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Players With the Best Win Rate vs Top Opponents

Written by: Bren Gray |

Tennis is a sport where numbers carry real weight. Typically, matches are decided by a specific set of numerical conditions, making it easy to track and analyze performance through statistics.  Among the most fascinating metrics is a player’s record against opponents ranked in the top 10 at the time of their match. It’s a unique […]

Top 5 Young ATP Players to Watch on Grass in 2025

Written by: Stefan Jonsson |

Grass courts, with their fast pace and low bounce, demand a difference approach from players and we always see new talents excel on grass each summer. Below we list five young players to watch during the upcoming grass season, all of them with a playing style that usually works well on this surface. Surface is […]

Taylor Fritz Will Be Eyeing First Grand Slam Title at Wimbledon

Written by: Stefan Jonsson |

After a disappointing first-round exit in the French Open, Taylor Fritz will now be looking forward to the grass-court season. The American is still vying for his maiden Grand Slam title, and he will feel he will be in the mix for the trophy at Wimbledon in London. Fritz is the highest-ranked American player in […]

How Vivian Yang is Helping to Inspire Young Female Tennis Players in NZ

Written by: GP |

Vivian Yang has rapidly emerged as an inspiring beacon among young female tennis players in New Zealand. Her rapid rise through the ranks has demonstrated her skills and unwavering determination for success in a sport that requires peak mental and physical resilience.  Yang is quickly proving that New Zealand has plenty of talent on the […]

Iconic tennis coaches in recent history

Written by: Bren Gray |

A look at some of the best and most prolific coaches in recent history While tennis players are the most fundamental part of the sport, tennis coaches are like the icing on the cake. They take players who have great potential and mold them into their final form for the world to enjoy. Many players […]

Tennis court surfaces – how they affect play

Written by: Simon Zeitler |

In our first edition of this article, we explained the ITF classification of tennis court surfaces and how they work. Given that players all over the tours are complaining about the slow conditions weekly now, it is also interesting how this affects play. The Indian Wells Masters just announced a switch in surfaces that should […]

U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship 2025: History, Stars & Predictions

Written by: GP |

The River Oaks Country Club will once again host the 2025 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship. Founded in 1910, it is a tournament which boasts incredible history and prestige – but it is also the only clay court ATP tournament held in North America.  This is, of course, a tournament which […]

Fantasy Tennis, how does it work? – Top 3 Best Platforms

Written by: Stefan Jonsson |

Fantasy tennis lets you step into the role of a team manager, drafting players and earning points based on their real-life performances. Here’s a breakdown of how it works and some of the best fantasy platforms to get in on the action during all events of the tennis season. How Fantasy Tennis Works Fantasy tennis […]

ITF classified surfaces – a rough overview

Written by: Simon Zeitler |

Of course, we all know which surfaces tennis is usually played on. Ever since the tour organizations have decided to move away from carpet, the pro tours circle between hard court, clay and grass all season long. Those surfaces each have their own set of properties, that usually do not differ much per surface group. […]

The 10 Greatest Tennis Shots in History

Written by: Bren Gray |

Over the years, tennis has produced its fair share of highlights. While these would be impossible to boil down to one video or article, we’ve dusted off the archives to present the 10 greatest tennis shots in history. From retired legends to current superstars of the sport, here’s some of the best shots you’ll ever […]