West Side Tennis Club

Happy Father’s Day to all from the WSTC!!

On this Juneteenth, we recognize our past and look forward with hope towards our future. Today we also celebrate the great champions of Forest Hills Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson as well as the countless others who have left their mark on society and our sport.

Pool anyone??

Looking to cool off after tennis on a hot day? Lucky to have a junior Olympic sized pool that’s open for the summer #tennis #instatennis #nycsummer #summer #foresthills

All smiles all the time on these grass courts #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #grasscourt #tenniscourt #playforesthills

This year might have been one to forget, but we still saw plenty of awesome on court. For the last Tuesday of 2020, we’re counting down the best tennis trick shots from our members and coaches... Let us know your favorite in the comments below!... #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #trickshottuesday #trickshot #tennistrickshot #yearinreview

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season from the WSTC!!

The 1972 US Open final pitted Ilie Nastase against hometown favorite and 1968 champion Arthur Ashe. The flamboyant Romanian defeated Ashe in a five set thriller; his first grand slam win after finals losses at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Nastase would go on to win the French Open and claim the world number one ranking the following year, but he never again tasted US Open glory, his best result being a semifinal appearance in 1976 at Forest Hills.... #tennis #instatennis #tennishistory #tennislegend #usopen #throwback #throwbackthursday #ilienastase

Tactics Tip!when do you slice? In a fast paced topspin rally, launching a deep, low slice at your opponent’s feet is a smart play to throw them off their rhythm while also giving you a chance to recover and get back into an attacking position. If you have an opponent who likes playing deep in the court, the slice can also be used as a transition from baseline to net. Make your opponent uncomfortable by drawing them in unexpectedly, but be sure to follow your slice to the ne...t as well. Your surprised opponent will likely give you a weak return, setting up an easy volley or overhead! #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #tennistraining #tennistips #tennisplayer #playforesthills

Throwback to the 1968 US Open, when Arthur Ashe won his first Grand Slam title over Tom Okker. Even though Ashe won the tournament, he was still registered as an amateur and therefore not entitled to the $14,000 prize. Ashe also played in the doubles final in 1968, falling to Americans Stan Smith and Bob Lutz. #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #tennishistory #usopen #usopentennis #arthurashe #foresthills #throwback #throwbackthursday

A different perspective on beautiful Forest Hills #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #tennisclub #tenniscourt #foresthills #playforesthills #queens #nycphotography

In case you were wondering what paddle tennis looked like from above, we’ve got you covered Great point from our members!

It's #trickshottuesday How about some new age tweener insanity from one of our coaches? #tennis #instatennis #tennisnyc #trickshot #tennistrickshot #tweener #tennisplayer #tenniscoach

Picture perfect sunset over some snowy courts #tennis #instatennis #sunset #nycsunset #tenniscourt #tennislife #foresthills #newyork

High quality rally from two of our juniors punctuated with some cross court at the end! #tennis #instatennis #tennisnyc #ustennis #tennisplayer #tennisjunior #netgeneration #usta #tennistraining

An all around great day for tennis #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #tenniscourt #claycourt #tennisplayer #playforesthills

Jimmy Connors won the US Open singles title at Forest Hills in 1974 and 1976 and a doubles championship in 1975, tag someone who wins big on our historic courts today! #tennis #instatennis #tennishistory #jimmyconnors #usopen #tennislegend #champion #playforesthills

Impressive touch on this fake overhead, would you try this in a match? #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #tennisusa #trickshottuesday #trickshot #tennistrickshot

The red clay at sunset is a next level tennis experience #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #tennisplayer #tenniscourt #claycourt #playforesthills

Be so busy improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others. -Chetan Bhagat #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #tennistraining #tennisplayer #netgeneration #usta #selfimprovement

Throwback to a packed house @foresthillsstadium for the 1977 US Open #throwback #tennis #instatennis #usopen #throwbackthursday #tennishistory #foresthillsstadium

Nothing beats tennis in the Gardens , like if you agree! #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #tenniscourt #tennisplayer #tennisparadise #playforesthills

The WSTC partnered with @americancancersociety and @usta_eastern in an unforgettable fundraiser this weekend. Watch to see what happens when you combine incredible tennis players with a great cause #tennis #instatennis #nyctennis #tennistournament #cancer #beatcancer #cancerstory