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The original tennis academy star pulls no punches about the ATP's middle class

He upsets me in some ways.

No Sweat

For too long, the sport has allowed the relationship between players and ballpersons to go unregulated. At this point, it’s an unwritten rule that the ballpersons must do whatever the pros tell them. The most obvious—and gross—example is towel-fetching.

Coaching In The Bigs

Understanding, rather than demanding, is essential to a successful partnership

Oracle's Grants Are Difference-Makers For Aspiring Players

Larry Ellison gets the photo-ops at Indian Wells, but away from the camera, Oracle’s commitment to U.S. tennis has begun to bear fruit

Why You May Want To Consider Switching Your Racquets!

The same can be said about Novak Djokovic, who recently began his 10th consecutive year playing with a Head frame in triumphant style, winning his seventh Australian Open and 15th Grand Slam title. Before this decade of dominance, Djokovic swung a Wilson, which he used to win his first major title at the 2008 Australian Open.

A Perfect Match

ACEing Autism’s inspiring growth is a reflection of its active participants and committed leaders.

An Inspirational Journey

Despite being born with a physical disability, Roger Crawford found a way to excel at the sport he loves.

The Historic Slam Moves Into The 21st Century

Catching up with its fellow Slams, Roland Garros is embarking on an ambitious plan to expand its grounds in Paris, and its brand around the world

5 Tips To Improve Your Second Serve

The second serve is the most important stroke for a junior to develop. Here’s how to do it

The French Connection

Appreciating Rafa’s remarkable record at Roland Garros

Petra Kvitova Is More Than A Crowd Favourite In Paris

Horrifying circumstances led to Petra Kvitova’s “second career.” More than two years after a life-changing incident, the Czech is more than just a sentimental favorite at the French Open

Resolving Your Rules Questions And Quarrels

Your Rules Questions And Quarrels

Sloane Stephens Gears Up To Defend Her Title

In the twelve months since her unexpected breakthrough at Flushing Meadows, Sloane Stephens has revealed plenty about herself, with plenty of drama along the way

Juan Martin del Potro Is Back and Ready To Conquer New York

Healthy as ever and playing some of the best tennis of his career, Juan Martin del Potro arrives at his favorite Grand Slam tournament in title-winning form

Coast To Coast

Fan favorite Naomi Osaka’s Indian Wells triumph could foreshadow something grander in New York City

The Most Influential Players, Innovators and Leaders Over 50 Years of The US Open

In the five decades since the first US Open, these are the players, innovators and newsmakers whose contributions have helped make it one of our nation’s essential sporting events

Resolving Your Rules Questions & Quarrels

Certainly not. Rule 16, on how the service is delivered, says nothing about how many balls you can hold in your hand, as long as you’re only tossing one of them.

Coaching In The Bigs

After working with two all-time greats in their primes, a coach transitions to a developing player

Vamanda Anisimova Has Found Success In The Pros At 17

Amanda Anisimova has found success in the pros at 17. Just wait until she realizes her full potential

Tennis' Helpful Handicap

From pros to joes, UTR is a new system to assess play

Masters Make Majors

Why March means a lot to Federer’s Wimbledon hopes

Court of Appeals

Resolving your rules questions and quarrels

Drop of Wisdom

Align your body and mind to succeed on the court, no matter your age

Where the Stars Shine Brightest

Desert Smash, a celebration of celebrity, charity and tennis, is ready for its close up​​​​​

Tracy Austin On Tennis' New Stars

The American reached the US Open quarterfinals at 14, and won the title two years later. At 17, she became No. 1.

A 39-Year-Old Venus Williams Still Commands Respect

At 39, Venus Williams still commands the same type of respect, on and off the court, that she has throughout her exemplary career

Ask The Expert

A former Indian Wells finalist and Miami champion, this recently retired Polish pro will be missed by many

The Arthur And Arthur Show

The personal journeys of Arthur Ashe and Arthur “Bud” Collins converged at the 1968 US Open, and the sport was never the same

Tips To Play Tennis In Relaxed Way

Tennis matches are stressful. We all want to win them, but the outcome is uncertain. But unlike all that can go wrong in a match, rituals are entirely under a player’s control. Concentrating on a simple, controllable and repeatable sequence of actions reduces fearful thinking and helps you relax.

The Evolution And Lasting Impact Of On Court Accessories

Accessories make the outfit. That applies on the court, too. Today’s era of tennis fashion may be defined by the looks of Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer, but a look back at the history of tennis accessories shows that what Suzanne Lenglen, Helen Wills-Moody, Arthur Ashe and Andre Agassi wore continues to play a role in the game’s ever-changing aesthetics.