Last night kicked off the 2012 World TeamTennis season at Sportime Stadium at Randall’s Island as the New York Sportimes defeated the Springfield Lasers 22-14. The night got off to a rocky start for the Sportimes as they dropped the men’s singles match which opened play. The opening match featured Robert Kendrick playing for the Sportimes,…
After coming one victory short of first place in the Eastern Conference last year, the New York Sportimes of World TeamTennis (WTT) look to rebound in 2012 as the team will play seven July home dates this season, including five at the Sportime Randall’s Island Tennis Center and two at SEFCU Arena at the University…
Ever wanted to help set a Guinness World Record? Fans in attendance at the World TeamTennis matchup between the New York Sportimes and the Philadelphia Freedoms on July 19 at Sportime Stadium on Randall’s Island will have the opportunity to take part in an attempt to set the official mark for “Most People Bouncing Tennis…
Tennis Hall of Famers Andre Agassi and John McEnroe, and all-time great Martina Hingis, will compete as part of the World TeamTennis matchup between the New York Sportimes and Boston Lobsters, the team announced today. In a special benefit night on July 19, proceeds will go towards the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), to provide…
The 2012 World TeamTennis Draft was held Tuesday, and the New York Sportimes welcomed back some familiar faces for another season of World TeamTennis at Sportime Stadium at Randall’s Island. In the first round, the Sportimes selected California native Robert Kendrick, followed by Jesse Witten of Naples, Fla. in round two, and Georgia native Ashley…
The 2012 World TeamTennis Pro League schedule kicks off on Monday, July 9, with the defending champion Washington Kastles vying to continue their 16-match winning streak that started last summer as they face off against the Orange County Breakers in Irvine, Calif. League officials today released the 59-match schedules for the three-week regular season of…
Six current or former world number one-ranked players from the United States, including Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Bob and Mike Bryan, Lindsay Davenport, and John McEnroe, were among the names drafted by the eight franchises in the World TeamTennis (WTT) Pro League presented by GEICO. Other top names selected in the 2012 WTT Draft include…
Several of the biggest names in tennis came together at the 19th annual WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO at Cleveland Public Hall, raising more than $500,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland. Team Elton rallied to win the match over Team Billie Jean 19-18 in front of…
The New York Sportimes completed another successful season of World TeamTennis (WTT) action this summer. Home matches were played at both Sportime Stadium at Randall’s Island (five matches) and the SEFCU Arena in Albany, N.Y. (two matches). Attendance was up this year, as fans have started to realize how much fun these matches can be….
Last night in World TeamTennis action, the Boston Lobsters defeated the Newport Beach Breakers 22-14, and with the win, Boston advanced to the 2011 WTT playoffs, eliminating the New York Sportimes with their victory. The two teams were both tied in the standings with matching 7-7 records, but the tie-breaker went to the Lobsters with…