Visit Benton Park on a random Sunday, and you may hear some unfamiliar sounds to the area: the thwop of a tennis ball connecting with a racket and the squeak of sneakers sliding across courts. In just ...

How well a player can volley often separates the good from the great. Just ask any multiple-time Grand Slam champion. Pat Cash, who built his game around serve-and-volley and won Wimbledon in 1987, ...

At first glance, a tennis ball on the end of a trailer ball hitch looks like a random accessory, but it serves a surprisingly practical purpose. Tow balls are often greased to reduce friction when ...

This article is part of our New York Court Classics series, a special feature produced by The Athletic looking back at classic U.S. Open performances, iconic athletes and timeless moments. The ...

It was September of 1981, and on a windy Saturday afternoon on Louis Armstrong Stadium, Martina Navratilova and Tracy Austin were tied at a set apiece and 6-6 in the third. Everyone knew what that ...

Thinking her tennis ball-obsessed dog would be thrilled with an endless supply, one owner learned the hard way that sometimes less is more. Owner Mackenzie's chocolate Labrador cannot get enough of ...

I'm a tennis professional with over two decades of playing experience and 8 years of coaching under my belt. After graduating from Baylor University as a Division 1 athlete, where I excelled in both ...

WIMBLEDON, England — On Day 4 of Wimbledon, some of the fans who queued up outside the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to see Novak Djokovic take on Dan Evans might have heard a distinctive ...

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Regular health checks, protective gear, and appropriate footwear are crucial for safe play. Adapting gameplay, choosing suitable court surfaces, and prioritizing rest can minimize strain.