The city of Pittsburgh will be well represented at this years US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. Two young tennis stars, Bjorn Fratangelo, 22, and Alison Riske,… Read more “From Pittsburgh to the US Open”
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#TeamMiddleStates Taking on the Australian Open
Triple-digit temperatures continue to blast the grounds of the Australian Open, and three players with Middle States ties are hoping to stick around for more. Alison Riske… Read more “#TeamMiddleStates Taking on the Australian Open”
Pros Put on a Show at Courtside
Brad Shafran stood near the baseline and watched his opponents’ volley sail a bit higher than expected. Like he usually does, Shafran charged forward, set his feet,… Read more “Pros Put on a Show at Courtside”
Pro Tennis Coming to Courtside Tuesday
Pro tennis is headed to New Jersey on Tuesday night, and for anyone familiar with tennis history, the night will have a similar feel. Courtside Racquet Club… Read more “Pro Tennis Coming to Courtside Tuesday”
Making WTT debut, Riske impresses in home state
Barely 12 hours after a 5:30 p.m. phone call on Tuesday confirmed her spot on the Philadelphia Freedoms roster for Thursday night, Pittsburgh native Alison Riske loaded… Read more “Making WTT debut, Riske impresses in home state”