Tennis is a versatile sport played on various surfaces, each demanding specific skills and equipment. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned pro, selecting the right tennis shoes can significantly impact your performance and prevent injuries. Let’s explore the different types of tennis courts. This serves as your guide for choosing the right tennis…
Southeast Asia offers some of the finest tennis facilities in the world. From indoor stadiums to outdoor public parks, you can experience world-class courts across Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and beyond. After careful review, we’ve identified the leading tennis facilities where you can play your best tennis. Equipped with professional equipment and skilled instructors,…
The Ball Boys and Ball Girls of Wimbledon form an elite squad of tennis devotees who have kept traditions of excellence alive through changing times. Their stories trace back over a century, as their uniforms, recruitment and duties have evolved to match the sophistication of the world’s premier tournament. Yet amidst adaptations, each new generation…
History of Babolat The Babolat family has an interesting history that spans from their beginnings in butchery to becoming a prominent name in the world of tennis equipment. The Babolat family started it’s business in 1875 in Lyon, France. Babolat started as a manufacturer of strings for musical instruments, such as violins and guitars. However, their…
Report by Telegraph Sport and Simon Briggs at Roland Garros. After the Big Four, there were the Big Three and then the Big Two. But now that Novak Djokovic has defeated Casper Ruud in the French Open final, he stands alone as the undisputed emperor of tennis. This victory carried Djokovic into unprecedented territory as…
Marketa Vondrousova, the talented 24-year-old tennis player from the Czech Republic, etched her name in the annals of Wimbledon history by accomplishing an extraordinary feat on the grass courts in the Wimbledon Women’s singles final. On a memorable Saturday, Vondrousova emerged as the first unseeded woman to seize victory at the prestigious Wimbledon tournament. Defying…
The Telegraph Sport comments that Carlos Alcaraz dethroning Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon Men’s Singles final was the moment of rebirth for tennis. Novak Djokovic may have left a dent in the net post, but it was Carlos Alcaraz who stamped his authority on Wimbledon. The 20-year-old pretender came of age in one of the most…
Tennis is mostly contested out of doors, which means players must regularly adapt to varying weather conditions when competing. Everything from wind, sun glare, rain, and extreme heat/humidity can impact tennis strategy and performance. Knowing how to tweak your game style, gear, and physical preparations based on current external factors is key to tennis success….
Fartlek running, a valuable training method for tennis players, involves alternating between speed and recovery jogging. Originating from Sweden, this technique, known as ”speed play,” enhances endurance and agility crucial for tennis. Let’s delve into how integrating Fartlek training can significantly elevate your on-court performance, improving overall fitness, stamina, and strategic responsiveness. This type of…
The exciting fourth week of Roland Garros 2022 in Paris begins today, Sunday, June 5th, with the start of the round of 16 matches. Get ready for more thrilling tennis action on the iconic red clay courts as the top players compete. Expect intense matches, surprising upsets, and plenty of excitement as the second Grand…
