Across Long Island … News and Notes From Across the

Tennis has returned to our lives after a multiple monthhiatus, and that means that summer camps are back in session as well. The local clubs and programs have done an excellent job of running the camps while maintaining social distancing and other safety guidelines.

Photo credit: Ohio State University Athletics Ohio State freshman and Northport native Cannon Kingsley was named the ITA National Rookie of the Year, the final accolade on what was an outstanding first season competing for the Buckeyes. Kingsley, the first Ohio State player to earn rookie of the year honors, received the award during a special virtual awards ceremony.

In addition to being named National Rookie of the Year, Kingsley was named an All-American in singles, won Big Ten Freshman of the Year and was a unanimous selection to the first team All-Big Ten.

Alexander Wriedt, who trains out of Glen Head Racquet & Fitness, captured the title at the L6 Sportime Quogue Independence Day Open in the Boys 12s Singles division. Wriedt was the tournament’s top-seed, and went through the draw without dropping a set.

Throughout the pandemic, the team at SPORTIME and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy made sure that its customers and students were able to continue improving and remain active despite being quarantined. Each week, the coaches hosted online sessions ranging from fitness workouts to technical exercises so that players remain engaged, and when they returned to the court recently, were ready to get right back into the swing of things.

Ross School Tennis Academy's Ally Friedman received the prestigious Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award. The award honors high school and college-aged students who use sports to improve their community, and Friedman was honored for her “The Ball Program”, a learning and mentorship program she created to help young girls help foster their passion for sports. Friedman was honored during the annual ESPY awards on ESPN.