As an orthopedic surgeon, I often see tennis players who are dealing with elbow or shoulder pain. They are the types of injuries that keep players off of the court, and unable to play the sport they love. But while these are common injuries, they are also preventable. Routine To Protect The Elbow When…
Tennis has always been described as a game of technique, fitness, and talent. But when you look closely at what separates the truly great players from everyone else, those factors tell only part of the story. At its core, tennis is a game of decisions and adjustments: a constant test of how well a player…
It’s that time of the year again, when we see the snow begin to melt (albeit slowly), and we start to thaw out from the winter cold. It means it’s time for another high school tennis season as the boys prepare to hit the courts this spring. As we look ahead to the 2026 season,…
At last year’s USTA Eastern Long Island Region Awards Dinner, Anna Bielen-Zarska was honored with one of the organization’s top awards: Junior Tennis Professional of the Year. It was a proper recognition for someone who has dedicated her life to the sport, and helping young people reach their potential. “I put in a lot of…
 Bethpage Park Tennis Center Summer Tennis Camp 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Building #4 Farmingdale, NY (516) 777-1358 BethpageParkTennis.com The 2026 Bethpage Park Tennis Center Summer Tennis camp begins Monday June 22, 2026 and runs through Friday August 21, 2026, with consecutive one-week sessions throughout the summer. Camp begins each…
The Chestnut Ridge Racquet Club, in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., will be hosting a One-On-One Doubles professional tennis tournament and live rock and blues concert on Saturday, June 13 starting at 2pm. One-On-One Doubles, known as Tennis’ third game alongside Singles and Doubles, showcases the crosscourt serve-and-volley Singles game including the Doubles alley. The event brings…
Sabalenka outlasts Rybakina to win her first BNP Paribas Open crown Third time is the charm for Aryna Sabalenka, as the world number one won her first title in Indian Wells in her third finals appearance. Sabalenka came back from a set down to defeat Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) on Sunday, avenging her defeat…
The USTA Eastern Long Island Region has launched into the new year with tremendous momentum, proving once again that even freezing temperatures and winter winds can’t dampen the passion of our tennis community. From high-profile appearances to hard-fought sectional competition and the opening of Spring/Summer registration, 2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting…
The USTA and U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Captain Lindsay Davenport today announced that Iva Jovic, Hailey Baptiste, McCartney Kessler and Nicole Melichar-Martinez will represent the U.S. vs. Belgium in their 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifying tie to be played April 10-11 on an indoor red clay court inside the Coretec Dome in Ostend,…
We have all heard the aphorism that winning is all about what takes place in the six inches between your ears. To win, one must know how to manage the mind but the real question is how this is done. Most athletes turn to the latest tips on coping skills like deep breathing, positive self…