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  • Overview of Tennis
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    Overview of Tennis

    ByJohn Hayes February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

    Tennis is one of the most popular sports worldwide, and it is played at hundreds of professional tournaments every season. If you want to get into tennis, keep reading to learn all about it, ranging from its long history to the sport’s most important rules and regulations. What Is Tennis? Tennis is a sport in…

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  • Illustration of a tennis player hitting a ball around the net
    Rules

    Can you Hit a Tennis Shot Around the Net?

    ByJohn Hayes September 19, 2024February 13, 2026

    Learning the rules in tennis can be complicated. Obviously you lose the point if you hit the ball into the net, but not every net-related rule is this simple. What about if you hit the ball around the net but it still lands in the court? Is it illegal? Legal but frowned upon? Or just…

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  • illustration of tennis player arguing with chair umpire which is a code violation
    Rules

    Maintaining Fair Play: Understanding Code Violations in Tennis

    ByChloe Hunt September 16, 2024February 16, 2026

    There are various things that a player can do on the tennis court that is a code violation. Find out how to spot them and call them out.

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  • Break Point in Tennis: What to Know When Serving and Returning
    Advanced | Rules | Strategy

    Break Point in Tennis: What to Know When Serving and Returning

    ByJohn Hayes August 19, 2024February 13, 2026

    Break points in tennis are crucial in the course of a match. Find out how to make the most of them and play your best in pressure moments.

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    Other | Rules | Serving

    What Is a Foot Fault in Tennis?

    ByChloe Hunt August 14, 2024February 13, 2026

    Discover what constitutes a foot fault, how to avoid them, and the best way to call one in a match when you one.

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  • illustration of a female tennis player holding a glowing tennis ball and levitating above the ground, leveling up to a new rating
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    Tennis Player Levels and Rating Explained

    ByChloe Hunt August 8, 2024February 13, 2026

    No matter your tennis playing level, you’ll hear the question “what’s your tennis rating?” Find out how you can level up your game and how to best define your own tennis rating.

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  • Illustration of a man looking focused waiting to return their opponents serve
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    Tennis Tiebreaker Guide

    ByChloe Hunt August 6, 2024February 13, 2026

    During a tennis match there is a chance you will be involved in a tiebreaker. Know what it takes to ease the pressure of a tiebreaker and come out on top.

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  • illustration of a man with a backwards hat about to serve a tennis ball
    Rules | Serving

    Who Serves First In Tennis?

    ByChloe Hunt July 23, 2024February 13, 2026

    Depending on the seriousness of the match, there are the official ways and the fun ways to decide who gets to serve first in a tennis match.

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  • Illustration of a tennis ball hitting the net as a representation for "let" in tennis
    Rules | Serving

    “Let” in Tennis: Know How and When to Call it

    ByChloe Hunt June 27, 2024February 13, 2026

    Ever heard “let” called in a tennis match before but didn’t know what it meant? Learn how, when, and why a let may be called during a match.

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  • What “Love” Means in Tennis
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    What “Love” Means in Tennis

    ByChloe Hunt June 18, 2024February 13, 2026

    Unlike just about every other sport, tennis doesn’t just use numbers to keep score. Find out why “Love” in tennis is so important.

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