Tip of the Week: Use a Simple Thought to Start the Point

Feb 6, 2020
Steve Annacone
It is easy to over analyze what is going on in a tennis match, especially if you are the one competing. Try to start the point with a very simple idea : If you are the server, focus on getting the first serve in. I would recommend serving to the middle of the box initially to help increase your...Read more

Rubin Earns Wild Card to NY Open Qualifying

Noah Rubin will return to Long Island to compete in the New York Open qualifying on Sunday.
Feb 4, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Noah Rubin will compete in next week’s New York Open after the Long Island native earned a wild card into the tournament’s qualifying draw. By way of the wild card, Rubin will play his opening round qualifying match on Sunday, Feb. 9 during the New York Tennis Expo. Attendance at the qualifying...Read more

Big Men in the Big Apple

American John Isner looks to build off of a semifinal run at the New York Open last year when he returns to Long Island next week.
Feb 3, 2020
Brian Coleman
No place on earth possesses a bigger stage than New York, so it’s only fitting that some of tennis’ biggest (literally) stars will be on Long Island competing in the New York Open. The third year of the New York Open will begin on Sunday, February 9 at NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans...Read more

Meet the Panelists for the 2020 New York Tennis Expo Seminars

Jan 31, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2020 New York Tennis Expo will feature two different sets of Speaker Sessions which will take place in the Grant Thornton VIP Lounge of NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Both panels will be headlined by legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy...Read more

Thiem Beats Zverev to Reach Australian Open Final

Austria’s Dominic Thiem battled back from a set down to beat Alex Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(4) on Friday to book his spot in the Australian Open final, and into a matchup with Novak Djokovic.
Jan 31, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Austria’s Dominic Thiem battled back from a set down to beat Alex Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(4) on Friday to book his spot in the Australian Open final , and into a matchup with Novak Djokovic. “It was an unreal match, two tie-breaks, so tough and so close,” said Thiem. “It was almost impossible...Read more

Djokovic Beats Federer to Reach Aussie Open Finals

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer met for the 50th time on Thursday, and this time it was Djokovic who came out victorious, securing his spot in the Australian Open final for the eighth time in his career with a 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-3 win.
Jan 30, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer met for the 50 th time on Thursday , and this time it was Djokovic who came out victorious, securing his spot in the Australian Open final for the eighth time in his career with a 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-3 win. “It definitely could have gone a different way, because he...Read more

Kenin, Muguruza to Meet in Aussie Open Final

Garbine Muguruza advanced to her first Australian Open final with a win over Simona Halep on Thursday.
Jan 30, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Sofia Kenin had never advanced past the fourth round at a major. Garbine Muguruza is a two-time major champion who entered this year’s Australian Open unseeded. And on Saturday, the two will square off for the Australian Open title . Both players won their respective semifinal matches in straight...Read more

Thiem Vanquishes Nadal to Reach Aussie Semis

Jan 29, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
For the first time, Austria’s Dominic Thiem has defeated Rafael Nadal at a Grand Slam. The fifth-seed Thiem defeated the top-seeded Nadal 7-6(3), 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(6) to advance to his first Australian Open semifinal. “All the match was on a very good level, we both were in great form, that’s what...Read more

Meet ATP Stars at the 2020 New York Tennis Expo

Brayden Schnur and Jack Sock will each sit on a speaker panel during the 2020 New York Tennis Expo.
Jan 28, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The New York Tennis Expo is less than two weeks away and we are excited to once again bring a can't-miss, one-of-a-kind event to all of the event's guests. Joining us at this year's Expo will be a number of players from the New York Open, including former World No. 8 Jack Sock, and last year's...Read more

Barty, Kenin Set Up Australian Open Semifinal

Jan 28, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The first of two women’s semifinals at the Australian Open was finalized on Tuesday, as Australia’s own Ashleigh Barty, the tournament’s top seed, and American Sofia Kenin powered their way into the final four Down Under. Barty held off seventh-seed and last year’s finalist Petra Kvitova 7-6(6), 6-...Read more

Tip of the Week: Use Your Footwork After Hitting a Shot

Jan 27, 2020
Steve Annacone
Adjusting your position on the court after hitting a shot can be more important than running after your opponent's reply. First, move towards the open part of the court which is where most players will hit the next shot. In addition, if you hit your shot well, take a couple of steps forward. In...Read more

Federer’s Win Caps Off Wild Day in Melbourne

Jan 24, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The fifth day of the 2020 Australian Open featured wonderful tennis sandwiched in between a number of different intriguing storylines, creating an exciting day of action in the Land Down Under. A potential matchup between Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki awaited in the Round of 16, as Serena...Read more

Bellis Beats Muchova to Advance in Australia

American CiCi Bellis continued her comeback to professional tennis by reaching the Australian Open third round on Thursday.
Jan 23, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Two years ago, Catherine “CiCi” Bellis was the darling of the WTA Tour. As a teenager, Bellis was named the WTA’s Newcomer of the Year in 2017, before a series of wrist and elbow injuries derailed what was the start of a promising career. In fact, as recently as just a few months ago, she was told...Read more

Fritz Rallies to Beat Anderson Down Under

American Taylor Fritz came back from two sets down to defeat Kevin Anderson 4-6, 6-7(5), 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday, securing his spot in the Australian Open third round for the second straight year.
Jan 23, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
American Taylor Fritz came back from two sets down to defeat Kevin Anderson 4-6, 6-7(5), 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday, securing his spot in the Australian Open third round for the second straight year. “That was huge for me,” said Fritz. “He played a really tough five setter just the other day and...Read more

Hear What They're Saying About the NY Tennis Expo

Last year, the New York Tennis Expo brought together more than 5,200 people for this one-of-a-kind event, and we expect an even bigger turnout when the event returns on Sunday, February 9.
Jan 22, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Last year, the New York Tennis Expo brought together more than 5,200 people for this one-of-a-kind event, and we expect an even bigger turnout when the event returns on Sunday, February 9. The Expo has something for the whole family, and activities for the non-tennis fan. Click Here for your FREE...Read more