October 26, 2011
By Anthony Pastecchi
The summer of 2011 may have come to a close, but not before a great season of progress made in the beach tennis world. Beach Tennis USA (BTUSA), along with Long Island Tennis Magazine, held five great International Tennis Federation (ITF)-sanctioned tournaments throughout the summer which came to a close on the weekend of Sept. 17-18.
April 5, 2011
By Jochem Ros
A packed Eagle Beach was the scene for the third ranking tournament of the 2011 Beach tennis Aruba season. More than 80 teams battled in the sand and through different levels of competition, while spectators enjoyed the amazing ocean views, laidback vibes of the DJ, cold drinks and a BBQ.
February 2, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Where there's sun, music, great athletes from more than two dozen countries and you are on the beach, this could only mean one thing … beach tennis!
December 15, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
People often ask what is there to love about beach tennis. The response should always be the same … What's not to love? You get to spend the day outside in the sun on the beach. You get to socialize with the other players opening up new friendships.
September 9, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
SUN SAND AND SPORT! That's one of the Beach Tennis' mottos. On Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 4-5, the world's best beach tennis converged on Long Beach, N.Y. to compete in the $10,000 Beach Tennis National Championships. This tournament was the first National tournament held in the United States that was sanctioned by the new governing body of Beach Tennis USA, the ITF (International Tennis Federation).
July 14, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Beach Tennis USA and Long Island Tennis Magazine present the third leg of the Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge, set for Saturday, July 17-Sunday July 18 at Grand Avenue at the Boardwalk in Long Beach, N.Y.
May 1, 2009
By Alanna Broderick
Orisen Swett Marden once said, “All men who have achieved great things have been great dreamers.” When I was a young girl, I had a dream of becoming a successful tennis professional. I used to see myself walking up to the net after winning match point against Steffi Graff no less, and shaking her hand. I used to practice my “thank you” speeches in my bathroom mirror. I had it all planned out. I dreamt of becoming the most famous Jamaican athlete ever born. Unfortunately, Usain Bolt beat me to the punch, but that’s a different story.
