Think you can’t practice tennis unless you’re on a court? Think again. You don’t need a fancy country club or a full-size court to get better at tennis. Whether you’re stuck in a small apartment or lucky enough to have a backyard, there are tons of ways to sharpen your game without ever stepping foot…
You watch Federer glide across the court, barely breaking a sweat, and you think, “How hard could it really be?” Then you pick up a racquet for the first time, you realize tennis is a whole different beast. Yes, tennis is hard to learn at first. Tennis demands a rare mix of skills: hand-eye coordination,…
Think tennis is just a casual game? Think again – this sport can transform your body, boost your health, and fire up your fitness. Whether you’re chasing a ball on the baseline or lunging for a drop shot at the net, you’re building strength, endurance, balance, and mental sharpness all at once. Today, we’re diving…
Ever look down mid-match and realize your grip is peeling like a banana? Or worse, slipping right out of your hand during your serve? Yeah, I’ve been there and I’ve coached enough players to know it’s one of the fastest ways to lose control of your game. The thing is, most players don’t realize how…
There are a million options. They all look slick. They’re loaded with buzzwords like “aerodynamic beam” and “pro tour stiffness.” But what really matters is what the racquet can do for you. The racquet you swing with has a massive impact on how you play. The right one can unlock control, confidence, and effortless power. …
Before all of the Nadal fans get upset at the title of this blog post, wait just a minute. There are no two ways about it, Nadal’s US Open win was by far his least interesting major. But it’s not his fault. After Federer fell in the quarters of the Open, Nadal was basically handed the trophy…
How long have we been hearing that American tennis is in trouble? Seemingly for the past 15 years, at least. All credit to Serena and Venus, that’s not entirely true. The Williams sisters have been carrying the torch proudly for two decades. Serena has not only hoisted trophies for the USA, but she has dominated…
What’s cooler than the GOAT, Roger Federer, winning a record 8th Wimbledon at nearly 36 years old? Partying until 5 am with friends and family, showing up to your Champion’s news conference the next morning with a splitting headache, and handling the media with the grace of a champion and the self-deprecating humor of a…
In a recent statement, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced that they would be reducing the number of professional tennis players from 14,000 to 1,500. What does this mean for tennis? Well, nothing for us tennis fans. But for the depth of the sport and the lives of 12,500 tennis players? A lot. [sc:optin-box-modal slug=”add-15″…
After latest injury, is Rafa Nadal done forever? Rafa Nadal announced last week that he would be skipping the remainder of the 2016 season with a left wrist injury. Uh-oh… we have heard this story before. For tennis fans and sports fans in general, this is increasingly disappointing news. As one of the most beloved…
