For 11 months, professional tennis exists largely as a hitting contest light on finesse. Then the grass season arrives in June, reaching its zenith at Wimbledon’s All England Club in the middle of ...
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, there were 11 incredible escapes in one match, grass courts ...
While grass-court tennis favors big serves and blistering ground strokes, it also rewards players who mix in subtlety and finesse. Among the favored options at a player’s disposal is the slice.