NYJTL Will Award $70,000 to NYC Youth in Mayor Dinkins Cup

May 26, 2022
Press Release
The annual NYJTL Mayor Dinkins Cup will return to the Bronx from May 26 to June 5, 2022 at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning. Eleven scholarships have been awarded that will provide a total of $70,000 to program participants to help them achieve their collegiate ambitions. The...Read more

The Gift of Loving Tennis

May 24, 2022
Tal Sosnov
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...Read more

MSG Networks to Air 36 Hours of Live French Open Coverage Through May 30

May 24, 2022
Press Release
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...Read more

NYC High School Recap: Thursday, May 19

May 20, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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 BracketRead more

Tennis in the Hamptons 2022

May 20, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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...Read more

USPTA Eastern Hosts Annual Conference

Mike Barrell discusses teaching competitive skills for all levels of juniors at the 2022 USPTA Eastern Conference.
May 18, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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...Read more

USTA-U Looks Back on “Original 7” Graduating Class

May 18, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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...Read more

Iga’s Reign

May 17, 2022
Brian Coleman
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...Read more

Johnny Mac Tennis Project and SPORTIME/JMTA to Host Annual Scholarship Tryouts and Athletic Scouting Combine

May 12, 2022
Press Release
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...Read more

O’Hoisin Captures One-On-One Doubles Title in Florida

Osgar O’Hoisin defeated Martin Redlicki to win the One-On-One Doubles title. Pictured left to right: O’Hoisin, Ed Krass (Founder of One-On-One Doubles) and Redlicki.
May 10, 2022
Press Release
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...Read more

Alcaraz, Jabeur Claim Titles in Madrid

May 9, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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...Read more

Har-Tru Announces Purchase of Lobster Sports

May 9, 2022
Press Release
Har-Tru, LLC announced today that the company has acquired Lobster Sports, Inc, the world’s leading supplier of portable, pickleball and tennis, ball machines. The move adds a line of technologically advanced products that focus on players, game improvement, and health and well-being. Lobster...Read more

NYJTL Raises Record-Breaking $1.4M in First Nighttime Gala

May 6, 2022
Press Release
New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) celebrated 50 years of service last night at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, where individuals from across the country came together to reflect on the legacy and future of the organization’s commitment to underserved NYC youth in all five boroughs. Since its...Read more

Platinum, Inc. Donates Four-Year Scholarship to JMTP Recipient

May 4, 2022
Press Release
The Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) and Platinum, Inc. announced today that Platinum, Inc. has donated a four-year scholarship through the JMTP Sponsored Scholarship Program. Through the program, individual or institutional donors sponsor a young tennis aspirant who would otherwise lack the...Read more

Former New York Open Champion Kevin Anderson Announces Retirement

May 3, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Former World No. 5 Kevin Anderson announced his retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday. In a multi-part post to Twitter , Anderson said: “Today I finally arrived at the difficult decision to retire from professional tennis. There are so many people who helped me along the way, and believed...Read more