Despite growing up on the other side of the country, Natasha Rajaram has always had an affinity for the east coast. So much so, that the Cupertino, Calif. native, a five-star, blue-chip recruit, made her verbal commitment to play her collegiate tennis at Harvard University in Boston, and will be bringing her tennis talents…
At the age of 16, Andrey Rublev was victorious on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Russian teenager captured the 2014 French Open Juniors title which catapulted him to the top spot in the ITF Junior World Rankings. That victory would serve as the catalyst to Rublev turning professional and leaving his junior…
The development pathway of any tennis program is an important pipeline that not only helps create great tennis players, but also serves as a way to keep young players in a facility’s program. Establishing this pipeline from the earliest ages is a key aspect to a successful one, and with that in mind, earlier…
As we move closer to the end of winter with spring on the horizon, we approach a new season of boys’ high school tennis in New York City. A year ago, the Hunter Hawks won the program’s first-ever NYC PSAL “A” Division title with a thrilling defeat against Bronx Science, and will aim to…
Growing up as a younger brother can bring out the ultimate competitiveness in anyone. And for Theo Murphy, looking up to his older brother, Nicholas, did just that. Theo, who is two years younger, was eager to try and out duel his brother in whatever sporting event or competition they could find. “It gave me something…
As we approach the spring and summer, the outdoor seasons for all racquet sports are nearly upon us, which means that clubs, facilities, parks and more will need to prepare those outdoor courts for the rush of people planning on playing on them for the next several months. New YorkTennis Magazine has chosen its…
New York Tennis Magazine has put together a Camp Guide showcasing some of the top camps for tennis players. The following camps are great choices for parents who want their children to have a healthy and enriching summer experience while learning the sport of a lifetime. Please contact each camp directly for further updates on…
Helping young athletes attend the colleges of their choice, on full tennis scholarships when possible, is a foundational goal of SPORTIME and JMTA. With dozens of JMTA students currently competing at top colleges across the country, today the Academy announced the Seventh Annual, 2023, John McEnroe Tennis Academy College Recruiting Combine, scheduled for the…
New York native Parsa Samii was a top junior tennis player who went on to have a successful collegiate playing career before becoming a high-performance tennis coach here on Long Island. Now, Samii is one of the area’s most respected real estate agents, and is using a lot of what he learned as a…
At the height of her playing career, Ahsha Rolle reached the third-round of the U.S. Open back in 2007, and peaked at No. 82 in the WTA Rankings. A competitive tour player with a unique playing style and graceful one-handed backhand, Rolle also competed on behalf of the United States in both Fed Cup…