Tip of the Week: Mathematics and Tennis

Aug,08,2022
  | By Steve Annacone
I have always thought my math skills were pretty good. My grades in every math related class I ever took were A's; except for geometry (C). Ironically, one of the best things I do on the tennis court is to use angles to win the point…weird. Tennis is really all about math. If you can make a high...Read more

Necesito El Ritmo: The Importance Of Rhythm In The Spanish Method

Aug,03,2022
  | By Chris Lewit
“Necesito el ritmo,”—“I need (the) rhythm”—is a common phrase heard on the tennis court in Spain, both from players and coaches. Rhythm, cadence, timing, and control are essential aspects of the Spanish style of training. What is rhythm and why is it important in Spain? How do you achieve good...Read more

Jack Kennedy Wins Singles, Doubles Titles at Clay Court Nationals

Aug,02,2022
  | By Brian Coleman
Jack Kennedy added to his already excellent 2022 season by capturing two titles at the annual USTA National Clay Court Boys 14s Championships in Dothan, Ala. The Huntington native who trains at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) left Alabama with two Gold Balls as he won the singles and doubles...Read more

The Myth of Over-Trying: Don’t Do It!

Aug,01,2022
  | By Rob Polishook
We have all experienced it…that time when our game was just not clicking and you felt a little off. Maybe it was your serve? Maybe it was the forehand or volley? So what did you do? If you’re like most players, you went out to the courts with a hopper of balls and drilled serves until your arm felt...Read more

MSG Networks to Air Live ATP and WTA Tennis Coverage Throughout August

Jul,29,2022
  | By Press Release
MSG Networks today announced it will be airing live coverage of upcoming ATP and WTA tennis tournaments throughout the month of August. The network’s tennis broadcasts will feature live tournament action from the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose, the...Read more

Har-Tru Becomes Official Playing Surface of Next Week's Citi Open

Jul,28,2022
  | By Press Release
Har-Tru will sponsor the historic Citi Open® Tournament, held next week in Washington D.C.’s Rock Creek Park. The four-year arrangement provides the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center with new hard court surfacing for the event and Har-Tru clay court material for the community courts at the...Read more

35th Annual USTA Eastern Hall of Fame Celebration Will Benefit Junior Tennis Foundation

Jul,26,2022
  | By Press Release
Six new members of the USTA Eastern Hall of Fame will be inducted later this summer, as the 35th annual Celebration will be held at The River Club on Friday, August 26. The 2022 class of the Hall of Fame includes: Nick Bollettieri Acclaimed tennis coach Billy Davis 11-time ATA National Champion Bob...Read more

World TeamTennis Looks to Add Multiple Expansion Franchises Ahead of 2023 Season

American Danielle Collins competed for the Orlando Storm of the World TeamTennis in 2020.
Jul,26,2022
  | By Press Release
World TeamTennis, the nation’s only professional, mixed-gender team tennis league, has announced that it is accepting expansion proposals from prospective ownership groups and markets that are interested in acquiring a WTT franchise. WTT, which played in single locations during the 2020 and 2021...Read more

Cross-Eye Dominance And Roger Federer's Head Tilt

Jul,25,2022
  | By Steven Kaplan
There has been a lot of discussion and controversy in the tennis world lately over the need to adjust technique in accordance with front or cross eye dominance. Notably high profile coach, Patrick Mouratoglou has been outspoken on this topic and is an advocate of learning and modifying techniques...Read more

JMTP Pro Am Returns to the Hamptons for 8th Year

Jul,22,2022
  | By Press Release
John and Patrick McEnroe have announced that they will be joined by Bob and Mike Bryan, the Bryan Brothers, at the 8th Annual Johnny Mac Tennis Project’s Pro Am in the Hamptons on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The Bryan Brothers are the all-time winningest ATP doubles team and their presence, along...Read more

Beyond the Baseline: Parsa Samii, Compass

Jul,22,2022
  | By Brian Coleman
Tennis and the real estate business; on the surface, these two things don’t have anything in common. But if you look closely, the ways to be successful in both of these fields often overlap. It takes dedication, discipline and confidence, and at their cores, they both require focusing on the...Read more

U.S. Open Announces Men's, Women's Entry List

Jul,20,2022
  | By Press Release
The USTA today released the men's and women's singles entry lists for the 2022 US Open. Click to view the full entry lists: Men's Singles | Women's Singles The United States leads all nations with 15 women and 13 men earning direct entry. The American women in the field include six-time singles...Read more

Tip of the Week: Use These Common Pro Instructions to Get Better

Jul,19,2022
  | By Steve Annacone
Tennis professionals and coaches all have their own way of communicating. However, there are many words of wisdom coming from your instructors that have been repeated so many times, they get taken for granted and are often overlooked in a match situation. These can be your most helpful ideas out on...Read more

Camp IHC: The Best of Both Worlds

Jul,15,2022
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The IHC Tennis Academy offers the best of both worlds—a tennis academy program combined with an incredible summer camp experience. Nestled in the beautiful rolling mountains of North Eastern Pennsylvania lies the IHC Tennis Academy. We offer a five night, all-inclusive tennis camp for kids at Camp...Read more

Djokovic Beats Kyrgios to Win Seventh Wimbledon Championship

Jul,12,2022
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Novak Djokovic walked to center court and, as he has made traditional for himself, ate a piece of the famed grass on Centre Court at the All-England Club. Djokovic post-match meal was him celebrating a seventh Wimbledon title as he beat Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) on Sunday. The Serb has now...Read more