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- Rafael Nadal: Former world number one to return at Brisbane International in JanuaryFormer world number one Rafael Nadal will return to tennis at the Brisbane International after nearly a year out with injury.
- Saudi Arabia 'in fifth gear' but is it 'right' for women's tennis to go there?After taking its first steps into staging professional tennis, Saudi Arabia is now eyeing a deal for the WTA finals.
- Nick Kyrgios thanks Andy Murray for helping him with mental health strugglesNick Kyrgios says he is "very thankful" to Andy Murray for helping him with his mental health struggles.
- Davis Cup final 2023: Italy beat Australia to win first title for 47 yearsJannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets to secure Italy's first Davis Cup title for 47 years.
- Great Britain men get Davis Cup wildcard, GB women in Billie Jean King Cup qualifyingGreat Britain's men are awarded a wildcard for next year's Davis Cup, while the women will enter the qualifying round of the Billie Jean King Cup.
- Davis Cup Finals 2023: Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic as Italy reach finalJannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to help Italy overcome Serbia to join Australia in the Davis Cup final.
- Davis Cup Finals 2023: Australia beat Finland 2-0 to reach second successive finalAlex de Minaur cruises past Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets as Australia beat Finland 2-0 to reach a second successive Davis Cup final.
- Davis Cup Finals 2023: Novak Djokovic seals Serbia's win over Great BritainNovak Djokovic tells a group of British fans to "shut up" after Serbia knocked Great Britain out of the Davis Cup quarter-finals.
- Davis Cup: Novak Djokovic wants finals to move around the worldNovak Djokovic says the Davis Cup knockout phase "has to travel" as he prepares for Serbia's quarter-final against Britain in Spain.
- Wimbledon: All England Club's expansion plans refused by councilWimbledon's expansion plans suffer a setback after Wandsworth Council vote against the All England Club's proposals.
- Rafael Nadal: Former world number one to return at Brisbane International in January
Category Archives: Technology of Tennis
Nassau Tennis Club adds new piece of court technology
By Ann LoPrinzi/For The Times The Times, Trenton on January 13, 2014 at 6:00 AM, updated January 13, 2014 at 6:23 AM Technology is the new wave of tennis, and it’s getting more sophisticated. Rackets, strings and court surfaces have … Continue reading
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Gerald Says, “Buy Better Balls!”
What’s the difference between the can of balls you get for $1.99 from Costco and a can of Tour quality balls you get get at the Pro Shop? The rubber used to produce the tennis ball is at the core … Continue reading
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Gerald Says, “Maintain Your (Bumper) Guard”
What are bumper guards? The Bumper guard and their smaller counterpart, the grommet strip, is one of the key technical innovations for prolonging string life and protecting the frame from contacting the ground. Unfortunately, bumper guards and grommet strips don’t … Continue reading
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Gerald says, “Why do I favor one racquet over the others?”
You go out to your local pro shop (or, much to my dismay, online retailer) and buy two racquets of identical make and model, with the same grip and head size and have them strung the exact same way with … Continue reading
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Gerald Says…Beware of the Counterfeit Racquet!
What? There are counterfeit tennis racquets now? Unfortunately, counterfeiting is a plague to which the tennis industry is not immune. Generally speaking, the impostors are manufactured in China and sold via the internet, on random online retail sites that look as legitimate as … Continue reading
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Gerald Says: “Take Care of Your Racquet”
In future articles, I will go more in depth regarding the “technology of tennis”, but today we will get things started by discussing the fundamentals of racquet maintenance. With the holidays fast approaching, many of you are considering the gift … Continue reading