The St. John’s men’s tennis team won its fourth straight match over the weekend, downing Yale 4-3 in New Haven, Conn. The Red Storm would drop the opening doubles flight, but responded by winning the next two doubles flights, led by Lucas Hejhal & Vaidik Munshaw at first doubles, to snag the key doubles point….
The New York Empire presented by Citi today selected Teaneck, N.J., native Christina McHale as its first pick in the Mylan World TeamTennis Roster Draft, held in Miami. McHale, 24, is currently ranked at No. 56 on the WTA Tour, best of any American player drafted today. McHale has one finals appearance in her young WTA career,…
The Judges of Benjamin Cardozo opened up its 2016 campaign with a 5-0 sweep over Forest Hills on Thursday afternoon. Cardozo was led by its singles play, as Christopher Tham, William Kofman and Kai Yuminaga won at first, second and third singles, respectively, without dropping a game. Cardozo will return to action on Monday with…
In a battle of Americans at the Miami Open on Thursday, it was world number one who outlasted her compatriot Christina McHale 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 to reach the tournament’s third round. Serena secured two breaks in the first set to take the opener, and built a 5-4 lead in the second set where she had…
The USTA announced on Thursday that the USTA Pro Circuit is launching the USTA Pro Circuit Collegiate Series, a circuit of more than 10 tournaments held on or near college campuses nationwide to provide a platform for college players to gain pro experience and transition to the pro ranks. The USTA Pro Circuit Collegiate Series…
Defending champion William Blumberg and 15-year-old Southern California resident Claire Liu are among the favorites to win the 12th annual USTA International Spring Championships starting this weekend at StubHub Center, home of the USTA Training Center – West. But it’s a pair of Florida residents who have locked down the top-seeded positions as Ulises Blanch of…
Two-time defending New York City champions Beacon began its 2016 season with a 5-0 sweep of Eleanor Roosevelt on Wednesday afternoon. The Blue Demons were led by Ameer Hosain as the sophomore won 10-1 over Samir Srivastava at first singles. Ethan Leon won 10-0 at second singles as Beacon would go on to win all…
American teenager Taylor Fritz continued his meteoric rise with a routine 6-4, 6-2 victory over Italy’s Simone Bolelli on Wednesday to reach the second round of the Miami Open. Fritz got things going early, putting together some excellent baseline play to secure a break point in the opening game. It was all he needed in…
It’s Monday morning, and my inbox is filled with e-mails from parents whose child has just played in a tournament over the weekend. Most e-mails lament about how the results could have gone better, including what could be done to change what appears to be this “monster inside” of their usually mild-mannered child. “You don’t…
The boys high school season in New York City is underway this week and Tuesday played host to four matches. In a Staten Island showdown, the Tottenville Pirates went on the road and defeated Susan Wagner 4-1. The lone win for the Falcons of Susan Wagner came from its top singles position and Shawn Jackson….