The person at every match. The one to give the first hug after a victory. The spouses and partners of professional tennis players are always there to support them no matter what the scoreboard says. With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s time … Continued
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Be Mine?
We made a very scientific quiz about the tennis player you should take out February 14.
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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
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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
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Black History Month: Celebrating African-American Tennis Players
Throughout Black History Month, the MyTennisLessons blog will be paying homage to African-American tennis players who have made major accomplishments in the sport. Today, a look at some of the highlights in black tennis history:
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The 15 Weirdest Tweets Pro Tennis Players Have Favorited
You can tell a lot about your favorite pro tennis players from reading their tweets, but you can tell even more about them from reading the tweets they have favorited. (For those who don’t use Twitter, that means they liked … Continued
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6 Pro Tennis Players to Watch in 2015
The 2015 Australian Open brought attention to many young pro players who had not made deep runs in previous grand slams or who were playing in the main draw of a major tournament for the first time. After watching their performances in … Continued
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The 20 Most Powerful Photos from the Australian Open
The emotion, the defeat and the glory of the Australian Open are best described by the photos taken throughout the event. These are the 20 most powerful images from the tournament. Karolina Pliskova reacts during a third-round loss to Ekaterina … Continued
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Tennis Coach of the Month: Lars N. in Duluth, GA
MyTennisLessons is pleased to announce Lars N. in Duluth, GA, as our tennis coach of the month for January. He is doing a fantastic job teaching his students. We were able to find some time between lessons to ask Lars a few questions. You played at the … Continued
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The 2015 Australian Open in Candid Moments
The Australian Open is one of the most fun tournaments for players. It’s a summer vacation in one of the cultural capitals of the world. From exploring the art scene in Melbourne to meeting Australia’s exotic animal species, the pros … Continued
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