ATP This Week: Shanghai 1000
WTA This Week: Beijing 1000 Week 2
Are Tennis Players The Best Athletes In The World
Why It’s Interesting: This video makes the case for why tennis requires an unmatched combination of speed, strength, endurance and mental focus.
Gill’s Noute: Sam Groth’s 164 MPH serve is… dubious.
The Science Behind A Great Tennis Return
Why It’s Interesting: Ben probably had the most context-rich assessment of what happened in the second Beijing Men’s Semifinal.
Francis Tiafoe Launches Vlog, Foe Real
Why It’s Interesting: There's plenty of personality in this behind-the-scenes look at Tiafoe's US Open, but some of the most interesting moments come when he reflects on his journey. From practicing with borrowed equipment and worn-out shoes as a kid to seeing himself featured in major brand campaigns around New York, Tiafoe offers a reminder of how far he's come.
Bounces Launches New Trivia Game
More: Think Immaculate Grid, but for tennis! New grid-style trivia game challenging fans to name nine ATP/WTA players fitting overlapping categories.
The Slow Death Of Tennis’s Most Beautiful Shot
Why It’s Interesting: A video essay breaking down how the combination of modern equipment, heavier topspin and coaching decisions have diminished the prevalence of the one-handed backhand.
Rafa Jodar Joins The Rolex Family
Leaving You With Former World #8 Radek Stepanek Dancing On StardanceCZ
On The Mailbag Gill Gross answers your questions, including: how should the tennis calendar be fixed, why does Adrian Mannarino beat big hitters, how are ATP rule changes decided, why do we know so little about Jannik Sinner's injury, Flavio Cobolli's hot and cold nature, Ben Shelton's development, could players start switching rackets more aggressively and MORE.
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