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Overview

Dive into the world of Advantage Tennis Clubs, where New York City’s tennis legacy comes alive. For over 50 years, we’ve been at the heart of the city’s tennis scene, shaping culture and nurturing talent. With a rich history of legendary matches and community engagement, we’re excited to continue shaping the game for the next 50 years. Join us in celebrating our love for the game. Let’s write the next chapter of NYC’s tennis history together!

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Advantage Tennis Throughout The Years
Discover Our History & Tradition

1886

New York tennis club opened

1911

US Open was moved from Newport Rhode Island to the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens

1969

HCK Recreation officially formed in NYC

1970

HCK Recreation erected the first bubble to enclose NYC tennis courts on city park land for the winter season

1978

US Open relocated to the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens

1982

Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club opened

1992

Roosevelt Island Racquet Club opened

1997

Named for tennis great Arthur Ashe, Arthur Ashe Stadium opened as the US Open’s main court

2007

The Women’s Association (WTA) successfully campaigned for equal prize money

2015

Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club, New York Tennis Club, and Roosevelt Island Racquet Club became Advantage Tennis Clubs

2015

Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning was founded as the flagship home of NYJTL

Advantage Tennis
Professionals

Evan Vrsajiko

Assistant Director Junior Program

Adam El Midaway

Amanda Bell

Director of Advantage Day Camps Roosevelt Island

Anne Hobbs

Aston Lawson

Bob Ingersoll

Brett Bothwell

Brittany Thompson

Carole Wright

Flavio Carretero

Harrison Suttle

Israel Matute

Javier Luna

Jeremy Bolger

John Guerrero

Justin Samples

Ksenia Finkin

Lyza Velykorodna

Matt Aaron

Michelle Tikhonko

Mike Williams

Miko Sarznynski

Natasha Prokhnevska

Oscar Gell

Paul Rose

Peter Wang

Robert Fishman

Vlad Paunic

Tennis Director and Junior Development Co-Director

Gabe Slotnick

Assistant General Manager and Junior Development Co-Director

Anna Volikova

Bruce Barney

Chris Crowe

Jake Laurence

Julien Morel

Marie Bueler

Martin Zarate

Roger Dowdeswell

Steve Hilliard

Alex Granata

Red Ball Pro

Anna Skudun

Callum Polland Smith

Gilad Bloom

Harel Srugo

Jeffery Nerenberg

Jon Lontoc

Marty Smith

Millie Didio

Robert Cridge

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The Court Times

Adapting the Game

Adapting the Game

Jun 3, 2024

With altered teaching methods, you can help players with mobility and cognitive issues enjoy tennis for a lifetime.

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