As a coach, you learn fast that in tennis, every student is different in style of play, character and body type. However, there are still many things that are similar among most young players (such as the love to play points in practice over doing repetition drills). Over the years, I have noticed that most…
The USTA Eastern Metro Region/Friends of South Oxford Park Community Tennis Festival USTA Eastern Metro Board member Mel Swanson and Friends of South Oxford Park President Dwayne Broadnax organized a free kids tennis clinic for the community which was sponsored by the USTA Metro Board. The kids had a great time on the court and…
In what may have been one of the most exciting matches of the Mylan World TeamTennis season in Forest Hills, the Orange County Breakers edged the New York Empire 19-17 on Thursday night. With the victory, the Breakers clinch a spot in the Mylan WorldTeam Tennis Finals on August 26 at Forest Hills Stadium at…
The New York Empire suffered its second consecutive loss on Wednesday night as the host Philadelphia Freedoms edged the Empire 17-16 after Donald Young beat Andy Roddick in a supertiebreaker. Young and the Freedoms got things started early as he paired with Fabrice Martin to beat Roddick and Marcus Willis 5-4 in the Men’s Doubles…
Credit photo to Sidney Beal III World number one Novak Djokovic will miss the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati next week, citing a left wrist injury. “I have a recurring injury that has taken its toll on my body due to a very busy and active schedule this year,” Djokovic said in a statement…
In addition to talent, skills and technique, an athlete brings many attributes, values and characteristics to the court. These attributes can be thought of as the fuel that drives and motivates the performance. It’s essentially the player’s “X Factor.” When you bring “Who you are” to “What you do,” more happens because you will be…
I have been watching the campaign for delegates for the presidential nomination in both major parties with great interest. One day Donald Trump throws accusations at his opponents, and the next moment, Hilary Clinton does the same. I am not going to take political sides for the purpose of this article as this is not…
The five-time defending champion Washington Kastles came into Forest Hills Stadium at West Side Tennis Club on Tuesday night and defeated the New York Empire 22-13, led by American Madison Brengle’s prowess in her singles and doubles matches. The Empire were joined by 2003…
New York’s top chefs will be serving up signature dishes at the 2016 Mylan World TeamTennis Finals presented by Citi onFriday, August 26, at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, N.Y. The Taste of Tennis Pavilion, hosted by Marcus Samuelsson, is an interactive culinary experience that will feature cuisine prepared by top local restaurants, handcrafted…
The New York Empire presented by Citi unveiled a diverse and powerful lineup for its first ever “Salute To Strong Women” pre-match event set for Thursday night, August 11, at the venerable Forest Hills Stadium at The West Side Tennis Club, the home of the US Open for over 60 years. The event will precede the 7:00pm matchup between…