The tennis world is awash with competing ratings and ranking systems to attempt to evaluate the standard of every player – from beginner to touring pro.

In my days as a tennis coach, one of the questions I’d often get asked was whether it was okay to wear ordinary trainers or sneakers on court. The answer was a resounding ‘No!’.

While most rules of the game have remained fairly consistent over the years, one aspect of tennis that seems forever under scrutiny is the tiebreak.

String tension is the single most important factor affecting the playability of your tennis racket.

When selecting a new tennis racket it’s important to make sure you choose the right size grip for your hand.