It appears 30 is the new 20 in the women's draw at this year's U.S. Open, as victories on Monday by Roberta Vinci, Flavia Pennetta and Daniela Hantuchova meant that five of the eight U.S. Open quarterfinalists will be over 30 years of age (Serena Williams and Na Li are the others). Vinci, the 10th seed,…
Beginning immediately after the conclusion of Wimbledon, the U.S. Open Series links together WTA and ATP tournaments that take place on hard courts across America throughout the summer. As the summer comes to a close, fans are gearing up for the fourth and final Grand Slam event of the season, the 2013 U.S. Open. With…
Island Orthopaedic Medicine 30 Merrick Avenue ♦ East Meadow, N.Y. (516) 794-7010 www.islandorthopaedicmedicine.com The all-too-frequent ankle sprain is caused by a sudden stress to the foot that overcomes the ankle ligament and muscle ability to prevent the foot from twisting. Treatment starts with R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) and ends with exercises to improve…
This season, the New York Sportimes will split their 2013 Mylan World TeamTennis season between two New York home courts, Sportime Stadium at Randall’s Island and the SEFCU Arena at University at Albany, N.Y. The two home matches at Sportime Stadium will be played July 22 as the Sportimes face the Texas Wild, and the…
Grand Slam Tennis 214 Commack Road ♦ Commack, N.Y. (631) 499-6444 What are specialty stores? Specialty stores are a place to go and receive extensive, dedicated, and welcoming services that do not include the click of a mouse. Jim Donnelly has been a proud owner and operator of Tennis Emporium & Grand Slam Tennis for more…
Is this the year? Ferrer looks to crack the top three at Roland Garros David Ferrer is a Spaniard whose game is bigger than his physical size. Ferrer is currently ranked number four in the world in the ATP Men’s Singles Rankings, one spot ahead of fellow countryman Rafael Nadal. Early in his career, Ferrer…
All eyes were on the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday afternoon April 28, site of the First Annual New York Tennis Expo. As cars lined the streets and the parking lots filled up, shuttle buses escorted patrons inside the National Tennis Center as droves of people came over from the trains/subway…
Jolyn DeBoer got her start in tennis through her older cousin. It was getting to be the time of year when tennis is a non-optional part of physical education class in school. Jolyn did not want to be embarrassed as the only person in her class who had never picked up a racquet before, and…
Long Island Tennis Magazine and New York Tennis Magazine have assembled a full day of activities and fun for kids and adults at the First Annual New York Tennis Expo, set for Sunday, April 28 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Doors for…
Century Tennis Inc. 56 Brook Avenue ♦ Deer Park, N.Y. Contacts: Kevin J. Healion & Timothy S. Healion sales@centurytennis.com ♦ www.centurytennis.com (631) 242-0220 In 1965, Michael J. Healion, president of Century Tennis, began servicing tennis courts at Long Island’s Shelter Rock Tennis Club. Soon, with the understanding of the construction techniques and the need for quality tennis…