Category: Tennis
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Squash and Fitness – Steps Covered and Calories Burned
Last updated on September 10, 2023 Ever wonder how many steps you take in a squash game? Or, how many calories you burn? Squash and fitness go hand in hand, yet there is no straightforward way of measuring the positive effects of the sport. While squash pundits believe that you should stay fit to play the…
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Is there longevity in tennis when compared to squash?
While I was contemplating writing this post about the longevity of tennis players vs. squash players, I asked the folks at my club to name three professional tennis players. “Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic,” the answer came without hesitation. I followed up with another question: Can you name three professional squash players? “Ramy, Nick…
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Should You Challenge the Referee?
In sports, rules have to be followed. But, etiquette is open to interpretation! There is also conventional wisdom on how each game should be played. Occasionally, it makes sense to pause and wonder what would happen if you went against the grain. So, here are eleven questions for squash and tennis players that you may…
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Is Tennis More About Shots, While Squash is About Strategy?
“What are the three shots that a good player must perfect?” I asked the question to some of my squash buddies. Most of them paused to think. The top three answers that I got were: length, serve, and return of serve. The answers got me thinking – Squash is about strategy! Tennis is more about…
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Are Tennis Players Better Dressed Than Squash Players?
Here’s how you can look like a million dollars on the court. Are tennis players better dressed than squash players? If you have to think about the answer, all you have to do is look at online images of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Gregory Gaultier, and Ramy Ashour. It can’t be the money. Clearly, professional…
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International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) – A Field of Big Dreams
January 2018 Update: The IPTL has been dead since 2017. The idea turned out to be bad after all. When Mahesh Bhupathi conceived the idea of launching the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), it must have felt like the movie “Field of dreams.” Nearly a year later, with top-ranked players like Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger…
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9 Tennis Training Aids to Elevate Your Game (Without the Frustration)
Updated: October 21, 2026 Quick Take: Most amateur tennis plateaus stem from two root causes: an improper swing path (slapping instead of brushing) and poor ball tracking. If you can only buy one or two tools, pair the TopspinPro for home swing-path repetition with the Sports Tutor Tennis Twist for solo court practice. To clean…
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My Wimbledon Dream That Was Not To Be
It’s the perfect storm. The Wimbledon tennis championship is in its final days. Two Canadians are in contention, and I am going to be in London! Eugenie Bouchard has clinched her spot in the finals of the Wimbledon Women’s Championship, a first-ever in the open era. Milos Raonic, another Canadian, attempts to replicate Bouchard’s success…
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Seven Social Media Terms With Squash and Tennis Analogies
When it comes to social media, new terminology gets created on a daily basis. Some are easy to understand; others, not so much. Some of the social media terms you may know, while others leave you wondering. Here are seven social media terms explained through squash and tennis analogies. Social Media Trolls Like the legendary…
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A Few Racquet Sports Basics You Should Know
More and more racquet sports enthusiasts are trying to understand the game of squash. Tennis and badminton players are interested to find out how squash compares with their preferred sport. So, is it easy enough to switch from one game to the other and back without compromising the level of play? While we may not…