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The three best videos showing how to play an overhead smash
The smash is undoubtedly one of the most satisfying, and impressive, shots you can play. In an ideal world, it will quickly end the point when your opponent attempts a lob – leaving you to milk the applause. However, it’s also tricky to get right and can leave you out of position. We’ve tracked down…
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Tip of the day: The serve toss
Serves can be made or broken by the height and speed of the toss. Here, in our first Tip of the Day, are a few simple steps to make sure you’re not left red-faced on the court. Keep your throwing arm as relaxed as possible. Imagine you’re tossing an egg – keep the ball on…
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Highlights: Andy Murray beats Kei Nishikori in gruelling contest at the ATP World Tour Finals
Andy Murray edged past fifth-seed Kei Nishikori 6-7 (9-11) 6-4 6-4 yesterday in what was the longest ATP World Tour Finals match since the tournament moved to London in 2009. The World No.1, cheered on by a 17,000-strong home crowd, had a tough time of it, saving nine break points against the Japanese No.1. The Scot’s far-from-straightforward tournament…
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The four best videos showing how to play a forehand
The forehand is a tennis player’s bread and butter. It’s the shot you will use to both attack and defend, meaning it’s crucial that you have your technique nailed down. Needless to say, there’s a whole raft of, often contradictory, advice and tutorials on YouTube. We’ve tracked down four of the best videos so you…
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Highlights: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares advance in the ATP World Tour Finals
Jamie Murray and his Brazilian doubles partner Bruno Soares are one step closer to being crowned World No.1 after beating veterans Bob and Mike Bryan 6-3 6-4 in the ATP World Tour Finals last night. “We both really enjoy being out here, playing in front of a lot of people, on a great court in the biggest tournament…
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The top ten No.1 players
As Andy Murray takes his first few tentative steps as World No.1, we count down the ten men who have spent the longest at the top of the pile (in non-consecutive weeks).
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The three best videos showing how to serve
The serve sets the tone of the point, making it one of the most important techniques to master. Be it a flat first serve or a topspin-heavy second, it will dictate whether you start on the front or back foot. YouTube is littered with videos about the “perfect” serve. Some of them are worthwhile, but…
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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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Quiz: The ATP World Tour Finals
The season-ending ATP World Tour Finals kick off this Sunday (13th November) so what better way to test your knowledge of the indoor event than with a Tennis Talent quiz?
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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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