Pecotic Beats Sock in Delray Beach to Earn First ATP Tour Win

Feb,15,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
One of the best stories of the tennis season began on Tuesday at the Delray Beach Open, as 33-year-old Matija Pecotic defeated Jack Sock to earn the first ever ATP Tour victory of his career. “I certainly didn't expect to win, but certainly didn't come into the match thinking that I'm definitely...Read more

World No. 8 Taylor Fritz Top Seed at Delray Beach Open

Feb,07,2023
  | By Press Release
The eight seeded players for the Delray Beach Open are set with world No. 8 Taylor Fritz earning the top seed. The tournament kicks off Friday with ATP Champions Tour Legends matches starting at 6 p.m. and the Bryan Brothers at 8 p.m. and continues over the weekend with Legends matches and...Read more

Coco Gauff to Lead U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Team in Hometown of Delray Beach

Feb,03,2023
  | By Press Release
The USTA today announced that Coco Gauff and the United States Billie Jean King Cup Team will play at the Delray Beach Tennis Center April 14-15 in a 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifying competition vs. Austria. Billie Jean King Cup – celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023 – is the...Read more

Compete: The Key to W.I.N'ing

Feb,02,2023
  | By Rob Polishook
I hear it all the time...a parent, coach, friend, or even the athlete themselves explain away poor behavior because “they are so competitive”. Or, “they don’t like to lose!” Now, in the most extreme cases, a player will get defaulted in a match. This happened to John McEnroe in the 1990 Australian...Read more

20 Resolutions to Maximize a Healthy Tennis Outlook

Jan,31,2023
  | By Steven Kaplan
Our attitudes, outlooks and practices toward training, learning and competing shape who we are, who we become and, in large part, how successful we are. Below is a list of 20 pieces of advice worth considering, in no particular order. It's never too late to learn what is always necessary to know,...Read more

Djokovic, Tsitsipas Roll Into Australian Open Finals Showdown

Jan,27,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
On Sunday, Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas will go head-to-head on the tennis court for the 13 th time, this time with the Australian Open championship on the line. “I respect him a lot,” Djokovic said about Tsitsipas. “He has improved over the years. I actually think he is one of the most...Read more

Rybakina, Sabalenka Set Up Powerful Australian Open Final

Jan,26,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Two of the biggest hitters on the WTA Tour will square off inside Rod Laver Arena on Saturday with the Australian Open championship on the line. Elena Rybakina will seek her second major title while Aryna Sabalenka is aiming to win the maiden major of her career, as each won their respective...Read more

Paul Beats Fellow American Shelton to Reach Aussie Open Semifinals, Faces Djokovic Next

Jan,25,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
In a battle of two young Americans, Tommy Paul secured his spot in the Australian Open semifinals as he defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(6), 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 inside Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday. “Making it to the second week of a Slam, that’s everyone’s dream when they start playing tennis” said Paul. “So I...Read more

Sportime World Tour Continues With Australian Open Event

Jan,24,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The Sportime World Tour continued its journey across the globe as it took young players on a trip to Melbourne, Australia for an Australian Open-themed event earlier this month at Sportime Syosset. The event features players from all of the Sportime facilities and features an array of on-court...Read more

Why Is Playing On Clay So Beneficial?

Jan,24,2023
  | By Chris Lewit
This article is partially excerpted from the forthcoming Secrets of Spanish Tennis Second Edition, coming soon in 2023! Vamos! I have recently been working hard to finish the Secrets of Spanish Tennis Second Edition and get the manuscript to my publisher. The original book was published in 2014 and...Read more

Pegula Reaches Third Straight Australian Open Quarterfinal

Jan,23,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Jessica Pegula is the highest remaining seed left in the Australian Open women’s singles draw, and the event’s lone American woman still alive in the tournament. Pegula reached her fifth major quarterfinal of her career on Sunday after defeating 20 th seed Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic 7...Read more

Korda Takes Out Medvedev to Reach Aussie Open Fourth Round

Jan,20,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The American train continues to roll in Australia as Sebastian Korda ousted last year’s runner-up Daniil Medvedev 7-6(7), 6-3, 7-6(4) in stunning fashion on Friday. “It was an unbelievable match,” said Korda. “I kind of knew what I had to do. I stuck with it even when I was going up and down with...Read more

Murray Fights Back to Win in Five Sets Down Under

Jan,19,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
In the early morning hours in Melbourne, Australia, Andy Murray delivered an inexplicable comeback over Thanasi Kokkinakis to reach the third round of the Australian Open. Murray notched his record 11 th comeback from two-sets-to-love-down as he advanced with a 4-6, 6-7(4), 7-6(5), 6-2, 7-5 after...Read more

2023 Guide to Top Clubs/Programs

Jan,19,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Long Island tennis players have great choices when it comes to where to play tennis. We have compiled a list of some of the top clubs and programs with descriptions of what each has to offer: Bethpage Park Tennis Center 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Building #4 Farmingdale, N.Y. BethpageParkTennis...Read more

American McDonald Shocks Nadal in Aussie Open Upset

Jan,18,2023
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Mackenzie McDonald scored the biggest win of his career on Wednesday as the American ousted an injured Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in the second round of the Australian Open. "I'm really happy with how I started that match," McDonald said. "I thought I was playing really well, serving great,...Read more