Djokovic's Comeback Caps Off Remarkable French Open Run

By Robbie Werdiger
Novak Djokovic battled back from two sets down against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday in what was a dramatic finish to a French Open that will not be forgotten. The world number one dug himself into a hole early on in the match which was partly due to discomfort from a tumble on the red clay in the...Read more

The New York Open: What Went Wrong

An outside shot at Nassau Coliseum which housed the New York Open for three years.
By Steven Kaplan
The thoughts expressed in this blog are that of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Long Island Tennis Magazine A storied, well-established ATP tournament came to Long Island and it seemed to have it all: a major venue (the newly renovated Nassau Coliseum), world-class players,...Read more

Tennis Tryouts During a Pandemic

Amanda Lerner (pictured right) with Roslyn teammate Emily Wivietsky (pictured left) at a high school charity event last year.
By Amanda Lerner
Amanda Lerner (pictured right) with Roslyn teammate Emily Wivietsky (pictured left) at a high school tennis charity event I think I speak on behalf of all high school tennis players when I say that going into this school year, tennis season seemed like the light at the end of the pandemic-created...Read more

Tennis and Wellness

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By Darrel Bielawski
On May 2, 2020, with hard work and preparation, confidence but uncertainty, the tennis courts were opened at North Hills Country Club. The tennis area resembled a barren wasteland more than that of a private club on Long Island, NY. There were no tables and chairs on the patio, no benches and water...Read more

Wild Cards to Watch Out For at 2020 U.S. Open

Brandon Nakashima competes during the 2020 World TeamTennis season. (Photo Credit: Ryan Loco/World TeamTennis)
By Stanly Shukhman
Earlier this month, the USTA announced the wild cards for the 2020 U.S. Open , headlined by three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray. However, the players that tennis fans should really be looking out for are the young American wildcards that have been given an opportunity to showcase their true...Read more

Still Tennis For Us

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By Jeremy Friedman
The outlook held fear that the US Open would close this year before its first day Flushing's jewel flushed away But even as the City’s marathon vanished, news reports say New York tennis still will be played in late summer 2020, just with new restrictions – and the stands empty ’19 saw 19-year-old...Read more

The Weekly Analogy: The Return of Serve

Illustration provided by Salomon Levy
By Salomon Levy
This week’s analogy is about one of the most important shots in the game but sometimes the one we train the less: The return of serve. We are talking here about a skill that looks like a forehand or a backhand but with some variations to adjust to the situation. We know that our opponent has total...Read more

The Weekly Analogy: Bake the Cake

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By Salomon Levy
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Time to Rally: What A Djoker

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By Steven Kaplan
Sports don't build character, they reveal it. And a lot was revealed about the character of the President of the ATP Tour Player’s Council, Novak Djokovic, as well as local tennis hero Noah Rubin, this week. While over 300 players joined an ATP zoom call to discuss this year's US Open, Djokovic was...Read more

Time to Rally: It Takes One to Know One

By Steven Kaplan
Famed statesman, epidemiologist and philanthropist Nick Kyrgios has said the USTA is being selfish by planning to play the US Open this year. Oh, wait. I might have overstated Kyrgios' qualifications. Let me start over. Highly ranked, and often sighted for misconduct, Nick Kygrios said, "I’ll get...Read more

Time to Rally: The Show Must Go On

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By Steven Kaplan
After many weeks of angst and indecision, it looks like the US Open will be played on time. It will be anything but business as usual and many of the biggest names in the sport will be missing. I say who cares? The sport is bigger than the stars. I hope everyone watches. The stars of tennis are...Read more

Time to Rally: The Disneyland of Tennis

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By Steven Kaplan
Arlen Kantarian could be the most important person in the history of US tennis whom you have never heard of. Kantarian, the former president of Radio City Music Hall and a top NFL executive, is a marketing genius. He was hired as CEO of professional tennis for the USTA from 2000 until he resigned...Read more
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