Across Long Island...

Jan,29,2018
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Maloney Qualifies for New York Open The New York Open is giving local players the chance to compete with the professionals with prequalifying tournaments happening throughout Long Island and New York-metropolitan area. Patrick Maloney, who grew up training with Keith Kambourian at Bethpage Park...Read more

USTA Long Island Award Nominations Close On Wednesday

Jan,29,2018
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Each year, the USTA Long Island Region recognizes the achievements of individuals, facilities and organizations who have made a positive impact on our community, both on and off the court. Nominations for the 2018 awards are now open, and the region encourages nominations . Awardees should be USTA...Read more

Sportime World Tour Stops in Beijing

Nov,20,2017
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Sportime Kings Park hosted the latest installment of the Sportime World Tour series this past Saturday, as kids came together for a Beijing-themed event. The first World Tour event in almost eight months paid homage to the China Open and saw players taking part in different drills and games as they...Read more

Mythbusters: Can You Play Too Well in a Lesson?

Nov,14,2017
  | By Ricky Becker
Yes! Yes, you can play too well in a lesson. Think about the best that you have ever played. This was the time that everything seemed easy. The time you felt like you had all the time in the world to hit your shots. The time you almost wanted your opponent to play even better because you wanted to...Read more

Amanda Anisimova Defeats Cori 'Coco' Gauff in All-American US Open Girls' Final

Sep,11,2017
  | By nytm_web_admin
New Jersey-born Amanda Anisimova won the U.S. Open Girls' Singles title on Sunday. (Credit photo to USTA/Mike Lawrence) Sixteen-year old Amanda Anisimova, of Aventura, Fla., won the US Open girls' singles title Sunday, defeating American 13-year old Cori 'CoCo' Gauff, 6-0, 6-2. It was the first...Read more

USTA To Launch ‘Net Generation’ At The U.S. Open

Aug,23,2017
  | By nytm_web_admin
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced its new revolutionary youth brand, “Net Generation,” which aims to inspire the next generation of tennis players. For the first time, American tennis will have one unified youth brand for children to get into the sport. Net Generation will...Read more

USTA Long Island Region Hosts Annual Nassau and Suffolk Kids Days

Aug,10,2017
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
USTA Long Island and Long Island Tennis Magazine hosted its annual Nassau County and Suffolk County Kids Days, bringing together hundreds of kids from across Long Island for days of tennis and fun. “Thanks to Long Island Tennis Magazine, Randi Wilkins, Terry Fontana and all the staff and volunteers...Read more

Last-Minute Questions Asked of USTA Officials

Jul,31,2017
  | By Barbara Wyatt
Just before a USTA tournament or league match begins, the official walks onto the court and stands near the center of the net. Whether you are engaged in the warm-up or walking onto the court, that is your cue to meet with the official. You will be reminded of the rules: “You have a seven-minute...Read more

"Little Mo" Internationals Return to New York for Sixth Time This Summer

Jul,25,2017
  | By Brian Coleman
One of the most exciting tournaments to come to New York each year is the “Little Mo” Internationals at The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, where the best juniors in the world come together for top-level tennis done the right way with fairness, sportsmanship and integrity. The “Little Mo”...Read more

Sportime’s El Gayeh Injects Passion Into U10 Tennis

Jul,24,2017
  | By Brian Coleman
At this year’s annual USTA Long Island Region Awards Dinner, Sportime’s Jared El Gayeh was presented with the 10-and-Under Tennis Award which is given to the region’s top coach for U10 programming. “That was a really amazing award to receive,” said El Gayeh. “But it doesn’t just go to me, it goes...Read more