Open any tennis book, and 90 percent of online technical videos, and you will find some amazing information on swing lines, impact points and grips. Much like Harry Potter can’t cast a spell without his wand we are obsessed with the role of the racket and shape of the stroke. It’s logical that when…
Former professional and collegiate tennis players gathered on the courts of the Four Seasons Club in Wilton, Ct. to compete in the New England One-On-One Doubles tournament. One-On-One Doubles is the crosscourt serve-and-volley Singles game that includes the doubles alley. Players are required to serve-and-volley on both serves or there is a loss of…
American Frances Tiafoe won the third ATP Tour title of his career on Sunday as he defeated Jam-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-6(1), 7-6(8) to win the BOSS Open in Stuttgart, Germany. Tiafoe fought back from a set down and saved one championship point to pull off the victory. “That tie-break was wild. It was back…
The second major of 2023 has come and gone as the French Open wrapped up on Sunday, but not before the tournament delivered two weeks of thrilling tennis, culminating with Iga Swiatek capturing the Women’s Singles title, and Novak Djokovic hosting the Men’s Singles title. Swiatek’s came first as she defeated Karolina Muchova 6-2,…
It’s an implied truth in coaching, and an inferred truth by many parents, that a coach with great students must be a great coach. I admit that I use the marketing tactic of, “Who I coach and have coached”, because it is a powerful sell, but here’s a dirty little secret: “Great player results…
While participating in youth sports can be a healthy and beneficial activity for the development of children, it is important to select the “right” program for your kid. In order to select a program that is a good fit for your child, several aspects must be taken into consideration. The list below can help…
In the summer, people from across Long Island and New York City flock to the Hamptons, to enjoy the sun, while sitting by the pool or ocean, and taking part in an array of outdoor activities. One of those activities, and perhaps its most popular, is tennis. It may be the favorite activity for…
With a spot in the semifinals of the 2023 French Open, American Coco Gauff and Poland’s Iga Swiatek will square off in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Gauff booked a spot in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros for the second straight year as she defeated Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 7-5, 6-2. “Today was honestly a…
For the second consecutive season, the title of the best boys’ team in New York City’s PSAL belongs to Hunter. The Hawks captured the city’s “A” Division championship in thrilling fashion on Thursday afternoon at Queens College, edging Beacon 3-2, anchored by its doubles teams and a clutch win from Kyler Swiatocha at third…
On Wednesday afternoon inside the tennis bubble at Queens College, Bard captured the PSAL New York City “B” Division Championship. The Raptors swept all five courts in Wednesday’s title match, defeating the Curtis Warriors 5-0 to claim the city title. “From day one, we were all competing with each other for spots on the…