New Tennis Player's Reference Page!
Are you new to tennis and are looking:
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to learn more about where to buy tennis attire
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to learn more about the history of tennis
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to learn more about professional tennis
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for where you can see tennis in the tri-state area
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for beginner tennis tips
You've come to the right place!
This page is to help you learn what's happening in the world of tennis.
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Where to Buy Equipment and Essentials
Where to buy Red/Orange/Green Tennis Balls
Yonkers Tennis, Amazon, Dicks Sporting Goods, Walmart, Target
Why it's important to wear court/tennis sneakers rather than just running sneakers
https://www.newenglandsealcoating.com/is-it-important-to-wear-court-shoes-while-playing-tennis/
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Major Racquet Brands
Additional brands: Dunlop, Prince, Power Angle,
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RSTennisUnlimited is located at Yonkers Tennis Center. Richard Sanchez can help you purchase a racquet. Before you purchase a new racquet, we suggest you speak with your coach prior to buying to help you find what is best for your game. There is a racquet for everyone, but it's good to try a few before you buy.
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Major Tennis Clothing Brands
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I'm looking to do play more, what should I do?
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Connect with the friends and book your clinic for yourselves at YTC!
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Try a Try Tennis - Yes! class: Learn more here​
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Take a Private (1:1) or Semi-Private (2:1) lessons
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International Tennis Hall of Fame
Newport Casino is the home of the International Tennis Hall of Fame located Newport, Rhode Island. There is a fantastic museum and grass courts along with one of only a few "Real Tennis" courts in the US.
Learn about Real Tennis here
Professional Tennis
Womens Tour: https://www.wtatennis.com/
Mens Tour: https://www.atptour.com/
World Team Tennis: https://wtt.com/
Laver Cup: https://lavercup.com/
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US Open (the last Grand Slam of the Year)
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NY Empires of World Team Tennis
July
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NY Open
Mens 250 Level Event
Located at Nassau Coliseum in February
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Bronx Open
Womens 250 Level Event
Located at NJTL Cary Leeds Tennis and Learning Center
Professional Grand Slam Tournaments (Pre-Covid)
Each tennis season has 4 majors. Below is a link to their websites
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Australian Open takes place in Melbourne in January
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French Open takes place in Paris in May
https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/
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Wimbledon takes place in London in July
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US Open takes place in Queens, NYC in August
International Tennis Federation
Governing body of tennis worldwide
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United States Tennis Association
Governing body of U.S. tennis
https://www.usta.com/en/home.html
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U.S. Professional Tennis Association
Tennis Coaching Teaching Certifying Organization
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Professional Tennis Registry
Tennis Coaching Teaching Certifying Organization