Feature Articles

May 23, 2013
Stars to Shine Over Paris: 2013 French Open Preview
David Ferrer is a Spaniard whose game is bigger than his physical size. Ferrer is currently ranked number four in the world in the ATP Men’s Singles Rankings, one spot ahead of fellow countryman Rafael Nadal. Early in his career, Ferrer was known as a clay court specialist, having won half of his 20 career titles on clay.
Andy Roddick to Co-Host Program on New FOX Sports 1 Network
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
May 23, 2013
One time world number one-ranked Andy Roddick is joining FOX Sports 1, a new sports network launching Aug. 17, as a co-host for FOX SPORTS LIVE, the network’s flagship news, opinion and highlights program.
Strength or Power for Peak Tennis Performance?
By Steven Kaplan
May 23, 2013
The traditional goal of most strength programs for athletic performance has been focused on increasing maximum strength. Athletes typically train at 75 to 95 percent of their one repetition maximum effort, hoping to achieve greater one repletion weight scores. How does this training method transfer to improved tennis performance? Not well, because athletes lift heavy weights slowly and tennis movements are characterized by mid- to high-velocity efforts.
Back Issues Force Andy Murray Out of French Open
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
May 22, 2013
Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday due to a chronic back injury and will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month.
Half Hollow Hills Continues Dominance in Winning Suffolk County Tennis Title
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
May 22, 2013
The Half Hollow Hills East High School Boys Tennis team remained undefeated in the 2013 season, knocking off rival Half Hollow Hills West 5-2 to capture their fourth consecutive Suffolk County Tennis Championship.
McEnroe to Face Courier in July 22nd World TeamTennis Benefit Matchup
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
May 22, 2013
Former world number ones, Davis Cup standouts and International Tennis Hall of Famers John McEnroe and Jim Courier will battle it out on the Sportime Stadium hard court on Monday, July 22, as the NY Sportimes take on the Texas Wild in a Mylan World TeamTennis matchup. The annual night benefiting the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) will also feature fellow Hall of Famer and Mylan WTT Co-Founder Billie Jean King in celebration of the 40th anniversary year of her historic matchup with Bobby Riggs in the famed "Battle of the Sexes."
Virginia and Stanford Win NCAA Championships
By Kristina Hyland
May 22, 2013
On May 21, the Virginia Cavaliers took home the 2013 NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship, while the Stanford Cardinals seized the NCAA Women’s title. The Cavaliers (30-0) defeated the UCLA Bruins 4-3, finally taking the next step after falling short as the runner-up the past two years. The Cardinals (22-4) knocked off the Texas A&M Aggies, 4-3, marking Stanford’s 17th national championship.
OMG … I’m Nervous!
By Rob Polishook
May 21, 2013
BZZZZ, BZZZZZ. It’s usually a weekend in my world. I may have just stepped off a court after an enjoyable morning hitting session, or finished reading the New York Times over eggs and coffee. All is relaxed and status quo. Yet for the athlete on the other end of my buzzing cell phone, his or her world is anything but placid.
Sharapova Surpasses More Than 10 Million Facebook Fans
By Alexis Merced
May 21, 2013
Maria Sharapova’s popularity has skyrocketed as she surpassed 10 million fans on Facebook this past week. Sharapova currently has 10,006,973 fans, securing her spot as the top female athlete on Facebook.
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Featured Blogs

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Membership Has Its Rewards
By Steven Kaplan
May 22, 2013
The most exclusive achievement in Men's professional tennis is membership in the career Grand Slam club.
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Splitting Headaches
By Steven Kaplan
May 14, 2013
While much has been written about split steps as magical movements unique to tennis, split steps in functional performance are just another way to describe simple " stops and cuts."
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Happiness is a Fuzzy Yellow Ball
By Steven Kaplan
May 8, 2013
While it's not news to hear that tremendous focus and attentiveness to detail helps you play better tennis, it is a little surprising to learn that it also makes you happier.
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Will the Next Federer Come From the New Feeder?
By Steven Kaplan
May 3, 2013
Pat Mitsch, publicity associate of the USTA, sent me an e-mail the other day with an attached press release about the new USTA "Feeder Program" at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. He asked if I "Can use it in Long Island Tennis Magazine," and I am happy to accommodate.
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What Are the Stepping Stones to Taking Tennis Seriously and Being a Serious Tennis Player?
By Ricky Becker
May 2, 2013
A few years ago when I was at a high-performance coaching seminar in Cincinnati, I heard a great expression, "Hit-and-Giggle Tennis." I loved the expression because it accurately portrayed recreational tennis distinctly in four words.
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Finish the Enemy Off Like a General
By Joel Ross
May 1, 2013
In Team of Rivals, which is about Abraham Lincoln's presidency during the Civil War, there were so many instances where Lincoln's generals failed to pursue the retreating enemy after a decisive victory. History teaches us that the Civil War could have ended much sooner had some of these generals been more aggressive.
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Expo 2013
By Steven Kaplan
April 29, 2013
Flushing Meadows, N.Y. was the center of the tennis universe again and it wasn't the U.S. Open that got thousands of tennis fans to gather at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on a beautiful Sunday.
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You Gotta be in It to Win It
By Steven Kaplan
April 16, 2013
On April 16, the New York State Department of Education begins administering the English Language Arts (ELA) tests for grades 3 to 8. A similar math test begins next week. A small, but vocal, group of parents are objecting that schools are spending too much time in the classroom preparing kids to take tests and opting their children out of participation.
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Reasons Not to Believe Everything You Read in The New York Times
By Steven Kaplan
April 3, 2013
A New York Times article titled "Reasons Not to Stretch" by Gretchen Reynolds was published today, April 3 and posted on the USPTA Eastern Division Facebook page. This article refers to two recent studies that add to the scientific body of evidence that pre-exercise static stretching alone is counter-productive to athletic performance, and dynamic warm up is a more effective preparation.
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A Slightly Off-Center View on Ball Feeds
By Steven Kaplan
March 11, 2013
Less than 10 percent of all tennis shots are hit from a center position on the court.

Blogs

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Let It Go
By Daniel Kresh
October 8, 2012
In the first three months of 2013 the ATP challenger tour will be testing out a new rule, the elimination of the service let. Though there are no immediate plans to implement this rule in a broader scope there is no question that this is the first attempt at doing just that. Would this potential change be a positive thing for the sport? I think so.
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End the Point
By Bill Longua
September 6, 2012
In doubles, points end fairly quickly due to the fast nature of the game itself-singles can be a very different story. Let’s go over a few ways to end some points more quickly and get you off the court sooner.
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Doubles Practice
By Bill Longua
August 24, 2012
A player once asked, what are the important shots to practice to improve doubles play? Let’s go over them. The importance here is that I am talking shots, not strokes.
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Air or Bounce?
By Bill Longua
August 6, 2012
When playing doubles, there are many times we have to make the big decision—air or bounce. Do I hit it in the air or let it bounce?
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Feel Your Shot
By Bill Longua
July 17, 2012
Tennis is a sport that requires muscle memory, and more importantly, you need to be able to feel your strokes mentally.
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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

Wed, 05/29/2013
2013 Boys High School Tennis Long Island Championship
On Wednesday, May 29, the 2013 Boys High School Tennis Long Island Championship match takes place featuring the Nassau County Champion taking on the Suffolk County Champion.
Thu, 05/30/2013 - Sat, 06/01/2013
2013 New York State Individual Boys High School Tennis Championships
From May 30-June 1, the 2013 New York State Boys High School Tennis Individual Championships will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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