National Tennis News

Baptiste Crepatte Banned For Three Years

ITIA Press Release, May 5, 2023 The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has today confirmed that Baptiste Crepatte, a 28-year-old tennis player from France, has been banned from the sport for three years after multiple breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption […]

Ash Barty Awarded Fifth Newcombe Medal

Tennis Australia Press Release, December 13, 2022 Former world No.1 and Australian Open 2022 women’s singles champion Ash Barty (Qld) has claimed her fifth consecutive Newcombe Medal at tonight’s Australian Tennis Awards.  The 26-year-old was presented with the top honour in Australian tennis by legend John […]

Crossley, Campana Lee Win Orange Bowl 18s Singles Titles

PLANTATION, December 12, 2022 (USTA Press Release) Japan’s Mayu Crossley and South Korea’s Gerard Campana Lee won the girls’ and boys’ 18s singles titles, respectively, at the 76th Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships, which concluded Sunday at the Frank Veltri […]

December Showdown 14/u and 18/u Australian Tennis Champions Crowned

Tennis Australia Press Release, December 12, 2022 Australia’s most prestigious junior event, the December Showdown is underway at Melbourne Park with more than 180 juniors competing for national titles in the 12/u, 14/u, 16/u and 18/u Australian Championships which runs until […]

Schnaitter, Seidel Crowned Germany’s National Champions

BIBERACH/STARNBERG, December 11, 2022 The 51st edition of the National German Tennis Championships presented by Tannenhof concluded Sunday. On the final day, spectators at the tennis base of the Württembergischer Tennis Federation in Biberach an der Riß saw two first-time […]

Jules Okala And Mick Lescure Banned For Life For Match Fixing Offences

LONDON, December 9, 2022 (ITIA Press Release) The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has today confirmed that two French tennis players Jules Okala and Mick Lescure, have been banned from the sport permanently following investigations into multiple incidents of match […]

Bulgarian Chair Umpire Banned For Betting On Tennis

LONDON, December 8, 2022 (ITIA Press Release) The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has confirmed that Stefan Milanov, a Bulgarian chair umpire has been banned for six months and fined $10,000 (with $5,000 suspended) after admitting placing multiple bets on […]

Nick Bollettierri: Legendary Coach And Academy Founder Dies At 91

WASHINGTON, December 5, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Nick Bollettierri was a pioneer and quite a presence around the tennis court. He was also a legendary coach and founder of the Nick Bollettierri Tennis Academy, which served as the foundation for […]