Later this summer, Simone Crames will set out to continue her remarkable record, and maintain a streak that spans more than a decade. For the last 12 years, Crames has won the Glen Oaks Country Club Ladies Singles Championship, and will be seeking lucky number 13 in August. “I believe my consistency and competitive spirit…
Last year, Coco Gauff experienced the greatest moment of her professional life right here in New York. With the eyes of the sporting world upon her, the American came back from a set down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the finals of the U.S. Open. The victory sealed the first major title…
In the summer, people from across Long Island and New York City flock to the Hamptons, to enjoy the sun, while sitting by the pool or ocean, and taking part in an array of outdoor activities. One of those activities, and perhaps its most popular, is tennis. It may be the favorite activity for Hamptons-goers,…
The John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) once again brought tennis players and college coaches together at its College Recruiting Combine, this time in a different location as SPORTIME Port Washington hosted the eighth annual event. Held at JMTA’s flagship location, SPORTIME Randall’s Island, for the last seven years, this year, the event was moved to…
The 2024 Long Island Tennis Magazine Summer Series continued with the Long Island Pickleball Challenge as doubles teams gathered together at SPORTIME Hempstead Lake on a beautiful Saturday morning to compete across three different divisions. The day featured great pickleball action on the court with a fun and social vibe off the court, as players…
The first Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge of the year brought nearly 100 players out to SPORTIME Quogue for the perfect combination of competitive tennis on the court and a fun social time off the court. Across the beautiful courts of SPORTIME Quogue on a sunny day in the Hamptons, teams in six different divisions…
One of the things that Syosset tennis has been known for over the years is the depth of its roster. No matter how tight a match is or the amount of pressure on, the Braves know it can count on anyone in the lineup to deliver a clutch performance. That theme was on display once…
At last year’s U.S. Open, local junior Blake Chang had the experience of a lifetime. The 12- year-old from Manhasset had the honor of presenting the trophy after the U.S. Open women’s singles final, and was on stage with champion Coco Gauff and runner-up Aryna Sabalenka. “It was incredible being on that court,” Chang recalls….
After a loss to conference rivals Roslyn, the Syosset Braves found themselves with a record of 4-2. It was an unfamiliar position for a program so used to winning, and with two early season defeats, the team’s seniors decided to say something. “After those two losses, no one wanted to lose again,” said senior co-captain…
Three years ago, Harshith and Shashank Pennabadi came up with a plan. For Harshith’s senior season, the brothers from Ward Melville would pair up and play doubles together in the county tournament with the goal of competing for a state title. That plan was put into action and came to fruition on Sunday morning at…