Across Long Island: News & Notes from Across the L.I. Tennis Community

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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.

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

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.

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Ross School Tennis Academy Hosts Pro-Am

The Ross School Tennis Academy hosted a Pro-Am at its facility out in East Hampton. The event featured excellent tennis, with Lysander Bouvard & Lucas Freitas coming away victorious in the end.

JMTA Combine Returns in June Bethpage Park Hosts Pickleball Open

Bethpage Park Tennis Center hosted the inaugural Pickleball Easter Classic, partnering with Long Island Tennis Magazine to raise money for the non-profit organizations Serve & Return, Inc. and Grow Tennis New York. The draws sold out in less than 48 hours, and featured Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles divisions.

The John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) College Recruiting Combine returns to Sportime Randall’s Island this spring as the annual event will be held on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26. Open to high school sophomore, junior and senior players, the Combine gives prospects access to top college coaches, and gives coaches access to prospects, both live in-person and on a live stream. The Combine includes a panel discussion, match play, tennis analytics and more.