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Your Racket Is Back. But Are You Actually Ready?
Read more: Your Racket Is Back. But Are You Actually Ready?Tennis instruction is filled with familiar commands. Get your racket back. Make a unit turn. Meet the ball out front. Swing low to high. Brush up the back of the ball. Most of those instructions are technically sound. The problem is that coaches often tell players what to do without helping them understand what must…
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What the Wimbledon Final Taught Us About Resilience
Read more: What the Wimbledon Final Taught Us About ResilienceSome matches stay with you long after the trophy has been presented. The 2026 Wimbledon women’s final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova was one of those matches. It had outstanding shot-making, momentum swings, pressure, and emotion, but what continues to stand out most is not who won. It’s how both players responded when the…
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Want to Win More Tennis Matches? Stop Practicing Strokes
Read more: Want to Win More Tennis Matches? Stop Practicing StrokesWinning Is a Skill You Have to Practice Everyone wants to win more close matches. The problem is most players never actually practice winning. Let’s talk tennis. Think about the typical practice session. Forehands. Backhands. Volleys. Serves. Overheads. Maybe a few points at the end. There’s nothing wrong with any of that, but ask yourself…
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Novak Djokovic’s Greatest Strength Isn’t His Backhand
Read more: Novak Djokovic’s Greatest Strength Isn’t His BackhandContinuous Improvement Is the Real Lesson Novak Djokovic’s five-set victory over Félix Auger-Aliassime will be remembered as one of the great Wimbledon matches. At 39 years old, he battled for more than five hours against one of the biggest hitters in the game and somehow found another level when it mattered most. Let’s talk tennis.…
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When Should You Change Your Game Plan? Lessons from Sabalenka vs Osaka
Read more: When Should You Change Your Game Plan? Lessons from Sabalenka vs OsakaThe Hardest Tactical Decision in Tennis Naomi Osaka’s victory over Aryna Sabalenka was one of the most entertaining matches of the grass-court season. Two of the biggest hitters in the game stood toe-to-toe, trading blows before Osaka finally came through. Let’s talk tennis. Rather than recap the match, let’s focus on something every tennis player…
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Can an American Win Wimbledon Again?
Read more: Can an American Win Wimbledon Again?Can an American Win Wimbledon Again? American tennis heads into Wimbledon with something it has not had in quite a while: genuine momentum. Ben Shelton captured the Stuttgart title. Frances Tiafoe followed by winning Halle. Taylor Fritz was once again in the mix during the grass-court swing, while Tommy Paul reached another ATP final. On…
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Want to Play Better Tennis Now? Just in Time Is Already Late
Read more: Want to Play Better Tennis Now? Just in Time Is Already LateWhy Most Recreational Players Are Timing Tennis All Wrong Everyone wants to improve their tennis game. Better consistency. Better timing. Better contact. Better results. Most players assume those improvements require thousands of practice balls and endless hours on court. What if you could improve immediately with a simple mindset change? Let’s talk tennis. Watch professional…
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This French Open Should Never Happen Again
Read more: This French Open Should Never Happen AgainThe French Open is over. Champions were crowned. Breakthrough stories emerged. Unexpected names made deep runs. By almost any measure, it was memorable. And yet, I cannot shake one thought. This French Open should never happen again. Let’s talk tennis. Before anyone misunderstands, this is not criticism of the players who advanced through the draw.…
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What’s Going On at the French Open 2026?
Read more: What’s Going On at the French Open 2026?If you’re a tennis fan, you’ve already seen the headlines. Top players are falling left and right. Seeds are disappearing. Both the men’s and women’s draws have been turned upside down in a way we rarely see at a major championship. But rather than focus on what is happening, let’s talk about why it’s happening.…
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Men’s French Open: Zverev’s Time
Read more: Men’s French Open: Zverev’s TimeThe men’s draw at Roland Garros has taken a dramatic turn. Carlos Alcaraz was out before the tournament began. Jannik Sinner, the overwhelming favorite, suffered a stunning early exit. Novak Djokovic is now out as well. Suddenly, a tournament that looked destined for one champion has become something entirely different. And that brings us to…
Latest News
- Your Racket Is Back. But Are You Actually Ready?
- What the Wimbledon Final Taught Us About Resilience
- Want to Win More Tennis Matches? Stop Practicing Strokes
- Novak Djokovic’s Greatest Strength Isn’t His Backhand
- When Should You Change Your Game Plan? Lessons from Sabalenka vs Osaka
- Can an American Win Wimbledon Again?
- Want to Play Better Tennis Now? Just in Time Is Already Late
- This French Open Should Never Happen Again
- What’s Going On at the French Open 2026?
- Men’s French Open: Zverev’s Time