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Resolving Your Rules Questions And Quarrels

Your Rules Questions And Quarrels

Sloane Stephens Gears Up To Defend Her Title

In the twelve months since her unexpected breakthrough at Flushing Meadows, Sloane Stephens has revealed plenty about herself, with plenty of drama along the way

Juan Martin del Potro Is Back and Ready To Conquer New York

Healthy as ever and playing some of the best tennis of his career, Juan Martin del Potro arrives at his favorite Grand Slam tournament in title-winning form

Coast To Coast

Fan favorite Naomi Osaka’s Indian Wells triumph could foreshadow something grander in New York City

Resolving Your Rules Questions & Quarrels

My partner accidentally served with a ball that wasn’t from the can we started playing with. Our opponent returned the serve out, but then claimed the ball was “bad”—which, to her, was the reason it went out—and that we should replay the point. I said she had tried to return the ball, so there should be no replay. We ended up replaying the point, but who was right? —Becky Pearson, Dallas, TX

Opening Statements

When you’re serving, adopt the attitude of a baseball pitcher. An effective pitcher has usually mastered one or two pitches, and is able to constantly change the location and speed of each pitch. Most importantly, the pitcher can do so with the same throwing motion so that the batter can’t tell which direction the ball is headed. It’s easy to draw a connection to how this can be valuable in tennis—especially in doubles.

The original tennis academy star pulls no punches about the ATP's middle class

He upsets me in some ways.

No Sweat

For too long, the sport has allowed the relationship between players and ballpersons to go unregulated. At this point, it’s an unwritten rule that the ballpersons must do whatever the pros tell them. The most obvious—and gross—example is towel-fetching.

Coaching In The Bigs

Understanding, rather than demanding, is essential to a successful partnership

Tracy Austin On Tennis' New Stars

The American reached the US Open quarterfinals at 14, and won the title two years later. At 17, she became No. 1.

A 39-Year-Old Venus Williams Still Commands Respect

At 39, Venus Williams still commands the same type of respect, on and off the court, that she has throughout her exemplary career

Gut Check

It’s time for recreational players to rediscover the benefits of soft, multifilament strings.

Nirvana With Nets

There’s a new destination in Florida:the USTA National Campus, an all-inclusive home for every level of American tennis.

A Fitness Makeover

Saddlebrook Resort armed the author with the information and motivation he needed to make meaningful and permanent life changes.

Miss America

American tennis fans have learned to expect the out-of-the-ordinary from CoCo Vandeweghe. But how about the extraordinary?

Tennis' Helpful Handicap

From pros to joes, UTR is a new system to assess play

Masters Make Majors

Why March means a lot to Federer’s Wimbledon hopes

Court of Appeals

Resolving your rules questions and quarrels

Drop of Wisdom

Align your body and mind to succeed on the court, no matter your age

Where the Stars Shine Brightest

Desert Smash, a celebration of celebrity, charity and tennis, is ready for its close up​​​​​

Andy Murray

Seven years after reaching No. 2 in the world, how will Murray react to finally becoming No. 1? Over time, being the hunted rather than the hunter can wear a player down—just ask Novak Djokovic.

Angelique Kerber

What a difference a year makes.

Next Stop, Newport

Get a dose of New England charm in the home of the Hall of Fame Open.

The Future of Tennis

Through its Net Generation program, the USTA is making the sport more accessible to youngsters across the nation.

Tour Guide

An Inside Look at Upcoming Atp and Wta Tournaments.

Part 1 - The Eternal Second

Guillermo Vilas’ Herculean, 145-win campaign in 1977 may have been the greatest single season of all time. But it still wasn’t enough to make him No. 1

4 Tips To Help You Hit A Strong Running Forehand

To hit a great shot on the move, your brain must be as quick as your feet

Can Naomi Osaka Own The Sport, And The Court, Like Serena?

Naomi Osaka has beaten her idol, Serena Williams, on tennis’ biggest stage—and backed it up with another Slam. Can she make the court, and the sport, hers in a way that Williams has?

The Evolution Of Rising Star Madison Keys

After a breakthrough season, the young American is taking matters into her own hands.

The Arthur And Arthur Show

The personal journeys of Arthur Ashe and Arthur “Bud” Collins converged at the 1968 US Open, and the sport was never the same