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Tip of the Week: Follow Through is the Key to Consistency

Apr,22,2021
  | By Steve Annacone
I never really understood the importance of the follow through in a tennis swing. Once the racquet and the ball make contact, how much difference can it possibly make if the racquet ends up in a different place at the end of the swing? The answer is, it can make all the difference in the world. If...Read more

Ho, Tiegerman Seal Syosset’s County Championship

Liv Tiegerman & Alex Ho won at first doubles to clinch Syosset's county championship.
Apr,20,2021
  | By Brian Coleman
Heading into the Nassau County Championship between Port Washington and Syosset, most people knew it would be a tightly-contested match. The county’s two top seeds had been on a collision course throughout the season, and squared off with a county title on the line on Monday. And the match did not...Read more

Konopka, Tannebaum Sisters Win Suffolk Division I Titles

Smithtown East’s Anya Konopka defeated Andriana Zaphiris of Hauppauge 6-2, 6-1 to win the singles title; Commack's Emily & Kady Tannenbaum took the doubles crown.
Apr,20,2021
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The Suffolk County Division I Championships wrapped up on Monday at Smithtown East High School. In singles, Smithtown East’s Anya Konopka defeated Andriana Zaphiris of Hauppauge 6-2, 6-1 to win the title. The doubles title was won by Emily & Kady Tannenbaum of Commack. The sisters defeated...Read more

Port Washington's Perfiliev, Ross Claim Nassau Doubles Title

Ellie Ross serves during the Nassau County Doubles Championship.
Apr,19,2021
  | By Brian Coleman
Dasha Perfiliev & Ellie Ross had to wait week to find out who it would play in the Nassau County Doubles Final. The sophomore duo from Port Washington won their semifinal against Roslyn’s Anika Tolat & Ava Veneziano last Sunday, but rain suspended play for a week. Upon resumption, Perfiliev...Read more

Hewlett's Arbitman Wins Third County Singles Title

Apr,19,2021
  | By Brian Coleman
Heading into her freshman year at Hewlett High School, Rachel Arbitman made the decision to play high school tennis. Four years later, she concludes her high school career as the most decorated player in Nassau County history after winning her third county singles title (and fourth overall) on...Read more

Long Island High School Daily Recap: Port Washington Books County Final Spot

Port Washington defeated Roslyn on Wednesday to advance to the county championship.
Apr,15,2021
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Port Washington moved one step closer to defending its county title as the Vikings defeated Roslyn 6-1 in the Nassau County Semifinals on Wednesday afternoon. “I am beyond proud of our girls for making it to the county championship,” said Port Washington head coach Shane Helfner. “This season has...Read more

Long Island Daily High School Recap: Syosset Advances to Nassau Final

Liv Tiegerman hits a volley during her and Alex Ho's comeback win at first doubles.
Apr,14,2021
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The Syosset Braves moved into the 2021 Nassau County Girls’ Tennis Championship with a 5-2 victory over the Hewlett Bulldogs on Tuesday. Rachel Arbitman and Nyla Gershfeld gave Hewlett its two points with victories at first and second singles, respectively, and after Syosset received wins from the...Read more

West Hempstead's Hovanec Named Nassau Coach of the Year

Apr,13,2021
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2021 Girls’ High School Tennis season on Long Island was a unique one, and presented more challenges to coaches and players than in previous years. One coach who rose above these challenges was Michael Hovanec of West Hempstead, the Long Island Tennis Magazine Nassau County Coach of the Year. “...Read more

Tip of the Week: Don't Be Afraid of Losing

Apr,13,2021
  | By Steve Annacone
Anyone who is considered a good competitor hates to lose. I can't tell you how many times I have felt this pain following a loss. One of the tough things about tennis is that you are going to lose a lot. You will lose points, you will lose games, you will lose sets, and you will lose matches. Then...Read more

JMTA/Sportime To Hold Long Island Scholarship Tryouts

SPORTIME and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy Present the Seventh Annual Scholarship Tryout at SPORTIME Syosset, Saturday, June 19th from 10:00AM - 12:00PM.
Apr,13,2021
  | By Press Release
SPORTIME and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy Present the Seventh Annual Scholarship Tryout at SPORTIME Syosset, Saturday, June 19th, 2021, from 10:00AM - 12:00PM. For the seventh year, young hopefuls from across the tri-state area will be out in force at SPORTIME Syosset, the John McEnroe Tennis...Read more

Play Suspended at Nassau Girls Individual Championships

Friends Academy's Isabella Sha advanced to the county singles final where she will play Hewlett's Rachel Arbitman.
Apr,12,2021
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The top singles and doubles players from Nassau County gathered at Eisenhower Park this weekend for the Girls’ Individual Championships. After playing the opening rounds on Saturday, the semifinals and finals were slated for Sunday morning. The matches began and three of the four semifinals were...Read more

Unplug, Unwind, Uncomfortable? Great Things That Camp Can Do For Your Children

Apr,09,2021
  | By Jason Wass
After a year of uncertainty, virtual schooling, limited social activity, and a plethora of other challenges, it seems we are starting along the path to normalcy, whatever that may mean. Maybe we will be able to do and play and interact with each other in a way that was more familiar before 2020...Read more

Long Island High School Recap: Friday, April 9

Rose Lindstrom was a winner at second singles as Oyster Bay advanced to the second round of the Nassau County Playoffs.
Apr,09,2021
  | By Brian Coleman
Oyster Bay 5, Farmingdale 2 Karina Khaledi won 6-3, 6-1 at third singles as Oyster Bay advanced to the second-round of the county playoffs. IMG_0489_crop.jpg Alex Ho (pictured) and Zia Mukherjee won at first doubles to lead Syosset into the county quarterfinals. Syosset 7, Locust Valley 0 Abby...Read more

Long Island High School Recap: Thursday, April 8

Roslyn secured its spot in the quarterfinals with a win over Lynbrook on Wednesday.
Apr,08,2021
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The Nassau County playoffs continued on Wednesday as the quarterfinals are almost completely set, and the Suffolk County regular season continued on. See more results below. To submit a team score to be included in the daily high school recap, please share the Coaches Submission Form with your...Read more

USTA LI to Hold High School Individual Championships

Apr,08,2021
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The USTA Long Island Region has announced it will host the 2020-21 Long Island USTA High School Tennis Individual Championships, a one-time event that will feature the four top-placing singles and doubles teams from Nassau and Suffolk County. The Championships, which will be an official USTA...Read more