Tag: tennis
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How tennis rackets have evolved
Nowadays, rackets are often seen as disposable tools: they’re replaced multiple times during matches and are flung round, snapped and smashed by frustrated players. But it wasn’t always this way. If, for example, you tried to smash a sixteenth-century racket, it would crack the floor – and possibly trigger an earthquake. Early days Before lawn tennis was even…
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What are the best films about tennis?
As two big-budget tennis blockbusters hit the cinema (Battle of the Sexes and Borg vs McEnroe), we’ve put together a list of the four best tennis films to grace the silver screen so far – in no particular order. “But why only four? Surely there are more than enough decent tennis movies to fill a top ten?” I hear…
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Why do tennis players take drugs?
Last month, the world of athletics was rocked by a truly extraordinary sound: as the name “Justin Gatlin” was announced on the loud speaker following the 100-metre final at the World Championships in London, a large proportion of the crowd voiced their discontent. The deafening boos were a sign of frustration from fans who felt that their favourite,…
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Where to watch live tennis in the UK this summer
There are few feelings better than relaxing in the sunshine, a punnet of strawberries or glass of Pimms in hand, to watch two professional players battle it out on the tennis court. And you’re spoilt for choice: during the British grass court season (June and July), there are a number of WTA, ATP World Tour, ATP…
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Is it safe to play tennis while pregnant?
With the tennis world still reeling from the incredible news that Serena Williams won this year’s Australian Open while roughly eight weeks pregnant, we spoke to the UK’s Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and perused the National Institute For Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines to see if it’s safe to follow in the legend’s footsteps.…
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The best apps for tennis fans
There are mobile apps for just about everything nowadays, from keeping in touch with your friends via Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp to looking for love and finding the best Indian restaurant in Slough (currently Panjab Restaurant, if you’re wondering). Naturally, that means there’s also a host of useful tools, organisers and games catering to tennis…
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Highlights: Heather Watson sets up all-British tie against Johanna Konta at Indian Wells
Heather Watson and World No.11 Johanna Konta will clash for the first time on the WTA Tour tomorrow in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open (or Indian Wells to you and me) in California. The all-British encounter comes after Watson beat American Nicole Gibbs 4-6 6-2 6-2. It should be a fascinating match between two…
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Everything you need to know about… Indian Wells
Located in the stunning Coachella Valley in California (also home to the cooler-than-thou music festival), Indian Wells is one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world – a Grand Slam in all but name. In fact, locals even call it the “Grand Slam of the West” and it’s usually one of the most attended…
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Andy Murray wins his first title of 2017 in Dubai
After the wobbliest of starts, Andy Murray came back to clinch his first title of 2017 by beating Spain’s Fernando Verdasco 6-3 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Open. After going up 3-1 in the first set (thank, in part, to a misfiring Murray serve), Verdasco seemed to lose his confidence, making it a comfortable…
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Gallery: Tennis in British art
The huge tennis craze that spread over Britain during the second half of the nineteenth century, and the first half of the twentieth, also extended to art, with even big names such as Eric Ravilious getting in on the act. Below are a few of Tennis Talent’s favourites.
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