The New York tennis community lost one of its own last month as longtime St. Francis Prep tennis coach John Brennan has passed away. For more than 33 years, Brennan led both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams at the Queens high school, turning the program into a powerhouse, which at one point included 12…
Each year, the USTA Eastern Section brings together the members and industry leaders from all of its regions for the Eastern Tennis Conference, an all-encompassing weekend that features everything from workshops and clinics, to an awards dinner that honors those who made significant contributions to tennis in our Section. This year’s event was held at…
SPORTIME honored 20 outgoing seniors at its annual College Signing Day hosted at SPORTIME Randall’s Island. The athletes gathered to be recognized for their hard work over the years and sign their National Letters of Intent to the colleges they will be attending later this fall. “This is really what it’s all about,” said Patrick…
Davide Tortora, former Mississippi State & South Florida standout, captured the PTR International One-On-One Doubles Open Title on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Saddlebrook Resort. Tortora defeated Noori Adam, 4-2, in the Final. The Open draw hosted 32 players from all over the world, as it was held in conjunction with the PTR International Racquets Conference…
Preparing for a tennis tournament requires careful planning, discipline, and focus. However, even the most experienced players can fall into common pitfalls that negatively affect their performance. Here are some of the top mistakes to avoid when getting ready for a tennis tournament: Physical Conditioning Tennis is a physically demanding sport. Although match and…
One in 12 Americans played tennis in 2024, the highest proportion on record Expansion reflects broader cultural shifts with notable momentum among Black/African American and Hispanic players, young adults, and seniors Success of USTA strategy to grow broad based tennis participation continues as $10 million in additional grants earmarked to ensure court supply meets demand…
RecycleBalls is proud to announce it has diverted more than 15 million tennis balls from landfills. This remarkable achievement comes on the heels of new partnerships with Laykold, Racquet Sports Professionals Association, and recognition by the U.S. Department of Energy, spotlighting RecycleBalls’ innovation in circular solutions. Founded on a commitment to make sports more sustainable…
Miomir Kecmanovic captured the second ATP Tour level title of his career on Sunday, fighting back to defeat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 to win the Delray Beach Open title. The victory on Sunday marked his 11th of the 2025 season, bringing him even with Alex de Minaur for the most on tour this…
Miomir Kecmanovic captured the second ATP Tour level title of his career on Sunday, fighting back to defeat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 to win the Delray Beach Open title. The victory on Sunday marked his 11th of the 2025 season, bringing him even with Alex de Minaur for the most on tour this…
An unforgettable evening of tennis pros and culinary excellence, Taste of Tennis returns to the desert on Monday, March 3, 2025. The event will take place at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, offering guests the chance to mingle with tennis pros and rising stars while savoring delicious dishes from the valley’s most…