Community

June 1, 2011

A new community tennis program aimed at children 12-and-under is set to take centre court in Surrey later this month.

Building Tennis Communities Awarded for Excellence

April 12, 2011

Tennis Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Building Tennis Communities (BTC) Excellence Awards. These awards serve as an annual recognition of excellence in growing the game of tennis and positioning tennis as an important partner in the building of healthy communities.

Wilander Makes Vancouver Fundraiser a Huge Success

Apri 12, 2011

Former world No. 1 Mats Wilander wheeled his way to the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver over the weekend to partake in a day-long fundraising event.

Tennis on the rise in Canada at the grassroots level

March 30, 2011

Tennis Canada and the Canadian Tennis Industry Association (CTIA) announced Wednesday that results from a 2010 research study and industry sales reports indicate that tennis is experiencing significant growth across the country with a six percent increase in participation and substantial gains in some equipment sales.

Tennis Community Mourns the Loss of Everyday Champion Suyama

January 11th, 2011

Tennis in the South West Region of Ontario lost a key volunteer with the sudden passing of Glen Suyama on December 30, 2010.

The Granby National Bank Challenger opens its doors to women

December 14, 2010

After celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2010, the Granby National Bank Challenger will be expanding to welcome both the men of the ATP World Tour and the women of the WTA in 2011.

Nestor Named 2010 Tennis Canada Most Outstanding Male Player

December 2, 2010

Tennis Canada announced Thursday that Toronto-native Daniel Nestor has been named the 2010 Most Outstanding Male Player. The 38-year-old doubles veteran enjoyed another exceptional tennis season that included a Grand Slam title, six ATP World Tour championships and a year-end individual doubles ranking of No. 3 in the world.

Nestor Plays with Miele League Challenge Contest Winner

December 2, 2010

Daniel Nestor continued his role as Miele League Challenge ambassador on Wednesday as he gave the Miele League Challenge contest grand prize winner a two hour on-court session. Christine Lindsay from Vancouver was this year’s grand prize winner and she, along with two of her friends received a doubles practice with Nestor at the Centre of Excellence at the Rexall Centre on the York University Campus.

Tennis Canada congratulates Stacey Allaster on being named 2010 Tennis News Person of the Year

December 1, 2010

Tennis Canada extends its warmest congratulations to WTA Tour chairperson and chief executive officer, Stacey Allaster, on being named 2010 Tennis News Person of the Year.

Tennis Canada expands National Training Centre

November 25, 2010

Following the recent on court success of Milos Raonic and Rebecca Marino, two National Training Centre products, Tennis Canada has adapted and modified its structure to offer more support to athletes who are making the transition from the junior program to the professional ranks.

Prairie Tennis Alliance soars to new heights in partnership with Tennis Canada

November 9, 2010

Tennis Canada, in conjunction with Tennis Manitoba and Tennis Saskatchewan, announced a new partnership structure to help ensure tennis development continues to grow and prosper in the region.

Tennis Montreal wins Association of the Year at Montreal Sports Awards

November 6, 2010

The Montreal Sports Awards were held on November 5 at the Chalet de la Montagne. The ceremony recognizes and honours the efforts of athetes, volunteers, officials and the work of associations to promote their respective sports.

Tennis Canada's month of November

November 1, 2010

A look at the key events coming up in the month of November.

Special Olympics Tennis Program Running in St. Thomas, Ontario

October 25, 2010

The only known Special Olympics tennis program in Canada was established in 2008 and is run in St. Thomas, Ontario. The growing program includes 12 players from the beginner to intermediate levels and is coached by John Liang, Mike Wood and Brent Sifton.

TPA and PTR Announce New Partnership

08 September, 2010
During the 2010 Rogers Cup presented by National Bank in Toronto, Tennis Canada announced a three-year partnership between the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) that will take effect beginning January 2011.

Eight annual Daniel Nestor and Susur Lee charity event on Saturday

7 September, 2010
Benefits future olympians, North York General Hospital

Green light for the national training centre and Uniprix Stadium renovations

16 August, 2010
Construction, new clay courts and renovations to Uniprix Stadium in 2011

BC Team Crowned Miele League Challenge Champions

15 August, 2010
The National Men’s 3.5 Championships were held at the inaugural national Miele League Challenge.

Love Means Nothing: Tennis Canada launches new website

13 August, 2010
Site will be more interactive than ever

Newly Refurbished Tennis Courts Unveiled at Maple Leaf Park in Toronton

10 August, 2010
Multi-level partnership leads to new tennis programming and coaching opportunities for inner-city youth

Nestor to Play Miele League Challenge Event

12 July, 2010
Nestor to Play Miele League Challenge Event