Metropolitan Tennis Group (MTG) found its origins in the mid-1980s in New York City amidst a growing popularity of gay tennis. In 1985, Terry Fonville placed an ad in the Village Voice seeking other gays and lesbians interested in playing tennis together. Roughly 20 peopleresponded, and the group met monthly in what was to become the precursor to our current monthly doubles parties. Over the years
, the roster grew and during the 1987-88 season, Metropolitan Tennis Group formally organized, establishing a steering committee and electing its first Board of Directors. In 1993, MTG created the Liberty Open, thereby officially joining the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) circuit. The GLTA manages and sanctions an international coalition of tennis tournaments, and with over 40 annual events, represents one of the fastest growing gay sports organizations. More than 20 years after its inception, MTG continues to expand in membership, events, and community outreach. Our members represent all reaches of the metropolitan and tri-state area. ARCHIVED ARTICLES:
CTA Spotlight, New York Tennis Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012, Vol. 2, No. 1
MATCH POINT, Top gay and lesbian tennis players battle it out, Village Voice, June 24, 2009
Winning At Love, Matthew Shepard JAM Raises Money an Awareness, Outsports.com, Sept 28, 2005
(VIDEO) Out at the Center's Gay and Lesbian Sports Leagues in New York, Jun 20, 2009
(VIDEO) Coverage of the 8th annual Matthew Shepard Tennis Jam with special guest Judy Shepard, here!
