Battle of the Boroughs City Finals

USTA Eastern presents the Battle of the Boroughs Tennis Challenge returns this year as top tennis players from each of New York City's five boroughs will battle for a chance to be called city champion. 

The matches begin on June 17 in Queens, and on June 24 for Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island. The City finals will be held on July 15, along with a BBQ, live music, a raffle and gifts. 

The rain date for the finals is July 22. 

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