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2012 USTA Arthur Ashe Day, Saturday, August 25th

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All Hail the Queen

Posted on July 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

 

By Marc Rasbury

Even among all of the excitement pertaining to the MLB All Star Game and ever revolving drama associated with NBA free agency activities, we would be remiss if we did not take time out to give one Serena Williams her props. Continue reading →

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USTA Looking for the Next Big Singing Star in Harlem

Posted on June 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Have a son or daughter with singing talent? The USTA will host its sixth annual US Open Casting Call to select singers ages 12-and-younger to perform a patriotic song live at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the night sessions of the 2012 US Open.  

Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Statue of Harlem’s Althea Gibson first black woman to win Wimbledon

Posted on March 29, 2012 by | 3 Comments

Mary Drayton was a wide-eyed 8-year-old sitting next to her aunt, tennis great Althea Gibson, as she was showered with ticker tape in the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan. Continue reading →

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Irina Falconi Is Back For the U.S. Open Where It All began In Harlem (update)

Posted on September 1, 2011 by | 1 Comment

EPSN reports that when Irina Falconi was just 3 years old, her parents moved the family from Ecuador to Washington Heights in Harlem. One of the bright spots of the move to New York was their new place, right across from Inwood Hill Park and its nine tennis courts.

“I came along and decided one day I was going to go out there and act like I knew what I was doing,” Falconi said. “I was 4-years-old and never looked back. Continue reading →

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Venuses Williams Book Signing in Harlem

Posted on September 5, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Tennis Ace Venus Williams book signing for her book “Come To Win” HueMan Bookstore in Harlem, Frederick Douglas Ave., and 124th Street, on Sept 13th at 6 pm.

“This book is a terrific read! There are many wonderful nuggets of advice for both men and women on how to convert athletic prowess into success later in life. Some of the best insights are from the people who aren’t necessarily famous.” – Jazz

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Djokovic Eliminates Blake At U.S. Open

Posted on September 5, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Novak Djokovic reached the U.S. Open’s fourth round for the fourth consecutive year, eliminating American wild card Harlemite James Blake in straight sets.

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Jesus take the wheel: Serena Threatens Line Judge

Posted on September 13, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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Kim Clijsters has beaten Serena Williams to book a place in the US Open final after the defending champion was issued with a code violation on match point.

Serena was docked a point for yelling at an official who called a foot fault when trailing 5-6, 15-30 in the second set.
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