The Belief Effect: Is the ATP About to be Shaken Up in the Wake of Roland Garros
The 2026 French Open delivered on so many fronts. Upsets, drama and a long-awaited breakthrough. Alexander Zverev finally claimed his maiden Grand Slam title, defeating Flavio Cobolli in a tense five-set final on the clay of Roland Garros, taking him out of the ‘best player not to win a slam’Continue Reading
ATP Challenger Tour Results – Week of 22nd June 2026
Only the three Challengers last week, with Wimbledon qualifying taking place. Inaki Montes de la Torre took advantage of the situation, taking out his maiden Challenger title in Plovdiv. The 23-year-old moves to a career high of #269. Târgu Mureș 75, Clay: Sumit Nagal (IND) def. Felix Balshaw (GBR), 6–3,Continue Reading
ITF Tour Results – Week of June 22nd 2026
A bit late in getting this out, but here are all the ITF winners across the women’s and men’s tour from last week. ITF Women’s Tour: Palma del Río 50, Hard: Eva Vedder (NED) def. Elena Micic (AUS), 6-4, 6-4 Gdansk 50, Clay: Anastasiia Sobolieva (UKR) def. Gina Feistel (POL),Continue Reading
The Ultimate Tennis Glossary: 60 Tennis Terms Every Fan Should Know
Whether you’re new to tennis or you’ve been watching the sport for years, you’ve probably come across some tennis phrases and terminology that aren’t used anywhere else. What exactly is a break point? Why do commentators talk about a bagel? What’s the difference between a volley and a half-volley? TennisContinue Reading
How to Play Tennis: Rules Explained for Beginners
Quick answer For beginners, tennis can seem hard to understand. But it’s really not. Tennis is played by hitting the ball over a net and into the opponent’s court. A point begins with a serve and continues until one player fails to make a legal return, with points building games,Continue Reading
Wimbledon 2026 Men’s Preview
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships get underway tomorrow, and we’ve run our eye over the men’s draw. Breaking down each quarter, despite the chaos that ensued at Roland Garros this year, the predictions for Wimbledon almost seem straightforward. However, we all know trying to predict a Grand Slam draw is futile. Continue Reading
Tennis Sets Explained (Complete Guide)
A tennis set is won by the first player to reach six games, provided they lead by at least two games. If the score reaches 6–6, a tiebreak is usually played to decide the set. A tennis set is essentially the middle layer of the sport’s scoring system. If pointsContinue Reading
Why Is Tennis Scored 15, 30, 40?
Tennis uses 15, 30, 40 scoring because it likely evolved from historical French court systems, possibly based on clock-face quarters. Over time, the system simplified into the format used today. While the exact origin is debated, the structure has remained because it creates natural tension in each game. Let’s exploreContinue Reading
What Is a Break of Serve in Tennis?
A break of serve happens when the player returning serve wins the game. This is often a significant moment in a match, because serving is usually a big advantage in tennis. Why is Serving Such an Advantage? When a player is serving, they are able to choose how the pointContinue Reading
Tennis Tiebreak Rules Explained
Tennis scoring is a beautiful thing, but can be hard when first learning the sport. The tiebreak is a vital time in a tennis match. But what is it, and how does it work? It is used to decide a set when players reach 6–6 in games, and it isContinue Reading
What Does ‘Advantage’ Mean in Tennis Scoring?
Advantage simply means a player is one point away from winning a game after deuce. You will hear: This tells you who won the most recent point after deuce. What happens next? After advantage: There is no middle ground. It is either game-winning or reset. Why is advantage so important?Continue Reading