Category: Surfaces
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Blast from the past: “The Battle of Surfaces”
There have been many novelty tennis matches over the years, but one of the most intriguing took place in Majorca in 2007 and pitted the two best male players in the world, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, against each other. The rivalry between the two was hitting fever pitch and a fierce debate raged as…
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How to play on hard courts
In the UK, most people now learn how to play on hard courts, instead of the more traditional grass or exotic clay. However, as much as you think you’ve got the unforgiving surface mastered, there are always ways you can improve your hard court game. We’ve put together a five-point list of tips and tricks…
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How to play on grass
It may be the quintessentially British surface, conjuring up images of boater and sideburn-wearing Edwardians in long trousers, but playing on grass is now a rare treat for many amateur players in the UK. Grass courts are few and far between, expensive and often have a waiting list longer than the strawberries and cream queue…
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How to play on clay
Amateur tennis players in the UK have traditionally had a limited choice of local surfaces – namely hard or, if you’re very lucky, grass courts. However, due to increased interest in the sunnier climes of Roland Garros and the Madrid Open, more people are looking to test their skills on clay. The dusty courts are…
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