Tennis Headlines- Britain to make late call on Draper's Davis Cup involvementCaptain Leon Smith says he is yet to make a decision on whether US Open semi-finalist Jack Draper will play in Britain's Davis Cup tie against Finland.
- Evans confident Great Britain can progress in Davis CupDan Evans speaks to BBC Breakfast's John Watson before playing for Great Britain in the Davis Cup Finals group stage in Manchester.
- The rise of padel and why it's so popularBBC Sport look at the growth of the racquet game, loved by celebrities and footballers alike.
- Will cloud hang over Sinner's US Open victory?In the build-up to the US Open, eventual men's champion Jannik Sinner was cleared of fault or negligence over two failed doping tests. Yet questions remain over the case.
- Draper 'working hard to get fit' for Davis CupUS Open semi-finalist Jack Draper leads Great Britain's squad which is bidding to reach the Davis Cup finals.
- Watch GB in Davis Cup action on BBCBBC will show live coverage of Great Britain in the Davis Cup Finals group stage in Manchester in September.
- Relaxed Murray surprised he does not miss playingAndy Murray reveals retirement has been "the complete opposite" to his expectations and that he is not missing tennis like he thought he would.
- Watch: Sinner beats Fritz to lift US Open titleWatch the moment world number one Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win the US Open and secure a second Grand Slam title of the year.
- Sinner savours US Open win after 'difficult' build-upJannik Sinner says it "means so much" to win the US Open after a "very difficult" few months in the build-up to the Grand Slam.
- Sinner storms past Fritz to win first US Open titleJannik Sinner holds off a late charge from American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open and secure his second Grand Slam title.
- Britain to make late call on Draper's Davis Cup involvement
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