How do tennis stars look so great when they’re sweating on the court or giving interviews after 3 hours in the sun? At the U.S. Open, the secret lies in stylist Julien Farel’s pop-up salon in Arthur Ashe Stadium, where … Continued
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Frames and Overheads: DIY Tennis Decor
Do you have dead tennis balls and wooden rackets lying around? Instead of throwing them out, recycle them in a way that can beautify your home and show houseguests your love for tennis! Try these simple do-it-yourself ideas to add … Continued
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Rogers Cup City Showdown: Toronto vs. Montreal
Tennis’ biggest names are in Canada this week competing in the Rogers Cup, but us fans south of the border will have to choose between Montreal and Toronto, where the ATP and WTA tournaments are taking place respectively. We couldn’t … Continued
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Tennis: The Mario Way
Last Friday some of the MyTennisLessons staff swapped their rackets for video game controllers to test our skills at Mario Tennis, a 2000 video game developed by Camelot and Nintendo 64. Today we reveal the winners and losers at Mario … Continued
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College Q & A: Avery Schober, Sewanee: the University of the South
MyTennisLessons caught up with rising sophomore at Sewanee: the University of the South Avery Schober, of Dallas, Texas, about his experience playing college tennis. Among other things, we were curious as to what advice Avery had for players with aspirations of reaching … Continued
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The Banana Blog: Do Bananas Have Appeal?
“To be honest, I think bananas are a pathetic fruit.” — Andy Murray Whether sliced up on peanut butter toast, mixed into a smoothie or eaten plain, bananas have been a staple in the tennis player’s diet for decades, especially … Continued
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Have a Ball at D.C.’s Restaurants, Concerts and Festivals
Washington, D.C. is one of the nation’s top tourist destinations, so we don’t have to tell you to visit the Washington Monument or White House when making a trip there this week for the Citi Open. Instead, we’ll give you … Continued
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Top 50 Cutest Tennis Dogs
Ruff morning? Take a look at the Top 50 Cutest Tennis Dogs (listed in no particular order). Guaranteed to brighten your day. Photos via Pinterest 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. … Continued
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Instructor of the Month: Ken D. in Old Bridge, NJ
We at MyTennisLessons are excited to announce Ken D. in Old Bridge, NJ, as our instructor of the month for July. He is doing a fantastic job teaching his students. We were able to find some time between lessons to ask Ken a … Continued
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How To Throw A Tennis-Themed Party
Your son won his first tennis match. It’s your tennis fanatic sister’s birthday. You’re celebrating the start of the U.S. Open. Whatever the reason for throwing a party this summer, make it a tennis-themed one! Let MyTennisLessons serve as your … Continued
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