The combination of the increased stiffness of modern rackets and the tendency for tennis balls to have become harder has led to an increased shock transmission from the racket to the player, which is ...

In other words, to cheat. The basic idea was to make a tennis ball that would start spinning at the push of a button, rather than by skillful wielding of a racket: a spinning ball that flies ...

Ed. Note: This edition of Play Smart was published in partnership with XXIO. Having a square clubface at impact is crucial if you want to hit the ball straight. If you’re a few degrees open or ...

Terence Atmane has had another stunning court moment as this time the world No. 136 sent his racket flying across the court during a moment of frustration at the Guangzhou Challenger.

The sport’s manufacturers brace for the impact of the new tariffs and their ripple effects on players and the broader market.