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Lacoste Press Kit 2011
Press Kit LACOSTE S.A. The LACOSTE legend was born in 1933, when René Lacoste revolutionized mens’ fashion replacing the classical woven fabric, long-sleeved and starched shirts on the courts, by what has now become the classic LACOSTE polo shirt. 78 years after its creation, LACOSTE has become a « lifestyle » brand which allies elegance and comfort. The LACOSTE art of living expresses itself today through a large collection of apparel for women, men and children, footwear, fragrances, leather goods, eyewear, watches, belts, home textiles, mobile phones and fashion jewelry. LACOSTE founds its success on the essential values of authenticity, performance, and elegance. The crocodile incarnates today the elegance of the champion, René Lacoste, as well as of his wife Simone Lacoste and their daughter Catherine Lacoste, both also champions, in everyday life as on the tennis courts and golf courses. Key Figures (31/12/10) - 2 LACOSTE items sold every second worldwide. - Wholesale Turnover 1,4 billion euros, 90% of which is out of France Michel Lacoste is Chairman of the Board of LACOSTE S.A. since April, 2008. Christophe Chenut is CEO of LACOSTE S.A. since April, 2008. LACOSTE S.A. is owned 65% by the Lacoste family and 35 % by Devanlay (Maus family). LACOSTE S.A. owns simultaneously 10% of Devanlay, its worldwide clothing licencee. A worldwide presence in 114 countries The most important markets in order of importance are : the USA, France, Italy, UK and Spain ASIA EUROPE 18 * 48 * A selective distribution throughout - more than 1100 LACOSTE boutiques MIDDLE-EAST - more than 2000 «corners» in department stores AMERICA 13 * - specialized outlets and sports stores 26 * AFRICA 7 * OCEANIA 2 * * Number of countries by continent :21/02/11 date p u t s La Press Kit LACOSTE S.A. -
2020 Women’S Tennis Association Media Guide
2020 Women’s Tennis Association Media Guide © Copyright WTA 2020 All Rights Reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced - electronically, mechanically or by any other means, including photocopying- without the written permission of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Compiled by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Communications Department WTA CEO: Steve Simon Editor-in-Chief: Kevin Fischer Assistant Editors: Chase Altieri, Amy Binder, Jessica Culbreath, Ellie Emerson, Katie Gardner, Estelle LaPorte, Adam Lincoln, Alex Prior, Teyva Sammet, Catherine Sneddon, Bryan Shapiro, Chris Whitmore, Yanyan Xu Cover Design: Henrique Ruiz, Tim Smith, Michael Taylor, Allison Biggs Graphic Design: Provations Group, Nicholasville, KY, USA Contributors: Mike Anders, Danny Champagne, Evan Charles, Crystal Christian, Grace Dowling, Sophia Eden, Ellie Emerson,Kelly Frey, Anne Hartman, Jill Hausler, Pete Holtermann, Ashley Keber, Peachy Kellmeyer, Christopher Kronk, Courtney McBride, Courtney Nguyen, Joan Pennello, Neil Robinson, Kathleen Stroia Photography: Getty Images (AFP, Bongarts), Action Images, GEPA Pictures, Ron Angle, Michael Baz, Matt May, Pascal Ratthe, Art Seitz, Chris Smith, Red Photographic, adidas, WTA WTA Corporate Headquarters 100 Second Avenue South Suite 1100-S St. Petersburg, FL 33701 +1.727.895.5000 2 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Women’s Tennis Association Story . 4-5 WTA Organizational Structure . 6 Steve Simon - WTA CEO & Chairman . 7 WTA Executive Team & Senior Management . 8 WTA Media Information . 9 WTA Personnel . 10-11 WTA Player Development . 12-13 WTA Coach Initiatives . 14 CALENDAR & TOURNAMENTS 2020 WTA Calendar . 16-17 WTA Premier Mandatory Profiles . 18 WTA Premier 5 Profiles . 19 WTA Finals & WTA Elite Trophy . 20 WTA Premier Events . 22-23 WTA International Events . -
SPORT Die Schweiz Hat Ihn Wieder «Als Sähe Man Brasilianern Beim Fussball Zu» Frühstück Mit Dem Champion
NeuöZürcörZäitung SPORT Dienstag, 8.Juli 2003 Nr.15541 Wort zum Sport Die Schweiz hat ihn wieder Hallo, Nostradamus Das Gstaader Traditionsturnier begrüsst sein erdenschweres Aushängeschild Roger Federer Dieses Jahr wird der 500.Ge- gel. Gstaad, 7.Juli ler auf Sand im Saanenland bisher allerdings burtstag des französischen Me- unterdurchschnittlich ab (ein Erfolg, fünf Nieder- diziners und Astrologen Nostra- Erstmals seit zwölf Jahren, als Michel Stich lagen). Diesmal konzentriert sich Federer nur aufs damus (1503–1566) gefeiert, 1991 in London seinen Landsmann Boris Becker Einzel. Hermenjat würde sich über ein Fort- wenn auch leider nur ziemlich in den Senkel stellte, tritt der Wimbledon-Cham- kommen seines Aushängeschilds freuen, das am diskret. Dabei hätten gerade wir pion wieder am Swiss Open Gstaad an. Roger ersten Tag die Computer-Grafiken im Vorverkauf sportlich interessierten Zeitge- Federer landete im Privatjet einer in Genf domi- um sechzig Prozent nach oben rotieren liess. nossinnen und -genossen allen zilierten Firma um 18.12 Uhr auf dem Flugplatz Saanen, dessen unebene Piste vor mehr als einem Bereits am englischen Championships-Day Grund dazu, dem seiner Weis- hatte der Routinier Hermenjat kühl verschiedene sagungen wegen berühmt ge- Jahrzehnt saniert und neu asphaltiert worden war, damit die empfindliche Elektronik in den Flug- Flug-Szenarien kalkuliert, da der frühere Eis- wordenen Leibarzt von König hockey-Verteidiger um das Glatteis auch im Ten- KarlIX. Kränze der Dankbar- zeugen präzis arbeitet und die Jets bei jedem Wet- ter landen können. Der Schweizer Tennis-Tell nisgeschäft weiss. «Jeder Champion figuriert erst keit zu winden. Nirgendwo wie in der Draw, wenn ich ihn mit Handschlag be- im Reiche des Sports – sei's im trifft in Runde eins auf Spaniens Qualifikanten Marc Lopez ´ (ATP 190). -
THE ROGER FEDERER STORY Quest for Perfection
THE ROGER FEDERER STORY Quest For Perfection RENÉ STAUFFER THE ROGER FEDERER STORY Quest For Perfection RENÉ STAUFFER New Chapter Press Cover and interior design: Emily Brackett, Visible Logic Originally published in Germany under the title “Das Tennis-Genie” by Pendo Verlag. © Pendo Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, Munich and Zurich, 2006 Published across the world in English by New Chapter Press, www.newchapterpressonline.com ISBN 094-2257-391 978-094-2257-397 Printed in the United States of America Contents From The Author . v Prologue: Encounter with a 15-year-old...................ix Introduction: No One Expected Him....................xiv PART I From Kempton Park to Basel . .3 A Boy Discovers Tennis . .8 Homesickness in Ecublens ............................14 The Best of All Juniors . .21 A Newcomer Climbs to the Top ........................30 New Coach, New Ways . 35 Olympic Experiences . 40 No Pain, No Gain . 44 Uproar at the Davis Cup . .49 The Man Who Beat Sampras . 53 The Taxi Driver of Biel . 57 Visit to the Top Ten . .60 Drama in South Africa...............................65 Red Dawn in China .................................70 The Grand Slam Block ...............................74 A Magic Sunday ....................................79 A Cow for the Victor . 86 Reaching for the Stars . .91 Duels in Texas . .95 An Abrupt End ....................................100 The Glittering Crowning . 104 No. 1 . .109 Samson’s Return . 116 New York, New York . .122 Setting Records Around the World.....................125 The Other Australian ...............................130 A True Champion..................................137 Fresh Tracks on Clay . .142 Three Men at the Champions Dinner . 146 An Evening in Flushing Meadows . .150 The Savior of Shanghai..............................155 Chasing Ghosts . .160 A Rivalry Is Born . -
HEAD COACH As a Professional, Sampras Webster’S Highest International Singles Ranking Was No
2006 UCLA WOMEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH As a professional, Sampras Webster’s highest international singles ranking was No. 248, and her best in doubles was No. 142. Her professional highlights STELLA SAMPRAS include competing in both singles and doubles at the U.S. Open and Lipton Championships. She advanced to the U.S. Open second round in doubles and WEBSTER also competed in doubles at Wimbledon. She also won three satellite tournament HEAD COACH titles and competed in Team Tennis for the Wichita Advantage in 1992. Born in Potomac, Md., Sampras Webster moved to the Los Angeles area as 10TH SEASON a child and graduated from Palos Verdes High School. A top-three player in UCLA ‘91 Southern California and among the top-10 in the country as a junior, Sampras Webster claimed the CIF doubles title as a freshman and the singles title as a Overall Coaching Record: 150-83 (.644) senior in 1987. She capped her high school career by being named her school’s PAC-10 Coaching Record: 49-25 (.662) Athlete of the Year. The second-oldest of four children of Sam and Georgia Sampras, Stella considers Stella Sampras Webster enters her 10th season as the head coach of the UCLA the support of her entire family most signifi cant. Younger brother Pete demonstrated women’s tennis program with a career record of 150-83 (.644). Sampras Webster his level of support for Stella and the Bruin program when he personally endowed became only the third head coach in UCLA women’s tennis history when she a scholarship and assisted with the important fund-raising effort in Stella’s fi rst fall was named the successor to longtime head coach Bill Zaima, who announced at the helm. -
Tennis 2021 Usa the Best Balance Between Power and Control
TENNIS 2021 USA THE BEST BALANCE BETWEEN POWER AND CONTROL T-FIGHT RS 300 T-FIGHT RS 305 T-FIGHT RS 315 STRINGING WEIGHT HEADSIZE BALANCE LENGTH PATTERN BEAM GRIP STRUNG 315 g +/- 7g 310 mm X-Tra Feel Blazon 630 cm²/ 98 in² 68.5 cm/27 in. 16x19 22.5 mm No 315 11.1 oz +/- 7mm 10 HL sizes 2 to 4 305 g +/- 7g 325 mm X-Tra Feel Blazon 630 cm²/ 98 in² 68.5 cm/27 in. 18x19 22.5 mm No 305 10.8 oz +/- 7mm 6 HL sizes 2 to 4 300 g +/- 7g 320 mm X-Tra Feel Blazon 630 cm²/ 98 in² 68.5 cm/27 in. 16x19 22.5 mm No 300 10.6 oz +/- 7mm 6 HL sizes 2 to 4 RS SECTION YOKE CONNECTION The traditional squared section has been The yoke connection has been improved, redesigned to have 5 sides at specific angles. providing a more fluid racquet flex. Benefits: more power upon ball impact Benefits: more feel and stability T-FIGHT RSL 280 T-FIGHT RSL 295 STRINGING WEIGHT HEADSIZE BALANCE LENGTH PATTERN BEAM GRIP STRUNG 295 g +/- 7g 325 mm X-Tra Feel Blazon 645 cm²/ 100 in² 68.5 cm/27 in. 16x19 23 mm No 295 10.4 oz +/- 7mm 6 HL sizes 1 to 3 280 g +/- 7g 325 mm X-Tra Feel Blazon 645 cm²/ 100 in² 68.5 cm/27 in. 16x19 23 mm No 280 9.9 oz +/- 7mm 6 HL sizes 1 to 3 EZLOCK RSL SECTION Special eyelets for easier restringing Thicker RS Section for added power and tying of knots FOR ULTIMATE PRECISION TF-40 305 TF-40 315 STRINGING WEIGHT HEADSIZE BALANCE LENGTH PATTERN BEAM GRIP STRUNG 315 g +/- 7g 310 mm +/- 7mm X-TRA FEEL 630 cm²/ 98 in² 68.5 cm/27 in. -
United States Vs. Czech Republic
United States vs. Czech Republic Fed Cup by BNP Paribas 2017 World Group Semifinal Saddlebrook Resort Tampa Bay, Florida * April 22-23 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREVIEW NOTES PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES (U.S. AND CZECH REPUBLIC) U.S. FED CUP TEAM RECORDS U.S. FED CUP INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ALL-TIME U.S. FED CUP TIES RELEASES/TRANSCRIPTS 2017 World Group (8 nations) First Round Semifinals Final February 11-12 April 22-23 November 11-12 Czech Republic at Ostrava, Czech Republic Czech Republic, 3-2 Spain at Tampa Bay, Florida USA at Maui, Hawaii USA, 4-0 Germany Champion Nation Belarus at Minsk, Belarus Belarus, 4-1 Netherlands at Minsk, Belarus Switzerland at Geneva, Switzerland Switzerland, 4-1 France United States vs. Czech Republic Fed Cup by BNP Paribas 2017 World Group Semifinal Saddlebrook Resort Tampa Bay, Florida * April 22-23 For more information, contact: Amanda Korba, (914) 325-3751, [email protected] PREVIEW NOTES The United States will face the Czech Republic in the 2017 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Semifinal. The best-of-five match series will take place on an outdoor clay court at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa Bay. The United States is competing in its first Fed Cup Semifinal since 2010. Captain Rinaldi named 2017 Australian Open semifinalist and world No. 24 CoCo Vandeweghe, No. 36 Lauren Davis, No. 49 Shelby Rogers, and world No. 1 doubles player and 2017 Australian Open women’s doubles champion Bethanie Mattek-Sands to the U.S. team. Vandeweghe, Rogers, and Mattek- Sands were all part of the team that swept Germany, 4-0, earlier this year in Maui. -
ATP Challenger Tour by the Numbers
ATP MEDIA INFORMATION Updated: 20 September 2021 2021 ATP CHALLENGER BY THE NUMBERS Match Wins Leaders W-L Titles 1) Benjamin Bonzi FRA 49-11 6 2) Tomas Martin Etcheverry ARG 38-13 2 3) Zdenek Kolar CZE 29-18 3 4) Holger Rune DEN 28-7 3 5) Kacper Zuk POL 26-11 1 Nicolas Jarry CHI 26-12 1 7) Sebastian Baez ARG 25-5 3 Altug Celikbilek TUR 25-10 2 Juan Manuel Cerundolo ARG 25-10 3 Tomas Barrios Vera CHI 25-11 1 11) Jenson Brooksby USA 23-3 3 Gastao Elias POR 23-12 1 Win Percentage Leaders W-L Pct. Titles 1) Jenson Brooksby USA 23-3 88.5 3 2) Sebastian Baez ARG 25-5 83.3 3 3) Benjamin Bonzi FRA 49-11 81.7 6 4) Holger Rune DEN 28-7 80.0 3 5) Zizou Bergs BEL 19-6 76.0 3 6) Federico Coria ARG 18-6 75.0 1 7) Tomas Martin Etcheverry ARG 38-13 74.5 2 8) Arthur Rinderknech FRA 18-7 72.0 1 Botic van de Zandschulp NED 18-7 72.0 0 *Minimum 20 matches played* Singles Title Leaders ----- By Surface ----- Player Total Clay Grass Hard Carpet Benjamin Bonzi FRA 6 1 5 Sebastian Baez ARG 3 3 Zizou Bergs BEL 3 1 2 Jenson Brooksby USA 3 1 2 Juan Manuel Cerundolo ARG 3 3 Tallon Griekspoor NED 3 3 Zdenek Kolar CZE 3 3 Holger Rune DEN 3 3 Franco Agamenone ITA 2 2 Daniel Altmaier GER 2 2 Altug Celikbilek TUR 2 2 Mitchell Krueger USA 2 2 Tomas Martin Etcheverry ARG 2 2 Mats Moraing GER 2 2 Carlos Taberner ESP 2 2 Bernabe Zapata Miralles ESP 2 2 53 tied with 1 title each Winners by Age: 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 0 0 6 7 8 4 7 10 13 13 4 3 7 5 3 1 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 Youngest Final: Juan Manuel Cerundolo (19) d. -
Doubles Final (Seed)
2016 ATP TOURNAMENT & GRAND SLAM FINALS START DAY TOURNAMENT SINGLES FINAL (SEED) DOUBLES FINAL (SEED) 4-Jan Brisbane International presented by Suncorp (H) Brisbane $404780 4 Milos Raonic d. 2 Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 2 Kontinen-Peers d. WC Duckworth-Guccione 7-6 (4) 6-1 4-Jan Aircel Chennai Open (H) Chennai $425535 1 Stan Wawrinka d. 8 Borna Coric 6-3 7-5 3 Marach-F Martin d. Krajicek-Paire 6-3 7-5 4-Jan Qatar ExxonMobil Open (H) Doha $1189605 1 Novak Djokovic d. 1 Rafael Nadal 6-1 6-2 3 Lopez-Lopez d. 4 Petzschner-Peya 6-4 6-3 11-Jan ASB Classic (H) Auckland $463520 8 Roberto Bautista Agut d. Jack Sock 6-1 1-0 RET Pavic-Venus d. 4 Butorac-Lipsky 7-5 6-4 11-Jan Apia International Sydney (H) Sydney $404780 3 Viktor Troicki d. 4 Grigor Dimitrov 2-6 6-1 7-6 (7) J Murray-Soares d. 4 Bopanna-Mergea 6-3 7-6 (6) 18-Jan Australian Open (H) Melbourne A$19703000 1 Novak Djokovic d. 2 Andy Murray 6-1 7-5 7-6 (3) 7 J Murray-Soares d. Nestor-Stepanek 2-6 6-4 7-5 1-Feb Open Sud de France (IH) Montpellier €463520 1 Richard Gasquet d. 3 Paul-Henri Mathieu 7-5 6-4 2 Pavic-Venus d. WC Zverev-Zverev 7-5 7-6 (4) 1-Feb Ecuador Open Quito (C) Quito $463520 5 Victor Estrella Burgos d. 2 Thomaz Bellucci 4-6 7-6 (5) 6-2 Carreño Busta-Duran d. -
Football League, Rejected a Ited Future As Reasons
State golf tournaments Page 2 Lining up for Buckner Page3 Wisconsin State Journal Tuesday, July 27,1987, Section 2 • Letters to sports editor Page 4 With Wright out, Jaworski might be in By Tom Oates make some adjustment in their offer cooled when they acquired David becomes quite evident that the posi- to us," Schaeffer said Monday. Woodley from Pittsburgh on June 30 tion we've taken is most reasonable. Sports reporter Schaeffer termed the contract for a lOth-round draft pick. They re- But they're fixed at a point that is not Packer notes, NFL notes on Page 2 proposals "quite far apart," and said newed their interest last Tuesday, acceptable to us." It looks more and more like start- no date has been set for additional however, saying they did so because Schaeffer doesn't think the re- ing quarterback Randy Wright will talks. He said it would take at least it was apparent that Wright would not building Packers will sign Jaworski not be signed by the time the Green one full day of negotiations to reach be in camp on time. for more than they would sign Wright. Bay Packers officially open training an agreement. Jaworski, who has unsuccessfully He cited Jaworski's age — he's 10 camp Wednesday. Wright started every game last shopped his services around the Na- years older than Wright — and lim- It also looks more and more like season and made $185,000 in base sal- tional Football League, rejected a ited future as reasons. long-time Philadelphia Eagle quar- ary. -
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INTA Corporate Member List
Corporate Members Name Address City Address State Address Country 100x Group Hong Kong Hong Kong 1661, Inc. Los Angeles California United States 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. Carle Place New York United States 3M China Ltd. Shanghai Shanghai China 3M Company Saint Paul Minnesota United States 3M Deutschland GmbH Neuss Germany 3M India Ltd. Bangalore Karnataka India 3M Innovation Singapore Pte Ltd Singapore Singapore 3M KCI San Antonio Texas United States 3M United Kingdom PLC Bracknell Bracknell Forest United Kingdom 7-Eleven, Inc. Irving Texas United States AB Electrolux Stockholm Stockholms län Sweden Västra AB Volvo Göteborg Götalands län Sweden ABB ASEA Brown Boveri Ltd. Zürich Zürich Switzerland Abbott St.Paul Minnesota United States Abbott Laboratories Abbott Park Illinois United States Abbott Products Operations AG Allschwil Switzerland AbbVie Inc. Irvine California United States AbbVie Inc. North Chicago Illinois United States Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New Albany Ohio United States ABRO Industries, Inc. South Bend Indiana United States ACCO Brands Corporation Lake Zurich Illinois United States Activision Blizzard UK Ltd. Slough United Kingdom Activision Blizzard, Inc. Santa Monica California United States Activision Computer Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Shanghai Shanghai China Acument Intellectual Property Fenton Michigan United States Acushnet Company Fairhaven Massachusetts United States Aderans America Holdings, Inc. Beverly Hills California United States adidas Group Panama Panamá Panama Adidas Group, India Gurgaon Haryana India adidas International Marketing BV Amsterdam Netherlands adidas International, Inc. Portland Oregon United States ADOBE INC. San Jose California United States ADOBE INC. Tokyo Japan Aetna Inc. Hartford Connecticut United States Agilent Technologies, Inc. Santa Clara California United States Ahold Delhaize Licensing Sarl Genève Genève Switzerland AIDA Cruises Rostock Germany Aigle International S.A.