Pro Tennis Coming to Courtside Tuesday
Pro tennis is headed to New Jersey on Tuesday night, and for anyone familiar with tennis history, the night will have a similar feel. Courtside Racquet Club in Lebanon, N.J. [...]
November 2013
Ask Aunt Sally: Early-Start Ratings
Question: When does someone that is playing only mixed doubles get a computer rating? I recently played someone that was self rated over 2 years ago but only played mixed [...]
A Tennis Family: The Flemings
There’s not much question what the sport of choice is in the Fleming family household. In nearly every way, all signs point to tennis. “We’re a tennis family in a lot [...]
Remembering the Past, Eyes on the Future
Tucked away on a small island on a river just north of downtown Pittsburgh, the headquarters of Gamma Sports appears more like a vacation spot than a place of business. But [...]
More than a Tennis Player: Punch Maleka
Nearly 20 minutes had passed since his first-round match, and Punch Maleka could barely breathe. Leaning back in a clubhouse chair at the Mercer County Park Tennis Facility, [...]
Coaches, Players Hit Philly for College Day
The idea of playing college sports can be intimidating and complicated. For local tennis players, it got a bit simpler on Saturday. Nearly 100 players interested in [...]
Bigger Than the Game
Tennis means something different to everyone. For some, it’s simply a fun game to play. For others, it’s about family, opportunity, or growth. People around the game [...]
Premier Facility Spotlight: Legacy Youth Tennis and Education
The mission of Legacy Youth Tennis and Education is stated clearly on its Web site. It reads: “… to prepare young people, especially those from under-resourced families [...]
A Run for Tennis: Landis Raises Money Through NYC Marathon
Justin Landis knows his way around New York City. That’s what running 26 miles around the city tends to do. Landis, of Exton, Pa., ran the 2013 ING New York City Marathon [...]
