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Château Élan Announces Addition to Tennis Program

Chateau Elan aerial view
Château Élan Winery & Resort has added tennis veteran Tim Dutton to its activities team as head tennis professional. In this role, Dutton will be...

The Broadmoor and Sea Island Publish Cookbooks to Commemorate Milestone Anniversaries

Cookbook covers for The Broadmoor and Sea Island resorts
The family behind the award-winning Broadmoor and Sea Island resorts has published two cookbooks to commemorate their 100th and 90th anniversaries, respectively. Written by Sarah...

Doubles Science – The Return

Women's doubles team serving
By Jim Richards, Smoke Rise Pro Return tactics depend on serve speed. Assuming the first serve is fast enough to prevent you from hitting short...

How Mentally Tough Are You?

Close up of human eye on digital technology background
By Luke Jensen, French Open Doubles Champion Watching the US Open (and all the grand slams) is so much fun! What always stands out to me...

Rolling for Recovery

Foam roller on mat at the crossfit gym
By Melissa Baudo Marchetti, PT, DPT, SCS, MTC The best-kept secret to maximizing your performance and keeping you active is simple: “Recover better.” The use...

The US Open Era Surfaces

US Open court
By Sebastian Nunez, BB&T Atlanta Open Ball Boy In 1969, on an overcast day at the US Open final, Rod Laver was slipping and sliding...

ALTA Plays Matchmaker of a Different Sort

The bridal party photo was taken at the net, and then the couple and guests played a few rounds. The décor included ALTA tennis balls, and the groom's bowtie, boutonniere, buttons and cufflinks featured racquets.
ALTA has a way of getting into your blood. Just ask Charity Schneider. The former ALTA member moved from Kennesaw to Spokane in 2009. She...

A Big ‘Thank You’ to all ALTA Members

By Eddie Gonzalez, BB&T Atlanta Open Tournament Director   A big “thank you” to all ALTA members: It looks like ALTA members and Atlanta-area tennis fans...

Wheelchair Tournament Draws National Talent

America Wheelchair Tournament at Richard Craig Park
Wheelchair athletes from all over the United States descended on McDonough this spring for the multiday America Wheelchair Tournament at Richard Craig Park. More than...

Two Georgia Tennis Centers Earn USTA Awards

James Creek Tennis Center
The USTA has honored two Georgia facilities as part of this year’s USTA outstanding facility awards. The James Creek Tennis Center and Jekyll Island...