For the first time in his career, Andrey Rublev is an ATP Masters 1000 champion. The Russian came back to defeat Holger Rune 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 on Sunday to claim the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters title, a result that left him in tears afterwards. “I don’t know what to say to be honest. I…
As we move closer to the end of winter with spring on the horizon, we approach a new season of boys’ high school tennis in New York City. A year ago, the Hunter Hawks won the program’s first-ever NYC PSAL “A” Division title with a thrilling defeat against Bronx Science, and will aim to…
Parents who are looking for a serious, high performance camp for their kids have a number of options both in the US and internationally. As a camp and club owner myself, I speak with parents all the time about what they need for their children at camp and the positives and negatives of certain…
USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport, today announced that it will soon kick off expanded efforts to shine a spotlight on National Pickleball Month throughout April. Established in 2018, National Pickleball Month is designed to connect everyone within the sport while, at the same time, introduce pickleball to new audiences by…
Three years ago, right before my annual High School Coaches Clinic I sat on the couch at my club and listened to Nick Bollettieri as he told me the first thing he does with a new student: “I say nothing. I just listen and observe.” I’ve followed this principle with new students my entire…
Growing up as a younger brother can bring out the ultimate competitiveness in anyone. And for Theo Murphy, looking up to his older brother, Nicholas, did just that. Theo, who is two years younger, was eager to try and out duel his brother in whatever sporting event or competition they could find. “It gave me something…
As we approach the spring and summer, the outdoor seasons for all racquet sports are nearly upon us, which means that clubs, facilities, parks and more will need to prepare those outdoor courts for the rush of people planning on playing on them for the next several months. New YorkTennis Magazine has chosen its…
Monday marked a fantastic evening in Miami with the return of Citi Taste of Tennis at the JW Marriott Miami. The celebration was hosted by tennis legend Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Chef Diego Oka, Executive Chef at La Mar by Gastón Acurio. Grand Slam Cuisine: Tennis star Alexander “Sascha” Zverev turned up the heat on-stage during a cooking demo with Chef Diego Oka. Servin’ It Up Citi-Style: Pro tennis players…
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, New York City’s top comedians will join tennis superstar John McEnroe and his brother Patrick McEnroe for a night of laughs at Sony Hall in midtown Manhattan. Comedians Tracy Morgan, Mike Birbiglia, Michelle Buteau, Mark Normand, Rachel Feinstein, Matt Friend and Seth Herzog have so far confirmed as performers at 2023’s event, with more performer announcements possible in the…
The Eastern Section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA Eastern) is proud to announce Dwight Global Online School as the Official Program Sponsor of Level 3 (L3) Elite Junior Tournaments. In this capacity, Dwight Global will maintain a robust presence at these events and help improve overall player experience, including contributing giveaways, featured…