Does watching Federer, Gonzales, Blake, and Haas make you want to learn a one-handed backhand? Or, are you inspired by the two-handers like Sharapova and Serena Williams? This ... Read More

Roger Federer claimed his tenth Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open today, defeating Fernando Gonzales 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4. Roger became the first player to win a ... Read More

Fernando Gonzales and Roger Federer both displayed such brilliant tennis in their semifinals that they overwhelmed their opponents, Tommy Haas and Andy Roddick, respectively. If they sustain that level ... Read More

Serena Williams saved her best for last at the 2007 Australian Open. Having reached the final mostly on determination and the strength of her serve, she got everything working ... Read More

Top seed Maria Sharapova (photos) was expected to make the women's singles final at the Australian Open this year, but few expected her to be facing Serena Williams, who, having ... Read More

Fernando Gonzales has reached the semifinals of the Australian Open largely on the strength of one of the best forehands in tennis, which he hits with an exceptional mix of ... Read More

If you've been watching the Australian Open, you've probably heard a lot of talk about the speed of the courts. In this FAQ, you can learn all about what ... Read More

When the temperature tops 100 degrees, as it did in Maria Sharapova's first round match at Rod Laver arena Tuesday, most of us will head for water instead of asphalt ... Read More

The Australian Open runs January 15 -28 this year. This profile of the tournament includes a discussion of the factors that favor certain types of players, and it links ... Read More

Test your knowledge of the effects of string type and stringing choices on racquet performance, arm safety, and stroke production. If you miss a weave, the quiz will let ... Read More

The commentators at tournaments like the Australian Open usually assume that the viewers know all kinds of tennis terminology. If some of the terms pertaining to the pro tours ... Read More

Stop-action photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the forehand drop shot. A good drop shot can be a huge advantage against certain types of opponents, such ... Read More

With the first major of 2007 only ten days away, now is a good time to recall who faded in 2006; who held steady; and who surged, perhaps auguring more ... Read More

Find answers on the ten different spin serves, including topspin, twist, and slice. Topics inlcude which spins are best for first and second serves and which work best against ... Read More

Learn how to win more tennis matches with better strategies and tactics at the beginner through early intermediate levels. You'll find most of these idea both easy to ... Read More