The regular season in high school tennis on Long Island came to a close on Thursday afternoon, with many conference titles and seeding implications on the line, as we approach the individual championships in both Nassau and Suffolk County this weekend. Plainedge clinched the Conference III-B title with a 6-1 win over Valley Stream…
The decorated career of Spaniard David Ferrer came to a close this week as he competed in his final tournament at the Mutua Madrid Open. Ferrer had announced earlier this year that Madrid would be the last tournament of his career, and it ended at the hands of third-seeded German Alexander Zverev, who won…
The South Side Boys Varsity Tennis team put on its second annual “Ace for Autism” clinic on Saturday, May 4. Team captains Justin Seplowe and Phil Frank, along with their South Side teammates, organized the event, and ran a tennis clinic for students and children with special needs in the community. Despite the…
When the cold grips your region deep in the heart of winter, picture a day with the temperatures hovering in the mid-70s. You’ve just finished a round of tennis with a good friend at a perfectly maintained Tennis Center. Now it’s time to head for lunch at the Grille Room with your playing partners,…
With the high school regular season winding down, many teams across Long Island continue to battle for a spot in the playoffs with only a few matches remaining. Click Here to submit your score and match notes to be a part of our daily recap. On Tuesday afternoon, South Side notched a 6-1 win…
In an effort to raise the profile of college tennis, engage alumni and provide a networking vehicle, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced on Wednesday the launch of the College Tennis Alumni Network. “Our mission at the ITA is to serve our membership in a variety of ways that improve the experience of the student-athlete,…
The USTA, in conjunction with the NCAA, and the Tennis Channel announced a three-year partnership on Tuesday, which makes the network the exclusive home of the NCAA Division 1 Men’s and Women’s National Championships. The partnership begins with this year’s events which are scheduled to run from May 16-25. “Tennis Channel is the perfect…
Port Washington brought an end to Roslyn’s undefeated season on Monday afternoon as the Vikings upset the Bulldogs 4-3 in a Nassau County Conference I matchup. Click Here to submit your score and match notes to be a part of our daily recap. Alex Karman defeated Mikey Weitz 6-4, 6-4 at first singles, Gabriele…
High School tennis’ regular season is coming to a close soon on Long Island, with the last round of matches being played last week and this coming week. Click Here to submit your score and match notes to be a part of our daily recap. Earlier last week, William Floyd edged Eastport South Manor…
Last week, those who made tennis shine on Long Island in 2018 were honored at the 29th Annual USTA Long Island Awards Dinner at Chateau Briand Caterers in Carle Place, N.Y. Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Aranxta Sanchez-Vicario was the featured guest speaker and spoke to the awardees and guests about her…