Play Some Tennis by Deuce (7/11)

📬 Deuce – Week of July 12

Happy Friday, everyone!!! 🎾 

We’re deep into Wimbledon and today’s men’s semifinals are stacked — Djokovic vs Sinner and Alcaraz vs Fritz. It’s shaping up to be some of the best tennis we’ve seen all tournament.

If I had to bet, I think we’re headed for a Sinner vs Alcaraz final. I just don’t see Djokovic or Fritz taking them out in a best-of-five matchup. And let’s be honest, after that Roland Garros final, I want to see another rematch between these two. Tennis just doesn’t get much better than that.

Personally, I’ve blocked off the day, and I’ll be sipping an espresso and yelling at my TV. I apologize in advance to my neighbors.

On the women’s side, I’m going all in on Anisimova to take the title. If she pulls it off, that would make four straight Grand Slam wins by American women.
WE. ARE. BACK. BABY. 🦅🎆

Alright, let’s get into what’s happening this week!!!

🎾 The Hill Comes to Brooklyn

Can’t make it to Centre Court? No worries. Wimbledon’s bringing The Hill to Brooklyn this weekend.

Grab a picnic blanket and head to the East River at Brooklyn Bridge Park for a free outdoor screening of the Wimbledon finals, complete with strawberries and cream, cold drinks, and proper grass court energy.

📍 Brooklyn Bridge Park
🗓 Saturday & Sunday, July 13–14
🎾 Women’s and Men’s Finals live on the big screen

It’s the closest thing to Henman Hill without a passport. 10/10 would recommend.
👉 More info here

🏙️ SkyBall Summer Nights – Three Big Drops

Rooftop courts, cold drinks, mini-games, and fast-paced match play. It’s hard to beat SkyBall in the summer.

🎾 Friday, July 12 — Orange Lawn Takeover
📍 Orange Lawn Tennis Club
Food, drinks, and SkyBall on the pickle courts.
🎟️ $20 | Very limited spots

🎾 Wednesday, July 17 — SkyBall 250 Tournament
📍 300 W 61st, Midtown West Rooftop
250 points. $150 prize. This tournament might decide the leaderboard.
🎟️ $20

🎾 Wednesday, July 24 — Open Play
📍 300 W 61st, Midtown West Rooftop
Easy format, fun people, 50 points on the line
🎟️ $10

👉 Sign up at SkyBall.us/play

🎯 Court 16 Ball Machine Training

Ready to take your game up a level? Court 16’s ball machine program offers private, group, and solo sessions on 28’ and 44’ courts, built for players who already have a foundation and want focused, high-rep training.

As the only tennis club in NYC with multi-camera stroke analysis and an AI-powered Gap Remover, you’ll get clear, pro-style video to track your progress and clean up your technique. (Brooklyn & FiDi only)

🔁 Why It Works

• 🎯 Drill targets 50–60 feet out, 3 feet above net height

• 🎥 Coaches review swings from multiple angles

• 💪 Hit 300–800 balls per session

• 🎞 Record your sessions with Save My Play, edit with zero downtime

Ball Machine Options:

🟢 Group Ball Machine (Brooklyn & FiDi) — Dynamic drilling clinics
🔵 Private Sessions (All locations) — 1-on-1, fully tailored to elevate your game
🟡 Solo Sessions (Brooklyn & FiDi) — Just you and the machine

Note: Best for players with prior experience and a solid understanding of stroke mechanics and positioning.

👉 Book your session here
👉 Create a Court 16 account to get started

🎾 LVBL Events

LVBL games are continuing through June. They have games at Riverside, Astoria Park, and Jackie Robinson.

Astoria:

Jackie Robinson:

Riverside:

That’s it for this week!
Let me know your predictions for who you think wins Wimbledon and I’ll see you on the court!

Cheers!! 🎾