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New York Empire Names Former Grand Slam Champion Luke Jensen New Head Coach

February 15, 2019 - NEW YORK - Former French Open doubles champion and one of the game's most vibrant figures, Luke Jensen, has been named the new head coach of the New York Empire presented by Citi, the team announced today. Jensen, who was part of the U.S. Davis Cup teams that reached the finals in 1991 and won it all in 1992, teamed with brother Murphy to win the 1993 French Open doubles title and is currently the Director of Racquet Sports for the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. Jensen is the most successful tennis coach in ... Full Story

New York Empire Close the 2018 Season with 19-15 Win over League-Leading Philadelphia Freedoms

August 2, 2018 - NEW YORK - The New York Empire presented by Citi closed the 2018 World TeamTennis presented by GEICO season on a high note, defeating the league-leading Philadelphia Freedoms 19-15 on Thursday night. The Freedoms, who finished the regular season with a 12-2 record, will compete for the King Trophy in Sunday's league championship. With the iconic Billie Jean King in attendance on Fan Appreciation Night on Court 17, the fans were treated to some exceptional tennis from both teams all night long. Despite remarkably winning ... Full Story

Philadelphia Freedoms Cruise to Victory over the New York Empire, 23-13

August 1, 2018 - PHILADELPHIA - The first-place Philadelphia Freedoms, who clinched home-court advantage for the World TeamTennis presented by GEICO championship match this past Saturday, showed no mercy against the New York Empire presented by Citi, winning 23-13 on Wednesday night. It was the 12th win in 13 matches for the Freedoms. The Empire fall to 1-12 on the season. Fresh off of their first win, the Empire's Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez and Neal Skupski opened tonight's match against the Freedoms' Gabriela Dabrowski and Fabrice M... Full Story

New York Empire to Host Fan Appreciation Night at Season Finale on Thursday, August 2

August 1, 2018 - NEW YORK - The New York Empire presented by Citi have designated their last match of the season on Thursday, August 2 against the Philadelphia Freedoms as Fan Appreciation Night. The match is meant to recognize and thank fans for their support of the New York Empire franchise during the 2018 season. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to Court 17 of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Thursday evening. As a token of the Empire's appreciation, the first 500 patrons in attendance will receive a free New Yor... Full Story

• New York Empire Names Former Grand Slam Champion Luke Jensen New Head Coach - February 15, 2019
  
• New York Empire Close the 2018 Season with 19-15 Win over League-Leading Philadelphia Freedoms - August 2, 2018
  
• Philadelphia Freedoms Cruise to Victory over the New York Empire, 23-13 - August 1, 2018
  
• New York Empire to Host Fan Appreciation Night at Season Finale on Thursday, August 2 - August 1, 2018
  
• New York Empire Pick up First Win of the Season in Thrilling Fashion - July 31, 2018
  
• New York Empire Head Coach Gigi Fernandez to Miss Tonight's Match with Minor Health Issue - July 30, 2018
  
• Orange County Breaks the New York Empire, 22-16 - July 29, 2018
  
• Springfield Lasers Sneak Past the New York Empire in a Supertiebreaker to Win, 21-20 - July 28, 2018
  
• New York Empire Fall to Defending King Trophy Winners, Orange County Breakers, 22-14 - July 26, 2018
  
• New York Empire Drop Two Tiebreakers En Route to 25-17 (EP) Loss to Springfield Lasers - July 25, 2018
  
• Genie Bouchard to Miss Scheduled New York Empire Appearance Due to Injury - July 24, 2018
  
• Washington Kastles Take Down the New York Empire, 24-14 - July 23, 2018
  
• New York Empire Fall to Washington Kastles, 20-18 - July 21, 2018
  
• New York Empire Drops Close Contest to the San Diego Aviators, 23-18 - July 20, 2018
  
• New York Empire Can't Hang on in Close Super Tiebreaker Loss to the Springfield Lasers, 23-22 - July 19, 2018
  
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Thu., Aug 2	W	Philadelphia 15 at New York 19	Final
Wed., Aug 1	L	New York 13 at Philadelphia 23	Final
Mon., Jul 30	W	New York 21 at San Diego 17	Final
Sun., Jul 29	L	New York 16 at Orange County 22	Final
Sat., Jul 28	L	New York 20 at Springfield 21	Final
Thu., Jul 26	L	Orange County 22 at New York 14	Final
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• New York Liberty (WNBA) - Westchester, New York
  
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• New York Red Bulls II (USL) - Harrison, New Jersey
  
• New York Streets (NAL) - New York, New York
  
• Rockland Boulders (Can-Am) - Pomona, New York
  
• Rugby United NY (MLR) - New York, New York
  
• Sky Blue FC (NWSL) - Bridgewater, New Jersey
  
• Somerset Patriots (AtL) - Bridgewater, New Jersey
  
• Staten Island Yankees (NYPL) - Staten Island, New York
  
• Westchester Knicks (G League) - White Plains, New York
  
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• Luke Jensen to succeed Gigi Fernandez as New York Empire coach - WTT Newsday (February 15)
• Philadelphia Freedoms to host World TeamTennis championship Sunday - WTT Philly.com (August 3)
• With a missing mascot, Philadelphia Freedoms may have to play 'tennis without a Nettie' - WTT Philly.com (August 3)
• New York a key for World TeamTennis - WTT New York Newsday (June 22)
• Coach Gigi Fernandez hopes she has right mix for New York Empire - WTT New York Newsday (April 14)
• All Today's New York Empire Headlines