How Do They Measure Tennis Ball Speed?
Something I like to do when watching tennis matches on TV is to observe the speed clock at the side of the court. Most courts used in professional matches will …
General Tennis
Can Tennis Players Have Tattoos?
When I think of athletes and tattoos, tennis players rarely come to mind. However, I can think of many footballers with ink. David Beckham is covered in tattoos. He has …
Can Female Tennis Player Beat Male?
In almost every sport today, women and men compete in separate categories. Moreover, within some sports, they are divided into even more classes. Boxers and weightlifters don’t just compete based …
Are Old Tennis Rackets Worth Anything?
The days of wooden rackets being used in professional tennis matches are long gone. You will not find a single professional player using a wooden racket. The only exception is …
Do Male Tennis Players Shave Their Legs?
It’s common practice today for swimmers and cyclists to shave their legs. They do this to make themselves more aerodynamic. Swimmers and cyclists shave their legs to make themselves faster …
Can Tennis Help You Lose Weight?
All sports are good for us in one way or another. Yoga is excellent for improving flexibility. Long-distance cycling is a fantastic choice for cardiovascular endurance. Tennis is a good …
What To Do When Tennis Ball Hits Eye?
What’s the worst injury you have ever had in a sport? I used to do trampolining and managed to land on my tailbone. I have come across horror stories from …
Can Tennis Players Wear Jewelry?
When I was at school, every single gym class, the teacher would remind everyone to take off their jewelry. When I was younger, it didn’t make much sense. But, as …
Can Tennis Players Be Short?
When writing this article, the world number 1 Novak Djokovic is 6’2″. World number 2 Daniil Medvedev is 6″ 6′ and world number 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas is 6″ 4′. Surely …
Can Tennis Coaches Talk To Players?
Seeing a coach shouting at players giving instructions from the sidelines is common in soccer matches. You do not see this in tennis as often, especially on the ATP world …