Mark Centrella and Gary Trost were recognized for achieving Master Professional status in the association, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession.

The USPTA honored those who stand out and go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry, from tennis coaches to players to volunteers.

McHale, Townsend, and Crawford will participate in WTT-style fundraising event organized by Elton John and Billie Jean King.

The headscratcher: Maria Kirilenko and her relationship with hockey star Alex Ovechkin.

Miami tournament organizers turn to the public, who will need to approve a referendum on Nov. 6, 2012, to allow improvements and expansion to this major stop on the North American spring hardcourt season.

The legendary twice-retired Belgian WTA tennis player announced that she is having a baby.

This week's tennis birthdays include Juan Martin del Potro, Serena Williams, and Kimiko Date-Krumm