ITF Tour Results – Week of 24th August 2026
Despite the US Open qualifying taking place last week, the ITF Tour still had plenty of great tournaments and results. Barbora Palicova won the biggest event of the week, taking out the Bytom 75, by defeating fellow Czech player Denisa Zoldakova. This was the sixth title of her career, andContinue Reading
US Open Day 1 Recap: Navone Stuns Djokovic to Further Open Up the Men’s Field
Mariano Navone produced the victory of his career on an interesting opening day at the US Open, defeating an ailing Novak Djokovic in five sets to bring the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s latest pursuit of history to an abrupt end. The Argentine world No. 49 recovered from losing the secondContinue Reading
US Open Women’s Preview: Sabalenka Chases History as Swiatek Lands in the Quarter of Death
Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the 2026 US Open attempting to achieve something no woman has managed for more than a decade: win three consecutive singles titles at Flushing Meadows. The last player to complete the hat-trick was Serena Williams, who ruled New York from 2012 to 2014. Sabalenka has earnedContinue Reading
US Open Men’s Preview: Alcaraz Faces a Brutal Return as the Field Opens Up
For the first time in several years, the US Open men’s draw feels somewhat unpredictable. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn with a knee injury. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is returning after more than four months away from singles competition. Novak Djokovic is 39 and still chasing more history,Continue Reading
Tennis Court Dimensions Explained: Official Court Size & Measurements
Quick Answer A standard tennis court measures: The same court is used for both singles and doubles, with the doubles alleys determining the extra width used in doubles matches. Although these measurements remain the same from local clubs to Grand Slam tournaments, understanding what each line is used for canContinue Reading
Official Tennis Net Height: Measurements Explained
Quick Answer Embed from Getty Images An official tennis net measures: The centre of the net is held lower than the sides by a centre strap, creating the familiar slight curve seen on every tennis court. These measurements are the same for all professional and recreational tennis matches. What IsContinue Reading
Tennis Serve Rules Explained: Everything You Need to Know
Quick Answer Every point in tennis begins with a serve. To make a legal serve, a player must: If the first serve is missed, the player receives a second serve. Missing both results in a double fault, and the point is awarded to the opponent. Embed from Getty Images WhereContinue Reading
What Is a Let in Tennis?
Quick Answer A let occurs when a point is stopped and replayed because something prevented it from continuing fairly. The most common example is a serve that touches the net but still lands in the correct service box. When this happens: Lets can also be called if play is interruptedContinue Reading
What Is a Foot Fault in Tennis?
Quick Answer A foot fault occurs when a player breaks the serving rules with their feet before striking the ball. The most common foot faults include: A foot fault counts exactly the same as any other service fault. If it happens on a second serve, it results in a doubleContinue Reading
What Is a Walkover in Tennis?
Quick Answer A walkover occurs when a player is unable to start a scheduled match. Instead of playing, their opponent automatically advances to the next round. Walkovers most commonly happen because of: Unlike a retirement, no point of the match has begun. Embed from Getty Images What Is a Walkover?Continue Reading