the successful partnership
between the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) and PTR has been renewed for three more
years with a new contract commencing in January 2014.

“We are very pleased to be extending our relationship with PTR, as it has really been a great
partnership over the past three years,” said Ari Novick, Director of Coaching & Competition Devel-
opment, Tennis Canada. “PTR offers a number of added benefits to our TPA members, and this
continued partnership will further help our goal of growing and developing the profession of tennis
coaching across Canada.”

Originally introduced into the TPA in 2011, PTR provides subscriptions to TennisPro and Tenni-
sOne - which offer valuable educational articles for tennis coaches - plus access to special PTR
educational events and symposia, and additional seminars to be held within Canada. PTR benefits
are available to Level 2 TPA members.

“Over the last three years, the partnership between PTR and TPA has proven the game of tennis
can benefit greatly by having two quality organizations working together to improve our sport,” said
Dan Santorum, CEO of PTR.
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TPA, which will be entering its 10th year in 2014, aims to grow the profession of tennis coaching through-
out Canada. More than 2,800 certified instructors, coaches and club professionals across the country are
members of TPA and have access to its numerous benefits, including but not limited to: regular communi-
cation from Tennis Canada on all of the latest news and upcoming events; access to the latest job postings;
exclusive discounts to a variety of tennis products; and access to many online coaching resources. For
more information on the TPA and how to become a member, please visit tpacanada.com.

Founded in 1976, PTR is the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals with more than
14,600 members in 117 countries. Recognized worldwide, PTR’s mission to grow the game is executed
through educating, certifying and servicing tennis teachers and coaches around the globe. PTR member-
ship offers extensive educational materials, opportunities, career assistance and many other significant
resources. It has the greatest percentage of multicultural and women members of any such organization.
Tennis Europe Junior Masters
The elite Tennis Europe Junior Masters event was held in Reggio Calabria, Italy, from 4-6 October, and
saw new champions crowned in all four categories. Mate Valkusz of Hungary and Ioana Minca from Roma-
nia won the boys’ and girls’ 16 & Under titles respectively, while Italian Samuele Ramazzotti and Russia’s
Evgeniya Levashova won the boys’ and girls’ 14 & Under competitions. Ramazzotti’s presence in the 14 &
Under event final created a buzz of excitement around the Circolo del Tennis ‘Rocco Polimeni’ Club and he
and his Belarussian opponent Jurij Rodionov contested the final in front of a sizeable crowd on the Campo
Centrale. A runner-up at the European Junior Championships in July and winner of the prestigious‘Les Pe-
tits As’ tournament in Tarbes, Ramazzotti was the top seed in his event and prevailed 6-3 6-2 in what was a
high quality encounter and received the biggest cheer of the day.

Tennis Europe Top Executives Meeting

The 37th edition of the Tennis Europe Top Executives Meeting was held in Helsinki from 15-16 October,
where the event was hosted by the Finnish Tennis Association. 22 of Tennis Europe’s member nations were
represented at the conference, which is intended for the chief executive officers and/or general managers
of the European federations and serves as a forum for a discussion of contemporary issues affecting the
administration of the sport and for sharing of best practices. The two-day conference was preceded by
a meeting of the Development Committee and was attended by the Presidents of Tennis Europe and the
Finnish Tennis Association, Jacques Dupré and Matti Virtanen. The meeting began with presentations from
the host nation, Tennis Europe and the International Tennis Federation before the delegates took part in
afternoon working group sessions addressing issues related to participation programmes.

Famous four to star in World Tennis Day London Showdown

Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Pat Cash and Ivan Lendl will return to London to recreate two historic Wim-
bledon finals by playing in the World Tennis Day Showdown at Earls Court on 3 March 2014.

The event will form part of a series of World Tennis Day Showdowns, with matches also taking place in
Bangkok, Hong Kong and New York on 3 March.

Cash and Lendl, who faced off in the 1987 Wimbledon final, will open the evening as Lendl tries to avenge
a defeat that handed the Australian his lone Grand Slam title, before Agassi renews his rivalry with Sam-
pras.

“I am looking forward to coming to London to play against Pat next March,” said Lendl, currently coach of
reigning Wimbledon champion Andy Murray. “The London fans have always been knowledgeable about
tennis and, through Andy, I have developed a closer relationship over the past two years so this will be a
special night for me.”
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“We are excited to be bringing World Tennis Day to London,” said Jerry Solomon, President and CEO of
StarGames, Inc, the event promoter. “With the rich history of tennis in the UK, an iconic venue in Earls
Court and a field of players that has thrilled the London audience for years, the Showdown should provide
memorable moments for the spectators and make Earls Court the place to be on 3 March.”

Agassi and Sampras played each other 34 times during their professional careers, with Sampras coming
out on top of 20 of those meetings. They twice met at Wimbledon, with Sampras winning both their 1993
final and a quarterfinal clash in 1993.

This clash will come three years after Agassi and Sampras played each other in the BNP Paribas Show-
down event at a sold-out Madison Square Garden in New York, where Sampras won 63 75.

The inaugural World Tennis Day was held in 2013, and was created as a cooperative venture between the
International Tennis Federation and StarGames to promote participation in the sport through high-profile
Showdown events on the same day as grassroots participation events are held at clubs and courts around
the globe. This year, World Tennis Day saw 55 nations participate by hosting events.

Tickets for the World Tennis Day Showdown at Earls Court will go on sale on November 25. For more infor-
mation, visit www.worldtennisday.com.
Read more at http://www.itftennis.com/about/news/articles/famous-four-to-star-in-world-tennis-day-london-showdown.aspx#6CAxr7elQBYM2XcQ.99

India to host first Wimbledon event outside UK

The Wimbledon Foundation, the charitable and development arm of the All England Club and the Wimble-
don Championships has announced the launch of ‘The Road to Wimbledon in India’, a new initiative aimed
at boosting the development of junior tennis in the country.

India is the first country where Wimbledon has run an event of this kind outside the UK.

In partnership with the All India Tennis Association (AITA), the Wimbledon Foundation unveiled plans to
increase tennis opportunities for junior players with the establishment of two National 14 and Under events
in Delhi and Mumbai in January 2014, culminating in a Junior Masters tournament in Delhi in April 2014.

The finalists of the Masters will be invited to the UK National Finals held at the All England Club, Wimble-
don, in August 2014.

In addition, the Wimbledon Foundation will stage a series of educational tennis clinics to be given by Dan
Bloxham, Head Coach of the All England Club, which will be held during the January events in Delhi and
Mumbai. Further details will be announced nearer the time.

Philip Brook, Chairman of the All England Club, said: “Launching The Road to Wimbledon in India is a first
for the Wimbledon Foundation and represents an exciting, imaginative and important development. We
are greatly appreciative of the help and organisation of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and we look
forward both to a long and successful partnership, and to welcoming the first finalists to the lawns of the All
England Club at our UK National Finals in August 2014.”

Anil Khanna, President of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) said: “It is with much pleasure that the
AITA have been asked by the Wimbledon Foundation to expand The Road to Wimbledon events in our
country. We are very keen on extending the opportunities for juniors to play tennis and the direct link with
Wimbledon will raise awareness of these opportunities, while at the same time young players will benefit
from the educational clinics given by Dan Bloxham.”
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Industry News
WTA NAMES RYAN SANDILANDS AS
REGIONAL CEO OF ASIA-PACIFIC
· Veteran sports and entertainment executive to lead WTA’s APAC growth strategy
· With WTA Championships set for 5‐year run in Singapore and record number of
tournaments in China and Asia‐Pac, women’s tennis is growing
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA – The Women’s Tennis Association announced today the
appointment of Ryan Sandilands as the regional CEO, Asia Pacific. Sandilands, who will be
based out of a new WTA office in Singapore set to open in January 2014, will be responsible for
driving the WTA’s growth strategy throughout Asia‐Pacific, including business development,
government relations, marketing, operations and media distribution. With the year‐end WTA
Championships to be staged in Singapore from 2014‐2018 and a record number of tournaments
in China and Asia‐Pacific, the naming of Sandilands represents a significant strategic
investment to drive the growth of the world’s leading sport for women in some of the fastest
growing markets in the world. Sandilands will begin in his new role in the coming months and
report to WTA Chairman & CEO Stacey Allaster.

ATP AND PROSERIES ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP

The ATP and PROSERIES have announced a new partnership in which PROSERIES Ice Wraps become
the official ice wrap of the ATP World Tour. The Sports Medicine company receives worldwide marketing
rights for 2 years through 2015.
PROSERIES manufactures a line of ice wraps used to control pain, inflammation and aid healing. The ice
wraps are joint specific and allow athletes to apply ice with compression to common and hard to reach
areas including elbows, knees and shoulders. PROSERIES ice wraps are made in the USA.
PROSERIES will become an official supplier of the ATP Tour and provide products to ATP Physiotherapists
and players on Tour.

WTA AND USANA TRUE HEALTH FOUNDATION

CONTINUE WINNING PARTNERSHIP
• Donation made at TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships-Istanbul
• $65,000 donated to the USANA True Health Foundation since 2011
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has today made a donation of $5,000 to
the
USANA True Health Foundation, a not-for-profit charity whose mission is to provide the most critical
human necessities to those suffering or in need. The WTA’s ongoing support of the USANA True Health
Foundation has seen $65,000 donated to the Organization since 2011.
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Industry News
At the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships in Istanbul earlier today, WTA Chairman and CEO Stacey
Allaster and USANA Brand Ambassador Sloane Stephens announced the donation to the USANA True
Health Foundation.
USANA Health Sciences, a global nutritional supplements company, created the USANA True Health
Foundation to rapidly and effectively help deserving populations worldwide in times of need, and to
help improve both their health and living conditions. This includes, but is not limited to providing
nutrition, clothing, shelter, medical assistance and health education. The foundation was created by Dr.
Myron Wentz, USANA’s founder, and USANA CEO Dave Wentz, to help expand and enhance the
company’s on-going charitable efforts.
USANA is one of the WTA’s leading partners and serves as its Official Health Supplement Supplier. Since
2006, the company has provided high-quality nutritional supplements and meal replacement products
to over 160 WTA players, including USANA Ambassadors, Kim Clijsters, Samantha Stosur, Sloane
Stephens, Zheng Jie, Aleksandra Wozniak and Liezel Huber.

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Draws have been made for the 2014 Davis Cup
by BNP Paribas Europe/Africa Zone Groups
I & II first round ties due to be played from 31
January-2 February, and are as follows (teams
with right to host listed first):
Group I – Croatia vs. bye, Russia vs. Poland,
Israel vs. bye, Slovenia vs. Portugal, Ukraine
vs. Romania, Sweden vs. bye, Slovak Republic
vs. Latvia, Austria vs. bye.
Group II – South Africa vs. Monaco, Norway
vs. Lithuania, Finland vs. Bulgaria, Bosnia &
Herzegovina vs. Greece, Belarus vs. Ireland,
Moldova vs. Egypt, Morocco vs. Luxembourg,
Denmark vs. Cyprus.
The ITF has launched a new version of Tennis
iCoach at www.tennisicoach.com with improved
functionality for iPads and mobile devices.
The full line up for 2014’s season-opening
Hyundai Hopman Cup has been announced.
The event will feature five European teams –
Poland (Jerzy Janowicz & Agnieszka Radwan-
ska), France (Jo-Wilfried Tsonga & Alize Cor-
net), Czech Republic (Radek Stepanek & Petra
Kvitova), Italy (Andreas Seppi & Flavia Pen-
netta) and Spain (Tommy Robredo & Anabel
Medina Garrigues). They will be joined by the
USA (John Isner & Sloane Stephens), Canada
(Milos Raonic & Eugenie Bouchard) and the
hosts Australia (Bernard Tomic & Sam Stosur).
Former world #1 Carlos Moya has replaced
Alex Corretja as Spain’s Davis Cup captain.
The British Lawn Tennis Association has re-
newed existing partnerships with Nike and
Babolat until 2017.
German sports broadcaster Sport1 has re-
newed the rights to the ATP World Tour until the
end of 2016 and will be able to show all Mas-
ters 1000 and 500 series events, totalling up
400 hours of live tennis per year.
Serena Williams ended the 2013 season with
prize money of $12,385,582. The only player
ever to earn more in a single season was No-
vak Djokovic in 2012. Just 20 female players
have earned more than Serena’s 2013 tally in
their entire careers.
Li Na’s post-WTA Championships ranking of #3
makes her the highest ever ranked female play-
er from Asia. She previously shared the honour
with former world #4 Kimiko Date-Krumm.
Andy Roddick and James Blake have joined
the PowerShares Series of legends tennis
events, where they will play alongside the likes
of Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe
and Ivan Lendl over six weeks in February and
March.
The new Serbian national airline, Air Serbia,
has named its first plan, an Airbus A319 after
Novak Djokovic.
Coaching changes: Eugenie Bouchard has split
with Nathalie Tauziat, while Laura Robson will
no longer work with Miles Maclagan. Jo-Wilfried
Tsonga is now working with Thierry Ascione
and Nicolas Escude, while Grigor Dimitrov has
joined up with Tsonga’s former coach Roger Ra-
sheed. Roger Federer is no longer working with
Paul Annacone.
California Products Buy Rebound Ace California
Products Corporation, makers of Decoturf and
Plexipave bought out Rebound Ace Sports of
Brisbane, Australia. Rebound Ace, the makers
of a cushioned rubber sports surface. Rebound
Ace had been used at the Australian Open for
20 years as well as Davis Cup and Fed Cup ties
and other international tournaments. Chairman
Chris Canty, along with several other Rebound
Ace employees will join California Products.
Australian Fitness Organizations Endorse
Cardio Tennis – Fitness Australia and Physi-
cal Activity Australia have given a boost to
Cardio Tennis. This is the first traditional sport
endorsed by the two organizations, comprising
over 30,000 fitness coaches. The organizations
can work together to show the fitness benefits
of tennis.
The ITF suspended Marin Cilic of Croatia for
positive testing of Nikethamide at the BMW
Open in May. The ITF accepted his statement
that he inadvertently had taken the drug in glu-
cose tablets and reduced his suspension from 2
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years to 9 months. sporting practice and ordering Tunisian player

Sloane Stephans contract with Under Armour
has created a lot of interest in her clothing. The
clothes she wears are not for sale and Under
Amour stated they will start producing tennis
clothes in 2015 for the public. Stephans will
have new outfits for all the Grand Slams, Indian
Wells and Miami in 2014.
Palm Beach County will host the 2014 World
Senior Championships, the largest amateur
tournament in the world. The tournament takes
place from April 21- May 4. The tournament is
expecting 1,600 participants in 2014.
A group lead by David Palmer, squash legand
and world champion, has taken over Black
Knight USA. The new USA distribution of the
Canadian Squash manufacturer will set up
headquarters in Orlando, Florida.
NBC in the USA will produce a new sitcom
about an ex-tennis pro, played by Rob Lowe.
The show revolves around an ex-doubles cham- on beach tennis, the rise of the sport in Poland,
pion who, though bad luck and bad investments, and an interview with ITF President Francesco
lost everything and ended up as a teaching pro
at a golf and tennis club.
At its regularly scheduled meeting in Cagliari,
Italy, the ITF Board of Directors found that the
Tunisian Tennis Federation was in breach of the
ITF Constitution by interfering with international
Malek Jaziri not to compete against Israeli
player Amir Weintraub at the 2013 Tashkent
Challenger in October.
Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Pat Cash and
Ivan Lendl will return to London to recreate
two historic Wimbledon finals by playing in the
World Tennis Day Showdown at Earls Court
on 3 March 2014. The event will form part of a
series of World Tennis Day Showdowns, with
matches also taking place in Bangkok, Hong
Kong and New York on 3 March.
The ITF and Tennis Australia have announced
that Paul Kilderry will be the new tournament
director of the Hyundai Hopman Cup. A former
professional tennis player, Kilderry will be the
first West Australian to run the State’s most
prestigious tennis event, having served as the
Deputy Event Director last year. The Autumn
2013 issue of ITFWorld magazine is now avail-
able to read online. This edition has features
Ricci Bitti about his role as president of the As-
sociation of Summer Olympic International Fed-
erations. It includes a round-up of September’s
action in Davis Cup by BNP Paribas, and looks
back at the US Open.

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38518 Gifhorn
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Telefon:0178-8178804
www.gamma-deutschland.de
Pacific
Pacific-Entermark GmbH
PACIFIC International
Porschestrasse 4-6
73269 Hochdorf
Germany
www.pacific.com
Prince
Prince International
Prince Global Sports, LLC.
Prince House,
116 High Street Hampton Hill,
Middlesex TW12 1 NT UK
www.princetennis.com
Stringway
Duinroosweg 57
1759 HG Callantsoog
The Netherlands
el. +31 (0)224-581458
Email: stringway.fred@gmail.
com
Tecnifibre
BP5, RD307
78810 Feucherolles, France
www.tecnifibre.com
Tiger
Tennis Planet
Torenallee 20
5617 BC Eindhoven
NL Netherlands
Wise
7649 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90046(888)
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www.tennishead.com
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3-23-13 Yushima, Bunkyo-Ku,
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YONEX U.K. Ltd.
YONEX House, 74 Wood Lane,,
White City, London, W12 7RH,
United Kingdom
YONEX GmbH
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str, 11
47877 Willich, Germany
Xtreme
Klip Europe
Prinseveld 47, 5469 VX Erp
Telephone: + 31 (0) 413 310 870
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