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…
Ross School is proud to announce the appointment of Richele LeSaldo as the new Director of the Ross School Tennis Center, ushering in an exciting new chapter for one of the school’s cornerstone athletic programs. LeSaldo brings more than two decades of international coaching and leadership experience to Ross. Most recently, she served as Director…
At the National Tennis Center during the U.S. Open, the spotlight shines on the professionals who rigorously fight for every match on our screens and are put into an environment that is not only physically demanding, but the effortless ability to bounce back from adversity. The true training ground for this resilience dates back to…
The first tournament of the 2026 Long Island Tennis Magazine Event Series presented by Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group brought players to SPORTIME Kings Park for the Long Island Winter Pickleball Challenge. This event featured four divisions with competitors playing group play matches that fed into the knockout rounds, and included intense pickleball action on…
This year will mark a changing of the guard for the USTA Eastern Section, as after more than a decade of serving as the Section’s Executive Director, Jenny Schnitzer announced her retirement at the end of 2025. Schnitzer led the Section since 2015, and now passes the baton to Amber Marino, who officially took over…
Each year, the USTA Eastern Section brings together the members and industry leaders from all of its regions for the Eastern Tennis Conference. It’s an all-encompassing weekend that features everything from workshops and clinics, to an awards dinner that honors those who made significant contributions to tennis in our Section. “The overarching theme of every…
Long Island Tennis Magazine partnered with Sunrise Day Camp to host the annual Play It Forward Tennis event, a fundraiser to support Sunrise’s mission. Held at Robbie Wagner’s Tournament Training Center in Glen Cove, participants came out to enjoy a night of tennis fun, great food/drinks and wonderful company, all in benefit of a great…
The premier tennis, culinary, and lifestyle event series, Taste of Tennis returns to the desert on Monday, March 2, 2026. The event will take place at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, offering guests the opportunity to mingle with tennis stars, insiders and celebrities, while enjoying premium…
Hunter Nussbaum won the Tampa Bay One-On-One Doubles Championship defeating Jose Moreno, 6-2, in the final. Nussbaum, who is one of #10 ranked Florida Southern College’s top Doubles players, showcased his excellent serve and volley skills for the fans who attended. Moreno, who played at #5 ranked St. Leo University, now plays many 25k pro…