The USTA has announced the names of 13 talented vocalists, all ages 12-and-under, who will perform patriotic-themed songs prior to the night sessions of the 2013 U.S. Open, as well as on Arthur Ashe Kids Day. The lineup for this year’s U.S. Open features talent from throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area,…
The best family tennis teams in the U.S. were determined today after three days of fun and intense competition among 23 teams from 14 states in six divisions of play at the 2013 National Family Tennis Championships at Sportime Randall’s Island in New York City. "We hope all of the competitors had as much fun…
The Consulate General of Israel in New York, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation and the New York Junior Tennis & Learning conducted a tennis clinic for New York children and teens. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, along with Israeli Tennis Star Dudi Sela joined the event to meet the kids, speak to them and conduct the clinic,…
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…
It was a midsummer night’s dream come true for more than 450 attendees at Central Park’s Boathouse Thursday evening as the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) held its 18th Annual Summer Gala with the Stars. Luminaries from the worlds of tennis, finance and the New York social scene came out to support the largest tennis…
On Thursday, August 15, the Kings County Tennis League (KCTL) will host its Fourth Annual Fundraiser at The Dumbo Loft, located at 155 Water Street in Brooklyn, N.Y. from 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Come enjoy free drinks courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery and live jazz featuring The Austin Walker Trio at The Dumbo Loft in Brooklyn with KCTL board…
The inaugural World Tennis Day, which was held March 4, 2013, has been nominated in two categories for the 2013 SportsTravel Awards. The event is one of seven finalists, and the only one with both domestic and international locations, for the “Best New Sporting Event” award. In addition, World Tennis Day is up for the…
The New York Open made its debut in Forest Hills, N.Y. at the West Side Tennis Club, July 4-7. The historic former site of the U.S. Open, West Side Tennis Club, in conjunction with the not-for-profit group, Tennis in New York, shared the mutual goal of bringing great tennis back to the area through this…
The New York Open will be the first and only tennis tournament to offer New Yorkers a unique opportunity to express their passion for tennis by competing for New York’s “Golden Apple” Award and earning recognition as one of New York’s best tennis players. Set for July 4-7, former Mayor David N. Dinkins will serve…
USTA Metro participates in National Meeting, Regional Winners Named By Mark McIntyre USTA Eastern Vice President New York City Mayor David Dinkins received the Samuel Hardy Award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the Awards Luncheon on March 16, during the USTA’s Annual Meeting in Westin, Fla. The Award is given each year…