Across Long Isl John Murphy Wins Title John Murphy, who trains at Glen Head Racquet & Fitness, took home the title in the Boys 12s division at the L6 tournament at New York Tennis Club. Post match, his coach Adam Lee told him: “You’re consistent effort to show up and make everyday count like it’s your last will forever lead you to success. Keep your head down and continue to grind.”
Locals Bielen, Kennedy Earned Doubles Silver Ball at Easter Bowl The best junior players from across the country gathered in Indian Wells, Calif. to compete in the 2022 Easter Bowl, one of the nation’s most prestigious junior tournaments. Huntington’s Jack Kennedy and East Norwich’s Sebastian Bielen paired up to earn a Silver Ball in the Boys 14s Doubles division as the pairing reached the event’s championship match.
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Kathy Miller Retires as Adult League Coordinator For nearly four decades, Kathy Miller has been in charge of the USTA’s Adult Leagues on Long Island. Miller, who is the General Manager of Carefree Racquet Club in North Merrick, is retiring this spring, with Becky Bellino taking over the position. “The Long Island captains have always been receptive and appreciative. And I’ve also enjoyed witnessing the camaraderie, like watching a team win regionals to advance to sectionals and seeing all the excitement from that,” said Miller. “I’ve loved running the leagues. And I love all the people that I’ve met along the way.” Miller will still be a fixture in the Long Island tennis community as she will continue to run Carefree Racquet Club.
Hoo Wins L4 Title
Long Island Tennis Magazine • May/June 2022 • LITennisMag.com
Carrie Ann Hoo, who trains at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, captured the title at the L4 Sportsplex Championships. Hoo won all of her matches in straight sets to earn the 14U girls singles title.
