The following is an email sent out by former ATP Tour publicity guru Greg Sharko on the passing of Jim Martz, the long-time respected tennis writer from Florida.
Jim Martz, the founder and publisher of Florida Tennis from 1992-2023 and a long-time sports writer of the Miami Herald (1970-1991), passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the age of 80.
Jim was passionate about tennis and I remember getting calls and e-mails from him asking about ATP players with Florida ties for his ranking lists of pro players that he would run in Florida Tennis. It was always nice to see Jim in the media center in Delray Beach and Key Biscayne/Miami over the years and he would always pass along a copy of Florida Tennis, which he was proud of.
Matt Pressman, who took over as the new publisher of Florida Tennis last spring, put together this tribute and asked me to pass along to Jim’s many friends.
In loving memory of Jim Martz – Florida Tennis
Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote gave this tribute to Jim.
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article283711123.html
We will miss Jim but always remember his legacy and contributions he made in promoting tennis on all levels in Florida.
Kind Regards,
Greg
