It’s that time of the year again: when the professionals hit the powdery red stuff to slip and slide to glory… or embarrassment. That’s right – it’s clay court season.

However, if you’re not exactly au fait with the ins and outs of the clay tournaments, like many people in the grass-obsessed UK, fear not: the ATP World Tour has put together a handy preview of the men’s season, covering all of the major competitions and offering a couple of tips from the stars.

If you fancy replicating the antics of your heroes on clay, follow our handy guide to playing on the surface.