As Philadelphia Freedoms coach Craig Kardon prepared for the 2020 World TeamTennis campaign that would be different from any other, he knew his biggest challenge would be creating a strong team culture on a talented roster with plenty of depth. […]
Month: August 2020
Springfield Lasers Create Strong Bond During WTT’s Season at The Greenbrier
Some of the biggest highlights for the Springfield Lasers in 2020 weren’t captured by any cameras. Across The Greebrier’s 11,000 acres, six individuals became a close team under the guidance of general manager Paul Nahon and coach JL de Jager. “We didn’t have, on paper, the strongest team,” Nahon said, “but I don’t think anyone […]
WTT Family Well Represented at 2020 US Open
World TeamTennis is in New York for the first major since the Australian Open in January. After an incredible WTT 2020 season players from each of the nine teams will look to use the momentum they gained in July at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Below are some marquee matchups to watch out […]
Bryan Brothers Announce Retirement from Professional Tennis
Bob and Mike Bryan are calling ‘game, set, match’ on the daily grind their Hall-of-Fame careers. Their stats are legendary — the duo won 16 Grand Slam titles in 30 finals and 119 tour titles playing together on tour. The brothers recently capped off season 18 with World TeamTennis, playing the 2019 and 2020 season […]
2020 Season in Review: No King Trophy, but plenty to be proud of for the Kastles
Winning six World TeamTennis championships in seven years sets the bar pretty high. Despite not clearing that bar in 2020, owner Mark Ein still had plenty of praise for his Washington Kastles. […]
Watch Jen Brady take on Jessica Pegula in WTT Women’s Singles
Jen Brady and Jessica Pegula meet in Round 1 of the Western + Southern Open. But it wasn’t the first time the two rising stars met in 2020. Check out their women’s singles match from July 18, 2020. […]
The Bryan Brothers Discuss Most Memorable Moments with Jensen Brothers
On August 26th, Mike and Bob Bryan announced they were retiring from the ATP Tour. Earlier this year, the Bryan Brothes reflected on their World TeamTennis careers and more when talking to Luke and Murphy Jensen. It made some can’t miss moments. At the Net with the Bryans and the Jensens […]
2020 Season in Review: Aviators Finish Challenging Season with a Win
The San Diego Aviators had big hopes and high expectations heading into the 2020 World TeamTennis season. San Diego had won the King Trophy in 2016 and reached the WTT Finals in 2017, but with the high-level of competition, longtime Aviators Coach John Lloyd knew it was going to be a challenging season for San Diego. […]
WTT 2020 Season a Resounding Success Thanks to Teamwork, Planning and Protocols
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.—From the early announcement in May until the last forehand was struck on Sunday, World TeamTennis organizers worked furiously behind the scenes to make the historic 2020 season a resounding success. When New York Empire raised the King Trophy on Sunday after beating Chicago Smash 21-20, it was time to collectively […]
WTT2020 Championship On CBS Sets Viewership Record, Completes Most Successful Season in League History
CBS Television Network’s live airing of Sunday’s 2020 World TeamTennis Championship match in which the New York Empire defeated the Chicago Smash on the last point of the Supertiebreaker 21-20, delivering 556,000 viewers, making it the most watched in the league’s 45-year history. […]