Novak Djokovic saved five match points on Friday, fighting back from a set down to beat Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-3 and reach the ExxonMobil Open final in Doha, Qatar. “I would like to say tough luck for Fernando, he was…
The good opening week of the season for American women continued on Friday, as both Lauren Davis and Alison Riske moved into the finals of their respective tournaments. Riske advanced to the Shenzhen Open final, while Davis advanced to the ASB Classic title match. Davis took on seventh-seed Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, and dropped the opening…
Top-seed Milos Raonic came back from a set down to beat fifth-seed Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the Brisbane semifinals on Friday. “I played very well and I did a lot of very good things,” said Raonic. “I obviously served well…I started creating opportunities. I was dictating, which wasn’t necessarily the case at…
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today held the ceremonial “First Serve” at the USTA National Campus, the new “Home of American Tennis” located at Lake Nona in Orlando, Fla. Tennis icons, local dignitaries, partners and tennis enthusiasts were on hand to mark the occasion. The USTA National Campus officially opened earlier this week, on…
American Alison Riske knocked off top-seed Agnieszka Radwanska to reach the Shenzhen Open semifinals. American Alison Riske advanced to the semifinals of the Shenzhen Open on Thursday, knocking off top-seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2, 3-6, 6-0 as a part of multiple upsets across the WTA spectrum on Thursday. “I was just kind of focusing on one…
American Madison Brengle notched the biggest win of her career overnight, knocking off world number two and compatriot Serena Williams 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-4 in the second-round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. “I just tried to concentrate on every point and run down every ball,” said Brengle. “It was difficult conditions…I tried to…
Each year, the USTA Long Island Region recognizes the achievements of individuals, facilities and organizations who have gone above and beyond, both on the court and off. Some of those awardees are honored for their tennis play and/or rankings, while our Prestigious and Excellence Award Winners are nominated by their peers, the Long Island tennis community….
The holidays can be overwhelming and extremely caloric, but you don’t have to gain weight! Here are some tips and suggestions on how to celebrate and enjoy family gatherings without gaining a pound. Portion control is always your number one concern! Regardless of what you eat, please measure your food using your hand as a…
The following article is a compilation of my favorite quotes taken from conversations with champions at every level, from the juniors to the pros. These conversations have helped shape my own coaching philosophy and I often use these tidbits in my coaching and consulting roles. “Training…
Stop World Hunger, Inc. has announced its schedule of tennis events for the 2017 season. This year marks the 37th year of Stop World Hunger’s charity events for famine relief. All funds are forwarded to Catholic Relief Services to assist them in their efforts to…