When you live in one of the colder parts of the Northern Hemisphere, the Australian Open comes at a particularly welcome time. Just seeing a sunny, hot place takes ... Read More

It's unusual to see two beautiful one-handed backhands contesting for a Grand Slam wonen's singles final. If Justine and Amelie have inspired you, this FAQ should help you pursue ... Read More

All four of this year's Australian Open singles finalists have good all-court skills. Here are a few tips on how to beat this tough type of opponent.

A fun, challenging quiz on the history of the Australian Open tennis tournament and its greatest players.

The courts are playing slower than usual in Melbourne. In this FAQ, you'll gain some insight into which types of players should benefit.

You'll probably notice that kick serves work well in the Australian heat, especially with the courts playing relatively slow. This FAQ places the two kick serves in perspective ... Read More

Photos and animation illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the backhand drop volley.

Test your knowledge of court positioning for singles and doubles.

How to fix specific problems with your forehand.

A fun, challenging quiz on tennis racquet balance, weight, swingweight, stringing patterns, power, sweet spots, and construction.

Answers to your questions about the basics of serving in tennis, including stance, grip, toss, point of contact, and the serve swing for first and second serves.

Video clip of a windmill or sky hook overhead smash, with instructional comments on strategic uses, grips, footwork, backswing, swing, point of contact, and follow-through.