Tennis Tips

Tennis has a lot of rules that set it apart from other sports. From the scoring convention to the vocabulary used, there are a lot of idiosyncrasies in our beloved sport. One of the most pivotal changes that has ever been made to the game of tennis is the introduction...

As the game of tennis has become so much more physical over the past couple of decades, footwork has come under the spotlight more and more. Of course, out and out fitness, technique, timing and tactics are all very important elements of becoming a good tennis player,...

Tennis has some obscure rules, regulations and quirks. The scoring system is unlike any other sport, the etiquette of tennis and even the way tennis players dress is pretty unique. But, this is why we love the sport. It makes it stand out and feel special every time...

When you start to play tennis there is always an urge to improve and compete with other players, particularly as you develop your game. It's like you’ve got the tennis bug, constantly looking to fine tune your shots, movement, tactics and physicality.  However, when...

The underarm serve has become a popular feature in the professional tennis world over the last few years. It is something we have seen a few times across tennis history, but it is not a common sight.  One of the most frequent proponents of the underarm is one Nick...

The serve is arguably the most important shot in tennis. It is the only shot you have complete control over and therefore should be worked on as much as possible. A lot of recreational players lack confidence on their serve however, as it is something that is not...

There are a lot of different ways to play the game of tennis. You may prefer to play aggressively, always looking to take the ball on, step inside the court and dictate the points as much as you can.  Alternatively, you may be the sort of player that likes to counter...

Pete Sampras is most certainly one of the greatest servers of all time. The 14 time grand slam champion relied heavily on his powerful, accurate and consistent serve to soften up his opponents and become the most prolific player of his generation.  Sampras played...

Picture the scene. It is a nice sunny day and you fancy going down to your local tennis courts to have a game with a friend. You are warming up groundstrokes from the baseline and enjoying yourself. Not a care in the world. Then, that dreaded question comes… shall we...

Tennis express is one of America’s leading online tennis retailers. They offer everything from rackets to strings to on court equipment and have a very popular Youtube channel too!  This area of the tennis market is a very competitive one, with big names such as...

Tennis is a game of fine margins. Oftentimes, a point here and there can decide a match. Whilst it may not always seem that this is the case, in reality even a routine victory will have had several pivotal moments that could have turned a game, set or even the match...

The modern game of tennis has become incredibly professional. The number of top ranked players that take care of even the finest details to ensure their performance on court is the best it can possibly be is mind blowing.  This level of professionalism extends to the...

A lot of budding tennis players will dream of becoming a professional one day. The thought of playing in front of massive crowds at some of the world’s greatest courts is a very appealing idea indeed.  I mean, who wouldn't want to play the sport they love, in front of...

There are a lot of online tennis coaching platforms these days that claim to be the best thing since sliced bread. It is easy to get caught up in all the noise and end up learning tennis from someone that can’t tell a forehand from their left hand!   However, there...

Novak Djokovic has become one of the most dominant players of the 21st century. Along with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, he has controlled the men’s game over the last 15 years. He is one of the most complete players ever to play the game, famous for his...

Playing against left handers can be a notoriously difficult task. Their natural topspin that pulls a righty out of the court makes for a very effective weapon. Whilst lefties are less common on the ATP and WTA World Tours, there have been some legends of the game that...

There is a whole host of Youtube channels dedicated to tennis out there. Some aim their content at teaching, whilst others simply want to approach the professionals doing their thing. Fuzzy Yellow Balls is a channel that has been around for a long time now. Their most...

The serve is arguably the most important shot in tennis. It is the only shot that a player can control absolutely, as all other shots are a reaction to what your opponent may do.  There have been many great servers over the years in the professional game. But...

Novak Djokovic has been arguably the most dominant tennis player of the last decade. His rise to the top of the men’s game seemed relatively gradual, being in the top 5 players in the world for a number of years. Yet, his actual ascension to the world number 1 spot in...

We tend to think of professional tennis players as supreme athletes that have poise, grit and determination. This is of course true the vast majority of the time, however even the world’s elite players slip up from time to time! We talk a lot at TheTennisBros.com...

Tennis has historically been a ‘gentleman’s’ sport. Through the years it has been taken up globally by more and more people, but fundamentally, tennis is supposed to be played in a ‘polite’ way. Whilst many players will want to be competitive on court, show their...

It’s the question that most tennis players at some point have asked themselves… When out there on the court, watching the professionals on TV or sitting in the court watching a live tournament, ‘How do you become a professional tennis player?’  We see the pros in all...

The Rafael Nadal forehand is undoubtedly one of the most feared shots in the history of men’s professional tennis. Often viewed as one of the more unconventional forehands on the circuit, it is certainly a profitable weapon for the 20 times Grand Slam champion. ...

Nick Kyrgios has made big statements on the professional tennis scene in recent years. The controversial young player had a breakout win against Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014, beating the king of clay in the fourth round.  The fact that Kyrgios was ranked only 144...

The ATP Challenger tour is a range of satellite tournaments that run alongside the regular ATP World Tour. This collection of events offers smaller venues, clubs, universities and colleges around the world the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the...

Having a variety of shots in your arsenal when playing tennis is a great advantage to have when you step on the court. Particularly in the modern game where tennis is played all over the world, players are fitter, racket and string technology is so well developed and...

Whilst all tennis courts will always have the same dimensions, a net and white lines, the surface of a court can vary massively. Now you may be thinking, how much difference can the surface I play on actually make? It’s still a tennis court after all… Well, we are...

Sometimes it’s hard to express just why you love tennis, but thankfully, these tennis quotes can help. Unsurprisingly, some of the people who have played tennis to the highest level have some amazing quotes about the game, so we thought we would put together some of...

Whatever sport you're talking about, choosing the best players of all time is always going to be a contentious debate. When it comes to the best tennis players of all time, the problem is it’s particularly hard to compare players across different eras.  Technology has...

It’s one of those things every tennis player wants to know, how fast is their serve and how does it stack up against the pros? Well, unless you’ve got an unbelievably big serve, then it’s going to be a long way behind the fastest serves of all time, but it...

The vast majority of you who are familiar with our website, will quickly associate us with fun, yet cutting edge tennis racket and string reviews! However, we’ve been delving into the history books a little lately as well! Today we’re going to be looking into who...

Why tennis is scored the way it is has fascinated tennis players and historians, alike. Those of you who are familiar with our website, TheTennisBros.com, know we take a no-nonsense approach to both our equipment reviews and tennis instruction! Therefore,...

One of the first challenges you’re faced with when you take up tennis is figuring out what grip to use. To help people out, we put together our “Guide to the ‘Best’ Forehand Grip” which details all the grips and how to find them.  Our conclusion was that there isn’t...

Pressure. It can proceed some of our greatest moments and it can also leave us ruined. Sometimes it makes us feel like the world is about to collapse on us, sometimes it makes us feel as if we can fly. Some of us deal with it better than others. But I can assure you,...

We’ve been trying out a lot of the sub 300g rackets lately, so we thought, why not put our findings into a convenient list? Sub 300g rackets represent a great option for beginners, intermediates, juniors, and even advanced players who need a little extra...