Austin Rapp, Author at My Tennis HQ

College Tennis – The Ultimate Guide

College tennis in the US is one of the most thrilling tennis settings in the world. I played at UCLA for 4 years and it was one of the most rewarding experiences I could have asked for. College...

7 Drills To Improve Your Volleys

The volley is the most simple shot on the tennis court, so why do so many players have issues when they come forward? Missing an easy volley after setting up the point so perfectly will leave you...

How To Play Doubles With A Weaker Partner

No matter what your level is, odds are you’ve been placed in a situation where you are paired with a player who is weaker than you. Taking doubles seriously my entire career, I have found myself in...

What Are The Hand Signals Doubles Players Use on the Tennis Court?

Ever wonder what the doubles players on TV are signaling behind their backs? What do the signs mean? Or even what the point of doing it is rather than just telling their partner face to face? If so,...

About the Author

Hi there! My name is Austin Rapp and since I picked up a racket at age 8, I worked hard to improve my game. I was never the most talented junior, but I tried to learn the game to give myself an edge. I earned the privilege of playing at UCLA for 4 years, serving as team captain for my last 2. In my time there, I took advantage of the coaching and great talent around me to grow my knowledge of the game and became an All-American. I am currently playing professional tennis, ranked top 700 in singles and top 350 in doubles. Above all, my favorite tennis moments were hitting with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal at Indian Wells!

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