ATP 500 Events: Will They Become the New Fan Favourites?
The ATP has long had a clear hierarchy about where the various level of events sit: Grand Slams at the pinnacle, followed by the nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments as the premier non-major stops. The ATP 500’s and 250’s get shuffled down the pecking order. Yet in the last coupleContinue Reading
What Is the Sweet Spot on a Tennis Racquet?
If you’ve ever watched tennis on television or spoken to an experienced player, you’ve probably heard someone say they “hit the sweet spot.” It’s one of the most common phrases in tennis, but what does it actually mean? The sweet spot isn’t a marked area on your strings. Instead, it’sContinue Reading
Tennis Racquet Frame Thickness Explained (Beam Width): Does It Matter?
When buying a new tennis racquet, you’ll probably compare the head size, weight, balance and string pattern. Another specification you’ll often see is beam width. If you’ve never heard the term before, don’t worry. Beam width simply refers to the thickness of the racquet’s frame. Although it doesn’t receive asContinue Reading
How Often Should You Restring a Tennis Racquet?
Many tennis players spend hours researching the perfect racquet, carefully choosing the right weight, head size and grip. Then they use the same strings for two years. It’s one of the most common mistakes in tennis. Unlike the racquet itself, tennis strings are a consumable item. Every time you hitContinue Reading
16×19 vs 18×20 String Pattern: What’s the Difference?
When comparing tennis racquets, you’ll usually notice a specification that looks something like 16×19 or 18×20. At first glance, these numbers don’t seem particularly important. However, they can have a noticeable impact on how a racquet performs. A racquet’s string pattern influences how the strings move, how the ball leavesContinue Reading
Tennis Racquet Stiffness Explained (RA Rating): What Does It Mean?
When comparing tennis racquets, you’ll often see a specification called the RA rating. Unlike weight or head size, it’s not immediately obvious what this number represents. Yet racquet stiffness can dramatically affect how a racquet feels and performs. A stiff racquet generally delivers more power and a crisper response. AContinue Reading
ATP Challenger Tour Winners – Week of 20th July 2026
Thiago Seyboth Wild played the villain (not for the first time) in Switzerland last week, winning the Zug 125 event. He defeated local favourite Marc-Andrea Hüsler, who had announced that Zug was to be the final tournament of his career. A dream week however, culminated in a disappointing loss, butContinue Reading
ITF Tour Winners – Week of 20th July 2026
Teodora Kostovic took out the biggest event on the ITF Women’s Tour last week, moving to a career high ranking of #146, after winning the Amstetten 100 event. Destanee Aiava seems to have found her happy place representing New Zealand, as she is now 10 out of 10 since defectingContinue Reading
Lilli Tagger Claims Maiden WTA Title with Prague Triumph
Eighteen-year-old Austrian Lilli Tagger marked a breakthrough moment in her young career on Sunday, fighting back from an early deficit to defeat Ukraine’s Daria Snigur 7-6(3), 6-2 and claim her first WTA Tour singles title at the Livesport Prague Open. The match lasted 1 hour and 29 minutes, and wasContinue Reading
Tennis Racquet Head Size Explained: Which Head Size Is Right for You?
When shopping for a tennis racquet, one of the first specifications you’ll notice is the head size. You’ll see numbers such as 98 sq in, 100 sq in or 105 sq in, but what do they actually mean? Many players assume that a larger head automatically makes a racquet better,Continue Reading
Tennis String Types Explained: Polyester vs Multifilament vs Natural Gut vs Synthetic Gut
When players buy a new tennis racquet, they often spend hundreds of dollars comparing different models. Ironically, the part of the racquet that actually touches the ball receives much less attention. Your strings have a significant influence on how your racquet performs. They affect power, control, comfort, feel, durability andContinue Reading