Articles written by T. A. Niles

Depth and parity characterizes Fort Myers Pro League and that should be evident from the first match this Friday, October 21 at 4pm at the Landings.

Oct 19, 2011 - T. A. Niles

Fort Myers tennis lovers' favorite Friday afternoon/evening tennis entertainment, the USPTA Pro League, resumes October 21 at 4pm at the Landings.

Oct 10, 2011 - 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 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

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