Long Island Tennis Magazine

08/01/2025

"Complications are bound to arise when developing and championing a tennis player. How we handle these complications dictates the future success or failure of the effort. As you attempt to solve problems, remember to treat others with respect. If both parties integrate faith and appreciation during interactions, overcoming difficulties and problematic events will become glorified symbols of your future triumphs..."

The latest article from Eldad Campbell of the Robbie Wagner's Tournament Training Center

READ -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/article/parent-vs-coach-complication/

07/01/2025

Former New York Open champion Reilly Opelka and former U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori will both be at the Delray Beach Open next month as they make their returns to the ATP Tour.

READ -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/article/former-champions-opelka-nishikori-include-delray-beach-open-in-comeback-schedules/

04/01/2025

Paige Wygodzki won the Girls 16s singles title at the United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) Winter National Championships in Florida this week.

The LI native won her quarterfinals, semifinals and final matches all in straight sets to bring home the title

31/12/2024

The Long Island Winter Pickleball Challenge will be held on Saturday, January 25 at Sportime Kings Park!

Five divisions of play, food and drinks provided and prizes for all winners, including being featured in the next edition of Long Island Tennis Magazine.

Register -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/events/liwinterchallenge/

30/12/2024

"There are many ways to get the tennis ball to go in a certain direction. Hitting the ball early or late, adjusting the angle of your racquet face, and positioning your body and shoulders are the most common..."

The latest Tip of the Week from Annacone Tennis Management, LLC

READ -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/tip-of-the-week-use-your-shoulders-to-direct-the-shot/

12/12/2024

Glen Cove native Sebastian Bielen captured the singles title, and paired with Juan Jose Neira Rodriguez to win the doubles title at the J60 ANAPOIMA COPA MESA DE YEGUAS in Colombia last week!

Robbie Wagner's Tournament Training Center USTA Eastern

10/12/2024

"We are excited and thrilled to hold this event every year. One of the greatest joys of my role at Eastern is watching the Showcase in action. I love seeing juniors develop connections with potential future coaches."

"The Showcase was extremely helpful to me when I was an aspiring college player, it allowed me to demonstrate my skills in front of college coaches and gave me the opportunity to meet and have a conversation with these coaches...Being on the other side at this year’s Showcase was truly a full-circle experience. I understood how critical it was for the players to make a strong impression on and off the court. As a coach, I was looking for players that not only had great skill on the court, but also had a great attitude to help them succeed at the collegiate level.”

“The showcase had great lectures that explained a lot of the recruitment platforms coaches use to look at players. What was also incredibly helpful was the talk that discussed the college essay. Before that, I was unfamiliar with what I’d do when I finally come to write it since I didn’t know much about the essay. On court I was thinking of practicing the discipline to perform under pressure, from the pressure of coaches and other people watching."

Last month, USTA Eastern held its annual College Showcase Day, connecting high school tennis players and their parents with college coaches, an integral event for the college recruitment process here in our Section.

READ -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/article/usta-eastern-welcomes-in-coaches-parents-and-players-for-annual-college-showcase-day/

10/12/2024

02/12/2024

Commack Tennis at the Long Island Tennis Magazine Thanksgiving Challenge

02/12/2024

Another sold-out event for the Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge Series, as the Thanksgiving Challenge was held at Sportime Syosset on Saturday, featuring four divisions of play, with great times on and off the court.

Congratulations to the winners:

Men's Doubles 7.0-7.5: Ed Mulhern / Ray Omid

Men's Doubles 8.0-8.5: Albert Cheng / Robert Cheng

Women's Doubles 7.0-7.5: Jieying Mao / Anna Tortorici

Women's Doubles 8.0-8.5: Onalee Batcheller / Gabrielle Vailiant

25/11/2024

Alexis Wu and Daniella Yogumyan of Sportime Lynbrook both competed in the USTA L4 event in the Girls 12s singles division at Centercourt Club and Sports.

Wu finished in third place while Yogumyan finished in fifth.

25/11/2024

“I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net as my coach."

Andy Murray may be retired from playing tennis, and is now entering the coaching field, and he will be Novak Djokovic's coach beginning Down Under in 2025.

READ -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/article/djokovic-names-andy-murray-new-coach-ahead-of-2025/

Photo Credit: Kenneth B. Goldberg

25/11/2024

Jack Kennedy will play his college tennis at the University of Virginia. The Huntington native, a junior, verbally committed to join the Cavaliers in 2026.

21/11/2024

The local tennis community boasts some of the top coaches in the world, and with this wealth of talent available, Long Island Tennis Magazine took the opportunity to pick the brains of some of these coaches.

These coaches share their thoughts on a wide variety of tennis topics and issues, ranging from junior tennis to the professional game.

Our 2024 Coaches Roundtable -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/article/2024-coaches-roundtable/

20/11/2024

“I want to be one of the best tennis players at each age I turn,” he says. “I want to play Carlos Alcaraz one day. Why not me?”

Our latest junior player spotlight profiles nine-year-old Reagan Chou, a dedicated tennis player who inspires others with his social media presence.

“Why not me? Why not you? Why not us?”

READ -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/article/junior-player-spotlight-reagan-chou/

19/11/2024

What's the best way to work off that Thanksgiving meal next month? Playing in the Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge at Sportime Syosset on Saturday, November 30.

Four divisions of play, food and drinks provided, happy hour and more!

See flyer below for more information, and use the link below to register. Contact 516-409-4444 or [email protected] for more information!

REGISTER -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/events/2024thanksgivingchallenge/

19/11/2024

“It’s amazing, it’s my first title in Italy and it means so much to me. It’s something very special. I just tried to understand what works best for each opponent, trying to play my best possible tennis. That was the key. It was a very high-level tournament from my side. At times, I couldn’t have played better, so I am very happy.”

Jannik Sinner capped off his dominant 2024 season by winning the ATP Finals in his home country of Italy.

READ -> https://longislandtennismagazine.com/article/sinner-caps-season-with-atp-finals-title/

Photo Credit: Darren Carroll/USTA

19/11/2024

The Commack Varsity Girls' Tennis team continued its good work in the community as the girls held an Adaptive Tennis Clinic for their classmates with disabilities, providing an afternoon of tennis fun!

Jackie Clark