The playoffs in Nassau County got underway on Tuesday afternoon, with two play-in matches plus a few opening round contests. Lynbrook, Herricks Win Play-In Games Herricks defeated Valley Stream North 6-1 to move into an opening round matchup against the Roslyn Bulldogs. Varun Thopcherneni came back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at second singles…
Thinking on the court should be simple and concise. Play every single point the best that you can. You cannot win every game point, or every critical point; you have to keep giving yourself chances. If you had one chance, you need another. If you had a couple, you need three, etc. You need…
In the summer, people from across Long Island and New York City flock to the Hamptons, to enjoy the sun, while sitting by the pool or ocean, and taking part in an array of outdoor activities. One of those activities, and perhaps its most popular, is tennis. It may be the favorite activity for…
Real estate in the Hamptons is some of the most sought after property in the world, and many of them are perfect for the tennis lover. With gorgeous landscapes, modern design and private tennis courts, among other amenities, these properties are truly one-of-a-kind. With the help of Parsa Samii of Compass Real Estate, we’re…
Results from Day Three at the 2021 French Open: Men’s Singles (3) Rafael Nadal d. Alex Popyrin 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(3) (14) Gael Monfils d. Albert Ramos-Vinolas 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-4, 6-4 (9) Matteo Berrettini d. Taro Daniel 6-0, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 Ricardas Berankis d. (29) Ugo Humbert 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 Jan-Lennard Struff d. (7)…
Below are scores from high school tennis action on Long Island on Thursday. To submit a team score to be included in the daily high school recap, please share the Coaches Submission Form with your coach. Click Here to access the form Commack 6, Hills West 1 Saharsh Peddireddy notched a 7-6 (5), 7-5 win…
This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of Long Island Tennis Magazine. Click Here to access the full digital issue. The second Grand Slam of 2021 gets underway this weekend in the City of Love as the best players in the world arrive in Paris for the French Open. The weather should be…
Below are scores from high school tennis action on Long Island on Wednesday. To submit a team score to be included in the daily high school recap, please share the Coaches Submission Form with your coach. Click Here to access the form Plainview 4, Jericho 3 Hunter Pearlstein & Jesse Rubin came back to win…
Slinger Bag is the ultimate summer essential item to brush up on your skills after a long winter. The first truly portable and affordable tennis ball launcher, Slinger Bag is the perfect partner for tennis enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals to practice their favorite drills in their local parks, driveways, or club. Slinger Bag is…
It is human nature to try to figure out what went wrong when you miss a shot on the tennis court. Most of us would be better off approaching things a different way. The first step is to identify if the miss was caused by the opponent hitting a good shot. If this is…