New York Tennis Magazine September / October 2025

literary corner

Second Serve By Roscoe Tanner

Reviewed by Bisrat Saint-George & Abril Martinez Yee

This book is available to buy on Amazon

SecondServe, the second book about former American tennis star Roscoe Tanner, is a candid, introspective look at his life on and off the court. A very compelling new book release that should resonate with both tennis enthusiasts and general readers alike.

In this powerful memoir, Tanner revisits the highlights of his professional career, including his unforgettable Wimbledon final against Björn Borg, as well as the personal challenges he faced, after his professional playing days were over. Each chapter of the book is marked with honesty, reflection, and a unique perspective on the world of professional sports. It was refreshing to see some great names of his era come alive. From Jimmy Connors, whom he has known since childhood, to Arthur Ashe, his doubles partner for 5 years, John McEnroe, who also played for his alma mater, Stanford University, and his friendship with the late Vitas Gerulaitis.

While one would expect Tanner to dwell on his legendary 153 mph serve

record, that stood for almost 30 years, and which in some circles, is still considered unbroken, Tanner, instead takes the reader into the depth of his life, weaving through the threads of family life, the start of a tennis program at Stanford University, his interactions with his parents, incarcerations, and different time periods of his life.

What is fascinating about the book

is that Tanner tells a story that keeps flowing right from the first sentence in the first chapter. The reader sees how his relationships with his ex-wives are built up and how they also gradually disintegrate. His lack of acknowledgment of a "love child," which did not come for many decades, and his ultimate attempt to make things right by his children.

Tanner's story reminds me of the caption in a 2020 article that caught my attention, as I was trying to get some information online. “Converse, the rise and fall and rise again" was a captivating article about a major brand that is now part of NIKE. Roscoe Tanner’s book, “Second Serve," reminds me of that caption and the brand’s story, because it captures similar scenarios from greatness to failures and a rebound.

This book is a must-read for tennis fans and others who enjoy non-fiction but with the pace of an interesting story filled with twists and turns about life itself, and a remarkable comeback that started from the most unexpected place in the Grand Canyon state.

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Highlights

Table Of Contents

2025 U.S. Open Preview

Tennis stars arrive in Big Apple for world’s biggest tennis event See page 28

4A One-Stop Shop Centercourt Expanding Beyond Tennis and Becoming A Leader in Pickleball and Padel Spaces By Brian Coleman

8Beyond the Baseline: The Trivedis, Tennis Partners and Business Partners For Life By Brian Coleman

12At The Net: Karl & Lilian Poling, CourtSense By Brian Coleman

16Q&A With Chris Lewit: Examining The Benefits Of The Spanish Method, And What American Tennis Players Can Learn

20Coaching Spotlight: Arcadi Edelman, MatchPoint NYC By Anastasiia Volkova

40Taste of Tennis Celebrates 25th Anniversary in NYC

44Junior Player Spotlight: Lillien Weiss & Luanna Carmo, Ross School Tennis Center By Brian Coleman

48Young Hopefuls Attempt To Win “Little Mo” Slam And Bring Home Largest Trophy In Junior Tennis By Brian Coleman

502025 New York City Girls’ High School Preview

Features

1NYTM’s Literary Corner, Second Serve By Roscoe Tanner

11Dwight Global Online: The Right Fit For Scholar Athletes

15Sustainable Style Meets Tennis Performance: inPhorm’s Creative Director Saad Hajidin Serves Up Eco-Forward Fashion

23More Than 30 Years In, High Country Still Going Strong

24USTA Eastern Metro Region Update

27Strong On The Court By Josie Underwood

42Revolutionizing Tennis Training: Aligning Practices With Match Play Realities By Gaurang

43Filling The Buckets By Andy Wegman

46Metro Adult League Update By Ainslie Ellis

52The Five Greatest Tennis Films Of All-Time By Dr. Tom Ferraro

53I Suck: How To Tame Negative Self-Talk By Rob Polishook

54How AI and Technology Could Finally End Cheating In Junior Tennis By Chris Lewit

55Embracing The Pressure By Nikki Carnovale

Photo credit: Mike Lawrence/USTA

A One-Stop Shop:

Centercourt Expanding Beyond Tennis and Becoming A Leader in Pickleball and Padel Spaces

By Brian Coleman

Akeyfactor of any successful business is meeting the needs of its customers. And being at the forefront of innovation to stand out among its competitors is of the utmost importance.

That’s no different for a tennis academy, especially as we have seen the rise of pickleball popularity in the last several years. Rather than pushing back against other racquet and paddle sports, it’s important for faculty to embrace them, and expand to welcome in more people.

That is just what Centercourt Club & Sports has done. The New Jerseybased academy has been a leader in

tennis in the Northeast and has been the home of top-tier talent, and is now becoming a one-stop shop for tennis, pickleball and padel, rebranding as Centercourt Racquet Sports. In doing so, they’re becoming one of, if not the, only place in the Northeast that offers all three sports.

“It goes back to the COVID era, when pickleball really picked up, and when we thought that we need to branch out,” said Conrad Singh, CEO of Centercourt. “We leaned into it, and created an indoor, air-conditioned facility that our members loved. It’s really taken off, and five years later our pickleball programming is really booming.”

The pickleball facility is the largest in the area, and Centercourt offers all types of programming, including open play, leagues, clinics, lessons, tournaments, social events, parties and more. They balance both the competitive aspect of pickleball, but also the social side of the sport, the component that has elevated its popularity.

“In the beginning we just had a couple members, and now, especially during the indoor season, we have massive groups that come in during the mornings, a different group will come in in the early afternoon, and those groups

have only gotten bigger over the years,” said Ari Zuckerman, the Vice President of Centercourt Club & Sports. “We do offer leagues, and every couple of months we run these huge weekend-long tournaments, where we get about 200 people playing. They’re awesome, we have a fun atmosphere going on in the lobby with some food and entertainment, so even if you lose, you can go up to the lobby and have some fun.”

Zuckerman has helped usher in dynamic scheduling for Centercourt’s dedicated red ball facility, so any time those short courts aren’t being used for red ball programming, its available to pickleball players.

And while the clientele for pickleball remains primarily adults, the eventual goal is to create a junior program for pickleball, especially if local schools add pickleball offerings to their interscholastic sports.

“We’d love to get to a point where, similar to tennis, we have hundreds of young kids that come after school to play tennis, we’d love to be able to do that for pickleball as well,” added Singh. “That’s one of the things we have in the process, and we want to expand it to have more younger people playing. “

And Centercourt is leading the charge in terms of bringing padel more into the mainstream. Back in 2023, the higher-ups at Centercourt, led by Singh and Centercourt CFO Matthew Rizzuto, discussed the idea of bringing padel into the fold. One of their top tennis pros, Alvaro Quintana, is a native of Spain where the sport is extremely popular.

“He knew a lot about padel, he put together a background of the sport,

why we should do it, how it’s played; everything,” recalls Singh. “We continued to work on the idea, and in May 2024, we opened up the first padel club in New Jersey. There are a couple others in the Northeast, like Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Connecticut, but we wanted to be the first to market here in New Jersey, and we were.”

Quintana has been at the forefront of padel becoming a sought after sport at Centercourt’s Morristown location. The social component of

padel has helped elevate its popularity among the club’s clientele, enjoying themed events and special nights.

“It’s a very easy sport to pick up. It’s a mix between tennis and squash, and even if you don’t have any racquet or paddle skills when you start, you can start competing on your first day and have fun,” said Quintana. “We’re building a great community here and people love to hang out, have some food and drinks. We have a lot of members here who have found new friends and embraced the padel community we’ve created.”

Centercourt has seen a growth in padel as people transition from platform tennis, with the sport’s similarities lending itself to that. There are a number of country clubs in the area that feature platform tennis, and Centercourt founder Clay Bibbee, who is a former National Champion in platform tennis, has brought many people from that world into the padel one.

“What we’re finding is that a lot of players from those clubs, as soon as it starts raining, they want to come straight to padel and utilize our indoor facilities,” Singh said. “So we have seen that tennis, platform tennis, pickleball, etc. have all fed into each other, and people embrace that faster-paced fun sport. Padel is a workout, it really challenges your fitness. I played a match the other day, and I was moving like crazy. You can play pickleball for an hour and not feel like you got much of a workout, but you play a 30-minute padel match and you are sweating.”

Much like corporate leagues that

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exist for tennis in New York City, Centercourt will soon be introducing a corporate league for padel.

“In Spain, that system is working pretty well, and those leagues where players from different companies compete against each other are huge,” said Quintana. “We want to bring that model here, and start implementing that as soon as we can.”

Centercourt has taken the successful model of its tennis programming to reach into the pickleball and padel worlds, and is applying what has made it thrive in tennis to those sports. Being innovative has always been a priority for Bibbee, and so by

rebranding as Centercourt Racquet Sports, it is offering all three sports under one umbrella. They also

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“A big challenge

was sometimes on a website you can miss offerings, so you may not even realize that pickleball and padel programming was

to you. We’ve done a lot of research to tap into what works, and spent a lot of time educating ourselves, and putting the right people in the right places to be as diverse as we can.”

beyondthebaseline

Tennis Partners, and Business Partners, For Life: The Trivedis

By Brian Coleman

ForChintan and Pavitra Trivedi, coowners of Nassau Tennis & Sports Center, it’s impossible not to be romantic about tennis. More than 30 years ago their journey began on a court in the small Indian town where they both lived, as Chintan was a tennis coach and Pavitra was taking a lesson.

“I don’t think I could have imagined we would be where we are today, but I did envision us both working hard and earning all of our success together,” reflects Pavitra. “I knew the road to achieve our goals was tough,

but that as long as we were together, it would never be impossible. Through love and time, all is achievable.”

What began as one coach giving one player a lesson has blossomed into a lifelong partnership, one that has overcome cultural differences and moves to multiple countries. After leaving India, they first moved to Canada before arriving here in New York. Throughout their journey, the two have remained steadfast in their commitment to one another, which has helped them thrive not only as a couple, but also as business partners.

The ability to juggle being both life partners and business partners is a difficult one, but one that the Trivedi’s have managed to make it work.

“I believe one of the key elements that has worked for the last 25 years of our journey is trust between each other, and respecting each other’s space,” Pavitra added. “I think we have figured out each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and complement each other, instead of simply supplementing advice. In doing so, we have essentially integrated the two seamlessly into everything we do; in

the sense that our personal and business life have been so thoroughly intertwined with each other they blend in easily. We could be at one moment talking about what’s for dinner tonight or who will pick the kids up, and then switch to talking about how to handle the upcoming winter season at Nassau Tennis & Sports Center, and how to make it better and more successful in all facets.”

That balance has gone a long way in making them successful in business but also keeping them together as a tightknit family, along with their two children, Riya and Rishabh. Nassau Tennis & Sports Center is one of the business ventures the Trivedi’s have undertaken in addition to Chintan’s Real Estate business and Pavitra being a lawyer.

sales, and are part of the RE/MAX Circle of Legends Award Winner which is given to those who have been with the RE/MAX network for more than 10 years and earned more than $10 million in commissions.

Together, the two have helped transform Nassau Tennis into a thriving business, helping modernize the facility and adding a number of new initiatives to help revive the club into a top destination for tennis players on Long Island.

Chintan gives his wife much of the credit for the direction in which Nassau has gone since they started it a few years ago.

“I’m the one who orchestrated taking over the business, but my wife is the one who has executed our vision here,” he says. “She’s the manager, she is in charge of hiring the staff and training them; she handles the nittygritty and the day-to-day stuff at the club. People joke about it, but it’s true, everyone knows who the real boss here is. Not because she’s my wife, but because she is the one in charge here. She’s truly the backbone of the business.”

Under its new management and

spearheaded by Pavitra, Nassau Tennis has adjusted with the ever changing tide of tennis here on Long Island. They have implemented UTR tournament and other match plays, instituted an easy booking system that allows customers to book courts and lessons, increased pay for teaching professionals, and infrastructure upgrades such as additional lights and upgrading the clubhouse for its customers to enjoy.

“Nassau Tennis is such a great place to play because we have all of the amenities of a country club, plus indoor courts with always-maintained clay surfaces, as well as amazing and experienced professionals who offer group and private lessons,” Pavitra added. “We are constantly offering promotions and packages to appeal to our vast customer base and ensure we are always providing them with the best experience possible.”

And outside of tennis, the Trivedis continue to thrive in the real estate world, and expanded beyond commercial real estate to the residential market as well. They work as The Trivedi Team at RE/MAX In The City, and have been in business together for more than 20 years.

In that time, they have participated in multi billion dollars worth of overall

“We service most real estate markets in the world through the RE/MAX International network which covers 200+ countries and all 50 states,” Chintan said. “Our motto is simple: ‘We make your buying, selling or leasing easier.’ Our success comes from doing the hard work and our constant pursuit of excellence.”

In total, they have conducted more than 4,000 transactions. Currently, the Trivedi’s have a beautiful property for sale in East Hampton which features a spectacular hard tennis court, pool, and zipline, making it the perfect tennis dream home.

While they don’t hit the courts the same amount as they used to, tennis will always be an integral component of their lives, and a key element in their story, while also passing that love of tennis onto their kids.

“I unfortunately don’t play tennis like I used to anymore due to my ankle injury, but I do play from time to time with my family for fun and enjoy it,” said Pavitra. “I plan to start playing more so I can begin to be competitive with my family; we believe that tennis is a sport that can be played for life and that’s exactly what Chintan and I intend to do with our kids. They love tennis. They both play; our oldest daughter Riya attends Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business, while our younger son Rishabh is a senior in high school. Both have big dreams

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and we are happy to dream with them, and each has been amazingly supportive to our success. They truly have supported and sacrificed a lot in their childhood, and taken on lots of responsibilities to help us get to the next level. Our kids have always been kind and hardworking, and we know they will go on to do amazing things. Our parents have supported us as well; they allowed us to come to this country to start a new path together.”

The Trivedi’s journey is an inspiring one that embodies everything that is great about this country, as an immigrant couple arrived here in the States and created successful lives. It all began with tennis, and the sport of a lifetime continues to be a part of their relationship, helping forge a bond, and spread their love of tennis to the people in their community.

Dwight Global Online: The Right Fit for Scholar-Athletes

Hasyour child ever felt pulled between tennis and school?

Having time to dedicate to tennis makes all the difference in maintaining a competitive edge, but the traditional, in-person school day can limit a player’s options. Dwight Global Online School, the online program of Dwight School on New York’s Upper West Side, offers a solution. Dwight Global’s flexible scheduling allows players to maintain rigorous practice, travel and competition schedules, while pursuing academic excellence and joining an energetic, exciting school community.

Blended and flexible online learning

At Dwight Global, students can attend Dwight online classes from home, their tennis center or on the— road safely, effectively, and flexibly. And because enrollment in Dwight Global gives students access to the thriving, friendly Dwight School community around the world, students are also able to visit Dwight School’s physical campuses—in New York, London, Shanghai, Seoul, and Dubai for in-person experiences, whenever and wherever it’s safe to do so.

Dwight Global focuses on the whole student, incorporating their interests and needs into their curriculum. Whether your student is interested in Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccalaureate Curriculum, or their own personalized course of study, they’ll be participating in a rigorous curriculum, with classes that are NCAA-approved (so they pass all

the required standards for entry into Division I and II schools).

Teachers that understand Dwight’s expert faculty encourage Dwight’s students to believe in their own talents, follow their hearts and take intellectual risks. They understand every student has unique challenges when it comes to balancing their academic and professional —careersand they’re passionate about supporting students in achieving their goals!

Specialized college guidance

Starting in Grade 9, Dwight college counselors work closely with players to prepare them for the college admissions process. While some athletes head straight to the pros, Dwight has a long tradition of placing graduates in leadership

roles at top college athletic programs. Admissions officers recognize the difference between a prestigious Dwight Diploma and other online-only programs.

The Dwight Global difference for scholarathletes

• Students can pursue tennis without compromising their academics.

• Dwight’s faculty are experts in their fields and dedicated to personalizing the Dwight Global experience for every student.

• Students and teachers achieve deeper learning through small class sizes and college-style seminars.

• We are laser-focused on collegereadiness and building lifelong skills.

• We have a 145-plus year track record of admissions to top universities.

Long-term leadership in academics and athletics

Dwight’s Chancellor Stephen Spahn has 50 years of visionary leadership in global education and was himself an All-American basketball player at Dartmouth College. Dwight’s vice chancellor, Blake Spahn, was captain of the undefeated 1994 Ivy League Champion Columbia University Men’s Tennis team, and knows first-hand the demands on today’s scholar-athletes.

We invite you to contact Admissions@Dwight.Global, call (212) 724-2420 or visit our website at www.Dwight.Global to start crafting a personalized academic path for your child today.

Forthe Polings, tennis has always been an integral part of life. Growing up as the daughter and son of a dedicated collegiate tennis coach, Karl and Lilian have had a racquet in their hands since they can remember.

“Growing up, tennis was a big part of my life,” said Lilian. “Both my parents played in college, and my dad was a college coach, so my brother and I spent a lot of time at the courts both playing and watching tennis. My dad would play this game with us where he would try and roll the ball past us.”

Karl added:

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Karl & Lilian Poling CourtSense

“I was always surrounded by the game. I think I learned to ride a bike on the tennis courts, and I’d watch my dad’s team play their matches. I don’t remember exactly when I started tennis, I just remember every day after school, my sister and I would go to the tennis courts and hit with my dad. I believe we started at like 15 minutes a day because he didn’t want to over-do it with us, but that always left us wanting to do more.”

From an early age, James “Jim” Poling would play various tennis games

with his children, teaching them the value of winning and losing, but doing so in a light-hearted way.

“We would always play this half-court approach game my dad called ‘beat the creature’ where my brother and I would team up against him,” Lilian recalls. “If he won, we would do the dishes, and if we won, we got to eat ice cream. We ate a lot of ice cream but looking back, I think my dad might have lost on purpose because he wanted ice cream too.”

Jim Poling was a decorated collegiate coach that included stops at Mississippi State, South Alabama, Tulsa, Rollins, and finally Army, where he coached for 20 years. His dedication to the sport and his players, and his generous spirit, earned him the 2024 USTA Eastern Leslie J. Fitz Gibbon Man of the Year Award.

Unfortunately, Poling passed away last June, and he received the award posthumously.

“He was a bit of an everyman,” Jim’s wife Marianne said. “He definitely cared about anyone who was in his orbit. No matter who you were, he treated you with kindness and respect. He loved tennis, he loved people and he loved coaching. I think that’s why he was so good at it.”

Poling’s legacy lives on through the players he coached, and through Karl and Lilian, who because of Jim’s caring spirit, and not being overbearing on them, allowed his children to find their love and passion for tennis on their own. Two of those players he coached during his decades-long career were Gordon Uehling and Ognen Nikolovski,

who competed together on the Rollins team in the early 90s. The impact he had on the two of them was immeasurable, and they remained close long after the two of them finished their collegiate careers.

When Uehling founded CourtSense Tennis Training Center in New Jersey and Nikolovski became the General Manager, Poling trusted them with the training and development needs of Karl and Lilian.

“Coach Poling was very passionate about the game, and during our time together he was really driven, and wanted to improve every player on the team. What was special about him was also that he really tried to reach each player individually off the court and help them grow as a person,” said Nikolovski. “I can honestly say that our relationship grew much more once we graduated as he was very proactive about staying in touch, and made sure we knew that he was there for us for any type of support. The unique thing was that once he left Rollins College and got the job at West Point, he was relatively close to our CourtSense facilities, and we got to help his kids grow on and off the court, which was a full circle moment.”

Karl and Lilian trained at CourtSense during their formative years, and it was on those courts and inside those facilities that their tennis games really began to thrive.

“I told my parents I wanted to take tennis seriously and wanted to be homeschooled to be able to train more. So my dad took me to a try out at an academy but I didn’t really feel a connection there,” Lilian said. “On the way home, my dad decided to make one more stop, and we stopped at CourtSense. We talked with Ogi, and the following week I was playing there. I loved it. CourtSense has been a huge part of my development, and my coaches have been a huge reason why

I have continued to play after college as well.”

Karl, being the younger brother, started playing at CourtSense soon after Lilian did.

“I remember going there sometime to pick Lilian up, but I didn’t join there until a little later,” he said. “The first connection was definitely through my dad coaching Gordon and Ogi, and once we got there it really felt like a family, and I have a lot of fond memories at CourtSense.”

Lilian would go on to play collegiately at Boise State before finishing her career at Mississippi State, while Karl would play at Princeton before transferring to North Carolina. After decorated collegiate careers, both of

them are now competing on the professional tour. Karl is currently ranked 630th in singles on the ATP Tour, while Lilian is ranked 814th on the WTA Tour in singles.

When they aren’t traveling for tournaments, they use CourtSense as their home training base, continuing to put their trust in Gordon, Ogi and the team there.

“I think I am where I am in a large part because of CourtSense,” said Karl. “They have helped me so much with my understanding of the game, and how to approach things the right way to improve and succeed. As I play professionally now, I am on the road quite a bit, but I go back whenever I can to train out of there. I feel like I am improving a lot at CourtSense, and that is one of the big things that keeps me going, knowing that if I steadily improve, I have a shot of climbing the rankings and making this a career. I’ll be at CourtSense probably 1-2 weeks out of every month, and then the rest will be tournaments on the road.”

Lilian was at CourtSense for a big part of the summer before heading off to Europe and Africa for tournaments.

“I just got done spending a month training there, and then will leave for a month for tournaments and then come back for two weeks or so to train, and then go on the road for a bit and come back. So I am there quite often,” said Lilian. “It has been super beneficial because I’m learning that going on the road for too long without a coach is hard, and I start to develop some bad habits. It’s been really important for my tennis that I go back there and have my coach Asher [Salam] help clean everything up, and also add things to my game. They have a great fitness program so it’s good to go back, get a

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training block in and get my body stronger and in the best shape to compete.”

Like any siblings, Karl and Lilian were competitive with each other while growing up, which at times brought out the best in each other, but also the worst. There was a time when their mom Marianne wouldn’t even let them play together because they would just fight.

But as both have gotten older, they appreciate the fact that they have been so close to somebody who understands what it’s like being a high-level tennis player, and all that comes with it. As each continues to embark on their professional tennis journeys, they have someone who they can talk to who gets it.

“We have been able to play some of the same tournaments together which has been really fun, and it is always

nice to have him there at my matches coaching me if he’s not playing, and I always enjoy being in his corner and watching him play,” said Lilian. “I think it’s also great to have someone close to you that you can talk to about the ups and downs because he understands what I am going through and how it feels, and vice-versa.”

“Growing up there were definitely times where my sister and I were a little too competitive. I think we both wanted to be better and to beat the other, but we both matured enough to be able to practice together,” Karl said. “Since then, I think it has been extremely beneficial to have a sibling taking the same path as you, and you also have a built-in practice partner as well as a second set of eyes to see how things unfold. Pro tennis is difficult, so just to have people around you who

understand it helps a lot.”

As the two continue to make their mark as professional players, they will not only do their best to represent the Poling name in the best way possible, but also serve as ambassadors for CourtSense, as they embody its values and what it means to not only be the best tennis players they can be, but also the best people they can be.

“They are great human beings in every aspect, on and off the court. They have different personalities, but both of them have always been hard working, humble, kind and respectful, being both coachable but also competitive,” Nikolovski added. “Regardless of how their tennis careers end up, I have no doubt they they will do great in every aspect of their lives, and make a positive difference in whatever environments they are in.”

Sustainable Style Meets Tennis Performance

inPhorm's Creative Director Saad Hajidin Serves Up Eco-Forward Fashion

WhenLong Island tennis players step onto the court, they want more than just performance—they want style that reflects their values. inPhorm delivers exactly that: sustainable tennis fashion that doesn't compromise on elegance or function.

Beyond

the Baseline Creative Director Saad Hajidin founded inPhorm to fill a crucial gap in the market. “We realized there was a significant need for clothing that was both stylish and responsibly produced,” explains Hajidin. “Fashion can be a force for good.”

The brand's commitment to sustainability runs deep. inPhorm partners with manufacturers using solar panels and wastewater recycling systems, while maintaining strict human rights and fair wage standards. For tennis players who care about their environmental impact, this makes inPhorm an obvious choice.

Performance

seamlessly from court to country club. Each piece features thoughtful details: hidden waistbands, quick-dry technology, and sophisticated color palettes that work from baseline to boardroom. It's tennis fashion that refuses to compromise.

That Performs inPhorm's tennis collection exemplifies this philosophy. It’s popular Tennis Classic 13½" Flounce Skirt and Kai 17" Pleated Skirt are crafted from recycled polyester blends offering fourway stretch, moisture-wicking properties and UPF 50+ sun protection. The Bridget Racer Back Tennis Tank ($90) transitions

Women Leading Change

Perhaps most impressive is inPhorm's commitment to female empowerment. With 98% of the team being women, the brand doesn't just talk about equality—they live it. “Women bring unique perspectives that enrich our decision-making,” Hajidin notes. “Empowering women drives business success.”

The Future Is Now

For tennis enthusiasts who believe their clothing choices should reflect their values, inPhorm offers more than premium athletic wear—it offers a statement. Every serve in an inPhorm skirt supports sustainable fashion. Every match in it’s moisture-wicking tops advances a more equitable future. As the sport evolves, inPhorm continues pushing boundaries, proving that eco-forward design enhances rather than compromises performance and style.

Experience inPhorm's tennis collection at inphormnyc.com—Where Performance Meets Purpose!

Q&A With Chris Lewit

Examining The Benefits of The Spanish Method, and What American Tennis Players Can Learn

CarlosAlcaraz is at the pinnacle of tennis, as a five-time major champion who has reached the spot of world number one. His success comes on the heels of the illustrious career of Rafael Nadal, the 22-time major champion. Both players hail from Spain, and represent the success that nation has had in producing top-tier tennis talent, a list that goes well beyond Alcaraz and Nadal.

Chris Lewit is a native of New York City who played collegiately at Cornell, and now runs his own high-performance tennis academy in Vermont. Lewit has spent many years, and has made numerous trips to Spain to study from the

best coaches and learn at the best academies there. He has utilized that knowledge to publish two books on the subject of the Spanish Method, and incorporates it into his teaching.

“While Spain currently has 8 players in the ATP top 100—a drop from its alltime highs—the country has become one of the world’s premier training destinations for foreign tennis players,” says Lewit. “So, despite fewer native Spanish players at the top, the Spanish Method continues to prove its effectiveness globally by producing numerous foreign-born successful players in the top 100.”

New York Tennis Magazine sat down

By Brian Coleman

with Lewit to learn more about The Spanish Method, how coaches can implement its teachings in their own coaching, and what has made it such a success.

NYTM: Can you talk about how you came to travel to Spain and study the Spanish Method? What led to that in the beginning?

Lewit: In the early 2000s, I found myself fascinated—almost obsessed—with what was happening in Spanish tennis. At that time, Spain, a countr y of only about 45 million people, had an astonishing 10–15 players ranked in the ATP top 100. This wasn’t a coincidence or a lucky streak; it

was a sustained wave of excellence.

I admired their grit, their warrior spirit, and the way they fought for every point. Players like Rafael Nadal, Carlos Moyá, and Sergi Bruguera seemed to embody a unique blend of mental toughness and tactical intelligence—plus, they had these devastating forehands that could completely dismantle an opponent. I couldn’t help but wonder: How does a country that small produce such a conveyor belt of world-class talent? My curiosity became a mission. I wanted to see for myself how they trained, what methods they used, and how their culture shaped their approach to the game. That’s what ultimately led me to travel to Spain and immerse myself in studying what’s now known as the Spanish Method.

NYTM: Simply put, what is the Spanish Method? In layman’s terms, how would you describe it?

Lewit: In simple terms, the Spanish

Method is a style of training and playing tennis built around six main pillars:

• Forehand with heavy topspin: The main weapon; players build patterns to hit it often and dictate play.

• Consistency: Relentless shot tolerance; low unforced errors over long rallies.

• Movement & footwork: Precise positioning and balance to prepare for the next shot.

• Defense: The ability to retrieve, reset, and turn defense into offense.

• Suffering & warrior mindset: Embracing physical and mental battles; thriving in adversity

• Fitness superiority: Endurance, strength, and recovery to maintain peak level deep into matches.

Within these pillars, there are variations in philosophy and drills from legendary Spanish coaches but these six core elements are the common foundation across the country.

NYTM: What do you think makes it such an effective way to teach tennis?

Lewit: The Spanish Method works so

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well because it’s holistic—it doesn’t just teach strokes, it builds the entire competitor. It's also a relatively simple method to implement:

• Strong foundation: Players learn to be consistent before being flashy, so their games hold up under pressure.

• Clear identity: The heavy topspin forehand and relentless baseline game give them a reliable “go-to” weapon.

• Universal adaptability: By mastering movement, defense, and offense, they can compete on any surface (though it was born on clay).

• Mental edge: The “suffering” mindset trains players to outlast opponents mentally as much as physically.

• Physical readiness: Fitness training ensures they can maintain intensity through long matches and tournaments.

• Proven coaching lineage: Legendary coaches pass down methods refined over decades, so the system evolves but the core remains intact.

It’s effective because it doesn’t rely on one magic drill—it creates complete players who can solve problems and win matches in many ways. American tennis coaches can learn a lot from the Spanish approach, and in fact many already have—coaches in the U.S. and worldwide have successfully incorporated Spanish principles, sometimes even using resources like my book as a guide.

While many American coaches have already embraced these elements, continuing to deepen the focus on these pillars—especially the combination of movement, big forehand, and relentless effort—will help cultivate the kind of allaround, resilient players that have made Spain a tennis powerhouse.

NYTM: How does such a relatively small European country produce so many top champions? Lewit: It’s a mix of hard work, luck, genetics, and historical timing. The democratic liberation of Spain opened up new opportunities, but even before that, Franco’s obsession with tennis led to major investments in infrastructure during the 1970s. The preparations for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics also brought significant funding and facility

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NYTM: What makes Carlos Alcaraz such a great representative of the Spanish method?

Lewit: Carlos Alcaraz is a fantastic example of the Spanish Method because he embodies its core principles so clearly. While he clearly retains all these classic assets, I call his game “Spanish Method 2.0” because he has added important modern elements like an effective net game, strong transition play, and the ability to take the ball early—all of

which make his overall package even more versatile and dangerous. Plus, he’s benefited from the guidance of coaches steeped in that tradition, including Toni Cascales early in his career, which helped reinforce those pillars. Altogether, Alcaraz is a modern embodiment of that gritty, skilled, and physically and mentally strong style that the Spanish Method champions, with an evolved game that fits today’s faster style of play.

NYTM: You recently published Secrets of Spanish Tennis 2.0, the follow up to your original book on the method. Why is this book a valuable tool for coaches to learn from?

Lewit: I recently published Secrets of Spanish Tennis 2.0 as a fully updated follow-up to the original 2014 edition. This new version is a valuable tool for coaches, parents, and players because it’s written in a clear, straightforward way—making it

easy to read, understand, and apply. The book includes new chapters that reflect the latest insights and evolution of the Spanish Method, keeping the content fresh and relevant. One of the standout features is the extensive drills section, which compiles many of the most famous and effective drills used by top Spanish coaches. To make learning even easier, these drills are organized and demonstrated on my YouTube channel (youtube.com/chrislewit), so readers can see them in action and implement them with confidence. The book also recommends many of the top Spanish tennis academies, with reviews and insights from coaches who discuss their methods firsthand. Additionally, it delves into the rich history behind Spanish tennis, providing important cultural and developmental context. Altogether, it’s a practical resource designed to help anyone involved in tennis unlock the secrets behind Spain’s tennis success.

ArcadiEdelman is a coach at MatchPoint NYC, but this isn’t just the story of a coach.

It’s the story of a man who still walks onto the court in New York every day, in sweltering 95-degree heat racket in hand, watching a child’s reaction as attentively as he did half a century ago.

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How Arcadi Edelman Shapes Champions and Leaders

By Anastasiia Volkova

A man who lived through war, survived evacuation and was forged in the Soviet sports system, who has persevered through that to raise a whole generation of champions.

Edelman speaks fast, always with a smile and a joke, but his words carry a solid core of wisdom. He comes from a generation that knew how to endure and work “at 100%.” He doesn’t believe in days off — not even on New Year’s as he has been known to gather his students on the holiday and offer training sessions.

“I live the lives of my students. And as long as I can hold a racket, I’ll step onto the court,” he said. “Because I want to unlock players’ potential and help them realize it.”

A Lifelong Journey: From Hockey to Tennis

Born in Minsk, Edelman’s first passion was hockey. A tough, skilled player, he once clashed with his coach over

tactics. After that conflict, and a serious injury, fate moved him onto a tennis court. At 15, he began training up to 10 hours a day.

“I didn’t want [to do] anything else but play tennis. I realized it was an individual sport, everything depends on you,” Edelman recalls. “I fought with everything I had — body, mind, and heart — to win.”

His coach in Kyiv noticed his natural gift for teaching:

“He trusted me to work with kids because he saw I had a knack for it,” said Edelman. “I didn’t think about money or status, I enjoyed the process and wanted to help children.”

From the USSR National Team to New York

Edelman became a coach for the Soviet national junior team, leading five players into the world’s elite. When Americans offered a contract to his student Tatiana Ignatieva, a diplomatic marathon began.

In 1991, Edelman arrived in the U.S. with two students, Ignatieva and a young Max Mirnyi. He was invited under contract with the American company MatchPoint Promotions, a coincidence in name that would become symbolic, as years later he would continue his work at the MatchPoint NYC club.

A System Where the Eyes of a Child Matter Most

At MatchPoint NYC, Edelman trains kids of all ages, looking not only at their current skill level but future potential:

“The best time to bring a child in is at three years old. Not because I want to make them a champion right away, but because that’s when it’s easiest to instill a love for sports, positivity, patience, and respect for others.”

Many of the club’s coaches are his former students. Edelman doesn’t just teach the game; he teaches resilience, leadership, dignity, and how to pass on the joy of training. His graduates thrive both in sports and in life, continuing to coach others using his methods.

“I care about more than technique, tactics, or fitness,” he

says. “I care about strong character, mental toughness, and quick thinking. I want my students to become true individuals, not just athletes. I’m proud of how many have gone on to succeed in life!”

From Father to Daughter: Tennis as a Legacy Edelman passed his love for tennis to the next generation: his daughter Anna. Growing up on the court, she became one of the best college players in the U.S., winning a US Open collegiate final.

Today, Anna coaches at McCarren Tennis Center in Williamsburg. He admits she has become not just his successor but an independent, powerful figure in the tennis world.

“I stayed in America for her, even when they asked me to return to Moscow,” Edelman said. “I couldn’t leave her alone.”

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New Kids, New Trends

Tennis is not a cheap sport, but as he emphasizes, it offers huge life advantages — admission to top high schools and colleges, opportunities for prestigious education, and, most importantly, health.

Edelman says today’s kids are unique:

“They pick things up faster. They’re different. Maybe it’s the universe, maybe YouTube. But you can’t teach them like before, you have to adapt.”

He updates training methods, adds new drills, and draws from international experience. Right now, he is coaching many talented players.

“Kids inspire me. I run around the court in 90-degree heat and feel alive. Watching their progress is my fuel.”

For Edelman, it’s not just about teaching — it’s about understanding each child, seeing what excites them, and helping them grow.

At coaches’ meetings, he often speaks about the outstanding mentor Numrud Nino Muhatasov (pictured above), whose record in producing champions remains unmatched at MatchPoint, and who he embraces guidance from to help train the next wave of great players.

His Core Principles — and Advice for Parents

When choosing a coach, ask yourself: “How long have they been coaching? Have they developed top players? Do they love working with children? Do they live for their work?”

Edelman’s not afraid to use the word love. In fact, he believes it’s the key ingredient that passes from coach to student, and shortens the road to success.

He is a very positive person and tries to create an atmosphere of joy among coaches and club employees.

With over 40 years of coaching experience, he is not only a highly respected tennis coach but also a life coach and mentor to his students. His dedication, passion, and ability to inspire have shaped the careers of countless players. Edelman has trained five juniors who reached the #1 ITF ranking, including Tatiana Ignatieva, Anna Smashnova, Tatiana Putchek, Max Mirnyi, and Vladimir Voltchkow. Mirnyi went on to become a multiple Grand Slam champion in doubles, while Voltchkow achieved a semifinal finish at Wimbledon in singles.

Today, Edelman continues to bring his expertise and love for the game to a new generation of players, instilling in them both technical skill and a lifelong passion for tennis.

More Than 30 Years In, High Country Still Going Strong

In1988, Bill Silverman, along with a college buddy, bought what was then called Racquet & Ski Shop in an old banking building in Livingston, N.J.

A few years later, they would move to a bigger location and rebrand the store to High Country Ski & Sports, and for the last 30plus years, have been providing New Jersey with top-of-the-line equipment and apparel with unparalleled customer service.

“In the beginning, we brought in golf, hiking, biking, swimming and more. We wanted to be everything to everybody,” Silverman recalls. “And we did that, up until 2000, when a golf store moved in across the street, and a hiking chain store moved in down the road. So we began taking out some sports, and we are now a just a ski & tennis shop. We have a featured sport for each season, but we’re year-round with both sports.”

Silverman and his team continue to place a major focus on meeting the needs of its clients, and that includes expanding its pickleball offerings as the sport continues to grow. High Country features the latest in pickleball equipment and apparel, with products from all the top brands. They make a point to talk with their customers to make sure they are giving them the best individual experience possible, which goes a long way for its customer base.

“Customer service is our top priority,” he said. “You can go down the road and get ignored by the big chain places, but when you come in

here, we tailor our work to ensure you get the product you need. It’s absolutely what we are all about. We try to make sure we have what our customer wants, and if there's something we don't have, we do our best to get it in store quickly so that they can enjoy it.”

High Country Ski & Sports is open seven days a week, and in addition to the array of equipment and apparel, also offers stringing services, grip replacements, as well as repair work and more for skiers and snowboarders.

step for High Country is to expand farther.

“We’re hoping to open some other stores in the future,” said Silverman. “There are a lot of areas that seem to be ripe for tennis, and our goal is to continue expanding and growing into those areas.”

“When I started in 1988, there must have been 40 tennis shops in New Jersey, and there are very few now,” said Silverman. “We’ve become sort of the kids of tennis in the state.”

With an established brand and success that only continues to climb over the last couple of years, the next

Ahead of the U.S. Open, High Country features an array of sales on top tennis and pickleball products, and if you drive down the New Jersey Turnpike, you will pass many of their billboards they have on display. Tennis brands like Yonex, Babolat, Wilson and Head, and pickleball brands like Selkirk will be prominently displayed at High Country, as U.S. Open fever hits the New York and New Jersey areas.

High Country Ski & Tennis is located at 465 West Mountain Pleasant Avenue in Livingston, N.J.

USTA Eastern Metro Region

Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame

Honors Two People With NYC Roots

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Eastern and the Junior Tennis Foundation inducted five individuals into the Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame on August 19 at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan—and two members of the 2025 class have strong roots in the NYCMetro area. Longtime coach and former Alley Pond Tennis Center Director of Programs Carol Watson and former Eastern junior and philanthropist Jeffrey Appel received the section’s highest honor for a lifetime of service to the sport. Below, learn a little bit more about the NYCbased inductees.

Jeffrey Appel

Whitney Kraft—the longtime former director of tennis at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center— nicknamed Jeffrey Appel the “Mayor of New York Tennis”. With good reason, the name stuck. For nearly three decades, Appel—who helms JDA Funds Management, an alternative investment firm—has channeled his lifelong passion for the game into action, leveraging his extensive network to elevate the prominence of the sport and support

those who play it.

Among Appel’s list of ‘mayoral’ accomplishments: hosting a wide range of charity tournaments that have raised millions of dollars for various causes; connecting talented juniors with the resources they require to continue their journey in the game; and—what he takes the most pride in—mentoring former professional and collegiate tennis players as they transition off-court to careers in Wall Street and beyond.

In service to that mission, each year Appel organizes the Finance Cup, an annual event that pits former ATP and NCAA players who now work fulltime in finance against their European counterparts. Appel envisions the event—which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary—as an opportunity for the participating athletes-turned-Wall Street professionals to play, connect and develop bonds with some of the titans of the industry. Participants over the years have included 2016 Wimbledon finalist and former world No. 3 Milos Raonic, former world No. 7 Mario Ancic, former world No.

Under Appel’s leadership, Eastern’s National Open team won six championships in eight years

Appel (center) takes a photo at the US Open with USTA Past President (and 2015 Eastern Tennis Hall of Famer) Katrina Adams (right)

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48 Jared Donaldson and former world No. 1 doubles players Alex O’Brien and Richey Reneberg.

Fostering mentorship opportunities like the Cup is one of Appel’s greatest joys. He notes that over the course of the last 25 years, he has helped more than 120 former professional and collegiate tennis players find their footing in the business world. Students from schools all over the country have benefited from Appel’s guidance and generosity.

Of course, Appel’s generosity extends beyond those looking to work in business; he has helped many different people through tennis in a variety of capacities. For the past 13 years, he has chaired the USTA Foundation’s annual proam at the US Open. He has also championed the work of a number of NJTLs, including the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) in New York and the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) in College Park, Maryland. Appel’s commitment to the sport stretches back to his own

childhood in Great Neck, New York. He was a ranked Eastern junior in multiple age divisions and started all four years on the legendary Great Neck North High School tennis team, ultimately leading the squad as the #2 singles player his senior year. As he went on to build a career on Wall Street, his desire to compete never wavered. In 2009, he achieved the No. 1 year-end ranking in the Eastern Men’s 45s singles division and the No. 12 ranking nationally in singles.

Still, for all his competitive playing successes over decades, Appel reiterates that those achievements ultimately pale in comparison to the work he’s completed outside the painted lines. He’s immensely proud of the community he’s built in New York and globally, as well as all the young people he’s helped along the way.

“I’m a good tennis player,” he says. “But I’m much better off the court.”

“Lindsay worked extremely hard,” Watson (left) says of Davenport. “She understood the geography of the court and you could talk to her about tactics. And she had great hands. She could really nail that ball!”

Carol Watson

When Carol Watson was just nine years old, she spent a weekend with her Aunt Gloria in downtown Brooklyn. During that visit, she hung out at a park with her aunt and uncle and watched them hit a tennis ball back and forth.

Very little time passed before Watson—already a gifted athlete in several other sports—made a confident declaration from the sidelines.

“I said, ‘I could beat you both and I don’t even know this game!’” she recalls now with a laugh. “So they gave me a racquet and I played with them, and then I went home [to

St. Albans, Queens] and I told my mom about it. She said, ‘Great! Let’s get you playing tennis.’

That competitive drive is no doubt what propelled Watson to achieve such a fruitful, long-lasting career in the sport. One of the most prodigious juniors to come out of the Eastern section in the late 1970s, Watson spent 10 years traveling the globe on the professional circuit, attaining Top 200 rankings in both singles and doubles and competing in at least the qualifying round of all four Grand Slams. As her time on the tour began to wind down, she transitioned into coaching and became the second

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woman and first African American to accept a position with the USTA Player Development Program—a nascent initiative focused on preparing top American juniors for international competition. In this role, Watson spent nearly two decades helping future stars like Lindsay Davenport, Lisa Raymond and Chanda Rubin refine their games.

The position gave Watson a front row seat to the next generation of American talent. Traveling internationally with Davenport, Rubin et al., Watson got an early glimpse of matchups that would become staples of the business end of Grand Slams six, seven, eight years down the road.

“I saw them playing against [Amelie] Mauresmo, I saw them playing against [Martina] Hingis, I saw them playing against a lot of players,” Watson says. “I told them, ‘If you guys want this career, you can do it, because you are right here.’ You could see it. You could just see the way they tackle stuff, how they can handle themselves at 5-5 in the final set. They didn't crumble. They knew how to play through pressure, and some players can't do that. And guess what? They went on to do really well!’”

After leaving Player Development in the mid-2000s, Watson received a call from Hemel Cosme, a friend from her early junior days in Queens. Cosme took ownership of the Alley Pond Tennis Center in Queens and invited Watson to

join her. Watson agreed and served as the facility’s director of programs for 17 years, handling everything from coaching to hiring to running the daily operations.

Today, Watson—who retired in 2022 and has since relocated to Florida—is channeling her competitive energy into playing golf.

But not for a second has she forgotten any of the lessons she’s learned from hitting a fuzzy ball back and forth over a net.

“Tennis has been a remarkable tool in my life,” she says. “It has taught me that success isn't solely about winning or losing, but about resilience. It encompasses problem-solving, navigating diverse personalities, and adapting to different playing styles. All these facets are integral to a single sport. So much of my character today was shaped by tennis.”

The other members of the 2025 Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame induction class include: Historian and former player Art Carrington, former top junior and club owner Jeff Miller and renowned agent Jill Smoller. Proceeds from the induction ceremony will benefit the JTF, which provides grants and financial assistance to tennis programs and organizations that focus on underserved and at-risk youth and people with disabilities. Visit juniortennisfoundation.org to learn more or make a donation.

Watson (right) captured a doubles title in Saga, Japan in 1984 with partner Jaime Kaplan (left)

Intoday’s competitive tennis landscape, skill and strategy aren’t enough. Athletes also need the physical foundation to support powerful strokes, quick footwork, and injury prevention. That's where strength training for tennis comes in. Whether you’re a junior, a recreational player, or a competitive athlete, incorporating targeted workouts into your routine can dramatically improve performance on the court.

The Benefits of Strength Training for Tennis

Historically, some players shied away from the gym out of fear that weight training for tennis might make them bulky or reduce flexibility. But modern research, and the example set by today’s top pros, proves otherwise. A well-designed strength program can enhance explosive movement, improve balance and coordination, and increase stamina for long matches.

Tennis is a full-body sport that requires strength in the legs for powerful movement, core stability for rotational control, and upper-body power for serves and groundstrokes. When those muscle groups are properly trained, players can hit harder, move faster, and reduce the risk of overuse injuries.

Designing Workouts for Tennis Players

The most effective workouts for tennis players combine resistance training with functional movement. Here’s what a well-rounded program should include:

Strong on the Court: The Power of Strength Training in Tennis

By Josie Underwood

1. Lower Body Strength

Strong legs are essential for acceleration, deceleration, and quick changes in direction. Exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts build the kind of strength that translates directly to court movement.

2. Core Stability

The core is the bridge between the upper and lower body. A strong core improves balance and allows players to transfer energy more efficiently into each shot. Planks, medicine ball throws, and rotational lifts are all good choices that mimic tennis-specific movements.

3. Upper Body Power

Shoulders, back, and arms play a critical role in serving and groundstrokes. Incorporating push and pull exercises, like push-ups, rows, and overhead presses, builds muscular endurance while protecting joints. A shoulder stability routine is also essential to prevent injury.

4. Mobility and Recovery

Don’t overlook recovery. Mobility work, dynamic warm-ups, and regular stretching should complement every strength session. Tennis is demanding on joints, especially the hips and shoulders,

so mobility work ensures that strength gains don’t come at the expense of flexibility.

Integrating Strength Into Your Tennis Schedule

The key is consistency. For most players, two to three strength training sessions per week are enough to see benefits without overloading the body. In-season, workouts should prioritize maintenance and injury prevention.

For juniors and developing athletes, proper supervision and age-appropriate programming are crucial. Strength work can be introduced safely at a young age when focused on form, bodyweight resistance, and gradual progression.

Final Thoughts

Tennis may be a game of finesse and feel, but it’s also a test of athleticism. A smart weight training for tennis routine doesn’t just improve how you look, it changes how you move on court, how you recover, and ultimately, how you win. Whether you’re chasing your next USTA title or just want to move more confidently during your doubles match, investing time off the court in the gym will pay off. Start small, stay consistent. Your body, and your backhand, will thank you.

Josie Underwood is the Sales and Communications Director for Advantage Tennis Clubs. A life-long passionate tennis player. Growing up in Massachusetts, she played varsity tennis for her high school team in Cambridge. After moving to New York City, she rediscovered her love for the game and is now both a dedicated player and a junior coach. Specializing in early development for 10-and-under red ball players, Josie is committed to creating a fun, supportive environment for young athletes. She can be reached at junderwood@advantagetennisclubs.com.

2025 U.S. Open Preview

It’sthat time of the year again, when the stars of the tennis world arrive in New York to compete on the world’s biggest tennis stage. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens hosts the world’s greatest tennis players here to New York to compete under the bright lights of the city that never sleeps, and carries with it a thrilling three weeks of tennis action.

In 2024, the U.S. Open once again delivered thrilling action, and saw Aryna Sabalenka win her first U.S. Open title, and the third major of her career, with a victory over American Jessica Pegula.

“If you would have told me at the beginning of the year I’d be in the final of the U.S. Open, I would have laughed so hard,” said Sabalenka. “I’m speechless right now. I’m just super proud of myself. I never say that but I’m super proud.”

On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner would win his first U.S. Open title to cap off a dominant 2024 season in which he became the youngest player to win both hard-court majors in the same year, and would eventually finish the year as the world number one. Sinner defeated American Taylor

Fritz in straight sets.

“This title means so much, because the last period of my career was really not easy. I love tennis, I practice a lot for these stages,” Sinner said. “I understood, especially in this tournament, how important the mental part is in this sport. I’m very happy, very proud to share this moment with my team.”

This year’s U.S. Open begins on August 18 with Fan Week, which will feature the new Mixed Doubles Championships which will consist of a star-studded draw of doubles teams in the two-day championships. That kicks off an exciting week of fan-friendly events before the Main Draw begins. For the first time in tournament history, the Main Draw will begin on Sunday. You can elevate your Fan Week experience by registering for a free Fan Access Pass, which grants you access to special experiences, the chance to win prizes throughout the week around the grounds, and more.

Long Island Tennis Magazine has broken down the contenders, pretenders and sleepers for both the men’s singles and women’s singles draw, as well as what to enjoy at the Open this year and the Tournament Schedule.

Contenders, Pretenders, Sleepers

Contenders—Men’s Singles

Jannik Sinner

The defending U.S. Open champion will be back to defend his title, and will be in search of his fifth career major. It’s been an eventful year for the Italian, winning the Australian Open before serving his suspension for a failed doping test in the early spring. He returned for the French Open only to lose a heartbreaking final to Carlos Alcaraz, but then responded a couple of

weeks later to upend Alcaraz and win his first Wimbledon title. Now, he arrives in New York as the top-ranked player in the world, and the winner of three of the last four majors on the men’s side, including the last three hard-court majors. Sinner has proven he can win at the U.S. Open, and will be in strong contention to win his second-straight title under the bright lights of the Big Apple.

Carlos Alcaraz

The budding rivalry between the aforementioned Sinner and Alcaraz has been the biggest story in men’s tennis. The two split the major titles this summer, and Alcaraz will be out to maintain his lead on Sinner in career major titles. New York is the place where the Spaniard won his first major, but it’s been three years since that triumph, and Alcaraz is motivated to make the U.S. Open the home of his sixth career major. His athleticism shines on the fast, hard-courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National

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Tennis Center, and he has a 17-3 career record at the U.S. Open in his career. Alcaraz thrives in the best-of-five sets format, going 13-1 in his career in matches that go five sets, as it allows him time to figure out his opponent and make the necessary adjustments. Look for Alcaraz to make another deep run in Queens.

Taylor Fritz

A year ago, at the U.S. Open, Taylor Fritz became the first American man to reach a major final since 2009. Despite losing to Sinner, it was a significant stepping stone in his career, and for the state of American men’s tennis. The U.S. Open run capped off a great year at the majors in 2024 for Fritz as he became the first American since Andre Agassi in 2001 to reach the fourth round at all four in the same season. He has built on that this year as he was a semi finalist at Wimbledon, and is poised to continue his Grand Slam success at his home slam.

Pretenders – Men’s Singles

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is arguably the greatest player the sport has ever seen, and he holds the record for most majors of all-time, with 24. He has made it clear that the reason he continues to play is to add to that resume, but he has come up short in the last seven majors he has played. But at 37years-old, the consistency and stamina needed to put together a two-week run at majors is becoming increasingly difficult for Djokovic.. He has reached the semifinals of the three majors this year, which is where he has either run out of gas and into Sinner/Alcaraz. Djokovic is still one of the best players in the world, and clearly has the pedigree, but it’s becoming more evident that reaching the last couple of rounds of the Slams seems to be his ceiling.

Jack Draper

The highestranked player from Great Britain reached the semifinals at the U.S. Open a year ago, but it was not the most impressive of runs. He advanced via

a retirement in his opening match, and then did not have to face a seeded opponent until the quarterfinals, eventually beating Alex de Minaur to make the semifinals. Now, it is not the fault of Draper that the draw opened up for him, and you can only play who is in front of you, but it’s important context to evaluate his chances at this year’s U.S. Open. In the three majors this season, Draper reached just the fourth round in Australia and France, and was then bounced in the second round at Wimbledon. While Draper is a top young player with a bright future, look for that trend to continue in New York.

Holger Rune

Holger Rune is truly an enigma. He is a perennial top 10 player, currently ranked ninth, yet something seems to be missing. His success has not translated to the majors, and his best showings were quarterfinal appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon more than two years ago. His furthest run at the U.S. Open was the third-round all the way back in 2022, and his other three times competing in the main draw saw him get eliminated in the opening round. Rune is still young and has loads of potential, but before we see him as a contender at a slam, he has to prove he can make a deep run at the majors, especially in New York.

Sleepers - Men’s Singles

Frances Tiafoe

The U.S. Open brings out the stars, and there is perhaps no one person who thrives under those bright lights than American Frances Tiafoe. His infectious personality feeds off the crowd, and

they provide him with the type of support that can carry a player through a match. As a result, Tiafoe is a twotime semifinalist in Queens, one of which came last year when he fell in a tight match to friend and fellow American Taylor Fritz. Tiafoe has had a solid 2025 season, currently sitting at 12th in the ATP world rankings, and coming off a run to the quarterfinals at the French Open. He is an aggressive player with big

groundstrokes and an effective serve, which plays well on the U.S. Open courts. Tiafoe and New York seem to mix well together, and don’t be surprised to see him make another run deep into the second week.

Jakub Mensik

At just 19-years-old, Jakub Mensik is one of the youngest talents that the casual tennis fan may not know about. But at 6’5, and with heavy groundstrokes, Mensik has the game to succeed on the hard-courts. That was on full display earlier this year when he captured his first career ATP title, a Masters 1000, by winning the Miami Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. He competed in the U.S. Open main draw each of the last two seasons, and while was eliminated in the third-round each time, with another year of tour experience under his belt, and victories over some of the best players in the world on big stages, Mensik is a player that no one wants to see on the other side of the net at this year’s U.S. Open.

Alexander Bublik

One of the key factors in success on the tour is managing one’s emotions, which is something that Bublik has had trouble with.. He has all the talent in the world, but sometimes doesn’t put it together for a full match, or full tournament.. His recent run to the French Open quarterfinals this year gives hope that he is turning a corner though, as he showed he could play well into the second week of a major. Bublik has wins this season over Draper, de Minaur, Sinner, Karen Khachanov and Daniil Medvedev, among others, and has demonstrated when he plays his best tennis, he is capable of beating any opponent. If Bublik remains focused, he is a threat to shock the world.

Contenders, Pretenders, Sleepers

Contenders – Women’s Singles

Iga Swiatek

In July the six-time major champion won her first Grand Slam since 2024, taking the title at the Wimbledon Championships. In the final, Swiatek won 6-0, 6-0, marking the first time since 1911 that the women’s final at Wimbledon saw one player not win a game. The win also capped off a dominant grass-court season for Swiatek, something she aims to carry into the hard-court season. She is a 2022 U.S. Open champion, and after coming out of the slump she was in (by her standards, going four majors in a row without winning one), she could be poised to reclaim the trophy in New York.

Aryna Sabalenka

The top-ranked player in the world finally got her U.S. Open triumph a year ago, defeating American Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the finals. She has had a strong 2025 as well, reaching the Australian Open final, winning the Miami Open title, the Madrid Open title, reaching the finals of the French Open and the semifinals at Wimbledon. Now she arrives in New York as the defending champion, looking for her first major of 2025 and playing on her best surface. With her massive serve and powerful groundstrokes, Sabalenka is difficult to compete with on hard courts, and will be a strong contender to defend her title.

Mirra Andreeva

Still only 18-years-old, Mirra Andreeva has fully arrived. She is ranked fifth in the world, and has demonstrated the ability to beat the best opponents on the biggest stages. Earlier this year, Andreeva won at Dubai and Indian Wells, claiming two 1000 level titles, the youngest player ever to do so. She has knocked off both Swiatek and Sabalenka this year, and achieved the best Grand Slam result of her career with a run to the Wimbledon quarterfinals. While she has been bounced in the second round at the U.S. Open the last two years, she is a different player now and is maturing with

each tournament she plays. A very deep run or her first major title is a strong possibly for this young star.

Pretenders – Women’s Singles

Amanda Anisimova

The cruelty of tennis was on full display for her at Wimbledon. She reached the first major final of her career, only to be beaten 6-0, 6-0 by Iga Swiatek. It was an abrupt conclusion to the best two weeks of her professional career, and it’ll be difficult for her to forget that result when she arrives in New York. The U.S. Open has also historically been the worst of the four majors for Ansimova, with her best result being a third-round appearance five years ago. She is up to the highest-ranking of her career, and will not sneak up on anyone, which may mean another early Big Apple exit for Anisimova.

Jasmine Paolini

In 2024, Jasmine Paolini reached the finals of both the French Open and Wimbledon, surprising people to make two of the best runs of her career. It helped her catapult into the Top 10 of the WTA Rankings, where she continues to reside, currently ranking ninth. But Paolini has not been able to replicate that success at the majors since then, falling in the fourth round at last year’s U.S. Open, the third round of this year’s Australian Open, the fourth round at the French Open and the second round at Wimbledon. Throughout her career, Paolini has been eliminated in the opening round at the U.S. Open three of the five times she competed in the main draw, and an early exit may be in the cards for her again.

Elena Rybakina

The former Wimbledon champion is back to the form that saw her hoist that trophy back in 2022, but the U.S. Open has never been a place where she has found success. The bighitting Rybakina has never made it out of the thirdround including multiple opening round exits, with her tournament a year ago ending in the second round.

Rybakina lost difficult three-set matches to open up her hard court season, to Leylah Fernandez in Washington, D.C., and Victoria Mkobo in Montreal, meaning she will head into the U.S. Open not as confident, which won’t bode well at a tournament she has never been successful at.

Sleepers - Women’s Singles

Clara Tauson

One of the biggest servers on the women’s tour, Clara Tauson oftentimes flies under the radar. She has had the best year of her career so far in 2025. Tauson has crawled into the top 20, and has posted wins over the likes of Sabalenka, Madison Keys, Elina Svitolina, Emma Navarro, and Anna Kalinskaya, and reached the final on the hard courts of Dubai earlier this year. Still just 22-years-old, Tauson has the serve and groundstrokes to succeed on the hard courts in Queens, and this year’s U.S. Open could serve as a launching pad for her continued ascension.

Naomi Osaka

It’s hard to consider a four-time major champion, and twotime U.S. Open champion, a sleeper to win this year’s installment of the event, but it’s been a long road back to

form for Osaka. Her history of mental health concerns are well-documented, but Osaka seems to be more comfortable in her skin than she ever was. Earlier this year, she won her first title since 2021, and has compiled excellent results on the hard courts this summer, reaching the finals in Montreal, and building confidence heading into the U.S. Open. She is no stranger to the bright lights of New York City, and Osaka is a dark horse to make a deep run there as she continues to embark on the second half of her professional career.

Emma Navarro

A semifinalist at the U.S. Open last year, Navarro has had an up-and-down season so far in 2025. She reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open to open up the season, and won a hard-court title in Mexico, but since then has been inconsistent. Still, Navarro sits at 11th in the world and has shown she has what it takes to make a deep run in New York. The most improved player on the WTA Tour in 2024, Navarro will look to find her footing at the U.S. Open, in the city where she was born and the place where she put together the best two weeks of her tennis career.

Reasons to Love the U.S. Open

Fan Week: US Open Fan Week will return in style, providing a week of amazing tennis, star-studded events and activities for all—with most free to the public—in the lead-up to the final Grand Slam of the year. Whether it's your first time or your 10th time visiting the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the slate of events scheduled from August 18 through August 23 will give you a savory sampling of the US Open’s unparalleled electricity.

Tennis under the stars: There is something special about summer nights in New York City, and that only gets amplified during the U.S. Open’s fortnight. Late-night tennis featuring star-studded matchups have become synonymous with the U.S. Open. The tennis stars always deliver big performances under the stars late and into the early morning hours in the city that never sleeps, which provides unmatched energy not found anywhere else in the tennis world.

Practice court access: A two-story practice gallery which allows fans unprecedented access to see their favorite players as they prepare for their matches. In addition to the

viewing area of the practice courts, the gallery is also adjacent to Courts 4, 5 and 6 where matches are taking place, giving fans 360 degrees of tennis. Fans can also see the players practice inside Louis Armstrong Stadium and Grandstand.

New York, New York: Tennis is an international sport with fans and players from all over the globe. But for a three-week period in the late summer, tennis’ home is located right here in our backyard. New York City becomes the sport’s host site and welcomes the best players and millions of fans to come celebrate the sport, and the city’s energy always brings out the best in the players.

Revamped Mixed Doubles Championships: With the Mixed Doubles Championship no longer played during the main draw of singles play, a blockbuster field of the sport’s biggest stars have a greater opportunity to team up to vie for this coveted Grand Slam title and a $1M winner’s prize. The Mixed Championship will take center stage over two days of competition in Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium.

U.S. Open Prize Money Sets Record For Largest Purse In Tennis History

TheUS Open is set to rewrite history by writing its biggestever checks to players competing in the 2025 tournament.

This summer's New York showcase will be the first tennis event to reach $90 million in total player compensation, with the USTA once again offering the largest purse in tennis history. This amount tops the total $75 million in 2024, the previous highest purse in tennis history, with an increase of 20%.

The men's and women's singles champions at the 2025 US Open will each take home $5 million, up 39% from the $3.6 million awarded in 2024, making it the largest winning payout in the sport.

The US Open has made a deliberate and concerted effort to ensure double-digit percentage increases from 2024 in all rounds of all events for all players, while at the same time significantly increasing the percentage of prize money for athletes playing deep into the singles draws.

In addition to the increase for the main-draw singles champions, finalists ($2.5 million, an increase of 39%), semi-finalists ($1.26 million, an increase of 26%), quarter-finalists ($660,000, an increase of 25%) and Round of 16 competitors ($400,000, an increase of 23%) will all see substantial growth. This follows years of a strategic focus on redistribution to the early rounds and Qualifying Tournament to provide meaningful payouts to all players.

Men’s and women’s doubles purses are also significantly increased in an effort to support the players competing in these championships, up 23% to $4.78 million from $3.89 million in 2024. For the first time ever, the winning teams from the men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles tournaments will earn $1 million in prize money.The men’s and women’s qualifying tournaments’ prize money will increase to a record $8 million, up 10% for this year.

In addition to prize money, as has been the case in recent years, the US Open has made an effort to help reduce outof-pocket expenses for all competitors in all professional main draw and qualifying events. All players will receive a

travel stipend of $1,000, as well as two hotel rooms in the official player hotel (or $600 per day if the player chooses to lodge at another accommodation), resulting in $5 million in overall support. In addition, players will receive free racquet stringing of up to five racquets per round.

The full breakdown of US Open prize money is below:

Men's & Women's Singles Main Draw

• Champion: $5,000,000

• Runner-Up: $2,500,000

• Semifinalists: $1,260,000

• Quarterfinalists: $660,000

• Round of 16: $400,000

• Round of 32: $237,000

• Round of 64: $154,000

• Round of 128: $110,000

Men's & Women's Doubles Main Draw (per team)

• Champions: $1,000,000

• Runners-Up: $500,000

• Semifinalists: $250,000

• Quarterfinalists: $125,000

• Round of 16: $75,000

• Round of 32: $45,000

• Round of 64: $30,000

Mixed Doubles (per team)

• Champions: $1,000,000

• Runners-Up: $400,000

• Semifinalists: $200,000

• Quarterfinalists: $100,000

• Round of 16: $20,000

Men's & Women's Singles Qualifying

• Round of 32: $57,200

• Round of 64: $41,800

• Round of 128: $27,500

Total 2025 US Open player compensation is $90.0 million, including hotel, per diem and US Open Wheelchair Championships prize money.

Columbia’s Zheng Earns U.S. Open Qualifying Wild Card

TheUSTA today announced that Americans Brandon Holt, Nishesh Basavareddy, Tristan Boyer, Emilio Nava, Stefan Dostanic and Darwin Blanch will receive singles main draw wild cards into the 2025 US Open, as well as France’s Valentin Royer and Australian Tristan Schoolkate, as part of reciprocal agreements.

The 2025 US Open Singles Main Draws will be played August 24-September 7 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y.

Holt, 27, broke into the ATP Top 100 and reached a career-best ranking of world No. 99 earlier this summer after reaching the second round of the ATP 250 event in Mallorca as a qualifier. Currently ranked No. 106, he has won two ATP Challenger Tour titles this year.

Basavareddy, 20, is currently ranked No. 109. He, too, reached a career-best ranking of world No. 99 earlier this summer. A former all-American at Stanford, Basavareddy notably reached the semifinals of the ATP 250 event in Auckland in January. He’ll be making his US Open main draw debut.

Boyer, 24, is currently ranked No. 116. He reached the second round of the Australian Open this year as a qualifier, earning his first tour-level win. He also owns wins at two ATP Masters 1000 events this year – Indian Wells and Toronto – and will be making his US Open main draw debut.

Nava, 23, is currently ranked a career-best world No. 105 and earned his wild card by winning the US Open Wild Card Challenge. Click here to view the final US Open Wild Card Challenge Standings. Nava’s summer was highlighted by a run to the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Toronto as a qualifier. Nava also won three consecutive ATP Challenger Tour titles this spring, which earned him a spot in the French Open via the Roland Garros Wild Card Challenge, where he reached the second round.

Dostanic, 23, earned his wild card by winning the men’s singles title at the inaugural American Collegiate Wild Card Playoffs in June. Dostanic, who helped lead Wake Forest to the NCAA men’s tennis national championship this spring, bested a field of the top

American collegiate players at the new event designed to increase the number of US Open wild cards allotted to the top college tennis players.

Blanch, 18, will make his Grand Slam debut after winning the singles title at the USTA Boys’ 18s National Championships. A former top-ranked junior, Blanch has predominantly been playing on the ITF World Tennis Tour recently, winning his first professional singles title at a M15 event in Spain in February.

Royer, 24, is currently ranked a career-best No. 104. He reached the second round at Wimbledon as a qualifier and has won two ATP Challenger Tour titles this season. He earned his wild card based on a reciprocal agreement between the USTA and FFT where wild cards between the US Open and Roland Garros are exchanged.

Schoolkate, 24, is currently ranked a career-best No. 97 and has won two ATP Challenger Tour titles this year. He earned his wild card based on a reciprocal agreement between the USTA and Tennis Australia where wild cards between the US Open and Australian Open are exchanged.

The USTA also announced the American men receiving wild cards into the US Open Qualifying tournament, held August 18-21 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center:

Andres Martin, 24, who is currently ranked a career-best No. 275 after reaching the final at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., last month; Tyler Zink, 24, the former US Open boys’ doubles champion who has won one professional singles title this year; Patrick Maloney, 25, who has won two professional singles titles this year; Garrett Johns, 24, who has won three professional singles titles this year; Martin Damm, 21, who reached the men’s doubles second round at the 2019 US Open at the age of 15; Jack Kennedy, 17, the Long Island native who has been ranked as high as No. 5 in the ITF junior rankings this year; Benjamin Willwerth, 18, who reached the boys’ singles final at the Australian Open this year; Michael Zheng, 21, the reigning NCAA men’s singles champion and the runner-up at the American Collegiate Wild Card Playoffs; and Jack Satterfield, 18, the USTA Boys’ 18s national singles runner-up.

Michael Zheng

Jack Kennedy

Venus Williams Headlines Women’s Wild Card Recipients

Two-time

US Open singles champion Venus Williams and fellow Americans Clervie Ngounoue, Julieta Pareja, Caty McNally, Valerie Glozman and Alyssa Ahn will receive singles main draw wild cards into the 2025 US Open, as well as France’s Caroline Garcia and Australian Talia Gibson, as part of reciprocal agreements.

Williams, 45, is a seventime Grand Slam singles champion, including twice at the US Open (2000, 2001). Williams returned to action last month at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C, playing her first match in 16 months and earning her first singles victory in nearly two years. With the victory, Williams became the oldest player to win a WTA Tour-level singles match in more than 21 years.

Ngounoue, 19, reached a career-best ranking of world No. 191 last month after winning her second singles title of the season at an ITF World Tennis Tour W50 event in Spain. The former world No. 1 junior will be returning to the US Open for the first time since 2023, when she received a wild card after winning the singles title at the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s National Championship, her only previous Grand Slam main draw appearance.

Pareja, 16, is currently ranked as the No. 1 junior in the world. She reached the girls’ singles and doubles final at Wimbledon earlier this summer and achieved a careerbest professional ranking of world No. 317 earlier this year following a run to the semifinals of the WTA 250 event in Bogota, Colombia as a qualifier.

McNally, 23, earned her wild card by winning the US Open Wild Card Challenge, buoyed by her singles title at the USTA Pro Circuit W100 event in Evansville, Ind., last month. Click here to view the final US Open Wild Card Challenge standings. The title was McNally’s second of the month of July, after taking home the crown at the WTA 125 event in Newport, R.I. She now finds herself on the cusp of breaking back into the WTA Top 100, with a current ranking of world No. 104.

Glozman, 18, earned her wild card by winning the women’s singles title at the inaugural American Collegiate Wild Card Playoffs in June. The reigning ACC Freshman of the Year at Stanford, Glozman bested a field of the top American collegiate players at the new event designed to increase the number of US Open wild cards allotted to the top college tennis players. Glozman is no stranger to New York, having competed in US Open qualifying each of the past three years.

Ahn, 18, won the singles title at the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s National Championships. The San Diego native is committed to play college tennis at Stanford this year, where she will be a teammate of fellow wild card recipient Glozman. Garcia, 31, will play in her final Grand Slam at the tournament at which she achieved her best Grand Slam singles result – a semifinal appearance in 2022 – as she announced she will retire from tennis at the end of the 2025 season. The former world No. 4 has won 11 WTA Tour titles including the WTA Finals in 2022. She earned her wild card based on a reciprocal agreement between the USTA and FFT where wild cards between the US Open and Roland Garros are exchanged.

Gibson, 21, is currently ranked a career-best No. 107 and has won two professional singles titles this year. She earned her wild card based on a reciprocal agreement between the USTA and Tennis Australia where wild cards between the US Open and Australian Open are exchanged.

The USTA also announced the American women receiving wild cards into the US Open Qualifying tournament, held August 18-21 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center:

Fiona Crawley, 23, the former all-American at North Carolina who has won two professional singles titles this year; Hina Inoue, 22, who has won one professional singles title this year; Ayana Akli, 24, who won her first professional singles title in May and is currently ranked a career-best world No. 285; Monika Ekstrand, 18, who reached the final of the W100 event in Cary, N.C., last month as a qualifier and has won two professional singles titles this year; Kristina Penickova, 15, the current No. 5 junior in the world who has won two Grand Slam girls’ doubles titles this year; Akasha Urhobo, 18, who reached the singles final at the W35 event in Boca Raton, Fla., this spring; Alexis Nguyen, 17, a rising high school senior who is committed to play college tennis at North Carolina; Mary Stoiana, 22, an allAmerican at Texas A&M who was the runner-up at the American Collegiate Wild Card Playoffs; and Maya Iyengar, 18, the USTA Girls’ 18s national singles runnerup.

Venus Williams

Caty McNally

2025 U.S. Open Schedule

subject to change

SessionDayDateSession TimeMatches Scheduled

Q1 Monday 08/1811:00 a.m. Qualifying Matches

Q2 Tuesday 08/1911:00 a.m. Qualifying Matches/Mixed Doubles Rounds 1 & 2

Q3 Wednesday 08/2011:00 a.m. Qualifying Matches/Mixed Doubles Semis & Finals Q4

08/21 11:00 a.m. Qualifying Matches 1 Sunday 08/24 11:00 a.m. Men’s and Women’s Round 1

2 Sunday 08/247:00 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Round 1 3 Monday 08/25 11:00 a.m. Men’s and Women’s Round 1 4 Monday 08/25 7:00 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Round 1 5

08/26 11:00 a.m.

and Women’s Round 1 6 Tuesday 08/26 7:00 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Round 1 7 Wednesday 08/27 11:00 a.m. Men’s and Women’s Round 2

8 Wednesday 08/27 7:00 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Round 2 9 Thursday08/28 11:00 a.m. Men’s and Women’s Round 2/Women’s Doubles Round 1

and Women’s Round 3/Men’s & Women’s Doubles Round 1

a.m.Men’s and Women’s Round of 16/Men’s and Women’s Doubles Round 2

08/31 7:00 p.m.

09/01 11:00 a.m.

09/01 7:00 p.m.

and Women’s Round of 16

and Women’s Round of 16/Men’s Doubles Round 22/Women’s Doubles Round 3

and Women’s Round of 16

09/02 11:00 a.m. Men’s Doubles Round 3/ Women’s Doubles Quarterfinals/Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

09/03 11:00 a.m.

Quarterfinals

Doubles Quarterfinals/Women’s Doubles Semifinals/Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals

Wednesday 09/03 7:00 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals

Thursday09/04 12:00 p.m. Men’s Doubles Semifinals 23 Thursday 09/04 7:00 p.m. Women’s Singles Semifinals

24Friday09/0512:00 p.m.Women’s Doubles Final

24Friday09/053:00 p.m.Men’s Singles Semifinals

25Friday09/057:00 p.m.Men’s Singles Semifinals

26 Saturday09/0612:00 p.m.Men’s Doubles Final

26Saturday09/064:00 p.m.Women’s Singles Final

27Sunday09/072:00 p.m.Men’s Singles Final

I Suck: How to Tame Negative Self-Talk

By Rob Polishook

Let’sbe honest, all pickleball players recognize negative self-talk at some points in games, drills, or recreational play. It starts with that devilish little voice in our head that raises doubts, fears, and questions about our ability to perform. The little voice usually comes during the most pressure-packed times in a game.

It's the voice that says, “I suck! How could I miss that?' after a missed third shot drop, or “How could you do that again?” after another errant shot. It's that cynical little voice that whispers, “If you lose the next point, you're going to lose the game,” or “I'm never going to get better” after a lost match. Negative self-talk is preceded by negative self-thoughts. Without proper awareness, negative thoughts can bring even the most competitive pickleball player down

When a player chooses to listen to their negative self-talk and begins a negative selfdialogue that is when the downward spiral usually begins. It often plays out like this: a player miss-hits a ball that they expected to put away, and in their head, the little voice of doubt enters and begins chiming in. Simultaneously, their body starts to get tight. Instead of moving on to the next shot, stepping back, or any other form of refocusing, the verbal self-talk begins and the player continues to harp on the past, verbally berating themselves. All of this leads to tight muscles, loss of feel, and further errors.

It's important to understand that we have a choice when it comes to reacting or responding to our negative self-talk. When we react defensively and deny its existence, the voice only gets louder. There's a saying: “What you resist, persists.” By trying to deny or ignore the voice, we unintentionally give it more power. It's also crucial to recognize that just because we have a negative self-thought doesn't make it true. For instance, have you ever had a negative thought like “It's over; I'm going to lose” when you were on the brink of losing a tournament, only to bounce back? That's because you accepted the thought without judgment, neither validating nor invalidating it. Consequently, the thought faded away,

and you could play the game like any other

So, what can a pickleball player do when their mind bombards them with negative self-thoughts, especially in the thick of a tight game under pressure? If the pickleball player is aware of the selfthoughts and the patterns, they can make the choice to step away and change their focus. The following six practices can be used when negative self-thoughts start creeping into your head and negative self-talk begins to spew out of your mouth.

1. Be aware and let it dissolve away: The problem is not the negative thinking— it's normal to experience it in high-pressure situations. Instead of resisting or fighting with these thoughts, simply observe them without judgment. Take a step back, focus on your breath, and visualize the thoughts being released as you exhale.

2. Welcome and normalize: Say “hello” to the negative thoughts—by acknowledging them, you normalize them. You can actually say to thoughts, “Hey, thanks for sharing your concerns but I’m in the middle of a game. Go back to the sidelines.” You might also pretend that your favorite comedian is mimicking this reply, which can bring humor to the situation.

3. Put a time limit on it: Once you notice negative self-talk, give yourself a specific amount of time to dwell on it, and then move on. For example, you could say, “I'm going to allow myself to be frustrated about that shot for 5 seconds, and then I'm going to refocus on the next point.” It's important to acknowledge the feeling

without getting stuck in it. Don't say, “I stink,” but rather, “I stunk on that shot.” Even after a game ends, it's common for players to come off the court feeling down and saying things like, “I’m terrible.” While ideally, the player wouldn't feel this way to begin with, a more realistic and healthier approach would be, “I may not have played my best today, but I can learn from my mistakes and do better next time.”

4. Reframe the situation: Imagine that you are serving to win. You step up to the line and the thought comes up: “Uh oh, I’m so nervous.” Ask yourself: “What is another way of looking at this?” How about considering the situation as a challenge instead of a threat? Instead of dwelling on the obstacles associated with our nerves, we can shift our attention to the process that entails what we must do to overcome them.

5. Shift your focus: When negative thoughts start to overwhelm you, redirect your attention to something else. Focus on your feet or your breath and approach the situation with curiosity instead of judgment. Taking a brief five-second break from the negative self-talk can help you regain your composure and concentration.

In summary, we all have negative thoughts. However, when they escalate to self-talk, it's important to regain control of the situation. Even the best players experience doubts, fears, and nerves, just like everyone else. The question is how we respond, play through it, and avoid the downward spiral of negativity. When in doubt, go back to the five practices to combat those "I suck" thoughts and regain your focus.

Rob Polishook, MA, CPC is the founder of Inside the Zone Sports Performance Group. As a mental training coach, he works with the whole human athlete helping them to unleash their mental edge (heart.energy.spirit) through mindfulness, somatic psychology, animal wisdom and mental training skills. Rob is author of 2 best-selling books: Tennis Inside the Zone and Baseball Inside the Zone: Mental Training Workouts for Champions. He can be reached by phone at (973) 723-0314, by email rob@insidethezone.com, by visiting insidethezone.com, following on Instagram @insidethezone

Taste of Tennis Celebrates 25th Anniversary in NYC

Overthe past quarter-century, Taste of Tennis has become the ultimate kick-off to the tennis season in NYC, a vibrant fusion of sport, food, music, and culture. This year, AYS Sports Marketing are honoring the tastemakers who helped shape their journey, while delivering fresh surprises and new experiences for our guests.

New York Tennis Magazine sat down with Penny Lerner, the CEO of AYS Sports Marketing to discuss the event’s history, and what can be expected at this year’s event at its new location in Aqua New York.

1. With the event celebrating its 25th anniversary in New York this August, take me back to those early days of Taste of Tennis. What was the impetus behind creating an event like this, and how did the first one come to be?

There was a small tennis tournament in Philadelphia, where we are based, called the Advanta Championships. They reached out to us, as a local marketing and events agency, to create a new player party for the tournament. They wanted an experience that players, fans, and sponsors would enjoy and media would cover. Our team huddled up to come up with a

concept to address this and after a few days, we developed a concept called the International Taste of Tennis. It was a blend of food, signature cocktails and entertainment designed to celebrate the global appeal of the sport and its players. The event was really well received, so we trademarked the name and began strategizing about ways we could bring the event to other tennis markets. The next year, we hosted the event in New York City to kick off the US Open and the rest is history!

2. What were those early years like? Was it difficult obtaining sponsors and getting players to commit? Take me through that process of getting word out about the event initially.

We had strong relationships with a number of tennis players and industry insiders. We invited them to attend the event. These folks were the “influencers” of the day and really helped us spread the word about the event. The event became a big hit among the players who know it was a fun experience and they looked forward to attending each year. Once the word got out, tennis fans were eager to rub elbows with the top tennis stars, so ticket sales popped. The tennis

fan demographic is so attractive, of course sponsors wanted to sample their products and engage with our guests and capitalize on the excitement of tennis in NYC. It was just a natural progression; secure the players, build the audience, attract the sponsors.

3. What has changed over the years? How have you been able to maintain the integrity of the event while adding to it each year?

The foundation of the event has remained largely intact. It’s always been a place for tennis fans, players and sponsors to get together before tournaments to enjoy an amazing night of great food and entertainment. And we really want to keep that part of it in place. Over the years we have added a number of new layers such as VIP hospitality experiences, customized digital content, and partnerships with tennis players. But at the end of the day, its really about creating an experience that players, fans and our partners can enjoy.

4. Looking back, how proud are you of what you built?

I couldn’t be more proud of what the event has become, and I couldn’t be more proud of the team behind it. What started out as a 200 person event in

New York City has evolved into one of the most recognized brands in tennis. We have produced Taste of Tennis experiences across the globe and we have recently begun licensing the brand to exhibitions, tournament and even hotels seeking to capitalize on our 25 year history and brand equity. Its been an incredible journey!

5. How excited for this year’s

25th anniversary event in NYC? You have a new location. How will that change things for 2025, and do you have anything special planned to commemorate the anniversary? Every few year’s we select a new venue to keep the experience fresh and add new elements. This year, we are excited to host the event at Aqua New York, a new, beautifully designed

venue with over 15,000 square feet of event space spread out over 2 floors. To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we plan to showcase the incredible list of tennis stars, celebrities and top chefs that have participate in the event through the years. And, as always, there will be special appearances by some of the top players in the sport! Its shaping up to be a special experience that tennis fans will not want to miss.

Tennistraining methods have long been based on the belief that longer rallies during practice sessions lead to success in matches. However, recent analysis suggests a significant misalignment between this conventional practice approach and the actual dynamics of tennis matches. The core of this argument revolves around the breakdown of points by rally length, revealing a stark difference between practice and match play.

Most tennis training focuses on sustaining long rallies, often involving extended exchanges from the baseline. Players spend countless hours hitting balls back and forth, aiming to build endurance, consistency, and precision. This traditional method emphasizes the ability to maintain rallies beyond ten shots, under the assumption that this prepares players for the rigors of competitive play. However, statistical evidence presents a contrasting reality.

Data analysis of tennis matches at various levels shows that a substantial portion of points are determined within the first few shots of a rally.

Specifically, the breakdown is as follows:

• 70 percent of points are decided within 0-4 shots

• 20 percent are decided within 5-8 shots

• 10 percent extend beyond nine shots.

Revolutionizing Tennis Training: Aligning Practice with Match Play Realities

By Gaurang

This trend is consistent across different sur faces and levels of play, indicating a universal pattern in the sport.

The most critical phase of a tennis point is the initial exchange, comprising the serve, return, and the subsequent one shot from each player (Serve +1 and Return +1). These early shots set the tone for the point and often dictate the outcome. Despite their significance, these aspects receive the least attention in traditional practice sessions. The discrepancy between practice routines and actual match play suggests a need for a paradigm shift in tennis training.

Coaches and players should focus more on honing the skills critical for these initial exchanges. This includes improving serve accuracy and variety, enhancing return quality, and practicing the immediate follow-up shots. Training sessions should simulate match conditions as closely

as possible, emphasizing the importance of these first few shots.

This shift in training methodology does not undermine the value of being able to sustain longer rallies. Endurance, consistency, and the ability to engage in extended exchanges remain vital components of a tennis player’s arsenal. However, optimizing training to reflect the actual dynamics of match play could lead to more effective and efficient preparation, ultimately enhancing performance in competitive matches.

In conclusion, reevaluating and adjusting training practices in tennis to align with the statistical realities of match play could bridge the gap between practice and performance. By focusing more on the critical initial shots of a point, players can develop skills that directly impact their success in matches, leading to a more strategic and effective approach to tennis training.

Gaurang is a High Performance Tennis Coach at Centercourt Marlboro. He is an ATP Certified Tennis Coach with advanced certifications, and has developed national champions in India, ranging from Top 10 Juniors to Davis Cup players and Grand Slam participants. He is a former Top 20 player in India and has 17 plus years of playing and coaching experience. He can be reached at gaurang1019@gmail.com.

Withthe proliferation of sports performance information and the ease of access to it all, an environment has been created where filtering it down to fit your child has become almost impossible. The goal of this article is to define some tools and processes that can be used to decipher the noise within the industry and allow you to feel more confident with the choices being made. As this article progresses it will be using “Buckets” as an analogy to represent either overfilling, or leaving it empty.

Bucket 1: Tennis

This is the easy one; this bucket is constantly over flowing and to be honest we could use a bucket the size of an Olympic pool as an analogy here and it would still probably spill over the sides. This is not to say that putting in hours on the court isn’t important, because it is. It just isn’t always the most important at any given moment. Burnout, fatigue, and overuse injuries tend to come when the athletes are not getting enough controlled variability within their sport or enough rest to allow the body to build on the hard work that has been done. Just because playing 16 hours a week is good, doesn't mean 18 hours is better.

Bucket 2: Conditioning

Second to tennis, the conditioning bucket is the next to overflow. The key here is playing four hours of tennis in one day is all the conditioning you need. You don’t need to then go run sprints while fatigued, or do the beep test or another similar drill. Your body is already fatigued so adding more to the bucket is not adding anything to the athlete.

Bucket 3: Strength Training

Here is the first bucket that tends to fill up slowly as proper strength training will build a huge base for movement quality and capacity. A proper training program can

Filling The Buckets

By Andy Wegman

underpin an athlete’s development and allow for greater and faster build up of skills that will translate onto the court. A consistent, repeatable, progressive routine should be utilized that takes the whole body into consideration. Doing shuttle runs after three hours of tennis does not make a “fitness” plan.

Bucket 4: Flexibility/Mobility

Sometimes overflowed, and sometimes overlooked. The important takeaway is that flexibility/mobility on their own don’t allow you to produce greater force, or run faster, or have better conditioning. Being able to touch the floor versus touching your ankles is not going to be the reason you get injured or stay healthy. The goal is to be able to attain the range of motions you need in your sport. For example, if you can’t reach overhead without compensating or if your knee can’t travel 13cm past your big toe then yes, this bucket needs to be filled. But if you have the pre-requisite range of motion for your sport then strengthening that motion will give you a bigger return on investment. Stretching just to stretch, just like anything else, can lead to negative feedback as well.

Bucket 5: Change Of Direction (Agility, Movement, etc.)

“Get lower” or “load your legs more,” are common phrases you hear from coaches on the court. While they are coming from the right place they are often misguided and lack the instruction needed to acquire or improve on these skills. Mastering these skills requires a deep look at each

individual's movement capacity to see where the holes in the bucket are and make sure you are plugging them. Filling this bucket up with mindless change of direction drills on court just leads to conditioning poor movement quality. What needs to be done is to gain these skills off the court, practice the skills on the court, and then drill them into the athlete.

Bucket 6: Speed

Usain Bolt runs 100 meters in 9.58s and achieves max speed around the 60 meter mark. Christian Colman (World Record Holder) runs 60 meters in 6.34 seconds and, depending on who you talk to, might not even achieve max speed within such a short race distance. So to do some sprints on a few courts with no rest and think speed is being worked on just is not happening. All you are doing is adding more to the conditioning bucket and training slowly. Speed requires max effort, full rest and should be done in a progressive manner depending on each specific athlete. It should be testable (timer), repeatable (environment) and controlled. This allows you to show improvement over the same distance and progression into longer ones.

A great program should incorporate all of these “buckets” at all times. Each member of the coaching staff should communicate with each other to make sure each skill is being touched on. The emptiest bucket deserves the most attention from the coaching team, and the fullest bucket should be the most closely monitored in order to prevent it from spilling over (well, at least not too much).

Andy Wegman is the Associate Director of Athletic Performance at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy at SPORTIME Randall’s Island. Wegman earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in athletic training from the University at Buffalo. He is a licensed NYS Certified Athletic Trainer specializing in injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance training. Prior to joining SPORTIME/JMTA, Andy worked in private training facilities in NYC, and with local high school and college athletes. He has also worked with athletes in the USA Olympic Wrestling and Track & Field Programs as a volunteer. He can be reached at awegman@sportimeny.com.

spotlight Junior Player

By Brian Coleman

Lillien Weiss & Luanna Carmo Ross School Tennis Center

Lastseason, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Girls’ Individual Tennis Championships were held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens for the first time in the tournament’s history.

It presented a unique opportunity for deserving high school tennis players who qualified, which included the doubles duo of Luanna Carmo & Lillian Weiss (Lillie Weiss) from the Ross School in East Hampton.

“It was one of the coolest experiences,” Carmo said about playing on the U.S. Open courts. “I’ve always dreamed about playing there, and it was amazing to be able to do it.”

Weiss added:

“Being able to play on the same courts where so many tennis greats have played was a dream for me as well. It’s definitely going to inspire me and push myself this season for an opportunity to return. It was really a gift getting to play there.”

The pair qualified for the State Championships thanks to their third-place finish in the Suffolk County Championships,

a remarkable result for players who are still very young. Carmo was a seventh-grader, and Weiss was an eighth-grader, but the two proved they belong competing at the highest levels of varsity tennis. Weiss began playing tennis when she was three-years-old, the daughter of two parents who were both avid players in their own right, as her father played Division I tennis collegiately while her mother competed at the State Championships when she was a high school player.

A native of the Hamptons, Weiss began training at the Ross School Tennis Center a few years back, while attending public school nearby. Last year her family decided to look for a school where she could not only maximize her ability and time to train for tennis but also receive a top education in person vs online, and after a full search they decided the Ross School was the ideal choice for Lillie.

The Ross School is a dynamic day and boarding school that serves students from nursery through post-graduate. The Tennis Center, also open to the community, offers elite competitive tennis training alongside Ross School’s unique

academic curriculum, and the school team competes in Section XI.

“One of the reasons I wanted to come here was because it’s the number one ranked boarding school in New York, with a really unique, global curriculum,” Weiss said. “I was looking for a school that would support my rigorous tennis training schedule while not sacrificing educational opportunities for myself.

Ross is great at accommodating my unique schedule. When I have to travel for tournaments, the teachers are always helpful at having me stay on target with my classes. Ross also provided me the option as an eight grader to take more advanced high school classes which keep me challenged and interested. My favorite classes this past year were creative writing, public policy and Geometry. The teachers really understand each student’s unique qualities and I am grateful they support me.”

For Carmo, she has been attending and playing tennis at the Ross School since she can remember. Her father, Vinicius, is the school’s Director of Tennis, and her older brother, Leo, competes for the Ross School varsity boys’ team.

“I’ve been playing here since I was three, and I’ve been in love with the sport ever since,” Carmo said. “Having my dad alongside the whole time has been great, and that’s really how I got started. Tennis has been a big part of my family’s life, and they have always been a big inspiration for me. Being able to play tennis and attend school has helped me grow not only as a player, but also as a person.”

As doubles partners, the two have skills that complement each other and make them a great combination. Carmo is excellent from the baseline using the pace and precision of her ground strokes to move opponents around, while Weiss thrives at the net and is aggressive in being able to finish off points there.

Vinicius and the staff at Ross School encourage both of them, as well as all their players, to go for their shots and

take calculated risks.

“They both have great strokes, and this is the age when we want them to grow physically and become stronger,” Vinicius said. “The goal is to prepare them for the future. They are 13 and 14, and the goal is to peak when they are 17 or 18, and be ready to compete at the collegiate level.

Sometimes you go to the net and lose a point, but that will benefit you later. Luanna and Lillie take risks and we encourage that. It’s about the process of improving and finding out what works, and not necessarily about winning every match you play at this age.”

With tennis being such an individual sport, Carmo and Weiss have relished the opportunity to represent their school and compete amongst a team. Being able to play with their friends provides a special bond that can sometimes be rare in tennis.

“This past season was the first time playing on a team for me, and having that support from the girls is amazing,” Weiss said. “It brings a calmness and ease knowing that we are all rooting for each other’s success.”

Carmo added:

“We have great energy together, and have great team camaraderie. It’s great, and we’re working hard to be ready for this coming season.”

The two hope to not only make it back to the State Championships in the individual competition, but also lead their Ross team to heights it has not reached yet. For the Ravens, the last couple of years have ended in the Suffolk County Small School Championship match, and Carmo & Weiss are excited for the opportunity to guide their team into the Long Island Championship.

But until then, Carmo & Weiss will continue to put in the necessary work to improve as tennis players, and be ideal representatives of the Ross School and the Ross School Tennis Center. The two will train hard to improve their overall games, working with the mental trainers and strength & conditioning coaches, as well as the tennis coaches, to sharpen the edges of their games.

“There’s not one method that fits every player. Every player is different, and they have different needs, so we don’t do the same thing for everyone,” Vinicius added. “We listen to each player, and treat them like the individual they are.”

Between the high level of tennis offered, and the unparalleled academic curriculum, the Ross School is at the cutting edge of creating the next generation of leaders, and Carmo & Weiss are two of its brightest pupils.

adult leaguewrap-up

By Ainslie Ellis

Alongand busy Spring/Summer season has come to an end with fall tennis on the horizon. Thanks to all of our players and captains. Rain and heat were pervasive this season and we appreciate everyone’s flexibility and tenacity!

Congratulations to the following league champions. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at the Sectional tournaments as postseason play continues. Metro 18 & Over Spring/Summer Men’s League Champions

l 18 & Over 3.0 Men captained by Day Yundan and Erli Perez

l 18 & Over 3.5 Men captained by Yuji Okumura and David Alfonso

l 18 & Over 4.0 Manhattan Men captained by Ahmad Amin

l 18 & Over 4.5 Manhattan Men captained by Todd Mekles and Serge Verdoux

l 18 & Over 5.0 Men captained by Eric Tomasini and Nikola Djordjevic

Metro 18&over Spring/Summer Women’s League Champions

l 18 & Over 3.0 Manhattan Women captained by Lena Wu and Jessie Carnevale

l 18 & Over 3.5 Manhattan Women captained by Patricia Gould and Annette Welles

l 18 & Over 4.0 Manhattan Women captained by Anna Tang and Kate Kelly

l 18 & Over 4.5 Manhattan Women captained by Courtney Sokol and Parul Sangwan

We look forward to seeing everyone on the courts for fall tennis motivated by the great competition at the U.S. Open!

Our 3.5/4.0/4.5 tri-level and non-advancing leagues begin in September, with 18 & Over Manhattan Mixed Doubles starting up in October.

As always, if you have an interest in participating in our leagues, please reach out to me!

Manhattan team Wu/Carnevale after defeating tough competition from Staten Island: Perpetua and Brooklyn: D’Amore/Wilson

Manhattan: Tang/Kelly prevailed at Regionals over Queens representatives Gould/Rey

Team Amin at their regional after defeating team Bronx: Rader/Lee and narrowly escaping team Brooklyn: Jordan

Manhattan team: Gould/Welles following their hard fought wins over Staten Island: Perpetua/Brooks, Brooklyn: Bernstein and Queens: Healy

Young Hopefuls Attempt To Win “Little Mo” Slam And Bring Home Largest Trophy in Junior Tennis

Lastyear, Vlada Hranchar accomplished one of the great feats in junior tennis. The eight-year-old from Florida won all three “Little Mo” International events to win the “Little Mo” Slam in the Girls’ 8s singles division.

By winning the three events, first in Colorado Springs in July, the second in West Orange, New Jersey at the end of the summer, and finally the third in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in December, she earned the unmistakable 6’ tall trophy, the tallest trophy in junior tennis, and joined an exclusive club of former Slam champions.

Hranchar had wanted to play “Little Mo” events since she was young. Carol Weyman of the MCB Tennis Foundation, which runs the tournaments, invited Hranchar to play in the events, and the youngster couldn’t wait until she turned eight-years-old to be eligible.

“I dreamed of participating in this incredible tournament when I was six years old,” Hranchar said. “Carol [Weyman] wrote to me on Instagram and invited me, but she didn’t know that I was only six at the time. When the moment came and my parents registered me for all the Internationals, I was so happy and couldn’t wait to play. When I won the final point of the third Slam event, I was so happy to win such a huge cup, and it now sits in the Rick Macci Academy [where I train] where it can motivate other players who dream of winning it.”

Later this year, Hranchar will be back at the Palm Beach Gardens event, at the third leg, to talk to the tournament hopefuls about her experience.

“I was invited to give a motivational speech at the ceremony in December for all the children and parents, and I’m so excited about it,” she added.”

As the second leg of this year’s Slam arrives in New Jersey, the winners from the first leg in Colorado will be seeking to follow in Hranchar’s footsteps, winning in West Orange and giving themselves a shot to win the third leg at the end of this year in Florida.

Patrick Okla of Staten Island will attempt to become the second player from New York, joining Sebastian

Vlada Hranchar captured the “Little Mo” Slam in 2024

Bielen of Long Island, to win all three legs. In Colorado, Okla was the second-seed and after coming back from a set down to win his semifinal showdown, he defeated the top-seed in three-sets, finishing a 7-6(5), 2-6, [10-7] victory to win the Boys 12s singles division.

In the Girls 10s singles and Girls 10s doubles division, Indira Lee of Hollywood, Florida secured titles in both. Lee won all of her singles matches in straight sets and will look to continue that momentum in New Jersey and Florida.

Adelyn Mannari swept all three divisions she played in back in July, winning the Girls 10s singles, Girls 10s doubles and Mixed Doubles championships. Mannari, a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, remained headstrong in her matches in all three of the competitions, a necessary trait when playing three tournaments in the same week.

“Changing tactics when I see something wasn’t working for me was the key for me winning the first leg [of the Slam],” Mannari said. “I stayed focused and fought hard in the matches. I am very excited to be able to compete at the next Internationals and it will be a different experience. I am glad I have a chance for the Slam and I will do my best at the tournament!”

One of the endearing qualities of the “Little Mo” tournaments is the sportsmanship it emphasizes, and the camaraderie it brings out amongst all the competitors, something Mannari truly enjoys.

“I love making new friends when I go to the ‘Little Mo’ events,” she said. “I have made some really good friends in the past and stay in touch with them.”

With the first leg played in the high altitude of Colorado, Jacob Nall made sure to do all he could to make sure he was ready to deal with it.

“I went out a week earlier to train with Peter Richman at the Advantage You Tennis Academy in December,” Nall said. “The academy is a really high-performance tennis training academy with four-hour-a-day sessions on the court, and one-hour of speed and agility training. Once the tournament started, I was more acclimated and physically fit since I had the time to get used to higher altitude and speed of the shots due to the thinner air.”

That dedication paid off as Nall would win all of his matches in straight sets in the Boys 10s division, and captured the title at the tournament series’ first leg. He is now eager to continue his pursuit of the Slam, something he came up just short of a year ago.

“Losing in the finals last year was my only loss all year in the ‘Little Mo’ Internationals events. I was one win away from competing for the Slam and hope to complete it this year. In my loss last year in New Jersey, it came from a really good opponent who in the end played a better match than I did and earned the win.”

Nall played his first ‘Little Mo’ event back in 2023, and has won nine International titles, and three Regional titles, and always enjoys being able to compete in them not only on the court, but be a part of the great energy off the court.

“I have met lifelong friends along the way, and spend time training with all of the friends I have made along the way in different states,” Nall said. “The parades are awesome, and in Colorado I got to carry the United States flag during the ceremony which was a great honor. All of the staff do an amazing job to make the event feel like something magical, and the friendships are the best part of the events.”

Those friendships will be on display as will the competition when the “Little Mo” series comes to New Jersey in August for the Internationals, as well as to the Bronx at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning for the Regionals in September, before the 2025 International tournaments wrap up in Florida in December.

Adelyn Mannari won all three divisions at the first “Little Mo” Internationals of 2025 in Colorado Springs

Patrick Okla of Staten Island was the Boys 12s singles winner

Jacob Nall worked hard to prepare himself for the elements when he won in Colorado

Indira Lee was both a singles and doubles winner at the first “Little Mo” Slam of 2025

2025 New York Girls’ High School PREVIEW

Asthe U.S. Open brings the best tennis players in the world to New York, it also signifies the return of a new school year, and thus, a fresh season of high school girls’ tennis in the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) in the five boroughs.

Last season proved to be an historic year of girls tennis in the City. James Madison captured its first championship in the sport in nearly 50 years as it defeated McKee/Staten Island Tech 3-2 to win the PSAL 2A Championship.

“The entire squad earned and deserved the title of City Champions, and it will be nice to have ‘2024’ printed along with ‘1978’ listed on the banner hanging in the gymnasium,” head coach Matthew Nanes told NY Tennis Magazine last November.

In the PSAL 1A Championship, Abraham Lincoln took home the first tennis title in the program’s history as it won a nailbiter over the High School for Environmental Studies in the finals.

“I promised myself and these girls that we would come back this season and dominate the division to get what we felt we deserved,” said Lincoln head coach Vincent Garcia. “We absolutely could not wait to get the team together this year, and we fought hard and we did it.”

New York Tennis Magazine took a look at some of the team’s to watch this season.

*All players and dates are subject to change. Please visit NYTennisMag.com for the latest information on the high school season in New York City.

Teams to Watch

James Madison

They just enjoyed the best season the program has had in the last half-century, and the Lady Knights are poised to build on that success this fall. Returning will be its three singles players that helped guide the team to the 2A New York City title, as Mariia Vainshtein, Nicoletta Draganchyuk and Milana Markov, who spearheaded the lineup, are all back. The former two will be seniors and out to finish their careers with another title, while Markov will be a sophomore, and with another year of PSAL experience under her belt should be even better. One half of both the first doubles and second doubles teams have graduated,

but Sofia Vinnik who played first doubles as a freshman, and Irma Gaidukova, who played second doubles as a junior, return with championship experience.

McKee/Staten Island Tech

The city title was within reach for the Seagulls of Staten Island Tech last season, and that means they will be more motivated than ever this season. As a sophomore a year ago, Priyanka Shah led the way at first singles as she went undefeated both in the regular season, and in the playoffs, posting a combined 9-0 record. Nicole Soltsov will provide leadership as a senior in the second singles position, as will

senior Katherine Kobichev in the third singles spot. The senior pairing of Alina Pokhylko and Dominika Schutz should retain their position at the top of the doubles lineup, and with the bulk of its squad returning, Staten Island Tech will be a threat to make a deep run once again.

Bronx Science

A semifinalist a year ago, Bronx Science is eager to return to the championship match like it had the previous three seasons. The Wolverines will have a potent lineup capable of doing just that, led by junior Leila Patel who was undefeated at first singles in the regular season last year.. Behind her will be senior Akari Wientzen in the second singles position, and key depth pieces like Sofia Lee Verovic, Isabella Malali, Mia Mkrtchyan, Evelyn Morris, Olivia Lam and Morgan Greenfield round out a deep lineup that is capable of returning to the PSAL 2A final.

Hunter

Two years ago, Hunter reigned supreme as the New York City “A” Division champions. Now, the Hawks aspire to get back to that point, especially after being eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs last season. Hunter returns its entire starting lineup from last year’s squad which includes the singles trio of Diana Nepomnyashchaya, Chloe Chung and Claudia Constantinescu, who played first, second and third singles, respectively, last fall. The first doubles duo of Amy Ma & Sophie Pinsker, as well as the second doubles pairing of Ana Goyle & Chloe Chen, are both back to round out the lineup, as Hunter aims to reclaim its title as city champion.

Stuyvesant

While one of the best players in New York City, Sabrina Xu, has graduated, the Lady Lobsters of Stuyvesant have the talent to make up for the loss. Mia Laks, who played second singles last year, will step into a bigger role during her junior campaign, as will Emily Harsono, who played third singles last season as a freshman. Isabell Huang & Ia Sofocleous were the first doubles tandem as sophomores and look to build on that success in their junior seasons, as will the second doubles team of Sophie Shih & Elizabeth Yu. Stuyvesant was the 11th seed in last season’s playoffs, but the Lady Lobsters have higher goals this season.

Tottenville

The end to the Tottenville season a year ago came in heartbreaking fashion in the quarterfinals, and the Pirates want to get that bad taste out of their mouth this season. Led by a trio of seniors in singles play, Julia Sniadowski, Apollinariia Stepanenko and Eveline Aleksandrov, at first, second and third singles, respectively, Tottenville has a singles lineup capable of competing with anyone in the city. With Amy Dong, Barbare Okroshidze and Roaa Youssef returning to anchor the doubles play, Tottenville will look to build on last season’s run to the final eight

Townsend Harris

Townsend Harris had one of the youngest starting lineups in all of New York City last season and still earned the fifth-seed in the team playoffs. It would lose a tough matchup to Bronx Science in the quarterfinals, but with another year of experience, they should be ready to go even further this year. Elizabeth Sabaev played first singles as a freshman, Micaela Galicia played second singles as a freshman and Morgan Ma played third singles as a sophomore, and all three will lead a determined Hawks squad with added experience.

High School for Environmental Studies

The runners-up in the PSAL 1A Championship last season, the High School for Environmental Studies have a clear goal in mind this season: get back to the finals, and bring it home. Led by Grace Mahabir at first singles, and seniors Lian Wachspress and Grace Mahabir at second and third singles, respectively, the Eagles have the singles play that will allow it to compete with anyone at the 1A level. If the team can get solid doubles play, which will be anchored by Oumy Ndiaye and Shay Fairweather, look for the Eagles to once again be in contention for the city title.

Francis Lewis

After being ousted by the eventual champions in the quarterfinals in 2024, the Patriots of Francis Lewis are back to take the next step in 2025. It’s top two singles players return to lead the way, with seniors Anush Yadav at first singles and Isabella Djokoic at second singles anchoring the lineup. If Francis Lewis can solidify its doubles play with returning players Amber Lai, Emily Zheng and Karen Jun, plus some newcomers to the lineup, the Patriots will be a threat deep in the playoffs.

Brooklyn Tech

Eva Yevdayev leads a Brooklyn Tech team that finished 2024 with an early playoff exit. After securing the sixthseed in the 2A playoffs, the Engineers were ousted in the opening round, something it aims to avoid this fall. Yevdayev will be the senior at the top of the lineup and hopes to build on last year’s success, while Emma Kusakabe looks to be a stable force in the second singles position. Seniors, Mia Peng & Soraya Kamath could move up to first doubles after being a great second doubles pairing a year ago, to potentially give Brooklyn Tech the top-end talent that could help guide them to an extended playoff run.

The Five Greatest Tennis Films Of All-Time

Whatcould be more fun or more educational than watching a great tennis movie? There are many to choose from and here is my list of the five best of all-time, and what you can take from them. Sure, we all know that the 2021 film “King Richard” about Serena and Venus Williams was nominated for six Academy Awards and that Will Smith won an Oscar.

1. Federer: Twelve Final Days

This is a behind the scenes documentary that follows the last twelve days of the career of Swiss born Roger Federer who most consider the best tennis player in history. In addition to being heart-warming and poignant, this film gives you a close up last look at what may be one of the world’s greatest role models. Called “The Federer Express”, Roger Federer had a unique combination of grace, elegance, power, and poise. He continually made winning look easy and even inevitable. His influence transcended sport. A poll taken in 2010 ranked Federer as the second most trusted and admired person on earth, right behind Nelson Mandela. So if you have a youngster that is serious about tennis, sit down with them and watch this documentary. The benefits will be considerable.

2. Naomi Osaka: Three Episode Netflix Series

Naomi Osaka is one of the most interesting athletes on earth. She was ranked #1 in the world, is a two time US Open champion, an activist for human rights and a renowned advocate for mental health in sports. She is also a tragic figure which is painfully evident when you watch this documentary. She is a shy, sensitive young talent who has had a hard time managing fame and fortune. Her depressive state and cheerlessness is obvious in every frame of this film; such is the cost one pays when drinking from the poisoned chalice of fame and fortune. The three episodes were filmed between 2018 - 2020 during her ascension, but shortly thereafter came her mental collapse

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signaled during the 2021 French Open. That was the well-chronicled debacle where she refused to meet with the media, was fined $15,000 and quickly withdrew, sighting mental illness concerns. Following all this came her relationship with rapper Cordae, her pregnancy, and the firing of coaches. Her embattled relationship with the media has had a real impact on professional golfers as well with both Colin Morikawa and Rory McIlroy getting into the controversial habit of ignoring all media requests following losses.

3. The Gambler

This 2014 crime drama is based upon the Fyodor Dostoevsky novel of the same name. It starred Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Jessica Lange and Emory Cohen as the college tennis star. It is a story of a self destructive literature professor with a big gambling problem and may be Mark Wahlberg’s greatest performance. Emory Cohen plays an emerging tennis star taking one of Wahlberg’s classes and the film emphasizes the crucial importance of natural giftedness if one is to rise to the top of any field—be it literature, tennis or basketball. This obvious and painful reality seems to be true. I have worked with many world class athletes in sports like golf, basketball, soccer, football and boxing. It is a truism that a big part of their world class status is genetics. As an example, Tiger Woods was so freakishly talented and he could hit a ball s close to a pin, with one hand using a seven iron as he walked down the fairway talking to you. This is not a nautical gift, this is god given. Of course you must couple that with a superb work ethic, some luck and very good support team that stick with you for the ten years but here is no denying that natural talent is a must. This film

demonstrates that cruel and unfair fact very well. It is a fun and worthwhile film to view.

4. Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

This is another three-episode Netflix series documenting the Spanish-born Carlos Alcaraz. With his winning smile, charisma and good looks he has become the heir apparent to Federer, Nadal and Djokovic as the greatest tennis player on earth. And similar to Osaka, the series reveals the pain, stress and anguish that fame always brings. Since Carlos is still such a young man, the documentary unveils his struggle to hold onto his youth, his family, and his joy of tennis in the face of the endless obligations that stardom demands. This documentary is a cautionary tale of what happens when you get what you wish for.

5. King Richard

This biographical sports drama stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams. The film is one of the great sports films, comparable to “Friday Night Lights” and “Any Given Sunday” and won Will Smith the Best Actor Academy Award. Unfortunately Will Smith channeled Richard Williams too well, which may explain his loss of control at the Academy Awards when he smacked host Chris Rock in the face. The film shows Richard Williams doing the impossible by raising two girls on the mean streets of Compton, California in such a way that they both ascended to the top of the tennis world. Mr. Williams instinctively knew how to protect his daughters from coaches who wanted to overexpose them to the stress of national competition. The Williams story contrasts sharply with the Osaka story in that neither of the Williams sisters imploded at a young age. The lesson here is that if you have a young prodigy, you would do well to safeguard them from both fame and fortune until they are old enough to handle it.

For consultations, treatment or on-site visits, contact Dr. Tom Ferraro Ph.D., Sport Psychologist, by phone at (516) 248-7189, e-mail DrTFerraro@aol.com or visit DrTomFerraro.com.

How AI and Technology Could Finally End Cheating in Junior Tennis

By Chris Lewit

Thereis a dirty little secret in the cloistered world of competitive junior tennis: Cheating and gamesmanship are rampant—and nobody is doing anything about it. For many children and parents, their first exposure to the junior tennis circuit is a shock. Unlike most other sports, junior tennis is one of the few sanctioned competitions where the players—often as young as eight years old—are expected to referee their own matches and keep their own score.

Many parents report a traumatizing first tournament experience for their child, full of tears and frustration. It is a well-known fact in the industry that many kids play just one competitive tournament and never return to the circuit.

Interestingly, in the United States, there are more than 10 times the number of high school team tennis players than there are competitive junior tournament players. Why such a stark discrepancy? Because most of the nice kids, and their families, gravitate toward high school tennis, where the environment is more supportive, and the cheating and gamesmanship are far less prevalent.

On any given Saturday or Sunday morning, you won’t find kids refereeing their own soccer games or calling fouls on the basketball court. But in junior tennis, young players are tasked with doing just that. Meanwhile, parents are forced to sit helplessly on the sidelines, not permitted to intervene during disputes, no matter how blatant the cheating may be.

It’s true that most sanctioned tournaments provide roving umpires who can be called to assist in disputes, but by the time an official arrives, the damage is often done. Worse still, seasoned cheaters know how to manipulate referees or simply resume their tactics once the umpire walks away. It’s a broken system.

So the big question is why? Why can’t the leaders of the sport—the ITF, USTA, UTR, and other sanctioning bodies—come together to put an end to cheating in junior

tournaments once and for all?

Some in the business argue that providing proper supervision would be too costly. Others insist that self-officiating builds character, mental toughness, and independence. “It’s just part of the game,” they say. “It makes kids stronger,” they claim. Many pass the buck, asserting that it’s the responsibility of coaches and parents to instill moral values in the players, not the job of governing bodies or tournament directors. Others flat-out deny the problem, saying cheating isn’t prevalent enough to warrant reform.

But ask any honest coach who’s been around the game for decades, and they’ll tell you the truth: Cheating is out of control and has been for years. Many of us in the tennis community have sounded the alarm repeatedly, only to be met with silence or excuses. There has been incredible institutional inertia on this issue, stemming from a culture of rationalizing and excuse-making.

That said, there are finally signs that this inertia may be starting to shift.

Thankfully, the USTA has recently taken a meaningful step by investing in PlayReplay, a promising new video replay system designed to help curb cheating at junior events. This move signals a long-overdue acknowledgment that the status quo is not working and that technological solutions may be the key to restoring fairness and integrity in the sport. It’s a hopeful sign that the governing bodies are finally beginning to recognize the scale of the problem and take action.

It’s time to stop the cheating in junior tennis and enough with the

rationalizations and finger-pointing. If we want to grow the game and attract more young players, we must make competitive tennis a safe, fair, and positive experience for all children. Parents and players deserve a product they can trust, and that begins with offering events that come with a simple but powerful promise: a nocheating guarantee.

Thankfully, help may be on the horizon.

A new wave of technology companies is stepping up to provide real solutions. From AI-powered video review systems to affordable line-calling cameras and computer-scored matches, the tools now exist—or are rapidly being developed—to finally bring integrity and fairness to junior tournaments.

Companies like SwingVision, FoxTenn, and Playsight are pioneering AI and videobased officiating systems. These technologies can review disputed line calls, track scores in real time, and even generate match statistics, all with minimal human intervention. As the costs of these tools continue to fall and their adoption becomes more widespread, tournament directors will be able to offer fairer, more transparent matches—even at the grassroots level.

In the next five to ten years, I predict that most junior players in most regions will have access to tournaments equipped with advanced tech tools to ensure fair play. This will be a true blessing for the sport and a long-overdue one. For decades, the curse of cheating has driven countless kids away from competitive tennis. But with a new commitment to integrity—and the help of powerful technology—we may finally break that curse for good. Let’s give our kids the fair competition they deserve.

Chris Lewit is a leading high-performance coach, educator and author of the best-selling book, The Secrets of Spanish Tennis, and a new technique book, Winning Pretty, which will be published in 2025. Secrets of Spanish Tennis, Second Edition will be published in September 2024. As a coach, he has trained hundreds of nationally ranked juniors. He directs a full-time academy for homeschool/online players and a high performance summer camp program, as well as bespoke high performance training for all ages and levels, all at his club in the beautiful green mountains of Vermont. Contact Chris directly by phone/WhatsApp 914-462-2912 or chris@chrislewit.com.

Pressure in tennis is unavoidable. It shows up in the form of break points, tie-breakers, deciding sets, and match points. For some players, this constant pressure feels like a threat. For others, it’s an invitation to rise to the occasion. However, the difference between these players doesn’t lie in talent or technique, but instead lies in each player’s mindset. The players who thrive are not the ones who avoid pressure; they are the ones who embrace it.

Tennis uniquely exposes players to mental and emotional challenges. There is no clock to run out and there are no teammates to lean on during key moments. You win by solving problems, holding your nerve, and finding a way. In this sense, pressure is not just part of the game, but is the very essence of it. Whether it’s your first tournament match or the finals of a Grand Slam, one’s ability to perform under stress often dictates the outcome.

Embracing pressure begins on the practice court. Players train to hit forehands and backhands, but the real work starts when drills simulate match conditions. Practicing tiebreaks, playing points with consequences, or placing specific goals on a game can help athletes get comfortable being uncomfortable. This kind of pressure training builds familiarity, and with that comes confidence.

What separates great competitors

Embracing the Pressure: Thriving When It Matters Most

By Nikki Carnovale

is their perspective. They don't wait for the nerves to disappear; they expect them. They understand that pressure is a sign that something meaningful is at stake. Instead of shrinking from that feeling, they see it as a signal to lock in, breathe deeper, and sharpen their focus. Over time, pressure becomes less of a burden on players and more of a catalyst for peak performance.

Tennis also teaches that pressure is unpredictable. A player may feel calm one moment and rattled the next. The key to performing under this variable pressure is learning how to reset quickly. A deep breath between points, a specific routine before serving, or a single cue word can help bring the mind back to the present. These small habits help players manage the emotional swings that come with high-stakes moments.

Even the pros struggle. What

makes them different is not perfection, but practice, repetitions, and persistence, and they learn from each experience. Each tight match is a lesson in resilience and each high-pressure moment is another chance to grow.

Pressure reveals all; it shows you who you are, what your strengths are, and where you still need to grow. For tennis players, that should not be something to fear. The more you lean into pressure, the more equipped you become; not just to win matches, but to develop the kind of toughness that persists beyond the court.

In tennis, pressure is not the problem; avoiding it is. Embracing it, learning from it, and preparing for it is what helps a player reach their true potential. The next time the moment feels big, remember that’s the point and that’s where the best tennis is played.

Nikki Carnovale is a High Performance Coach at CourtSense Tennis at Bogota Racquet Club. She is one the highest certified female coaches in Canada, certified with an Advanced Coaching Diploma from the Canadian Sport Institute and has the Tennis Canada Coach 3 and Club Professional 3 certifications. She has competed in many international events and proudly represented Canada in the Junior Billie Jean King Cup. Her accolades also include being crowned a Canadian University National Champion and MVP of the tournament. In her professional career, Nikki previously served as a high-performance tennis coach and a national coach with the Canadian federation, and travelled with Canada’s top junior players to various International events across the U.S, Europe, and Central America.

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