In every competitive sport, players rely on coaches to help them out and strategize as much as possible. Most coaching takes place outside of actual competition, but in-game adjustments are also very important. Considering that,…
Many in tennis believe that the most challenging surface is clay. The ball is a little slower on clay courts, so points tend to last longer. Not only that, but the movement is much more…
In many sports, it is pointless to have anything in your pockets. It mostly will just get in the way, as people are trying to move around and participate. However, in tennis, players find themselves…
Tennis has always been considered one of those sports that is relatively easy to learn, but takes a long time to master. Most of the pros have been playing for years and years only to…
With no clock in tennis, matches can vary in length considerably. No one knows going in just how long a match will last, but there are some ways to at least predict the average length….
A Russian tennis renaissance began, in the 1990s, largely thanks to the patronage of Boris Yeltsin and his love of the sport. He opened new tennis courts, funded tennis academies, and spawned a new generation…
One of the unique aspects of tennis is the fact that it is played on numerous surfaces throughout the year. The three main surfaces are all featured in at least one major, as hard, clay,…
When looking at the pro tennis schedule, there is one word used in the name of every single tournament. Whether it be Australia, the United States, France, or nearly any other location, they label the…
Having the ability to play at a high level on grass is an underrated skill. For starters, there are no tournaments out there to participate in. This makes it tougher for players to stay in…