Wimbledon 2008 has boosted British tennis and provided the best of all finals.

Rafa Nadal's win over Roger Federer late last night on Centre Court was the culmination of hard work, dedication and pure guts, not to mention the undeniable application of nearly 5 hours of relentless competition in difficult conditions. A real lesson to all.

The tennis was superb, the occasion magnificent and the reminder of why Wimbledon needs a retractable roof, unredoubtable.

The TIA UK's venture into retailing is evolving into a project of some significance.

At Eastbourne's Devonshire Park, The Tennis Shop is located next to the entry turnstiles adjacent to the Supergirls photographic exhibit and offering both ticket holders and the general public the opportunity to view and maybe buy a range of tennis products and services.

Forty years of glamour and athleticism in women's professional tennis is being celebrated in some style in a special photographic exhibition on show this week at the Women's International at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne.

Displaying the favourite work of renowned tennis photographer Michael Cole, the exhibition marks the fortieth anniversary of Open Tennis when, for the first time, the world's leading amateur and professional players were allowed to compete against each other at Rolland Garros, Wimbledon and other major events.

After 6 days of trading, The Tennis Shop at the TFS-ICAP Liverpool International Tennis Tournament is closing up and moving on to Eastbourne.

The first edition of the TIA UK's retailing unit for tennis businesses debuted in Liverpool and is deemed to be a success.

The Tennis Shop at the Tradition-ICAP Liverpool International Tennis Tournament is proving to be a major attraction among spectators and has been doing a brisk trade over the opening days of the event.

The all-things-tennis stand is the TIA UK's retail outlet promoting members' products and services direct to the tennis public.

It has been several years in the planning but now the TIA UK's pilot Tennis Shop has become a reality at the TFS-ICAP Liverpool International Tennis Tournament that starts today.

This first edition of The Tennis Shop has evolved from the successful Roadshow launched in 2005 and offers members of the UK's only trade association for tennis businesses the opportunity to present their products and services direct to the British tennis public by way of a professionally-presented and staffed retail outlet.

Slazenger is the title sponsor for the ATP Tour event in Nottingham, which will staged at the City of Nottingham Tennis Centre between 14th and 21st June (Box office: 0871 945 3000).

In 2008, The Slazenger Open is set to welcome a host of world class tennis stars including world top 20 player Paul-Henri Mathieu and ATP Tour stalwart Jonas Bjorkman.

HEAD has re-signed an agreement with Andy Murray that will continue through end of 2011.

Murray, who plays with the MicroGel Radical MP, holds a current ranking of No 11 in the South African Airways ATP rankings.

The Annual General Meeting of the Tennis Industry Association elected Ian Peacock for a three-year term by a unanimous vote yesterday in a move that will help to set a new course for the UK's only trade association for tennis businesses.

"I am greatly honoured to have been elected President of the UK Tennis Industry Association and look forward to working with the Chairman and Board Members to advance the interests of the TIA UK," Mr Peacock told the AGM held at the David Lloyd Club, Raynes Park.

The Tennis Foundation has announced its long term strategy, which ensures that people of all ages and abilities have access to the game via good quality facilities, sustainable coaching and competition in their local schools and parks.

Working in partnership with Local Authorities, local coaches, other charities and funding partners, the Foundation plans to develop a parks scheme to offer players an opportunity to play all year round.