tags

Tennis

Recent Headlines

Fort Greene

May 20, 2013

Fort Greene Tennis Ladder Serves Up Fun and Rivalry for Fifth Year Running

Fort Greene Tennis Ladder has over 200 players who compete for prize money and titles.

Bed-Stuy

May 08, 2013

Kings County Tennis League Serves Up First Lesson of the Year in Bed-Stuy

The Kings County Tennis League started up again on Saturday in four different public housing complexes.

Kew Gardens

February 13, 2013

Tennis Center Expansion Gets Warm Reception in Kew Gardens

Union workers and tennis fans voiced support for the proposed tennis center expansion.

Flushing

September 06, 2012

Tourist Charged With Dashing Onto U.S. Open Court

Damian Proano of Ecuador ran onto the court to get an autograph, the Queens D.A. said.

Flushing

September 05, 2012

U.S. Open Foot Traffic Not Reaching Queens Small Businesses, Locals Say

Businesses in Flushing and Corona are not benefiting from fans visiting the U.S. Open, locals said.

Flushing

August 31, 2012

Junkyard Fire Spews Smoke Over U.S. Open

A fire broke out in a junkyard near the U.S. Open sending a column of smoke over the tennis tournament.

New York City

August 31, 2012

Federer, Serena Williams Advance at US Open While Roddick to Retire

Day four of play at the USTA National Tennis Center brought predictable ups and downs.

New York City

August 30, 2012

Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray Cruise at US Open While Kim Clijsters Bows Out

The Williams sisters and Bryan brothers also advanced at day three of play in Flushing.

Flushing

August 28, 2012

Alec Baldwin, Jordin Sparks Hit the Red Carpet at U.S. Open

Alec Baldwin, Jordin Sparks and Carly Rae Jepsen on hand for tournament's opening ceremony. 

Flushing

August 23, 2012

U.S. Open Ref Accused of Murdering Her Husband 'Snapped,' Says Detective

Lois Ann Goodman, charged with killing her husband with a coffee mug, will face murder charges in L.A.

Flushing

August 21, 2012

Free U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament Begins Tuesday

Four-day tournament will round out Grand Slam field; is free to the public.

Flushing

August 20, 2012

U.S. Open Serving Up Two New Bars This Year

The upscale bars will serve beer and champagne to tennis fans between matches at the Open.

New York City

August 17, 2012

Free Exercise in New York City

You don't have to spend a fortune on fancy gyms to get in a good workout in New York.

Flushing

August 13, 2012

Jordin Sparks to Serve Up Tunes at U.S. Open

The "American Idol" winner will perform at the ceremony amid fans and tennis stars.

Flushing

July 24, 2012

'Family Adventure Race' Brings Challenging Obstacle Course to Queens Park

The first-ever Family Adventure Race is coming to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in August.