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“World Tennis with Harry Cicma presented by Infiniti of Norwood” returns for third season NESN

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – “World Tennis with Harry Cicma” will return for a third season on New England Sports Network (NESN) with an expanded number of shows in high definition and a new presenting sponsor with Infiniti of Norwood. “World Tennis with Harry Cicma Presented by Infiniti of Norwood” will have 12 shows this summer airing twice per week from June 6 through August 29 – up from last season’s total of five shows.

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“World Tennis Presented by Infiniti of Norwood” will have exclusive one-on-one interviews with legends such as Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, John Isner, Anna Kournikova, Kim Clijsters and more hosted by veteran tennis analyst Harry Cicma. In addition, the show will be available globally on the internet at www.WorldTennisMagazine.com and on the World Tennis Magazine YouTube channel following its airing on NESN.

In addition to Infiniti of Norwood (www.InfinitiofNorwood.com), other sponsors for 2011 include Cruise Control Gear (www.CruiseControlGear.com), the Boston Lobsters World Team Tennis franchise, (www.BostonLobsters.net), the Upper Dublin Sports Center, (www.UpperDublinSportsCenter.com) and “The Bud Collins History of Tennis” book, published by New Chapter Media, (www.NewChapterMedia.com).

The New England Sports Network (NESN) is the flagship station for both the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins and is available on New England cable systems and nationally = in both standard definition and high definition through satellite TV providers DirectTV (Channel 628) and Dish Network (Channel 434). The Red Sox are a co-founder and majority owner (80 percent) of NESN with the Bruins owning the remaining 20 percent. NESN is delivered to over four million homes throughout New England and consistently receives higher ratings of any other national or regional sports channels in the region combined.

Cicma is an on-air correspondent for NBC Sports, the former sports producer and anchor at NBC in Providence, R.I. and CBS in Springfield, Mass., and ABC in Sioux City, Iowa. He is the co-founder and host of “World Tennis with Harry Cicma” and also served as a commentator for other networks including Fox Sports Net and Tennis Channel and the U.S. Open tennis championship’s world feed. He is the TV voice of World Team Tennis, also host & producer of FOX Sports’ Ping Pong coverage, along with other productions on SNY, FOX, NESN and Comcast SportsNet. A former world-ranked doubles player, he is a graduate of Rutgers University.

SWEETING PLAYING SWEET TENNIS

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Ryan Sweeting is having a break-out tournament in Washington, D.C. this week at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.

The 23-year-old beat tour veteran James Blake 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round and Michael Llodra of France 6-4, 6-2 in the second round to win post his best result to date on the ATP World Tour.

The former Univ. of Florida standout is currently one of the many pros who train at the Saddlebrook Academy in Tampa, Fla., along with Blake, John Isner, Bob and Mike Bryan among others. Harry Cicma of World Tennis Television recently visited Saddlebrook and got a behind-the-scenes look at the training facilities from Howard Moore and spoke with Sweeting about his career and his training and practice sessions as seen in this clip:

“World Tennis” with Harry Cicma is the second-year tennis television show that airs on the New England Sports Network (NESN). The Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla. (www.SaddlebrookResort.com), is the Presenting Sponsor of the show. Other sponsors of the 2010 season of the show include Tournagrip (www.uniquesports.com), Ace Authentic (www.aceauthentic.com), Grand Slam Tennis Tours (www.GrandSlamTennisTours.com), the International Tennis Hall of Fame (www.tennisfame.com), Morfit Performance fitness apparel (www.MorfitPerformance.com), the Peter Kaplan Tennis Academy (www.WesthamptonTennis.com), State Ultra Lounge (www.StateUltraLounge.com), New Chapter Media (www.NewChapterMedia.com), K3Tennis (www.K3tennis.com) and Rouge Vodka (www.RougeVodka.com)

The New England Sports Network (NESN) is the flagship station for both the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins and is available on New England cable systems and nationally (in both standard definition and high definition through satellite TV providers DirectTV (Channel 628) and Dish Network (Channel 434). The Red Sox are a co-founder and majority owner (80 percent) of NESN with the Bruins owning the remaining 20 percent. NESN is delivered to over four million homes throughout New England and consistently receives higher ratings of any other national or regional sports channels in the region combined.

Cicma is the former sports anchor and producer at NBC in Providence, R.I., CBS in Springfield, Mass., and ABC in Sioux City, Iowa. He is the co-founder and host of “World Tennis with Harry Cicma” and also served as a commentator for other networks including Fox Sports Net and Tennis Channel and has commentated for World Team Tennis and the U.S. Open tennis championship’s world feed. A former ATP world-ranked doubles player, he was also a standout Big East tennis player at Rutgers University.

James Blake Talks Comeback with World Tennis Magazine

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James Blake discusses his continued comeback in this excerpt from WORLD TENNIS with Harry Cicma presented by the Saddlebrook Resort.

“World Tennis with Harry Cicma” is the second-year tennis television show that airs on the New England Sports Network (NESN). The Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla. (www.SaddlebrookResort.com), is the Presenting Sponsor of the show. Other sponsors of the 2010 season of the show include Tournagrip (www.uniquesports.com), Ace Authentic (www.aceauthentic.com), Grand Slam Tennis Tours (www.GrandSlamTennisTours.com), the International Tennis Hall of Fame (www.tennisfame.com), Morfit Performance fitness apparel (www.MorfitPerformance.com), the Peter Kaplan Tennis Academy (www.WesthamptonTennis.com), State Ultra Lounge (www.StateUltraLounge.com), New Chapter Media (www.NewChapterMedia.com), K3Tennis (www.K3tennis.com) and Rouge Vodka (www.RougeVodka.com)

The New England Sports Network (NESN) is the flagship station for both the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins and is available on New England cable systems and nationally (in both standard definition and high definition through satellite TV providers DirectTV (Channel 628) and Dish Network (Channel 434). The Red Sox are a co-founder and majority owner (80 percent) of NESN with the Bruins owning the remaining 20 percent. NESN is delivered to over four million homes throughout New England and consistently receives higher ratings of any other national or regional sports channels in the region combined.

Cicma is the former sports anchor and producer at NBC in Providence, R.I., CBS in Springfield, Mass., and ABC in Sioux City, Iowa. He is the co-founder and host of “World Tennis with Harry Cicma” and also served as a commentator for other networks including Fox Sports Net and Tennis Channel and has commentated for World Team Tennis and the U.S. Open tennis championship’s world feed. A former ATP world-ranked doubles player, he was also a standout Big East tennis player at Rutgers University.

Martina Hingis Talks!

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World Team Tennis concludes its 35th season this weekend in Kansas City, Mo.

One of the highlights of this July season has been the appearance of Martina Hingis, who returned to the courts this year after being suspended from the WTA Tour for a failed during test at Wimbledon in 2007.

Harry Cicma sat down a spoke to the future Hall of Famer from Switzerland earlier this year about World Team Tennis, featured here on World Tennis television show with Harry Cicma:

“World Tennis with Harry Cicma” is the second-year tennis television show that airs on the New England Sports Network (NESN). The Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla. (www.SaddlebrookResort.com), is the Presenting Sponsor of the show. Other sponsors of the 2010 season of the show include Tournagrip (www.uniquesports.com), Ace Authentic (www.aceauthentic.com), Grand Slam Tennis Tours (www.GrandSlamTennisTours.com), the International Tennis Hall of Fame (www.tennisfame.com), Morfit Performance fitness apparel (www.MorfitPerformance.com), the Peter Kaplan Tennis Academy (www.WesthamptonTennis.com), State Ultra Lounge (www.StateUltraLounge.com), New Chapter Media (www.NewChapterMedia.com), K3Tennis (www.K3tennis.com) and Rouge Vodka (www.RougeVodka.com)

The New England Sports Network (NESN) is the flagship station for both the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins and is available on New England cable systems and nationally (in both standard definition and high definition through satellite TV providers DirectTV (Channel 628) and Dish Network (Channel 434). The Red Sox are a co-founder and majority owner (80 percent) of NESN with the Bruins owning the remaining 20 percent. NESN is delivered to over four million homes throughout New England and consistently receives higher ratings of any other national or regional sports channels in the region combined.

Cicma is the former sports anchor and producer at NBC in Providence, R.I., CBS in Springfield, Mass., and ABC in Sioux City, Iowa. He is the co-founder and host of “World Tennis with Harry Cicma” and also served as a commentator for other networks including Fox Sports Net and Tennis Channel and has commentated for World Team Tennis and the U.S. Open tennis championship’s world feed. A former ATP world-ranked doubles player, he was also a standout Big East tennis player at Rutgers University.

Lindsay Davenport Talks Tennis!

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The summer of 2010 marks the return of Lindsay Davenport to competitive tennis. The future Hall of Famer played mixed doubles at Wimbledon with Bob Bryan – her first tournament since the 2008 U.S. Open (when she reached the third round in singles and doubles) and since giving birth to a second child. She is currently competing for the St. Louis Aces in World Team Tennis and will play two doubles tournaments this summer in Stanford and in San Diego. Davenport said, however, that she definitely won’t play this year at the U.S. Open.

Davenport spoke with Harry Cicma on the World Tennis with Harry Cicma television show that airs nationally on New England Sports Network (NESN). The interview can be seen here:

“World Tennis with Harry Cicma” is the second-year tennis television show that airs on the New England Sports Network (NESN). The Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla. (www.SaddlebrookResort.com), is the Presenting Sponsor of the show. Other sponsors of the 2010 season of the show include Tournagrip (www.uniquesports.com), Ace Authentic (www.aceauthentic.com), Grand Slam Tennis Tours (www.GrandSlamTennisTours.com), the International Tennis Hall of Fame (www.tennisfame.com), Morfit Performance fitness apparel (www.MorfitPerformance.com), the Peter Kaplan Tennis Academy (www.WesthamptonTennis.com), State Ultra Lounge (www.StateUltraLounge.com), New Chapter Media (www.NewChapterMedia.com), K3Tennis (www.K3tennis.com) and Rouge Vodka (www.RougeVodka.com)

The New England Sports Network (NESN) is the flagship station for both the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins and is available on New England cable systems and nationally (in both standard definition and high definition through satellite TV providers DirectTV (Channel 628) and Dish Network (Channel 434). The Red Sox are a co-founder and majority owner (80 percent) of NESN with the Bruins owning the remaining 20 percent. NESN is delivered to over four million homes throughout New England and consistently receives higher ratings of any other national or regional sports channels in the region combined.

Cicma is the former sports anchor and producer at NBC in Providence, R.I., CBS in Springfield, Mass., and ABC in Sioux City, Iowa. He is the co-founder and host of “World Tennis with Harry Cicma” and also served as a commentator for other networks including Fox Sports Net and Tennis Channel and has commentated for World Team Tennis and the U.S. Open tennis championship’s world feed. A former ATP world-ranked doubles player, he was also a standout Big East tennis player at Rutgers University.

TONY TRABERT TALKS ABOUT THE TENNIS HALL OF FAME’S CLASS OF 2010

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Tony Trabert, the President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, talks to Harry Cicma, the host of the TV show “World Tennis with Harry Cicma” on New England Sports Network (NESN), about the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010.  The Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships will be held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino in Newport, R.I. July 5-11. The induction ceremonies will take place on Saturday, July 10. For more information, go to www.TennisFame.com

“World Tennis With Harry Cicma” is airing for a second season on the New England Sports Network (NESN) this year with five new shows that air on the third Saturday of each month from May through September. The thirty-minute television show with television personality Harry Cicma, features interviews and stories from the world of tennis, including one-on-one interviews with such stars as Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, John McEnroe, Ana Ivanovic and others.  In addition, the show will be available globally on the internet at www.WorldTennisMagazine.com and on the WorldTennisMagazine YouTube channel following its airing on NESN.

The New England Sports Network (NESN) is the flagship station for both the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins and is available on New England cable systems and nationally (in both standard definition and high definition through satellite TV providers DirectTV (Channel 628) and Dish Network (Channel 434). The Red Sox are a co-founder and majority owner (80 percent) of NESN with the Bruins owning the remaining 20 percent. NESN is delivered to over four million homes throughout New England and consistently receives higher ratings of any other national or regional sports channels in the region combined.

“WORLD TENNIS WITH HARRY CICMA” RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON ON NESN

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NEW YORK, N.Y., April 20 – “World Tennis With Harry Cicma” will return for a second season on the New England Sports Network (NESN) this year with five new shows that will air on the third Saturday of each month from May through September. The thirty-minute television show with Verizon FIOS and NBC Sports television personality Harry Cicma features interviews and stories from the world of tennis, including one-on-one interviews with such stars as Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, John McEnroe, Ana Ivanovic and others.

The show will air on the following dates and times.

Saturday, May 15 – Noon eastern

RE-AIR, Monday, May 17

Saturday, June 19 – Noon eastern

RE-AIR, Monday, June 21

Saturday, July 17 – Noon eastern

RE-AIR, Monday, July 19

Saturday, August 21 – Noon eastern

RE-AIR, Monday, August 23

Saturday, Sept. 18 – Noon eastern

RE-AIR, Monday, Sept. 20

In addition, the show will be available globally on the internet at www.WorldTennisMagazine.com and on the WorldTennisMagazine YouTube channel following its airing on NESN.

The New England Sports Network (NESN) is the flagship station for both the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins and is available on New England cable systems and nationally (in both standard definition and high definition through satellite TV providers DirectTV (Channel 628) and Dish Network (Channel 434). The Red Sox are a co-founder and majority owner (80 percent) of NESN with the Bruins owning the remaining 20 percent. NESN is delivered to over four million homes throughout New England and consistently receives higher ratings of any other national or regional sports channels in the region combined.

Cicma is the primary sports anchor and sports director for Verizon FIOS1 WRNN TV in New York City and reports for NBC Sports & NBCSports.com. He was previously the sports anchor and producer at NBC in Providence, R.I. and CBS in Springfield, Mass., and ABC in Sioux City, Iowa. He is the co-founder and host of “World Tennis with Harry Cicma” and also served as a commentator for other networks including Fox Sports Net and Tennis Channel and has commentated for World Team Tennis and the U.S. Open tennis championship’s world feed. A former ATP world-ranked doubles player, he was also a standout Big East tennis player at Rutgers University.