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August 2, 2021

Universal Tennis introduces Junior National Pathway for Greater Player Exposure to College Coaches

3 min read Getting recruited is challenging enough, so UTR Sports is setting out to make the process easier on teenagers, parents, and coaches alike. Introducing the Junior National Pathway,...

August 2, 2021

Universal Tennis introduces Junior National Pathway for Greater Player Exposure to College Coaches

3 min read Getting recruited is challenging enough, so UTR Sports is setting out to make the process easier on teenagers, parents, and coaches alike. Introducing the Junior National Pathway,...

July 26, 2021

Universal Tennis School: ICL Academy Provides Online Education Solution for Juniors

5 min read Kirk Spahn grew up playing competitive junior tennis, and like many young talented players, he dreamed of pursuing a professional career in tennis. Spahn briefly trained alongside...

July 26, 2021

Universal Tennis School: ICL Academy Provides Online Education Solution for Juniors

5 min read Kirk Spahn grew up playing competitive junior tennis, and like many young talented players, he dreamed of pursuing a professional career in tennis. Spahn briefly trained alongside...

July 21, 2021

UTR Pro Tennis Tour Wraps Successful First Six Months

6 min read In December 2020, Universal Tennis announced the UTR Pro Tennis Tour launch, an innovative new tour providing players with valuable guaranteed matches and prize money. With a...

July 21, 2021

UTR Pro Tennis Tour Wraps Successful First Six Months

6 min read In December 2020, Universal Tennis announced the UTR Pro Tennis Tour launch, an innovative new tour providing players with valuable guaranteed matches and prize money. With a...

July 21, 2021

Polish No. 1 Hurkacz Heads to Olympics with Momentum

3 min read With a UTR Rating of 15.33 and ATP ranking of No. 12, Hubert Hurkacz has established himself as a mainstay at the top of the sport. By...

July 21, 2021

Polish No. 1 Hurkacz Heads to Olympics with Momentum

3 min read With a UTR Rating of 15.33 and ATP ranking of No. 12, Hubert Hurkacz has established himself as a mainstay at the top of the sport. By...

July 11, 2021

As Predicted by INSIGHTS, Djokovic and Barty Win Wimbledon

6 min read On Saturday, Ashleigh Barty (UTR Rating 13.31*) fulfilled her childhood dream of winning Wimbledon by beating Karolina Pliskova (UTR Rating 12.80), 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-3. Universal Tennis INSIGHTS...

July 11, 2021

As Predicted by INSIGHTS, Djokovic and Barty Win Wimbledon

6 min read On Saturday, Ashleigh Barty (UTR Rating 13.31*) fulfilled her childhood dream of winning Wimbledon by beating Karolina Pliskova (UTR Rating 12.80), 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-3. Universal Tennis INSIGHTS...

July 9, 2021

Berrettini and Djokovic to Play for History in Sunday's Wimbledon Final

6 min read Novak Djokovic (UTR Rating 16.14) is one match away from winning Wimbledon for the third time in a row. His last remaining obstacle is first-time Grand Slam...

July 9, 2021

Berrettini and Djokovic to Play for History in Sunday's Wimbledon Final

6 min read Novak Djokovic (UTR Rating 16.14) is one match away from winning Wimbledon for the third time in a row. His last remaining obstacle is first-time Grand Slam...

July 8, 2021

Barty and Pliskova to Face Off in 2021 Wimbledon Final

6 min read Ashleigh Barty (UTR Rating 13.31*) and Karolina Pliskova (UTR Rating 12.80) will battle for the honor of Wimbledon champion on Saturday. Neither has won at the All...

July 8, 2021

Barty and Pliskova to Face Off in 2021 Wimbledon Final

6 min read Ashleigh Barty (UTR Rating 13.31*) and Karolina Pliskova (UTR Rating 12.80) will battle for the honor of Wimbledon champion on Saturday. Neither has won at the All...

July 7, 2021

Breaking Down the Wimbledon Semifinals with Barty and Djokovic as Heavy Favorites

5 min read Wimbledon is entering the final stretch with four men and four women remaining. Before play began, Universal Tennis INSIGHTS calculated the win probability of every player in...

July 7, 2021

Breaking Down the Wimbledon Semifinals with Barty and Djokovic as Heavy Favorites

5 min read Wimbledon is entering the final stretch with four men and four women remaining. Before play began, Universal Tennis INSIGHTS calculated the win probability of every player in...

July 6, 2021

Previewing the Wimbledon men’s quarterfinals with Universal Tennis INSIGHTS

5 min read With Hubert Hurkacz completing a five-set win over No. 2 seed Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday, the Wimbledon men’s quarterfinals are locked in. Eight men will take the...

July 6, 2021

Previewing the Wimbledon men’s quarterfinals with Universal Tennis INSIGHTS

5 min read With Hubert Hurkacz completing a five-set win over No. 2 seed Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday, the Wimbledon men’s quarterfinals are locked in. Eight men will take the...

July 5, 2021

Women's quarterfinals to take center stage on Tuesday at Wimbledon

5 min read Wimbledon’s final Manic Monday had it all, with 16 matches scheduled across the busiest day of the fortnight. With one men's fourth-round match still to finish (Daniil...

July 5, 2021

Women's quarterfinals to take center stage on Tuesday at Wimbledon

5 min read Wimbledon’s final Manic Monday had it all, with 16 matches scheduled across the busiest day of the fortnight. With one men's fourth-round match still to finish (Daniil...

July 4, 2021

Wrapping Up Wimbledon Week 1’s Highs and Lows from Fans to Falls

8 min read With Week 1 of Wimbledon complete, it’s time to reflect on all that has happened with a roundup of the best and worst accolades. The round of...

July 4, 2021

Wrapping Up Wimbledon Week 1’s Highs and Lows from Fans to Falls

8 min read With Week 1 of Wimbledon complete, it’s time to reflect on all that has happened with a roundup of the best and worst accolades. The round of...

July 3, 2021

Keys, Gauff, and Korda Lead American Force into Week 2 at Wimbledon

5 min read Sunday marks a day of rest at Wimbledon with the last Middle Sunday before the tradition ends in 2022. It also marks the July 4th holiday, a...

July 3, 2021

Keys, Gauff, and Korda Lead American Force into Week 2 at Wimbledon

5 min read Sunday marks a day of rest at Wimbledon with the last Middle Sunday before the tradition ends in 2022. It also marks the July 4th holiday, a...

July 2, 2021

Korda and Samsanova Continue to Impress in Wimbledon Debuts

5 min read New stars Sebastian Korda (UTR Rating 15.48*) and Liudmila Samsonova (UTR Rating 12.33) continued to enjoy unforgettable Wimbledon debuts as they booked places in the fourth round...

July 2, 2021

Korda and Samsanova Continue to Impress in Wimbledon Debuts

5 min read New stars Sebastian Korda (UTR Rating 15.48*) and Liudmila Samsonova (UTR Rating 12.33) continued to enjoy unforgettable Wimbledon debuts as they booked places in the fourth round...

July 1, 2021

At Wimbledon, Barty and Federer Roll as Bublik and Rogers Notch Upsets

6 min read On Thursday at Wimbledon, INSIGHTS and fan favorites advanced to the third round. Top seed Ashleigh Barty (UTR Rating 13.32*) continued her campaign with a 6-4, 6-3...

July 1, 2021

At Wimbledon, Barty and Federer Roll as Bublik and Rogers Notch Upsets

6 min read On Thursday at Wimbledon, INSIGHTS and fan favorites advanced to the third round. Top seed Ashleigh Barty (UTR Rating 13.32*) continued her campaign with a 6-4, 6-3...

June 30, 2021

INSIGHTS Predicts Boost for Djokovic's Chances at Major No. 20 in London

5 min read Wednesday at Wimbledon was the first day without rain, letting organizers catch up with a whopping 79 completed matches. The highest seed to drop was No. 4...

June 30, 2021

INSIGHTS Predicts Boost for Djokovic's Chances at Major No. 20 in London

5 min read Wednesday at Wimbledon was the first day without rain, letting organizers catch up with a whopping 79 completed matches. The highest seed to drop was No. 4...

June 29, 2021

Young Stars Swiatek, Korda, and Gauff Move On at Wimbledon

6 min read The biggest news on Tuesday was Seren Williams' unfortunate retirement due to an injury just six games into her opener against Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Despite the drama and...

June 29, 2021

Young Stars Swiatek, Korda, and Gauff Move On at Wimbledon

6 min read The biggest news on Tuesday was Seren Williams' unfortunate retirement due to an injury just six games into her opener against Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Despite the drama and...

June 28, 2021

Tiafoe, Krejcikova are Players to Watch at Wimbledon

7 min read Wimbledon began on Monday with the infamous London rain putting a dampener on outside court action. Inside the covered stadiums, No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka dismissed Monica...

June 28, 2021

Tiafoe, Krejcikova are Players to Watch at Wimbledon

7 min read Wimbledon began on Monday with the infamous London rain putting a dampener on outside court action. Inside the covered stadiums, No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka dismissed Monica...

June 25, 2021

Universal Tennis INSIGHTS Calculates Predictions for Wimbledon with Djokovic, Barty Leading Favorites

6 min read It’s been two years since the world’s best touched the hallowed green lawns of the All England Club. Wimbledon is just days away with 2019 champion Novak...

June 25, 2021

Universal Tennis INSIGHTS Calculates Predictions for Wimbledon with Djokovic, Barty Leading Favorites

6 min read It’s been two years since the world’s best touched the hallowed green lawns of the All England Club. Wimbledon is just days away with 2019 champion Novak...

June 24, 2021

Polmans, Volynets, and Tig Lead UTR Pro Tennis Tour Presence at Wimbledon

5 min read A slew of UTR Pro Tennis Tour stars are competing at Wimbledon over the next fortnight with two qualifying for the main draw, one gaining direct entry,...

June 24, 2021

Polmans, Volynets, and Tig Lead UTR Pro Tennis Tour Presence at Wimbledon

5 min read A slew of UTR Pro Tennis Tour stars are competing at Wimbledon over the next fortnight with two qualifying for the main draw, one gaining direct entry,...

June 14, 2021

Universal Tennis Names Club, Organizer and Event of the Month

3 minute read After an eventful four weeks of tennis all over the country, Universal Tennis is recognizing the club of the month, organizer of the month, and event of...

June 14, 2021

Universal Tennis Names Club, Organizer and Event of the Month

3 minute read After an eventful four weeks of tennis all over the country, Universal Tennis is recognizing the club of the month, organizer of the month, and event of...

June 12, 2021

Djokovic and Tsitsipas Play For History in Paris Final

10 minute read There will be no 14th title for Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this weekend after he was beaten 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-2 by Novak Djokovic in Friday’s...

June 12, 2021

Djokovic and Tsitsipas Play For History in Paris Final

10 minute read There will be no 14th title for Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this weekend after he was beaten 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-2 by Novak Djokovic in Friday’s...

June 11, 2021

UNLIKELY DUO DUEL IN GRANDE FINALE

8 min read When Roland Garros began, five of the past six champions were in the field. Only one of them, 2020 champion Iga Swiatek, made it past the fourth...

June 11, 2021

UNLIKELY DUO DUEL IN GRANDE FINALE

8 min read When Roland Garros began, five of the past six champions were in the field. Only one of them, 2020 champion Iga Swiatek, made it past the fourth...

June 10, 2021

NEW BIG FOUR IN FINAL FOUR

8 min read The best players will be showcased in Friday’s men’s semi-finals at Roland Garros, an order of play that stands in stark contrast to what transpired in the...

June 10, 2021

NEW BIG FOUR IN FINAL FOUR

8 min read The best players will be showcased in Friday’s men’s semi-finals at Roland Garros, an order of play that stands in stark contrast to what transpired in the...

June 9, 2021

AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR

8 min read While it hasn’t been quite an out-of-body experience, it’s unlikely that any of the four women remaining in Roland Garros believed they would be in the semi-finals....

June 9, 2021

AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR

8 min read While it hasn’t been quite an out-of-body experience, it’s unlikely that any of the four women remaining in Roland Garros believed they would be in the semi-finals....

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