Tom Gentzsch broke through in style, winning his first ATP Challenger event with the Hagen 100 title. It was a case of fourth time lucky for the German, with 3 runner-up plates in season 2026 already. The win takes him to a career high of #185. Joel Schwarzler, at justContinue Reading
Hanne Vandewinkel won her 14th ITF title of her career, second 100K event, and fourth ITF title of the year, which moves her to a career high of #93. She’s played a lot of tennis this year, with 22 tournaments, and holds a 38-18 W-L record. At only 22 yearsContinue Reading
Quick Answer Although they look similar, overgrips and replacement grips serve very different purposes. Most players replace their replacement grip only occasionally, but change their overgrip regularly. Why Do Tennis Racquets Have Two Grips? Many new players are surprised to discover that most racquets actually have two separate layers onContinue Reading
Quick Answer Although tennis balls may look almost identical, they are designed for different surfaces, players and playing conditions. The main categories include: Choosing the right tennis ball improves durability, consistency and overall playing experience. What Is a Tennis Ball Made Of? A modern tennis ball consists of two mainContinue Reading
Quick Answer Not all tennis balls are the same. The main types include: Choosing the right ball helps improve consistency, durability and overall performance. Why Are There Different Types of Tennis Balls? Different courts and different players place different demands on a tennis ball. For example: Manufacturers therefore produce severalContinue Reading
Quick Answer Tennis balls should be replaced when they lose their bounce, become soft, or the felt wears down enough to noticeably affect play. For most recreational players: How long a ball lasts depends on the type of ball, the court surface and how often you play. Why Tennis BallsContinue Reading
Quick Answer Tennis balls are yellow because they are much easier to see. Before 1972, tennis balls were usually white. However, with the rise of colour television, researchers found that fluorescent yellow balls were far more visible to viewers and players alike. Today, almost every professional and recreational tennis ballContinue Reading
Quick Answer The biggest difference between pressurized and pressureless tennis balls is how they create their bounce. Most recreational and competitive players should use pressurized balls, while pressureless balls are an excellent choice for coaching, ball machines and practice. Embed from Getty Images What Are Pressurized Tennis Balls? Pressurized tennisContinue Reading
João Fonseca returned to the ATP Tour with an impressive victory in Montreal, defeating former world No.3 Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(3), 7-5 to advance to the third round of the National Bank Open. Playing his first tour-level match since losing to Roman Safiullin in the third round at Wimbledon, the 19-year-oldContinue Reading
Some really interesting results on the ATP Challenger Tour last week. Facundo Diaz Acosta won his fifth Challenger title of the year, taking the San Marino 125 title. He’s moved up 128 places this year, to find himself back in the top 100. J.J. Wolf continues his climb back toContinue Reading
