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Tennis court surfaces – how they affect play
In our first edition of this article, we explained the ITF classification of tennis court surfaces and how they work. Given that players all over the tours are complaining about the slow conditions weekly now, it is also interesting how this affects play. The Indian Wells Masters just announced a switch in surfaces that should […]
U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship 2025: History, Stars & Predictions
The River Oaks Country Club will once again host the 2025 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship. Founded in 1910, it is a tournament which boasts incredible history and prestige – but it is also the only clay court ATP tournament held in North America. This is, of course, a tournament which […]
Fantasy Tennis, how does it work? – Top 3 Best Platforms
Fantasy tennis lets you step into the role of a team manager, drafting players and earning points based on their real-life performances. Here’s a breakdown of how it works and some of the best fantasy platforms to get in on the action during all events of the tennis season. How Fantasy Tennis Works Fantasy tennis […]
ITF classified surfaces – a rough overview
Of course, we all know which surfaces tennis is usually played on. Ever since the tour organizations have decided to move away from carpet, the pro tours circle between hard court, clay and grass all season long. Those surfaces each have their own set of properties, that usually do not differ much per surface group. […]
The 10 Greatest Tennis Shots in History
Over the years, tennis has produced its fair share of highlights. While these would be impossible to boil down to one video or article, we’ve dusted off the archives to present the 10 greatest tennis shots in history. From retired legends to current superstars of the sport, here’s some of the best shots you’ll ever […]
Koblenz Open 2025 – My experience of Challenger level tennis
My first direct experience of Challenger level tennis On Saturday the 1st of February, I went for the first time to a Challenger tournament: more precisely, to the Challenger 100 Koblenz Open. The Challenger Tour is the middle level of men’s professional tennis three-tier structure. First the ATP tour, where one can usually find, depending […]
Forza! Italian Tennis takes Centre Stage
Why is Italian tennis so good right now? The Italian tennis structure for player development has become the epitome for all other top tennis nations. Since decades, tennis players in Italy have grown up on clay, slipping and sliding on the red dirt, learning to construct long points. Prior to 2023, the nation had only […]
Tennis Drills for Better Agility and Speed
Everything in tennis is about agility and speed. These two attributes allow the player to change direction on the court and quickly move. Professional players such as Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal possess these skills and can often cover 40 feet in a single sprint. Agility training improves reaction time by up to 15% and […]
4 Tennis Books to Read in 2025
The winter break still has most of us in the northern hemisphere in its grip. Besides playing tennis inside and working on your fitness, you can always work on your tennis knowledge or just entertain yourself with a good read. There are a couple of books that stand out from the topic of tennis, be […]
How Tennis Fans Can Prepare for the Australian Open 2025
The Australian Open kicks start the tennis season. The event has officially already started. However, we are only just at the beginning. So let’s explore how tennis fans can prepare for the Australian Open this year. The Australian Open is one of the most exciting tennis events in the world. It takes place in Melbourne […]
