In its continuing quest to “Empower Israel’s children … beyond tennis,” the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation (ITC) held a special fundraising event at the home of Richard and Leora Linhart in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. The Linharts had this to say, “We are delighted and happy to host such a moving and fun event. These are…
Michael Schumer and Michele Lehat, two 17-year-olds from Long Island, hosted the Third Annual Points for Patriots Charity Tennis Tournament in early August, a round-robin doubles tournament that took place at Le Club Tennis in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. The previous two Points for Patriots events raised $30,000 and gained major support from Suffolk County officials,…
The Shelter Rock Tennis Club and Country Club family gathered recently for a fun-filled afternoon of great tennis and charity, raising a grand total of $53,000 for the Play for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, Knowledge) organization. For the second consecutive year, Shelter Rock hosted a Play for P.I.N.K. tennis tournament to raise money…
Sportime Quogue tennis pro Dave Herman organized a doubles tennis tournament on Labor Day weekend to benefit Kent Animal Shelter, with sponsorship of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, and raised $4,200 for homeless pets. “We’re very grateful to Dave Herman, Sportime Quogue, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Quality Metal Stamping LLC, and all of the players who participated,”…
On Sunday, Sept. 21, Lawrence Yacht & Country Club will partner with the Wounded Warriors Project to host an all-day event to honor our nation’s heroes. The day will feature tennis, golf and fishing activities, and will culminate with a dinner and cocktail reception at night. For the tennis folks, there will be a doubles…
Inwood Country Club opened up its 10 Har-Tru tennis courts to members of the Inwood community for a recent charity event, as 300 children, parents and volunteers flocked to the Country Club for the first ever Kid’s Tennis Festival, hosted by The Inwood Charities Fund Inc. with the USTA Eastern/Long Island Region. Volunteers and guests…
World number one Novak Djokovic recently headlined a charity event benefiting the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), raising funds to give more children in the metropolitan area an opportunity to play tennis through scholarships and other financial assistance. The event, hosted by John McEnroe at his John McEnroe Tennis Academy at Sportime on Randall’s Island,…
For as long as I can remember, I saw a group of challenged athletes entering Bethpage Park Tennis Center as I was leaving, wary from three hours of Sunday practice. Intrigued, I stayed one afternoon and was delighted to watch these Special Olympians play and laugh with able volunteers. They were all having so much…
It was just a few days ago that two stars had perhaps their best career performances across the Atlantic, when women's semifinalist Lucie Safarova and boys junior champ Noah Rubin showed their stuff at Wimbledon. And all spring, the tennis world took notice as Jamie Loeb slammed her way to National College Player of the…
Current world number two and fresh off capturing his second Wimbledon title, Novak Djokovic will join Hall of Famer John McEnroe, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, actor Edward Norton and other tennis stars, legends and celebrities, on Thursday, Aug. 21, for a gala evening of tennis to benefit the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP)…