Top 5 Serves in the WTA
The serve has always been one of the weaker strokes in women’s…
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Serving Up Power: The Best Women Tennis Servers of the 2000s
The game of tennis requires a lot of skill and athleticism, but one weapon that has the potential to make or break a player’s game is their serve. In the 2000s, we saw some incredible female tennis players who served up some of the most powerful and precise serves the game has ever seen. From ... Read more
WTA Mid Year Power Rankings
It’s been a whirlwind of a year for the WTA women. First, the world’s number one player and Australian Open winner Ash Barty, abruptly retires from the sport, then we see Iga Swiatek go on a winning streak unmatched in over 20 years. Iga’s run included a second French Open title. However, that wouldn’t last ... Read more
Australian Open Legends – Serena Williams
This week’s Australian Open legend is Serena Williams, the Queen of the Australian Open. She’s got an impressive Australian Open haul; with seven titles, one final and four quarterfinals to her name in 19 appearances. She most famously won in 2017 while being a few weeks pregnant! What a champion! Does that mean little Olympia ... Read more
Top 5 Serves in the WTA
The serve has always been one of the weaker strokes in women’s tennis. Lindsay Davenport has called it appalling! Through the years it has been very common to see multiple breaks within a set. The game continues to evolve, and so does the quality of the serve on the circuit. Regardless of the overall history ... Read more
Pliskova on the Rise
I’ve written a few blogs now about the importance of coaching, and also about the need for more women’s coaches. So, you can imagine I was pretty happy to see Karolina Pliskova winning the Italian Open with the help of her coach and legendary tennis player Conchita Martinez. For those of you that don’t know ... Read more
Female Coaches on the Pro Circuit
My best coach ever was a woman! This means a great deal, coming from someone in her fifties, who started playing tennis as an older teenager and has always had a coach. Since I picked up a racquet, I have had at least 10 private coaches and have taken lessons, at camps, clubs or with ... Read more
Lindsay Davenport is One of the Best Tennis Minds Around
There’s no doubt Lindsay Davenport is one of the best tennis minds around. She’s been a top player, has provided great and insightful commentary on the Tennis Channel and of course coached Madison Keys to her biggest moments. I remember watching Lindsay Davenport between 94 and 97 thinking that she’ll be a decent top ... Read more