Rafael Nadal is one of the most famous names in the history of tennis, having spent more than 10 years at the top of his game, during which time he was known as one of the Big Three. © OSCAR GONZALEX FUENTES / Shutterstock.com Rafael Nadal career: the beginning
Finding suitable exercise in winter can be difficult, especially when the weather is cold and wet. Sure, this doesn’t rule out going to the gym, but this is nowhere near as engaging as playing an actual sport with other people. © Myroslava Malovana / Shutterstock.com So, what options do you
Tennis fashion has evolved over the decades, particularly for female players, whose movement on court was limited in Victorian times by demure ankle-length dresses and corsets. Even male players were constrained by the dress codes of the late 1800s, as they had to wear long trousers and blazers, which prevented
The cream of the world’s tennis players is gearing up for the 2024 US Open – the final Grand Slam championship of the year, which is due to begin later this month. Launched in 1881, the tournament has become one of the big four events on the global tennis circuit,
Former world number one tennis player Andy Murray was given an emotional send-off on Wimbledon’s Centre Court after bowing out of the men’s doubles. He had already announced he wouldn’t be playing in the men’s singles due to not having recovered sufficiently from recent spinal surgery, despite his best efforts
Tennis featured in the first Olympic Games of the modern era in 1896, when British player John Boland won gold medals in the men’s singles and doubles events. Now the sport is about to take centre stage at the Paris Olympics 2024, which start next month. © kovop / Shutterstock.com
An exciting match has spectators on the edge of their seats, especially when one player looks spent and then makes an amazing tennis comeback. We’re lucky enough to have some legendary players in the Open era, who have mustered the physical and mental strength to bounce back from almost certain
Tennis rule changes aimed at speeding up the game to reduce “dead time” during matches are set to be trialled later this month. The proposals include requiring players to start playing the next point within 15 seconds, rather than 25, after a short rally of three shots or less. ©
Tennis has a long and distinguished history dating back to the 12th century, although the first game was significantly different from today’s modern sport. Some 60 million adults and children all over the world play tennis in the 21st century. It’s hard to imagine that this global activity began as
The popularity of pickleball is growing rapidly in the UK as a sport that’s easy to play and suitable for people of all ages and abilities. From its origins in the 1960s as a game children played in the garden, it has turned into an international sport, with fans all
