By: Edwin Martinez – CC BY 2.0There are five fundamental tennis strokes that every player needs to learn. Let’s go through the basics of each one:1. ServePhoto by: Roman Boed – CC BY 2.0The serve is the most important shot in tennis. All points begin with a serve. The key to this stroke is fluidity, […]
Continue readingThere are a lot of people out there who want to play tennis, but they don’t know how or where to begin. So I decided to spend a few days putting together the ultimate guide on how to play tennis for beginners. Let’s get started.Step 1: TENNIS RACQUET The secret to finding the perfect racquet is […]
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I visited the US Open this past Sunday, September 6. Below I discuss different aspects of my US Open experience: tickets, transportation, food, organization, and the matches. I hope you enjoy my US Open trip report and pick up a few tips along the way. US Open Tickets I opted for the grounds pass for […]
Continue readingPhoto by Mehrban IranshadControlled aggression is the most effective way to win a tennis match. There are three main ways that tennis players attempt to defeat their opponents.Wait for opponent’s errorGo for winnersControlled aggressionWhat is Controlled Aggression?Controlled aggression means taking control of points by playing high-percentage tennis. This style of tennis differentiates itself from waiting for an […]
Continue readingPhoto by: Windsor Tennis Club Belfast – CC BY 2.0One of my main goals for Tennis Files is to get more people to play tennis. I have a lot of wonderful friends who have never picked up a racquet, and others who are deciding which sports to introduce to their children. Below I make my best salesman […]
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It was a privilege to be part of the media at the 2015 Citi Open. A lot of people asked me about my experience sports reporting at a professional tennis tournament, so I want to share it with you. The Citi Open is an ATP500 and WTA International professional tennis tournament that featured world #3 […]
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Last week, the NCAA decided to implement no-ad scoring for the 2016 men’s and women’s Tennis Championships. The decision to shorten collegiate tennis matches will negatively impact student-athletes and the reasoning for the change is flawed. The Demise of College Tennis Most student-athletes and tennis fans feel that college tennis has been under attack for decades. The ITA reported […]
Continue readingWhile reporting on the 2015 Citi Open for Tennisfiles, I had the privilege of watching some of the best tennis players in the world practice before their matches. I took several videos of Kei Nishikori, 2015 Citi Open champion, practicing his backhand, forehand, and serve. Check out the videos below and analyze Nishikori’s form, preparation, […]
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Washington DC (Tennisfiles) – Kei Nishikori, the first player from Japan to reach a Citi Open final, defeated American John Isner 4-6 6-4 6-4. Playing in his third three-set match of the tournament, Nishikori’s agility and superior ground game was the difference against the powerful American. The Japanese superstar won his 3rd title of the […]
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Washington DC (Tennisfiles) – In a rematch of last year’s US Open final, Japanese sensation Kei Nishikori defeated Marin Cilic 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Citi Open semis. Cilic could not sustain his strong serving in the first set, and Nishikori wore down the Croatian with his speed and pinpoint groundstrokes. Cilic dominated early from […]
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