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Andrew Castle about being back as Wimbledon BBC commentator
Andrew Castle is the lead BBC commentator for Wimbledon. For many, his voice is synonymous with tennis history. “It’s just unbelievable to be back”, says Andrew Castle. “I was sitting next to John McEnroe on the first day and he was just delighted, too. Even off-mic, he was saying how wonderful it is.” The shock of […]
Tennis Players Who Play Poker
Poker is known as one of the most popular card games in history with players ranging from the Average Joe to world-class athletes. There have been plenty of stories of the latter, which have also become urban legends, with many professional athletes transitioning to poker once retiring from their sport. When tennis comes to mind, […]
The Five Best Casino Games for Tennis Fans
It is estimated that almost 87 million people, which represents 1.17% of the global population, play tennis. This is a sport that has evolved over time since the days it was played with bare hands as early as the 12th century. It is estimated that a player runs an average of 3 miles while on […]
The GOAT Debate: Djokovic, Federer or Nadal?
I have grown a bit tired of the so-called GOAT debate in recent times. Who is the greatest of all time? Djokovic, Federer or Nadal? The GOAT debate is perhaps at its peak now that Novak won the French Open and is closing in on Federer and Nadal. This sends die-hard Djokovic fans on a […]
Learning the grips in tennis
One of the issues facing many new players is learning the grips in tennis. There are a few tools you can use to help you along though. Learning the grips in tennis can be frustrating. You need one grip for the serve and volleys, one for the backhand, and one for the forehand. To make […]
Three of the Best Tennis-Themed Slots Games
Tennis is one of the most popular spectator sports in the world. An estimated one billion people are fans of watching tennis, which places the sport in fourth position in terms of global popularity, behind only soccer, cricket and field hockey. In the US, the most popular sports are football, baseball and basketball, yet there […]
What the Deuce – March 26th, 2021
I want to do a small experiment and do a kind of “what’s in the news” post from time to time. I call it “What the Deuce”, because…Family Guy. In today’s What the Deuce, we talk about Wawrinka’s foot surgery, Kyrgios dismissal of two next-gen players, Pospisil’s meltdown and more. Wawrinka Foot Surgery Tennis can […]
What tennis bag should you use?
I have gotten questions about tennis bags from time to time. There are loads on the market. So what tennis bag should you use? There are various types of bags to consider. Backpacks, 6-racquet bags, 9-racquet bags, 12-racquet bags, 15-racquet bags, rack pack bags, and more. In this vlog, I look at a few different […]
Ex-Tennis Players Who Indulge in Poker
Tennis is a high skilled sport that takes commitment and determination to succeed. Similarly, to poker, tennis requires the right stamina, mental attitude, and a level of technical skill. It is no surprise that professional tennis players that have now retired their racket are turning to poker for a sense of competitiveness and thrill. There […]
How to get into tennis
Are you looking to be a bit more athletic and have found tennis to be the starting point for you? Or do you just want to get to know the sport better and be able to follow a tennis match or a general conversation about the sport? Well look no further. Here comes a small […]
