Aug. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson A trio of women from South Jamaica are sharing their love for tennis across the boroughs. Metro Sisters Circle Tennis Club, a Queens-based tennis club formed a little over two months ago, has amassed a strong following of women eager to get on the court. Founded by Essence…
Aug. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a new immersive physical gaming space for the upcoming US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Advantage Arena, a first-of-its-kind immersive gaming space, will allow fans to play and engage with several tennis-themed games and experiences at…
Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and ESPN have announced a partnership with Alicia Keys’ Tony-nominated Broadway musical “Hell’s Kitchen” to help bring tennis to new audiences for the 2024 US Open. Music from the hit Broadway show will resound across ESPN channels and the Billie Jean King…
Aug. 29, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Tennis fans from across New York and around the world are descending on Queens this week for the start of the U.S. Open, and QNS/Queens Post spoke with some of the jovial attendees outside the iconic Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The two-week sporting extravaganza — which runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10. — sees the best in the world battle it out for Grand Slam glory with Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defending his men’s championship title and Polish star Iga Świątek also looking…
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