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Year-end rankings tennis fans follow can seem straightforward on the surface, but the system behind them involves rolling points, expiring...

Racquets are designed to be exceptionally durable, withstanding repeated impact for a long time. Most racquets last between two to...

Late October brings one of the best stretches on the ATP calendar, and the indoor tennis swing 2026 launches with...

Most tennis court builds run $25,000 to $150,000 or more. Here's what drives the cost, from surface type and site...

'Tis…not quite the season yet, but with the weeks and months flying by, it's never too early to start thinking...

Two of the most popular power frames in tennis, side by side. Here's how the Pure Drive 2025 and Pure...

Tennis is a very rewarding sport in countless ways, with numerous and far-ranging benefits. These include improvements in cardiovascular strength,...

Selecting the right junior tennis racquet can feel overwhelming with so many options available, but it doesn't have to be...

When picking out your tennis gear, socks probably end up being an afterthought. But you don't appreciate the value of...

Here's something most players never think about: the strings in your racquet start losing their edge the moment they're installed....

The Shanghai Masters 2026 second week has arrived at the stage where the draw stops being a prediction and starts...

Same courts, same lines, very different footwork. Here's how each shoe is built for its game, and how to tell...

A good hybrid gives you spin and durability from one string and power and feel from another. Here are 11...

Playing tennis in cold weather means dealing with stiff muscles, numb hands, slower balls, and court conditions that behave nothing...

Wilson's Fall Layers collection puts the Blade 98 v10 and Ultra 100 v5 in navy and maroon to match its...

Three demanding control racquets, side by side. Here's how the HEAD Prestige Pro, Prestige Tour, and Wilson Pro Staff 97...

Solinco continues to make waves in the tennis world. Although they don’t have as many offerings as tennis giants Wilson,...

Every November, the best men's tennis players in the world gather for the ATP Finals, the sport's invitation-only season-ending championship...

Being born with flat feet can make rigorous activities like tennis more uncomfortable to perform and, worst case, make players...

Our complete guide to tennis grips, from replacement grips and overgrips to sizing, the main ways to hold a racquet,...

Racquets get the attention, but strings shape every shot. Here are 10 of the most influential tennis strings ever made,...

I lost a lot of tournament matches when I started out, and I spent the downtime regripping racquets. Here's why...

The Shanghai Masters 2026 preview covers everything you need to follow one of the most loaded fall events on the...

A fresh overgrip takes about two minutes to put on and changes how your racquet feels in your hand. Here's...

Beijing in October has a way of clarifying exactly what the season has been building toward, and China Open 2026...

The Prestige name has been a tour fixture since 1987 and it has never chased power or forgiveness. Here's how...

Twenty-five years ago, Goran Ivanisevic became the only wildcard to ever win Wimbledon, playing HEAD's original i.Prestige. Now the name...

Intermediate can mean a lot of things. We break down two tiers, Performance and Affordable, so you can find a...

Every autumn, the ATP Finals race pulls the full tour into focus, and knowing what actually drives the standings makes...

https://tennisexpress.com/blogs/news/asian-swing-preview-china-open-and-shanghai-masters The asian swing tennis 2026 calendar arrives at a moment when rankings are unsettled, fatigue is real, and the...

The best women's tennis shoes offer the comfort, stability, and support you need to succeed on the court. Tennis is...

Fall tennis gear 2026 has evolved to meet the real demands of cooler mornings, damp courts, and earlier sunsets that...

Two of the biggest spin-first racquet families in tennis, updated for 2026, land almost exactly on the same weight. Here's...

The Head Boom Pro 2026 is the precision instrument of Head's power line, and the frame Coco Gauff plays. It...

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Equipment Guide Best Control Tennis Racquets of 2026 Tennis Express Racquet Guides Every tennis player has different strengths and weaknesses...

  The Asics Gel-Resolution X and Wilson Rush Pro 5 are two of the most trusted stability shoes in tennis,...

Laver Cup 2026 brings together the best of Team Europe and Team World at London's O2 Arena, and this year's...

Tennis Express Resource Guide How to Choose Your Swing Weight Swing weight measures how heavy a racquet "feels" when swung...

From a distance, hard courts may seem smooth and even. But playing long matches on the court will certainly take...

Few rules in tennis trip up players more consistently than hindrance, and knowing exactly what is hindrance in tennis can...

Clay court tennis is a unique way to experience everyone's favorite racquet sport. The challenges of playing on a clay...

Few debates in sports carry as much weight or as much genuine nuance as the one over the best tennis...

The 2026 US Open delivered exactly the kind of fortnight that reminds you why Flushing Meadows hits differently than every...

The Babolat Pure Strike 100 16x19 brings the control line's DNA to a bigger, more forgiving 100 head. It is...

The fortnight at Flushing Meadows culminates this weekend in two contrasting narrative spectacles: a heavyweight battle for dominance on the...

Buying tennis shoes for kids can be overwhelming. For parents dedicated to their kids' athletic education, the right apparel is...

Elbow pain creeping into your game? Here's when a brace or support actually helps, the different types worth knowing, and...

Learning how to hold a tennis racquet properly is fundamental to developing a successful tennis game. Your grip directly affects...

The Nike Zoom Vapor is the speed shoe a large share of the tour trusts, and the 12 matters because...