The first-ever New York State Team Tennis Championships were held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and the inaugural event did not disappoint. Eight of the best teams, four Large Schools and four Small Schools, in the state gathered in Queens on Friday to compete for the title of state champions….
For the better part of two decades, Jeffrey Appel has been known as the Mayor of New York Tennis. Through his support, mentoring, and his passion for the game, he has helped countless tennis players maximize their opportunities on the court and off the court with their careers. New York Tennis Magazine got a…
At the beginning of this year, Ioonna Felix was named the Regional Council Director for USTA Eastern’s Metro Region, a role she will serve in through the end of 2022. As a native of New York City, Felix was excited to take the baton from previous Director Pablo Sierra, and continuing to grow the…
As she approached the possibility of a fourth surgery on her ankle, Anna Tatishvili faced the tough decision that many professional athletes must face at one point in their careers: continue to work through rehab and play through pain, or hang it up. “It was towards the end of 2019, I was rehabbing and…
As Emma Raducanu served an ace past Leylah Fernandez, her third of the match, the 18-year-old from Great Britain dropped her racket and put her hands over face in disbelief. She was now a U.S. Open champion. Raducanu falls to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court after she completed her historic U.S. Open title run….
Two years ago, Daniil Medvedev left New York following a heartbreaking defeat to Rafael Nadal in a five-set thriller to determine the 2019 U.S. Open champion. On Sunday, he left his imprint on the tournament forever, defeating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win the U.S. Open and claim the first major title of…
New York is a city full of dreamers and made up of those who aspire to achieve greatness. For two teenagers, one from Great Britain and one from Canada, those dreams are coming true right in front of our eyes at the 2021 U.S. Open in Queens. Leylah Fernandez, who turned 19 earlier this…
This article first appeared in the September/October 2021 issue of New York Tennis Magazine. Click Here to read the full digital edition. Earlier this summer, Giuliana “Gugu” Olmos got the phone call that many athletes from all sports can only dream about getting. While driving with her husband, she answered the phone to find…
Next summer, the 2022 World Maccabiah Games will be held, the 21st installment of games that bring Jewish athletes together from across the globe to Israel. The games feature more than 10,000 athletes from 80 different countries in an array of sports, but its impact stretches much further than results on the tennis court…
Tennis is a sport that has an impact beyond the wins and losses on the court. It’s a sport that demands dedication and instills a work ethic, helping young people develop character traits that can be utilized in all walks of life. Embodying this mantra is Parsa Samii, a former collegiate and professional tennis…