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Rafael Nadal: The Reign of the Clay King
A Legacy Built on Grit, Precision and Passion Rafael Nadal just announced his retirement from professional tennis after a 22-year career and a record-breaking 14 French Open titles better known as the Roland Garros. Over his career, he has accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles, placing him among the all-time leaders in men’s tennis. During his […]
Australian Open Winners – Who Has Had the Most Success?
The Australian Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world. It is not too long until we get to the 2025 edition of the tournament – in the UK or U.S.A., this might mean setting an alarm to watch the games. When the tournament rolls around just after Christmas it is something […]
Could Las Vegas Host a Tournament on the ATP Tour?
When we think of Las Vegas, we immediately conjure images of vast casinos with endless square feet of roulette wheels, card tables and slots. It’s the one place on every player’s bucket list, and with digital operators opening up across North America, betting has become more popular online. This popularity has made destinations like Vegas […]
Never Too Old: Learning to Play Tennis over 50
Learning to play tennis after 50 offers distinctive opportunities and challenges that are manageable. While often seen as a young person’s game, many adults enjoy and excel in the sport later in life. Stories like that of Gerald Marzorati, who started competitive tennis at 55, show how beginning tennis later in life can lead to […]
Future of American Tennis
We are fully amidst the Chinese hardcourt swing and with both men’s and women’s Masters tournaments going on at the moment, we can take a look at one of the hottest nations right now in tennis. Yes, you read that right – I would consider the USA one of the most up- and coming nations […]
Does Tennis Have a Doping Problem?
There have been some major doping scandals in professional tennis over the years. It was not until the late 1980s that drug testing started in professional tennis and in 2007, the International Tennis Federation took control of anti-doping initiatives for the ATP and WTA Tours. As we come towards the end of the 2024 season, […]
What Tennis Fans Can Enjoy Beyond Tennis Matches
Tennis has always been regarded as a thrilling and elegant sport. Fans are riveted to their TVs for hours as their preferred players leave their hearts on the court from the suspense of the Wimbledon final to the heart-pounding events at the US Open. What happens then, when the game ends or when there is […]
Tennis: From Luxury Sport to Mass Entertainment
This game of the elite class has evolved over the years, from a fringe sport to mainstream entertainment limelight. Clearly, several factors undergird this evolution to make it more inclusive and to entrench the sport within popular culture deeply. Key Factors Driving Tennis’s Popularity 1. Integrating Luxury and Fashion Tenniscore: It is this rare crossover […]
How Tennis Technique has Evolved
The picture of the wear and tear on Wimbledon courts between the 1970s and today (see image below) have gone viral amongst tennis sites. It shows that, while in the 70s the court was worn all over, it now gets mainly used behind the baseline. Surely, the game style has changed and this is mainly […]
Electronic Line Calling: Hawk-Eye Technology Explained
The fastest serve in tennis exceeds well over 150 miles per hour. Professional tennis players have shotguns for arms, and catching their serve trajectory with the naked eye is near impossible. This is where Hawk-Eye technology comes in handy. Set up around the court, it comprizes many excellent, very precise cameras watching the ball and […]
