New York Open at Central Park Tennis Center

Over the July 4th weekend, New York’s best players will complete for the championship of New York City and $9,000 in prize money at the famed Central Park Tennis Center.

The New York Open is the first and only tennis tournament to offer New Yorkers a unique opportunity: express their passion for tennis by competing for New York’s “Golden Apple” award and earn recognition as one of New York City’s best tennis players, its FREE to enter & FREE to attend. If you are planning to attend the tournament, simply come out to Central Park. Bring a blanket, or a lawn chair, & have a picnic or even better, dine at one of the on-site specialty food trucks. Come early because matches start at 10 a.m and run all day. 

$2,500 will be awarded to each of the Men’s & Women’s Singles Champions, and $1,000 each to the Singles Finalists.

On Saturday, July 4 the City Park Foundation will host FREE TENNIS CLINICS, open to children aged four through 18, as well as adults and seniors.

To enter the tournament, email NewYorkOpen2014@gmail.com and include your tennis resume. Our tournament committee will take the top 16 entrants-deadline is June 19.

 

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