Fartlek running Fartlek running is a useful method of training for tennis players. Fartlek, a Swedish term meaning ”speed play”, involves alternating between periods of fast running and slower recovery jogging. This type of training can enhance several key aspects of fitness that are important in tennis:- 1. Speed and Agility Fartlek running helps develop speed and agility,…
The first week of Roland Garros in Paris is complete and today, Sunday 4 June, round 4 is underway. Women The womens draw is dominated by the No.1 seed Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka (2). Elena Rybakina (4) is now out, withdrawn due to illness. Jessica Pegula (3) was beaten in R3 by Elise Mertens….
Factors that influence the length of a tennis match There are a number of factors that influence how long a tennis match will ultimately last. Opponents, court surfaces and weather conditions all play their part and determine whether a match will take 6 hours or under an hour. Opponents Of course, the main factor determining…
Tennis matches tend to take a very long time to complete. At the highest professional level or simply a local club match, the scoring system is such that there can be a lot of breaks in momentum and matches can seem to go on forever. This may be fun when you are in the moment playing…
The article is the third and final part of our ‘Playing Tournaments Guide’, you can find the first part here and the second part here. Check out Tactics with your Coach Check out with your coach suitable singles and doubles tactics which you can use in your tournament matches. It is, of course, important to…
In general, tennis rackets are considered unisex. There aren’t really specific makes or models that suit men or women in particular. Most recreational players tend to gravitate towards the type of rackets that their favourite professional players use, male or female. That being said, the women’s game tends to feature more flat hitting down the…
American racket company Prince offers a wide variety of rackets to suit all styles of play. With four major racket families, Tour, Phantom, Beast and Warrior, players of all standards are bound to find a high-quality option to suit their game. With tour pros including John Isner and the Bryan brothers, you can see some…
Babolat is known for it’s modern player’s rackets which encourage big, fast swings and plenty of topspin – think Rafael Nadal. While there are three main racket lines, each line has a variety of rackets aimed to suit the needs of different players. Hailing from Lyon, France, Babolat is one of the biggest tennis racket…
For a small island, Singapore is very well provided with sports shops and outlets. This is a small review specifically on tennis shops in Singapore, however many of them offer other racket sports products and services too. The first shop we will mention on our list and one of the best, is a shop called…
Singapore is a small island nation located in Southeast Asia, known for its highly developed economy and diverse cultural heritage. While it may not have the same sporting culture or infrastructure as larger nations, Singapore has made significant strides in recent years to develop its sport industry and support its athletes. Singapore has invested heavily…
