As you begin the college search process, looking to balance your academic and athletic needs, there are a few secrets that will help ensure your success in finding a program that is right for you. Unfortunately, too many players find themselves in a college tennis program where one’s game stagnates or erodes, where one feels…
The USTA and U.S. Fed Cup Captain Mary Joe Fernandez have announced that world number 18 and 2013 Australian Open semifinalist Sloane Stephens, world number 42 Madison Keys, world number 49 Varvara Lepchenko and world number 57 Christina McHale will represent the U.S. in the 2014 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoff against France. The best-of-five match series will be played…
On Tuesday in Houston at the Fayez Sarofim & Company U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship, it was a good day for Americans as three advanced to the second round. In total, six of the remaining competitors in round two out of 16 total are Americans. In an all-American matchup, Donald Young needed just 40 minutes…
The United States Davis Cup Team will host the Slovak Republic in the 2014 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoff, Sep. 12-14, at a site to be determined. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced the draws for the World Group Playoffs in London on Tuesday, which include eight nations that lost in the first…
NYJTL hosted more than 200 students at an inaugural “Leaders of Tomorrow” event at Bronxwood Preparatory Academy High School to promote student achievement and college and career readiness. The forum included workshops, a panel discussion, and keynote remarks from sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith whose opening remarks enlightened many to the reality of the business…
The USTA has launched a nationwide online and DVD audition for the eighth annual U.S. Open casting call. In addition, a live open casting call will be held at the Queens Theatre on July 8. Winners selected from these auditions will perform “America the Beautiful” live in Arthur Ashe Stadium during night sessions at the 2014…
Action began Monday at the Fayez Sarofim & Company U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston, as 20-year-old American Jack Sock recorded the biggest upset of the day, defeating 2007 Houston champion and number eight seed, Ivo Karlovic, 6-1 6-4. Karlovic was broken four times in the 55-minute match. Sock awaits the winner of the…
Andrea Petkovic, ranked ninth in the world, won the 2014 Family Circle Cup title this weekend, 7-5, 6-2 over the unseeded Jana Cepelova to capture the third WTA title of her career. Cepelova was looking to claim the title in Charleston, advancing to the finals, upset after upset, over the likes of world number one…
Concordia College Head Coach Neil Tarangioli claimed his 500th career victory in men's tennis over the weekend. The feat came in a 5-4 come-from-behind victory against number13 Valdosta State in Pensacola, Fla. “This may have been the greatest match in Concordia College tennis history,” said Tarangioli following the victory. The Clippers were trailing after doubles play,…
It’s a new-look ASICS Easter Bowl in 2014, as the annual junior tennis tournament has plenty of changes in store once play begins this week. The location, format and draw sizes have all changed this year for the 47th annual event. The host site this year is the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, where the nation’s…