The old cliche says that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. For more than two decades, Lori Sarnelli has lived that cliche, as she has been an integral member of the team at Point Set Tennis, one of the pillars of the Long Island tennis community, and…
As the weather turns colder, indoor tennis events become even more popular, and what better way to enjoy a fun night playing tennis, hanging out with friends and having a few drinks than at one of Long Island Tennis Magazine’s signature events, Courts & Cocktails. That was the case this winter as we hosted two…
Earlier this year, Kathy Miller retired from her post as the General Manager of Carefree Racquet Club in Merrick after nearly 40 years. A staple of not just the club, but also the broader Long Island tennis community, Miller’s exit left a void. But fortunately, that void is being filled by new General Manager Kristen…
Building on the excitement surrounding the inaugural ‘A Racquet at The Rock’, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) and Unified Events today unveiled expanded programming for the December 7 tennis event at Prudential Center. The first tennis event in Prudential Center’s history promises to be a landmark celebration of the sport. Headlining the night will…
In a match that was played over the course of two days due to rain, Bayport-Blue Point defeated Cold Spring Harbor 4-1 to win the Long Island Small School (Division 2) Championship, and propel the Phantoms to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Team Championships for the second straight season. The…
The Syosset Braves are headed back to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Team Championships after winning its third straight Long Island Large School (Division 1) Title with a 6-1 victory over Hills East. On a windy Saturday morning on the courts of Cold Spring Harbor High School, Syosset moved one…
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 a loss. There are no teammates to pass to;…
Absence oftentimes makes the heart grow fonder. Lily Castka began playing tennis when she was six years old, inspired by her older cousin Abby, who Lily has looked up to as she has grown up . She then joined group programs at Eastern Athletic Club in Blue Point, and her tennis journey began. When she…
Michelle and Daniella Rosenblit never panicked. Despite dropping the first set in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Doubles Championship, the sisters from Horace Greeley remained confident. “We just wanted to focus on one game at a time, and start the second set strong,” said Michelle. “We needed to get out…
Jolie Chichak came out firing in the singles championship of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Individual Championships on Wednesday morning. The freshman from Shenendehowa High School won the first four games of the opening set to build a commanding 4-0 lead over Great Neck South’s eighth-grader Gabrielle Villegas, only to…