The Queens College Tennis Players Association (QCTPA) held their inaugural charity tournament at the Queens College Indoor Tennis Center on Nov. 13. David Rand and Sara Just-Michael, founders of the QCTPA, organized a round robin doubles tournament, comprised of 20 teams of Queens College students. Not only was the attendance high, but all participants were excited…
Tennis to the Max has announced the opening of their new Six-Month Membership Program. Since its inception in July of 2012, Tina Greenbaum (sport psychology consultant) and Fred Sperber (USPTA-certified coach) have trained dozens of tennis players who were motivated to improve their mental game. As in all aspects of sport, practice and repetition propels players forward. That's…
Jack Sock was victorious in his debut at the Stockholm Open on Tuesday. He defeated Bernard Tomic in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 in just 59 minutes. The 21-year-old Sock converted five of his nine break point opportunities. Sock will have to play even better in the next round as he will next play top-seeded David…
The Riverside Clay Tennis Association (RCTA) will host a Walkathon on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Park along the Hudson River Greenway, south of the 96th Street Red Clay Tennis courts near 95th Street. The event will raise funds and awareness for the Green Outlook, NYC’s first composting, solar-powered public restroom, along…
For the sixth time, New Jersey native and former tennis phenom Justin Gimelstob will host a tennis exhibition to raise money for a variety of children’s charities, including The Valerie Fund, a non-profit organization supporting comprehensive healthcare services for children with cancer and blood disorders. The Justin Gimelstob Children’s Fund (JGCF) Tennis Exhibition, set for…
City Parks Foundation’s Annual CityParks Tennis Benefit, co-chaired by Billie Jean King and John McEnroe, was held Tuesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The event raised more than $200,000 for CityParks Tennis, a free youth instructional program that serves over 7,000 children in parks throughout New York City each season. Held…
The USTA is advising all fans attending Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (AAKD) on Saturday, August 24, that due to a sold-out show, which includes remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama, and in conjunction with enhanced security procedures, that they can anticipate a longer entry process into Arthur Ashe Stadium. To help alleviate and reduce…
On Aug. 9-10, young area tennis enthusiasts participated in an event that truly put the “fun” in fundraiser, as Centercourt Athletic Club of Chatham held its first annual event to support Academy Cares at Centercourt. The event kicked off with Orange Ball and Green Dot Ball Pro/Am round-robins, where children were paired with teaching pros….
Queens College hosted its inaugural Tennis Outing and Social this past Saturday on its campus in Flushing. The event helped raise money for the Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams at Queens College, and showcased some very good tennis to those who came out and supported. The day consisted of lessons in the morning, and continued with a…
For those of you who are veterans at attending the U.S. Open, you probably already know all of this stuff, but for those of you who may be looking to attend the U.S. Open for the first time, here are a few thoughts that might make it a little easier for you to enjoy the…