The BNP Paribas Open came to a close on Sunday after an exciting two weeks of tennis out in the California desert, as Poland’s Iga Swiatek captured the women’s singles title, which was followed by American Taylor Fritz winning the men’s singles event and winning the biggest title of his career. Swiatek outdueled Greece’s…
Beginning with this spring’s French Open, all four major tournaments will use a 10-point tiebreak when the final set score reaches 6-6. The Grand Slam Board, which consists of members from all four tournaments, consulted with the ITF’s rules committee to adopt the new rule. “The Grand Slam Board’s decision is based on a…
Long Island Tennis Magazine has put together a Camp Guide showcasing some of the top camps for tennis players. The following camps are great choices for parents who want their children to have a healthy and enriching summer experience while learning the sport of a lifetime. Please contact each camp directly for further updates on…
One of the most difficult things you will encounter on the tennis court is the interference that your mind inadvertently causes when the match gets close. The best players in the world seem to be able to overcome this by reminding themselves of the successes they have had, and letting habit and instinct take over….
Hofstra Men and Women Fall to Delaware in CAA Season Openers Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams for Hofstra University dropped their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) season openers this weekend, as the Blue Hens of Delaware notched victories in both matches. The men fell 6-1, as Josh Reynolds won the lone match for…
The year is 1978. Laverne & Shirley is the most popular show on television, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John dazzled the big screen in Grease, and in the fall, the Yankees’ Bucky Dent will break the hearts of Red Sox fans with his infamous homerun. That same year, Australia’s Chris O’Neil won the Australian…
There are many different opinions concerning strategy in a tennis match. Obviously, every match is different, every opponent is different, and every day that you play tennis is different. Keeping a simple idea as your “go to” strategy is what works best for most players. There are many different obstacles on the court while…
The United States moved through to the 2022 Davis Cup Finals with a defeat over Colombia this weekend. The Americans won all four flights to pick up the victory in Reno, Nevada and win the Qualifier. Sebastian Korda made his Davis Cup debut and recorded a 6-4,1-6, 6-4 over Nicolas Mejia, putting the United…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez saved five championship points and came back from a set down to win the Abierto GNP Seguros title on Sunday evening. Fernandez won the title in Monterrey for a second straight season thanks to her 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(3) victory over Colombia’s Camila Osorio. Fernandez, who reached the U.S. Open finals last…
The ATP, ITF and WTA, as well as the four major tournaments, released a joint statement to address the Russian invasion of Ukraine last week. The statement reads: A deep sense of distress, shock and sadness has been felt across the entire tennis community following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the past week. Our…