Metropolitan Tennis Group upcoming events

☀️ Member Exclusive: 2026 MTG Summer Ladder (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

MTG Summer Ladder: Play More, Climb Higher

The MTG Summer Ladder is back—ready to turn your “I’ll just rally” plans into a full-blown ranking obsession. This flexible singles league lets players set their own matches, explore courts across the tri-state, and log results all summer long. Win when you can, chase who you must—and come September, the top 8 players in each division advance to playoffs to battle it out for the title.

Eligibility & Registration

Who Can Play: Active MTG members only (yes, this is your sign)
Registration: After registering, an email invite will be sent to join the ladder hosted on Global Tennis Network
Rolling Admission: Join at any point during the season—commitment is flexible, your record is not

Season Structure

Season Dates: April 15, 2026 → September 7, 2026
Playoffs: Top 8 players in each division qualify for September playoffs to determine the champions
Weekly Match Limit: Up to 3 matches per week count toward standings
Weekly Window: Each playing week runs Sunday → Saturday

Match Play & Format

How Matches Work: Coordinate with opponents, agree on time/place/format, play, then log scores online like it absolutely mattered
Flexible Match Formats (because public courts keep everyone humble)
- Pro set to 8 games (tiebreak at 7–7)
- Best of 3 sets (final set = full set or tiebreak)

Levels & Placement

Divisions
- Intermediate → Advanced (NTRP 3.5+)
- Beginner (NTRP 3.0 and below)
Placement Method: Based on NTRP rating in your MTG profile. Not Sure Your Rating? Use NTRP guidelines and videos or ask

Communication & Coordination

WhatsApp group for actually getting matches schedule
Global Tennis Network messaging (for those with patience and strong follow-up skills)
For more details, visit the MTG Summer Ladder page

Questions

Kevin Ko | sponsorship@metrotennisgroup.com

Khai Nguyen | communication@metrotennisgroup.com

2.0-2.75 [Adv Beginner] Drill and Play (Roosevelt Island - Indoors) (Sunday, July 26, 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION AUTO OPENS 12AM JULY 1

ADVANCED BEGINNER DRILL & PLAY

The most fun way to get better at tennis

If you're taking lessons, learning the basics, or trying to play more matches, this event was built for you. Our Advanced Beginner Drill & Play combines coach-led drills with rotating doubles play, giving you the perfect mix of instruction, practice, and real-game experience.

You'll hit a lot of balls, meet players at your level, and leave feeling more confident on the court.

No partner required. We'll handle the pairings and rotations.

What's Included:

✅ Coach-led drills and games

✅ Rotating doubles play

✅ Structured format designed for advanced beginners (2.0–2.75)

✅ Meet other tennis players

✅ Optional post-tennis dinner and drinks at Granny Annie's (5 min walk)

Level: Advanced Beginner (2.0–2.75)... aren't sure of your level? Check out our guide.

Tennis is better when you have people to play with. Come find yours.

Location & Arrival:

Roosevelt Island Racquet Club

Meet in the reception area. Arrive a few minutes early so that the court assignments can be distributed and orientation to the facility can be provided to all attendees. The sooner we go through the formalities, the sooner we get on the courts.

Facility Information:

Fresh/cold water is provided on each court.
There are full locker room facilities available (including showers) with limited availability to lockers. If you want to use a locker, please remember to bring a lock.

Payments, Cancellations & Waitlist:

Payment must be tendered at the time of event registration.
Cancellation must be received 72 hours prior to the event in order to receive a refund. As a courtesy, please notify the coordinator immediately, so that we can notify those on the wait-list or make alternate arrangements to ensure an even number of players. MTG's no-show policy for tennis events will apply to this event.
Wait-list registration is available once the event is full. If you want to play and the event is full, it is highly recommended to add yourself to the wait-list.

Contact the event host with any questions.

Yuhao Feng

Phone: 201-918-0528

Email: jimfengyh@gmail.com

3.0-3.75 [Intermediate] Drill and Play (Roosevelt Island - Indoors) (Saturday, August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Registration Opens 12am: Fri, July 17 (Members)
Sat, July 18 (Non-members)

NEW! Calling all 3.0–3.75 players! MTG is rolling out a new playing-level format built for higher intermediate players. Rotating doubles and drills at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, plus an optional post-play hang.

Key Details:

Level 3.0–3.75: for players who meet NTRP 3.0+ criteria
Format: 2 hours total • 2 courts of doubles + 1 court of drills/games with an instructor
Players: 12 total • rotations every ~40 minutes, matched by level
Plan Ahead: Arrive 15 minutes early • limited lockers (bring a lock), showers, water available • optional post-play food & drinks at Granny Annie’s nearby Please note: players who do not meet the stated level criteria may be removed from registration. If you have questions about your level, contact the event host.

Directions by Subway: The best way to get there is using the F train or the Roosevelt Tram (60th and 2nd Ave). Please check the F schedule day of as there are often changes in train schedules or delays, especially on weekends.

Directions by car: 281 W. Main St. Roosevelt Island, NY 10044

Payments, Cancellations & Waitlist

Payment must be tendered at the time of event registration.
Cancellation must be received 72 hours prior to the event in order to receive a refund. As a courtesy, please notify the coordinator immediately, so that we can notify those on the waitlist or make alternate arrangements to ensure an even number of players. MTG's no-show policy for tennis events will apply to this event.
Waitlist registration is available once the event is full. If you want to play and the event is full, it is highly recommended to add yourself to the waitlist.

Contact the event host with any questions.

Vincent Moy | vincentsmoy@gmail.com

3.5-3.75 [Intermediate] Drill and Play (Roosevelt Island - Indoors) (Saturday, August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Registration Opens 12am: Fri, July 24 (Members)
Sat, July 25 (Non-members)

NEW! Calling all 3.5–3.75 players! MTG is rolling out a new playing-level format built for higher intermediate players. Rotating doubles and drills at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, plus an optional post-play hang.

Key Details:

Level 3.5–3.75: for players who meet NTRP 3.5+ criteria
Format: 2 hours total • 2 courts of doubles + 1 court of drills/games with an instructor
Players: 12 total • rotations every ~40 minutes, matched by level
Plan Ahead: Arrive 15 minutes early • limited lockers (bring a lock), showers, water available • optional post-play food & drinks at Granny Annie’s nearby Please note: players who do not meet the stated level criteria may be removed from registration. If you have questions about your level, contact the event host.

Directions by car: 281 W. Main St. Roosevelt Island, NY 10044

Payments, Cancellations & Waitlist

Payment must be tendered at the time of event registration.
Cancellation must be received 72 hours prior to the event in order to receive a refund. As a courtesy, please notify the coordinator immediately, so that we can notify those on the waitlist or make alternate arrangements to ensure an even number of players. MTG's no-show policy for tennis events will apply to this event.
Waitlist registration is available once the event is full. If you want to play and the event is full, it is highly recommended to add yourself to the waitlist.

Contact the event host with any questions.

David Chammas | davidchammas1997@gmail.com

3.0-3.75 [Intermediate] Drill and Play (Roosevelt Island - Indoors) (Saturday, August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Registration Opens 12am: Fri, July 31st (Members)

Sat, Aug 1st (Non-members)

Key Details:

Level 3.0–3.75: for players who meet NTRP 3.0+ criteria
Format: 2 hours total • 2 courts of doubles + 1 court of drills/games with an instructor
Players: 12 total • rotations every ~40 minutes, matched by level
Plan Ahead: Arrive 15 minutes early • limited lockers (bring a lock), showers, water available • optional post-play food & drinks at Granny Annie’s nearby Please note: players who do not meet the stated level criteria may be removed from registration. If you have questions about your level, contact the event host.

Directions by car: 281 W. Main St. Roosevelt Island, NY 10044

Payments, Cancellations & Waitlist

Payment must be tendered at the time of event registration.
Cancellation must be received 72 hours prior to the event in order to receive a refund. As a courtesy, please notify the coordinator immediately, so that we can notify those on the waitlist or make alternate arrangements to ensure an even number of players. MTG's no-show policy for tennis events will apply to this event.
Waitlist registration is available once the event is full. If you want to play and the event is full, it is highly recommended to add yourself to the waitlist.

Contact the event host with any questions.

Robert Briggs | rbriggsy@gmail.com

Represent MTG at Atlantic Cup 2026! (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Metropolitan Tennis Group fights for New York this Fall to grab the Atlantic Cup crown. Interested in joining the team? Read below!

The Atlantic Cup is back! This year's event will take place the weekend of October 3–4 in Philadelphia, and we're looking for players of all levels (D through Open) to represent Metropolitan Tennis Group.

The Atlantic Cup is an annual friendly competition between the LGBTQ+ tennis clubs of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Since 1992, the event has combined competitive singles and doubles play with camaraderie, sportsmanship, and plenty of fun. Each city fields a team across all skill levels, and the club that earns the most points over the weekend takes home the Atlantic Cup and the bragging rights for the year.

If you're interested in playing, please complete the interest survey at the following link: Atlantic Cup 2026 - MTG Interest Form. When completing, please read all details to avoid confusion. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

Complete the Survey

Questions? Email Co-captains Kevin and Chris

Kevin Ko | sponsorship@metrotennisgroup.com

Chris Phillips| cphillips.nj@gmail.com