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
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
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
When players buy a new tennis racquet, they often spend hours comparing weights, balance points and head sizes. Then they hand it to the stringer and simply say, “Whatever tension you recommend.” That decision matters far more than many players realise. String tension can change how a racquet feels, howContinue Reading
If you’ve ever picked up two tennis racquets that weigh exactly the same but one felt much heavier to swing, you’ve already experienced swingweight. It’s one of the most important racquet specifications, yet it’s also one of the least understood. Many players focus on weight and balance when buying aContinue Reading
When people buy a new tennis racquet, they usually compare the weight first. But weight is only part of the story. Two racquets can weigh exactly the same yet feel completely different to swing. The reason is balance. A racquet’s balance determines where its weight is distributed. Some racquets carryContinue Reading
Walk into any tennis shop and you’ll quickly notice that racquets come in a wide range of weights. Some weigh less than 270 grams, while others exceed 340 grams once they’re strung. So, how do you know which one is right for you? The answer isn’t simply “lighter is better”Continue Reading
Choosing the right tennis grip size is one of the simplest ways to improve your comfort and confidence on court. A grip that is too small can cause the racquet to twist in your hand and force you to squeeze the handle too tightly. A grip that is too largeContinue Reading
Every tennis shot falls into one of three categories: flat, topspin or slice. Although they may look similar to casual viewers, each type of shot behaves very differently. The amount of spin affects the ball’s flight, its bounce and how difficult it is for an opponent to return. Professional playersContinue Reading
Topspin is one of the most important concepts in modern tennis. If you’ve ever watched Rafael Nadal hit a forehand that curves sharply down into the court before bouncing high above his opponent’s shoulders, you’ve seen topspin in action. Nearly every professional player relies on topspin because it allows themContinue Reading
