The Antigua Performance Apparel $5,000 Men’s Tournament recently wrapped at Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham, N.J. The tournament featured very strong draws, with 62 participates in the Men’s Open Singles, 24 in the Men’s 45s singles and 21 teams in the Men’s Open Doubles. Among the participants, the field consisted of many current and former…
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…
To celebrate the U.S. Open and the Taste of Tennis week in New York City, Midtown Tennis Club opened its doors for first-ever Celebrity Chef Tennis Challenge. “Taste of Tennis started 15 years ago when we took the tennis players off the court and into the kitchen. Now, we are turning the tables and taking…
USTA Eastern recently hosted its 2014 Junior Awards Gala to honor the top juniors in the Eastern Section. Former professional tennis player and First Vice President of the USTA Katrina Adams was a guest speaker at the event. Adams is the current executive director of the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program in New York City. In addition, former professional…
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 United States Tennis Association (USTA), in collaboration with the USPTA, announced that the 2014 Tennis Teachers Conference (TTC) at the Grand Hyatt New York, will kick-off on August 22, bringing one of the largest gatherings of tennis teaching professionals and coaches in the last decade. More than 1,400 attendees are expected at the four…
AYS, the creators and producers of the Taste of Tennis, New York’s premier pre-U.S. Open experience, announced the first-ever Taste of Tennis Week will take place from Aug. 20-23 in New York City. In addition to the renowned Taste of Tennis Gala, Taste of Tennis Week will feature even more tennis-meets-food events, including the Celebrity Chef Tennis…
A Message From USTA Eastern Metro Region President Jackie Clark It has been a busy spring for the USTA Eastern Metro Region! Our Metro Board and volunteers have been very busy growing tennis participation across New York City. Between coordinating and running the Metro Junior Team Tennis League, volunteering at many community events, reviewing Metro…
Hundreds of tennis industry leaders, professionals and executives will join together at The Tennis Show 2014 on August 24th at the Grand Hyatt in New York City to celebrate the business of tennis. Held in conjunction with the Tennis Teachers Conference and on the eve of the 2014 US Open, The Tennis Show 2014 is a rare opportunity for the tennis industry—including…
The USTA has announced that the band Fitz and The Tantrums will perform at the Opening Ceremony for the 2014 U.S. Open in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Following the band’s performance, 3 Winans Brothers, the Grammy-Award-winning brothers Bebe, Marvin and Carvin, will take to the court to sing…