For the Polings, tennis has always been an integral part of life. Growing up as the daughter and son of a dedicated collegiate tennis coach, Karl and Lilian have had a racquet in their hands since they can remember. “Growing up, tennis was a big part of my life,” said Lilian. “Both my parents played…
The stars of the tennis court and the kitchen gathered in the Flatiron District of Manhattan for a special Taste of Tennis event ahead of this year’s U.S. Open. The event marked a milestone for Judi and Penny Lerner, the event’s creators and producers, as it celebrated 25 years of Taste of Tennis in New…
USTA Eastern will host the 37th annual College Showcase on Sunday, November 9 at the Genesis Health Club at Saw Mill in Mount Kisco, N.Y. This year, there will be the showcase for juniors and seniors, as well as the very popular “college camp” for freshmen and sophomores. This is the third year hosting the camp,…
The Delray Beach Open announced today that world No. 5 Taylor Fritz, the 2023-24 champion, will return in February on his quest to become the first three-time winner in the event’s 34-year history. The ATP 250 tournament runs Feb. 13-22 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. Tickets are available at DelrayBeachOpen.com. This season,…
In search of its 19th Billie Jean King Cup title, the United States will face off against Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals in Shenzhen, China on Thursday. “We’re all so excited to be here. Looking forward to competing here in the Finals once again. I couldn’t be happier to be here with these five ladies next…
This past weekend, the USTA Eastern Sectional Adaptive Championships were held at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, home of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. The finalists from the Sectionals now advance to the USTA National Adaptive Championships where they will represent USTA Eastern at the National Campus in Lake Nona, Florida from October 24 – 26: Adaptive…
The Columbia women’s tennis team opens the fall season at home, hosting the Columbia Invitational beginning Friday and lasting until Sunday at the Philip and Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center. The Lions will host Stony Brook, Wagner and Cornell at the Milstein Family Tennis Center this weekend and compete in a hidden dual tournament format….
A key factor of any successful business is meeting the needs of its customers. And being at the forefront of innovation to stand out among its competitors is of the utmost importance. That’s no different for a tennis academy, especially as we have seen the rise of pickleball popularity in the last several years. Rather…
Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame Honors Two People With NYC Roots USTA Eastern and the Junior Tennis Foundation inducted five individuals into the Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame on August 19 at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan—and two members of the 2025 class have strong roots in the NYC-Metro area. Longtime coach and former Alley…
Pressure in tennis is unavoidable. It shows up in the form of break points, tie-breakers, deciding sets, and match points. For some players, this constant pressure feels like a threat. For others, it’s an invitation to rise to the occasion. However, the difference between these players doesn’t lie in talent or technique, but instead lies…