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The Best Exercises to Improve Your Tennis Serve
You could be a professional tennis player or a novice, but there’s always scope for improvement, especially when it comes to the serve. While old school style is all about playing practice matches to improve your strength, you can benefit immensely by spending some time in the gym. Here are a few best exercises to ... Read more
Tennis Nutrition: Eating Right
Just like other competitive sports, tennis involves a lot of body strength making it essential for your body to have a balanced amount of macronutrients sprinkled throughout your daily diet. Having a good amount of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats before, during and after your workout or match is important to build muscles and gain energy. ... Read more
Witness The New Dawn in Men’s Tennis at an Iconic Court
With the 2024 tennis season well underway, a changing of the guard looks set to be on the cards as the new era of men’s tennis finally emerges. Where once the Big Three of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic dismantled all before them, the rise of younger talents, including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz ... Read more
5 Reasons Synthetic Turf is the Best Choice for Tennis Courts
Recent findings from the 2024 U.S. Tennis Participation Report reveal a notable rise in tennis engagement, with annual participation rates climbing from 5.8% in 2019 to 7.7% in 2023. This increase has prompted the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to set an ambitious target: to achieve a 10% participation rate by 2035, positioning the U.S. ... Read more
Best rackets for intermediate to advanced players
For tennis players ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 skill levels, finding the perfect racket can significantly enhance their game. I should know, I’m in this range! These players possess a solid foundation of skills and are seeking rackets that can complement their style of play while offering control, power, and maneuverability. In this blog, we’ll ... Read more
Ukrainian Stars Rising
Ukrainian Women’s Tennis Rising. A look at its tennis stars In recent years, Ukrainian women’s tennis has emerged as a powerhouse on the international stage, showcasing a remarkable blend of seasoned expertise and youthful exuberance. They now boast five players in the top 100! Spearheaded by the seasoned prowess of Elina Svitolina and the burgeoning ... Read more
Indian Wells Legends – Daniela Hantuchova
Daniela Hantuchova was one of the most popular players in the last 20 years. She was tall, graceful, and tactical. She had great touch at the net which led to even greater success in doubles. Although she had a fantastic career, with a career-high of #5 in singles and doubles to go along with 7 ... Read more
Simona Halep is Back!
After a long and difficult year and a half to clear her name. Simona Halep will be back at the 2024 Miami Open. Haven’t played a competitive match since 2022 it will be interesting to see how she fares against the new women at the top. While Halep was gone, Sabelenka, Swiatek, and Rybakina have ... Read more
The Fierce Rivalries of John McEnroe
In the history of tennis, few players have left as indelible a mark as John McEnroe. Known for his fiery temper, unparalleled skill, and uncanny court presence, McEnroe dominated the tennis scene in the late 1970s and 1980s. Like many of his contemporaries, his journey to greatness was punctuated by fierce and entertaining rivalries, each ... Read more
2024 Babolat Racket Guide – New Stuff!
If you read our blogs, it’s no secret I’m a big Babolat supporter. I love their rackets, their shoes, and their attire. I think it’s a fantastic brand. I’ve also converted my kids to Babolat. They both play with the Aero and absolutely love them. Don’t just take it from me though, Rafa Nadal and ... Read more
Argentina Rising
Through the decades, we have witnessed how great Argentinian tennis has been. From Guillermo Vilas to Gabriela Sabatini and all the way to Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina has always been firmly on the tennis map. However, in the last few years, it has only been one person carrying the torch for Argentinian tennis. That ... Read more
Our Open Letter to Nick Kyrgios – Come Back!
Dear Nick, Tennis needs you. We realize you have all these talents off the tennis court. Most recently you’ve proven yourself to be an insightful and entertaining tennis commentator, talk show host, and many other things. All that is fine and great, and we’d love you to keep doing that. However, we also really miss ... Read more