Category: Tennis
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2027 ATP Tournaments Schedule: The Full Calendar of Tournaments and Key Dates
At a Glance: The 2027 ATP Tour season kicks off on January 1, 2027, with the multi-city United Cup in Perth and Sydney, leading into the year’s first Grand Slam: the Australian Open (Jan 17 – Jan 31). The season features 60+ tour-level tournaments across hard, clay, and grass courts, culminating at the Nitto ATP…
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2026 ATP Tournaments Schedule: The Full Calendar of Tournaments and Key Dates
The 2026 ATP Tour Schedule brings a fresh wave of exciting tournaments! It’s time to update our definitive list of major men’s events. Keeping track of all your favorite tennis tournaments 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…
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A Tennis Player’s Perspective of Padel
When my daughter suggested I try padel at the Bay Padel Club near her home in San Francisco, my curiosity was piqued. Why not one more racquet sport? From table tennis and badminton in my younger days to pickleball more recently, I’ve always been a racquet sports enthusiast. Tennis and squash remain my favorites. After…
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Tennis Clothing Sponsors: ATP Pro Player Apparel Guide
Last Updated: October 7, 2026 | Authoritative Men’s Tennis Sponsorship Guide Overview: Professional men’s tennis sponsorships feature established performance heavyweights (Nike, Adidas, Lacoste, Asics), racquet brands providing full kits (Yonex, Wilson, Babolat), and a wave of technical athleisure and fashion entrants (On, Hugo Boss, Lululemon, Vuori). At a Glance: Who Wears What on the ATP…
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2026 Men’s Tennis Top 25 Under 25: The Future (Updated)
✏️ Update: This post was last updated on April 14, 2026, and is now archived. It will no longer receive active updates. The ATP Tour is a relentless proving ground where breakout stars can fade as quickly as they rise. While the ‘Big Three’ era is firmly behind us, a fierce new generation has seized…
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Squash vs. Tennis: Which Is Harder at Club Level?
Updated: October 24, 2026 Scope: This comparison is aimed at club-level players and focuses on singles tennis and singles squash using their usual match equipment. Beginner and training balls for either sport are outside its scope. This is a player’s assessment of competitive club play, rather than a comparison of professional tours or an introduction…
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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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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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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,…