The New York Empire began its 2020 WorldTeamTennis campaign as it took on six-time King Trophy winner Washington Kastles on Monday afternoon. The Kastles edged the Empire 21-20 in a thrilling season opener, as Marcelo Arevalo and Nick Monroe defeated Neal Skupski and Jack Sock 5-4 in the final flight to earn the victory….
The 45th season of World TeamTennis got underway on Sunday with three matches at the Greenbrier Resort in Sulphur Springs, W.V. In the opening match, the San Diego Aviators defeated the Orange County Breakers 23-16. San Diego Aviators 23, Orange County Breakers 16 Men’s Singles: Ryan Harrison (Aviators) d. Steve Johnson (Breakers) 5-4 Women’s Doubles: Coco Vandeweghe/Nichol…
Once or twice a year, a tennis player will walk on the court and everything will go right. The first serve goes in and the placement is perfect. The player is seeing the ball extremely well and the contact is solid and consistent. Strategy seems easy and even the simplest ideas are winning points….
I have been working with students and interacting with parents at many different levels in tennis for more than 20 years. I currently teach group and private lessons, run a program for 25 autistic students and run USTA tournaments. My experience has been with students ranging from the beginner through the advanced levels. The…
The 45th season of World TeamTennis begins this weekend, and both the league and its players are ready to return to the courts and participate in what will certainly be a unique season. “We worked extremely hard to try and find the right place to bring all nine of our teams to a safe environment,…
This is the second part of Barbara Wyatt’s Hindrance Quiz. Click Here to read Part One. The Hindrance Quiz checks your understanding of the ITF and USTA rules of hindrances. Correct answers are the simple quick answers, not burdened with a barrage of what-ifs or embellished with nuances on the court. A “yes” means…
Most players dread the low reply from their opponent when approaching the net. This is a difficult shot but if you can handle it, your opponent is likely to be surprised and frustrated. This will force them to attempt a clean passing shot which is not a high percentage play for anyone. The key…
Atlanta played host to the All-American Team Cup this weekend, with the top-ranked Americans taking part in a team competition which concluded on Sunday. After a back-and-forth affair throughout the weekend, it was Team Stars that defeated Team Stripes in a final match tiebreak to claim the overall victory. Atlanta native Christopher Eubanks was…
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has announced that it will allow spectators, about 20,000 people per day, at this year’s French Open. “The number of spectators allowed inside the stadium will be 50 percent to 60 percent of its usual capacity, allowing us to ensure the barrier measures are respected,” the FFT said in a…
This article first appeared in the June 2020 issue of New York Tennis Magazine. Click Here to read the digital edition Towards the end of 2019, Bob and Mike Bryan announced to the tennis world that 2020 would be the duo’s last season playing professional tennis. The Americans, owners of 16 Grand Slam titles, said…