Heading into this season, Byram Hills knew it would be a targeted team after winning the first-ever New York State Division II championship last year. The team handled that pressure well throughout the year and defended that title, culminating with a 4-1 victory over Cold Spring Harbor in the state championship. “This is amazing….
For the first time in program history, the girls of Hunter are New York City tennis champions. The Hawks captured their first ever PSAL “A” Division title with an exciting 3-2 victory over Bronx Science in the city finals at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “I’m so incredibly proud of the girls and how hard they…
It’s a three-peat! The Fort Hamilton Tigers reigned supreme in NYC’s PSAL “B” Division for a third straight season, defeating Bard 4-1 in the city finals at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “I am so proud of these girls for the way they came together before the season and knew what was expected from them,”…
What does it take to build a great tennis player? Teaching footwork, stroke technique and match strategy are all integral components of developing a top player. But at the core of any great tennis player is a foundation of strength and fitness, which allows a player to perform all the actions he or she…
For the last decade, Sportime Clubs, LLC has been working on a plan for the expansion of its Randall’s Island facility, the flagship home of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and the largest indoor tennis facility in NYC. When completed in the fall of 2023, Sportime believes that the expanded and upgraded facility will…
Each summer, the U.S. Open arrives in New York and with it brings the eyes of the entire tennis world. And because of that, local programs and community initiatives are able to be highlighted and earn proper recognition. One of those deserving programs is City Parks Foundation, and specifically the immense tennis options they…
For the last few years, famous Brazilian tennis coach Larri Passos has spent time out in East Hampton on Long Island, working as a coach and consultant at the Ross School Tennis Academy (RSTA). RSTA’s Director of Tennis Vinicius Carmo is a fellow Brazilian who knows Passos from their time in South America, and…
They say the stars shine bright in New York, and this weekend, two of tennis’ most exciting young stars lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. 21-year-old Iga Swiatek of Poland and 19-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz delivered dazzling performances to hoist U.S. Open singles titles,…
The debate over who is the greatest athlete of all-time is, of course, subjective. How do you compare people who play different sports? How do you evaluate different eras and put them in proper context? Is it about pure athleticism or athletic achievement? No matter what criteria you choose to use in this debate,…
The dog days of August are upon us, and while that means we have to endure scorching temperatures and the dread of the end of summer, it also means the U.S. Open is here! The tennis calendar’s fourth and final Slam event brings the world’s greatest tennis players here to New York to compete…