Day Two of the 2010 U.S. Open saw lots of problems for the seeds, as many of the sport’s top stars on both the men’s and women’s sides struggled. Some managed to overcome adversity and survive to live another day, while others took an early exit from Flushing Meadows. On the men’s side, third-seeded Novak…
The Long Island Professional Tennis League’s (LIPTL) 2010 Championship came down to a very exciting and dramatic showdown as The Creek Club and Piping Rock Club squared off in their second match at Piping Rock. The Creek Club had already defeated Piping Rock at home, but still needed a victory to ensure a second championship…
Beach Tennis USA (BTUSA), the organization responsible for the sport of beach tennis in North America, will host the first-ever ITF sanctioned International Beach Tennis Championship in Long Beach, N.Y. over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6. The event site is located on the beach at Riverside Boulevard near the Boardwalk in Long Beach, N.Y. and…
Guests attending The Legends Ball on Friday, Sept. 10 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City will rub elbows with tennis legends and industry leaders, honor the greats of the game and have the opportunity to support the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum by participating in a live and silent auction featuring…
Before Roger Federer and Venus Williams took the court for their respective evening first round matches, the Opening Night Ceremonies were held to officially kick-off the 2010 U.S. Open. Celebrating the theme of "Dream, Succeed and Inspire," this year’s Opening Night Ceremony was hosted by Christiane Amanpour included tributes to four remarkable individuals who have overcome…
On Monday, Aug. 30, 24 junior players from across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were awarded for their outstanding performance in tournaments this year at USTA Eastern’s Annual Junior Awards Gala. The gala honored juniors, ages 12 to 18, who have excelled in sectional tournaments and traveled across the country to represent the Eastern…
The sun was out and the fans swarmed to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Day One of the 2010 U.S. Open. While the day was filled with a bunch of close and thrilling matches, there were no major upsets. On the men’s side, Lleyton Hewitt was the first seed to fall, as…
City Parks Foundation’s annual CityParks Tennis Benefit, co-chaired by Billie Jean King and John McEnroe, and hosted by Mary Carillo will be held Tuesday, Aug. 31 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The event raises important funds for CityParks Tennis, a free youth instructional program that serves more than 8,000 children in…
Kids swarmed the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, Aug. 28 and they were treated to many forms of fun throughout the day from the world of tennis to the hottest pop stars. Around the grounds, there were many hosted activities, including face painting, a speed serve area, a Quick…
As this issue of Long Island Tennis Magazine goes to press, Beach Tennis USA is gearing up for its sixth annual National Championship. The season-ending tournament will once again be held on Riverside Boulevard in Long Beach, N.Y. on Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 4-5). Juniors, amateurs and pros will compete for beach tennis bragging rights, as…