The New York Open will return to Long Island in February 2020, and has and has announced early player commitment’s for next year’s field: Kei Nishikori, currently Japan’s no. 1 and the ATP’s no. 7 ranked player; Kevin Anderson, the 2018 New York Open champion and current no. 8 ranked player; and Australian star Nick Kyrgios,…
East Hampton, known for its summer weekend homes for the rich and most powerful in the finance world, played host to the fifth annual Finance Cup this past weekend as Team USA and Team Europe battled it out in what has become a yearly tradition. For the last five years, former professional and top…
Former Wimbledon semifinalist Sam Querrey booked his spot in the second round of this year’s Championships with an upset over recent French Open finalist and fifth-seed Dominic Thiem, downing the Austrian 6-7(4), 7-6(1), 6-3, 6-0. Querrey, who reached the final four at this tournament two years ago, fired 53 winners overall, and committed just…
American teenager Cori “Coco” Gauff upset one of her idols and five-time champion Venus Williams in the opening round of the Wimbledon Championships on Monday, winning her first ever Grand Slam main draw match 6-4, 6-4. “This is the first time I ever cried after winning a match,” said Gauff. “I never thought this would happen….
The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum is coming to New York City later this summer, as the Grand Hyatt New York City will host the annual event on Monday, August 26 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The forum presents news about the tennis industry including participation and marketplace trends, grassroots initiatives, and updates from TIA,…
Favorites Roger Federer — Roger Federer is coming into the 2019 Wimbledon Championships looking to capture his 9th career title on the famed grass courts of London and his 21st Grand Slam overall. After a successful return to the clay that saw him reach the French Open semifinals, and a 10th title in…
When tennis became a sport and was developed, it was always a game that had two people competing against one other using their tools, talents and mental know-how to solve problems on the court to achieve goals. Coaching was done prior to the matches and the players were off to solve the challenges that…
As coaches and teaching professionals, we are constantly trying to help our players develop good habits, but how often do we look at our own habits as teachers? This article will portray simple actions and behaviors that can make us better professionals. On-court teaching As someone who spends most of my working hours on-court,…
In the heart of the Bronx, N.Y. sits one of sport’s most revered cathedrals in Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees. But just minutes down the road, by foot, lies another facility that is at the heart of sports in New York City, Stadium Tennis Center. For years, Gotham Tennis Academy at…
For the 12th straight season, New York City high school tennis belongs to Beacon. The Blue Demons captured a remarkable 12th straight New York City Public School Athletic League (PSAL) “A” Division championship, defeating long-time rival and common foe, Bronx Science, 3-2 in the title match. Marcos Lee put Beacon ahead early with a…