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Newer stories | Older stories BECK COLUMN: Spectacular Wild Dunes aging quite impressivelySunday, Jan. 22, 2012
Wild Dunes was in its heyday before Hurricane Hugo hit the Isle of Palms resort in September 1989. The U.S. Men's Clay Courts appeared to have found a home then. Read story. WTT Finals in September should be specialSunday, Jan. 8, 2012
If midsummer July 2011 was great for World TeamTennis on Daniel Island, end-of-summer September should be spectacular for this year's WTT Finals Weekend. Read story. BECK COLUMN: Other cities working to match CharlestonSunday, Dec. 11, 2011
When the Family Circle Cup arrived on Daniel Island for its 2001 edition, a new world of tennis facilities and enthusiasm followed the elite professional women's tournament to the Charleston area. Read story. BECK COLUMN: Family Circle offers early ticket purchaseSunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Just when tennis appears to be settling down for the holiday season, the drums of Daniel Island's Family Circle Cup are beating. Tickets for the 2012 WTA Tour event are already on sale. And this year, the Cup is offering an incentive to purchase tickets early. Read story. BECK COLUMN: Young Bishop England girls team appears set for futureSunday, Nov. 13, 2011
The state title drought for local High School League tennis teams may be over for awhile, thanks to the budding success of a young Bishop England team. Read story. BECK COLUMN: Wando may be poised to begin new streakSunday, Oct. 30, 2011
Wando may be ready to return to its perch atop Class AAAA girls tennis after faltering in last year’s state final. Read story. BECK COLUMN: Hilton Head Prep SCISA title favoriteSunday, Oct. 16, 2011
In a surprise, Hilton Head Prep is the top team in SCISA's Class AAA girls tennis entering this coming week's state playoffs. Read story. BECK COLUMN: Top girls showdown loomingSunday, Oct. 2, 2011
Patricia Kirkland's graduation to Washington and Lee doesn't mean there are no obstacles left for Porter-Gaud senior Mi'Kola Cooper in SCISA tennis. Read story. BECK COLUMN: Alan Fleming event focuses on HospiceSunday, Sept. 18, 2011
It's almost time for the annual trek to Seabrook Island for seniors from all over the South. The 28th annual Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court State Championship Tournament is set Oct. 5-9. Read story. Porter-Gaud gearing up for big yearSunday, Sept. 4, 2011
Will this be the season the Porter-Gaud girls claim the spotlight in SCISA tennis? Ashley Hall has owned that recognition the last three years behind the sparkling play of Jamie Harrell and Patricia Kirkland, who have combined to win the last three Lowcountry player of the year awards. Bu... Read story. JAMES BECK: Four teams in CPTL for its ninth seasonSunday, Aug. 21, 2011
Tennis in general appears to be recession-proof. More people than ever are participating in league tennis. Junior tennis is blossoming. High school programs such as Ashley Hall, Porter-Gaud and others have strong participation and have never been better. Read story. JAMES BECK: WTT Finals conclude with magic momentSunday, Aug. 7, 2011
Charleston tennis has experienced more than its share of magic moments, particularly lately. There was the moment at the 2010 U.S. Open when Charleston was named America's Best Tennis Town. And there was the championship moment of World TeamTennis. Read story. JAMES BECK: A serious time at hand for WTTMonday, July 25, 2011
After three days of sun and fun -- and some rain -- the serious time of the World TeamTennis/Charleston relationship has arrived. Read story. JAMES BECK: WTT event one big partySunday, July 24, 2011
What's different about World TeamTennis? In one word, it's fun. More fun for the participants, more fun for the fans. Read story. JAMES BECK: Paes is a true doubles magicianSaturday, July 23, 2011
If you missed him Friday night, you'll have to wait until Sunday to see the great Leander Paes play doubles. It's worth the wait. Paes is truly a doubles magician. In the World TeamTennis format, the Calcutta, India, product is the most exciting thing on the five-colored plywood. ... Read story. Newer stories | Older stories |
James BeckJames Beck began working for newspapers in Charleston in 1971. He has served as sports editor of The News and Courier, and executive sports editor and systems editor of The Post and Courier. He has written a tennis column for the newspaper since the 1970s. He won the national U.S. Tennis Association's Media Excellence Award for 2003, becoming the first winner from the nine-state Southern Section. A native of Bamberg, Beck holds an undergraduate degree from Limestone college and a master's degree in business administration from The Citadel. He and his wife, Carrol, have two daughters.Sponsored LinksSports Columnists James Beck
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