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Background Born in South Africa, and now resident in the USA, Chris Haggard turned pro in 1993. He spent 15 years on the ATP Tour and excelled at doubles to reach career-high No. 19 ranking. Chris stayed in Top 50 for over a decade and won 7 ATP ti…

Background Dennis Ralston was a right-handed, former American tennis legend whose playing career spanned the 1960s and 1970s. After numerous NCAA titles and USC, he won five major doubles crowns and Davis Cup wins for the United States both as a pl…

My name is Joe, and I am, amongst other things, the father of a UK-based junior tennis player called Otto Friedlein. I play tennis myself but have never competed at a high level. I do, however, have extensive experience of being a ‘tennis dad.…

For beginners, it can take time to pick up any sport. Whether it’s tennis, pop tennis, pickleball, or something completely different, the first few months can be tough. It can be easy for new players to get disheartened in the early stage of l…

Every parent wants to see their child prosper in all aspects of their life. It’s natural instinct. As a parent, the pride you feel watching your child succeed is unbeatable. When it comes to sports, including racquet sports, there is a fine li…

No athlete is superhuman, we all suffer our fair share of injuries, the most common being tennis elbow. Despite all the warmups and stretches, that unfortunate niggle can become a lot more serious and see us off the court for some time. Why me…

Having confidence in your own ability is often what separates the best racquet sports players from everyone else. Players with a high level of confidence in their own abilities are likely to be more successful as they enter every match believing tha…

In comparison to a lot of sports, tennis requires an extremely high level of concentration over an extended period. While competing at lower levels, matches will likely be a maximum of 3 sets, however, at Grand Slams, matches are even longer as play…

An individual’s tennis play style will tell you a lot about their personality and the type of person they are off the court. While tennis is a highly physical game and fitness and ability play a key role in success, players who don’t hav…

It’s common knowledge that regular exercise has great benefits on your physical fitness and health, however, the mental health benefits are often overlooked. Getting involved with sport is a fantastic way to help improve an individual’s …

We’ve previously spoken in depth about how vital mental strength is in order to improve a tennis players overall game. The most successful players will balance the amount of time spent working on the mental side of their game against hours spe…

Tennis players of all level will experience a certain level of stress and nervousness when competing. Dealing with this stress and remaining calm can be a difficult thing for new players to learn, but it is vital if they want to succeed and compete …

Setting out a game plan before a match or competition is vital for any tennis player to ensure they are fully prepared for the challenge ahead. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses and how you can utilize these to highlight the weakness …

Anger is an extremely powerful emotion that can be very difficult to control, especially in younger and less experienced players. If you allow your anger to get the better of you it’s highly likely that your chances of success will drop dramat…

What is gamesmanship? Gamesmanship is the use of various tactics (often dubious ad not technically illegal) in an attempt to gain an advantage over your opponent in order to increase your chances of winning the match. Imagine you were down all mat…

When looking to improve the mental side of your game most players and coaches will focus on capitalizing on past successes to help improve your game. However, knowing in tennis means you will lose almost as many times as you win, it is critical that…

We’ve previously spoken in depth about how an individual’s psychology plays a huge role in their ability on the court. The top players are able to control their emotions throughout a match and use them to gain a mental advantag…

Confidence is best defined as the beliefs an individual has towards their own ability to successfully execute a specific task in order to achieve the desired outcome. For example, a tennis player who has confidence in their serve steps up to the lin…

Controlling your emotions throughout a match or competition can often be the difference between winning and losing. No matter your ability, or the ability of your opponent, not being able to control your emotions will more than likely have a negativ…

It is no secret that tennis is one of the most mental sports. Whilst physical fitness and the ability to physically hit shots are crucial, the best tennis players are those that are the toughest in the mind and those who can channel their emotions …