General Tennis Articles
As I look back on the past two decades of the Wimbledon Championships, one of the most staggering facts in the men’s game is the stranglehold of the big four on this trophy. Since 2003, no man not named Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray had lifted that trophy right until last year in 2023, when Carlos Alcaraz finally broke that barrier in his first Wimbledon final …
Believe it or not, we’re already past the halfway point of the grass court season. That’s right, it’s only been three weeks of those aesthetically pleasing green courts on our screens, and yet, it’s nearly over. Look at the overall tennis season, and one surprising feature emerges: there’s no grass court Masters. On the men’s tour, there are nine ATP Masters 1000s, while the women have an equal number of …
The red dirt of Paris is well and truly in the rear vision mirror now. As we approach the end of June, the ATP and WTA Tours are at the halfway point of the grass court season as well. Observant tennis fans may have noticed a shift in the names present at the business end of tournaments over the past fortnight. Why is it that some players are performing better …
In 2022, when Roger Federer announced his retirement and Rafael Nadal’s return to tennis was uncertain at best, we all could sense a deep void being formed in the tennis world. This generation of fans had savoured more than two decades of sporting brilliance from what we know as the big 4 of tennis. While Novak Djokovic was/is still dominant and had one of his best seasons in 2021 (later …
The 2024 French Open champion is Carlos Alcaraz. The 21-year-old from El Palmar has won his already third Slam, coming on the third different surface as well. His fellow next-gen star Jannik Sinner won his maiden Slam in Australia and sits at World No. 1, also at just 22 years old. But the previous next-gen stars almost all are still waiting for their time at the four major tournaments. So …
For decades, timepieces and tennis have shared a fascinating connection. Some of the best tennis players, known for their precision and style, have become natural ambassadors for the most iconic watch brands. Let’s look at some of the most remarkable partnerships between tennis legends and luxury watchmakers. Tennis Player Watch Deals: Roger Federer, Andy Murray and More The tennis player watch deals we will highlight here will feature some of …
Since the much awaited grass season is finally here, I had to write this. I recently visited the birthplace of modern tennis – London, England, United Kingdom. Wimbledon, an affluent suburb in south-west London, is home to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), which hosts the oldest and arguably the greatest tennis tournament in the world – ‘The Championships, Wimbledon’. A brief history of tennis… However, the …
Wimbledon is just around the corner, and you know what that means: it’s time to talk about the best ever grass court players. This debate comes up around June every year, and is one we’re more than happy to dive into. Who’s the best ever to grace the lawns of tennis? Is it Roger Federer, because of his five straight Wimbledons? Or Pete Sampras with his incredible serve and volley …
Points, race, live ranking & more If you’ve ever watched tennis for more than a few minutes, you’ll likely have noticed something: almost every player has a rank. Who gives out these ranks? How do they work? What does a player do to increase or decrease their rank? As tennisnerds, we want to make it simple to understand for everyone. That’s why we’re digging into the ATP and WTA rankings, …
Turn on the tennis this week, and you’ll probably notice one thing: the court color has changed. Gone is the red dirt of Roland-Garros; instead, it’s the finely cropped grasses of Europe on display now. But hang on, weren’t the courts blue and bouncy just a few months ago? And why are matches starting in the middle of the night all of a sudden? The beauty of the tennis calendar …
