sign in sign up
<<
Home , 2016 Miami Open, 2019 US Open (tennis), Amanda Anisimova, Coco Gauff, Fabio Fognini, Lacoste

the perfect match 2020 media kit Media Connecting Tennis With Fans Channel On All Platforms

Tennis .Com

Tennis Channel Plus— OTT

Tennis Tennis Channel Magazine APP

Social SBGTV Television Stations Tennis Magazine is the premier print provider of tennis lifestyle and professional tour- nament coverage. Appealing to both the fan and the player, the sport’s longest published and most influencial magazine offers a comprehensive and authoritative look at one of the nation’s most popular sports across all aspects of the game. From the latest pro game and player news to health, fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, travel and gear; Tennis Magazine covers it all while targeting the most passionate and engaged fans.

MARCH / APRIL 2018

tennis.com

TCM.Cover.091819a.indd 4 9/18/19 12:30 PM Tennis Magazine’s Audience: Well-Rounded Beyond the Court Rate Base: 400,000 Total Audience: 1,000,000

Demographics:

Adults 18-34: 37.5%

Adults 35-64: 50.8%

Median Age: 40

Married/Dual Decision Makers: 84%

Passionate Tennis Players Played in Past Year

Tennis Magazine 53.7% + 191% Above Average Average Affluent A18+ 18.5% Median HHI: $188,600

Net Worth: $1,527,400

Median HHI $150k+: 73%

College Education: Some college or more = 95%

C-Level: +164% above average

Top Management: +67% above average

SOURCES: 2019 IPSOS Affluent Survey USA Tennis

Magazine 2020 Rates

111 1 FullFul FulPg ll PgPg $40, $40,$40,000 000000 Full Pg $40,000 2/32/3 2/3Pg PgPg 30,59530,30,595595 2/3 Pg 30,595 1/21/2 1/2Pg PgPg 24,46224,24,462462 1/2 Pg 24,462 1/31/3 1/3Pg PgPg 17,29617,17,296296 1/3 Pg 17,296 111 1 2nd 2n2n dd $45, $45,$45,307 307307 2nd $45,307 3rd 3rd3rd 42,63542,42, 635635 3rd 42,635 4th 4t4t hh 53,26553,26553,265 4th 53,265

FullFul FulPg ll PgPg $20,810$20,810$20,810 $13,$13,$13,885885885 Full Pg $20,810 $13,885 1/21/2 1/2Pg PgPg 13,02313,02313,023 8,7518,7518,751 1/2 Pg 13,023 8,751 1/31/3 1/3Pg PgPg 9,027 9,0279,027 6,066,6,4060644 1/3 Pg 9,027 6,064

For more information please contact the Integrated Sales Director, Rory Ellis at [email protected]

ForFo Fomror remm ooinforere iirmatinfonformatirmation,onon,, For more information, pleasepleaseplease con cctactonontacttact our ou ouPubrr PPlisububhliserlis,hherer,, please contact our Publisher, JeffJeffJeff Williams WilliamsWilliams at atat Jeff Williams at jwilliamsjwilliamsjwilliams@te@@nnteteis.cnnnnis.comis.comom [email protected] 2020 Tennis Magazine On-Sale/Closing/ Materials Due

2020 ISSUES

January/February Ad Close: 11/25/2019 Materials Due: 11/27/2019 On-Sale Date: 1/7/2020

March/April Ad Close: 1/27/2020 Materials Due: 1/29/2020 On-Sale Date: 3/10/2020

May/June Ad Close: 3/16/2020 Materials Due: 3/18/2020 On-Sale Date: 4/28/2020

July/August Ad Close: 5/4/2020 Materials Due: 5/6/2020 On-Sale Date: 6/19/2020

September/October Ad Close: 7/6/2020 Materials Due: 7/8/2020 On-Sale Date: 8/18/2020

November/December Ad Close: 9/21/2020 Materials Due: 9/23/2020 On-Sale Date: 11/3/2020 Tennis Magazine 1192020 Advertising

Mechanical & Specs Ad Requirements

Standard Units 1 Other acceptable formats include TIFF or EPS, in which all fonts and images must be embedded. Spread 16.25” x 10.75” 16” x 10.5” 15” x 10” We will not accept any native application files such as Quark Full Page or InDesign. Materials should be 8.25” x 10.75” 8” x 10.5” 7” x 10” supplied via email or FTP. Total ink density should not exceed 2/3 Vertical 5.625” x 10.75” 5.375” x 10.5” 4.875” x 10” 300%. All required trapping must be included in the file. Use only postscript fonts. Images for 4/C 1/2 Vertical 4.125” x 10.75” 3.875” x 10.5” 3.5” x 10” ads must be submitted as high resolution (300 dpi or higher) 1/2 Horizontal 8.25” x 5.375” 8” x 5.125” 7” x 4.875” CMYK files. Ads created in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher or any other word processing 1/2 H. Spread 16.25” x 5.375” 16” x 5.125” 15” x 4.875” program will not be accepted.

1/3 Vertical 3” x 10.75” 2.75” x 10.5” 2.25” x 10” Please provide SWOP color proofs 1/3 Square N/A N/A 4.875” x 4.875” for color guidance on press. The supplied color guidance must meet all SWOP specifications and must 1/6 Vertical N/A N/A 2.25” x 4.875” include a CMYK color bar for quality control. Unless SWOP approved, Inkjet color proofs are not an accurate representation of color and can only be accepted Marketplace Units for content accuracy. These sizes allow for 0.125” trim at top, bottom and sides. Keep live matter 0.25” from All special units, including Full Page 7” x 9.625” trim. Allow 0.1875” safety at gatefolds, inserts, region al splits gutter of each page for type and the use of spot colors must be discussed in advance with 4.875” x 9.625” running across gutter. Perfect 2/3 Vertical the Production Department to alignment of type or design determine mechanical feasibility 1/2 Horizontal 7” x 4.75” across gutter of two facing and requirements. This information, pages cannot be supplied for along with due dates, print orders, positioning purposes. sizes and shipping instructions, 1/3 Vertical 2.25” x 9.625” will also be provided. Please contact: Joe Scarpulla at 1/3 Square 4.875” x 4.75” [email protected] for more information. 1/6 Vertical 2.25” x 4.75” 4.875” x 2.25” For ad material extensions or 1/6 Horizontal questions, please contact: Joe Scarpulla at [email protected] 1/12 Square 2.25” x 2.25 and Rory Ellis at [email protected] THE DECADE IN REVIEW by BLAIR HENLEY

Connection Tennis

When Cori “Coco” Gauff became the “Jaden [Smith] posted me,” Gauff youngest player since 1991 to reach said with the dazed expression of a the fourth round at Wimbledon, she teenager who had just been person- In 2010, Instagram received congratulations via social ally addressed by her celebrity crush. became a part media from megastars like Michelle “I had to go live to tell you that. He Obama, Reese Witherspoon and Sam- posted me on his and said I’m Magazine of our lives. Ten uel L. Jackson. After her third-round ‘The One’, and I cannot believe that.” years later, comeback win over , Social media hasn’t always been years later, the 15-year-old used Instagram Live to second nature for professional ath- social media’s express her shock, explaining that she letes. In 2008, became impact on tennis forgot the score and thought she lost one of the first notable tennis play- impact on tennis the match in the second set. She also ers to launch a page, more hasn’t stopped wanted to tell her many new followers than a decade after turning pro. Maria going viral about yet another superstar shoutout. Sharapova wasn’t far behind. Today GETTY IMAGES NOV/DEC 2019 TENNIS.COM 33 Features

THE DECADE TO COME by STEPHEN TIGNOR From the pro game to your game, our team of writers How did get so good so fast? and experts delivers tennis— and everything it means— unlike anywhere else.

It was Kids’ Day at the 2019 US Open, and were an old friend. But when Gauff eased her long limbs the hundreds of noisy young New Yorkers who had to the left side of the court and blistered a gathered in watched intently as down the line, everyone in the arena—child and parent a girl not much older than they were, 15-year-old Coco alike—made the same sound at once: “Ooooohhhh!!!” Gauff, walked on court with a smile and a wave. That awed roar was a good summation of Gauff’s sum- Three girls darted down to the front row and leaned as mer as a whole. It was a wow from start to finish; or, as far into the playing area as they could; they seemed most Coco might say, it was “amazing” and “super shocking.” impressed by Gauff’s immaculate green nail polish. Other In June, the Atlanta native and Florida resident was children stood, cradling oversize tennis balls, and waited a promising junior; by Labor Day, she was the future patiently for an autograph. Some beat the plastic Thun- of American tennis, and she had leapt to the top of derstix that were handed out for the festivities. Others the sports-marketing heap. Team 8, ’s called out “Co-co!” Some waved in her direction as if she agency, represented her. New Balance rolled out an ad Inside Tennis: 56 TENNIS.COM NOV/DEC 2019 NOV/DEC 2019 TENNIS.COM 57 Interviews, opinions and the latest news

THE DECADE IN REVIEW Features: Revealing profiles; insightful reporting; behind- the-scenes access; tournament, player and Men’s Player of the Decade by STEPHEN TIGNOR celebrity coverage; historical perspectives The Serbian overcame two living legends, and their fervent fan bases, to assemble one of the best and most consistent 10-year runs in tennis history Tennis Channel Academy:

> Novak Djokovic had just won Wimbledon Nadal—was a pretty good summation of for a fifth time, in an agonizingly intense the last decade in men’s tennis. Faced with five-hour classic against Roger Federer. He Federer-loving crowds for so long, the only 2010 -2019 Record Through 2019 US Open had saved two match points and survived thing Djokovic could do was trick his mind a final-set tiebreaker. He had lost more into believing their cheers were for him. • Instruction, fitness, nutrition, mental game points, hit fewer winners and at times “When the crowd is chanting ‘Roger,’ I hear 54 wins / 4 losses appeared to lose his way on . ‘Novak,’” Djokovic said with a laugh at Wim- But as he had on so many occasions over bledon. “It’s similar, ‘Ro-ger’ and ‘No-vak.’” • Roland Garros the past 10 years, Djokovic found a way “Unfortunately for Novak, he came along 52 wins / 9 losses to win anyway. The 32-year-old, who has in the era of Nadal and Federer,” Tennis helped stage countless thrillers, described Channel’s says. “While he • Wimbledon this one as “the most mentally demanding has been magnificent, it’s so difficult for him match I was ever part of.” to truly get the credit he deserves.” 57 wins / 5 losses So what was Djokovic asked afterward? There’s a narrow truth to the notion that The questions revolved, as they often do Djokovic is “catching up” to Roger and Rafa. • US Open with him, around two subjects: (1) How the Yes, he trails them in tennis’ most high-pro- 53 wins / 6 losses crowd had been against him; and (2) How he file stat: major titles—Federer has 20, Nadal • ATP Finals was getting “closer and closer” to “catching” 19, Djokovic 16. But our obsession with this 30 wins / 7 losses Lifestyle: Federer and . race obscures the fact that over the past 10 The chain of events that day—a Djokovic years, Djokovic has passed his rivals by. • Overall victory, an audience rooting against him, Since the start of 2010, Djokovic has won 614 wins / 97 losses GETTY IMAGES

a media preoccupied with Federer and 15 majors, to Nadal’s 13 and Federer’s five. GETTY IMAGES

NOV/DEC 2019 TENNIS.COM 43 42 TENNIS.COM NOV/DEC 2019 Fashion, travel, equipment, culture

The Caribbean Connection: Tennis’ unique impact on five island nations

All covered by a peerless slate of journalists and personalities, including former Yonex equips the sport’s hottest star, , winner of the last two Grand Slams. Novak Djokovic and couldn’t have more different playing styles, and the characteristics of their and Prince frames reflect their disparate games.

the racquet? Most people wouldn’t feel that, but to a lot of these play- champions Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, ers, that’s a big difference.” Before the 2019 season, Jean- Should You Make The Switch? Christophe Verborg, international sports marketing director for Babo- Anyone who’s ever hit “With juniors, I tend to options, but it’s crucial to lat, adjusted the on Dominic a can’t help ease them into a player’s put a racquet through the but be transfixed by the racquet,” he says. “I start rigors of match play as , Tracy Austin and Lindsay Dav- Thiem’s racquet to help him hit a heavier ball. In Florida, the up-and- feats that the professionals them off with something opposed to just knocking a pull off with their racquets, that generates more spin. ball back and forth. comer Felix Auger-Aliassime was which look like magic As they get older and “People get in the making similar tweaks. wands in their hands. But develop more muscle, they’ll rhythm of hitting,” he says. Thiem began playing with while Grand Slam glory is transition to a frame that “I recommend getting out in 2014, not long before solidify- unattainable for all but the offsets the change: instead there and playing a set to absolute best, that doesn’t of hitting the ball two feet put the racquet through all enport; tennis insiders Stephen Tignor, Matt ing his place inside the ATP Top 20, mean you shouldn’t be out, it’ll come back to a types of conditions.” while Auger-Aliassime has been willing to experiment with couple of feet in.” With modern racquet swinging Babolat frames long before your equipment to get the It’s usually a different technology, Jordan says joining the professional ranks. Their most out of your game. process for adults, Jordan players shouldn’t hold back lengths of time with the company Brian Jordan, director of finds, as they’ve grown if they feel their game needs tennis at the Grand Hotel more accustomed to the something extra—citing the pale in comparison to its most in Fairhope, AL, works type of racquet they feel fact that many professionals Fitzgerald, Blair Henley and Peter Bodo; and famous endorsee, Nadal, who has with a variety of players, comfortable with. are always looking for a played with Babolat racquets since from high-school athletes “Adults tend to keep their similar edge. he was 11 years old. It’s a model to top-ranked juniors to racquets, and experiment “Federer, Nadal, Djokovic: used by many racquet companies, adults and club players with types of string and All three of those guys have competing in leagues. When different tensions,” he says. made a switch,” he says. who scout the junior ranks and he’s developing a player, he If players are looking “There’s no reason the tournaments to establish long-term monitors and adjusts their to switch frames, Jordan average player shouldn’t be legendary coaches Paul Annacone and Mark AP; GETTY IMAGES relationships from an early age. frames as they get older. suggests demoing different willing to switch, too.” AP; GETTY IMAGES

MAR/APR 2019 TENNIS.COM 1256 TENNIS.COMTENNIS.COM MAR/APRMAR/APR 20192019 57 Knowles.

All editorial, including covers, is subject to * change TRAVELTennis TRAVEL Life

CONNECTICUT Brewing Company’s tennis courts available When the temperature starts to drop and the If Game of brewery and taproom for rent, along with clinics foliage begins to pop, there’s no better place 1 Thrones was in North Canaan. Or, for and private lessons and to be than NEW ENGLAND. Scenic drives, set in Connecticut, you something with a twist, summer camps for kids. farm-hops and hearty feasts of seafood and can bet Gillette Castle try a sour, or barrel-aged For more of a luxurious the fall harvest are yours for the picking. in East Haddam would experimental brew from getaway, the Mayflower Get the most out of the season at these top play a part: this stone the Two Roads Brewing Inn & Spa in Washington, spots across the region. castle sits in a state park Company in Stratford. CT, is one of the state’s surrounded by pictur- most impeccable resorts. esque trees. In Litchfield, STAY: The Homestead Inn There’ just one tennis a 34-foot tower sits atop in Greenwich ¬is home to court, but it’s a beauty. Mount Tom, another state the award-winning French is Penobscot Narrows Tennis park area perfect for leaf restaurant Thomas MAINE Bridge & Observatory, peeping. To get more Henkelmann and elegant 2 Famous for the world’s tallest bridge hands-on, head to Lyman rooms upstairs to repair its lobster and observatory. In the Ken- Orchards in the Con- to post-feast. For a more whale-watching in the nebec Valley, you can hike necticut River Valley—you rustic, rural stay, head summer, Maine has some the Appalachian Trail or can pick your own apples to the Litchfield Hills, incredible spots to hike get behind the wheel for a and pumpkins, scoop up where you can book one in the fall, replete with drive on The Old a handmade pie and even of 18 luxurious themed panoramic views of nature Road, one of Maine’s four squeeze in a round of golf. cottages, each designed ablaze in color. On Mount nationally designated by different architects, at Desert Island in Acadia scenic byways. Nothing beats a crisp Winvian Farm. National Park, a hike up beer at the end of a long Cadillac Mountain leads STAY: If Portland is your day outdoors: Explore PLAY: Chelsea Piers Con- to stunning views of the jumping off for the world of New Eng- necticut in Stamford is a island’s coastline. Another exploring the state, The land IPAs, stouts, porters major sports and fitness great vantage point for Francis will immerse you Magazine and lagers at Great Falls hub, with seven indoor frame-worthy photos in local ambiance. The small, 15-room hotel has stylish rooms with Flavor wooden floorboards and l Tk caption Icit, corum alique nam fuga. Magnihi ctaspis et asperunt mo blandiatin es nosto oditis its historic building, the ipsundis arci volum aciet dus et latiis evernatectes numquuntint autam a porati ut volum et inci sita asperumquo to blab into tem harcime sim aut ut aut unt hiti cullique erumqui berorest asini dese Mellen E. Bolster House, is filled with local art and craftwork. To be closer to Mother Nature, try glamp- ing in one of the luxury tents or “Hideaway Huts” (A-frames on wheels) at Sandy Pines, located in the forest near Goose F Rocks Beach. 2020 PLAY: In its former life, Mi- gis Lodge on Sebago Lake was a summer camp, and it still provides that all- American experience to- day, with cottages, lodge by rooms, ample grounds REBECCA and three Har-Tru tennis lWALLWORK ©2017, GENE PHILLIPS, C courts, one with cover JULY/AUGUST 2019 TENNIS.COM 73 Editorial

US OPEN H SPECIAL by Stephen a Tignor Calendar

Leading January/February: At 39, commands the same type of Season Preview With respect, on and off the court, that she has for her entire exemplary Love career OK, now who’s the greatest The stage is now hers to take. Except today, in place of a bursting Centre of winning a third Wimbledon singles Cover Story: Court full of cheers and claps, is a room of about 15 serious, steady title come true. The usually immov- faces. Most of these formidable figures are unlike her on the outside: able members are touched, and as they are white, they are older, and they are male. the quiet leader exits, the impact she

leaves behind is deafening. GETTY She paints the only mutual canvas message being sent to every girl For more than 20 years, Williams of all time? Hitting the reset button on Roger they know, instructing each to close chasing their ambitions, in tennis has been, and remains, a fundamen- their eyes and imagine being nine and all walks of life, and why those in tal fixture on the WTA tour, with her again. She tells them a tale: a little girl today’s room agree with that imbal- racquet and point of view. She’s not dreams of playing in the Wimbledon anced notion. the most outspoken; she keeps to ladies’ final. She makes this pursuit A profound connection is made. herself; she is “protective,” according her only priority, but one day discov- Finished visualizing, reality promptly to younger sister Serena; she likes to Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, ers her persistent work to become a stands tall in front. Venus Williams laugh; she’s glowingly graceful and Grand Slam champion is not valued has preached her wisdom and shared reverently respected. When Venus equally to the boys training on the her story, but now must focus over has an opinion, her words carry next court over. She ponders this the next 24 hours to make her desire the weight of her shot-making. and where they may go next. 38 TENNIS.COM MAY/JUNE 2019 MAY/JUNE 2019 TENNIS.COM 39 Styles of the Greats What makes the Big 3 so great?

US OPEN H SPECIAL The Competition of the Competitions The new ATP Cup, the transformed Davis and

by Peter Bodo Fed Cups, and the three-year-old : which of these team events will survive, and are there more on the horizon? Tennis Analytics Where can statistics be

Vitas Gerulaitis was a fine player who had Gerulaitis’ lifestyle could hardly have most useful in tennis, and how does it com- the misfortune—in terms of his tennis been a greater contrast to the hardships achievements—to play in a golden age his parents had endured after their families dominated by Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe joined the thousands who fled when the and . Nobody, however, con- Russians entered Lithuania in 1939. tributed more to making tennis the coolest “We were from a wealthy family, with a sport in town. lot of property, but all we took with us was pare to other sports? “Broadway Vitas”, the ultimate ten- one suitcase between the five of us—my nis playboy, dated actresses and models, parents, me, Aldona and our brother,” Vitas’ played in a rock band, partied till the small aunt Grazina said in 2010. “We left every- hours at the hip Studio 54 nightclub in New thing behind. We thought we would go back Olor sum, simus accae poritatur busciatatis York, befriended artists like Andy Warhol one day, but we never did. and owned Rolls Royces and Lamborghinis. “Our father was Lithuania’s chief of po- Our ATP & WTA Preview maion reptio. Aturior sam quam quasimo PLUS: VITAHe also took cocaine, was treated for addic- lice. SHe knew that he would have been killed lorempo reptatus aut ut quis nihic tem ad et tion and was named in a federal grand jury by the Russians. As soon as we knew they investigation into drug-dealing, although he were coming we left. We went to Vienna

laut ender enditatia eniminiam est earion. GETTY IMAGES was cleared of any wrongdoing. for about six months and then to Germany

32 TENNIS.COM MAY/JUNE 2019 MAY/JUNE 2019 TENNIS.COM 31 March/April:

OAAO The Indian Wells Issue

atchin up ith its ello lams, oland arros is embarin on an ’s US Open ambitious plan Cover Story: to epand its rounds in aris, and its brand title was foreshadowed with her triumph at around the orld Indian Wells. What can the fearless Canadian do in her 20s? French Opening Indian Wells’ Impact Should it be the fifth by Stee or major? Should its doubles event be a major?

n the fi nal day of the 1 rench pen, as afael adal was putting the fi nishing touches on his umpteenth title in Also: exploring the new Oracle Pro Series. arisoffi cially, it was his 11th members of the media at oland arros receied an eyecatching email from the tournament: nitation to the emolition GETTY IMAGES / IMG The sport has arty, the subect line read. MIAMI OPEN / IMG Tennis and Gender Equality

MAY/JUNE 2019 TENNIS.COM 39 38 TENNIS.COM MAY/JUNE 2019 led the way in this area, and in equal pay. What’s next? The Traveling Tennis Fan Resorts and All editorial, including covers, is subject tournaments to add to your bucket list. * to change. PLUS: The latest racquets for your game Tennis by RACQUETS Life VAN SIAS

hether its oger ederer and the illiams sisters wielding ilson frames en route to rand lam glory, or afael adal employing his abolat to become one of the sports alltime greats, superstars are as identifi able by their racuet of choice as they are the their accomplishments. Frame

Game The same can be said about Novak Djokovic, who recently “It was a very important decision for me,” the 21-year-old began his 10th consecutive year playing with a Head frame Djokovic said. “As I said before the tournament, it takes time in triumphant style, winning his seventh Australian Open mentally to make this switch.” and 15th Grand Slam title. Before this decade of dominance, It would be nearly three years before Djokovic won Djokovic swung a Wilson, which he used to win his first another Grand Slam title. While some health issues held him major title at the 2008 Australian Open. A year later, the back during that stretch, it’s also nearly unprecedented for Serbian set off to defend his title in Melbourne with a Head a player to immediately claim the game’s grandest prizes as racquet, after signing a lucrative endorsement deal with the they adjust to a new frame. AP AP American company. So, why do the pros switch?

52 TENNIS.COM A/A 2019 A/A 2019 TENNIS.COM 53 May/June:

by by Road to Roland Garros JON LEVEY JON LEVEY T T Cover Story: , two-time runner-up, remains Rafa’s top threat. A nice guy with a beautiful game, can SOUND SOUNDadvice advice he finally dethrone the king?

, coach of Epic Air Elite Airods SoundSport ree Epic Air Elite Airods SoundSport ree Profile: • E $150 • E $159 ($199 with wireless charging case) • E $200 • E $150 • E $159 ($199 with wireless charging case) • E $200 • WESE jlabaudio.com • WESE apple.com • WESE bose.com • WESE jlabaudio.com • WESE apple.com • WESE bose.com • WEG 10g • WEG 4g • WEG 9.1g • WEG 10g • WEG 4g • WEG 9.1g • AL LAE 38 hours • AL LAE 24+ hours • AL LAE 15 hours • AL LAE 38 hours • AL LAE 24+ hours • AL LAE 15 hours (6 playback/32 in charging case) (5 playback/19+ in charging case) (5 playback/10 in charging case) (6 playback/32 in charging case) (5 playback/19+ in charging case) (5 playback/10 in charging case) • SWEA AND WAE ANG IP55 • SWEA AND WAE ANG N/A • SWEA AND WAE ANG IPX4 • SWEA AND WAE ANG IP55 • SWEA AND WAE ANG N/A • SWEA AND WAE ANG IPX4 Serena Williams, and Coco

Additional Features: Additional Features: Additional Features: Additional Features: Additional Features: Additional Features: • Custom earhook design for secure • Second-generation with improved • StayHear+ Sport tips spread contact • Custom earhook design for secure • Second-generation with improved • StayHear+ Sport tips spread contact comfort during any workout battery power and sound quality, evenly around inside of the ear for a comfort during any workout battery power and sound quality, evenly around inside of the ear for a • Three EQ sound settings: JLab especially in outdoor environments secure, firm fit • Three EQ sound settings: JLab especially in outdoor environments secure, firm fit Signature, Balanced, Bass Boost • 15-minute charge results in 3 hours of • Multi-function button can play, pause Signature, Balanced, Bass Boost • 15-minute charge results in 3 hours of • Multi-function button can play, pause • Be Aware Audio permits background playback and skip tracks, or take and end calls • Be Aware Audio permits background playback and skip tracks, or take and end calls Gauff. noise for safe listening when running or • Voice-activated Siri enables hands-free • Charging case magnetically holds each noise for safe listening when running or • Voice-activated Siri enables hands-free • Charging case magnetically holds each exercising outside control over music volume and song earbud in place exercising outside control over music volume and song earbud in place • Charging case includes phone-charging selections • Bose Connect App integrates with Apple • Charging case includes phone-charging selections • Bose Connect App integrates with Apple capabilities • Lightweight, comfortable design that Music and TuneIn internet radio capabilities • Lightweight, comfortable design that Music and TuneIn internet radio • Upgraded Class 1 Bluetooth 5 promotes a universal fit • “Find My Buds” feature on the app • Upgraded Class 1 Bluetooth 5 promotes a universal fit • “Find My Buds” feature on the app connection for clear, bold sound • Faster and virtually seamless integra- displays the last time and place earbuds connection for clear, bold sound • Faster and virtually seamless integra- displays the last time and place earbuds • Seven different-sized gel ear tips and a tion between active iOS devices were used • Seven different-sized gel ear tips and a tion between active iOS devices were used A behind-the-scenes set of Cloud Foam tips for a custom fit • Charge with Lightning Port or wirelessly • Available in four colors: Black, Bright set of Cloud Foam tips for a custom fit • Charge with Lightning Port or wirelessly • Available in four colors: Black, Bright Tennis Commentating • Two-year JLab warranty on a Qi-compatible charging mat Orange, Midnight Blue, Ultraviolet • Two-year JLab warranty on a Qi-compatible charging mat Orange, Midnight Blue, Ultraviolet JULY/AUGUST 2019 TENNIS.COM 59 JULY/AUGUST 2019 TENNIS.COM 59 look at one of the sport’s most interesting jobs. Plus: how you can should watch tennis on TV to improve your game. & Two U.S. teens with Russian parents who have P polar-opposite personalities. How have their upbringings led to fast success? PLUS: that will help you play—and

Return Winneretra itoa is no longer haunted by the ueasy feeling she sometimes look—good experienced when picking up a racuet with her surgically repaired left hand. he doesnt scan public places any more, anxiously looking for strangers. hes gotten oer her fear of being alone, something she felt een in the safe confi nes of a tournament locker room.

The memory of the man who invaded crowd. Her team’s faith and confidence Kvitova’s home and severely injured in her, she said, were invaluable. her left, hitting hand in December 2016 “I didn’t know if I going to hold the will never go away. racquet again,” Kvitova said. “But I’m “I’ve been through many, many holding it now. Thank you.” things, not really great ones,” the Thus, one chapter in the unexpect- 28-year-old Czech said at this year’s edly dramatic life of Petra Kvitova July/August: Australian Open, during her runner-up quietly closed on that sultry evening: press conference. a tale of powers stolen and now Kvitova repeated the words of regained. Having done no better than gratitude she had told her team inside two Grand Slam quarterfinals since Arena, following a narrow winning her second Wimbledon title in defeat to Naomi Osaka, as she basked 2014, Kvitova appears to be a force at GETTY IMAGES GETTY IMAGES in the admiration of a supportive the majors once again.

GETTY IMAGES Wimbledon and the Olympics

MAY/JUNE 2019 TENNIS.COM 31

Sloane Stephens: Is she America’s best

by TRAVEL REBECCA WALLWORK hope for a major or a medal this summer?

The wildfl owers are in bloom and the weather’s warming up: spring is the perfect Ground- time for a Texas getaway. & Naomi Osaka Here are some fresh ways to explore the Lone Star State’s big cities—and one little town getting serious buzz. breakers for their country, the pair will be two Lone T of Japan’s most billed athletes at the Tokyo Star Olympics. Tennis and Mental Health This has become Renowned for its bar and music scenes (above right, at the Stay Gold), Austin’s nightlife is an attraction all its own. But the daytime offers visitors plenty, including spiriting yoga indoors (at the Blanton Museum of Art) and refreshing exercise on the water (at the NLand Surf Park). ASN For the music Austin sionism. But if you’re in Stay and Play: The a major topic in and out of sports, and tennis SPRING Yes, there are is famous for—indie the mood to bask in the historic Driskill Hotel 1 bands to see and country—look for heat—and get your heart (driskillhotel.com) in town; and barbecue to eat, but longtime favorites like The racing—head to NLand for tennis during your to get into the swing of Little Longhorn Saloon Surf Park (nlandsurfpark. stay, visit Horseshoe Bay spring, head to the Lady (thelittlelonghornsaloon. com) for a clinic or group Resort, Texas Lake & Hill Bird Johnson Wildflower com) and Hole in the Wall surfing session on the 14- Country (hsbresort.com). players have engaged with it. Plus: ways for Center (wildflower.org) (holeinthewallaustin.com). acre inland surf lagoon. Tennis-and-wine week- and surround yourself Or, take the Austin Live A taproom overlooking ends, a dedicated doubles with hundreds of Texas Music Crawl (austinde- the action provides tasty weekend, summer plant species. You can tours.com) to seek out post-surf rewards. camps for kids and USTA wander colorful trails, take lesser-known venues and red-clay tournaments guided garden tours and catch a few shows with a Spring Events: The Pecan are available. In New recreational players to maintain good mental- nature drawing classes, or local music guide. Street Spring Festival Braunfels, the acclaimed forage for native edibles If you need to get out of (May 4–5); The West Tennis like prickly pear and Texas the sun, visit the Blanton Austin Studio Tour (May Ranch (newktennis.com) persimmon. Tuesday Museum of Art (blanton- 11–12 & 18–19); The Hot offers a range of adult Twilights With a Twist pair museum.org), with works Luck Festival (May 23–26) getaways, including court the gardens with music, from ancient greek pot- for food and live music. time, meals, accomoda- health habits. GEOFF DUNCAN; VISIT AUSTIN; NLAND SURF PARK cocktails and the sunset. tery to abstract expres- tions and entertainment. GEOFF DUNCAN; VISIT AUSTIN; NLAND SURF PARK AY/JU 2019 TENNIS.COM 55 Fashion Spotlight Tennis bags and totes; the latest apparel trends Puerto Rico’s returns All editorial, including PLUS: covers, is subject to the Summer Games as a surprise gold * to change. medalist

Thought

Leader S

“My life is like a speeding bullet that tennis’ up-and-coming generation, like one long learning experience. just hasn’t hit the target yet,” Stefanos Tsitsipas most fully embodies and Or, to use his words, it can feel like a Tsitsipas wrote on Twitter this spring. embraces the often-thrilling, speeding bullet that finds its target Accompanying his words was a photo sometimes-painful process of growing some weeks, but still flies well wide of of the 20-year-old Greek staring soul- up, both as a player and a person. the mark during others. fully into the camera while taking a More specifically, the native In January, Tsitsipas hit the bull’s- water break during practice. embodies a generation of young male eye when he upset Federer in the The statement and the picture players who are attempting, so far fourth round of the Australian Open. were pure Tsitsipas: sincere, self- without much success, to fill the very “Changing of the guard!” headlines dramatizing, restlessly unsatisfied— big shoes of Roger Federer, Novak around the world screamed. Tsitsipas and expressed on social media. Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. was praised not just for defeating In a word: youthful. As with everyone else in his cohort, Federer, but for doing it with an upd- Of all the players who make up life these days for Tsitsipas can feel ated version of The Maestro’s game. GETTY IMAGES GETTY IMAGES

16 TENNIS.COM JULY/AUGUST 2019

US OPEN H H SPECIAL

by FabioFabio Peter Bodo

September/October: FlaviaWith newfound support, boundless passion—and someone else’s US Open trophy sitting at home—32-year- old is more motivated to win than ever US Open Special

Life is pretty good for Fabio Fogni- because of family and friends that “Now, of course, I am happy because ni these days. In April, the gregari- could come there, it was perfect.” I can say I’m Top 10—not only Flavia in ous Italian won the biggest title In June, about two weeks after his the family,” says Fognini with his ever- of his career at the 32nd birthday, Fognini became the present smile. Masters in Monaco, about 25 miles third-oldest player to break into the All that’s missing from Fognini’s from his home in Sanremo. ATP Top 10 for the first time. It took resume, in his eyes, is his wife’s crown- “I was practicing from 14 to 18 him 15 years in the pros, and three ing achievement: a Grand Slam singles [years old] sometimes in Monte Carlo, years as a married man—to fellow title. The site of Pennetta’s major vic- at the tennis club where I won the Italian —to reach the tory—and also where she announced tournament,” Fognini says. “Especially ranking milestone. her retirement, at 33—is something of MIAMI OPEN / IMG Cover Story: Is America’s GETTY IMAGES

38 TENNIS.COM MAY/JUNE 2019 MAY/JUNE 2019 TENNIS.COM 39 favorite tennis player? A look at the Aussie’s good, bad and ugly. Tennis byby APPAREL Life JONJON LEVEYLEVEY 1 L Profile: Meet the sport’s 2 newest lovable villain, who won the 2019 summer—and won the City fans old over. World-wise and still just 25. school The 17-year-old’s versatile 3 Caty McNally game is something any player can learn from. cool OS 2 OS 3 O SO In most sports, players are reuired racsuit leated ennis Sirt -ec ennis ress to wear uniforms. ennis affords its $250 $90 $195 athletes the opportunity to show off • SI lacoste.com • SI lacoste.com • SI toryburch.com their personal styles through attire. With Crafted in shiny fabric, this sweatsuit The flowy design of this lightweight, The V-Neck Tennis Dress harkens The Present and Future of Betting Its a tradition that has led to some iconic pieces and designs that hae features a zip jacket with a colorblock all-over pleated skirt affords ease of back to iconic, elegant 1970s . design, stand-up collar and contrast movement and a great look when moving Fitted, fully lined and with a drop waist, crossed oer from performance mesh lining. 3D Lacoste Sport lettering is around the court. The skirt is made with a it’s made from performance jersey to fashion trendy sneaers trac displayed on the back. The solid color tough, breathable, ultra-dry stretch knit (polyester-spandex blend) with a acets sporty polos. And classic drawstring pants have contrast piping to stand up to the toughest matches and silky-soft feel. Breathable, moisture- tennis remains chic. his collection of and zip leg bottoms. conditions. Built-in shorts and a forgiving wicking fabric has great stretch and in-match betting, tennis leads the discussion apparel from intage brands taps into waistline, adorned with the green recovery for match play. crocodile, completes this mix of comfort the games rich heritage for loos that and performance. wor both on and off the court.

A/A 2019 TENNIS.COM 49 on a topic that is impacting how all sports are watched and covered. PLUS: Tennis’ unique watch culture ennis TRAVEL by ife REBECCA WALLWORK

he summer is a time for eploring festials, T diing into the arts and relaing in green pars and gardensall of which are abundant in November/December tlanta Atlanta. hether you cool off inside for a spot of artistic immersion, or tae to the great outdoors for a summer concert or festial, inspiration can be found throughout Atlantas ibrant neighborhoods. ere are some of the best ways to enoy a warm-weather isit to this beacon of the ew South. 2020 Wrap-Up

SS warm day, but it’s also the You don’t have to run site of some hot concerts. or bike—though you Pack a picnic from a local certainly can—to get the farmer’s market and claim most out of Atlanta’s most a spot on the Great Lawn beloved outdoor spaces. for shows that include the Piedmont Park hosts John Butler Trio (July 26), some of the summer’s Toad the Wet Sprocket best events in Georgia, (August 16) and Melissa including the Atlanta Ice Etheridge (August 17). Recurring Features Cream Festival (July 27), featuring scoops from O FO UU local and national ven- Cool off between outdoor dors, and the Piedmont adventures with visits to Park Arts Fest (August one of Atlanta’s excellent 17–18), which showcases arts and cultural institu- works of painters, pho- tions. In Midtown, explore Part of the city’s sports fabric for generations, the Braves play ball at SunTrust Park. Atlanta is also home to the Falcons (NFL), Chrissie’s View; Court of tographers, sculptors and The High Museum of Art, the Hawks (NBA) and, most recently, Atlanta United FC (MLS). Departments: master craftsmen and where summer exhibitions craftswomen. include Of Origins and GA For a taste of street Belonging, Drawn from Iconic Guitars, and the History buffs can delve onourmind art, head to the Atlanta Atlanta, featuring the work contemporary art-focused into the nation’s African- BeltLine Eastside Trail. of local artists. Weekend SCAD Museum of Art. American heritage at the This three-mile portion of family tours give young- Summer evenings Martin Luther King, Jr. the 22-mile rejuvenated sters and parents an are well spent catching National Historical Park, Appeals; Parting Shot rail line connects the interactive way to learn. a show at the historic in Sweet Auburn. For local Midtown and Reynold- Two other artsy hubs Fox Theatre, the Atlanta history, visit the Atlanta stown neighborhoods and to check out are the Symphony Orchestra or History Center, replete is dotted with murals and Museum of Design at the Alliance Theatre, with a new custom-built graffiti art. Atlanta, which turns the which just completed a Cyclorama building to The Atlanta Botanical spotlight on guitar design $32 million renovation showcase the soaring, Garden makes for a with the new exhibition that puts the audience 15 sprawling Battle of Aces & Faults; Tennis Conver- ©2017, GENE PHILLIPS, COURTESY OF ACVB & ATLANTAPHOTOS.COM (LEFT); MARKETING (RIGHT) refreshing retreat on a Wire & Wood: Designing feet closer to the stage. Atlanta painting. ©2017, GENE PHILLIPS, COURTESY OF ACVB & ATLANTAPHOTOS.COM (LEFT); MARKETING (RIGHT) Inside Tennis: JULY/AUGUST 2019 TENNIS.COM 73 sation; The Roundtable Rally Tennis Channel Academy: Great Shots; All editorial, including Instruction; Doubles; Fitness; Nutrition; Mental covers, is subject * to change. Game Multi-Platform & Integration Opportunities

Travel

players love the Miami Open. But, as good as the play gets By all accounts, MERRICK at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, the high-gloss appeal of the Magic City itself PARK helps make this one of the most coveted events on the WTA and ATP World Tours. SHOPPING Simply put, athletes love Miami—especially the glitziest neighborhood of them all, South Beach. MERRICK PARK And Miami loves them right back, rolling out the red carpet each March with luxurious amenities at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, Miami the Open and high-profile after-hours parties. POST- If the ’ style inspires you to But why should the A-listers have all the fun? Here’s how to enjoy Miami as if you had the fame flex your credit card, the Village of Merrick STAY Park in Coral Gables is the closest mall to MATCH and robust bank accounts of the Federers and Sharapovas of the world. Crandon Park. It has everything you need Fan Guide COCKTAILS SLS SOUTH BEACH to prep your preppy look, including a 1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Lacoste outpost. & BITES If your finger has to be on the pulse, the SLS VILLAGEOFMERRICKPARK.COM ADVENTURA LUNCH AT THE BEACH is where you must lay your head. Frenchman MALL BAR CENTRO Philippe Starck’s interiors are a little bit Alice SERAFINA 1701 Collins Avenue, in Wonderland, but the mirrors on the ceiling AVENTURA MALL 1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Miami Beach above the bed are pure South Beach. 9501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura (inside the Dream South Beach Hotel) With fans spinning SLSHOTELS.COM/SOUTHBEACH Sunny Isles Beach is THE destination for WIN! Miami is overrun with Italian restaurants, overhead and a plate the ultimate shopping experience. With BIENVENIDO A but this newcomer (an outpost of the popular of tapas from award- their of countless variety of shopping venues AN ALL-EXPENSES-PAID TRIP TO New York and Hamptons flagships) trumps the winning chef Jose (there is over 250 specialty stores alone!), THE ! old-school joints with lighter, simpler dishes Andres en route from the shopping scene is reason enough to make Enter now at TennisTuesday.net/MiamiTrip! from Northern . Thin-crust pizzas and the kitchen, there’s no the City of Sunny Isles Beach one of your Think you know all there is to know about the even pastas—most notably the Farfalle al better spot in South destinations. Be sure to visit Aventura Mall, Miami Open? It’s been 30 years since the first Limoncello—are full on flavor without over- Beach than right here, anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, tournament, and we’ve got a challenging quiz loading you with calories. SERAFINA on the patio of the Nordstrom and a Lacoste store at which at TennisTuesday.net/MiamiTrip to test your SERAFINARESTAURANT.COM SLS Hotel. Settle in the brand’s specialists are on-hand to recom- knowledge. it, and be entered to win a num- BAR and stay for a while: SLS mend the perfect style and fit. ber of prizes, including an all-expeneses-paid CENTRO SOUTH Punch bowls of agave BEACH AVENTURAMALL.COM trip to the 2016 Miami Open! con leche, margaritas and mojitos are yours for the ordering. SLSHOTELS.COM/SOUTHBEACH What to do when FIFTY MIAMI you’ve had 485 Brickell Avenue, enough racquet DINNER Miami SEE Whether you’re trying EDGE STEAK AND BAR FLORIDA COOKERY to wow a date or rub- MIAMI! 1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami 1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach ber-necking at the view STROLL MARCH 19-24: MARCH 20-24: MARCH 31: MARCH 22-MAY 5: (inside the Four Seasons Hotel) Are you the kind of traveler that prides yourself from 50 floors above LINCOLN ROAD FELA! MODELIZE LET’S GO, HEAT! ART If you don’t want to stray far from the Crandon on going local? Then a visit to this new beach Biscayne Bay, FIFTY Ignore the chain Yes, Miami is into The Miami Beach Switch sports for You’ve heard of Art ENJOY THE Park courts but need to do some pow-wowing in restaurant is a must. Chef Kris Wessel turns delivers the glitz. A stores and the over- the arts. This blend International the night. See Chris Basel, so you know a classy environment, head to this steakhouse out updates on dishes unearthed from his popular place for a priced restaurants— of dance, theater and Fashion Week is an Bosh in his own this town likes its art. Magic City inside the Four Seasons. Filet and prime strip are grandmother’s dog-eared copy of a 1940s pre-dinner drink, it’s Lincoln Road is the music tells the story industry event. Its house against San See MOCA’s latest also available in petite cuts, and all are dusted book called—yep—Florida Cookery. That a good spot to mingle heart of Miami’s of Afroboat star Fela 15th anniversary run, Antonio in a rematch acquisitions at the with a signature house spice rub. Save room for explains such dishes as Cast Iron Seared with young locals and voyeuristic cul- Kuti. At the Adrienne at the beach’s con- of the past two years’ museum’s 15th the Cheesecake Pops, a small of dessert Sunshine State Frog Legs and Grandma Esther’s jet-setting fly-bys. ture. This is where Arsht Center for the vention center, will NBA Finals. Anniversary Collec- BOTH AT AND AWAY FROM that proves that you can have your cake and eat Mango, Key Lime and Florida Strawberry VICEROYHOTELSANDRESORTS.COM people-watching is Performing Arts, mean that models At the American tion show. At the it too—without too much damage to the diet. Pie. But the sleek setting? That’s pure South a sport unto itself. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., will be in healthy Airlines Arena, Museum of Contempo- EDGERESTAURANTMIAMI.COM Beach, circa 2013. Miami. supply in South 601 Biscayne Blvd., rary Art, North Miami, ARSHTCENTER.ORG Beach. Miami. 770 Northeast 125th MIAMIFASHIONWEEK.COM NBA.COM/HEAT Street, Miami. Celeb-Spo ing Star Parking MOCANOMI.ORG THE MIAMI OPEN COURTS Best bets for spotting tennis stars and the celebs who love them include The Bazaar and Katsuya When strolling Lincoln Road, leave your rental in the only place worth parking: the 1111 Lincoln at SLS Hotel South Beach, Prime One Twelve (which takes steakhouse to the luxe-max) and garage, on the corner of Alton Road. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, it’s an architectural icon, by REBECCA WALLWORK Zuma at the Epic Hotel downtown. a high-end shopping spot, home to buzzy restaurants and—oh, yeah—a place to leave your car.

Case Study34 tennis.com HILTON March/April 2015 HEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & PARTNERS March/April 2015 tennis.com 35 36 tennis.com March/April 2015 + THE LACOSTE SPORT COLLECTION IS THE PERFECT PRO SHOP FOR TENNIS PLAYERS — CHECK IT OUT AT LACOSTE.COM 37 Case Study HILTON HEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & PARTNERS

Case Study HILTON HEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & PARTNERS (CONT'D) Case Study HILTON HEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & PARTNERS (CONT'D) Issue:Issue: May/JuneMay/June 20152015 Execution: Custom Content Special Section

Case Study HILTON HEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & PARTNERS (CONT'D)

Digital & Social Extensions

Tennis Tuesday Interactive Content

Content Destination on Tennis.com Social Media Post Multi-Platform & Integration Capabilities Case Study SOLGAR FULL SPECTRUM CURCUMIN (CONT'D)

CaseCase Study Study SOLGAR SOLGAR FULL FULL SPECTRUM SPECTRUM CURCUMIN CURCUMIN

Issue:Issue: September/October September/October 2015 2015 Execution:Execution:Instructional/Gear Exclusive Exclusive Editorial Editorial Sponsorship Sponsorship + + Custom Custom Content Content Advertorial Advertorial Series Series with with Sweepstakes Sweepstakes

Case Study SOLGAR FULL SPECTRUM CURCUMIN (CONT'D)

Case Study SOLGAR FULL SPECTRUM CURCUMIN (CONT'D)

Digital & Social Extensions

Tennis Tuesday Sweepstakes Promotion Ad Placement

As part of the campaign, Solgar also received:

• Tip of the Week Sponsorship

• ROS and HPTO brand campaign

• Custom Sampling at Saddlebrook Resort

Weekly Social Media Sweepstakes Promotion Sweepstakes Entry Page with ROS Promotional Ad Units