Staying Focused Against an Opponent You Dislike Playing
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, […]
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Mastering the Mind Games: Staying Focused Under Pressure
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 […]
Tennis in the Age of Extreme Heat: Tennis4Life
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 […]
The Silent Threat of Retinal Detachment: Tennis4Life
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 […]
United Cup 2024 Launch
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 […]
Success Starts in the Mind: Don’t Get Beaten Without a Racket
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 […]
Mastering the Pinky Grip: Elevating Your Tennis Serve
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 […]
Staying Focused During Matches
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: Key to Improving Visual Performance
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 […]
Why UTR Ratings Hinder Junior Tennis Development
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 […]
Want to Win More Second-Serve Return Points? Here’s How!
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 […]
Alcaraz Beats Sinner in Beijing Final. Tennis’ Evolving Net Play Strategy
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a thrilling three-set match (6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3)) to win the China Open final in Beijing. This match was a showcase of the evolving game […]
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