The USTA today officially unveiled the new fully-operational retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open. The roof officially closed and opened for the first time during a ceremony which featured executives from the USTA and ROSETTI, as well as media and several…
Credit all photos to Lee Seidner Caroline Wozniacki and Naomi Broady won two events each, leading the Philadelphia Freedoms to a 22-19 extended-play victory over the New York Empire presented by Citi in Mylan World TeamTennis action at Forest Hills Stadium at The West Side Tennis Club Monday night. Wozniacki’s wins came in singles and…
The 9th Annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Forum will be held Monday, Aug. 29 at the Grand Hyatt New York City, right before play begins at the 2016 U.S. Open. In addition to presenting the latest news and research about the tennis industry, the Forum will include a ceremony honoring the two 2016 inductees into…
I am often asked “What is the very best way to improve in the sport of tennis?” There are many aspects of a growing and developing game. The ability to be consistent is always essential. The work done on your shot placement can give your game a boost, as well as adding some pop to…
The inaugural season of the New York Empire got underway on Sunday night, as the defending champion Washington Kastles came into West Side Tennis Club and defeated the Empire 22-15 on the opening night of the 2016 Mylan World TeamTennis season. The thunderstorms hovering over Forest Hills managed to hold off for a few hours…
New York native Noah Rubin, in his second year on the ATP World Tour and the 2014 Wimbledon Junior Champion and USTA Boys Champion, and Southern California native Daniel Nguyen will compete for the New York Empire presented by Citi in select Mylan World TeamTennis presented by GEICO matchups next week. Rubin, currently ranked at No. 190, will…
Photo Credit: Arturo Velazquez/Tennis Canada In an all-American Round of 16 matchup on Thursday, American Madison Keys battled past fellow American Venus Williams, hanging on to win 6-1, 6-7(2), 6-3 to reach the Rogers Cup quarterfinals in Montreal. Keys took advantage of a weak serve from Venus in the opening set, needing just 20 minutes…
“I forgot she was a lefty.” This was Sarah’s response during the 10-minute break after splitting sets at a USTA National match. I had asked her what she was seeing out there and about her game plan and the adjustments she made. Sarah said she was trying to keep the ball high to her opponent’s…
Tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe continues his commitment to the sport through the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), which changes young lives by removing the economic and social barriers to success through tennis. In support of that important mission, the legend is offering a chance to “Hang Out in the Hamptons with Mac” during…
American Venus Williams cruised into the Rogers Cup third round on Wednesday, dismantling Barbora Strycova 6-3, 6-0 in less than an hour to advance in Montreal. “It was definitely more straightforward, I think, than all of our other matches,” said Venus. “I didn’t mind that, especially after playing a lot last week, just to be…