The New York Open will be the first and only tennis tournament to offer New Yorkers a unique opportunity to express their passion for tennis by competing for New York’s “Golden Apple” Award and earning recognition as one of New York’s best tennis players. Set for July 4-7, former Mayor David N. Dinkins will serve…
Late in the night on Sunday, Oct. 28, Hurricane Sandy roared through Long Island and the East Coast and destroyed everything in its path. Superstorm Sandy was officially only a Category One Storm, but what it lacked in force it made up for in sheer size and more effectively, timing. Had Sandy come through during…
The 13th Annual Jana Hunsaker Wheelchair Tennis Tournament finished up on June 9, as wheelchair tennis players from all over the country turned out to compete in this prestigious event at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Congratulations to all of the following winners in their respective divisions: â–ºWinner of the Men’s Wheelchair Open…
ATP has announced the passing of its Executive Chairman & President Brad Drewett on Friday in Sydney, Australia at the age of 54 following a battle with Motor Neurone Disease (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease). “We are deeply saddened to announce that Brad Drewett passed away at his home in Sydney, Australia,…
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…
Long Island Tennis Magazine and New York Tennis Magazine, the Ultimate Guides for New York and Long Island Tennis, are making final preparations for the 1st Annual New York Tennis Expo, set for Sunday, April 28, 2013 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, N.Y. The event will be free to…
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…
Youth Enrichment Services (YES), a USTA Community Tennis Association (CTA), has been providing underserved youth in West Islip, Brentwood, Bay Shore and Central Islip, N.Y. with tennis lessons for over four years. The mission of YES is to provide youth and their families with a safe and healthy environment to foster a higher quality of life, and they…
Marty Bloom and Sam Sporn, 19th Maccabiah USA Grand Masters Tennis Co-Chairs, have announced that Bob Litwin, International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Champion will coach the team and be assisted by Lonnie Mitchel, at the Games in July. The Grand Masters Division is for athletes aged 65 to 80+ years. After playing Tennis for Great Neck…
Long Island Tennis Magazine and New York Tennis Magazine are excited to announce that our full slate of exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and activities are set! We appreciate the support from the local and national tennis businesses who are participating and are excited about what a sold-out grassroots event shows towards tennis growth in the New York…