Roger Federer can secure his status as the greatest male player in the history of tennis by winning Roland Garros (the French Open) in 2007. Standing in his way, ... Read More

On soft surfaces like the red clay of Roland Garros, drop shots and drop volleys work especially well. Photos and animation illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit ... Read More

If you love long rallies with great groundstroke angles and lots of interesting uses of spin, you'll be watching more TV than usual for two weeks starting Monday. Here ... Read More

Learn more about the serve by testing your knowledge on such topics as tosses and the various serve spins. If you miss a question, the quiz will show you ... Read More

Stop-action photos illustrate this lesson on how to hit the two-handed backhand on the rise. Learning to hit on the rise can require serious effort for many players, but ... Read More

Find answers to your questions about doubles positioning and strategy. Topics include roles of the server, the receiver, and the partner of each.

A video clip illustrates this lesson on the windmill or sky hook overhead. Instructional comments include strategic uses, grips, footwork, and the swing.

Test your knowledge of the grips used for the major strokes in tennis. Questions include the best choices for various types of forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, and overheads.

Find answers to your questions on how to get started playing tennis. Beginners will find help on the best racquets, balls, and shoes to buy; when and how to ... Read More

Meeting the ball as high as possible on your serve makes a huge difference, but many players habitually meet the ball as much as three feet too low. Here ... Read More

Test your knowledge of the effects of string type and stringing choices on racquet performance, arm safety, and stroke production. Stringing makes a big difference in the way ... Read More

Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the forehand topspin lob. If you get a good topspin lob over the reach of an opponent who's at the ... Read More

Find answers to the questions you should ask when shopping for or customizing your racquet. Topics include racquet weight, balance, length, materials, cost, stringing, stability, and more.

These four players most profoundly shaped the way tennis is played today. Are the initials R.L., I.L., M.N., and C.E. enough for you to guess who they are?