Frederick Douglass Academy Goes Undefeated, Wins PSAL NYC “B” Championship

Jun 28, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Coming into this season, Frederick Douglass Academy had high expectations for itself. With a dynamic singles lineup, and a veteran leading the way in doubles, the Lions knew that this season could be a special one. “We had high expectations for sure,” said head coach Patrick Mangan. “We had four...Read more

Wimbledon Day Two Recap: Swiatek Rolls, Gauff Comes Back to Win

Jun 28, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The second day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships were played on Tuesday, and recent French Open finalists Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff both advanced into the second round, but did so much differently. The top-seeded Swiatek needed just one hour and 15 minutes to defeat Croatia’s Jana Fett 6-0, 6-3...Read more

Wimbledon Day One Recap: Djokovic Advances, Raducanu Shines in Centre Court Debut

Jun 27, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The first day of the 2022 Wimbledon main draw got underway on Monday, and defending champion Novak Djokovic was tested but was able to advance to the second round. The Serb dropped the second set to South Korea’s Soonwoo Kwon but did move to 17-0 in Wimbledon first-round matches by posting a 6-3, 3...Read more

Summer Camp Pitfalls

Jun 27, 2022
Chris Lewit
With the summer camp season here—and as a high performance tennis camp owner myself—I speak with parents every day about summer camp experiences and expectations. Unfortunately, many tennis players have a disappointing experience at summer camp and their tennis games don’t progress. Let’s discuss...Read more

Top Talent on Display at the Sixth Annual JMTA College Recruiting Combine

Jun 27, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Top high school players and college coaches from across the country gathered at Sportime Randall’s Island for the sixth annual John McEnroe Tennis Academy College Recruiting Combine. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, the Combine gives high school players the opportunity to compete in front...Read more

Champions Crowned at USTA Eastern Junior Team Tennis Sectionals

The 18U Advanced Champions.
Jun 27, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows played host to the 2022 USTA Eastern Junior Team Tennis Sectional Championships, with the top teams from across the area gathering to compete for section supremacy. “Team tennis is so special because in most individual sports you...Read more

NYJTL Brings "Citizen Ashe" Documentary Directly to its Participants with CNN

Jun 22, 2022
Press Release
On June 10, CNN Films held an exclusive private screening of their original documentary Citizen Ashe to students from four New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) Bronx after-school programs. The film documents the evolution of NYJTL’s visionary founder Arthur Ashe, and his rise from tennis...Read more

USTA Announces U.S. Open Will Allow Athletes from Russia and Belarus

Jun 14, 2022
Press Release
The USTA will allow individual athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in the 2022 US Open, but only under a neutral flag. Alongside the other Grand Slams, the ITF, the ATP and the WTA, the USTA, which owns and operates the US Open, has previously condemned, and continues to condemn, the...Read more

Showtime Sports Documentary Films Presents McEnroe - An In-Depth Look at a Tennis Legend and Pop Culture Icon

Jun 10, 2022
Press Release
SHOWTIME Sports Documentary Films today has announced McENROE , a captivating and powerful film that dives deep into the life of John McEnroe, one of tennis’ all-time greats who rose to world No. 1 for four consecutive years , all the while battling intense bouts of perfectionism and self-doubt...Read more

Junior Player Spotlight: Michael Zheng, Dwight Global Online School

Jun 10, 2022
Brian Coleman
Earlier this year, Michael Zheng had to make one of those crucial decisions that all top high school athletes face towards the end of their junior careers: where to attend college. Zheng, a blue-chip, five-star recruit from Montville, New Jersey, is one of the top tennis players in the country in...Read more

Strawberries, Pickles and...Cream?

Jun 8, 2022
Steven Kaplan
The popularity of Pickleball is exploding. While many have concerns that this will derail the tennis industry, in the long run, pickleball will grow and support the health of tennis It's time for the tennis world to embrace this sport because it reflects an experience that comes full circle, from...Read more

Hunter Takes Down Bronx Science to Win PSAL “A” Title

Jun 3, 2022
Frank Cannistra
The Hunter Hawks have won the PSAL “A” Division Championship after battling and defeating not only the brutally hot weather conditions, but a tough Bronx Science Wolverines team. The intense heat in Queens was undoubtedly on the minds of both teams, with temperatures reaching 94 degrees at certain...Read more

Major League Pickleball 2022 Season Kicks Off This Weekend

Jun 3, 2022
Press Release
Major League Pickleball (MLP), the elite pickleball league showcasing the world’s best professional pickleball players in a unique mixed-gender team format, today announced its full line-up of teams, owners, events, and sponsors, as it prepares to kickstart its second season at MLP 2022 Austin from...Read more

Gauff Beats Stephens to Reach First Major Semifinal

May 31, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Earlier this month, American Coco Gauff graduated from high school, and was able to celebrate doing so while in Paris preparing for the French Open. Fast-forward a little more than a week and the 18-year-old’s time in Paris is not done yet as she powered her way into the semifinals on Tuesday...Read more

Frederick Douglass Wins NYC "B" Division Championship

May 31, 2022
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Frederick Douglass captured the New York City PSAL “B” Division title after downing Bard 4-1 in the championship match at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Shawn Mitchell Yon notched a 6-1, 6-3 at first singles, while Jeremy Victoria posted a 6-0, 6-0 triumph at second singles. Rounding out the singles...Read more