Tennis Hall of Famers Andre Agassi and John McEnroe, and all-time great Martina Hingis, will compete as part of the World TeamTennis matchup between the New York Sportimes and Boston Lobsters, the team announced today. In a special benefit night on July 19, proceeds will go towards the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), to provide…
The 2012 Nassau County Boys High School Tennis season is closing in. The defending Nassau County Champion Cold Spring Harbor returns with a strong roster despite losing a few top players to graduation. The reigning Suffolk County Champion, Half Hollow Hills East, will be a force this season in looking to repeat as Suffolk County…
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern Long Island Region has scheduled its 22nd Annual Awards Dinner for Wednesday, May 9 at the Crest Hollow Country Club, located at 8325 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, N.Y. As in year's past, the region will celebrate the achievements of its tennis stars–both junior and adult–at the dinner, which…
For more than 50 years, Piquet Lane Swim & Tennis Club has been Long Island’s best kept secret for summer family fun and relaxation. Started in 1959, this thriving tennis and pool club has provided its members with a variety-packed schedule of events, tournaments and league play, not just for tennis, but for basketball, card…
24th Annual College Tennis Exposure Camp University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla.: Sunday-Thursday, June 17-21 Davidson College in Davidson, N.C.: Saturday-Wednesday, July 7-11 Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.: Sunday-Friday, July 15-20, July 22-27 & July 29-Aug. 3 (813) 684-9031…
Below is the year-end results of the Nassau and Suffolk Girls fall tennis season. The year 2011 saw some upsets and great tennis from all girls who took to the courts to represent their respective high schools. The boys high school tennis season is next up for the spring season which commences this month. …
Tennis has certainly become a global sport, but one of the sport’s largest markets, the New York area, has lost some high-profile events through the years from both the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tours. The season-ending tournament is often referred to as the fifth most prestigious WTA event after…
The 2012 Nassau County Boys High School Tennis season is closing in. Here is a quick look at the conference alignments and key dates for the 2012 season. The regular season begins Monday, April 2. Nassau County Boys Varsity Alignment 2012 Conference I-A 1. Cold Spring Harbor 2. Port Washington…
Mardy Fish is now the top-ranked American in the world, surpassing Andy Roddick who held the distinction as the top-ranked American for a number of years. Fish has been playing the best tennis of his life as of late, and despite a lack of success in years past at the Australian Open, Fish is arguably…
The Long Island tennis community is blessed to have some of the best indoor facilities and best coaches in the world right here in our backyard. Recently, Long Island Tennis Magazine spoke with some of these top coaches to get insight into their coaching/training strategies, what they look for in a great player, views on…