Former No. 1 Boris Becker Sentenced in Bankruptcy Case

Apr 29, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
After being found guilty earlier this month of hiding assets in regards to his bankruptcy filing in 2017, German tennis legend Boris Becker was sentenced in a London court on Friday. The six-time major champion and former world No. 1 was sentenced to two-and-a-half years by a jury in London’s...Read more

Between Point Psychology: Tennis is More Than Hitting the Ball

Apr 28, 2022
Dr. Allen Berger and Jim Klein
What happens when you show up to take a tennis lesson? Typically the pro will ask you what you want to work on. Being eager to improve your game you tell the coach that your backhand was off in your last league match. “Can you help me figure out what I am doing wrong with my backhand?”, you plead...Read more

USTA Eastern Becomes NYJTL Bronx Open Sponsor

Apr 27, 2022
Press Release
New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is proud to announce that USTA Eastern will be a sponsor for the NYJTL Bronx Open this year. The NYJTL Bronx Open will now become only the second professional tennis tournament within the calendar year in the Eastern Section alongside the US Open. The $...Read more

New York City High School Recap: Monday, April 25

Apr 26, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Below are scores from across New York City on Monday afternoon. See more details at psal.org: ►Grover Cleveland 5, Newtown 0 ►Flushing 4, Newcomers 1 ►Beach Channel 3, John Bowne 2 ►Townsend Harris 3, Forest Hills 2 ►Jamaica 5, John Adams 0 ►Bayside 5, Thomas Edison 0 ►Maspeth 5, Long Island City 0...Read more

Swiatek Continues Historic Run

Apr 25, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
A star-studded weekend of tennis took place across the globe, as Poland’s Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on the WTA Tour, while Carlos Alcaraz captured his third title of the season with a win in Barcelona, and Russia’s Andrey Rublev stunned Novak Djokovic in Belgrade. Swiatek won her 23 rd...Read more

Coaching Spotlight: Michael Smookler, USPTA Eastern

Apr 20, 2022
Brian Coleman
At the beginning of this year, USPTA Eastern ushered in a new era in the organization’s history as Michael Smookler was named its new President. While Smookler is new to the role of President, he takes over the position with a wealth of experience on USPTA boards dating back to 2005. “Our goal is...Read more

Russian, Belarusian Players Barred From Wimbledon

Apr 20, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
On Wednesday, the All England Club confirmed a report that it would now be allowing players from Russia and Belarus to participate in the 2022 Wimbledon Championships due to their nation’s involvement in the invasion of Ukraine. The All England Club released a statement that read: “Given the...Read more

NYJTL Mayor Dinkins' Cup Launches in 2022

Apr 18, 2022
Press Release
The Mayor Dinkins' Cup is the largest free junior interscholastic tennis competition in the nation, with players from all over New York City representing public, parochial, and private schools. Formerly the Mayor's Cup, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) renamed the tournament the Mayor...Read more

New York City High School Recap: Wednesday, April 13

Apr 14, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Below are scores from across New York City on Tuesday afternoon. The scores are via PSAL.org. Click Here to see the full results : Fort Hamilton 5, John Dewey 0 Franklin D. Roosevelt 4, Lafayette 0 Leon Goldstein 5, James Madison 0 Townsend Harris 5, Francis Lewis 0 Thomas Edison 5, John Bowne 0...Read more

2022 U.S. Open Tickets to Go On Sale June 6

Apr 13, 2022
Press Release
The USTA today announced the official ticket on-sale dates for the 2022 US Open. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, June 6. American Express Card Members will get exclusive access to individual session tickets prior to the general public beginning on Wednesday, June 1. The US...Read more

Next Day Hill, Where Tennis is a Lifestyle

Apr 12, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
As you head west on the George Washington Bridge, crossing the Hudson River into New Jersey, there exists an idyllic tennis world where the sport is engrained into the fabric of the area’s lifestyle. Tucked neatly in Englewood on the scenic Next Day Hill Drive, there is a property for sale that...Read more

NYJTL Bronx Open to Be Held at Cary Leeds Center Prior to U.S. Open

Poland's Magda Linette won the Bronx Open back in 2019. The tournament will return this year at The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the Bronx.
Apr 11, 2022
Press Release
New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is excited to welcome back the NYJTL Bronx Open from August 14-21, 2022 at the world-class Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the south Bronx. This year’s event is a $60,000 USTA Pro-Circuit Tournament during the week leading into the US...Read more

New York City High School Recap: Friday, April 8

Apr 11, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Below are scores from across New York City on Tuesday afternoon. The scores are via PSAL.org. Click Here to see the full results : Hunter 5, Eleanor Roosevelt 0 Midwood 5, New Utrecht 0 Fort Hamilton 5, Lafeyette Educational 0 Jamaica 5, Hillcrest 0 Newcomers 5, Long Island City 0 New Dorp 4, CSIHS...Read more

New York City High School Recap: Tuesday, April 5

Apr 6, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Below are scores from across New York City on Tuesday afternoon. The scores are via PSAL.org. Click Here to see the full results : ►Beacon 4, Eleanor Roosevelt 1 ►Hunter 3, Bronx Science 2 ►Stuyvesant 5, High School for American Studies 0 ►Manhattan Science & Math 5, Dewitt Clinton 0 ►Fort...Read more

Junior Player Spotlight: Rhys Spano, Professional Children's School

Apr 6, 2022
Brian Coleman
Competing as a high-level junior tennis player can sometimes feel like a full- time job. Between the training, practices, fitness, travelling and match preparation, it’s often difficult to find a balanced schedule, especially when you factor in school and a normal social life. It’s for this reason...Read more