Category: Tennis
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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…
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Individual Sports – There are Life Lessons to be Learned
The final match of the 2019 Wimbledon would go down in tennis history as the one that got away from Roger Federer. With two match points in hand and the championship title and a few records on the line, Federer, the eight-time Wimbledon champion faltered. As the audience watched in disbelief, Novak Djokovic went on…
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Grip Envy – Making the Best of a Continental Tennis Grip
If you are a tennis player who still uses the continental grip for groundstrokes, you likely have developed grip envy. I know I have. I am envious of players who generate heavy top-spin with ease using a semi-western or a western grip. Tennis grips have evolved. But, not all club players have. Whether you have…
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Naomi Osaka: The Art of Getting Rich From Sponsorships
If you are not a tennis fan, the name Naomi Osaka may not immediately ring a bell. She is a professional tennis player who is currently the highest-paid female athlete on the planet. This week, Forbes released its list of the World’s Highest-Paid Athletes of 2020. The measurement period runs from June 2019 through May…
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Post-COVID Tennis – Social Distancing On the Court
Post-coronavirus tennis is going to be awkward for a while. Fortunately, the USTA has a few guidelines to help you deal with it.
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Can Playing Tennis Really Help You Live Longer?
I am beginning to believe it: Playing tennis may improve longevity. If you play tennis purely for fun as most people do, the longevity angle may be a bonus for you. Five years ago, I wrote a post titled “The Longevity of Tennis Players vs. Squash Players.” At that time, I asked the folks at…