The Hidden Opponent: How Temperature Shapes Performance
The Hidden Opponent: How Temperature Shapes Performance Have you ever noticed you play better at certain times of the day? Back in my playing days, the early mornings were always […]
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The Evolution of de Minaur’s Game
The Evolution of de Minaur’s Game Alex de Minaur has always been known for his speed, grit, and relentless counterpunching. But over the past 12 months, his game has taken […]
Returning to Tennis After the Flu
Returning to Tennis After the Flu A Stage-by-Stage Path Back to Match Readiness Flu doesn’t just take you out for a week — it pushes your whole system through a […]
It’s the Little Things That Matter
It’s the Little Things That Matter Traditionally, the major turning points in matches occur on the fourth point in a game or in the seventh game of a set. That’s […]
“I Get Nervous When People Watch Me Play” — Performance Anxiety
“I Get Nervous When People Watch Me Play” — Performance Anxiety A pupil says they get very nervous when people watch them play. They’re worried about being judged, and as […]
Why Tennis Players Get Injuries
Why Tennis Players Get Injuries Ever wonder why we tend to get more injuries as we age — and blame it on “old age”? The truth is, age isn’t the […]
Life Lessons from Björn Borg’s Heartbeats
Life Lessons from Björn Borg’s Heartbeats Howie and I met Borg a long time ago at White City. We well remember him being a loner sitting in a corner. Perhaps […]
Ledecky and the Art of Balance
Ledecky and the Art of Balance: Doing the Right Things at the Right Time Katie Ledecky is known for swimming dominance in the pool, but her secret isn’t an obsession […]
The Science of Sleep: Rewiring Your Game
The Science of Sleep: Rewiring Your Game Most tennis players think their best work happens on the court. But the truth is, your sharpest improvements occur when you’re off it […]
Why Life Skills Matter More Than Rankings
Why Life Skills Matter More Than Rankings Tennis holds a unique position in the youth sports landscape. By tradition, it has been a sport of prodigies — children picking up […]
Movement is the Best Medicine
Movement is the Best Medicine (Even After the Flu) If you play tennis, you already know: nothing feels better than moving well. And it’s not just about strokes and strategy […]
Reliable Second Serves Win Big Matches
Reliable Second Serves Win Big Matches Aryna Sabalenka retained her U.S. Open crown with a 6-3, 7-6(3) win over Amanda Anisimova. While the final was packed with power hitting, the […]
Alcaraz: A Masterclass in Taking Time Away
Carlos Alcaraz: A Masterclass in Taking Time Away In the 2025 U.S. Open final, Carlos Alcaraz delivered not just a victory, but a tactical blueprint. Against Jannik Sinner, the Spaniard […]
The Joy of a Hit on Lord Howe Island
The Joy of a Hit on Lord Howe Island A Passport Called Tennis I never thought I’d play tennis in the middle of the Tasman Sea — but there Pam […]
The Science of Failure: Anisimova’s Masterclass in Failing Forward
The Science of Failure: Anisimova’s Masterclass in Failing Forward At Wimbledon, Amanda Anisimova endured one of the harshest defeats in Grand Slam history — a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Świątek […]
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12:49 pm,
Nov 9, 2025
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broken clouds