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What is Guide My Tennis?

Run by an avid tennis enthusiast, player and coach, Guide My Tennis operates with a single purpose. That is providing tennis fans and players with a free portal of tennis knowledge. It’s the perfect place for those looking to enhance their tennis training and playing skills. Guide My Tennis also lets you catch up on the things that are currently happening in the tennis world.

One can consider Guide My Tennis as a one-stop shop for all things related to tennis training and refining both on-court and off-court tennis skills. Here’s more info about your tennis guide.

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Why Should You Play Tennis?

Are you feeling like you’ve hit a brick wall in your tennis training? Do you feel like you have reached your peak and are feeling a bit underwhelmed? Maybe you expected more? Don’t worry, I am here to help guide you on how to get better at tennis.

I am certain that at some point in your life, you have asked yourself “Should I take up this sport?”.

And obviously, your answer was, “Yes, let’s do it!”. I know this is true because if it wasn’t, you wouldn’t be here. You would not be searching for how to get better at tennis.

If you are new to tennis, be warned. You are very likely to fall in love with the sport as soon as you walk on the court!

Many people state that they play tennis because it helps them erase all the stress that accumulates on a normal working day. A great portion also tend to develop a healthy addiction towards the sport.

Here’s why you should consider including tennis as part of your lifestyle. This applies to both beginners, and tennis players who are seeking to take their tennis training to a whole new level.

7 Benefits of Playing Tennis

“For many, tennis is a job. For me it’s a passion. I’m grateful that I can play tennis, enjoy the sport and share it with others.
Sometimes when we find ourselves in a losing streak, we just have to be reminded of how lucky we are to be able to play this beautiful sport.“

Nikolai Micallef | Founder | Guide My Tennis

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right tennis racket can be a daunting task. I suggest that you take a look at my guide on how to choose the right tennis racket for you. But if you want the short answer, you need to consider two important factors. These are the mass of the racket (i.e. how heavy the racket is) and the grip size. These are generally the most important factors to consider if you’re a beginner who wants to dive into the world of tennis.

Individuals who suffer from tennis elbow have a variety of options to pursue. It depends on the level of pain the individual is feeling. Many times, changes to tennis equipment or technique, alongside some therapeutic massage can go a long way to subdue the pain. You can read more about how to deal with tennis elbow here.

Tennis players change sides when the sum of the number of games is odd. So they will change when the score is 1-0, 2-1, 3-0, 3-2 and so on. This is called a changeover. This lasts 90 seconds between games and is extended to 120 seconds when a set ends. This period of time allows tennis players to physically and mentally rest and refresh for the upcoming points.

A standard tennis court is 78 ft / 23.77 m in length. In a doubles match, the court is 36 ft / 10.97 m wide while in a singles match, the tennis court is reduced to 27 ft / 8.23 m wide. The International Federation of Tennis (ITF) also states that for recreational tennis clubs, the running space behind the baseline should be at least 17.98 ft / 5.48 m while the space at the side of the court between the sideline and the fence should be at least 10 ft / 3.05 m. For the pro tour, these dimensions become 21 ft / 6.4 m and 12 ft / 3.66 m respectively.

In today’s tennis world, tennis balls are constructed from a two-piece hollow shell. This shell is made of rubber and its hollowness is filled with pressurised gas. Consecutively, this pressurised ball is covered with either nylon or wool. As per ITF regulation, a tennis ball’s mass should be in the range of 56.0–59.4 g (1.98–2.10 ounces), while the diameter of a tennis ball should be between 6.54–6.86 cm (2.57–2.70 inches)

The Monica Seles incident of 1993 shocked the world and sent ripples through the tennis community. The former no. 1 player, Monica Seles, was attacked during her match with Steffi Graf at Hamburg’s Citizen Cup. Seles was sitting during the changeover and an obsessed Steffi Graf fan attacked Seles in the back with a 9-inch blade. Seles took a long pause from tennis after this incident.

Staying updated with live tennis scores is crucial for any tennis enthusiast. Guide My Tennis recommends using a reliable source for live tennis scores to get real-time updates on matches worldwide. You can easily follow your favourite players and tournaments, whenever, wherever. Here are GMT’s favourite tools:

  • FlashScore
  • LiveScore
  • SofaScore
  • TennisLive