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Ever talked to your non-tennis playing friends about your #tennisproblems, and had them look at you with a blank stare? Of course you have. There are certain things that only a tennis player can understand. Here are our favorites. 1. The awkward moment when your opponent is losing his/her mind 2. The emotional roller coaster…
Tennis is a very unique sport in that when you take the court, there is no safety net. You are out there with your thoughts, good or bad, and it makes for great theater. Because of the solitary, mentally challenging aspect of the sport, it also breeds some very interesting personalities. Some are funny, some…
The serve is arguably the most important shot in tennis. It gets each point started, and sets the tone for the point. You’re supposed to “hold” your serve every time you toe the baseline, so with that kind of pressure, don’t you want to give yourself the best chance possible to hold serve every time?…
Whether you are passionate about tennis and want to expose your child to the sport you love, or you have never played and are looking for a great activity to get your kid involved with, tennis is the perfect sport! It is excellent for a child’s development both physically, mentally, and socially, and is a…
Tennis just can’t seem to get out of it’s own way this year. Entering each big tournament of 2016 thus far, the focus has been on very negative stories in the game, and not on the phenomenal players taking the court on tennis’ biggest stages. Entering the Australian Open, the match-fixing scandal garnered international attention…
So you’re about to take the court against a pusher. It’s most tennis players’ worst nightmare… unless of course you are a pusher, in which case, you probably wish we hadn’t published this article. Sorry pushers ;). Depending on your level, maybe you are terrified to play a pusher, knowing they will get every ball…
WIth week one of the BNP Paribas Open in the books, here are some of the best pictures from the desert so far! [sc:article_banner_1]
You know that the BNP Paribas Open is the biggest Masters 1000 tournament of the year, and a favorite of players and fans alike, but here are some things you may not about the gem of a tournament in Indian Wells. 1. The tournament is owned by billionaire Larry Ellison Ellison, the founder…
As day 7 is underway at the 2016 BNP Paribas Open, let’s take a look at the action that has unfolded so far. As one of the premier events on the calendar, the BNP Paribas Open never has any shortage of intrigue, great battles, and shocking upsets. This year is no different. We have already…
Sharapova’s recent admission of guilt for using the banned substance Meldonium has sent shockwaves through the tennis world. Though the (hypothetical) doping is cause for concern itself, the bigger questions that it brings to light are much more troubling. First, let’s take a look at the allegations themselves. Sharapova was allegedly prescribed Meldonium in…