The Sportime World Tour continued with a Beijing-themed day to mirror the recent Beijing Open from the ATP/WTA World Tours. The tour swept through Sportime Lynbrook and consisted of a full day of tennis, food and tons of fun. The last stop of the 2015 tour had a little something for everybody. There were on-court…
The Port Washington girls’ varsity tennis team recently held its annual Play with the Teachers doubles tournament to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Each member of the varsity tennis team picked a teacher from Paul Schreiber High School to pair up with in the tournament. In addition, the girls went around the community to…
A Play for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, Knowledge) event was recently held at Shelter Rock Country Club in Manhasset, N.Y. as members gathered to compete in a tennis tournament to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Last summer, Shelter Rock CC raised a record $53,000 for the Play for P.I.N.K. Organization. This year,…
The John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) hosted a Benefit Night this past week, bringing out stars of the tennis world for exhibition matches raising money for the Academy. In front of a packed crowd at Sportime Randall’s Island, 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal took on all-time great Lleyton Hewitt in the headline match, and…
Some of New York City’s premier celebrity chefs stepped out of the kitchen and onto the tennis courts of City View Racquet Club in Long Island City for a day of tennis, food and an overall good time. Put on by AYS Sports Marketing as a part of the Taste of Tennis Week, the Celebrity…
Architect Philip Rossillo and Builder John DeVito of 456 Development Group recently launched their latest project, 100 Crescent, during a sunset cocktail party to benefit Autism Speaks. Tennis Pro Cory Hubbard and 18-year-old rising star Abraham Asaba, who can serve at speeds that exceed 130 miles per hour, played on the rooftop tennis court. Hubbard is the…
The USTA has announced the names of 12 vocalists, all ages 14 and under, who will perform patriotic-themed songs prior to the night sessions of the 2015 U.S. Open, as well as on Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. The lineup for this year’s U.S. Open features talent from throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan…
The Women’s Amateur Division draw at the third installment of the 2015 Long Island Tennis Challenge, held in early August at Engineer’s Country Club, was one of the strongest fields the tournament has seen. It made for a highly competitive and well-balanced tournament. After a morning of intense matches in the Women’s Amateur Division, the…
Australian standout Nick Kyrgios has been added to the roster of stars competing at the Annual Johnny Mac Tennis Project Benefit Night, set for Wednesday, Aug. 26 at SPORTIME Stadium on Randall's Island. The 20-year-old Kyrgios will battle 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the featured singles match of the evening. Hall of Famer…
For tennis fans in America, the best way to catch the sport is by attending the U.S. Open. You get the opportunity to see your favorite tennis stars, build lasting memories and possibly even get their autograph! You’ll be able to delight in the dramatic twists and turns that comprise of such a major, and…