Feature Articles

September 2, 2010
Americans Experience Ups and Downs on Day Three of the U.S. Open
There were many Americans in action on Day Three at the 2010 U.S. Open on Wednesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Some new stars were born, others faired quite well, while others took an early exit from Flushing Meadows.
September 3, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Long Islanders to Take the Courts on Friday at the U.S. Open
Two Long Islanders, Julia Elbaba and Shaun Bersnstein, will play their first round matches in the Junior U.S. Open on Friday, Sept. 3. Elbaba will face number two-seeded Lin Zhu of China in her first round match. Bernstein will face Augusto Laranjo of Brazil, the 10th seed, in his first round match.
September 3, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Post-Match Chat With Beatrice Capra
The following is taken from Beatrice Capra's post-match press conference on Thursday, Sept. 2 during the 2010 U.S Open. Capra discusses her upset victory over 18th-seeded Aravane Rezai of France, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 earlier in the day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
September 2, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Azarenka Fine After Scary Open On-Court Incident
Day Three at the 2010 U.S. Open saw record on-court heat, which brought about the implementation of the "extreme weather policy," a policy put in play when the temperature is above 86 degrees Fahrenheit at the start of a match.
September 2, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Beatrice Capra From Maryland Scores Open Upset Against 18th-Seeded Rezai
Another upset at the 2010 U.S. Open took place today on the women's side as 18-year-old Ellicott City, Md. native Beatrice Capra defeated18th-seeded Aravane Rezai of France, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3. Capra's victory moves her into the third round of the 2010 U.S. Open.
September 2, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
New PDAs Featuring Alec Baldwin Highlight 2010 Open's Green Iniatiaives
The USTA has announced a further expansion of its environmental initiatives, now in their third year, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the U.S. Open, which annually hosts more than 700,000 fans during the two weeks of the event.
September 2, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Post-Match Chat With Andy Roddick
The following is taken from Andy Roddick's post-match press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 1 during the 2010 U.S Open. The ninth-seeded Roddick discusses his defeat at the hands of Serbian Janko Tipsarevic earlier in the night, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
September 2, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Post-Match Chat With Janko Tipsarevic
The following is taken from Janko Tipsarevic's post-match press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 1 during the 2010 U.S Open. Janko of Serbia discusses his shocking upset victory over ninth-seeded American Andy Roddick earlier in the night, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
September 2, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Tennis Tweets From the 2010 U.S. Open
With social media gaining its momentum on society, athletes have come to use this form of communication to establish a bond with their fanbase and shed some light on their own private life. Tennis is no exception. As the stars of the tennis world descend upon New York for the 2010 U.S. Open, here is a sampling of their thoughts and what they are Tweeting to their fans.
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Featured Blogs

September 2, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
Tennisworld
If you have been to Disneyworld, you know that while the rides are the attraction, they are really the hook to sell merchandise and hospitality.
August 23, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
Mike Silverman
The most important person in local tennis over the last 25 years that you have probably never heard of is Mike Silverman. Mike is director of sports for the City Parks Foundation, but his first love is tennis.
August 10, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
USTA Says Skip School, Play Tennis
With the back to school season fast approaching, Long Islanders should be proud that they have a collective ideal which emphasizes the value of education, and as a result, some of the finest schools in the world. So it's back to school in September, EXCEPT for a select few of the best young players in the area that is, if the USTA has it's say.
July 26, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
The Wall
The steadiest player I know, never misses, never complains, and unless someone else has gotten there first, is always available.
July 13, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
I Got to be Free
The mission of the USTA is: "To promote and develop the growth of tennis." In the local area, we can now add, "To promote and develop the growth of its junior development program" and the first step in this growth is to promote an extensive free program.
July 6, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
More Than a Feeling
While watching the Wimbledon Men's Final between Rafael Nadal and Tomas Berdych, I heard NBC broadcasting legend Dick Enberg ask John McEnroe about a comment made by Andy Murrey after his semifinal loss that "Nadal's ball just feels so heavy on my racket."
June 22, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
High Performance Camp
I just came back from the USTA High performance camp in Boca Raton, Fla. Several of the best 11 and 12 year olds from across the country, as well as their primary coaches, were selected to participate, including a student of mine, Brenden Volk. I have a few observations from this experience that I would like to share.
May 10, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
TR
Players used to be obsessed with their USTA ranking, and I really didn't think I would see the day when this would no longer be true, but it seems to be so.
March 29, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
Play the Clay
Playtheclay.com claims that "of the 103 men who have reached the top 10 since rankings were kept, 91 of them grew up on clay."
March 17, 2010
By Steven Kaplan
Tournament Tough
Lately the northeast has seen some of the most extreme winter weather in recent memory. Three weeks ago the "Snowacane" dropped over 30 inches of snow in some areas.

Blogs

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September 2, 2010
By Daniel Kresh
The Rookie Chronicles: Part V
Day Two of the main draw of the 2010 U.S. Open was once again full of heat and excitement. On my first shift out on court, I got to watch the 22nd-seeded Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez dispatch American Jamie Hampton. Though Hampton was cramping, she put up a good fight, the sets were competitive with nice good tennis being played by both women.
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August 31, 2010
By Daniel Kresh
The Rookie Chronicles: Part IV
Day one of the main draw of the 2010 U.S. Open did not disappoint. After working hard through the tryouts and qualifying rounds, I felt fully prepared to participate in the 2010 Open, helping to ensure that the matches went smoothly.
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August 30, 2010
By Daniel Kresh
The Rookie Chronicles: Part III
For those of you who don’t know, becoming a ballperson for the U.S. Open is a tedious process that takes months. Prior to today, I went to an initial tryout and waited weeks to be invited to a call back.
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August 26, 2010
By Daniel Kresh
The Rookie Chronicles: Part II
During day two of the qualifying rounds for the 2010 U.S. Open, the weather is still refusing to cooperate. I did, however, manage to be on court for a complete women’s match where young American Madison Brengle put up a good fight before eventually falling to France’s Claire De Gubernatis.
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August 25, 2010
By Daniel Kresh
The Rookie Chronicles: Part I
Despite two rain delays; my first day as a ballperson at the 2010 U.S. Open was a success. Though the weather did not cooperate, everyone working for the tournament did all they could to ensure that the players remained safe and as many matches as possible were completed.
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Sony Ericsson Open Miami 2010 Roddick vs Wade
Andy Roddick and NBA superstar Dwyane Wade test each other's athletic skills at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.
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