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Tennis Singles: 10 Ways to Beat a Hard Hitter
An aggressive baseline player can be a challenging opponent to face. This article looks at ten strategies to beat them.
7 Downsides of Playing Tennis
I've been playing tennis for over forty years and absolutely love it. However, while there are many benefits that come with playing, this article lists and examines seven disadvantages of participating in the sport.
6 Life-Enhancing Benefits of Playing Tennis
I've been playing tennis for over forty years and have discovered numerous advantages from playing the sport. This article lists six of them.
Tennis Singles vs Doubles: Which Is More Difficult?
Tennis is usually played as either a singles or a doubles game. Both are fun, but this article looks at which is more difficult.
Sexism in Women's Professional Tennis
Women’s professional tennis has faced decades of sexism. Those who’ve battled on the court have also spent years battling against general disregard, social commentary, and double standards.
Get Tickets for Wimbledon Tennis 2023: How to Enter the Ballot for 2024
Plan ahead to get fairly priced tickets for next summer's Wimbledon championships. Here’s how to avoid the ticket touts and see live tennis.
The Different Eras of Tennis' Big Four
The Big Four tennis players have dominated the rest of the field, but the dynamic within that group is constantly changing.
All You Need to Know About the French Open
A handy guide to the red clay of Roland Garros.
All You Need to Know About the Australian Open Tennis Championships
History and trivia on Australia's biggest tennis tournament.
All You Need to Know About the US Open Tennis Championships
Looking for a “cheat sheet” to the US Open tennis championships? Here is some information that will help you sound like an Arthur Ashe aficionado the next time you get talking tennis.
All You Need to Know About the Wimbledon Tennis Championships
What would you like to know about Wimbledon? Here is the information you'll need about the tournament as run by the All England Club.
Understanding the Men's Singles Tennis Ranking System
Ever found yourself wondering how the men's tennis ranking works? Then this article is for you.
10 Ways to Calm Your Nerves When Playing a Tennis Match
Some players do well in practice but struggle to perform in matches due to nerves. This article offers 10 tips to calm anxiety on the court.
The 4 Main Types of Tennis Serves
Learning how to serve in tennis is important, as an effective serve can give you a big advantage over your opponent. I outline the four main types of serve.
13 Singles Tennis Strategy Tips to Help Your Game
I have a lot of experience on the courts over the years. Here are my 12 singles tennis strategy tips to help you to improve your game.
The 3 Best Tennis Rackets for Under $100
My top three selections for the best tennis racquets currently available and priced at under $100.
How to Beat a Tennis Lobber (aka, the Pusher, Counterpuncher, or Moonballer)
This strategy highlights the pusher's biggest weaknesses: they have no passing shot. If you employ this strategy and don't error yourself out of the game, the lobber actually cannot beat you. Enjoy!
The Top 10 Greatest Women's Tennis Players of All Time
Many great female tennis players have graced the courts over the years. Ever wonder who the best of the best is? Here is my list of the top 10 female tennis players of the Open Era.
Top 10 Greatest Men's Tennis Players of All Time
A lot of great tennis players have come and gone over the years. Ever wonder who is considered the greatest of all time? Here is my list of the top ten greatest men's tennis players of the Open Era.
Novak Djokovic: 2013 Australian Open Champion
Novak Djokovic is on top of the tennis world. Fresh off of his eighth Australian Open Tennis title, Djokovic is currently the top ranked player in the world.
Rafael Nadal: 2012 French Open Champion
Rafael Nadal's record-setting seventh French Open title broke Bjorn Borg's record and gives Rafael 11 Grand Slam titles.
The Wimbledon Queue: How to Get Tickets for the Tennis Championships
How can the average person obtain tickets to Wimbledon? You'll need to be dedicated to scoring some! Here is my experience of camping overnight in the park in the Wimbledon queue to obtain centre court tickets for the tennis championship.
The Four Styles of Tennis Play and Strategies to Beat Them
There are four primary styles of singles play in tennis: aggressive baseliner, serve-and-volleyer, counterpuncher, and all-court player. For each style, I describe the key strategies you can employ to beat them.
USTA Ratings: National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) Explained (Plus ITN Ranking Converter Chart)
In the 1970s, the United States Tennis Association (USTA)—the governing body for tennis in America—developed the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP). This article explains how this system works, how to get an NTRP rating, and how it related to tennis rating systems in other countries.
How to Find the Right Tennis Racket Grip Size: A Primer
In this article, I provide a detailed explanation of how to find the correct tennis racket grip size. Helpful photos and hints are included.