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Flying with Tennis Racquets: The complete guide
If you’re flying with tennis racquets, the thing to sort out before you leave for the airport is whether they travel in the cabin or in the hold. That depends on the airline, the aircraft, and how the racquets are packed – and it is rarely as straightforward as the published bag dimensions suggest. I […]
Best Hotels in Stockholm for the ATP 250 Stockholm Open 2026
The Bybit Stockholm Open has been one of the most atmospheric events on the indoor ATP calendar for decades. If you’re making the trip from abroad you’ll want to choose your accommodation strategically. Stockholm isn’t a huge city, but staying in the right neighbourhood or at some of the best Stockholm hotels can make a […]
The Paris Masters: Travel tips for first-time visitors
The Rolex Paris Masters is the last ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season. That sounds like a procedural fact, but in practice it shapes everything about the atmosphere inside the arena. The rankings race is reaching its conclusion, the ATP Finals qualification picture is taking shape, and the players arriving in Paris know this […]
ATP Basel 2026: Tournament Preview and Travel Info
The Swiss Indoors Basel is underway, bringing another week of indoor tennis to the St. Jakobshalle. The ATP 500 event runs from October 24 to November 1, with the main draw beginning on Monday, October 26. As one of the major stops in the late-season indoor swing, Basel offers a strong field, a lively atmosphere […]
A guide for visiting the ATP 500 Vienna – Tournament Info and Travel Tips
Erste Bank Open 2026 The Erste Bank Open returns from October 24 to November 1, 2026, bringing nine days of tennis to Vienna. The ATP 500 event features indoor hard-court tennis at the Wiener Stadthalle, with additional matches, practice sessions and fan activities at Marx Halle. Vienna is also an excellent city for a tennis […]
Lyon ATP 250 Preview: Schedule, Draw, Player Updates and Travel Tips
Indoor hard-court tennis arrives in Lyon as the ATP Tour welcomes a new chapter for one of France’s established tournament events. From October 18 to 25, 2026, the inaugural Grand Prix Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes will take place at the LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, just outside Lyon. The former Marseille ATP 250 event (held from 1993 to 2025) […]
Where to Stay in Shanghai: Some of the Best Hotels for Tennis Players
Shanghai might not be the first city that comes to mind for a tennis holiday, but there are some interesting options if you want to keep playing while exploring one of China’s most exciting cities. Of course, it’s also a well known city for tennis fans due to the popular Shanghai Masters 1000 that is […]
Playing Tennis in Tokyo: Courts, Clubs and Hidden Gems
Tokyo is one of those cities where tennis is everywhere, but not always easy to find if you don’t know where to look. There are public courts tucked into parks, traditional private clubs, large tennis centres and, of course, Ariake – home of the Japan Open and one of the most important tennis complexes in […]
Playing Tennis in New York City: The Best Courts for Visitors
New York City has over 550 (!) public tennis courts spread across all five boroughs. New York is surprisingly open for recreational tennis, and much of it is remarkably affordable. A single-play permit costs $15. That gets you an hour on a public court in Central Park, next to the Flushing Meadows courts where the […]
Swedish Open Podcast – How to Save Doubles, Pro racquets and more
Henrik and I just spent four days in Båstad, Sweden for the Nordea Open. The weather was perfect, the courts were beautiful, and we enjoyed daily two-hour hits followed by evening beers and good food. But honestly? The tournament itself was a little flat this year. The field disappointed us. Andrey Rublev was still playing […]