The USTA has announced its plans to create the new home for American tennis, a state-of-the-art facility at Lake Nona area in Orlando, Fla., that will enhance the sport at every level. The 100-plus court tennis center, which will house the USTA’s Community Tennis and Player Development divisions, will be divided into dedicated areas that will…
Each year, the USTA/Eastern LI Region selects winners for awards in many categories and recognizes the accomplishments of the area's top players over the past year. Award winners will receive their award at the USTA LI Awards Dinner, set for tonight, Tuesday, April 29 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, N.Y. Long Island Tennis Magazine…
USTA Serves, the national charitable foundation of the USTA, announced that it has partnered with healthcare company Johnson & Johnson and its Veteran Leadership Council to host six free Warrior and Family Tennis Day events this spring and summer in New York and Philadelphia. The tennis programs will serve as the first pilot programs to…
The USTA has launched a nationwide online and DVD audition for the eighth annual U.S. Open casting call. In addition, a live open casting call will be held at the Queens Theatre on July 8. Winners selected from these auditions will perform “America the Beautiful” live in Arthur Ashe Stadium during night sessions at the 2014…
Each year, the USTA/Eastern LI Region selects winners for awards in many categories and recognizes the accomplishments of the area's top players over the past year. Award winners will receive their award at the USTA LI Awards Dinner, set for Tuesday, April 29 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, N.Y. Long Island Tennis Magazine would like…
The USTA set a new Guinness World Record Sunday, with 406 enthusiastic kids ages 6-18 set the record for "Largest Tennis Lesson." Held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., the 30-minute lesson began at 9:00 a.m. with participation from several of the area’s largest tennis and education themed after…
The USTA has announced that, in conjunction with World Tennis Day on March 3, it will launch thousands of Tennis Play Events nationwide throughout the month of March. These events are designed to encourage families and children of all ages and skill levels to try tennis. To help garner excitement for the initiative and to inspire youth,…
The USTA announced it will present the Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham, N.J., with the USTA Organization Member of the Year Award. The Award is given annually to an organization that provides outstanding service to its members and to the local community. The club will be honored at the USTA Annual Meeting and Conference, March…
During the next couple months, the USTA will invite families and kids of all ages and skill levels to try tennis at local events and facilities across the country—encouraging kids to get on the court and into the game. Studies have shown that an early, positive experience in sports is vital to combating physical inactivity…
USTA Eastern will honor more than 35 juniors, adults and organizations on Jan. 25 as the Section hosts its Annual Awards Celebration at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in White Plains, N.Y. The adults and organizations at the Annual Dinner will be recognized for a number of ways that they helped grow tennis in the Section: From developing and coaching teams…