Sure, you can get your tennis news from Sports Illustrated or ESPN, but those guys are still talking about football when the season’s long over. If you really want to stay up-to-date on tennis, these are the six blogs you … Continued
Hook ‘Em: MyTennisLessons Cheers on UT Tennis
Last Friday, the MyTennisLessons team took a field trip to Weller Indoor Tennis Center in Austin to watch the University of Texas men’s tennis team take on the University of North Carolina. We were pretty excited to see some elite college … Continued
10 Reasons to Subscribe to the MTL Newsletter
Can’t get enough of The MTL Blog? Now you can get it delivered straight to your inbox every Tuesday along with tennis trivia, tips and coupon codes. We don’t think you’ll need much more convincing to subscribe after reading the … Continued
Your Relationship with Your Doubles Partner Explained by The Office
All tennis players know the relationship between doubles partners is a bond unlike any other. Sometimes you work perfectly together and other times you get annoyed with each other, but you always have your partner’s back. It’s only appropriate to explain … Continued
Jacksonville: Where Tennis Players Retire
Are you ready to retire and play tennis all day? I once had a glimpse of the post-retirement lifestyle when at 13, I went with a friend to visit her grandmother who lived in a 50-plus community in Jacksonville, Florida. … Continued
10 Reasons You Should Be in Florida Right Now
This is a weather map of the United States for Feb. 17, 2014. Literally the only place you want to be right now is Florida. Because … 1. You could be playing tennis at Boca Raton Resort & Tennis … Continued
Tennis, the Presidential Sport
Whether as a recreational activity or means to fundraise, playing tennis has been enjoyed and encouraged by many U.S. presidents throughout history. First ladies, too, have used the sport to promote causes ranging from women’s rights to physical fitness. Since … Continued
Know Your U.S. Tennis Organizations
Tennis fans frequently recognize professional players, past and present, for being leaders, innovators and role models in the sport. But often we forget those behind the scenes of the organizations that promote and develop the game we love. It’s important … Continued
The Tennis Player’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Andy Murray admits he’s not one to make grand gestures on Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give that special someone a gift this Saturday. Forgo the traditional chocolates and roses for something that’s more up your tennis player’s … Continued
10 African-American Tennis Players Who Inspired Us
Continuing our celebration of Black History Month, here are 10 past and present African-American tennis players who have made a mark on professional tennis. Althea Gibson 1927-2003 Gibson’s career began on the streets of Harlem where she learned to play … Continued