Who Invented Tennis Shoes?

Who Invented Tennis Shoes?

In 1892, U.S. Rubber Company manager Henry Nelson McKinney invented the first rubber-soled shoes, known as plimsolls. These were heavy and uncomfortable, however, and not suitable for playing tennis. In 1908, tennis player Herbert Lawford complained to player and designer Fred Perry about the lack of comfortable tennis shoes, and Perry set out to improve…

A Weis Tennis?

A Weis Tennis?

A Weis Tennis is a premier tennis instruction company that offers a unique combination of professional coaching and unparalleled customer service The game of tennis Tennis is a sport that can be played by two or four people. It is played with racquets and a ball. The game can be played indoors or outdoors. Tennis…

How Are Tennis Seeds Determined?

How Are Tennis Seeds Determined?

The process for seeding players in tennis tournaments can be confusing. Here’s a look at how the seedings are determined. Introduction The Seedings Committee of the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) are responsible for determining the seedings of players in all tournaments. The ATP and WTA use a two-part system…