Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame

04/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame 2026 Inductee, DANNY BURGESS!

Danny Burgess† was a renowned tennis coach. He devoted decades of his life to teaching the sport at the Daniel Burgess Indoor Tennis Academy, Freeport Indoor Tennis, the Hempstead Lake Indoor Tennis Center, the Carefree Racquet Club in North Merrick, the Point Set Racquet Club in Oceanside, and the Learning Institute of Tennis, Life Skills and Sportsmanship, a nonprofit that he founded.

Danny Burgess is the fifth and final of this year’s inductees to be announced. To learn more about Danny and his fellow 2026 Inductees please go to juniortennisfoundation.org to purchase tables, tickets, make a donation and purchase program ads. [Link in bio.]

This year’s ceremony will be a sit down dinner event held at the historic Metropolitan Club New York on August 25th at 6pm.

We are excited to see you there!

†In Memoriam

04/24/2026

Please join us in congratulating Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame 2026 Inductee, JENNY SCHNITZER!

Jenny Schnitzer grew up playing tennis on the public courts of Washington Heights and went on to play for St Johns. Her three-decade career at USTA Eastern culminated in a ten-year reign at the top as USTA Eastern’s CEO. Under Jenny’s leadership, Eastern’s performance, by any and every measure, astounded the tennisphere.

This year’s ceremony will be a sit down dinner event held at the historic Metropolitan Club New York on August 25th at 6pm.

Jenny Schnitzer is the fourth of five inductees to be announced. To learn more about Jenny and her fellow 2026 Inductees please go to juniortennisfoundation.org to purchase tables, tickets, make a donation and purchase program ads. [Link in bio.]

We are excited to see you there!

04/23/2026

Please join us in congratulating Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame 2026 Inductee, ROBBIE WAGNER!

Robbie Wagner is one of Eastern’s elite junior coaches, having trained nationally- and internationally-ranked juniors and top collegiate players. He founded and runs the Robbie Wagner Tournament Training Center on Long Island.

This year’s ceremony will be a sit down dinner event held at the historic Metropolitan Club New York on August 25th at 6pm.

Robbie Wagner is the third of five inductees to be announced. To learn more about Robbie and his fellow 2026 Inductees please go to juniortennisfoundation.org to purchase tables, tickets, make a donation and purchase program ads. [Link in bio.]

We are excited to see you there!

04/23/2026

Please join us in congratulating Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame 2026 Inductee, TERRY PHELPS!

Terry Phelps is a former World Top 20 player, who reached the Roland Garros quarterfinals and played in two year-end championships at MSG. Growing up in Larchmont, NY, Terry was a top Eastern junior, winning a couple of national junior championships.

This year’s ceremony will be a sit down dinner event held at the historic Metropolitan Club New York on August 25th at 6pm.

Terry Phelps is the second of five inductees to be announced. To learn more about Terry and her fellow 2026 Inductees please go to juniortennisfoundation.org to purchase tables, tickets, make a donation and purchase program ads. [Link in bio.]

We are excited to see you there!

04/22/2026

Please join us in congratulating Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame 2026 Inductee, JOEL ROSS!

Joel Ross is the founder of two prominent tennis academies. As a top Eastern junior growing up in Long Island, Joel won the New York State High School Singles Championships in 1967 & ’68. After leading the University of Michigan to a Big Ten championship — and twice winning the singles and doubles championships — Joel turned professional and reached a world ranking of 288 in 1976.

This year’s ceremony will be a sit down dinner event held at the historic Metropolitan Club New York on August 25th at 6pm.

Joel Ross is the first of five inductees to be announced. To learn more about Joel and his fellow 2026 Inductees please go to juniortennisfoundation.org to purchase tickets, make a donation and purchase program ads. Link in Bio.

We are excited to see you there!

04/21/2026

Announcing the 39th Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala!

SAVE THE DATE, TIME & PLACE!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6pm at the Metropolitan Club in New York City!

This year we are going back to our roots with a sit down dinner and we would love for you to join us for a fun and heartfelt evening in celebration of amazing individuals and their contribution to tennis. All proceeds will go to programs supported by the Junior Tennis Foundation. You won’t want to miss it!

Sponsorship Tables, Tickets, Dedicated Donations & Ads can be purchased through our website at juniortenisfoundation.org/tickets

This evening we announce our first 2026 HOF Inductee! Stay tuned!…

01/02/2026

11/19/2025

Huge Congratulations to Mary Carillo on her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame (along with a guy named Roger). This honor is truly deserved as Mary is among the all time great tennis broadcasters, not to mention one of the funniest and most eloquent. Plus there's a matter of that French Open Mixed title (along with a guy named John).

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09/11/2025

08/28/2025

A GREAT SUCCESS! Last week we gathered at the historic Metropolitan Club in Manhattan for The Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoring Art Carrington, Carol Watson, Jeffrey Appel, Jill Smoller and Jeff Miller. The evening was hosted by the wonderful Michelle Yu.

A great time was had by all.

Thank you to all who were in attendance and to all who donated in honor of our inductees! Through JTF, your contributions will bring tennis opportunities to children and people with disabilities.

More photos and videos coming soon!

📷 Christine Ashburn