The USTA has announced the 13 men and 13 women who will compete in the U.S. Open National Playoffs – Men’s and Women’s Championships, Aug. 17-20, at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale in New Haven, Conn. The tournament is held in conjunction with the New Haven Open at Yale presented by First Niagara, the…
USTA Eastern and the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program have joined together to host a free10 & Under Tennis Play Day on Sunday, Aug. 19, as a part of Harlem Week. In its 38th year, Harlem offers various events throughout the summer where over two million people participate. Harlem’s rich history and culture is…
The USTA has announced a dramatic opening night ceremony that will include an immersive video and light show for the first time, and a special performance by pop star Jordin Sparks. The ceremony will take place prior to the night session in Arthur Ashe Stadium, on Monday, Aug. 27. Sparks will perform “Celebrate,” the hit song…
Things Are Looking Green at Riverside Park Mark McIntyre answers a few questions about GreenOutlook, quite possibly the best thing to hit Riverside Park since, well, the red clay courts he brought back to life over the last 20 years. How did you first get into tennis/RCTA? About 20 years or so ago, I used…
The USTA has announced that the SmashZone Mobile Tour will be part of the Jackson Heights Play Street at Travers Park in Jackson Heights (34th Avenue and 78th Street) on Aug. 11 from noon to 6:00 p.m. The SmashZone Mobile Tour engages audiences by introducing them to the game in a fun and interactive way…
Junior tennis players from across USTA Eastern are getting a chance to improve their games and learn about careers in tennis this week, as they receive coaching from top tennis executives and two former professional tennis players, Rodney Harmon and Leslie Allen, at the Section’s 14th Annual Camp A.C.E. Camp A.C.E. (Achieving through Coaching and Education),…
The USTA has announced that F. Skip Gilbert has been named managing director, professional tennis operations and U.S. Open tournament manager. In his new role, Gilbert will be responsible for the USTA’s professional tournaments including Cincinnati, New Haven and Atlanta; oversee all aspects of the USTA Pro Circuit department including its interaction with Player Development;…
The USTA has announced the 10 photos that have been selected—from hundreds of entries received—as finalists in its “Create Your Own Tennis Court” Photo Contest. Fans across the country now can cast their vote for the court they feel is the most creative. The USTA’s 10 & Under Tennis initiative has made tennis the new…
The USTA has announced that 13-year-old Jonathan Agyeno from Yonkers, N.Y. is one of 36 student/athletes from around the nation selected to attend the 28th Annual USTA/NJTL Tennis Leadership Camp in Minneapolis, July 16-20. The camp is for youth ages 12-14 who participate in National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network chapters nationwide. This year’s camp will be…
The USTA has announced that pop band The Wanted, chart-topping singer Carly Rae Jepsen, special guest performer Owl City, and from Nickelodeon’s "How to Rock," Cymphonique Miller and Max Schneider, will team up with reigning U.S. Open Champion Novak Djokovic, U.S. number one men’s singles player John Isner, three-time U.S. Open Champ Kim Clijsters and…