Just over two years ago, Amanda Anisimova stepped away from the game she loved. In May of 2023, citing burnout and with regard to her mental health, the New Jersey-born Anisimova took an indefinite break from tennis, not playing competitively for the final eight months of that year. That seems a distant memory now. She…
I have been playing tennis for almost 57 years. It is still a baffling sport. I never really played golf as a kid but started attempting to in my 20s, and I’m here to tell you, it is even crazier than tennis. Why is it so difficult to hit a golf ball that is just…
Taste of Tennis, the ultimate kick-off party to tennis season in New York, celebrates its 25th anniversary of tennis and culinary excellence. The milestone event will take place at Aqua New York, a culinary destination for Italian and Japanese cuisines located in Flatiron, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 7 – 10:00 p.m.. What started…
Welcome To The Official Page of the Grow Tennis New York Fundraiser! Grow Tennis New York’s mission is to promote the sport of tennis and educate on the importance of fitness and health for adults and children, bringing the sport to those in the community that cannot afford to play the sport. By purchasing a…
With twenty Grand Slam titles and a career that defined elegance and longevity, Roger Federer is widely considered the greatest tennis player of all time—not just for his results, but also for his approach to the game. His skill, curiosity, and balance have set him apart for over two decades. The Fence, the Fun, and…
Long Island has a new dedicated pickleball facility as SPORTIME Westbury officially opened its doors earlier this spring. This premier facility is designed for both competitive and social play, and features 13 dedicated, climate-controlled courts, designed to accommodate play and instruction for all levels. To elevate the playing experience, Sportime Pickleball Westbury offers courtside lounges,…
Third time’s a charm. Playing in the NYSPHSAA Division 2 Championship for the third straight season, Friends Academy would not be denied this time around. The Quakers edged Byram Hills in thrilling fashion, winning 3-2 to claim the state title for the first time in program history. “We knew going in that it was going…
Entering this season, the boys of the Syosset tennis team had one goal. As the two-time defending New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Division I Champions, winning the title for a third straight time was on everyone’s mind. At the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in June, the Braves accomplished…
In the summer of 1976, when Bjorn Borg was the hottest commodity on the international tennis circuit, TAF Tennis Ladders of Long Island (formerly known as TAF or Tennis Association of Farmingdale), was formed as an inexpensive means for people of all abilities to play tennis in the Farmingdale area to meet the intense excitement…
Battling through difficult weather conditions, players came out to compete in the Long Island June Pickleball Challenge presented by Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group on the courts of SPORTIME Hempstead Lake. With temperatures north of 90 degrees, the only thing hotter than the sun itself was the competition on the court. Players competed across four…