Tips and Guides
Frances Tiafoe, Atomic Habits and the Long Road to the Top
There’s a great piece in the New York Times about Frances Tiafoe and the junior coaches who predicted his later success. Even as an apparently unremarkable child with an unconventional forehand and no stand out physical traits they were able to state, with some confidence, that this kid would do something special. The story’s a … Read more
Can You Bring a Tennis Racket on a Plane? A Guide To Tennis and Travel
Travelling with sports equipment, especially a tennis racket, can be a bit of a minefield.
Not only do the rules vary depending on the airline you fly with but you risk damaging your prized Prince or treasured Tecnifibre.
No Advantage, No Point? The History of the No-Ad Scoring System
On his way to a career best quarter final appearance at Wimbledon last week, Holger Rune managed to stoke controversy when asked how he’d improve the game of tennis if he were in charge. “No-Ad scoring at 40 all. To make it, like, more interesting for the fans I think. There’s more exciting points. Also … Read more
The ATP Rankings System: How it Works, How it Could Work Better
The ATP Ranking System (currently known as the Pepperstone ATP Rankings) is a points-based method for determining player qualifications and seedings in singles and doubles tournaments on the ATP Tour.
Bagels and Breadsticks – The Biggest Wins in Tennis History
Mmm. Bagels. Who could say no to a nice fresh, chewy, carby treat?
What is my Tennis Rating?
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.
Buying Tennis Shoes – How to Choose Your Perfect Shoes
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!’.
Tennis Tiebreaks – How They Work. How to Win.
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 Theory – A Simple Guide to Tennis Racket String Tension
String tension is the single most important factor affecting the playability of your tennis racket.