The USTA Foundation, the national charitable organization of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), has announced that it has appointed former world number four James Blake as chairman of the Foundation’s board of directors. In his new role, Blake will serve as the Foundation’s spokesperson and ambassador to promote the mission and impact of its…
In its continuing quest to “Empower Israel’s children … beyond tennis,” the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation (ITC) held a special fundraising event at the home of Richard and Leora Linhart in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. The Linharts had this to say, “We are delighted and happy to host such a moving and fun event. These are…
The children of the Garden of Dreams Foundation recently enjoyed a week full of activities that could trump any sport enthusiasts, to say the least. “I’m having a blast!” said Lance Green, one of the children who was sporting a custom New York Knicks jersey he had made at Madison Square Garden. The kids have…
World number one Novak Djokovic recently headlined a charity event benefiting the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), raising funds to give more children in the metropolitan area an opportunity to play tennis through scholarships and other financial assistance. The event, hosted by John McEnroe at his John McEnroe Tennis Academy at Sportime on Randall’s Island,…
The 2nd Annual Mats Wilander Foundation Tennis Pro-Am will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on the grass courts of the historic West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. At the event, you will have the chance to play with Mats Wilander and current and former pros on three different court…
It was just a few days ago that two stars had perhaps their best career performances across the Atlantic, when women's semifinalist Lucie Safarova and boys junior champ Noah Rubin showed their stuff at Wimbledon. And all spring, the tennis world took notice as Jamie Loeb slammed her way to National College Player of the…
On Friday, Aug.15, a host of tennis and political dignitaries will gather for the dedication ceremony for Daniel L. Haggerty Jr. Pavilion at the Junior Champions Tennis Center in Cadwalader Park in Trenton, N.J. The Pavilion is the final element completing the largest junior short court facility in the U.S. The design and construction of…
Current world number two and fresh off capturing his second Wimbledon title, Novak Djokovic will join Hall of Famer John McEnroe, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, actor Edward Norton and other tennis stars, legends and celebrities, on Thursday, Aug. 21, for a gala evening of tennis to benefit the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP)…
Carefree Racquet Club in Merrick recently hosted a night to remember as players got together to honor the life of George Haber. Mr. Haber, who was the president and owner of Carefree, died last November after battling heart disease at the age of 75. Participants hit for prizes, played competitive doubles, enjoyed great food and…
The "Unified Tennis Games" were first conceived and developed by Steve Kaplan at Bethpage Park Tennis Center in 2003 as part of The Special Olympics program he and Bethpage Park Tennis Co-Director Keith Kambourian have hosted weekly since opening the facility in 1999. Eight high school varsity and tournament tennis players were paired with intellectually challenged athletes for…