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…
The USTA today announced that tennis legend and Davis Cup champion Bob Bryan has been named the next captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team. Bryan assumes the role immediately and will make his debut as full-time captain with the U.S. team’s Group Stage Finals matches September 12-17. “I am extremely honored and humbled…
As we see a steady rise in more and more people partaking in paddle and racquet sports, most notably pickleball and tennis, there is one sport that continues to grow in popularity that you may not be completely familiar with: POP Tennis. POP Tennis, short for POPular tennis, is a twist on paddle tennis…
The John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) held a special event to honor and recognize nine of the program’s top players, all of whom earned scholarships to play collegiate tennis starting this coming fall. The players come from all parts of the greater metropolitan area, including Long Island, New York City and New Jersey, but…