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How to Bounce Back From a Big Loss

Sooner or later, everyone loses a big match. The sign of a true champion, however, is how well you bounce back from defeat.

Backboards: The Perfect Practice Partner

With the proper motivation and attitude, backboards and hitting walls can be a great tennis conditioning buddy and practice partner.

Tennis Video Tips

Whether you need to rework your backhand or improve your serve, 12-year pro veteran Gilad Bloom offers practical advice on a variety of tennis fundamentals.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Hard-Court Game

Fresh from an Olympic gold medal win, Rafael Nadal is setting his sights on the U.S. Open. Here are seven tips from the new world No. 1 for dominating the hard courts.

Fit for Tennis, Fit for Life

No matter what level of tennis you play, addressing these five components of overall fitness will help you enjoy the game and remain injury-free.

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5 Things You Can Learn From Federer and Nadal

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's efforts to be the No. 1 in the world have resulted in some of the best matches in tennis history. Here are five things you can learn from each player to help take your game to a higher level.

Win the Match After Losing Your Lead

Losing your lead doesn't have to result in your losing the match. Here are tips for making the psychological factors that may cause you to lose your lead work to your advantage.

10 Steps to a Better Grass Game

Although the availability of grass tennis courts has declined dramatically over the years, it is still one of the most interesting surfaces for tennis. Here are ten tips for getting the most out of your next match on grass.

7 Tips for Playing on Clay

Clay is dirty, unpredictable and can leave you face down in the dust. In short, some of the best tennis out there. To help you adjust to the nuances of clay courts, here are seven strategies for perfecting your slide game.

Billie Jean King is one of many tennis greats who got their start playing tennis in public parks. Photo: Bob Martin/Allsport

Tennis Begins in Public Parks

From Billie Jean King to Chris Evert, many pro careers began in America's public parks. Help celebrate this tradition by competing in the 82nd Annual National Public Parks Tennis Championships.

7 Steps to a Better Slice Serve

The serve is the single most important shot in the game of tennis. Here are seven tips for a wide slice serve that can help secure match point.

Clocked at 155 mph, Andy Roddick has the fastest serve recorded in pro tennis. Photo: Al Bello/Getty

10 Tips for Faster Serves

In today's high-intensity game of speed and spin, your serve is your best offense. Here are 10 tips for serves with some ace-laced power.

Five-time campus champions Texas A&M hopes to repeat their win in 2008. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Tennis Club.

Tennis a Grand Slam On College Campuses

Declining to play college varsity doesn't mean your tennis career has to end. Just ask five-time Tennis On Campus champions Texas A&M.

USTA Flex Leagues Offer Tennis on Your Terms

Flex Leagues put you in control of your game. The new alternative to traditional leagues offer all the thrills and excitement of competitive tennis, with schedules tailored to fit your lifestyle.

A lot has changed in tennis since the days of Ken Rosewall, when wooden rackets were the standard. Photo: Getty Sports

The Extra Inch That Changed the Game

A lot has changed since the days of Australian great Ken Rosewall. Is today's power game of speed and spin a direct result of the change from the wooden racket?

Racket Tech: How to Know When to Restring

It's hard to hone your swing when your string density is constantly changing. Follow this guide for keeping your strings--and your game--consistently tight.

Pete Sampras is one of many of tennis' greats who played The Ojai as an amateur. Photo: Getty Sports

The Ojai Celebrates 108th Annual Event

Since 1899, The Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament has been the competition of choice for amateur tennis in the U.S. Find out why many of tennis' greats like Pete Sampras started here.

Vania King is one of several rising stars who received a wild card into the 2008 Pacific Life Open qualifiers.

Wild Cards Offer Golden Ticket to the Pros

With the third annual Pre-Qualifying event taking place at the Pacific Life Open, the question is posed: Are you good enough to beat the world's best?

10 Fit Tips from the Pros

While professional players have the luxury of full-time trainers and massage therapists, the average player has to rely on common sense and a few introductory lessons for staying healthy on the courts.

10 Strategies for Successful Matches

From warm up to match point, here are 10 strategies for outplaying your opponent.

The point of Cardio Tennis isn't winning, it's about having fun and getting a good workout.

Cardio Tennis Serves Up a Great Workout

Tennis with a twist. That's what Cardio Tennis, or exer-tennis, is all about. The program is a new effort by the Tennis Industry Association and the United States Tennis Association to show that there can be more to tennis than matches.

Guide to Finding a Tennis Coach

Picking a good tennis coach may be the single most important factor in determining your kid's interest and long-term dedication to the sport.

John Isner enjoyed a successful college tennis career before turning pro in 2007. Photo: Getty Sports

Guide to Playing College Tennis

So you want to play college tennis? Follow this guide from the USTA to help understand the recruiting process.

NTRP: What's in a Number?

Whether you're interested in competitive league play or a simple pick-up game, the first step in determining your playing level is to rate your game using these USTA guidelines.

Tennis players are encouraged to drink 17 to 20 ounces of water within two hours of their match.

Nutrition and Hydration Tips for Tennis

For a well-rounded training program, don't neglect your diet. Here are nutrition and hydration tips for sustaining a strong third set.

The playing-the-score approach worked very well for Andre Agassi, who often finished matches quickly after winning the first set.

Playing the Score vs. Playing the Point

The playing-the-score approach took Andre Agassi to the top of the pro tennis circuit. Find out which strategy can improve your game.

In addition to preventing injury and enhancing on-court performance, strength training also increases muscular endurance.

Strength Training for Young Players

In addition to preventing injury and enhancing on-court performance, strength training also increases muscular endurance. Here are some safe and effective core exercises appropriate for young players.

Two-time beach tennis USA National Men's Champion Phil Whitesell is helping to grow the sport. Photo: Beach Tennis USA.

When Tennis Meets the Beach

What happens when you combine the fast-paced sport of tennis with sun, sea and sand? Beach tennis--the hottest thing to hit the U.S. since the tango.

Andre Agassi was one of the best in the sport at return of serve. Photo: Clive Brunskill

Securing Wins With Return of Serve

When on the defensive, it helps to have a game plan. Here are winning strategies for one of the least-practiced shots in tennis: the return of serve.


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