Modern tennis often seems to be an exchange of shots hit from behind the baseline, usually ending with one person hitting a winner or an error. However, the best players tend to use their position on the court to help force an error from their opponent or to hit a winner. It is much…
The article was written by Tyler Cohen, Kimberly Liao and Brian Coleman The Coronavirus pandemic has been a health crisis the likes of which we haven’t seen in more than a century. There’s hardly been a region in the world left unaffected with millions of confirmed cases worldwide, and the rapid spread of the…
Tennis coaches, instructors and teaching professionals around the country have had to adjust their methods during these unprecedented times of quarantines and social distancing. That means converting their curriculum on the court to one that works digitally, and the team from SPORTIME and John McEnroe Tennis Academy has put together an array of programs,…
Texas-based Team Luke Hope for Minds has partnered with John Isner to provide one lucky supporter and a friend with a once in a lifetime experience. The 30 Balls Against The Wall Challenge is a simple challenge that everyone can participate in—regardless of skill level or age! Each person who participates in the…
2019 French Open Doubles Champion Kevin Krawietz (with Andreas Mies) should be gearing up to defend his Roland Garros title right about now, but coronavirus has changed his plans. While most tennis players dream of being a Grand Slam champion, Krawietz “always wanted to see what it was like to have a ‘normal job’”. Krawietz…
Emotions are a part of tennis. Players tend to feel miserable when they lose and great when they win. This is true during the match as well. A winning point can give you an exhilarating feeling and a losing point can tear your insides apart. For almost all players, it is better not to…
The USTA Eastern Section was named the 2019 Team USA Player Development Section of the Year by the United States Tennis Association. In its press release announcing all the year’s award winners, the USTA stated: “USTA Eastern has developed one of the strongest junior pipelines in the nation and has created incredible opportunities for…
Universal Tennis announced the UTR Pro Match Series presented by Tennis Channel featuring top ATP and WTA players in tournament play. The UTR Pro Match Series presented by Tennis Channel will be broadcast live on Tennis Channel and will be the first top tier professional tennis events televised internationally since the global health crisis…
I often tell my students that tennis matches are “tests.” The rewards of competing are in the outcome, the preparation and the lessons learned and learning from match lessons helps us beyond tennis. As a child we are usually aware when we asked to perform a test. As an adult we are surrounded by tests…
Northport native and Ohio State freshman Cannon Kingsley was named a singles All-American by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) this week. The former Suffolk County singles champion posted a 12-1 record in singles play and 10-0 in doubles. He recorded seven victories over ranked opponents including two top 10 victories. Kingsley becomes just the…