Skupski, Sock Help Empire Edge Aviators

Jul 22, 2020
Press Release
The New York Empire improved to 4-4 on the season as it narrowly beat the San Diego Aviators 20-19 in a supertiebreaker. The two teams flip-flopped the score throughout the match to enter Men’s Doubles 15-14 in favor of the Aviators. Facing a must-win game with the set at 4-3 in in favor of New...Read more

Tip of the Week: Three Different Steps on the Volley

Even though the game has gotten faster, your step should be part of the volley.
Jul 22, 2020
Steve Annacone
Volleying is a lost art. There are a handful of players on the ATP and WTA tours that are extremely good at it. The majority of players tend to rely on their hands and the movement of the racquet when they volley. Even though the game has gotten faster, your step should be part of the volley. Keep...Read more

Citi Open in Washington is Canceled

Nick Kyrgios was set to defend his Citi Open title this year.
Jul 21, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The Citi Open, scheduled for next month in Washington, D.C., was supposed to be the first event back for the ATP Tour but has now been canceled . It had been rumored for the last week that due to the coronavirus and international travel restrictions, the Citi Open had a long shot of being played...Read more

Brady, Breakers Upend Empire

Jenn Brady led the Orange County Breakers past the New York Empire on Monday night.
Jul 21, 2020
Press Release
The Orange County Breakers’ Jenn Brady took the court for the Women’s Singles set and for the second night in a row, dominated her way to a 5-0 set win in only 19 minutes over Sabine Lisicki of the New York Empire. The Breakers, down by one point at the start of the second set, would never trail...Read more

Clijsters Dominating Play Has Empire in Playoff Contention

Jul 20, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Kim Clijsters comeback tour was put on hold as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe, but the Belgian Hall of Famer has returned to the court during this year’s World TeamTennis (WTT) season, and has been one of the league’s best players thus far. Clijsters’ excellent play was on display...Read more

Clijsters, Empire Roll to Win Over Freedoms

Kim Clijsters scored a big win over Sofia Kenin to help lead the Empire on Wednesday.
Jul 16, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
It was a matchup between a multiple-time Grand Slam champion and International Tennis Hall of Famer, and the reigning Australian Open champion and one of tennis’ brightest young stars, as Kim Clijsters of the New York Empire took on the Philadelphia Freedoms’ Sofia Kenin on Wednesday afternoon...Read more

World TeamTennis: Day Three Recap

The Bryan Brothers held off Johnny O'Mara and Ryan Harrison in Extended Play to seal the Las Vegas Rollers win on Tuesday.
Jul 15, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The World TeamTennis season continued on Tuesday with three matches going down on Center Court at Creekside at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.V. Below are the full results from the three matches: Philadelphia Freedoms 24, Springfield Lasers 12 ►Mixed Doubles: Fabrice Martin/Taylor...Read more

Kastles Edge Empire in Season Opener

Jul 14, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The New York Empire began its 2020 WorldTeamTennis campaign as it took on six-time King Trophy winner Washington Kastles on Monday afternoon. The Kastles edged the Empire 21-20 in a thrilling season opener, as Marcelo Arevalo and Nick Monroe defeated Neal Skupski and Jack Sock 5-4 in the final...Read more

Aviators Defeat Breakers to Kick Off WTT Season

New Jersey native Christina McHale won a key match at Women's Singles to lead the Aviators past the Breakers on Sunday.
Jul 13, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The 45th season of World TeamTennis got underway on Sunday with three matches at the Greenbrier Resort in Sulphur Springs, W.V. In the opening match, the San Diego Aviators defeated the Orange County Breakers 23-16. San Diego Aviators 23, Orange County Breakers 16 Men’s Singles: Ryan Harrison (...Read more

Tip of the Week: How to Deal With a Bad Day

Jul 13, 2020
Steve Annacone
Once or twice a year, a tennis player will walk on the court and everything will go right. The first serve goes in and the placement is perfect. The player is seeing the ball extremely well and the contact is solid and consistent. Strategy seems easy and even the simplest ideas are winning points...Read more

For Beginners and Beyond: Classes, Private Lessons or Both?

Jul 10, 2020
Tom Tvedt
I have been working with students and interacting with parents at many different levels in tennis for more than 20 years. I currently teach group and private lessons, run a program for 25 autistic students and run USTA tournaments. My experience has been with students ranging from the beginner...Read more

Clijsters, Stephens Ready for Unique WTT Season

The 45th year of World TeamTennis will take place at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. The season gets underway this Sunday.
Jul 9, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
The 45 th season of World TeamTennis begins this weekend, and both the league and its players are ready to return to the courts and participate in what will certainly be a unique season. “We worked extremely hard to try and find the right place to bring all nine of our teams to a safe environment,...Read more

The Hindrance Quiz: Part Two

Jul 8, 2020
Barbara Wyatt
This is the second part of Barbara Wyatt's Hindrance Quiz. Click Here to read Part One . The Hindrance Quiz checks your understanding of the ITF and USTA rules of hindrances. Correct answers are the simple quick answers, not burdened with a barrage of what-ifs or embellished with nuances on the...Read more

Tip of the Week: How to Hit a Low Volley

Most players dread the low reply from their opponent when approaching the net. This is a difficult shot but if you can handle it, your opponent is likely to be surprised and frustrated.
Jul 7, 2020
Steve Annacone
Most players dread the low reply from their opponent when approaching the net. This is a difficult shot but if you can handle it, your opponent is likely to be surprised and frustrated. This will force them to attempt a clean passing shot which is not a high percentage play for anyone. The key to...Read more

Team Stars Win All-American Team Cup

Christopher Eubanks helped lead Team Stars to the win at the All-American Team Cup this past weekend.
Jul 6, 2020
New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Atlanta played host to the All-American Team Cup this weekend, with the top-ranked Americans taking part in a team competition which concluded on Sunday. After a back-and-forth affair throughout the weekend, it was Team Stars that defeated Team Stripes in a final match tiebreak to claim the overall...Read more