Have you ever wondered why there’s fuzz on a tennis ball? Read on to find out! The Fuzzy History of the Tennis Ball For over a century, the tennis ball has been covered in fuzz. But why? The short answer is that back in the day, most tennis balls were made of a material called…
Wristbands have been a common accessory for tennis players for years. But why do they use them? In this post, we explore the reasons behind this trend. Introduction Wristbands are often seen on the wrists of professional tennis players. While they may look like a fashion statement, they actually serve an important purpose. Wristbands help…
We all know that Roger Federer has an incredibly fast serve, but just how fast is it? We did a little research and found out that the fastest serve ever recorded in tennis was 149mph, by Taylor Dent in 2005. Federer’s fastest serve is 148mph, so he’s pretty close! Introduction In tennis, a serve is…
The 2020 US Open will be played at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. Introduction The United States Open Tennis Championships is a hard court tennis tournament. The tournament is the modern incarnation of one of the oldest tennis championships in the world, the U.S. National Championship, for which men’s singles was first…
The world was shocked when Venus Williams announced her retirement from tennis in 2017. After all, she was only 37 at the time and had only just won her fifth Wimbledon title the year before. So, what led to her decision? Here are some possible explanations. Introduction Venus Williams is one of the most successful…
The US Open Tennis Tournament is one of the biggest events in the sport, and this year was no different. So, who won the tournament? Novak Djokovic Djokovic entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed and won in straight sets, defeating Juan Martin del Potro in the final, 6–3, 7–6(7–4), 6–3 to claim his…
When do you switch sides in tennis? That’s a question that many players have, especially when they are just starting out. In this blog post, we’ll answer that question, and also give you some tips on how to make the switch smoothly. When do you switch sides in tennis? You switch sides in tennis after…
Serena Williams is one of the most successful tennis players in the world, but when did she start playing? Read on to find out! Serena’s Early Life Serena Williams was born on September 26th, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan to Richard Williams and Oracene Price. Serena has an older sister, Venus, who is also a professional…
When it comes to love in tennis, what does it really mean? Is it simply winning or losing? Or is there more to it than that? Let’s explore the concept of love in tennis and see what it really means. Introduction Love in tennis is a term often used to describe the score of zero…
There are many ways to lace your tennis shoes, but are you doing it the right way? Check out this blog post to learn the proper way to lace your tennis shoes for the best fit and support. Introduction There are many ways to lace tennis shoes, but not all of them are created equal….
The Australian Open is one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, and it’s broadcast on a variety of channels around the globe. But if you’re trying to catch the action from Down Under, what channel should you be tuned into? Introduction The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments,…
The US Open Tennis Championships are on ESPN. The US Open is a major tennis tournament held annually The US Open is a major tennis tournament held annually over the last fortnight of August and the first week of September. The tournament is played on hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis…