If Tom Brady says that Djokovic is sport’s ultimate alpha, whether you like it or not – then that is good enough for me – so says Oliver Brown in her article, chief sports writer for The Telegraph. Of all the A-listers luxuriating on Court Philippe Chatrier, all anxious to witness Novak Djokovic’s latest piece…
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…
Physical fitness training for tennis often includes monitoring pulse rate and cardiovascular health to ensure optimal performance and reduce the risk of injury. Here are some guidelines for incorporating pulse rate and cardiovascular monitoring into your tennis training. Before starting any training program, it’s important to establish a baseline for your pulse rate and cardiovascular fitness….
Now we have broken down what exactly an ace is in tennis language. We can take a look at some other key terminology used in tennis. Another strange but important tennis term is ‘deuce.’ This word refers to a game where the score is 40-40, in which a player will always serve from the court’s…
Tennis is becoming more and more popular all over the world these days. This is a great thing for the sport as a more global sport means more players enjoying the game, more media coverage and a wider pool of professional players to develop from. However, one of the quirky things about tennis, particularly compared…
Understanding the rules of tennis is a key part of improving your game. When you start to play more competitive matches, there are a few different aspects of the game that come into play, more so than in recreational tennis. One of these is the Walkover. Walkovers occur in tournament play and effectively hand the…
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 Tennis 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 that you can use in playing tennis tournaments. Understanding your strengths is vital,…
How to Start Playing Tennis Tournaments This article is a continuation of our first article on playing tournaments which you can find here. So, now you understand the importance of playing tennis tournaments and how they can help make you a better tennis player. So, let’s take a closer look at how you can start playing…
