What's Next for Tennis Legend Ana Ivanovic?
LIVESTRONG.COM interviewed tennis legend Ana Ivanovic to get her thoughts on what it means to be a strong woman and what she has planned next in her career.
Read more →Tennis Basics: Rules, Racket Selection and Skills Guide
Tennis net height is strictly regulated for professional and recreational play. Selecting the right beginner racket and understanding the match tiebreaker rules are essential for anyone starting the sport.
Rules for Playing 10-Point Match Tiebreaker in Tennis
Also called super tiebreakers, 10-point match tiebreakers are sometimes used in lieu of a final set when a match becomes tied at one set all or, in the case of a best-of-five-sets match, two sets all. Specific rules must be followed, and the player or doubles team who wins the super tiebreaker wins the match.
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If Your Shoulder Hurts, Can You Still Work Out?
If you are feeling pain in your shoulder, it is probably in your best interest not to continue working out and to instead allow the pain to subside before working out again. Shoulder pains occur from a variety of shoulder injuries, some of which are referred to as "repetitive motion injuries"
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What Is the Perfect Workout Routine for a Tennis Player?
Tennis is a sport that requires a broad fitness regimen. Strength, speed, agility, flexibility and endurance are all athletic building blocks of a tennis athlete. Workout routines designed for tennis need to incorporate training for each of these attributes.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Playing Tennis
Tennis is a lifelong sport, which provides many advantages and benefits for players of all ages. Along with physical, psychological and social benefits, however, come a few disadvantages -- injuries and expenses.
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How to Improve Stamina in Tennis
The way the sport of tennis is played today, it places a lot of physical demands on your body. In order to be successful and compete at your very best, you must have a specific kind of stamina and endurance.
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How to Put a Damper on a Tennis Racket
While many people believe a tennis racket vibration dampener absorbs ball/racket impact shock and helps decrease the effects of tennis elbow, physics reveal this isn't true.
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How to Find Out My Tennis Skill Level
In the U.S., amateur tennis players follow the National Tennis Rating Program. This provides clear guidelines for all skill levels, ranging from beginner to advanced and even pro. The system was developed to ensure that players are evenly matched and competing against others of the same skill level.
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Tennis Rules for When the Ball Hits a Player
Tennis presents a variety of situations where a player can get hit by the ball. Each scenario has clearly defined rules on how to score the point.
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Difference in Sizes Between Lacrosse Ball & a Tennis Ball
At first glance, there is not a large difference in size between a lacrosse ball and a standard tennis ball. However, a standard tennis ball is a little bit larger, and the lacrosse ball is typically heavier. Many more significant differences are evident when you compare junior tennis balls to lacrosse balls.
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Can You Wear Tennis Shoes to Go Hiking?
Walking for an extended amount of time or distance through woods or across country is called hiking. Hiking is a form of recreation giving participants the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature.
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The Best Ways to Clean Suede & Leather Tennis Shoes
Keep your suede or leather tennis shoes looking their best with regular cleanings. Pick the right cleaning tools and products and treat your tennis shoes to a nice scrub. You'll loosen and remove dirt and debris that stick to leather and suede and prevent your shoes from getting stained or discolored.
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How Does Newton's Laws of Motion Interact With Tennis?
When you watch tennis, or any other sport, you're watching a demonstration of physics, just with more cheering than the typical physics experiment. Central to the action are the three laws of motion described in 1687 by Sir Isaac Newton, the Grand Slam champ of pre-industrial science.
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Does Temperature Affect How High a Tennis Ball Will Bounce?
If you are looking to add a bit of friendly sabotage to your tennis opponent’s game, consider popping a few of his tennis balls in the freezer beforehand. When a tennis ball’s temperature changes, the ball’s gas-filled core undergoes an interesting reaction.
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The Best-Rated Women's Tennis Rackets
Designed to complement a player’s strengths, a tennis racket can increase performance when selected for its characteristics that highlight power, control and comfort. The best tennis rackets allow a natural forehand swing, with a loose relaxed arm.
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Why Do Tennis Balls Have Numbers?
Over the years, the numbers on tennis balls have caused much speculation about their intended purpose.
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What Are Tennis Balls Made Out Of?
From the pressurized rubber core to the felt covering, man-made materials make up most parts of a tennis ball. In some cases, recycled PET plastics are used to make the felt that covers tennis balls.
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General Rules & Regulations for Tennis
Understanding the general rules and regulations of tennis is a first step to enjoying a sport you can play all year-round, with minimal equipment and just one other person. While there are slight rules variations between amateur and professional tennis, the object of the game is the same at all levels.
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What Are the Materials Used to Make a Tennis Racket?
While playing tennis requires patience, physical strength and endurance, it also requires a key piece of equipment: the tennis racket. Early tennis rackets were made of wood. Over time, tennis racket technology has radically changed.
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What to Wear When Playing Tennis
Tennis fashion has changed dramatically since the early 20th century, when trousers, cotton shirts and full-length dresses were the norm. Now, players can choose from a variety of technologically advanced clothing to help manage weather conditions.
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