May 17, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
After coming one victory short of first place in the Eastern Conference last year, the New York Sportimes of World TeamTennis (WTT) look to rebound in 2012 as the team will play seven July home dates this season, including five at the Sportime Randall’s Island Tennis Center and two at SEFCU Arena at the University of Albany.
May 1, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Tennis Hall of Famers Andre Agassi and John McEnroe, and all-time great Martina Hingis, will compete as part of the World TeamTennis matchup between the New York Sportimes and Boston Lobsters, the team announced today. In a special benefit night on July 19, proceeds will go towards the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) ...
March 13, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2012 World TeamTennis Draft was held Tuesday, and the New York Sportimes welcomed back some familiar faces for another season of World TeamTennis at Sportime Stadium at Randall's Island.
March 8, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2012 World TeamTennis Pro League schedule kicks off on Monday, July 9, with the defending champion Washington Kastles vying to continue their 16-match winning streak that started last summer as they face off against the Orange County Breakers in Irvine, Calif.
February 15, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Six current or former world number one-ranked players from the United States, including Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Bob and Mike Bryan, Lindsay Davenport, and John McEnroe, were among the names drafted by the eight franchises in the World TeamTennis (WTT) Pro League presented by GEICO.
August 18, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
USTA Player Development has announced the eight men and eight women who will participate in the second annual U.S. Open Wild Card Playoff, being held at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, a USTA Certified Regional Training Center in College Park, Md., Aug. 18-20.
July 15, 2011
By Monica Gorny
On a chilly evening of World TeamTennis (WTT) action at Sportime Stadium at Randall's Island, the New York Sportimes battled relentlessly against the talented Philadelphia Freedoms, but failed to capitalize on an early lead.
July 8, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Tennis Hall of Famer Bjorn Borg will step in to replace fellow tennis legend Jimmy Connors to face long-time rival John McEnroe in a World TeamTennis match on July 14 at Sportime Randall’s Island.
July 6, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Coming off an outstanding 2010 campaign in which they advanced to the World TeamTennis Finals, the New York Sportimes have announced their 2011 schedule, with seven home matches in July, including five at Sportime Randall’s Island Tennis Center in Manhattan and two at SEFCU Arena at the University of Albany.
July 6, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Tennis Channel's World TeamTennis Wednesdays begins this evening, July 6th and airs throughout July. Tennis Channel will air matches that feature such stars as John McEnroe, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Martina Hingis and others during its coverage of the three-week World TeamTennis Pro League season.
May 16, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Two American tennis legends will renew their tennis rivalry this summer, when Hall of Famers John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors square off in a World TeamTennis match on July 14 at Sportime Randall’s Island.
April 20, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
It won’t be difficult to find a player in the World TeamTennis (WTT) Pro League presented by GEICO this summer who has spent time at the top of the world rankings. Ten current or former world number one players highlighted the 2011 World TeamTennis Marquee Draft held on Feb. 15th.
April 6, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe will renew their rivalry when they will square off for the first time in 10 years at a World TeamTennis (WTT) on July 14th at Sportime Stadium at Randall's Island as McEnroe's New York Sportimes will face Connors' Philadelphia Freedoms.
March 15, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
World TeamTennis hosted its 2011 player draft on Tuesday, ronding out the rosters for the upcoming 2011 season.
March 11, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Coming off an outstanding 2010 campaign in which they advanced to the World TeamTennis Finals, the New York Sportimes have announced their 2011 schedule, with seven home matches in July, including five at Sportime Randall’s Island Tennis Center in Manhattan and two at SEFCU Arena at the University of Albany.
February 16, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
It won’t be difficult to find a player in the World TeamTennis (WTT) Pro League presented by GEICO this summer who has spent time at the top of the world rankings. Ten current or former world number one players highlighted the 2011 World TeamTennis Marquee Draft held Tuesday afternoon.
January 21, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
USTA Player Development has announced that eight junior development programs in six states have been named USTA Certified Regional Training Centers as part of its continuing effort to develop the next generation of world-class American players. The eight programs will create networks serving the Northeast portion of the country and the USTA’s Missouri Valley section.
July 15, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Sportime Stadium at Randall's Island was buzzing last night as some of tennis's greats, both past and present, were on-hand for the WTT match between the New York Sportimes and the Philadelphia Freedoms. Andy Roddick (representing the Freedoms), John McEnroe (Sportimes) and Billie Jean King (WTT Founder) all helped in making the night special for the large crowd who turned out for the matches.
July 14, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
John McEnroe will face off against Andy Roddick tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Sportime Stadium at Randall's Island as the New York Sportimes welcome the Philadelphia Freedoms in World TeamTennis action. The weather in New York is threatening the slated 7:00 p.m. start of the match, but the crew at Sportime Stadium is doing their best to get things started on time.
June 1, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The world’s top tennis professionals will compete in World TeamTennis (WTT) action once again this July at the state-of-the-art Sportime at Randall’s Island Tennis Center, where the New York Sportimes will play their second season at their new home in New York City. New York will open their home schedule against the defending WTT Champion, the Washington Kastles, on Monday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m.
March 12, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2010 World TeamTennis Pro League season will be highlighted by head-to-head matches between five former and current world number one-ranked players–Martina Hingis, Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters, Lindsay Davenport and current world number one Serena Williams–during the three-week season, which starts July 5. League officials have released the 73-match season schedule for the 10 WTT franchises.
March 4, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Harrah's Entertainment, Caesars Atlantic City and StarGames are proud to announce that tennis will be returning to Atlantic City's historic Boardwalk Hall on April 10, 2010 with the first annual "Caesars Tennis Classic."
February 18, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Andy Roddick, Martina Hingis and Lindsay Davenport have been selected as the top three overall picks in the 2010 World TeamTennis Pro League Marquee Player Draft. The Philadelphia Freedoms selected Roddick with the overall number one selection, while the New York Buzz chose Hingis with the second pick and the St. Louis Aces took Lindsay Davenport with the third pick.
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.
July 1, 2009
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
World TeamTennis (WTT) is tennis like you’ve never seen it, featuring the biggest names in the world playing together in an innovative co-ed team format that offers exciting possibilities for players, fans and communities. The 10-team league was co-founded by Billie Jean King in the early 1970s.
