Tennis Headlines- French Open: Carlos Alcaraz & Alexander Zverev save match points to reach third roundCarlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev both save match points to fight back from the brink and reach the French Open third round.
- French Open: Maria Sakkari out in second round but Victoria Azarenka & Angelique Kerber advanceMaria Sakkari becomes the fifth women's top-10 seed to lose in the first four days at the French Open as she is beaten by Karolina Muchova.
- French Open: Britons Joe Salisbury and Jamie Murray into men's doubles second roundBritons Joe Salisbury and Jamie Murray are into the second round of the men's doubles at the French Open.
- Iga Swiatek column: French Open favourite on online abuse & Ashleigh Barty adviceWorld number one Iga Swiatek has returned as a BBC Sport columnist and, in her second piece at the French Open, talks about the "unacceptable" online abuse suffered by athletes.
- French Open: Emma Raducanu says 'biggest win' in Paris was staying injury freeFollowing her French Open exit, British number one Emma Raducanu says being injury free has been her "biggest win" in Paris this week.
- French Open: Emma Raducanu loses but Cameron Norrie wins at Roland GarrosEmma Raducanu is unable to capitalise on a one-set lead as her French Open debut ends with a defeat in the second round but Cameron Norrie advances.
- Andy Murray says Wimbledon will never be an exhibition, even without ranking pointsAndy Murray says Wimbledon will "never feel like an exhibition" despite it being stripped of ranking points.
- French Open: Daniil Medvedev & Stefanos Tsitsipas through but Denis Shapovalov losesWorld number two Daniil Medvedev and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas reach the French Open second round but 14th seed Denis Shapovalov makes a surprise exit.
- French Open: Karolina Pliskova & Simona Halep survive scares to advanceCzech eighth seed Karolina Pliskova and 2018 champion Simona Halep survive scares to book their place in the second round at the French Open.
- Wimbledon rankings points decision dominates talk at French OpenThe decision by the ATP and WTA to strip ranking points from Wimbledon continues to dominate talk at the French Open.
- French Open: Carlos Alcaraz & Alexander Zverev save match points to reach third round
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How to Beat Lobbers: Read, Adjust Position, Keep it Low, Be Patient!
When facing lobbers, it’s important to make some adjustments to your game plan. Of course, being tall and able to hit aggressive overheads is a big plus, but it is not a requirement in order to beat lobbers. Here are … Continue reading
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How to know if your Child is ready for Tennis Tournaments
When deciding whether or not your child is ready for tennis tournament play, keep some things in mind: Your child’s coach will know. It is hard for you or your child to determine on your own whether or not your … Continue reading
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Top Tips for Transitioning from Indoor to Outdoor Tennis
One of the biggest obstacles that an avid tennis player may face is transitioning from indoor to outdoor tennis. Unlike indoor courts, courts in an outdoor complex are subject to the elements. With such starkly different playing surfaces and elements, … Continue reading
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How to Have a Fulfilling USTA Season
USTA, the United States Tennis Association, is a nation-wide league comprised of competitive athletes of all skill levels who wish to improve their game. Whether you are a long-time member or have recently joined, it is important to know how … Continue reading
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Tennis Doubles Formations: Why and When To Use Them
Double formations are the different variations of court positions that tennis partners can choose in order to best fit their game plan. Here’s a quick analysis of most common formations: One Up/One Back Formation: Known as the standard formation, where … Continue reading
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Pre Tennis Match Prep: Fueling Your Body
Staying hydrated and eating smart are two of the most important ways to prevent cramps, heat related illnesses and low energy during a match. WHAT TO DRINK: If you have an important match coming up, you can prepare your body … Continue reading
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Keys to Finding the Right Doubles Partner
One of the most important factors in being a successful doubles player is having the right partner. Below are tips on what to look for and how to achieve success on the court. First, you must find a partner that … Continue reading
Technical Tennis Tips from Gino: INSIDE-OUT FOREHAND
When you are struggling with your backhand or your forehand is your strength, you may want to consider an inside-out forehand. This is when the receiver is standing on the ad side and runs around to avoid hitting a backhand, … Continue reading
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Tennis Tips: Improve your Communication, Improve your Doubles
Tips from Tennis Professional Joao Pinho on how to improve your doubles game through communication. When you or your partner is serving, make sure to use hand signals or talk in between points about the plan for the next point. Failing … Continue reading
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Technical Tennis Tips from Gino: Swinging Volley
An opponent pops the ball high, and in that instant you need to decide what shot to hit. Should you let the ball bounce or take it out of the air? Should you hit an overhead or a volley? When … Continue reading
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