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News and notes from across the New York Metro tennis community

May 15, 2015 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff

John McEnroe announces new partnerships
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) expanded its partnerships with two elite organizations, SportsLab NYC and Hourglass Performance Institute, with the goal of maximizing athletic performance.

SportsLab NYC is a company dedicated to an innovative approach to therapy, rehabilitation and performance, specializing in things like physical education and nutrition. The Hourglass Performance Institute deals with mental performance and helping athletes deal with thoughts and emotions.

“Our goal from the start of JMTA has been to develop complete players—well-rounded, young people who can reach their potential as tennis players and beyond tennis,” said JMTA Founder John McEnroe. “We think that these two partners will help our students to become physically and mentally stronger and more mature.”



 

Centercourt’s Noel continues to roll
Centercourt’s Alexa Noel continued her excellent play on the junior circuit over the past month. At the Girl’s 16 Singles USTA International Spring Championships in Carson, Calif., Noel, just 12-years-old, defeated the top-seed on her way to the semifinals. She followed that run up at the Easter Bowl in Indian Wells, Calif. the next week, reaching the quarterfinals of the Girl’s 14 Singles Division.



 

NTC kids at the BNP Paribas Showdown
Kids from the junior programs from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center were with the stars of the show at the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden. Pictured here, Ava, Will, Patricia, Kira, Nina, Julia, Wyzer, Samuel, Andrew and Jordan are joined by Roger Federer and Grigor Dimitrov on the courts of The World’s Most Famous Arena.



 

Saddlebrook’s Caracappa snaps selfie
While back in New York for a vacation, Saddlebrook junior player Vinny Caracappa was able to snag a selfie with Grigor Dimitrov at the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden.



 

NYJTL CEO Antoine discusses goals on CUNY TV
Deborah Antoine, president and chief executive officer of the NYJTL, recently appeared on “One to One with Sheryl McCarthy” on CUNY TV to discuss the NYJTL’s initiatives. Antoine talked about how the NYJTL is bringing what was once known as a “country club sport” to 75,000 kids of varying racial and economic backgrounds through free and low-cost lessons and team opportunities.



 

Bedford native Levine makes waves out west
Photo credit: Lloyd Clayton of YourGameFace
Robert Levine of Bedford, N.Y., who plays out of Gotham Tennis Academy/Stadium tennis Center, took his talents out to California to participate in the International Spring Championships and the Easter Bowl, two ITF Grade 1 Events. He reached the quarterfinals in singles and the semifinals in doubles at the ISC in Carson, Calif. He won his first match at the Easter Bowl at Indian Wells the following week, but withdrew with an injury prior to playing his next round. Great job by Robert representing New York out on the West Coast!



 

Columbia Lions reach Ivy League perfection
For the second consecutive year, the Columbia Men’s Tennis team went undefeated in Ivy League play, capturing its 12th conference championship in the process. The Lions defeated the University of Pennsylvania 7-0 in its final regular season match, finishing with an overall record of 14-5, with a perfect 7-0 mark in the Ivy League. The 23rd-ranked Columbia’s next match will be played in the NCAA Tournament, where the Lions will be making its second consecutive appearance.


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