January 19, 2012
By David Drucker
Mardy Fish is now the top-ranked American in the world, surpassing Andy Roddick who held the distinction as the top-ranked American for a number of years.
November 16, 2011
By Luke Jensen
I am still fired up from this year’s U.S. Open … the most physical Grand Slam tournaments I've ever been a part of since I began playing them in 1983. Before the tournament began, there was an earthquake centered in Washington, D.C. and felt on the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with no physical damage to the site of the Open.
October 31, 2011
By Michael Sarro
On the day after New York saw its biggest snow storm in October since 1979, more than 110 high school juniors and seniors, their parents, and more than 40 college coaches braved the treacherous roads to attend the 25th Annual College Showcase Day held at the Saw Mill Club in Mt. Kisco, N.Y.
September 12, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2011 U.S. Open saw Samantha Stosur take the title as the women's singles champion. The 9th-seeded Stosur defeated the 28th-seeded and former number one Serena Williams in straight sets. The Australian native was the first Aussie to win a major tournament in 31-years. Here's what she had to say in a post-match interview.
September 5, 2011
By Eric C. Peck
The Round of 16 has taken shape, and the second week of action at the 2011 U.S. Open gets underway Monday, Sept. 5 with a full slate of top-seeded stars still in contention. On the women's side of the draw, a marquee matchup in the afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium will see the 28-seed, American Serena Williams, take on the number 16 seed, Serbian Ana Ivanovic.
August 29, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The U.S. Open is new underway at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. The threat of Hurricane Irene swept through the area and has left many without power and water damage, but the Open is scheduled to get underway with no delays in sight.
August 24, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Andy Roddick advanced in the Winston-Salem Open Tuesday night in the second round of the men's draw which leads up to the U.S. Open beginning next week. Roddick defeated Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France, 6-2, 6-4. This is just the second match for Roddick in the past six weeks after recovering from an abdominal strain.
June 24, 2011
By Monica Gorny
The saying “anything is possible” comes to mind when thinking of the last two days on the SW19 grass courts at Wimbledon. Yesterday, the tennis world was shaken by a hurricane wild card, as Germany’s Sabine Lisicki knocked out 2011 French Open champion and number three seed, Na Li in a grueling three set encounter.
February 18, 2011
By Rob Glickman
I recently traveled to NOW Sapphire Riviera Cancun Resort from Plainview, N.Y., leaving behind the snow storms for 80 degree weather and sunshine.
January 31, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Novak Djokovic was on top of his game from start to finish in his straight sets victory over Andy Murray, 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday, winning his second Australian Open title and extending Britain's 75-year drought in men's Grand Slam singles.
January 14, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Tennis Channel will pre-empt its regularly scheduled programming on Saturday Jan. 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT, to air Rally for Relief—a special exhibition being held in Melbourne to raise money for victims of Australia's flood disaster.
December 29, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
On the heels of the blizzard that practically paraylzed the Northeastern United States, three local New York tennis bubbles in New York City have been damaged thanks to the weight and winds of this past weekend's snowstorm.
September 27, 2010
By Chris Colesanti
The South Side Cyclones Girls Varsity Tennis Team from Rockville Centre, N.Y. are returning their entire starting lineup this year which is heavily laden with seniors and four-year starters. The last three seasons, South Side has been a playoff team and a contender for the Conference Championship in Conference 2B, compiling a record of 28-10 over that time.
September 12, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle, chronicles the renovation of Centennial Tennis Center in Nashville, Tenn., on its new program, Community Surface, which premieres Monday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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).
September 6, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The USTA and Patrick McEnroe have announced that McEnroe will resign as U.S. Davis Cup captain immediately following the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Play-off against Colombia in Bogota, Sept. 17-19.
August 16, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
World number four-ranked Andy Murray won his first ATP World Tour title of the season and defended his Rogers Cup crown Sunday with a 7-5, 7-5 victory over Roger Federer in Toronto. On the women's pro side, Belgian fourth seed Kim Clijsters saved three match points just before a 74 min. rain break and rallied to beat Russia's Maria Sharapova 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the WTA Cincinnati Open final.
May 21, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The Long Island Region Board of the United States Tennis Association/Eastern Section takes great pleasure in recognizing our top junior and adult awardees for their outstanding accomplishments both on and off the tennis courts. Your achievements are the result of your hard work and dedication. Each of you is an inspiration to the Long Island tennis community.
May 13, 2010
By Jacki Binder
More than 350 dignitaries, tennis enthusiasts and USTA members turned out for the Long Island Region’s 20th Annual Awards Dinner, the region’s largest-ever dinner held May 12 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. The event’s theme, “Tennis … Growth Through Diversity,” celebrated the many accomplishments of the Nassau and Suffolk tennis communities both on and off the court ...
May 4, 2010
By USTA Eastern Section
The United States Tennis Association, Eastern Section will host its 20th Annual Long Island Region Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, N.Y. Focusing on the theme, “Growth Through Diversity,” the program will celebrate the many accomplishments of the Nassau and Suffolk tennis communities both on and off the court.
May 3, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Justine Henin won her first title since coming out of retirement, defeating Samantha Stosur 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 in a tough three set match Sunday in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix. This win should give Henin a nice boost in confidence heading in to the years second Grand Slam (the French Open) which begins in three weeks.
April 6, 2010
By USTA Eastern Long Island Region
Dear Long Island Tennis community: Please pause and pray for Haiti … may their hearts and land be healed over time.
February 4, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
World TeamTennis is donating hundreds of clothing items for children impacted by the earthquake in Haiti to K.I.D.S. (Kids in Distressed Situations), a charity that focuses on the needs of children and their families. While the immediate call from relief organizations is for funds to support rescue efforts and emergency medical treatment in Haiti, a number of charities such as K.I.D.S. will also provide a “second wave” of support to displaced children and their families.
.jpg "Samantha Stosur with the 2011 U.S. Open Championship in New York City")
