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How to Avoid Double Faulting in Tennis

September 26, 2023 by Jeff M

Is there any worse feeling in tennis than the double fault?

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Frances Tiafoe, Atomic Habits and the Long Road to the Top

September 14, 2023 by Jeff M

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

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Can You Bring a Tennis Racket on a Plane? A Guide To Tennis and Travel

August 17, 2023 by Jeff M

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.

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No Advantage, No Point? The History of the No-Ad Scoring System

August 16, 2023July 21, 2023 by Jeff M

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

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The ATP Rankings System: How it Works, How it Could Work Better

August 16, 2023July 10, 2023 by Jeff M

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.

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Bagels and Breadsticks – The Biggest Wins in Tennis History

August 16, 2023May 31, 2023 by Jeff M

Mmm. Bagels. Who could say no to a nice fresh, chewy, carby treat?

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What is my Tennis Rating?

March 17, 2023March 1, 2023 by Jeff M

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.

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Buying Tennis Shoes – How to Choose Your Perfect Shoes

August 16, 2023February 28, 2023 by Jeff M

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!’.

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Tennis Tiebreaks – How They Work. How to Win.

August 16, 2023February 28, 2023 by Jeff M

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.

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String Theory – A Simple Guide to Tennis Racket String Tension

August 16, 2023February 8, 2023 by Jeff M

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

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