In competitive tennis, there is always some means of ranking the players. This serves two main purposes: giving the players something with which to measure their achievements, and determining who...

A young player with ambitions of playing tennis at a high level will incur a lot of costs. They will need a supply of rackets, clothing, shoes, and string. Entering and traveling to tournaments can...

When a tennis racket is right for you, it feels like an extension of your arm. You can feel the way the ball hits it, and judge how quickly it will bounce off. The frame will be maneuverable but will...

Every tennis player who competes, at any level, will experience feelings of nervousness at some point. This can happen at the start of a match which they consider important, or when the match is at a...

Pressure is a factor in any competitive sport. The legendary Billie Jean King has suggested that: 'Pressure is a privilege- it only comes to those who earn it.' In other words, if you work hard at...

Tennis is a very enjoyable sport, offering a test of your skill and athleticism in a generally pleasant environment. Despite this, we all tend to put ourselves under pressure to play well, or to win,...