Author: Dax Nair
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2025 Men’s Tennis Top 25 Under 25: The Future
The ATP Tour is a whirlwind of rising stars and seasoned veterans, a constant battle for supremacy on the court. While the ‘Big Three’ era is behind us, a new generation of talent is ready to seize the spotlight. This dynamic list of the 2025 Men’s Tennis Top 25 Under 25 players shows that getting…
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Squash vs. Tennis: 2025 Edition – Which Is Harder? (Player and Reader Perspectives)
Gearing Up: How Equipment and Court Size Shape the Game Tennis The tennis court is significantly larger than a squash court, measuring 78 feet long by 27 feet wide. Players cover a lot of ground, chasing shots from corner to corner. With the serve-and-volley style becoming rare, the modern baseline game allows players a little…
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A Chronological List of Top ATP Tennis Tournaments
2025 brings a fresh wave of exciting ATP tennis tournaments! And, it’s time to update our list of major men’s tournaments. Keeping track of all your favorite tennis events can be tough with their constantly shifting schedules. So, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just starting to follow the ATP Tour, consider this your comprehensive…
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Tennis Brands in Pickleball: Will They Dominate or Coexist?
Pickleball is exploding, and everyone wants in—even the biggest names in tennis. The surge in the game’s popularity has opened the door for tennis brands in pickleball. Giants like Head, Wilson, and Babolat are now on the court with paddles of their own. But can these titans dominate the pickleball landscape, or will they learn…
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Google Gemini for Pickleball: Using AI to Find Your Ideal Paddle
Google Gemini and other advanced AI models are transforming the way we interact with the digital world. From chatbots to recommendation engines, AI is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives. While Large Language Models (LLM) based chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT aren’t traditional search tools, they can significantly enhance our shopping experience, especially for…
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A Close Call on the Tennis Court
It was a tennis match that became a matter of life and death. Had I known what I know now, I might not have been nonchalant during the ordeal. As for this post, I had my doubts. Sharing information about personal health events can have negative consequences — future employers, insurance companies, and the like…
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Free Pickleball Images to Elevate Your Blog
Anyone who’s tried to find good quality, free pickleball images for their blog posts, social media, or other digital projects knows it is slim pickings! As a racquet sports blogger, I can attest to that. While I mostly use photos captured by me, sometimes I need to turn to external sources for those perfect pickleball…
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San Francisco Redux: Tech, Trails, and Tapas
San Francisco, a city I frequent, never ceases to amaze me with its unique blend of tech innovation, natural beauty, and culinary creativity. While challenges like homelessness persist, the city’s true essence remains vibrant and ever-evolving. In my San Francisco redux, I decided to ditch the usual tourist spots and try something different. I wanted…
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CoachLife: Learn from the Coaches of Tennis Champions
Imagine having 24/7 access to the coaches who’ve trained tennis champions, for less than the cost of two or three private lessons at your club. CoachLife, the brainchild of former ATP pro and Ireland’s number-one player Peter Clarke, makes this possible. Coachlife’s online tennis training platform brings together 22 of the world’s top tennis minds,…
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Are Hot Paddles Pickleball’s Dirty Little Secret?
This May, USAP (USA Pickleball Association) de-certified Joola’s high-profile Gen 3 paddles from its approved list. As the manufacturer countered with statements of “administrative error,” pickleball’s hot paddle controversies continued to simmer beneath the surface. Pickleball’s rapid rise from a casual backyard game to a professional sport has been nothing short of spectacular. As the…