Running a tennis club or facility can be a difficult business endeavor, and it takes a lot of work and effort to be able to create a sustainable business that lasts generations. All of that is what makes what Eastern Athletic Clubs has done that much more impressive. One of the longest standing tennis clubs…
Sometimes, as a tennis player, you exist on an island. Alone, solo, under the lights of your local club or drenched in the sun, there you are … between the lines, either gaining the accolades of glory hitting the winning shot or facing the weight of defeat. There are no teammates to pass to; no…
“Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” The famous line from the iconic theme song to one of America’s most popular television shows, Cheers, represents the goals many local businesses have while trying to establish themselves in a community. But for Carefree Racquet Club in North…
Long Island Tennis Magazine hosted the first President’s Week Pickleball Classic on the courts of Sportime Kings Park. A sold-out draw of doubles teams came together to compete across four different divisions. The energy was high as teams competed in round-robin play which led into the knockout rounds. The format ensured all teams were able…
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. Alley Pond Tennis and Athletic Center 79-20 Winchester Blvd Queens, NY 11427 www.commonpointqueens.org/tennis tennis@commonpointqueens.org 718-269-7262 Operated…
There is often a lot of discussion on the current state of tennis here on Long Island, with coaches and experts giving their advice and expertise on a multitude of issues, especially when it comes to junior and high school tennis. Long Island Tennis Magazine brought together junior and high school tennis players themselves to…
The 2024 tennis season begins where it always does, on the other side of the world in Australia. While it isn’t the first tournament to be played this year, the 2024 Australian Open represents the birth of a new season on the pro tours, and is the first pivotal event of the tennis calendar. The…
As we head into a new calendar year of professional tennis, it’s a great time to look at the crop of players towards the top of both the men’s and women’s game and forecast who will take the next step in their careers. On the men’s side, one of the most intriguing young players who…
The Tennis Association of Farmingdale (TAF) is an adult (18 and over) tennis league that provides its members the opportunity to play outdoor competitive tennis during the months of April through October. A member of the USTA Community Tennis Association, the TAF is made up of seven individual sections (ladders). These are the top three…
The local tennis community boasts some of the top coaches in the world, and with this wealth of talent available, Long Island Tennis Magazine took the opportunity to pick the brains of some of these coaches. These coaches share their thoughts on a wide variety of tennis topics and issues, ranging from junior tennis to…