Sports
Tennis
How to Cover a Lob
Handle this high-pressure shot from any situation.
1 min |
May/Jun 2017
Tennis
One Shining Backhand
“I admire Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, the two Swiss,” said 18-year-old pro Stefanos Tsitsipas when he was asked to name his tennis idols. Does it seem odd that a teenager born in Greece would be a diehard Swissophile? Not when you watch Tsitsipas play. Following in his idols’ footsteps, the former No. 1 junior uses a one-handed backhand.
2 min |
May/Jun 2017
Tennis
4 Tips To Help You Hit A Strong Running Forehand
To hit a great shot on the move, your brain must be as quick as your feet
1 min |
March/April 2019
Tennis
Can Naomi Osaka Own The Sport, And The Court, Like Serena?
Naomi Osaka has beaten her idol, Serena Williams, on tennis’ biggest stage—and backed it up with another Slam. Can she make the court, and the sport, hers in a way that Williams has?
9 min |
March/April 2019
Tennis
Lone Star Spring
Texas’ size is exceeded only by its wide-ranging attractions
4 min |
May/June 2019
Tennis
World on a String
Twenty years ago in Paris, Gustavo Kuerten used a new string that set the tennis world spinning.It hasn’t slowed down since.
7 min |
Mar/Apr 2017
Tennis
The Arthur And Arthur Show
The personal journeys of Arthur Ashe and Arthur “Bud” Collins converged at the 1968 US Open, and the sport was never the same
7 min |
Sept Oct 2018
Tennis
Ask The Expert
A former Indian Wells finalist and Miami champion, this recently retired Polish pro will be missed by many
1 min |
March/April 2019
Tennis
What You See Is What You Get From The Relentless Alex De Minaur
What you see is what you get from the relentless Alex de Minaur, and early returns indicate that we’ll be seeing a lot of him
4 min |
July/August 2019
Tennis
Roger Federer's Swiss Army
Roger Federer's traditionalist appeal has garnered him a following that's more dedicated than any in the sport.
9 min |
July/August 2015
Tennis
Fight Your Way Back To Fit By Training Like Djokovic
A harsh reality check at the doctor's office led one writer to a revelation. The only way to get healthy was to become the No. 1 tennis player in the world.
10 min |
July/August 2015
Tennis
Center Stage
I’m often asked if I get tired of writing about tennis, with the same handful of names always dominating the headlines. After some of the astounding storylines that have unfolded this year—many produced by those familiar names—I’m getting that question less and less. Even more pertinent is this: tennis is at its highest point of popularity in decades.
2 min |
Sept/Oct 2017
Tennis
Open For Discussion
An inside look at Team Federer in Queens, Manhattan and beyond with Roger’s former coach, Paul Annacone
7 min |