Sports
Tennis
Opening Statements
When you’re serving, adopt the attitude of a baseball pitcher. An effective pitcher has usually mastered one or two pitches, and is able to constantly change the location and speed of each pitch. Most importantly, the pitcher can do so with the same throwing motion so that the batter can’t tell which direction the ball is headed. It’s easy to draw a connection to how this can be valuable in tennis—especially in doubles.
1 min |
March/April 2019
Tennis
The original tennis academy star pulls no punches about the ATP's middle class
He upsets me in some ways.
3 min |
March/April 2019
Tennis
No Sweat
For too long, the sport has allowed the relationship between players and ballpersons to go unregulated. At this point, it’s an unwritten rule that the ballpersons must do whatever the pros tell them. The most obvious—and gross—example is towel-fetching.
2 min |
March/April 2019
Tennis
Coaching In The Bigs
Understanding, rather than demanding, is essential to a successful partnership
2 min |
March/April 2019
Tennis
Oracle's Grants Are Difference-Makers For Aspiring Players
Larry Ellison gets the photo-ops at Indian Wells, but away from the camera, Oracle’s commitment to U.S. tennis has begun to bear fruit
6 min |
March/April 2019
Tennis
Why You May Want To Consider Switching Your Racquets!
The same can be said about Novak Djokovic, who recently began his 10th consecutive year playing with a Head frame in triumphant style, winning his seventh Australian Open and 15th Grand Slam title. Before this decade of dominance, Djokovic swung a Wilson, which he used to win his first major title at the 2008 Australian Open.
4 min |
March/April 2019
Tennis
Tracy Austin On Tennis' New Stars
The American reached the US Open quarterfinals at 14, and won the title two years later. At 17, she became No. 1.
3 min |
July/August 2019
Tennis
A 39-Year-Old Venus Williams Still Commands Respect
At 39, Venus Williams still commands the same type of respect, on and off the court, that she has throughout her exemplary career
7 min |
September - October 2019
Tennis
Gut Check
It’s time for recreational players to rediscover the benefits of soft, multifilament strings.
3 min |
Mar/Apr 2017
Tennis
Nirvana With Nets
There’s a new destination in Florida:the USTA National Campus, an all-inclusive home for every level of American tennis.
7 min |
Mar/Apr 2017
Tennis
A Fitness Makeover
Saddlebrook Resort armed the author with the information and motivation he needed to make meaningful and permanent life changes.
6 min |
Mar/Apr 2017
Tennis
Miss America
American tennis fans have learned to expect the out-of-the-ordinary from CoCo Vandeweghe. But how about the extraordinary?
9 min |
Jul/Aug 2017
Tennis
A Perfect Match
ACEing Autism’s inspiring growth is a reflection of its active participants and committed leaders.
2 min |
Nov/Dec 2017
Tennis
An Inspirational Journey
Despite being born with a physical disability, Roger Crawford found a way to excel at the sport he loves.
3 min |
Nov/Dec 2017
Tennis
Andy Murray
Seven years after reaching No. 2 in the world, how will Murray react to finally becoming No. 1? Over time, being the hunted rather than the hunter can wear a player down—just ask Novak Djokovic.
1 min |
January - February 2017
Tennis
Angelique Kerber
What a difference a year makes.
1 min |
January - February 2017
Tennis
Resolving Your Rules Questions And Quarrels
Your Rules Questions And Quarrels
3 min |
Sept Oct 2018
Tennis
Sloane Stephens Gears Up To Defend Her Title
In the twelve months since her unexpected breakthrough at Flushing Meadows, Sloane Stephens has revealed plenty about herself, with plenty of drama along the way
4 min |
Sept Oct 2018
Tennis
Juan Martin del Potro Is Back and Ready To Conquer New York
Healthy as ever and playing some of the best tennis of his career, Juan Martin del Potro arrives at his favorite Grand Slam tournament in title-winning form
7 min |
Sept Oct 2018
Tennis
Coast To Coast
Fan favorite Naomi Osaka’s Indian Wells triumph could foreshadow something grander in New York City
2 min |
Sept Oct 2018
Tennis
The Most Influential Players, Innovators and Leaders Over 50 Years of The US Open
In the five decades since the first US Open, these are the players, innovators and newsmakers whose contributions have helped make it one of our nation’s essential sporting events
10+ min |
Sept Oct 2018
Tennis
Tennis' Helpful Handicap
From pros to joes, UTR is a new system to assess play
2 min |
Mar/Apr 2018
Tennis
Masters Make Majors
Why March means a lot to Federer’s Wimbledon hopes
2 min |
Mar/Apr 2018
Tennis
Court of Appeals
Resolving your rules questions and quarrels
3 min |
Mar/Apr 2018
Tennis
Drop of Wisdom
Align your body and mind to succeed on the court, no matter your age
2 min |
Mar/Apr 2018
Tennis
Where the Stars Shine Brightest
Desert Smash, a celebration of celebrity, charity and tennis, is ready for its close up​​​​​
5 min |
Mar/Apr 2018
Tennis
Catching Up With Tennis Channel's Global Correspondent During A Rare Layover
A former Indian Davis Cup player, Amritraj will visit 13 cities in 100 days for Tennis Channel’s coverage in 2019.
2 min |
May/June 2019
Tennis
This French Open Could Reshape Tennis History
With Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on a collision course, and Roger Federer returning to red clay, this year’s French Open could reshape men’s tennis history
9 min |
May/June 2019
Tennis
Serving Notice
It always comes down to the serve. This is something that 19-year-old American Reilly Opelka has already learned. Whenever Opelka is interviewed, or chatting with a fan or reporter, it isn’t long before he gets the question: “What’s the fastest serve you ever hit?” Or, “What’s the most amount of aces you’ve hit in a match?” Or maybe it’s, “Can you serve harder than John Isner?”
2 min |
Jul/Aug 2017
Tennis
Sport's Centre
Wimbledon, the greatest tennis tournament in the world, also stands on a diff erent plateau than any other sporting event in the world. Does that seem too bold? It’s not, even if the caretakers of the All England Club would never come out and say it themselves.
2 min |