Tennis

John Isner's star has risen lately (finally catching up with the rest of him) and may be rising still. These photos of John Isner hitting forehands, backhands, serves, and a volley illustrate explanations of his distinctive game.

Find answers to the key questions you should consider when buying a new racquet or assessing the suitability of your old one. Included are explanations of common terms used in racquet reviews and sales literature.

Which sisters on the WTA Tour both improved their rankings between last week and this week, one by one spot, the other by three?

While the ranking order in the ATP top ten remained the same, which player in that group lost the most ranking points between last week and this week?

Try to weave your way through ten doubles strategy and tactics questions with as few steps as possible. Knowing where to be and what to do is more crucial in doubles than in singles.

Stop-action photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the forehand on the rise. Hitting on the rise offers both physical and tactical advantages, but it requires excellent timing and positioning.

Which nation doubled its number of players in the ATP top ten between last week and this week?

Who is the highest-ranked WTA player this week whose ranking has improved since last week?

You have two main choices of grip systems for volleys--and then several options that won't work well, including one that many players use without realizing it.

We've all been told to give the ball our utmost attention. Perhaps we'll do better once we realize what an interesting little thing it is.

Who is the highest-ranked Grand-Slam champion whose ranking on the WTA Tour this week has improved since last week?

Which ATP Tour player dropped out of the top ten between last week and this week?

Try a fun quiz on tennis racquets. Its questions are those you should ask to help your arm, your game, and/or your buying decision.