The recent rise of popularity in tennis is a positive sign for the future of the sport. As interest in the game increases, our main role as facilitators (parent or coach) is to create a welcoming environment that promotes life-long participation and enjoyment at both competitive and recreational levels. In order to spark engagement…
With the 2022 French Open now underway in Paris, MSG Networks today announced it will be airing 36 hours of live tournament coverage this week through Monday, May 30th to keep tennis fans close to the Grand Slam action. The network’s tournament coverage throughout the week will include four hours of live match play each morning…
The New York City “A” and “B” Division Playoffs have reached the semifinals. Below is the final four for both the “A” and “B” division brackets: NYC PSAL “A” Division Bracket NYC PSAL “B” Division Bracket
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…
Tennis coaches and instructors gathered at the Saw Mill Club in Mount Kisco this past weekend for the annual USPTA Eastern Tennis Conference. The weekend-long conference provided an environment for coaches to learn from one another, take part in seminars and workshops, and introduce new methods for instructors to bring back to their respective…
Last year, at Verdi’s Restaurant in Whitestone, Queens, the Professional Tennis Management (PTM) students from Queens College toasted their seven brethren, dubbed the “Original 7”, who were about to complete their third and final PTM semester. They had started back in January of 2020, and after six in-person, Monday evening classes (that last for…
When Ash Barty unexpectedly retired earlier this year, it left a void at the top of the women’s rankings. She was the world number one and had been for a couple of years, but her departure meant it was time for someone else to take that mantle. Enter Iga Swiatek. The 20-year-old from Poland…
For the tenth year, young hopefuls from across the tri-state area will be out inforce at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, the John McEnroe Tennis Academy’s (JMTA) flagship location, on Saturday, June 11, as SPORTIME and JMTA coaches seek to discover untapped tennis and athletic talent. The goal of both the Tryout and the Athletic Scouting…
The historic St. Petersburg Tennis Center was treated to a special day of serve-and-volley tennis that included food trucks, a live band, DJ and 16 players with ATP and ITF tournament experience. The $15,000 Florida One-On-One Doubles Championships, presented by Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, was won by Osgar O’Hoisin, who starred at the University of…
The Mutua Madrid Open wrapped up this weekend, with Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur claiming the Women’s Singles title on Saturday, and Spain’s own Carlos Alcaraz winning the Men’s Singles title on Sunday. Alcaraz continued his spectacular 2022 season with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over third-ranked Alexander Zverev. The win was Zverev’s second Masters 1000 title…