The Manly Club Championships featured two competitive singles semifinals on Court 1 last week, with excellent tennis conditions marred slightly by the challenging sun in the later match, particularly for […]
Let’s face it. We just don’t enjoy playing against certain opponents—they can frustrate us, get under our skin, or just make us feel uncomfortable on the court. Some players, unfortunately, […]
It’s disappointing that some coaches are encouraging players to unsettle their opponents in ways that stray from the spirit of fair play. It raises questions about the kind of values […]
Extreme heat poses a growing threat to tennis players, pushing the limits of human endurance and necessitating critical adjustments to match schedules, player preparation, and tournament policies to ensure safety […]
Last week, I underwent laser surgery to repair a small tear in my left eye. Unfortunately, the situation escalated when liquid penetrated under the retina after surgery, causing more floaters […]
The United Cup is a mixed-gender tennis competition that brings together teams from 18 countries. The event, launched in 2022, is played on hard courts across multiple Australian cities—most notably […]
Handling disruptive tactics requires mental strength, focus, and preparation. Here’s a general approach to deal with opponents trying to throw you off your game and beat you without using a […]
The principle of gripping tightly with the pinkies while keeping the rest of the fingers looser, as practiced in Japanese swordsmanship, can be transferred to tennis serves in a way […]
In competitive tennis matches, mental endurance is just as crucial as physical stamina. The 20-20-20 rule, originally designed to reduce eye strain during extended screen time, can provide valuable insights […]
Smooth Pursuit Tracking is a type of eye movement used to smoothly follow a moving object, like watching a ball as it flies through the air. Unlike quick, jerky eye […]
The Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) has gained widespread use as a ranking system for players at all levels, including juniors. While it offers a global platform for tracking performance, it […]
As returners, we don’t win many points against first serves—especially at the professional level. At the 2024 US Open, men won just 28% of first serve return points, and women […]
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