Along with everything else in 2020, tennis has had to adapt in the face of COVID-19. The Australian Open went ahead as normal, Wimbledon was cancelled completely, the US Open went ahead albeit without any spectators, and the French Open has been put back to the end of September. Consequently the clay court season, normally … Read more
In this blog post we’ll take a look at the standard size of a tennis court, whether they should all be the same size and how much total space is required (including the surrounding area). The dimensions of a tennis court are regulated and set out by the International Tennis Federation under rule 1 in … Read more
One of the drawbacks of playing tennis outside in the UK is the unpredictable weather. More often than not it’s windy, and rain can spoil some weekends. As a result, I’m certainly not what you would call a fair weather player. In fact, I’ve learned to adapt to playing tennis with the elements. Otherwise, I’d … Read more
Are dogs allowed on tennis courts? Why do dog owners like their dogs using them? Why do many tennis players not like it? Are tennis courts bad for dogs? In all my years playing tennis on my local courts, I’ve never seen dogs and their dog owners using them. To the best of my knowledge, … Read more
Like any sport, tennis is full of rules. Some are quite obvious, like the ball can only bounce once on each side of the court during a rally, or you have to serve into the service box diagonally opposite to you. However, there are several tennis rules which are less obvious, and many of these … Read more
It’s fair to say a lot of tennis players, in their quest for improvement and progression, spend time researching tennis rackets to find the right one for their game. Some are loyal to particular brands, but it’s important to choose one which is a comfortable weight, and the right sized head to give you sufficient … Read more
As a family, we usually go on holiday about once a year. We often go to Turkey around the end of May as it’s not too hot, not too busy and the sea is already quite warm. However, one thing I miss when I go is playing a bit of tennis. Many hotels have tennis … Read more
If you’re in the market for a tennis racket, usually the main brands which come to mind are Wilson, Babolat, Head and Yonex. However, Dunlop are quietly producing some fine tennis rackets which are popular for recreational and several ATP and WTA pro players. Here are 5 good options for Dunlop tennis rackets for different … Read more
Mia loves to eat out at a cafe or restaurant. It’s a real treat for her and I think it’s because she loves being wined and dined! I have to say my wife and I have rarely faced a situation when a restaurant hasn’t had any high chairs. There have been occasions when there hasn’t … Read more
When I started playing tennis a few years ago, I had no idea what tennis racket to buy. I went to my local sports shop and just grabbed a blue and black one with a ‘W’ in the middle of the string pattern! It just happened to be a Wilson Ultra 105 racket, and I … Read more
