Quick Answer A tennis bag does much more than carry your racquets. Modern tennis bags are designed to organise your equipment while protecting racquets, strings and personal belongings. The main types include: The right choice depends on how often you play, how much equipment you carry and whether you competeContinue Reading
No first-time winners on the ITF Women’s Tour last week, which is somewhat unusual. Mia Ristic of Serbia took out the biggest event of last week in Kursumlijska Banja, in what is her fourth ITF title, and second this year, moving her up to a career high of #182. OnContinue Reading
Only four events on the ATP Challenger Tour last week, with Czech players taking out two titles. Jan Kumstat, the junior Australian Open runner-up to Rei Sakamoto back in 2024, won his maiden Challenger title a couple of weeks ago. He has now won his second in Hamburg, which furtherContinue Reading
Quick Answer A tennis vibration dampener is a small rubber or silicone accessory fitted between the main strings near the bottom of the string bed. Despite what many players believe, a dampener does not significantly reduce the shock that reaches your arm. Instead, it reduces the high-frequency vibrations of theContinue Reading
Quick Answer A replacement grip is the main grip fitted directly to your tennis racquet’s handle. It provides cushioning, comfort and shock absorption, forming the foundation of your grip. Unlike an overgrip, which wraps over the top and is replaced regularly, a replacement grip is thicker, lasts much longer andContinue Reading
Quick Answer A tennis overgrip is a thin layer of material wrapped over your racquet’s replacement grip to improve comfort, grip and moisture absorption. Most players use overgrips because they: Choosing the right overgrip depends on whether you prefer a tacky or dry feel, how much you sweat and howContinue Reading
Rafael Jodar is turning a promising first season into something extraordinary. The 19-year-old Spaniard advanced to his first ATP Masters 1000 semi-final on Tuesday, defeating Arthur Fils 7-6(5), 6-3 at the National Bank Open in Montreal and moving to the doorstep of the world’s top 10. The quarter-final was farContinue Reading
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
