On Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., the New York Tennis Expo returns to NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. to kick off the 2019 New York Open.
“We are proud to be kicking off year two of the New York Open. Nearly 4,000 people came out to enjoy the 2018 New York Tennis Expo last year, and Long Island and New York Tennis Magazines are excited to announce the return of this one-of-a-kind event,” said David Sickmen, Publisher of Long Island Tennis Magazine and New York Tennis Magazine. “This free event provides unparalleled exposure and branding opportunities for companies who want to promote their programs, products, services, etc. to a diverse audience in a fun environment. For local families, it is a perfect way to spend the day as there is fun for everyone both on and off the court!”
The 2019 New York Tennis Expo will have something for the whole family. The Exhibitor Hall will be filled with representatives and coaches from top tennis programs, clubs, academies, camps, product lines, experts in the field of sports medicine and travel destinations, as well as companies and brands beyond the tennis world.
Attendees will have the opportunity to play on the same black courts used by the pros during the New York Open, as the New York Tennis Expo will feature collegiate players from the men’s and women’s programs from Adelphi, Farmingdale, Nassau Community College and the New York Institute of Technology conducting free tennis lessons throughout the day. The teams will be joined throughout the day by special guest coaches, including legendary coach Nick Bollettieri, who has worked with greats such as Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, and former Grand Slam doubles champion Luke Jensen.
In addition, Bollettieri will take part in a meet-and-greet and autograph signing during the Expo. And make sure to get your seat inside the Grant Thornton VIP Lounge, as Bollettieri and Jensen, in addition to ATP stars Ryan Harrison and Steve Johnson, will be co-headlining the Expo’s two Speaker Session Panels. These Sessions will give the audience a chance to ask ATP players and top coaches in the industry questions on a variety of topics.