USTA Metro participates in National Meeting, Regional Winners Named By Mark McIntyre USTA Eastern Vice President New York City Mayor David Dinkins received the Samuel Hardy Award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the Awards Luncheon on March 16, during the USTA’s Annual Meeting in Westin, Fla. The Award is given each year…
In a surprising upset, world number one Serena Williams was bumped out of the fourth round at Wimbledon on Monday after losing to world number 24 Sabine Lisicki, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4. The 23-year old German was the first woman to steal a set and defeat Williams in the past 34 matches. Throughout the first three…
“If you ding it, just re-swing it. David E. Moe has written a book that will be of use to any tennis player if they are open to a multi-disciplinary guide to improving their game. The Making of a Winner: A Fable About the Power Within takes tidbits from sports psychology, biofeedback and Eastern religions,…
David Ferrer, the highest seeded Spaniard remaining at Wimbledon, beat fellow countryman Roberto Bautista Agut to make it to the third round for the sixth consecutive year. The scrappy Ferrer had a score of 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-5 to schedule a match in the next round with the 26th-seeded Alexandr Dolgopolov. Ferrer was the French Open finalist,…
Because of Serena Williams’ dominance of the women’s game, Andy Murray has talked about what it would be like to challenge her to a match. Serena was able to avoid injury in her match on Thursday, unlike many other participants at Wimbledon 2013, and had an easy 6-3, 6-2 win over France’s Caroline Garcia. Andy…
The serve is the most important and the most under-practiced shot in the game of tennis. We all want a blistering serve, but wanting and owning are two very different things. Personally, I think that most players don’t fully understand the importance of the serve, so don’t put the effort into fully developing it. Most…
Nick Bollettieri, along with Vic Braden and Steve Wilkinson, will be inducted into the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Hall of Fame on Sept. 27 during the USPTA’s National Awards Luncheon at the World Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla. The three legendary coaches will join only 13 others who have…
New York Tennis Magazine was on the scene as HSBC brought the feel and atmosphere of the All-England Lawn Tennis Club to the streets of New York City for Wimbledon 2013. In Flatiron Plaza at Broadway, between 22nd and 23rd, HSBC set up a grass court where attendees had the opportunity to play with their…
Serena Williams advanced to the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday after defeating 19-year-old Caroline Garcia, 6-3, 6-2. Two of Serena’s main competitors, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka, were eliminated on Wednesday. Sharapova lost to Michelle Larcher de Brtio, and Azarenka withdrew due to an injury. "I still feel like I’m trying to adjust a…
The Metro Corporate Tennis League presented by Advantage Tennis Clubs is a joint initiative of the Metrotennis Community Tennis Association (MCTA) and USTA/Eastern Metro Region. The League is divided into three levels of play, Intermediate (3.0-3.5 Levels), Advanced Intermediate (4.0 Level) and Advanced (4.5+ Level). The Metro Corporate Tennis League also offers an Advanced Beginner…