Tennis is a game that has a lot of quirks, including some odd terminology that is downright confusing. It may even feel like one of the hardest parts of tennis to learn. But aside from the pushers and bagels and smashes, there is one word that tends to generate a lot of questions. The word is … [Read more...]

The counter puncher. Moonballer. Lobber. Pusher. Dreaded words to be found or heard at the tennis court. What does it mean to be a pusher in tennis? It means to be problematic, that’s what. A pusher can be a difficult challenge to overcome, making them a bothersome opponent to have whether you are a … [Read more...]

Being that Greece is where the Olympics began, it is no small wonder that the country produces some incredible athletes. Although Greek tennis players are not usually on the radar, there are some who have risen to great heights. Others continue to make a name for themselves, gaining massive … [Read more...]

Although Asia makes up a large portion of the global population, it is not as much of a hot spot when talking about tennis. Sure, there are some current favorites hailing from Asia, such as Naomi Osaka. But is there anyone else you can name off the top of your head? Let’s take a look at the top 10 … [Read more...]

Tennis is a game played throughout the world and on a number of courts. The different types of tennis courts each have unique characteristics. Some courts are hard, causing the balls to bounce higher. Others are squishier, in a sense, and slow down the game. Thus, understanding tennis court surfaces … [Read more...]

Tennis balls. Some bounce high, some low. Others fly in an arc or whiz along the ground. You may think this is the result of a slow or fast court or the player’s skill, but it can also be influenced by the weight of a tennis ball. How much does a tennis ball weigh? It depends! And while discussing … [Read more...]

When talking about some of the greatest tennis players of all time, the Williams sisters are bound to be mentioned. Serena and Venus Williams have been top contenders throughout the nineties and well into the present. Yet, there is one sister who has a much more brilliant record than the other. So … [Read more...]

Ask most people when tennis season is, and many of them will tell you it's a spring sport. But if you follow professional tennis, you already know that there are major tournaments before, during, and after the spring season. So when is tennis season? And how long is it? When is Tennis Season? How … [Read more...]

Thanks to the scoring system used in tennis, it's possible for two evenly-matched players to get stuck on the court for hours on end. And while most matches played are a few hours, every so often, there's an ultra-long match that makes history. In this article, we'll take a look at the longest … [Read more...]

Especially if you're new to tennis, you may be learning new terms. "Rally" is one that you'll probably hear frequently. So what is a rally in tennis? And how does a tennis rally shape the game? Let's find out. What's a Rally? A tennis rally is simply a sequence of shots hit between players … [Read more...]