Long Island Daily High School Recap: Tuesday, March 21

Mar,22,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Below are results from high school tennis action on Long Island from this past weekend that were submitted to Long Island Tennis Magazine . To have your team’s scores included in our daily recap, please submit scores to LITennisMag.com/HSSubmit , or https://rwschneider.com/NYSHSTennis.php . Commack...Read more

2023 Long Island Boys’ High School Season Preview

Commack won the Suffolk County and Long Island Championships in 2022.
Mar,21,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
As the winter weather slowly dissipates and we move into the spring, that means the arrival of a new boys’ high school tennis season here on Long Island. Last year, we saw the introduction of the Small School Championships for Nassau County, Suffolk County and Long Island, as well as the first-ever...Read more

Where Is The Love For The Highest-Ranked American?

Mar,16,2023
  | By Ricky Becker
Did you know that the highest-ranked professional tennis player, male or female, from the United States is also from New York? Did you know she had two major injuries when she was starting to play professionally which almost ended her career and he she had to play in dank locations around the world...Read more

Beyond the Baseline: Mike Pavlides, USTA Eastern

Mar,14,2023
  | By Brian Coleman
In late January, members of the various tennis regions that make up the USTA Eastern Section gathered at the organization’s annual Tennis Conference in New Jersey. The conference represents the start of a new year across the section, and this year ushered in the beginning of the two-year term for...Read more

Jack Kennedy Representing JMTP on International Stage

Mar,14,2023
  | By Brian Coleman
When John McEnroe and Claude Okin created the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) at Sportime Randall’s Island in 2010, and later at locations on Long Island and in Westchester, their commitment to each other was to create a diverse and inclusive tennis learning community where talented and hard-...Read more

Bob Bryan Named New U.S. Davis Cup Team Captain

Mar,13,2023
  | By Press Release
The USTA today announced that tennis legend and Davis Cup champion Bob Bryan has been named the next captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team. Bryan assumes the role immediately and will make his debut as full-time captain with the U.S. team’s Group Stage Finals matches September 12-17. “I am extremely...Read more

Racquet Sport Report presented by adidas Pickleball: March/April 2023

Mar,13,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
As we see a steady rise in more and more people partaking in paddle and racquet sports, most notably pickleball and tennis, there is one sport that continues to grow in popularity that you may not be completely familiar with: POP Tennis. POP Tennis, short for POPular tennis, is a twist on paddle...Read more

Iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy Under New Ownership

Mar,10,2023
  | By Press Release
The iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy (PWTA), located in Long Island, has a new owner. Hornig Capital Partners (HCP), led by local real estate developer/investor Daren Hornig, announces that it has acquired the famed property and has entered into a long term lease and partnership with Sportime...Read more

Citi Taste of Tennis Returns With Star-Studded Indian Wells Event

Mar,09,2023
  | By Press Release
Monday marked a fantastic evening in Indian Wells with the return of Citi Taste of Tennis at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa. The celebration was hosted by tennis legends Tracy Austin and Nicholas Monroe alongside Chef Eric LeClair, Executive Chef at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells...Read more

USTA Eastern Long Island Region Update: March/April 2023

Mar,09,2023
  | By Press Release
USTA Eastern Honors Long Islanders at Annual Conference At its annual Eastern Tennis Conference, USTA Eastern honored several Long Island volunteers for their dedication to and work on behalf of growing the game of tennis in the Region. Honorees were: Scott Axler, Leslie J. FitzGibbon Tennis Man of...Read more

In the Kitchen...Pickleball on Long Island: Carefree, Point Set Host Pickleball Tournaments

Mar,09,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Point Set Hosts Pickleball Team Tournament At Point Set Racquet Club in Oceanside, the club’s pickleball director Bob Kessler ushered in an innovative event for its pickleball players, creating a team event. Modeled after USTA tennis leagues, players formed teams to compete against one another,...Read more

In the Kitchen...Pickleball on Long Island: Product Review: Halftime Chiller

Mar,09,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Halftime Chiller has become a staple product in the pickleball world. Go to a tournament on Long Island and you will see someone walk in with a Chiller. Because founder Ricky Mango is a pickleball player himself, his product reflects the desires and needs of players. Inspired by a vintage oak...Read more

SassyLI: Discover The Perfect Tennis Bag

Mar,08,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Born and raised in New York, Lisa Fuchs’ tennis journey would classify her as a late bloomer. From an early age, she was involved with dance and fitness, and that would later evolve into spin, and she eventually opened up her own Spin Studio. But after discovering tennis later in her life, Fuchs...Read more

2023 Long Island Tennis Magazine’s Camp Guide

Mar,07,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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...Read more

The Top Ten Tennis Tips of All-Time, Part Eight: Finding the Joy in Tennis

Mar,06,2023
  | By Dr. Tom Ferraro
Sports are supposed to be fun. They are a recreational activity and they give a person the chance to use their body, and find zest and excitement in life. When the young tennis player starts out, they fall in love with the game and can’t get enough of it. But after a period of time, they become...Read more