The number of sets in a tennis match depends on the level of play and the tournament format. Most matches follow either a best-of-three or best-of-five structure. In standard professional tennis, men typically play best of five sets in Grand Slam tournaments. That...
Wheelchair tennis isn’t a modified version of the sport, it’s a full, fast-paced, fiercely competitive game in its own right. It began in the late 1970s when Brad Parks, a former freestyle skier injured during a competition, helped shape what would become one of the...
A good tennis outfit does more than check the style box, it directly impacts how well players move, feel, and perform. Tennis isn’t a game of stillness. It demands quick pivots, fast sprints, and full-arm swings. Clothes that restrict movement or trap heat can throw...
More than 21.6 million Americans played tennis in 2023, marking a 10th consecutive year of participation growth according to the Physical Activity Council. As the sport expands, so does the importance of knowing what is tennis etiquette - and why it matters so much...
Stefano Vukov has been on the sidelines for the last few years as one of the most visible and vocal coaches on the WTA Tour. With his fiery personality and candid criticism, he's played a key role in shaping Elena Rybakina's growth from rising star to Grand Slam...
Alexander Zverev has taken more than 10 years to rise to tennis royalty. A past ATP Finals winner, Olympic gold medalist, and regular top-10 player, he's built himself on raw power, composure, and perhaps the finest backhand in the game. But his progression to the top...
Tennis has always blended tradition, athleticism, and global excitement into one powerful spectacle. But behind the scenes, the sport is facing a wave of environmental concerns that can’t be ignored. Climate shifts are disrupting tournament schedules and creating...
Before turning 23, Iga Świątek had cemented her place among the legends of the modern game of tennis. Four-time Grand Slam champion, former world No. 1, and unchallenged clay-court queen, she was an embodiment of both excellence and restraint in the sport. Her game,...
The image of a tennis player meticulously stretching before stepping onto the court is almost iconic. For years, stretching has been touted as a crucial element in injury prevention. It is a way to prepare the body for the demands of powerful serves and quick pivots....
Madison Keys walked into the 2025 Australian Open with years of near-misses behind her. She walked out with a Grand Slam trophy in hand. Following over a decade on the circuit and five earlier visits to grand semifinals, she finally won her first Grand Slam. The...
João Fonseca did not seek permission. At age 17, he strode into Buenos Aires and strode out with an ATP title. That made him the youngest South American to capture a tour-level tournament since 1990 - and the first Brazilian teenager to accomplish that. His rout of...
Mirra Andreeva didn’t arrive quietly. She stormed into the spotlight with back-to-back WTA 1000 titles at just 17, flattening top seeds and rewriting the record books in real time. Her recent victories in Indian Wells and Dubai didn't bring trophies alone. They...
