Tennis

Tennis, which is also referred to as lawn tennis, is a popular international racket-and-ball sport on both recreational and competitive levels. It is played on an indoor or outdoor court and consists of two players or two teams of couples hitting a rubber ball back and forth over a net within the boundaries of the opposite side of the court. Variations of tennis include squash, badminton, racquetball, paddle tennis, platform tennis, and table tennis. This section features articles on how to play tennis for beginners, tennis rules and regulations, tennis scoring system, famous tennis players and tennis news.
  • How to Become a Ball Boy/Girl in Tennis
    You can make an appearance in a major tennis championship even if you are not too good at playing tennis. How? Just become a ball boy/girl! This Buzzle article will tell you how to become one.
  • US Open 2011 Dates
    The last Grand Slam of the year, the US Open is all set to get underway in just a few days. For the non tennis fans, this article will give you the US Open 2011 dates, so that you don't miss out on any of the action from Flushing Meadows...
  • Who Will Win the 2011 US Open?
    The US Open 2011. And Novak Djokovic. Need we say more. Everyone is wondering if the Serb can continue his golden run and lift the final Grand Slam of the year...
  • The Story of Wimbledon
    Wimbledon is termed as one of the greatest tennis championships. Want to know the past events that took place at Wimbledon? If you are a tennis lover, then you ought to read this.
  • Basic Tennis Shots
    Interested in knowing more about all the basic tennis shots, so that you can either enjoying watching the game in a better way or kick-start your training sessions? Then the paragraphs ahead are a must-read.
  • Lawn Tennis Rules
    The lawn tennis rules and regulations presented in the article should help understand the game in a better manner. One can follow the game with interest by obtaining proper knowledge of these rules.
  • Learn How to Play Tennis
    The instructions to learn how to play tennis for beginners are presented in short, in this article. One should find the information to be useful from the point of learning the basics.
  • Simple Tennis Rules
    Tennis is a wonderful sport which can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages. Find some simple tennis rules mentioned in the article below.
  • Australian Open 2011 Draw
    The draw for the 2011 Australian Open was declared on Friday, and let's take a quick look at where the top 4 men players stand, and their respective portion of the draw...
  • How to Serve in Tennis
    Here is a quick guide for those who want to learn how to serve in tennis. Read the article to master the serve!
  • Australian Open 2011 Dates
    For those of you who are looking forward to the new tennis season, the Australian Open 2011 dates should bring back that smile to your face...
  • Wimbledon 2011 Dates
    Everyone who watches tennis will probably know what Wimbledon is, and will be eager to know the Wimbledon dates for 2011, if they are not aware of it already....
  • ATP Tennis Rankings - 2010
    With the 2010 tennis season coming to a close, here is a look at how the players performed at the various tournaments that the ATP had to offer, and how it affected their rankings in 2010...
  • Tennis Rules for Beginners
    Looking for information on tennis rules for beginners? This article should be of some help. Read on for some basics on the game.
  • Learn to Play Tennis
    Want to learn to play tennis? Not a problem! All you need is determination, grit and passion! Scroll down to know more about tricks of the grass court and clay court.
  • How to Play Tennis for Beginners
    The various aspects of tennis are dealt with, in this article. Information on how to play tennis for beginners can be found in short, through paragraphs presented below. It should prove to be of some help, at least for newbies.
  • Longest Tennis Match
    Did you know that the longest tennis match in the history of this sport lasted for a whole 11 hours and 5 minutes? Given below are the details of this interesting match which went down the history as the longest match of tennis ever played.
  • US Open 2010: Nadal and Clijsters Champions
    Rafael Nadal and Kim Clijsters won the men's singles and women's singles events respectively in the recently concluded US Open 2010...
  • Doubles Tennis Rules
    Before you begin playing doubles in tennis, it's essential to know all the tennis rules and regulations for doubles. Here's an article which makes understanding doubles tennis a bit simpler.
  • US Open 2010: Day 10 Results
    Key matches were played on day 10 of the US Open 2010, a day which also featured the last women's singles quarterfinals...
  • US Open 2010: Day 9 Results
    The women's singles quarterfinals were the highlight of the 9th day of play in the US Open 2010 at the USTA courts in New York...
  • US Open 2010: Day 8 Results
    Day 8 of the US Open 2010 saw some interesting matches, and with the tournament reaching the end stages, the tennis action is simply unbelievable...
  • US Open 2010: Day 7 Results
    The weekend of tennis from the US open 2010, was, exciting to say the least, and yet, predictably, some more big names lost the chance to move into the second week of the final grand slam of the year...
  • US Open 2010: Day 5 Results
    With play moving into day 5 of the US Open 2010, it seemed to be a better day for the higher ranked seeds, with just the solitary upset in the day's play...
  • US Open 2010: Day 4 Results
    Upsets, upsets and more upsets was the name of the game on the 4th day of the US Open 2010...
  • US Open 2010: Day 3 Results
    Day 3 of the US Open 2010 was a shocking day for the seeds, with many of the seeds failing to go past the 1st and second rounds of the last Grand Slam of the year....
  • US Open 2010: Day 2 Results
    Still more seeds fell on the second day of the US Open 2010, with as many as 4 seeds in the women's event falling prey as well...
  • Basic Tennis Rules
    One of the most sought after sport, tennis is a favorite sports for many. The basic tennis rules if known, will make the game easier to play and watch. Read on to know more about this fascinating game.
  • US Open 2010: Day 1 Results
    Fernando Gonzalez and Lleyton Hewitt were the only upsets on Day 1 of the US Open 2010, with the rest of the seeds in the men's event progressing to round two...
  • US Open 2010 Begins Today
    The US Open 2010, the last of the 4 Grand Slams of the year, is all set to make an exciting start later today, and day one action features many of the seeds playing...
  • US Open 2010 Seeds Declared
    The final Grand Slam of the year, the 2010 US Open is all set to start on Monday 29th August, and here are the seeding for the tournament...
  • US Open 2010 Draw Announced
    The much awaited final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open 2010, is all set to start on Monday, 29th August...
  • How to Play Tennis
    If you're wondering how to play tennis, you've come to the right place. This article will explain the basics of the game, and give you some tips and pointers to help you get started.
  • Wimbledon 2010: Nadal and Serena Champions
    Men's world number 1 Rafael Nadal, and women's world number 1, Serena Williams were the champions in the Wimbledon 2010 Championships that concluded recently at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club...
  • Wimbledon 2010: Day 10 Results
    Day 10 saw the women's semifinals being played, in addition to the doubles events. Let's see what day 10 of the Wimbledon 2010 had in store for us...
  • Wimbledon 2010: Day 9 Results
    The biggest upset of the Wimbledon 2010 occurred on Day 9, when defending champion and 6 time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer lost to Tomas Berdych...
  • Famous Tennis Players
    The most famous tennis players of all time enlisted in this article are those who have achieved great success in this sport. Read on...
  • Wimbledon 2010: Day 8 Results
    Day 8 of the Wimbledon 2010 was a day for the ladies, as all 4 of the ladies quarterfinals were played....
  • Tennis Basics
    The tennis basics presented in this article should be useful to start off with this game. Once these basics are mastered, one can move on to the finer details of this sport...
  • Wimbledon 2010: Day 7 Results
    The second week of Wimbledon 2010 started with a bang as players gear up to remain in the hunt for the most prestigious grass court title of them all...
  • Wimbledon 2010: Day 6 Results
    The first Saturday of Wimbledon 2010 approached, and though there were some upsets, the top 5 seeds in the men's and the top 4 seeds in the women's draw remained on course for a chance at the title...
  • Wimbledon 2010: Day 5 Results
    Tennis action continued at the Wimbledon 2010 Championships, as the top seeds battled it out on Day 5 for a chance to play in the round of 16....
  • Wimbledon 2010: Day 4 Results
    The longest tennis match in history finally got over on Day 4 of Wimbledon 2010, after being played over 3 days and taking more than 11 hours of playing...
  • Wimbledon 2010: Day 3 Results
    Day 3 of Wimbledon 2010 saw some more seeds lose out on the chance to win the most prestigious grass court event of them all, while those who progressed to the next round found that the going was not as easy as they had hoped for...
  • Wimbledon 2010: Day 2 Results
    The second day of The Championships, Wimbledon 2010, was a hard fought day as well, and also saw some upsets in both the men's and the women's draws....
  • Wimbledon 2010 Gets Underway
    Day 1 of the Wimbledon 2010 Championships was a hard fought day, with many seeds losing, and many stretched to the limit...
  • Wimbledon 2010 Draw Announced
    Barely 2 weeks after the grueling French Open, the Wimbledon Championships are all set to get underway, with the Wimbledon 2010 draw announced on Friday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club...
  • Wimbledon 2010 Seeds
    Wimbledon 2010 gets underway, barely 2 weeks after the mentally and physically tiring French Open. Let's take a look at the men's and women's seeding for one of the most prestigious Grand Slams on the tour...
  • French Open 2010: Nadal and Schiavone Champions
    The 15 day French Open 2010 has finally come to an end, giving fans 2 weeks of incredible tennis action, along with mixed results, right up to the Championship match...
  • French Open 2010: Day 13 Results
    Day 13 of the French Open 2010 was full of action, with the men's singles semifinals taking place, followed by the women's doubles finals.....
  • French Open 2010: Day 12 Results
    Day 12 of the French Open 2010 featured mixed results, and the action continues at the 2nd Grand Slam of the year...
  • French Open 2010: Day 11 Results
    The run of upsets that started from the second week continued on the 11th Day at the French Open 2010, with high ranked players failing to make it to the final 4...
  • French Open 2010: Day 10 Results
    The first 2 of the quarterfinals of the French Open 2010 ended up being a shocker for all, with the defending champion knocked out of the 2010 French Open...
  • French Open 2010: Day 9 Results
    Sizzling tennis action continues in the second week of the French Open 2010 with the men's and women's singles moving into the round of 8.....
  • French Open 2010: Day 8 Results
    While day 7 of the French Open 2010 turned out to be a bad day for some of the seeds, the ill luck continued to day 8, with some of the big names in tennis not making it past the 4th round....
  • French Open 2010: Day 7 Results
    The weekend proved to be a bad day for some of the seeds at the 2010 French Open, with a few of them failing to advance to the next round....
  • French Open 2010: Day 6 Results
    The rain gods decided to spare Roland Garros today, and a full day of play was possible on Day 6 of the French Open 2010...
  • French Open 2010: Day 5 Results
    Rain played havoc on day 5 of the French Open, causing many of the scheduled matches to be pushed forward to day 6...
  • French Open 2010: Day 4 Results
    Action on the 4th day of the 2010 French Open was hampered by rain, causing some of the second round matches to be suspended and continued on Day 5...
  • French Open 2010: Day 3 Results
    The third day of the French Open brought mixed results in both the men's and women's draw....
  • French Open 2010: Day 2 Results
    Day two of the French Open 2010 saw more than 20 seeded players take the court in both, the men's and women's draw. Here is how they fared....
  • French Open 2010: Federer Through to Second Round
    World number 1 Roger Federer has successfully moved to the second round of the French Open with a straight set victory in the first round.....
  • French Open 2010 Gets Underway
    The French Open 2010 got off to a sizzling start on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris...
  • French Open 2010: Can Federer Win the 2010 French Open
    Though he has won the 2009 edition of the French Open, top seed Roger Federer faces a tough draw at this year's French Open....
  • French Open 2010: Draw Announced
    More than 3 months after the last Grand Slam, action on the tennis circuit heats up, with the 2010 French Open draw being announced in Paris....
  • Tennis Doubles Strategy
    Playing a game of doubles in tennis is a lot of fun and it is extremely challenging at the same time. If both the players are comfortable with each other, the best tennis doubles strategy can be successfully implemented.
  • Tennis Court Dimensions
    Knowing tennis court dimensions is mandatory for anyone looking to build one. Read the article to learn about dimensions of a tennis court, which will be useful in many ways.
  • Tennis Facts
    There are a number of tennis facts apart from the oft mentioned records and unbelievable feats on the grass or clay. Coming up in the article below, is a volley of facts about tennis.
  • Tennis Terms
    Tennis is a great sport, and anyone playing must be well aware of all the tennis terms that are used. This list will give you a brief rundown about the most commonly used and heard ones.
  • Who Invented Tennis
    The information about who invented tennis and when, is presented in the article below. A short paragraph on history of tennis would provide the readers with important facts about this game.
  • Tennis Court Size
    The size of a tennis court is not something most of us know about, unless of course you play the game. In fact if you want to play the game as a professional, you need to know that. Read on to find out more on dimensions of a tennis court.
  • Sharapova Shocker in Aussie open 1st rd: Is She the Next Kournikova?
    Maria Sharapova, the 2008 Australian open champion has touched a new low as was sent packing from the first round of the Australian open!
  • 2010 Australian Open: Robin Soderling Falls
    Robin Soderling, the one who many thought would win the Australian Open, has crashed out of the Australian Open in the first round....
  • 2010 Australian Open: Federer Through In 4 Sets
    Roger Federer, the men's number one seed, made it through to the second round of the Australian Open in a four set thriller, winning 4-6, 6-2, 7-6, 6-0...
  • Australian Open Day One: Rain Plays Spoilsport
    The first day of the 2010 Australian Open was marred by rain, leading many of the matches to be pushed to the next day....
  • 2010 Australian Open Gets Underway
    Tennis fans the world over can look forward to loads of tennis, with the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, getting underway on Monday, January 18th, at Melbourne Park....
  • 2010 Australian Open Draw Announced
    The draws for the 2010 Australian Open, which starts Monday, have been announced at the Melbourne Park, in a ceremony involving John McEnroe and Ana Ivanovic..
  • Famous Tennis Players of All Time
    Ask someone to name the famous tennis players and probably the list would be unending. This article is an attempt to mention all those who have carved a niche for themselves in the tennis court, on the green lawn. So sit tight and read on about them.
  • 2009 ATP Tennis Rankings
    With 2009 coming to an end, and all the tennis action done, let's see who fared how in the various tennis tournaments over the year, and how the 2009 ATP tennis rankings turned out...
  • Professional Tennis Rules
    The rules of professional tennis constituted by the International Tennis Federation are primarily designed to ensure that the game is played in true spirit of sportsmanship. Read on....
  • Murray 'Serves' Himself a Loss
    Action at the ATP Tour Finals continues with the second of the round robin matches finishing on Tuesday...
  • US Open Finalists, Federer-del Potro in Same Group
    World number 1, Roger Federer, gears up to play the ATP World Tour Finals in London. With FedEx and del Potro in the same group, this is a chance for FedEx to avenge his US Open loss...
  • Tennis Scoring Rules
    The effect of the soaring popularity of tennis can be seen in the fact that more and more people have started to take keen interest in learning tennis rules - with reference to scoring especially. That doesn't just make the sport interesting to play, but also helps you to keep a track of the game you are watching on the television.
  • Tennis Scoring Explained
    If you are an avid fan of the game of tennis and are interested in getting the tennis scoring system explained, this article is targeted specifically at you. If you are new to the game, it is very likely that its scoring system has gotten you thoroughly confused. Despair not, let's get the tennis scoring explained in this article.
  • Tennis Rules and Regulations
    People who do not love lawn tennis are usually the one who do not know the tennis rules. Not knowing the tennis rules renders them incapable of understanding the sport and thus keeps them from enjoying it. This article is a simple synopsis of all the official tennis rules and regulations.
  • Tennis Scoring System
    Tennis is one of the best and most popular sport which is unique in all its aspects. This article is my attempt to explain tennis scoring system and tennis scoring rules to you.
  • Kim Clijsters Comeback with a US Open 2009 Title
    Being a working mom is not very difficult when your job is into teaching, stock market or even management. It's however extremely difficult when you happen to be a sports person. Kim Clijsters has replied to all those who'd written her off by now, by winning the US Open 2009. She had left tennis after winning US Open 2005. Today, she has rewritten the history of successful comebacks, by coming full circle and winning it again in 2009.
  • Paddle Tennis Rules
    Paddle tennis is an outdoor sport resembling tennis wherein rackets are replaced by paddles to strike the ball. Read on to know paddle tennis rules, which will help you to understand the game better.
  • History of the Australian Open
    A glimpse of the fascinating history of the Australian Open - a tournament which has evolved over a century to become one of the most prestigious tournaments in professional tennis.
  • Learn to Play Tennis: Rules, Scoring System and Etiquette of Tennis
    Tennis is one of the most popular and fascinating games played worldwide. Playing tennis requires understanding the basic rules, etiquette and other tennis information like scoring tips and scoring system. In this article, we will discuss the prerequisites of playing and watching tennis game.
  • Facts about Chris Evert
    Holding the World No. 1 female singles player title in tennis, for a period of seven years, Chris Evert has also been the top favorite amongst many lovers of the game for her sheer style and performance. Here's a look at some interesting facts about the iconic, Chris Evert.
  • Stars in Women's Tennis
    From Maria Bueno to Venus Williams, women tennis has seen the advent of many great stars and many more are yet to come…
  • Tennis Tips - How to Play Tennis
    Tennis skills, like in any other game, can be improved upon by constant practice. Here are a few tennis tips that will help you to hone your skills.
  • Tennis Equipment
    Using proper equipment for any game is quite necessary. Tennis is also such a game that requires the right equipment to take the true flavor of the game. Here is some more information about tennis and tennis equipment.
  • History of Tennis
    Tennis has a long and illustrious history. Read all about the origins of this game such as the origins of Real Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Wimbledon, the US Open, and so on.
  • Tennis Rules: Basic Rules for Playing Tennis
    Nowadays, people recall the great rivalry between Sampras and Agassi after watching the near perfect Federer and aggressive Nadal and kids are more inclined to play this grand game than ever. For the young aspirants and for followers, it is necessary to learn tennis rules to enjoy it fully. Here are the basic rules for playing tennis...
  • Tennis for Beginners: How To Play Tennis
    Learning how to play tennis can be a lot of fun, if it really interests you. This game requires a certain amount of agility, cardiovascular fitness, and good vision. This article will share a few tennis tips and some other instructional points for beginners.
  • Women Tennis Players - Female Tennis Stars
    In women's tennis history, there are many players who have won millions of hearts world over. Surely, all these female tennis stars have left their impeccable marks, with their diverse, yet unique games...
  • Picture the legend in making Maria Sharapova
    Tennis has a new superstar. And she's just 17. Her name is Maria Sharapova. Completing an improbable journey from the far reaches of Siberia to the pinnacle of the sport, she outplayed two-time defending champion Serena Williams 6-1 6-4 to win Wimbledon for her first Grand Slam. She's the first Russian to win a Wimbledon singles title and the third-youngest women's champion in history.
  • Pete Sampras - A Tennis Legend
    Here is a Biography of a Tennis Legend. With most wins in Grand Slam men's singles events, having won a total of 14 (7 Wimbledon, 5 US Open, and 2 Australian Open), from 1993 to 1998 Sampras led the world tennis rankings for six consecutive years. Among all the tennis players, pete is greatest ever happened to born.
  • Andy Roddick: The Making of a Champ
    Andy Roddick is one of the most marketable sport stars in the world today. He is also one of the youngest Grand Slam winners.