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A calendar of events for Sarasota, Florida in May 2010 is presented which includes an exhibition titled "Galleria Silecchia," on May 7, 2010, a dance performance of ballet, jazz and other styles by the dancers from The Players Dance Co. on May 25, 2010, and Sarasota Open tennis tournament on May 8, 2010.

Examines the performance of several tennis players who participated in the 2001 Ericsson Open tournament in Miami, Florida from March 19 to April 1, 2001.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2014 Black Enterprise Golf & Tennis Challenge held at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida which include the Battle of the Sexes Trivia Challenge, the 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and the Wine & Design painting party. Other highlights mentioned include the Celebrity Master Chef Challenge, the Pepsi Comedy Show and Evening Concert, and the Awards Dinner and Concert. Photographs taken during the event are also presented.

Focuses on the defeat of Serena Williams by her sister Venus in the final of the Lipton Championships tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida. The match as the first time sisters had met for a professional women's tennis title since 1884; Use of the sisters to attract fans; History of the girls' training under their father Richard's leadership; Comments from other tennis players.

Previews the 1999 Lipton tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida. Information on the venue; Details on tennis players; Comments on the event.

Focuses on the winners of the 1998 Lipton Tennis Championships in Key Biscayne, Florida. How Pete Sampras had lost his top ranking; How Venus Williams won the Lipton by defeating Martina Hingis; How Hingis explained her loss; The comeback of Andre Agassi, who was defeated by Marcelo Rios, winner of the Lipton; Performance of Anna Kornikova and Serena Williams; The speed of Venus Williams' serve.

Presents an article about the author's experience as a tennis player. Success in winning a women's single in a national tournament organized by the American Tennis Association in the summer of 1948; Inability of the author to win against player Nancy Chaffee during a National Indoor Championship; Acceptance of her scholarship application at Florida A and M University in Tallahassee.

Discusses the victory of Andre Agassi at the 2001 Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida. Details of the win, over Jan-Michael Gambill; Success Agassi has experienced during the season, with victories in both the Australian Open and Indian Wells Masters Series; Results from the women's final between Venus Williams and Jennifer Capriati.

Focuses on the possibility of a rematch between Jimmy Conners and John McEnroe at the Nuveen Masters in Naples, Florida in March 1999. Getting through an eight-man round-robin field; Comments on the match; Reactions to the Jeff Tarango challenge.

Focuses on the junior tennis scene in and around Sarasota, Florida. Potential of young tennis players training at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton and the Billy Stearns Tennis Center in Sarasota; Tournaments in junior tennis; Local academies' goal of helping the players win college scholarships.

Presents information on the 1997 United States Men's Clay Court Tennis Championship to be held at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Inauguration of the Wide World of Sports Complex; Participants in the tournament.

The article reports on the victory of Chris Evert in the S&H Green Stamps Women's Tennis Classic, the first top on an eight-tournament tour which took place at The Tennis Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March 1973. Evert, who competed in her first professional match, won over England's Virginia Wade to take home 10,000 U.S. dollars in prize money. Evert is known for her two-fisted backhand. Spectators looked forward for an Evert-Evonne Goolagong match in the final game but Wade defeated the latter in a nine-point tie breaker.

The article discusses the highlights of the 1973 World Championship of Tennis (WCT) tour, wherein the players in Group A started the tournament in Miami, Florida while Group B started in Wales. Rod Laver won against Dick Stockton in the Group A matches and collected 10,000 dollars in prize money for the singles and 900 as his share of the doubles first prize. The twin-tour concept was the result of a deal signed by the WCT and the International Lawn Tennis Federation in 1972.

Discusses the Lipton Championships tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida. Pete Sampras' victory over MaliVai Washington for the men's title and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario's victory over Steffi Graf for the women's title; Rain delays; Boris Becker's tantrum; Jim Courier's anger; Tracy Austin's snit over a security guard who didn't recognize her; More.

Provides an overview of The Lipton tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida slated for March 19-29, 1998. History of the event; Description of the Tennis Center where the event is held; Tennis highlights; Entertainment features; Food and drink; Attractions for visitors in Miami; Availability of tickets.

Reports on the major tennis tournaments in Florida. Location of the Corel Championships; Nurveen Master championships at Kensington Golf and Country Club; Participants of championships; Other championships.

The article discusses the plans by former professional tennis player Emilio Sanchez of Spain to make his Sanchez Casal Academy on Airport Road in Naples, Florida, a major tennis center. The Academy has 38 courts and a system for teaching the game, as well as welcomes all players regardless of age. The Academy will have clinics, master classes and local tournaments. Sanchez is also talking with the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) about having national and international tournaments in the Academy.

The article highlights the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament being held on March 22-April 4, 2010 at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Florida. It discusses the history of the tournament. In its 25 years, the event has had estimated economic effect of over 300 million U.S. dollars in South Florida. One of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Masters Series events, the tournament has 128 men and women in singles competition. Also noted are the tournament's sponsorship, media coverage, and ancillary events.

The article presents an update on events related to African American business in 2009. They include the 16th annual Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge! that will be held at the J.W. Marriott in Orlando, Florida from September 3 to 7. Applicants are also being sought for the 2009 to 2010 College Marketing Representative Internship.

The article presents a calendar of tennis tournaments in April 2006. The Bausch & Lomb Championships will be held in Amelia Island, Florida. The Open de Tenis Comunidad Valenciana will be held in Valencia, Spain. The U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships will be held in Houston, Texas. The Family Circle Cup will be held in Charleston, South Carolina.

The article presents a calendar of tennis tournaments in the U.S. The Pacific Life Open tournament will be held in Indian Wells, California on March 6-19, 2006. The NASDAQ-100 Open tournament will be held in Miami, Florida on March 22 to April 2, 2006.

Presents information on the Golf and Tennis Challenge for business entrepreneurs to be hosted by the "Black Enterprise" periodical and Pepsi at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida from September 1 to 5, 2005. Importance of the event to businessmen; Sports packages to participants; Performance of singer Stephanie Mills in the event.

Looks at the performance Spanish men in the 2005 French Open tennis tournament. Comments from Roger Federer on the prevalence of Spanish players at the tournament; Author's view that Spain has replaced Florida as the promised land for aspiring junior tennis players from around the world; Comments from 2004 U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova on training in Spain.

Announces two anniversary events to be held by "Black Enterprise" magazine in 2005. 35th birthday of the magazine; 12th anniversary of the "Black Enterprise" magazine and Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida from September 1 to 5, 2005.

Focuses on the 11th annual Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge held at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida on September 2 to 6, 2004. Background on golf and tennis packages; Reasons for offering financial workshops with educational tips; Address of a Web site about the Challenge.

Announces that tennis player Serena Williams has culminated her comeback to the game in a win against Elena Dementieva in the women's final of the Nasdaq-100 Open in Key Biscayne, Florida. Score posted by Williams; Reason behind Williams' eight-month layoff from the game; Comments from Williams.

Provides information on the 10th annual Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge from August 28-September 1, 2003 at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida. Entertainer for the event; Features of the spa.

Reports the victory of lesbian tennis player Amelie Mauresmo in the Bausch & Lomb Championship at Amelia Island, Florida on April 2001. Athlete defeated by Mauresmo; Improvement in the ranking of Mauresmo for the French Open tournament; Prize money received by the athlete.

Focuses on tennis player Rod Laver as of April 5, 1999. His recovery from a stroke in July 1998; His appearance at the Lipton Championships in Key Biscayne, Florida in 1999; Effects of his stroke; Comments from Laver.

Reports that Venus Williams beat Serena to win the 1999 Lipton International Players Championships Tennis Tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida. Amount of prize money; Only other women's final between sisters.

Offers a look at the delayed tape telecast of the Women's Final at the 1999 Lipton Championships in Key Biscayne, Florida by the Fox Network.

Recounts a semifinal match between tennis players Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl on February 1986 at the Lipton Championships in Florida. Highlights of the match; Fine and suspension.

Announces the Fifth Annual Black Enterprises/Pepsi Golf and Tennis Challenge to be held in Miami, Florida on September 1998. Activities during the event; Expanded offerings of the Golf and Tennis Challenge; Other improvements for the anniversary.

Reports on tennis player Jennifer Capriati's possible return to competition at the Lipton Championships for its 1995 edition to be held at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in southern Florida. Capriati's performance against Monica Seles in the 1992 edition; Comeback bid after going into a drug rehabilitation program; Total prize money for 1995.

The article reports that tennis player Bjorn Borg has won over rival Jimmy Connors in the 200,000 U.S. dollar Grand Slam of Tennis tournament held in Boca Raton, Florida. The victory of Borg is considered his revenge for his loss in 1976 U.S. Open. Borg won only once over Connors in their previous eight matches. A brief analysis of the game and the performance of each player is provided.

The article offers information on sports events which will be held in Florida in December 1964. The National Football League (NFL) will hold runner-up playoffs and a single championship event during the Orange Bowl festival. An annual junior tennis tournament participated in by teenagers will also be held.