Four-time defending champion Rafael Nadal cruised into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as he defeated 20-year old Austrian Dominic Thiem in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. The top-seeded Spaniard continued his dominance at Roland Garros and improved his record to 61-1 at the French Open. Although he did not smash any…
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The weather may have been questionable, but the sun managed to stay out for the boy's tennis annual charity event at Commack High School on Tuesday afternoon to benefit Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA). The event, hosted by Commack High School Boy's and Girl's Tennis Coach Shane Helfner, had players and teachers teamed up…
Roger Federer recorded his 60th career win at Roland Garros on Wednesday as he defeated Diego Sebastian Schwartzman to move into the third round of the French Open. The Switzerland native won in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 against the Argentinean who was making his major debut. Federer used a powerful serve, converting 70 percent…
A few hours after second-seeded Li Na was upset by Kristina Mladenovic in the first-round at Roland Garros, thirteenth seeded Caroline Wozniacki was bounced by Yanina Wickmayer 7-6, 4-6, 6-2. It is the earliest exit at the French Open for the former world number one since her debut in 2007, and comes on the heels…
A day after losses by Carolina Wozniacki and Li Na drained the French Open women’s draw of two of its top seeds, top-seeded Serena Williams was stunned by Garbine Muguruza in the second round on Wednesday, knocking the defending champion out of Roland Garros. The loss marks the first time in the Open Era that…
Half Hollow Hills East tennis won its 100th straight match against Suffolk County opponents on Friday, defeating Half Hollow Hills West 4.5-2.5 to capture its fifth straight Suffolk County team title. The Thunderbirds were led by its outstanding singles play. Zain Ali and Kyle Alper, who played each other in the county individual championship last…
If you are a tennis player on Long Island, you have probably heard of The Hamlet Golf and Country Club, located at 1 Clubhouse Drive in Commack, N.Y. A rich history and current exciting tennis programming make it one of the most popular destinations for tennis enthusiasts looking for great amenities in a private country…
Just as it is in the men’s draw, the defending Australian Open champion on the women’s side was bounced from the French Open in the first round. China’s Li Na was upset by Kristina Mladenovic of France 7-5, 3-6, 6-1 on Tuesday, a day after the men’s Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka lost in his…
Rafael Nadal opened up his bid for a fifth straight French Open title by disposing of American Robby Ginepri 6-0, 6-3, 6-0 in the first round at Roland Garros. The Spaniard cruised to a three-set victory to improve his career record at this major to 60-1, as he seeks his ninth career French Open title….
The third-ranked player in the world and defending Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka bowed out of the French Open early on Monday, losing to Spain’s Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 in the first round at Roland Garros. The Swiss has now been bounced early in three tournaments since winning the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. He…