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For tennis players ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 skill levels, finding the…
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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
Carlos Alcaraz is the undisputed champion of the 2023 edition of Indian Wells beating Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 6-3. He put on a clinic in his thorough beat down of Danill Medvedev, making him look ordinary in the process. It was a shocking turn of events given how well Medvedev has been playing on hard courts, ... Read more
What a week of tennis in Qatar. We were treated to as much drama as you can pack within a few days of tennis. In the end, Daniil Medvedev prevailed in an entertaining and competitive final against a resurgent Andy Murray. Although Medvedev captured the tournament, Murray captured more hearts on his way to the ... Read more
If you’re a tennis player, then you know that having the right racket can make all the difference in your game. There are a lot of different brands out there, but one that always seems to come up in conversation is Babolat. In my life it has come up so often that my entire family ... Read more
With now Federer out of the Grand Slam chase picture, it is up to Djokovic (21 Grand Slams) and Nadal (22 Grand Slams) to keep this race going. Both men are nearing the twilight of their careers – one would think! However, they keep turning back the clock every time they step onto a court. ... Read more
There are only eight spots available at the ATP Finals and about 14 players still in the running to qualify. The top six players can rest easy knowing that it would take a monumental collapse for them not to qualify. Those players are as follows: Alcaraz, Nadal, Ruud, Tsitsipas, Medvedev, and Rublev. That means that ... Read more
Laver Cup has always been mostly about Roger Federer. With the announcement of his retirement and the fact that this Laver Cup will be his last competitive tournament, this year’s Laver Cup will again be about Roger but will have the added element of a full-blown, all-out celebration of the man. Given the importance of ... Read more
Unlike the National Bank Open last week where we saw familiar names like Halep and Carreno Busta lift the titles, Cincinnati provided something totally different for tennis fans. Two talented but unlikely champions were crowned in Cincinnati. Caroline Garcia lifted the title along with her ranking. Garcia now sits at world number 17. She is ... Read more
The ATP tour is now in full swing. The calendar is loaded with 250,500, and 1000 level tournaments for the next two months. Let’s look at the must-watch tournaments in February and March, and who’s playing. Rio Open: February 14th to February 20th Before the actual clay season begins, there’s a short South American clay-court ... Read more
The Quarterfinals are set! Here’s our preview and predictions. Gael Monfils (17) vs. Matteo Berrettini (7) This one promises to be one of the most exciting matchups. Both these players are very entertaining to watch. The last time they both played in a Grand Slam Quarterfinal it was at the 2019 US Open where they ... Read more
We’re just a couple of weeks away from the kickoff of the 2022 ATP calendar. To start us off in style, the first tournament on the calendar will be the ATP Cup. In its third edition, the ATP Cup is another team competition on the calendar. However, unlike the Davis Cup, the ATP Cup offers ... Read more
The last tournament of the season is here. Sure, we have the ATP Finals, however, for those that are still trying to qualify and those that did not qualify, this is the last chance to get some important ranking points before the end of the season. Although there will be only 250 points available, some ... Read more