Delray Beach, FL
Another electrifying night at the Delray Open. Local Star Coco Gauff wowed the crowd in exhibition against NCAA champion Estella Perez-Somarriba…
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – It was an exhibition match, but it certainly didn’t feel that way.
In what was perhaps the most anticipated exhibition match in the history of the Delray Beach Open, Coco Gauff defeated Estela Perez-Somarriba 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday night in her homecoming debut…
Delray Beach Open – Tennis Tips – Sports Psychology – Tennis Videos
DELRAY BEACH OPEN BY VITACOST.COM’S ATP CHAMPIONS TOUR LEGENDS EVENT IS THE ONLY ATP CHAMPIONS TOUR EVENT IN THE U.S. THE FIELD CONSISTS OF PLAYERS WHO HAVE BEEN RANKED WORLD NO. 1, A GRAND SLAM SINGLES FINALIST, A SINGLES PLAYER ON A VICTORIOUS DAVIS CUP TEAM OR HAVE RECEIVED A WILDCARD.
FORMAT: TEAM AMERICAS VS. TEAM WORLD. 6 SINGLES MATCHES AND 2 DOUBLES MATCHES IN TOTAL. FIRST TEAM TO WIN 5 MATCHES WINS THE ATP CHAMPIONS TOUR EVENT.
TOMMY HAAS (GER) – CAPTAIN
DELRAY BEACH: 2006 ATP 250 Singles Champion; First appearance in ATP Champions Tour event. CAREER: Reached a career-high ATP Tour Singles ranking of No. 2 in May 2002 and finished eight seasons ranked in the top 20 highlighted by his year-end best of No. 8 in 2001. Captured 15 singles titles in 28 finals, most recently triumphing in Munich in 2013. Boasts career singles wins over Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andre Agassi defeating them at least three times each. Earned 563 singles wins overall becoming the 7th most among active players. Was an Olympic silver singles medalist at Sydney in 2000. In 2004 and 2012 Haas was named ATP Comeback Player of the Year. PERSONAL: Began playing tennis at 4-years old with his father Peter (former European champion in judo) before moving to Florida at age 11 to attend the Nick Bollettieri Academy where he finished high school. Received dual citizenship in 2010 (USA, Germany). Engaged to Sara Foster. They have two daughters, Valentina and Josephine.
THE DELRAY BEACH OPEN BY VITACOST.COM ATP WORLD TOUR EVENT IS ONE OF ONLY 10 ATP WORLD TOUR EVENTS IN THE U.S. AND CONSISTS OF A SINGLE-ELIMINATION SINGLES AND DOUBLES EVENT FEATURING MANY OF THE TOP-RANKED MEN’S PROFESSIONALS IN THE WORLD.
DELRAY BEACH: Kevin Anderson has made seven appearances in Delray Beach winning the 2012 singles title and was the singles finalist in 2014. CAREER: Anderson became the first singles player from South Africa in 23 years to qualify for the 2018 Nitto ATP Finals and finished the 2018 season in the top ten for the first time in his career. Anderson has finished the last five of six seasons ranked in the top 20 on the ATP World Tour in addition to winning five ATP singles titles. Anderson advanced to his first Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open in 2017 ranked No. 32 to become to lowest-ranked US Open finalist in Open Era history. In 2018, Anderson reached his second Grand Slam final at Wimbledon after defeating John Isner in the semifinals in the second longest match in Grand Slam history (6 hours, 36 minutes) and getting his biggest career win against eight-time Wimbledon Champion Roger Federer when trailing from two sets down and saving a match point. Anderson has wins over former world No. 1 player Andy Murray and achieved a career-high ranking in 2018 at No. 5 becoming the highest-ranked South African in history since 1973.
Who Won The 2018 Delray Beach Open Beach Games?
Watch as Americans Jack Sock and Taylor Fritz battle it out in the 2018 edition of the Delray Beach Open Beach Games. Video Credit: 2018 Delray Beach Open.
TOP 10 TIPS FOR NEW TENNIS PLAYERS
Tennis can be a frustrating sport, so if you are a newcomer, don’t expect too much from your performance too soon. However these 10 tips with the beginner in mind should help you get off on the right footing…
Explosive Movement Training for Tennis Players
Explosive Movement Training for Tennis Players Tennis players change direction every 1.1 seconds. As the speed of tennis has increased, so has the need for efficient pre-shot movements. Using exercises incorporating speed as an element of direction change…
Sports Psychology – Power of Emotions for Optimal Performance
Do your emotions help or hurt you in the heat of competition?
At the top of the Prime Sport Pyramid sits emotions. It’s closest to the top of the pyramid (above motivation, confidence, intensity, and focus) because emotions will ultimately dictate how you perform throughout a competition…
PlaySight Tennis Tips with Paul Annacone: Offensive Defense
Novak Djokovic is known as an offensive defender. Andre Agassi played the same style back in the day. The key? Taking time away from your opponent. You will likely never be the best tennis player in the world, but there are drills and tips that you can add to your game from Novak’s. Learn how with these tennis tips from Paul Annacone…
What’s the Connection Between Emotional and Physical Health?
According to Charles Goodstein, MD, a clinical professor of psychiatry at New York University’s Langone School of Medicine in New York City, the brain is intimately connected to our endocrine system, which secretes hormones that can have a powerful influence on your emotional health…
Power of Visualization in Sports – Top 5 Most Mentally Challenging Sports – Mindset of a Champion
Visualization has also been called guided imagery, mental rehearsal, mediation, and a variety of other things — no matter the term, the basic techniques, and concepts are the same. Generally speaking, visualization is the process of creating a mental image or intention of what you want to happen or feel in reality…
Benefits of Acupressure – What is Ki Energy? – Amazing Examples of Mind Over Matter
KI Energy is the unseen life force in your body and everywhere. It is a universal energy that penetrates everywhere uniting all the manifestations of the universe, visible or invisible. Mostly in Japan it is refered to as “Ki” , China it is refered to as “Chi” or “Qi” and in Sanskrit it is known as “Prana”. When cultivated, it can be used for healing, breaking or self defense purposes…
Coach’s Corner ft. Peter Smith
Peter Smith is one of the elite coaches in college tennis history. He’s led the USC Men’s Tennis team to five NCAA titles in the past 9 seasons and is a two-time ITA National Coach of the Year winner. Smith has coached numerous All-Americans and players who have had success on the ATP tour, including Steve Johnson who is currently #30 in the world.
With tennis, you have to adopt a long-term mentality and always keep building for the future. When kids are young, steadiness wins (really, steadiness always wins), but as they get older, hitting with power and having a complete game become much more important. I always wanted my kids to have a complete game because I knew that it would pay off in the long run, even if they struggled to beat the steady players as juniors.
5 Tips for Mental Toughness
Five practical tips to increase your mental toughness on the tennis court. These tips are very practical and will immediately help you see how you can not only grow in your mental toughness – but be tougher than your opponent!
Lots of fun at the Delray Open during the Bryan Brothers’ tennis clinic. Our tennis pros Rich Benvin and Mark Williams had a great time with Bob and Mike Bryan who are such amazing ambassadors of the sport.
VISIT DELRAY BEACH
EVENTS CALENDAR
MAIN EVENT February 2017 – THE DELRAY BEACH OPEN
February 17-26
Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. February 12-21, 2017: Matches Day & Evening. ATP World Tour players include: Milos Raonic (CAN), Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG), Delray Beach resident Kevin Anderson (RSA), Ivo Karlovic (CRO), Jack Sock (USA), Bernard Tomic (AUS), Steve Johnson (USA). Bryan Brothers (USA).
ATP Champions Tour field: TEAM USA – James Blake, Mardy Fish, Vince Spadea; TEAM INTERNATIONAL: Fernando Gonzalez (CHI), Sebastien Grosjean (FRA), Mikael Pernfors (SWE). Special events: Senior Days, Ladies Day Luncheons, USTA Kidz Day, Bryan Brothers Clinic, Live Bands & more!
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Delray Beach Open – CALL 561-330-6000 – The world’s only ATP Champions Tour Event and ATP World Tour Event featuring tennis legends and top-ranked ATP players. Feb. 16-25, 2018.
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BRYAN BROTHERS CLINIC
MON, FEB. 19 (5 -6 PM) & TUES., FEB. 20 (3 – 4PM), 2018
A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM THE MOST SUCCESSFUL DOUBLES TEAM OF ALL TIME… THE BRYAN BROTHERS!
Participants of this VIP experience receive clinic participation, 2 Stadium Court Box seats for the evening’s matches, Premier Parking, Gift Bag & Professional Photos. Limited Availability. $575 per person. To register, please call Adam Baron at 561-330-6000.
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DELRAY BEACH OPEN TENNIS EVENT SCEHDULE
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THERE’S A RICH TENNIS HISTORY IN THE HEART OF DELRAY BEACH
It’s more than just the site of an ATP 250 tournament every February. While the Delray Beach Open sits on Atlantic Avenue, the part of Delray that really thrives in tennis potential is just two miles south, a few turns off of Linton Boulevard, surrounded by Lavers Circle and Egret Circle.
Like the street names hint at, the history of the property seems to be turning in circles. But wait, doesn’t one of those street names sound familiar?
In the late 1970s, Rod Laver’s second cousin, Ian, founded Laver’s International Tennis Resort in the heart of Delray Beach. The club, which had over 40 courts and included a condominium complex, hosted the first-ever Miami Open in 1985, then an ATP-only event called the Lipton International Players Championships…
Historic Walking Tours in Delray Beach, FL
You are cordially invited to explore the historical (and often beachy) sites of beautiful Delray Beach, home of the Barefoot Mailman.
EVENTS IN DELRAY BEACH
FEB 15 – Arts Garage presents Southern Tier & Shaw Davis and the Black Ties – 7pm. $10-12. Reggae, Soul & Blues. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org
FEB 16 – Arts Garage presents Harper & Midwest Kind – 8pm. $25-40. Blues & Soul. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org
FEB 16-25 – Delray Beach Open – Catch some of your favorite ranked players here in Delray Beach at the Delray Beach Tennis Center! The world’s only 10-day tennis event consisting of an ATP Champions Tour and an ATP World Tour event. 561-330-6000, yellowtennisball.com
FEB 17 – Spady Living Heritage Festival – 1-6pm. Free. In celebration of Black History Month, The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will welcome everyone to the Spady Living Heritage festival- #SpadyFest. We will bring cultural fun will take to the streets of Delray Beach. Live performances will fill the afternoon at the Spady Museum. 561-279-8883, spadymuseum.com
FEB 18 – Arts Garage presents Max Weinberg’s Jukebox – 8pm. $50. Rock & Roll Dance Party. A truly interactive experience, Weinberg invites the audience to create in real time the set list he and his crack four piece group will play that night. Performing songs from the glory days of rock and roll guests get to choose from a video menu of over 200 songs– everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits—and hear the group play ‘em the way they want to hear them played! 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org
FEB 19 – USTA Kidz Day at the Delray Beach Open – 9am-4pm. $10-42. Since the kids are off for Presidents Day, why not join us for a fun-filled day of kidz tennis matches & activities at the ECTF / USTA Florida KIDZ Day! 561-330-6000, yellowtennisballl.com
FEB 2 1- Chamber Tennis Bash – 5:45-7:45pm. $35-65. Join your fellow Chamber Members at the 12th Annual CHAMBER BASH held in the ‘Hospitality Pavilion’, at the Delray Beach Open. 561-330-6000, yellowtennisball.com
FEB 21 & 22 – Delray Beach Open Ladies Day Lunches – 11am. $72-88. Gather and gab with your girlfriends at one of the most popular events at the Delray Beach Open. Includes stadium court seats to the day’s matches, luncheon, ATP player appearances, raffle prizes & more! yellowtennisball.com
Johnnie’s Favorite Classic Rock Wednesdays
The Flyers cover some of Classic Rock’s finest — Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix — to name a few greats! See the energetic, heart pounding trio with shows starting at 8 PM!
FEB 23 – Arts Garage presents Sultans of String – 8pm. $30-45. Accoustin Music. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org
FEB 23-25 – 52nd Annual St. Vincent Ferrer Church Festival – The festival features great live entertainment, food and beverage, amusement rides, flea market, kids corner, lucky races, games, contests, and so much more. 840 George Bush Blvd. 561-276-6892, festivaldelray.com
FEB 24- Arts Garage presents Charenee Wade – 8pm. $30-45. Jazz. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org
FEB 25 – Delray Beach Public Library Sunday Musical Matinee – 2pm. $20. Featuring Michael Thompson. 561-266-0194, delraylibrary.org
FEB 25- Arts Garage presents Ghost Town Blues Band- 8pm. $30-45. Blues. Not your grandpa’s blues band, their live show has been captivating audiences in the U.S. and Canada with a second-line horn entrance, cigar box guitars and electric push brooms to Allman Brothers style jams and even a hip-hop trombone player. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org
FEB 26-27- Old School Square Crest Theatre presents An Evening with Andrea McArdle and Donna McKechnie – 8pm. $57-72. The Crest Theatre Cabaret Series presents a concert event featuring two of Broadway’s most beloved stars in a celebration of iconic composers, Marvin Hamlisch and Steven Sondheim. McArdle and McKechnie perform the composers’ biggest hits from their Tony Award winning Broadway shows and Oscar winning movies. 561-243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org
FEB 27- Arts Garage presents VIBE- 8pm. $5. Vibe brings local musicians together in a collaborative performance environment creating a nurturing community of and for the participants. Kick back and vibe with Delray’s musicians in an ever-changing improvised jam session. No memorized notes or lyrics: just bring your instrument and let the music play. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org
FEB 28- Old School Square Crest Theatre presents Broken Arrow – The Music of Neil Young- 8pm. $47-72. MusicWorks presents Broken Arrow, celebrating the music of the legendary Neil Young — from the rockin’ electric Crazy Horse tunes, to the more acoustic, pedal steel driven, country rock hits. Joe Mass nails the Neil Young vocals perfectly and the harmonies are spot on. 561-243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org
Welcome to the Delray Beach Orchid Society website. Our goal is to stimulate interest, provide education, and enable the exchange of information among Delray Beach area orchid lovers.
DELRAY BEACH TENNIS ATP CHAMPIONS TOUR
For tennis fans, the holidays have come early! Tournament organizers at the Delray Beach Open have announced that International Tennis Hall of Famer and 17-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe will return to Delray Beach for his fourth appearance in the tournament’s ATP Champions Tour event February 16-18 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center.
The Presidents Day weekend USA vs. International ATP Champions Tour matches kick off the 10-day Delray Beach Open that also includes an ATP World Tour tournament — it’s the only tennis event in the world combining an ATP World Tour and ATP Champions Tour tournament at the same event.
