In 2004, Dion Lachmanen took his nephew to Highland Park, which straddles the border between Brooklyn and Queens, for a day of fun and, as an avid tennis fan, he wanted to check out the courts at the park. What he found was 13 courts in disarray. With some missing nets and trash scattered…
More than one hundred tennis players entering their sophomore, junior or senior years of high school descended onto Sportime Randall’s Island to be a part of the third annual John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) College Recruiting Combine. The event gives prospects the opportunity to be in front of some of the country’s top college…
The U.S. Open will become the first Grand Slam to have electronic line-calling for every match this year, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Friday. Last year, the tournament had seven courts with the capability of electronic calls. Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand and Court 17 will all have an…
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams will be seeded No. 25 for her return to the tournament, which begins next week. The 36-year-old American was unseeded at last month’s French Open as she competed in her first Grand Slam since the 2017 Australian Open. Serena gave birth to a daughter last September, and returned to…
In the sport of tennis, we have several players who have achieved levels of greatness and success by using either their one-handed backhand or two-handed backhand. Many ask the question: “Which is better, the one-handed backhand or two-handed backhand?” My answer, “They are both equally great, it’s just matter of preference and playing style.” No…
As the 1997 movie “Liar Liar” profoundly demonstrated, you cannot always tell the truth. It’s not that you have to lie, but there are situations in life that call for a slight distortion of the truth. For example, when your significant other asks you if you find one of their friends attractive. You think, “Obviously!…
Our world feels increasingly complex, unpredictable and scary. Some studies claim that extreme interconnectivity through social media, technological advancements and instant gratification are detrimental to the mental and emotional health of children. As a result, parents look to tennis for answers. Tennis is an amazing sport for developing independence, character and an active lifestyle….
Andy Murray continues to work his way back onto the tour after missing nearly a year with a hip injury. The Briton sought a wildcard entry into the Eastbourne International as he gets himself ready for Wimbledon. “I’m looking forward to getting some more time on the grass courts at Eastbourne,” said Murray. “I…
For the first time in World TeamTennis’ 43-season history, every WTT match will be available to watch as the league has announced a new streaming platform: WTT.tv presented by Geico. With 43 matches over 22 days in six team markets, the 2018 WTT.tv schedule will include more than 100 hours of digital broadcast programming…
On Tuesday, the New York Empire presented by Citi announced a multi-year partnership with Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus, an Anthem, Inc. company, that will help spread the game of tennis to children of all socioeconomic backgrounds and skill levels. To promote exercise and encourage healthy behaviors, the New York Empire and Empire BlueCross BlueShield…