The United States Open Tennis Tournament is one of the most popular events on the tennis calendar. But with the coronavirus pandemic still raging, will the US Open have fans in 2021? Introduction The 2021 US Open tennis tournament is set to take place from August 30 to September 12 at the Billie Jean King…
Why Do Tennis Balls Come In Pressurized Cans? Tennis balls are one of those things you see everywhere but never really think about. You might not even know what they’re made of. The History of Tennis Balls The history of tennis balls is a long and complicated one. In the early days of the sport,…
There are a few reasons people put tennis balls on antennas. The tennis ball acts as a cushion, preventing the antenna from being damaged. It also keeps the antenna from making too much noise. The History of Tennis Balls on Antennas It all started back in the 1970s when people started to put tennis balls…
Why are tennis balls yellow? The answer may surprise you! Many people believe that the color of tennis balls is due to the fact that they are made of felt. However, the truth is that the color of tennis balls is actually due to the type of dyes that are used to color them. The…
Is anyone looking for a tennis partner this weekend? Let us know in the comments and we’ll try to connect you with someone in your area. Introduction Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not pick up a racket and hit the courts? Tennis is a great way to get some exercise and have…
We may never know for sure why Venus Williams decided to retire from professional tennis, but we can speculate. Here are some possible reasons why the legendary athlete may have called it quits. Introduction In June 2017, news headlines declared that Venus Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, had been “forced…
We take a look at the tennis players with the most Grand Slam wins in history. Introduction Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have won the most Grand Slam singles titles in tennis history. They have been dominating the sport for over a decade and don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Each of them…
The Battle of the Sexes was a historic tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. It was held on September 20, 1973 and was a highly-anticipated event that was watched by millions of people around the world. The match was a culmination of a series of matches between King and Riggs that were…
Keep up with today’s tennis matches and see who won the tennis today. Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal of Spain wins the men’s final of the French Open today. It was a stunning victory as Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia in straight sets. Nadal becomes the first man to win a Grand…
We all know that there can only be one true GOAT in tennis. But who is it? Is it Roger Federer? Novak Djokovic? Rafael Nadal? There’s only one way to find out. Read our blog post to see who we think is the greatest tennis player of all time. Roger Federer Roger Federer is a…
A tennis player’s service game is one of the most important aspects of their game. In this post, we’ll take a look at who serves in tennis and how they can improve their game. The Basics of Who Serves in Tennis In tennis, the player who begins the game with the ball is called the…
You may have seen the recommendation to pack a tennis ball in your carry-on luggage when flying. But why is this? Is it really necessary? Here’s a look at why airports recommend packing a tennis ball in your carry-on luggage.