If you’re a fan of ATP or WTA tennis, you know that rain will usually delay or end a professional tennis match. This is usually decided by the tournament referee when he or she deems it too slippery or unsafe … Read More
I’ve been playing tennis regularly for 25 years. I coach tennis, I live tennis and I breathe tennis. It goes without saying that I’ve made many tennis mistakes in that time. When I first started, I made mistake after mistake. … Read More
If you’re like me, you probably don’t remember the very first time you started playing tennis. You’ve always played tennis and all those early matches and practice sessions blended together. Or, maybe you started playing tennis a few years ago … Read More
Roger Federer was once interviewed by Charlie Rose after winning the 2004 U.S. Open. In the video, he was asked why his game looked so graceful. Without hesitation, Roger cited his footwork as the single most important factor in his … Read More
Let me count the ways for this question. Roger Federer is without question the greatest role model and icon tennis has ever had. In fact, I’d go so far to say he’s the best role model in all of sports … Read More
The tennis backhand can be a difficult shot for beginners in tennis. Most players today are taught the two-handed backhand, which is the shot most professional players hit with on tour. As a tennis instructor, I only teach the two-handed … Read More
Tennis is one of the toughest sports of all the popular sports to play well. If you’re new to the game, just realize it can take months, or even years, to get to a level where you can hit and … Read More
I’ve been playing tennis for 25 years and I can tell you it does cost money to play. But it may surprise you how little it can cost in the right locations. The cost to play tennis varies depending on … Read More
In the U.S., while basketball, football, and baseball take center stage, tennis is also huge with a reported 17.9 million players. Even more people than this are tennis fans and watch tennis matches regularly. Additionally, over 14 million Americans report … Read More
After years of playing all types of sports, I can genuinely tell you tennis is one of the greatest sports ever invented. I think that’s evident by its worldwide success. If you’re not a tennis fan, you may not realize … Read More
