Later this summer, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) will hold its annual Pro-Am event, the organization’s largest fundraising endeavor, on the beautiful campus of SPORTIME Amagansett. Set for Saturday, August 16, the Pro-Am will bring together tennis legends, headlined by John and Patrick McEnroe, and top coaches from across the Sportime club community, paired…
Leylah Fernandez delivered a dominant performance on Sunday in Washington, D.C. as she defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2 in just over an hour to capture the Mubadala Citi DC Open title. “The match was very solid from my part. I was very happy with the way that I held my nerves,” Fernandez said. “I was…
In a dramatic final on Sunday evening in the United States capital, Australia’s Alex de Minaur came back from a set down, and saved three championship points, to defeat Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(3) and win the Mubadala Citi DC Open championship. De Minaur faced three match points while serving at 4-5 in…
As we move through the summer, it means that the U.S. Open is on the horizon, and the eyes of the tennis world descend on New York. The first week of the U.S. Open provides fans with unparalled access to watch the world’s best tennis players as well as other special events, many of which…
The conservation of angular momentum means that in a spinning object not acted upon by an external force, the momentum will remain unchanged. So if we reduce the radius of movement, the object will compensate to retain its momentum by spinning faster so that its net torque remains zero. If we flex our elbows, our…
There are five primary reasons people choose to play the game of tennis. Let’s explore each. 1)  One of the most common reasons that prompt the choice of tennis is exposure. If you happen to be a part of the upper middle classes you will have been exposed to tennis at your country club. And…
Venus Williams made a winning return to the WTA Tour on Tuesday evening, as the 45-year-old American defeated compatriot Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 in the first-round of the Mubadala Citi Open. The victory was Williams’ first win since she beat Veronika Kudermetova in Cincinnati back in 2023, and she becomes the oldest woman to win…
The USTA released the men’s and women’s singles entry lists for the 2025 US Open. Click to view the full entry lists: Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles World No. 1s and reigning US Open singles champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner lead their respective fields, followed by 2023 US Open champion Coco Gauff and 2022…
Anxiety is a tough opponent. It doesn’t hit forehands or serve aces, but it can derail even the most talented tennis players. Whether it’s pre-match nerves, fear of failure, or the pressure to perform in front of coaches and peers, anxiety is a real mental hurdle. Fortunately, today’s players have more tools than ever to…
Essential Strategies and Techniques Strong transition skills can turn the tide of any junior tennis match. Moving smoothly from the baseline to the net or quickly changing gears can catch opponents off guard. For young players, mastering this part of the game isn’t just about scoring points it shapes their overall development. The better your…