Wozniacki Plans to Retire After Australian Open

Caroline Wozniacki announced her retirement plans on Friday.
Dec,06,2019
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Former Australian Open champion and world number one Caroline Wozniacki announced on Friday that she will be retiring following the 2020 Australian Open. Wozniacki made the announcement in an Instagram post, and in an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America”. “In recent months, I’ve realized that...Read more

USTA Eastern's 2019-2020 Award Winners Announced

Dec,05,2019
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2020 Eastern Tennis Conference will be held on Friday, January 24 – 25, 2020 at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in White Plains, N.Y. Each year at the conference, the Section honors and celebrates its award winners at the Annual Awards Dinner which takes place on the Saturday. Congrats to all...Read more

Long Island Tennis Magazine’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

Dec,04,2019
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Long Island Tennis Magazine has compiled a list of some top of the tennis gifts for the upcoming holiday season: AceSpace AceSpaceCourts.com Chris@AceSpaceCourts.com Facebook.com/AceSpaceCourts AceSpace_Logo.png At AceSpace, we know that time is of the essence. Whether you’re scheduling tennis...Read more

Tip of the Week: Ways to Attack Your Opponent's Weaker Side

Dec,04,2019
  | By Steve Annacone
Almost every player has one side that is better than the other. Usually, a player's forehand is stronger but as the level of play gets higher, many players prefer their backhand. Once you have determined which side is better, try attacking the weaker side with your first shot—either the serve or...Read more

World TeamTennis To Launch Free Agency In 2020

World TeamTennis is launching a new free agency player recruitment model ahead of its 2020 season, and teams have the opportunity to sign players beginning today.
Dec,02,2019
  | By Press Release
World TeamTennis is launching a new free agency player recruitment model ahead of its 2020 season, and teams have the opportunity to sign players beginning today. The free agency approach was designed to allow teams more freedom to assemble their rosters during the WTT recruitment window. Free...Read more

Hundreds of Players Come out for SPORTIME World Tour

Nov,27,2019
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The SPORTIME World Tour continued to make its way across the globe, this time stopping in China as SPORTIME Syosset hosted a Beijing-themed event last weekend. Click Here to see more photos from the World Tour “The programs and the World Tour events are definitely continuing to grow,” said Jared El...Read more

Using the Backboard and Ball Machine for Game Improvement

Two of the best game improvement tools you should use on a regular basis are the backboard and the ball machine. Most world-class pros have used both of these resources in their careers and both are tremendous tools for your conditioning, footwork, consis
Nov,26,2019
  | By Mike Puc
Two of the best game improvement tools you should use on a regular basis are the backboard and the ball machine. Most world-class pros have used both of these resources in their careers and both are tremendous tools for your conditioning, footwork, consistency and form. Unfortunately, both of these...Read more

Tip of the Week: Refer to Your Practice Drills in a Match

Nov,26,2019
  | By Steve Annacone
Many problems in a tennis match occur because of indecision. A player is faced with many choices when they are about to reply to a shot that’s hit to them. Direction, speed, depth and spin are just some of the decisions that need to be made in a very short period of time. My advice is to use your...Read more

Spain Beats Canada for Davis Cup Title

Rafael Nadal delivered the clinching win on Sunday as Spain defeated Canada to win the 2019 Davis Cup title.
Nov,25,2019
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Recent US Open champion Rafael Nadal delivered a masterful performance this weekend, winning all of his matches, five singles and three doubles, to lead Spain past Canada for the Davis Cup title in the tournament’s new format in Madrid. Nadal sealed the win for his country with a 6-3, 7-6(7) win...Read more

2019 Long Island Coaches Roundtable Discussion

Nov,22,2019
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The local tennis community boasts some of the top coaches in the world, and with this wealth of talent available, Long Island Tennis Magazine took the opportunity to pick the brains of some of these coaches. These instructors share their thoughts on a variety of tennis topics and issues, ranging...Read more

Beyond the Baseline: Johnny Mac Tennis Project

John McEnroe speaks to the crowd during the annual Johnny Mac Tennis Project Pro-Am earlier this summer.
Nov,21,2019
  | By Brian Coleman
Earlier this summer, SPORTIME Amagansett hosted the fifth annual Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) Pro-Am. The tournament brings together 128 players, including many former professional tennis players, for a day of fun and competitive tennis, with the goal of raising money for the JMTP. “It’s just a...Read more

Knowing Your Game Style Will Make You A Better Tennis Player

To become a better tennis player you need to know which of the four game styles you fall into. This will help you better understand what parts of your game will win you points and which parts you need to work on.
Nov,20,2019
  | By Geoffrey Jagdfeld
To become a better tennis player you need to know which of the four game styles you fall into. This will help you better understand what parts of your game will win you points and which parts you need to work on. Once you know what your trying to do on the court you can then analyze your opponent’s...Read more

At The Net: Phil Barres, Glen Head Racquet & Fitness

Phil Barres stands on court at Glen Head Racquet & Fitness.
Nov,20,2019
  | By Brian Coleman
About a year ago, Phil Barres, Adam Mandell and Cory Parr met in a diner to discuss the potential of buying a tennis club business together. Barres, whose family owns a real estate business, owned the property that Glen Head Racquet & Fitness stood on, and was approached by then owner Robert...Read more

Tsitsipas Beats Thiem to Win ATP Finals

Stefanos Tsitsipas captured the ATP Finals crown on Sunday, claiming the biggest title of his young career with a 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-6(4) comeback win over Dominic Thiem at The O2 in London.
Nov,19,2019
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Stefanos Tsitsipas captured the ATP Finals crown on Sunday , claiming the biggest title of his young career with a 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-6(4) comeback win over Dominic Thiem at The O2 in London. “It’s been a rollercoaster,” Tsitsipas said. “Holding this trophy right now feels amazing…This tournament has...Read more

Vandeweghe Earns 2020 Aussie Open Wild Card

Former semifinalist Coco Vandeweghe has been awarded a wildcard into the 2020 Australian Open after winning the USTA Wild Card Challenge
Nov,19,2019
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Former semifinalist Coco Vandeweghe has been awarded a wildcard into the 2020 Australian Open after winning the USTA Wild Card Challenge . Vandeweghe, who reached the final four in Melbourne in 2017, knocked off three seeded players en route to the finals of the Oracle Challenger Series in Houston...Read more