USTA Eastern Long Island Region Profile: Ed Wolfarth Ed Wolfarth of Syosset, N.Y. received the Hy Zausner Lifetime Achievement in Tennis Award from the USTA Eastern Long Island Region at its Annual Awards Dinner in May. This award is the Long Island Region’s highest honor. Ed has been one of Long Island’s most dedicated volunteers,…
Eight boys and girls, ranging in age from seven to 16, were introduced this week as winners of full or partial scholarships to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA). Each were among approximately 170 participants ages six through 17 in an open tryout on July 21, and the eight were honored on-court during the World…
Milos Raonic was victorious in his hometown of Toronto at the 2012 Rogers Cup when he defeated Victor Troicki 6-3, 6-4 in the first round. "It feels good. I’m proud with the way I competed, with the way I played," said Raonic. "I did a lot of important things well, and I have some space…
In many games, athletic and otherwise, patterns tend to surface. Recognizing these patterns can be used to your benefit. By recognizing patterns that arise, you will be able to respond more quickly. Not only will you be able to respond more quickly, but you will also be able to implement these patterns to the detriment…
Bernard Tomic ended a six-match losing streak on Monday at the 2012 Rogers Cup in Toronto, as the 19-year-old Australian beat Germany’s Michael Berber 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. He moves on to face defending champ Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the second round. "It’s a really good feeling. … Seven weeks in a row I’ve been losing, and I think…
The two top American tennis players of the 70s and 80s, Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe, were Irish-American lefties who were cheaters. Brad Gilbert doesn’t say this in his classic guide to the mental side of winning tennis matches, but it isn’t a far-fetched inference from some of the war stories he tells. Gilbert’s book,…
At the time this article was written, we will be more than halfway through the Adult USTA League Season, with teams starting to think about the playoffs. A reminder that the USTA Web site does not show the correct standings as it does not take the point system into account and the correct standings can…
Russia’s Maria Sharapova moved up to world number two in the latest WTA rankings after winning the silver medal on Saturday at the 2012 London Olympics. Winning the bronze medal in London, Belarussian Victoria Azarenka holds world number one ranking. Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska fell to number three when she was defeated in the first round of…
Sunday night, second-seeded Alexandr Dolgopolov won the Citi Open, defeating Tommy Haas 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-1 for his first ATP World Tour 500 event win. Dolgopolov’s last three final appearances were in 250-level events. The 25th-ranked Ukranian claimed victory in one of these events. Dolgopolov relied heavily on his high-risk shots, which brought in high-rewards. His opponents have…
Staying balanced with fluids and electrolytes is a key concern to every competitive athlete. Very common complaints such as fatigue and cramps could be easily avoided if properly-hydrated, especially during the hot and humid summer months. Water is the number one ingredient every cell and tissue of the body needs in order to survive. The…