USPTA Player Development Conference Set For Vegas

The United States Professional Tennis Association is taking player development from the court to the strip. The USPTA will hold its Competitive Player Development Conference Feb.

Closing Arguments Given in Williams Suit
By BRIAN SKOLOFF, Associated Press Writer WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

Wrist injury sidelines Venus Williams
Venus Williams has a wrist injury and will not compete for the American team at this month's Hopman Cup. The mixed teams tournament that begins on Dec.

Tennis: Pe'er and Obziler head to showdown
By ALLON SINAIShahar Pe'er and Tzipi Obziler remain on course for a third consecutive meeting in the final of the national championships after both cruising through to the semifinals of the competition on Wednesday in Ra'anana.

Headliners: Nadal's Working Holiday; Molik Wins Oz Open Wild Card; Hardy Has No Laurels For Mr. Williams
Headliners: Nadal's Working Molik Wins Oz Open Wild Hardy Has No Laurels For Mr.

Local tennis: DePalmer opening MAD Academy
Those who have followed professional tennis will recognize the name of Mike DePalmer Jr. - especially those in Florida.

Pratt given wildcard
Nicole Pratt will be part of the main draw at the Australian Women's Hardcourts after being awarded one of three wildcards to the Gold Coast event.


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