With Game of Thrones reaching its final chapter this Sunday, the fever for the HBO series is peaking. The WTA asked two of its players, Anett Kontaveit and Viktoria Kuzmova, to take a quiz on all things Thrones. They were asked to pick between characters, which was fairly straightforward until

In tennis, players have up to 90 seconds between odd-numbered games, and two minutes between sets, to recompose and hydrate during what are called changeovers. But any competitor knows that there’s a lot more to a changeover than meets the eye. Just as players can use the 20 seconds between

"Serve + 1" needs to be in every player’s vocabulary, routine and strategy. It’s simple yet effective, and more importantly, maintains the server’s position as the aggressor. But at its core, "serve + 1" is all about three Ps: prepare, predict and plan. The server prepares where they plan to

We see it all the time: Player A is down a set and a break, and comes back to win the match; Player B goes from unforced errors to finding their rhythm; Player C is coasting through a match, just to fumble it away. Why does this happen and how

Agility is a tennis player’s best friend. It combines the mental and physical thirds of the game, challenging only the most determined players to push more than they knew they could. The pros can chase every ball, play 40-shot rallies, and compete for five hours straight because they built a

"When in doubt, call it out." That’s the unfortunate philosophy many players use when it comes to line-calling. Tennis is one of the few sports in which the participants also serve as the officials. Players rule on their opponent’s shots, and vice versa. When honesty is upheld, the system works.

There are a finite number of controllable elements in a tennis match, which is why tennis players are built on routine. Every second not playing points should be maximized for the mental third of the game. Players have 20 seconds in between points to center themselves and prepare for the

HANGZHOU, China (AP)—Chan sisters Yung-jan and Chan Hao-ching took gold Saturday in women's doubles tennis at the Asian Games and are now looking ahead to next year's Olympics in Paris. Chan Yung-jan told reporters after beating Lee Ya-hsuan and Liang En-shuo, also from Chinese Taipei, in the final that even

Players need to be able to control the ball effectively to be competitive on the tennis court. They spend hours practicing this by aiming at different zones, using cones as a visual aid, and playing targeted games to improve. Often, players find themselves questioning their targets and analyzing the technical

Practicing the return of serve is a crucial foundational element in every player’s game. For every game you’re not serving, you’re returning. There are three things to learn about returns: - Position - Strategy - Technique Of the three, position is the most fluid. There are several factors that go

Tennis players know better than anyone that there is only a finite number of controllable elements at any given moment. Most important of them being the strokes that make up the game, from serves to volleys to groundstrokes. Players work endlessly for consistency and accuracy during practice so that they

Tennis players are eager to prove they’re capable of competing with the best of the best. We see it at every level of the game, from juniors battling it out at weekend tournaments, to adults in community leagues, to young guns on the pro tour eager to break into the

Stepping onto the court, whether for a practice or a match, players have goals. These goals can be anything from following through on the backhand to stepping into a volley to only hitting good tosses, all of which are essential to game improvement. However, there is one technique that can

Let’s get one thing straight: the size of a player’s racquet bag has no correlation to their ability, although it does induce those thoughts. To solidify the intimidation factor, it takes more than a fancy looking, 12-frame-capacity bag dangling off the back legs to really get into an opponent's head.

When you game plan for a match, it generally revolves around tactics. Hit a high percentage of first serves, go after forehands, or pick on an opponent’s weakness are all bread-and-butter strategies. Figuring out what’s working takes some analysis, and there’s not much downtime during a tennis match. That’s where

Players come in all shapes, sizes and playing styles. Which is why Solinco doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to equipment. In its continuing efforts to satisfy the needs of every player, Solinco is adding two brand-new and unique frames to its roster. With 28-inch lengths, the Blackout XTD+ and

At most levels of the sport, including even at the peak of the collegiate level at times, players fail to prioritize their physical preparation before practices and matches, and neglect recovery afterwards It is not only better for long-term health and fitness to warm up the body and cool it

WATCH: Remember the life and legacy of Nick Bollettieri, one of the sport's greatest coaches and pioneer of tennis academies, after opening Bollettieri Tennis Academy in 1978.

January 1, 2024, marks the 10th anniversary of the day I swore I would never miss another high forehand volley. You know the one: The ball floats toward you and hangs in the air a few feet above your head, looking ready and willing to be pummeled for an easy

Think you have what it takes to become world No. 1? Thanks to Matchpoint – Tennis Championships, a brand-new tennis simulator published by Kalypso Media and developed by Torus Games, you can begin the journey to reaching the top of your favorite sport, The authentic gaming experience features “unprecedented player