Rafael Nadal is one of the best tennis players of all time, with a joint-record 20 grand slams. Astonishingly, 13 of these titles have come at Roland Garros, the only grand slam tournament to be held on clay.  His dominance on the surface - which has stretched from his first French Open … [Read more...]

Tennis balls are one of the central components of tennis equipment, alongside a racket. To put it simply, without them, no game of tennis or training is possible.  Despite their importance, the technical precision of tennis balls is often overlooked amidst some of the more visually striking … [Read more...]

If you are learning how to play tennis, or you are a beginner, then there are a lot of rules and regulations that you have to familiarize yourself with. One of the rules that are not always easy to follow or understand is the ‘let’.  During a tennis match, a referee may ask a player to ‘let … [Read more...]

Investing in the right tennis equipment is essential if you want to be at the top of your game. We all understand the importance a pair of shoes can have on your performance, and when a bad match ends with aching feet, we may be tempted to blame our sneakers. But the answer could actually lie … [Read more...]

Whether you’re just getting started in the world of tennis or you’re a seasoned player with years of experience under your belt - making sure that you have the best tennis shoes suited to your preferences and skill level is one of the most important things to get right. From tennis shoes … [Read more...]

Having a fast tennis serve doesn’t necessarily make you the better player, but it can be an extremely useful weapon when you hit the court. For a lot of players, it’s more than just a party trick, as consistently hitting power serves can put your opponent under more and more pressure.  Let's … [Read more...]

In tennis, a volley is a shot where the player returns the ball before it bounces. They are usually performed closer to the net, as their primary function is to disorientate your opponent by interrupting the timing of the rally. A player will usually hit the ball quite aggressively, opting to … [Read more...]

If you enjoy playing tennis, you are likely aware of the impact that your equipment can have on your performance. Though your tennis racket may be well made it is not indestructible, so you should expect the strings to suffer a breakage from time to time.  Regularly restringing your … [Read more...]

Court specific tennis shoes are one of the most important pieces of equipment a tennis player can have. You’ll need to have one specific shoe for both clay, grass, and hard surfaces, in order to perform as best as you can, and so you’re comfortable wherever you are playing. Today, I’ll be … [Read more...]