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Will Playing Pickleball Help Your Tennis Game?
Will Playing Pickleball Help Your Tennis Game?

As tennis enthusiasts, we often look for ways to enhance our skills, improve our fitness, and keep our love for the sport alive. With the rise of pickleball—an engaging sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis—many tennis players are asking if playing pickleball will help their tennis games.

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Jannik Sinner Fill The Last Spot For The Quarterfinals At The US Open
Jannik Sinner Fill The Last Spot For The Quarterfinals At The US Open

The world number one, Jannik Sinner, defeated the 14th seed, the American home hope Tommy Paul to secure a spot in the last eight of the US Open. He won the match in straight sets, 7-6(3), 7-6(5), 6-1 taking 2 hours and 42 minutes.

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A Detailed Look At Daniil Medvedev's Tennis Game And Why He Might Be The Most Tactical Player In The World
A Detailed Look At Daniil Medvedev's Tennis Game And Why He Might Be The Most Tactical Player In The World

The former world no. 1 Daniil Medvedev was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. He was born on 11 February 1996 and currently has 20 unique singles titles under his name, including a Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2021. He is currently ranked number 5 on the PIF ATP Rankings. His unorthodox tactics, playing style and technique shocked the tennis world and many thought that he would not go far.

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Is A 16 Or 17 Gauge String Better For Tennis?
Is A 16 Or 17 Gauge String Better For Tennis?

The right equipment can make all the difference on the court. Among the various elements of your racket, tennis strings play a crucial role in your performance. One common question that arises is whether to choose a 16 or 17 gauge string. This decision can affect your game, from power and control to feel and spin potential.

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How Do You Become A Tennis Umpire?
How Do You Become A Tennis Umpire?

Becoming a tennis umpire is an exciting journey that combines a passion for the sport with the responsibility of ensuring fair play during matches. Umpires play a crucial role in tennis, overseeing the flow of the game, making critical decisions, and maintaining the integrity of the competition.

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Barbora Krejčíková Defeats Jasmine Paolini To Claim Maiden Wimbledon Title
Barbora Krejčíková Defeats Jasmine Paolini To Claim Maiden Wimbledon Title

A new champion emerged on the Centre Court at The Championship as the 31st seed Barbora Krejčíková defeated the 7th seed Jasmine Paolini in a tough 3-sets match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in 1 hour and 56 minutes. The Wimbledon title marks Krejčíková’s second Grand Slam title after winning her first at the French Open in 2021.

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Head Extreme MP 2024 Tennis Racket Review
Head Extreme MP 2024 Tennis Racket Review

Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with the Head Extreme MP 2024 Tennis Racket. It's a great option for players who want a versatile racket that excels at groundstrokes and serves. While it may not be the best choice for players who prefer a lot of touch and finesse at the net, its performance in other areas more than makes up for it.

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Is It Better To Have A Light Or A Heavy Tennis Racket?
Is It Better To Have A Light Or A Heavy Tennis Racket?

Choosing the right tennis racket can greatly impact your performance on the court. Whether you opt for a light or heavy racket depends on your playing style, physical strength, and personal preference. I'll help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of both options so you can make an informed decision.

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Which is the Best Tennis Ball in 2024
Which is the Best Tennis Ball in 2024

We tested 4 popular brands of tennis balls to let you know which is the best tennis ball. The 4 brands are: HEAD Tour, Dunlop Australian Open, Slazenger Wimbledon and Dunlop Fort.

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Why You Play Better During Practice Than in Tennis Matches
Why You Play Better During Practice Than in Tennis Matches

If you've ever found yourself wondering why your performance on the practice court doesn't translate to tennis matches, you're not alone. Many tennis players and competitive athletes experience this. I help uncover the reasons behind this common issue and provide actionable tips to help you overcome it.

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The Complete Tennis Workout Guide

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Develop Explosive Leg Strength with these 5 Exercises
Develop Explosive Leg Strength with these 5 Exercises

This is the first video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. We look at 5 simple exercises that can help you develop explosive lower body strength on the tennis court. You will be able to perform these exercises at home with minimal equipment using mostly just your body weight.

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Build Your Lower Body Strength with these 5 Exercises
Build Your Lower Body Strength with these 5 Exercises

This is the second video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. We show you 5 exercises that can help tone your lower body and build strength.

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Improve your Core Strength with these 5 Exercises
Improve your Core Strength with these 5 Exercises

This is the third video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. We go through 5 exercises to strengthen your core muscles so that you will have greater stability and balance on the court. We will focus on the upper and lower abdominal muscles of your core.

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Strengthen your Obliques with these 5 Exercises
Strengthen your Obliques with these 5 Exercises

This is the fourth video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. We go through 5 exercises that can help strengthen your obliques, allowing you to perform more powerful hip rotations, so you can generate "effortless" power.

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Improve your Mobility with these 5 Exercises
Improve your Mobility with these 5 Exercises

This is the fifth video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. In this video, we go through 5 exercises that can help improve your mobility by increasing your range of motion on the court. This reduces your chances of injuries while performing your strokes and techniques.

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Build your Upper Body Strength with these 5 (Compound) Exercises
Build your Upper Body Strength with these 5 (Compound) Exercises

This is the sixth video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. In this video, we go through 5 compound exercises to help build your upper body strength. These exercises aim to improve your endurance and power on the court, allowing you to sustain longer rallies, as well as strike balls with more power.

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Build your Upper Body Strength with these 5 (Accessory) Exercises
Build your Upper Body Strength with these 5 (Accessory) Exercises

This is the seventh video of an 8-part series on strength, conditioning, and mobility. We go through 5 accessory exercises that target specific smaller muscle groups in your body. The muscle groups we will be focusing on can help you hit with more topspin!

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Improve your Agility and Footwork with these 5 Exercises
Improve your Agility and Footwork with these 5 Exercises

In the final video of our 8-part series, we will be going through 5 conditioning exercises that you can do at home to improve your movement as well as performance on the court.

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Coco Gauff Wins The WTA Finals in Riyadh
Coco Gauff Wins The WTA Finals in Riyadh

The top-ranked American battled past Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qin Wen to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh. They played three grueling sets going the way of Gauff, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(2). The match lasted three hours and four minutes, which was the second longest WTA finals match of 2024.

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Jannik Sinner Defeats Novak Djokovic To Win Maiden Shanghai Masters
Jannik Sinner Defeats Novak Djokovic To Win Maiden Shanghai Masters

The world number 1, Jannik Sinner, defeated Novak Djokovic for his maiden Shanghai Masters title. He won the match in straight sets 7-6(4), 6-3 in an hour and 36 minutes. This marks his seventh title of the season, bringing his W-L record to an astonishing 65-6.

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Carlos Alcaraz Comes Back From A Set Down to Win China Open!
Carlos Alcaraz Comes Back From A Set Down to Win China Open!

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz achieves a comeback win over world no. 1 Jannik Sinner at the China Open in Beijing. Alcaraz comes back from a set down to win 6(6)-7, 6-4, 7-6(3) after 3 hours and 21 minutes of gruelling tennis.

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Jannik Sinner Wins The US Open Men’s Singles Title
Jannik Sinner Wins The US Open Men’s Singles Title

World Number 1 and top seed Jannik Sinner came through the final to win his maiden US Open title in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, dispatching the American home hope Taylor Fritz in just 2 hours and 15 minutes. Sinner remained focused during the tournament despite the doping saga.

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Novak Djokovic Cruised Past Radu Albot To Start His Title Defence At The US Open
Novak Djokovic Cruised Past Radu Albot To Start His Title Defence At The US Open

The freshly-crowned Olympic Gold Medalist Novak Djokovic cruised past qualifier Radu Albot in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 in two hours and 7 minutes in the opening round at the US Open. The 24 time Grand Slam champion won his first hard court match since losing to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells earlier this year.

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Jannik Sinner Claims His Fifth Title Of The Season At The Cincinnati Open
Jannik Sinner Claims His Fifth Title Of The Season At The Cincinnati Open

Jannik Sinner defeated Frances Tiafoe who was looking for his maiden Masters 1000 title in straight sets 7-6(4), 6-2 in an hour and 36 minutes to claim his fifth crown of the season. The world number one is perfect in his finals appearance this year.

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Alexei Popyrin Hits Past Sebastian Korda For His Maiden Masters 1000 Final
Alexei Popyrin Hits Past Sebastian Korda For His Maiden Masters 1000 Final

Australian Alexei Popyrin had to play 2 matches in the same day to secure his maiden Masters 1000 Final spot at the Canadian Open in Montreal. He defeated fourth seed Hubert Hurkazc in 2 hours and 47 minutes in the morning and came back in the evening for the semifinal to beat Sebastian Korda in straight sets 7-6(0), 6-3 in an hour and 31 minutes. 

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Novak Djokovic Completes His Career Golden Slam As He Wins His First Olympic Gold Medal In A Thrilling Final Against Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic Completes His Career Golden Slam As He Wins His First Olympic Gold Medal In A Thrilling Final Against Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic finally wins his long-awaited gold medal in Men’s Singles after defeating Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz, in the finals at the Paris Olympics on court Philippe-Chatrier in two thrilling sets 7-6(3), 7-6(2), spanning 2 hours and 50 minutes. 

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Rafael Nadal Survives Tough Test To Set Up A Meeting Against Novak Djokovic In The Second Round Of The Paris Olympics
Rafael Nadal Survives Tough Test To Set Up A Meeting Against Novak Djokovic In The Second Round Of The Paris Olympics

A blockbuster match between the two greats of the sport is set as Rafael Nadal survives a three-set match against Hungarian Marton Fucsovic in the first round at the Paris Olympics. Nadal won 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, taking 2 and a half hours to complete the match. 

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Nuno Borges Gets Pasts The King Of Clay To Secure Maiden ATP Title
Nuno Borges Gets Pasts The King Of Clay To Secure Maiden ATP Title

The seventh seed Portuguese Nuno Borges defeated the 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the finals at the Nordea Open in Bastad to claim his maiden ATP singles title at 27 years old. Borges broke the former champion five times en-route to the title, winning in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 in 88 minutes.

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