The smash is a hugely important shot to have in tennis, with some players boasting better ability in that area than others. Much like a serve, the tricky skill requires a full, outstretched arm and ...

Roger Federer ushered in a golden era of men’s tennis during his glittering career. Armed with a one-handed backhand, the Swiss star became the first to break Pete Sampras’ record of 14 Grand Slam ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. The U.S. Open promotes tennis as the “world’s ...

With his latest victory, Alcaraz has once again entered the history books. By winning his 14th consecutive match to start the year, Carlos Alcaraz, at the age of 22, has already beaten Stan Wawrinka’s ...