She’s the number one ranked doubles player in the world, but American Taylor Townsend is thriving on the singles court. Townsend defeated 25th seed Latvian and former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 in a fiery match that, when it ended, had the two players face-to-face in a heated discussion. “There’s never been any…
Ben Shelton moved another step closer to a return to the U.S. Open semifinals as he defeated Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in Louis Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday evening. “I feel like I played well and I was happy with how I played the big points,” said Shelton. “It was an electric atmosphere….
Last season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Girls’ Individual Tennis Championships were held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens for the first time in the tournament’s history. It presented a unique opportunity for deserving high school tennis players who qualified, which included the doubles duo…
It hasn’t been the best summer on court for American Tommy Paul, but the 14th seed and New Jersey native had no problems advancing into the second round on Tuesday evening. Paul defeated Denmark’s Elmer Moller 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 in Louis Armstrong Stadium securing only his third win since reaching the French Open quarterfinals in…
In search of her second U.S. Open title, Poland’s Iga Swiatek kicked off her campaign with an emphatic 6-1, 6-2 victory over Colombia’s Emiliana Arango on Tuesday. “First matches are always a bit different, so I’m happy that I had some time to just get used to the conditions and the surface, because for sure…
Renata Zarazua came back from a set down to upset sixth-seed Madison Keys 6-7(10), 7-6(3), 7-5 inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday, ousting the reigning Australian Open champion in the opening round. “I was just trying to focus on the court. I just tried to find my way because I knew that when I retire,…
Sporting a new haircut, Carlos Alcaraz moved past Reilly Opelka in the opening round of the U.S. Open on Monday night, beating the American 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 as he began his pursuit of a second title in Queens. “Today was a really difficult one against a really great player. With his serve, I couldn’t get…
Over the past quarter-century, Taste of Tennis has become the ultimate kick-off to tennis season in NYC, a vibrant fusion of sport, food, music, and culture. Last week, AYS Sports Marketing honored the tastemakers who helped shape their journey, while delivering fresh surprises and new experiences for its guests at this year’s Taste of Tennis…
Available on Amazon! Second Serve, the second book about former American tennis star Roscoe Tanner, is a candid, introspective look at his life on and off the court. A very compelling new book release that should resonate with both tennis enthusiasts and general readers alike. In this powerful memoir, Tanner revisits the highlights of his…
Tennis can be a cruel sport sometimes. It can build you up to the highest peaks, and just as quickly, it can bring you back down and humble you. Coco Gauff felt the highs and lows of that pendulum this summer in Europe. Gauff reached the pinnacle of the sport when she came back from…