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 net, ... Read More

You spend so much time making sure to watch them, let's see how much you know about them. This fun quiz tests your knowledge of tennis ball types, bounce, and ... Read More

Contemporary forehand grips have changed tennis dramatically. The power and topspin you see now would not be possible with the Continental grip of old, and it would be less ... Read More

Novak Djokovic claimed his first Grand Slam title Sunday, defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(2) in the Australian Open men's singles final. Djokovic, the #3 seed, was favored ... Read More

Maria Sharapova defeated Ana Ivanovic 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday to complete a run in which she didn't drop a single set at this year's Australian Open. She wasn't quite ... Read More

Here are some thoughts about Tsonga's brilliance against Nadal, Federer's troubles with Djokovic, and a look ahead to the final. For some great photos of three of the above ... Read More

Ana Ivanovic had never won a set against Venus Williams until Tuesday's Australian Open quarterfinal, when she won two in a row, 7-6(3), 6-4. Venus didn't look quite ... Read More

Despite her seeding at #6, three spots behind Jelena Jankovic, Serena Williams was the favorite going into their Australian Open quarterfinal on Monday. As the defending champ, Serena had ... Read More

Try a challenging, fun quiz on the history of the Australian Open and its greatest players. If you miss a question, it will tell you the correct answer.

Andy Roddick produced 42 aces and 79 winners against Philipp Kohlschreiber Friday night in Melbourne, but Kohlschreiber was too tough from the baseline, prevailing 6-4 3-6 7-6(9) 6-7(3) 8-6, with ... Read More

The Australian Open is using a new Plexicushion court surface for 2008, in place of the Rebound Ace that had come under increasing criticism in recent years because of its ... Read More

These photos of twelve of its most exciting players capture both the power and the elegance of tennis. The accompanying comments should help you learn from what you see. ... Read More

The Australian Open is underway, with men's top seed Roger Federer seeking his third consecutive title and women's top seed Justine Henin hoping to repeat her 2004 triumph. This ... Read More

Learn more about the serve by testing your knowledge of spins, tosses, tactics, and the many other factors that make serving interesting. If you miss a question, the quiz will ... 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 advanced technology.

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

For the majority of one-handed backhand hitters, a worthy goal for the new year would be to improve that stroke. For many two-handers who have never felt entirely comfortable ... Read More

Learn how to correct specific problems with your serve. You'll find solutions for problems with the basic serve and each of the major spin serves.

This game is a lot like tennis on a miniature court. If you don't have a platform court nearby, you can play on a dry area of an empty ... Read More