Thirty30 Tennis
A New Alternative Scoring Method Created by Mark Milne

Mark Milne, creator of Thirty30 Tennis. Mark is from Arbroath in the North East of Scotland, one hour south of Aberdeen

I hope that you might be interested in the new alternative Thirty30 tennis scoring method that I have created to shorten tennis matches and make them more dynamic and exciting.

Please excuse the impersonal nature of the message below, but I am contacting many people and this is the most efficient way to conduct my request for trialing of Thirty30.

I am looking for people to try the new scoring method and to spread the word.

Thirty30 tennis is the innovative and complementary alternative scoring method that brings tennis into the 21st century producing shorter more exciting sets of tennis - every game starts at 30-30 (announced "Thirty30") and a set is completed in no longer than 20 minutes.

There is an appetite within tennis for shorter format matches and the ITF Rules of Tennis now include alternative scoring methods, i.e. "sets to 4 games, etc." (FAST4) and the "Match Tie-Break to 10 points" (Tie Break Tens), to shorten matches.

I summarize the simple rules of Thirty30 tennis:

Everything is identical to the traditional scoring except:

(1) EVERY game played starts at "30-all" (30-30) and the score of "Thirty30" is announced at the start of every game.

(2) If a set reaches 6 games all, a '9-point tie-break', i.e. first to 5 points, sudden death at 4-4, is played to decide the winner of the set by 7-6.

Order of serve is: A B B A / change ends / A B B A A (9 points maximum).

(3) During a set, players serve alternative games and only change ends initially after 2 games, then after every 4 games and at the end of each set, i.e. change ends after 2, 6 and 10 games during a set.

Order of serve is: A B / change ends / A B A B / change ends / A B A B / change ends / A B + 9-point tie-break

(4) During a match, players alternate who serves first at the start of each set.

For a best-of-3 sets match, Player A serves first in sets 1 and 3 and Player B serves first in set 2, i.e. A B A.

For a best-of-5 sets match, the order is: A B A B A.

There is no tie-break played at 6 games all in the final set; the final set is won by leading by 2 clear games as per traditional scoring.

The "No Ad" rule is NOT used, i.e. 'normal deuce' is played as per traditional scoring.

The "No Let" rule is NOT used, i.e. as per traditional tennis.

A set of Thirty30 takes in general no longer than 20 minutes to complete resulting in a best-of-3-sets match being completed in 60 minutes and best-of-5-sets in 90 minutes.

Thirty30 can reinvigorate tennis, encourage competition and help grow the game worldwide.

"30-30" starts are nothing new - "30-30" starts have been used over many years to give players experience of playing more "big" points, used as warm-up drills, used during rain delayed tournaments to shorten matches, etc. but what is new is that I have now 'packaged' it as a possible match format and created a new brand of tennis - "Thirty30" ("T30") - It says what is does - every game starts at "30-30", thus producing a shorter, more intense tennis match.

Thirty30 (T30) can be described as the tennis equivalent of cricket's Twenty20 (T20) and can be used to reinvigorate and grow tennis in a similar fashion.

The beauty of it is, is that it is very simple and the transition between playing traditional tennis and Thirty30 tennis is seamless for players, audiences, officials, etc.

The Thirty30 scoring format still produces a fair test of skill and ability and the best player on the day still wins. This is extremely important as any new format must maintain the credibility of tennis amongst players and audiences.

I am trying to build a case to apply to the ITF to get Thirty30 accepted for trial purposes as per the 2018 ITF Rules Of Tennis 'Foreword':

Appendix V (Alternative Scoring Methods) lists all known and approved alternative procedures and scoring methods. In addition, on its own behalf or on application by interested parties, certain variations to the rules may be approved by the ITF for trial purposes only at a limited number of tournaments or events and/or for a limited time period. Such variations are not included in the published rules and require a report to the ITF on the conclusion of the approved trial.

I am convinced that Thirty30 is better than Tennis Australia's FAST4 format (sets to 4 games, No Ad points, etc.) and is fairer than the Match Tie-Break (10 points) (Tie Break Tens - 10 minutes 'match' is too short) currently being more widely used (mainly in doubles) as a 3rd set match decider to shorten matches, as the Thirty30 format retains the important traditions of tennis better.

I am hoping to prove this by trialling Thirty30 tennis all over the world.

If you are interested in trialling Thirty30 tennis, please see the page link

Please try it and send me your feedback. Your feedback is very important to me.

Any comments and help would be very much appreciated.

Best regards and thanks,

Mark J Milne, Arbroath, Scotland

Creator of Thirty30 tennis

https://www.thirty30tennis.com

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HEAD to refund Speed tennis racquets to consumers
After Djokovic wins US Open

HEAD-sponsored player, Novak Djokovic, won his 3rd US Open and 14th Grand Slam title on Sunday. Thanks to Djokovic's success, many consumers across the country will be getting refunds on the purchase price on their new Speed Tennis Racquets.
The Speed Wins-You Win Campaign, which was unprecedented in the tennis industry, gathered strong consumer and retailer support across the country during the summer. The promotion celebrated HEAD's new Graphene 360 Speed Racquet Series launch on July 20th. The promotion encouraged consumers to purchase a Speed racquet and register on the head.com/speedwins website. If either Djokovic or Alexander Zverev, who endorse the Graphene 360 Speed Series, won in New York all registered consumers would get their racquet free.

Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar Partners with UTR
Leading Academy Adopts UTR Powered by Oracle As Official Rating and Tournament Management System

Universal Tennis (UTR) and Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar announced a partnership to enhance its world class tennis training program with the adoption of UTR Powered by Oracle's tools and technology to support the growth and development of aspiring professional tennis players.

Based in Rafael Nadal's hometown of Manacor, Spain, Rafa Nadal Academy is one of the world's top tennis training programs. The Academy combines premier coaching and technology with an intensive education program to ensure student-athletes can follow their tennis career without forsaking academics.

"At Rafa Nadal Academy, we provide our players and coaches with the best tools, technology and training to provide an unparalleled program for our athletes," said Toni Nadal, Director of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar. "The UTR Powered by Oracle system allows us to accurately evaluate skill level and create a multitude of engaging tournaments and events at our Academy. UTR will enable better training and match playing opportunities for talented players here in Spain and around the world."

The Academy will leverage UTR's suite of community tools and technology, including its tournament and event management system, to organize and run competitive, level-based tennis events on a year-round basis. The organization's professional coaches and staff can get players rated and use the UTR Powered by Oracle tennis rating to compare, evaluate, track, and communicate with players with a single system that works across age, gender and geography.

"We are honored to have the support of Rafa Nadal Academy and are excited to provide our tools and technology to players, coaches and organizers at their world-class academy. We are committed to supporting the growth and development of the sport to make tennis better in Spain and around the world," said Mark Leschly, Universal Tennis Chairman & CEO.

Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar is a world-class high performance tennis center for juniors and adults located in Mallorca, Spain. The Academy was founded by Rafa and Toni Nadal in 2016, who created a unique training system based on their experience and learnings while on tour.

About Universal Tennis
Universal Tennis is a technology company committed to bringing innovative tools and technology to make tennis better for all players and businesses. The Company's tools and technology, including the UTR Powered by Oracle global tennis rating system and fully integrated tournament/event management system, are used by players, clubs, coaches, organizers, academies and tournaments worldwide. To learn more, visit www.MyUTR.com and watch the What is UTR Powered by Oracle video.

HEAD + PTR Make History
Longest Partnership in Tennis History Continues

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) signed a three year contract with HEAD Penn, extending its longstanding partnership to a history making 38 years! The relationship between PTR and HEAD began in January 1983, when Dennis Van der Meer signed the first agreement with HEAD racquets. Now HEAD is the official racquet, bag, ball, string, grip and youth equipment of PTR in the United States through December 2021.

As part of the agreement, PTR will continue to promote HEAD Penn brands, and HEAD will provide PTR members with preferred pricing, as well as the opportunity for equipment sponsorship through the Team Head program.

"We're incredibly excited to extend the partnership with PTR," said Greg Mason, President of HEAD USA Racquet Sports. "Over the years, we have seen PTR's incredible professionalism, commitment to growing the game of tennis, and being the leader in continuing education for the world's teaching pros. We've both been having great success and we're looking forward to continuing to grow together."

HEAD TENNIS, a part of HEAD BV, is a global provider and marketer of premium branded tennis apparel, footwear, balls and equipment for athletes of all competitive levels. Since its launch in the late 1960s, when HEAD founder Howard Head first introduced the aluminum tennis racquet, the division's key products have attained leading market positions based on sales and reputation. Many of today's top ATP and WTA players, including Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Richard Gasquet, Alexander Zverev, Tomas Berdych, Maria Sharapova and Sloane Stephens are part of the HEAD Tennis family. For more information, please visit: www.head.com/tennis

PTR is the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals with nearly 16,500 members in 125 countries. It has the greatest percentage of multicultural and women members of any such organization. PTR is dedicated to educating, certifying and serving tennis teachers and coaches around the world in order to grow the game. Visit www.ptrtennis.org

2019 Tennis With The Stars to Benefit Desert Arc
Coachella Valley Charity Serving 650+ Joins ACEing Autism as Event Beneficiary

Desert Arc, a Coachella valley organization that serves adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities, will serve as an event beneficiary for the 5th annual Tennis With The Stars presented by the BNP Paribas Open. Desert Arc joins ACEing Autism as co-event beneficiary, and the BNP Paribas Open returns as the presenting sponsor.

"Desert Arc has championed the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1959," states Richard Balocco, President/CEO. "These are people who never had a choice in life - they were born with these medical conditions. Desert Arc is the only nonprofit organization in the desert communities serving the myriad and growing needs of currently over 700 adults, ages 18 and older. Our life-transforming programs are designed to help the people we serve secure employment, have a safe place to come to every day and interact with others. And, most importantly, to reach their highest potential to live, work and socialize in the community. We are honored for being selected as a co-event beneficiary for Tennis With The Stars 2019 as part of Desert Arc's 60th Anniversary celebration year!"

Desert Arc was originally founded in 1959 by a group of parents who wanted to expand the horizons of their developmentally disabled children's lives with educational programs and recreational services. Today, Desert Arc serves adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, epilepsy, and other medical conditions. Desert Arc and ACEing Autism both provide therapeutic tennis programs throughout the year at Omni Ranco Las Palmas Country Club.
"As we continue to grow our event each year, we are always looking at how we can engage and give back to the local community," said Kimberly Arena, event director. "Desert Arc does incredible work in the Coachella Valley, and we are thrilled to work with and raise funds for such an impactful organization."

The 5th Annual Tennis With The Stars presented by the BNP Paribas Open features top ATP and WTA stars competing with and against amateur players, hosted at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa. Past players include Simona Halep, Frances Tiafoe, Garbine Muguruza, Kei Nishikori and Genie Bouchard among others. The event is set for Tuesday, March 5th, 2019.

More information about the 2018 lineup will be announced soon. For tickets and event details, please visit: www.tenniswithstars.com

To purchase tickets to the BNP Paribas Open, visit: www.bnpparibasopen.com
For event and sponsorship information, contact Kimberly Arena at k.arena@cliffdrysdale.com
For media inquiries, contact Joey Hanf at j.hanf@cliffdrysdale.com
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About the BNP Paribas Open
The BNP Paribas Open is the largest ATP World Tour and WTA combined two-week event in the world, and is held annually at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The tournament offers more than $14 million in prize money, and is the only event to provide the Hawkeye line challenge system on all match courts, including qualifying rounds. For more information, visit www.bnpparibasopen.com.

About Desert Arc
Desert Arc, since 1959, has been serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community by enhancing their quality of life and creating opportunities. This vital nonprofit organization has created a wide range of programs for its 700 participants including onsite vocational training, work teams, sports and recreation, volunteering in the community or individual placements with job coaching services at community business sites. The Desert Arc crews provide many business services to their community Business Partners, thus generating a variety of employment opportunities for the people it serves. Some of these business services include Cafeteria, Contract Fulfillment, Custodial, Landscape Maintenance, Recycling, and Shredding services.

Desert Arc's main headquarters are located on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert, consisting of three buildings totaling 50,000 square feet of space. In addition, Desert Arc has a Recycling and Shredding Division in Indio, as well as, a satellite facility in Yucca Valley. A robust transportation system provides the people it serves with the means to get to and from home to work sites and volunteer opportunities daily.

For more information regarding Desert Arc, phone (760) 346-1611 or visit www.desertarc.org

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce that its CEO, Dan Santorum, received the National Public Parks Tennis Association (NPPTA) Jean and Hollis Smith Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, presented annually, recognizes an individual who has been an outstanding advocate, and who has promoted the NPPTA across the country. Past recipients include Hollis Smith, Alan G. Schwartz, Jodie Adams, Billie Jean King, Pat Freebody, Jean Smith, Karen Ford, NRPA, Kurt Kamperman, Ken McAllister, Scott Hanover, Pam Sloan and Katrina Adams. The Lifetime Achievement award was presented at the USTA's Public Parks Committee meeting in New York City by NPPTA President, Scott Hanover. In his presentation, Hanover said, "Dan Santorum has been a huge proponent of educating and certifying tennis coaches in the public parks. The PTR ACE Program, which he started, has played a huge role in providing quality tennis coach education in the parks, as well as increasing the number of coaches of color. We cannot think of a more deserving candidate for 2018." PTR President, Rodney Harmon commented, "As a former spokesperson for the PTR ACE Program, I applaud the selection of Dan for this award. He has worked passionately to promote tennis education and certification in the public parks." The award is named for Jean and Hollis Smith, who are lifelong contributors to the NPPTA. Hollis serves on the NPPTA board, and Jean, now deceased, contributed her time for many years to the organization's tournament, which is in its 95th year.

The award is named for Jean and Hollis Smith, who are lifelong contributors to the NPPTA. Hollis serves on the NPPTA board, and Jean, now deceased, contributed her time for many years to the organization's tournament, which is in its 95th year.

PTR is the largest global organization of tennis coaching professionals with nearly 16,500 members in 125 countries. It has the greatest percentage of multicultural and women members of any such organization. PTR is dedicated to educating, certifying and serving tennis teachers and coaches around the world in order to grow the game. PTR launched a subsidiary in 2018, Professional Pickleball Registry to educate and certify pickleball coaches.