Category: Tennis
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Djokovic’s Calendar Grand Slam Miss – The One That Got Away
Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam miss goes beyond a personal shortfall. It is a lost opportunity for the tennis community to rewrite history books…
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Looking for Free Tennis Images? Here Are Ten Sources
The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” holds true for most websites and blogs. As a long-time blogger, I can attest to that. While many of the images on my sites are my own, occasionally, I tap into external sources to find good-quality free tennis images that fit my blog posts. High-quality images…
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Nerve Damage Blues – A Career-Ending Tennis Injury Changed My Life
My name is Brant Buckley and I am a USPTA certified Tennis Pro and a Blues musician. Nerve Damage Blues is my story about how a career-ending tennis injury changed my life. I am grateful to be walking again and I am thankful that Blues music helped me pull through. Though I try to make…
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Five Things You Cannot Control on the Tennis Court
Tennis is a game that is as mental as it is physical. While there are aspects of the game within your control, there are a number of things you cannot control on the tennis court. You may need to take a philosophical approach towards rationalizing your situation on the tennis court and addressing the plight…
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Men’s Tennis Top 25 Under 25 – Who Will Win a Grand Slam Next?
Last updated on September 08, 2024 Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz to win the 2024 US Open title! With the 2024 Grand Slam season wrapped up, that leaves Carlos Alcaraz, with four titles, and Sinner, with two, the only two Grand Slam title-holders among the current Men’s Tennis Top 25 Under 25. For the other…
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Professional Tennis Choosing Technology Over People
The good thing about tennis is that it is not a contact sport. In relative terms, the impact of COVID-19 on tennis has been low when compared to sports such as squash. Nevertheless, professional tennis has started choosing technology over people. Many such changes are here to stay. So, here’s a quick look at how…
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Five Simple Tips To Pick the Right Tennis Balls
At the time of writing, there were 58 tennis ball brands and 292 models of ITF-approved tennis balls. While many of the brands may be familiar to you, the sheer number of tennis ball models on the list can throw you off. Here are a few things to consider while picking tennis balls that suit…
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Six Frustrating Ways You Can Lose a Tennis Match
Adverse conditions and formidable opponents are all part of playing tennis. From external factors to performance swings, there are many frustrating ways you can lose a tennis match. The 2020 French Open tennis tournament had its share of controversies. Players complained about the balls, the court, the weather, and the line-calls, among other things. The…
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My New Tennis Hero, Diego Schwartzman.
I have a new tennis hero, Diego Schwartzman. Technically, the term underdog would be a misnomer for a top-ten player on the ATP Tour. At the time of writing, Schwartzman’s ATP ranking stood at fourteen. His quarter-final victory over Dominic Thiem at Roland Garros has guaranteed him a spot among the game’s top ten players.…
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The Best Sources for Tennis Stats and Match Insights
Updated on February 24, 2024 If you have ever looked for sources for tennis stats, you would know that they are limited and disparate. You would have to browse multiple sites to get a consolidated view of stats from the men’s and women’s tours. Most tennis enthusiasts look for high-level tennis statistics such as rankings…