News from the Caribbean:
Antigua's Raymond selected for ITF/Grand Slam touring team
December 3, 2011
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- Antigua and Barbuda’s D’Jeri Raymond has been selected for an International Tennis Federation (ITF)/Grand Slam junior touring team, which will compete in a series of junior tournaments during January and February 2012.
Caribbean expert shows diversity leadership for tennis association
September 19, 2011
NEW YORK, USA -- A Caribbean-American is helping the United States Tennis Association (USTA) with its mission to introduce diverse audiences to the gentlefolks' game, with the intention of changing the colour of tennis.
Jamaica's Brown garnering attention at US Open
September 2, 2010
NEW YORK, USA (MCT) -- He grew up in Jamaica, wears long dreadlocks and fluorescent shoelaces, and is a 6-5 serve-and-volley specialist. He is so cash-strapped that he drives to second-tier European tournaments in a Volkswagen van.
USVI native helping Haitian talent shine
August 7, 2010
ST THOMAS, USVI (MCT) -- John Wilkins was already working with Haitian tennis players long before an earthquake left their country's capital in shambles last January. In fact, Wilkins has been working with one of the Haitian Davis Cup team members since he was 11 years old.
