Articles written by T. A. Niles

The "new and improved" Ritzman Tennis Fort Myers Pro League makes its debut on Friday, October 23rd at Legends Golf and Country Club.

Oct 9, 2009 - T. A. Niles

Although there was some great tennis, the final week at the US Open was disappointing in at least two ways: The weather and the behavior of two of the game's greats.

Sep 27, 2009 - T. A. Niles

In line with President Obama's lean toward green, the Landings Tennis Association and Tennis Staff collaborated on Fort Myers' first green tennis event.

Mar 24, 2009 - T. A. Niles

Hundreds of club members and tennis lovers attend the free Fort Myers USPTA Pro League every year, yet few know very much about the League itself.

Nov 2, 2008 - T. A. Niles

The Southwest Florida tennis community rallied around injured Landings tennis pro, Terry See, a fixture in the tennis community for decades.

Sep 17, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Florida may be best known for its clay court players, but Floridians show that they are no slouches on Philly's grass courts at the USTA Nationals.

Aug 24, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Familiar men's teams are headed for Daytona as USTA Florida Southwest Region representatives at the Adult League Sectional Championships.

Jul 21, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Five USTA Florida Southwest Regional Women's Champions were crowned at Bonita Bay Club and Pelican Landings Tennis Club in Bonita Beach this weekend.

Jul 21, 2008 - T. A. Niles

USTA Florida's Southwest Region Adult League Championships are heading into the final day at Bonita Bay Club and Pelican Landings Tennis Club.

Jul 19, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Eighteen men's teams from Tampa to Naples will compete for the right to represent Southwest FL at the USTA Sectional Championships in Daytona

Jul 15, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Twenty women's teams will compete this weekend for the right to represent Southwest Florida at the USTA Florida Adult League Sectional Championships.

Jul 15, 2008 - T. A. Niles

One of Southwest Florida's premier USPTA Tennis Professionals takes helm at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, one of the area's elite country club communities.

Jul 3, 2008 - T. A. Niles

The second round at Wimbledon sent several seeds slipping into the sunset on both the gentlemen's and ladies' sides of the Championships.

Jun 26, 2008 - T. A. Niles

The Lee County Community Tennis Association, USTA Florida, and local USPTA tennis Professionals held the 2008 5th-Grade Carnival/Tennis Block Party for 500 students.

Jun 5, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Recap of the12 Ultimate Tennis Spring 2008 Championship matches held Saturday at Breckenridge Golf & Tennis Club in Estero, FL.

May 12, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Preview of Ultimate Tennis League Men's Championships at Breckenridge Golf & Tennis Club on Saturday, May 10

May 6, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Preview of Ultimate Tennis Championships to be held at Breckenridge Golf and Country Club in Estero, Florida, on Saturday, May 10.

May 6, 2008 - T. A. Niles

In only her seventh attempt on the ITF/USTA Pro Circuit, former University of Florida Gator, Alexis Gordon, beat the odds to claim her first professional title.

May 5, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Argentinian, now Boca Raton resident, Horacio Rearte claims singles title, and Charlton Eagle and Paul Smith claim doubles championship.

Apr 28, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Nadal goes for four in a row in Monte Carlo, but Federer stands in his way.

Apr 26, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Upsets continue at the USTA National Men's 45 Clay Court Championship, setting up interesting semifinal matches.

Apr 24, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Recap of the round of 16 and preview of the quarterfinals.

Apr 23, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Results from third-round action and preview of round of 16 match-ups.

Apr 22, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Report on the seeded players' progress and preview of upcoming matches.

Apr 21, 2008 - T. A. Niles

A deep field, including several former ATP professionals, battles in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the right to be called "USTA Clay Court Champion for 2008."

Apr 19, 2008 - T. A. Niles

The Lee County Community Tennis Association kicked off spring tennis season with coaches' workshop featuring QuickStart tennis, and junior tennis programs are underway.

Mar 17, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Lee County Community Tennis Association officials get a greater than expected turnout for President's Day tournament geared for new tournament players.

Feb 19, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Former NCAA No.1 tennis player at University of Florida, Alexis Gordon, is seeking to make it on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour and plays in Clearwater February 19 - 24.

Feb 13, 2008 - T. A. Niles

The second-to-last USPTA Pro League tennis match of the season drew approximately 400 enthusiastic fans to the Club at Grandezza in Estero.

Feb 11, 2008 - T. A. Niles

The support from the tennis staff and members at the Bonita Bay Club helped make the Inaugural FGCU/Johan Kriek Classic a success.

Feb 5, 2008 - T. A. Niles

The Lee County Community Tennis Association has announced registration and playing dates for Spring 2008 Ralleyball, a tennis learning format that focuses on fun.

Feb 5, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Fort Myers Juniors hold their own against Naples players in upset-filled USTA/FL- sanctioned junior tournament at Park Meadow Tennis Center in South Fort Myers.

Feb 5, 2008 - T. A. Niles

The LCCTA presents a new tennis tournament for novices and intermediate players at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers, February 16- 17.

Jan 23, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Ninth-ranked University of Miami headlines a strong field at the Inaugural FGCU/Johan Kriek Classic to be played January 18 - 21 on FGCU's campus.

Jan 17, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal have as easy a draw as they could want in 2008's first Grand Slam, because most of the heavy hitters are in the draw's upper sections.

Jan 15, 2008 - T. A. Niles

2008's first Grand Slam tennis event sets much like those of 2007, with Federer and Henin the heavy favorites.

Jan 13, 2008 - T. A. Niles

One of the more balanced draws in recent Grand Slam history and a deep women's field set the table for a feast of women's tennis at the Australian Open.

Jan 13, 2008 - T. A. Niles

Recap of participation and pictures of LCCTA members at the USTA Florida 58th Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Weekend.

Dec 18, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Update of the standings in Lee County, Florida's USTA team competition

Nov 20, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Winning is becoming a habit for Lee County's premier tennis brothers who train at Grandezza Junior Tennis Academy.

Nov 8, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Almost 500 players on 39 teams in four men's and four women's divisions battle for a spot at Nationals in Lee's USTA Adult Leagues.

Nov 1, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Twenty teachers attended a USA School Tennis Program teaching workshop delivered by the USTA's Susan Allshouse at Ida S. Baker High School in Cape Coral, FL

Oct 3, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Sixteen adult tennis championships were contested at Boca Pointe Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida and most were decided despite the rain on Championship Sunday.

Oct 2, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Eight of the top-10 and 15 of the top-20 professional women tennis players battle in Stuttgart to earn spots and tune-up for the Sony Ericsson Championships in November.

Oct 2, 2007 - T. A. Niles

After the Grand Slams and before the season-ending championships, Davis Cup semifinals provides much needed tennis drama.

Sep 20, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Bringing the rhythmic counting used in music to the tennis courts can improve one's forehand and backhand.

Sep 20, 2007 - T. A. Niles

The article compares the performance of American and other tennis players at the four Grand Slam tennis events, particularly the US Open.

Sep 20, 2007 - T. A. Niles

The bottom half of the men's draw wraps up the third round and showcases up-and-comer Juan Martin Del Potro v. Novak Djokovic, and Rafa Nadal v. Jo-Wilfreid Tsonga.

Sep 1, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Of the 32 matches remaining in the Women's Singles Draw, 10 capture attention for various reasons, particularly for their competitive promise and upset potential.

Aug 31, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Kids, parents and volunteers descended on Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers for the inaugural Rally Up Carnival, which was a fun way to register kids for fall tennis programs.

Aug 30, 2007 - T. A. Niles

The Lee County Community Tennis Association has a new, multi-talented Executive Director seeking to make Lee County one of the country's premier tennis destinations.

Aug 30, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Justine Henin, the Williams sisters, Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic are the major players in the year's final Grand Slam as expected.

Aug 27, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Novak Djokovic and James Blake add subplots to the main story of the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal Grand Slam Rivalry and US Open Championships.

Aug 26, 2007 - T. A. Niles

The Rally Up event at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers on August 25 kicks off the fall registration for the Lee County Community Tennis Associations fall programs.

Aug 16, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Maria Sharapova's powerful ground game, and Andy Roddick's serve and Jimmy-Connors-constructed game prevail in San Diego's Acura Classic and Washington, DC's Legg Mason.

Aug 6, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Early upsets are possible on the hard courts of Montreal's Roger's Cup, but Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are poised to meet in the final of another major ATP event.

Aug 4, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Parents and kids enjoyed the culminating event of the USTA/ Florida and Lee County Community Tennis Association's first Junior Team Tennis season.

Jul 19, 2007 - T. A. Niles

The Men's 3.0 team from Fort Myers Racquet Club will represent Lee County in Daytona Beach at the USTA/Florida sectional team playoffs to determine who goes to Nationals.

Jul 18, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Although none of the Lee County women's tennis teams advanced to sectional competition in Daytona Beach, it wasn't for lack of effort on the courts at Naples Tennis Club.

Jul 18, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Roger's Cup, formerly known as the Canadian Open, is the next major ATP Masters Series and Sony Ericsson WTA tour stop for top men and women tennis professionals.

Jul 10, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Roger Federer, the top-ranked tennis player in the world, served his way to victory with 24 aces against World No.2 Rafa Nadal in five tough sets to equal Bjorn Borg.

Jul 8, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Venus Williams lived up to Richard Williams' prediction and captured her sixth Grand Slam title in straight sets over Marion Bartoli.

Jul 8, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Unheralded (on paper) players make the most noise in the Bush Florida Open Tennis Tournament, including the first siblings to claim girls singles titles.

Jun 28, 2007 - T. A. Niles

The Bush Florida Open, the brainchild of Florida tennis legends Bobby Curtis, Hank Jungle and Tom Davis, has grown into a junior event of National prominence.

Jun 26, 2007 - T. A. Niles

A review of the top-half of the women's singles draw at Wimbledon suggests that Justine Henin or Serena Williams will emerge as the champion despite other challengers.

Jun 25, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Maria Sharapova has an easier road than any of the other top seeds in the women's draw at Wimbledon, but she isn't likely to reach the finals.

Jun 25, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Rafael Nadal has a much tougher road than Roger Federer to reach the men's final at the All England Club, but his improved game and mental toughness will prevail

Jun 24, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Roger Federer is the favorite to win his fifth consecutive gentlemen's singles title at Wimbledon, but his confidence may have been shaken by his loss to Rafael Nadal.

Jun 22, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Park Meadow Tennis Center, a conveniently located tennis venue where beginners can learn the game and tournament players can hone their skills, is profiled.

Jun 19, 2007 - T. A. Niles

A third consecutive loss to Rafael Nadal at the French Open has shaken Roger Federer's confidence and is likely to have an impact on the entire ATP Tennis Tour.

Jun 13, 2007 - T. A. Niles

World-class tennis amateur Matt Litsky is a family man and attorney who satisfies his tennis fix by playing Ultimate Tennis and USTA Tourneys in Southwest Florida.

Jun 11, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Nothing has happened to derail the hopes of all tennis fans who want to see No.1 Federer and No.2 Nadal play in the final at Roland Garros.

Jun 4, 2007 - T. A. Niles

All of the top-seeded women made it to the quarter-finals at Roland Garros except Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo.

Jun 4, 2007 - T. A. Niles

The first African American, former USTA National Coach Bryan Shelton, guides Georgia Tech's Lady Yellow Jackets to NCAA Women's Div. I Tennis Title.

May 30, 2007 - T. A. Niles

World no.1 Justine Henin and Serena Williams are best bets to emerge from the top-half of the women's French Open singles Draw.

May 30, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Former champion and no. 5 seed Amelie Mauresmo is the best bet to emerge from the bottom-half of the women's French Open singles Draw.

May 30, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Final results from the Sony Ericsson WTA Internationali BNL D'Italia provide a foreshadowing of the French Open at Roland Garros.

May 30, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Maria Sharapova's chances of winning the French Open are slim to none because of an ineffective serve and an inability to change her game plan.

May 25, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Roger Federer ends Rafael Nadal's clay-court streak in ATP Masters Series, and Carlos Moya and Lleyton Hewitt resurface as legitimate challengers at the French Open.

May 21, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are one step closer to another ATP Final showdown as both reach semis at the Masters Series Hamburg.

May 18, 2007 - T. A. Niles

The Sony Ericsson WTA Internationali BNL D'Italia event being contested in Rome is going change the face of the Race to the Sony Ericsson Championships.

May 17, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Rafael Nadal used an attacking serve-volley game, winning 28 of 31 points at net to overcome Oscar Hernandez. He now faces Igor Andreev, the last man to beat him on clay.

May 16, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Nicolas Almagro upset his countryman Tommy Robredo en route to his best showing this year in an ATP Masters Series event.

May 16, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Florida's Ultimate Tennis, Spring Championships at Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club was a tennis addict's delight and a tasty teaser for the summer session.

May 15, 2007 - T. A. Niles

For players who are getting back into the game or want to keep their tournament games sharp, the Ultimate Tennis League is a grand slam winner.

May 8, 2007 - T. A. Niles

With his ongoing streak of 72 straight matches won on clay, Rafael Nadal is the undisputed ruler of the soft surface. Only Roger Federer has the tools to end his reign.

Apr 30, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Roger Federer has to employ a strategy specifically for Rafael Nadal on clay if he is to win the men's French Open title and a career Grand Slam.

Apr 24, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Winning matches in USTA tournament tennis and USTA league play begins with a sound pre-match preparation routine. A "true warm-up" will get you ready to play your best.

Apr 20, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Pre-match warm-up is not enough time to prepare your game, but plenty for a winning game plan in USTA tournaments and leagues. Here are 3 mental game keys for warm-up.

Apr 20, 2007 - T. A. Niles

A good mental game complements good strokes for a winning combination in competitive tennis. Simple but effective mental game strategy improves your tennis game.

Apr 16, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Spain's Davis Cup Captain Emilio Sanchez surprisingly chose Fernando Verdasco instead of David Ferrer to play against Andy Roddick and James Blake in Davis Cup quarters.

Apr 6, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Given the intensity of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National, the honesty brought to golf telecasts by NBC's Johnny Miller would be welcome.

Apr 6, 2007 - T. A. Niles

The US Davis Cup team, seeking revenge for a finals loss against Spain in 2004, will only advance in Davis Cup play if Roddick's hamstring and Blake's psyche are healthy.

Apr 5, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Novak Djokovich has the game to be a better long term threat to Roger Federer than Rafa Nadal. Djokovic's all court, versatile game is built for longevity. Nadal's isn't.

Apr 4, 2007 - T. A. Niles

Sid Matthew's collection of quotes and quips will help your golf game and give you a glimpse of sport history.

Apr 4, 2007 - T. A. Niles