The 2016 PowerShares Series tour, a competitive tennis circuit featuring legendary icons and world-renowned champions, will make a stop in Charleston at the Volvo Cars Stadium during the Volvo Cars Open on Saturday, April 9th. The series, which consists of a 12-city North American tour, will bring an exciting addition to the Volvo Cars Open line-up. The PowerShares Series … [Read more...]
WTT Smash Hits raises over $1 million for charity
Andy Roddick defeated James Blake 5-1 in men’s singles to lead Team Elton to a 17-11 victory over Team Billie Jean at Mylan WTT Smash Hits in front of a capacity crowd at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Monday night. The biggest winner was charity as, for only the third time in event history, Mylan WTT Smash Hits raised more than $1 million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation … [Read more...]
tennis stars raising money for the less fortunate
Some of the most notable achievements that tennis players have built upon over the years are those that were undertaken off the court. Through charities and community-building initiatives many of today’s elite tennis players have helped raise the profile of countless organizations because of their global standing in the sport. From the Tennis Foundation's dedication to helping … [Read more...]
billie jean king says serena williams is the best player ever
Everybody is hoping for Serena Williams to reach the finals of the 2015 US Open. Among them are many tennis icons such as Andy Roddick and Billie Jean King. Tennis icon Billie Jean King joined HuffPost Live and discussed Serena Williams' talent. Billie Jean King thinks Serena Williams is the best ever When asked if she thinks Williams is the “best tennis player ever,” … [Read more...]
brooklyn decker renovates austin home
The folks at Lonny.com culled the Instagram account of supermodel Brooklyn Decker -- that's Andy Roddick's other half -- to show one of her latest projects: a home renovation in Austin, Texas. We're fans of all the steel/glass combos, the vintage furniture, and pets-as-props (that's bulldog Billie Jean). Brooklyn Decker's home renovation via Lonny.com. Browse: Brooklyn … [Read more...]