Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the twist serve. The twist is one of the two kick serves used most often as a second serve in advanced ... Read More

The first objects to strike a tennis ball were as primitive as could be. Trace the evolution of the racquet from the earliest pre-racquets through today's high tech.

Cooler weather increases the importance of getting your muscles warm and loose before you start playing. This sequence of footwork drills makes a great warmup, and it will improve ... Read More

For the Northern Hemisphere, summer is ending, but the need to protect yourself from the sun out on the tennis court isn't. The early fall sun still has some ... Read More

Whether you're playing high-school tennis or the fall senior league right now, one of the more trying parts of the game can be an opponent's (and sometimes a partner's) misunderstanding ... Read More

Whether it's fall or spring where you are, it'll probably be getting windier over the next few weeks. Learn how to use the wind to your advantage. If ... Read More

Here, tennis parents can learn about lessons for their kids, choosing a racquet or a good pro, practicing, motivating, and more. Junior players will find this of interest, too.

Many players adopt rather awkward techniques to make up for a mis-match between their grips and their points of contact or stances. Photos illustrate this comparison of the ideal ... Read More

Test your knowledge of the various spin serves and their tosses. This fun quiz grades itself and shows you the correct answer when needed.

Find fixes for specific problems with your forehand. Tips include adjustments to correct hitting long, wide, and into the net.

In women's singles, Maria Sharapova defeated Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4, 6-4. Sharapova was helped greatly in this tightly fought match by an impressive 72% first-serve percentage. In men's singles, ... Read More

When you watch Justine Henin-Hardenne and Maria Sharapova face off in the 2006 US Open women's singles final, you'll see a few major contrasts between the two players and their ... Read More

James Blake had a great run at this US Open -- until he ran into Roger Federer, who is arguably the best player we've ever seen. To test your ... Read More

Tennis balls have bounced from their starring role on the courts to a major ad campaign on US television. Here's all you've always wanted to know about the types, ... Read More

On the US Open's hard courts, the most effective second serve by far is the twist, a heavy kick serve that also jumps to the receiver's left when delivered by ... Read More

As you watch Andre Agassi in this, his last professional tournament, observe his unsurpassed mastery of the skill that has been largely responsible for his success: taking the ball early, ... Read More

Try to weave your way through ten questions about US Open history. The questions tend to be challenging, but if you know the major historical landmarks and records for ... Read More