Feature Articles

January 27, 2012
Marathon Win for Djokovic Against Murray Sets Up Finals Meeting With Nadal Down Under
World number one-ranked Serbian Novak Djokovic will have an opportunity to defend his Australian Open this weekend after he defeated Andy Murray of Great Britain, the number four seed, 6-3, 3-6, 6-7, 6-1, 7-5, in the semifinals at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park.
January 27, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
2012 Australian Open Weekend Preview: Bryan Brothers Attempt Record 12th Grand Slam and Sharapova Goes for Four
Russia's Maria Sharapova will take on Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the women’s singles final of the 2012 Australian Open at 3:00 a.m. ET Saturday morning. Azarenka, who won the Sydney International title the weekend before the season’s first major, will attempt to continue her winning ways.
January 27, 2012
By Rob Polishook
Match Point … Relax! But How?
How many times have you found yourself in a match in which you were just a few points or games from winning? Maybe the score was 6-3, 5-2, and you began to think, “This is great. I’m going to be the champion!”
January 26, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Rafa Headed to Australian Open Finals After Win Over Federer
Spain's Rafael Nadal has defeated Roger Federer of Switzerland to advance to the finals of the 2012 Australian Open. Nadal, who is ranked number two in the world, took the match in four close sets, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 to up his record to 8-2 against the number three-ranked Federer in Grand Slam head-to-head matchups.
January 26, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Sharapova to Face Off With Azarenka for 2012 Australian Open Title
The 2012 Australian Open women's singles final will see Russian Maria Sharapova go up against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. Not only are they playing for the championship; they both are in contention to gain the number one ranking.
January 26, 2012
By Luke Jensen
The Jensen Zone: The Federer Approach
The late season surge from Roger Federer winning his last three tournaments of the year (Basel, Paris and London) show tremendous signs that the player of the last decade will be ready to make a run for the top spot again in 2012.
January 26, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
U.S. Open National Playoff Dates and Locations Announced
The USTA has announced the return of the U.S. Open National Playoffs for the third year. The U.S. Open National Playoffs will again include both men’s and women’s singles and mixed-doubles in 2012.
January 25, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Djokovic Moves On Down Under to Face Murray in Semis
Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeated Spain's David Ferrer, 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1, in action on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals. His semifinals opponent will be the fourth-seeded Andy Murray of Great Britain, a 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 winner over Japan's Kei Nishikori.
January 25, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Sharapova to Meet Kvitova in 2012 Australian Open Semifinals
Russia's Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic, two former Wimbledon winners, will go head to head in the 2012 Australian Open semifinals after both won their quarterfinal matches in straight sets.
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Featured Blogs

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January 24, 2012
By Steven Kaplan
Giants, Patriots and Pinheads at the Australian Open
The giants of tennis keep moving forward at the Australian Open. Four Grand slam winners, as well as the top four seeds, are still alive on the men's side in the quarterfinals including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and former U.S. Open Champion, the 11th-seeded but always dangerous, Juan Martin Del Potro.
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January 17, 2012
By Ricky Becker
With The New National Ranking System How Did The January Regional Cut-Off Compare To Last Year?
Results are inconclusive although numbers slightly skew towards this year being tougher.
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January 12, 2012
By Steven Kaplan
Tennis Channel ... Really?
Forgive me if I'm slightly underwhelmed by the news as reported by Longislandtennismagazine.com that the Tennis Channel will have, "Thirteen Days of Televised Match Coverage for Australian Open."
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January 4, 2012
By Steven Kaplan
A New Benchmark
I've just returned from my annual holiday mountain biking trek to Tucson, Ariz. It's not easy for me to escape from tennis responsibilities while in Tucson because the 12's and 14's Winter Super Nationals are here, and this year, five of my players competed.
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January 2, 2012
By Ricky Becker
How Many Coaches Are Too Many?
Some players have one coach. Some players have multiple coaches. How much is too much?
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December 20, 2011
By Ricky Becker
One of The Best Bargains Around: Teen-Aged Hitters
Why aren't teen-agers more busy with hitting lessons?
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December 14, 2011
By Steven Kaplan
Viva Fernando Verdasco
Each Sunday morning, I direct the Reebok Academy for The City Parks Foundation at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This past Sunday, I was asked if Fernando Verdasco could use one of our courts.
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November 30, 2011
By Steven Kaplan
Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and Cheating
The USTA rules against coaching during matches are unambiguous; it's not allowed except during breaks. Coaching is defined as: "Any communication between players and parents, coaches and spectators."
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November 24, 2011
By Ricky Becker
Significant National Point System Changes In 2012
The Quest To Avoid Point Chasing Continues....But This Time Has It Gone Too Far?
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November 14, 2011
By Steven Kaplan
Straw Dogs
Long Island Tennis Magazine asked me in the November/December 2011 edition: At what age or level, if any, does home-schooling become necessary for a serious tennis player? I summarized by stating "While the tennis rewards of home schooling are undeniable, the educational compromise and risk engendered by this road make it all too often a well-intended but misguided decision for families at any age."

Blogs

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April 28, 2011
By Eric Meditz
My Opinion: What’s the Story With the Future?
“Eric, you seem like a really smart guy. What do you think will be the next big weapon in tennis?”
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February 1, 2011
By Eric Meditz
My Opinion: What’s the Story With Wearing All White?
Growing up on Long Island, I had a reputation that I was a good tennis player. Much like many people with similar reputations, I was asked constantly throughout the summers of my youth if I could participate in Member/Guest Country Club Tournaments all throughout the area.
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November 23, 2010
By Eric Meditz
My Opinion: What’s the Story With How to Beat Nadal?
Let me start off by saying that I’m a huge Rafael Nadal fan. I respect his talent. I respect his drive to be the very best. I respect the way he competes and handles himself during his matches.
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September 16, 2010
By Eric Meditz
My Opinion: What’s the Story With Tennis Compared to Other Sports?
Why is it that tennis players seldom get any respect from athletes in other sports? I remember many times growing up being made fun of because I played tennis. For some bizarre reason, being a “tennis player” comes with this stereotype that we are all wimps or weaklings that cannot handle competing or getting roughed around in other sports.
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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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Multimedia

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Inside Look at the Training of a 4 Yr Old Tennis Prodigy
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2011 USONP: ESPN's Mike Greenberg Teams With Chris Evert
Radio personality Mike Greenberg of ESPN's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" realizes a lifelong dream of playing at the National Tennis Center with idol and 18-time Grand Slam Champion Chris Evert.
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USTA's QuickStart Program for Players 10 and Under
A great video helping to explain USTA's new 10 and under QuickStart rules.
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Events

Mon, 03/05/2012
BNP Paribas Showdown
A huge night of tennis is in store for New York area tennis fans, with some of the world’s top players scheduled for the first tennis matches in the transformed Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 5th, 2012, as the BNP Paribas Showdown returns for its fifth year at the World’s Most Famous Arena.
Sat, 04/21/2012
2012 Tennis and Rockin' Blues Event Featuring One-On-One Doubles
On Saturday, April 21, the Tennis and Rockin' Blues Event Featuring One-On-One Doubles will take place at the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, located at 8300 Northwest 31st Lane Road in Ocala, Fla.
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