Every summer, our tennis community is fortunate to have the eyes of the tennis world on New York as the US Open brings the best players from across the globe to compete here during the three-week long event. With the US Open comes exciting opportunities and unique moments for local aspiring professional tennis players. That…
With spring having arrived, it’s time for the clay court season on the ATP and WTA Tours. This time of year is highlighted by the signature red clay of Roland Garros and the year’s second major: the French Open. A year ago, the tournament was won by two of the sport’s biggest stars. Carlos Alcaraz…
In the summer, people from across Long Island and New York City flock to the Hamptons, to enjoy the sun, while sitting by the pool or ocean, and taking part in an array of outdoor activities. One of those activities, and perhaps its most popular, is tennis. It may be the favorite activity for Hamptons-goers,…
The defending PSAL 2A champions, Bronx Science, advanced back to the semifinals after posting a 5-0 victory over New Dorp on Tuesday. Kevin Diao led the way with a 10-2 victory at first singles, while Ishaan Bhagat was a 10-0 winner at second singles and Sungjin Yun won 10-2 at third singles. In doubles, Henry…
If you grew up learning tennis the “old-school” way—full-sized courts, yellow balls, and early competition—you might be surprised to learn how much the game has changed for today’s youngest players. At Advantage Tennis Clubs (ATC), we’ve spent over 55 years refining our approach, and our Junior Tennis Pathway is the result: a smarter, more effective…
Tommy Paul became the first American man to reach the semifinals at the Rome Masters in consecutive seasons since Pete Sampras in 1993-94. The 12th ranked Paul defeated Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4), 6-3 on Thursday to secure his spot in the final four. “Every time I come here, I feel at home,” said Paul. “The courts…
This April, SPORTIME Randall’s Island became the largest indoor tennis training facility in the world as it officially opened the doors to its latest expansion at the flagship location of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. The club held a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring top executives from SPORTIME, New York City officials and local dignitaries, as…
No. 8 seed Columbia will head back to the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship Quarterfinals after defeating ninth-seeded NC State, 4-2, in the Super Regional on Saturday afternoon at the Milstein Family Tennis Center. This is the second straight year the Lions have hosted and won their Super Regional. Columbia (20-4) will head to Waco, Texas,…
Introducing competition early on in a kid’s life gives them the opportunity to develop tools that will serve them well in many areas of life, not just in sports. Competition puts kids in situations where they need to learn ways to stay motivated and enjoy the journey, rather than just focusing on winning and other…
American rising stars Iva Jovic and Emilio Nava have earned singles main draw wild cards into the upcoming French Open by winning the USTA’s Roland Garros Wild Card Challenge. The USTA and FFT have a reciprocal agreement in which main draw wild cards for the 2025 French Open and US Open are exchanged. The 17-year-old…