The Tennis Blog

Tennis tips, guides & gear reviews

Everything on the blog, organised by topic: learn the game, get the rules straight, pick the right kit and follow the pro tour. Start with a topic below.

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Learn tennis

New to the game? These guides take you from first grip to first match.

Start hereThe Complete Beginner’s Guide to Tennis (2026 UK Edition)The complete route in: rules, kit, strokes and your first rally.Learn How to Play Tennis for BeginnersA gentler first read on how the game works.Tennis Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Player Should Know (UK Guide)The unwritten rules that make you welcome at any club.How to Hold a Tennis Racket: Proper Grip TechniquesContinental, eastern, semi-western: which grip and when.

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Know the game

Tennis rules & scoring

Love, deuce, tie-breaks and how long it all takes.

Start hereHow Long Is a Tennis Match? Match Duration GuideFrom quick singles to five-set epics.Tennis Tie-Break Rules: How It WorksThe 7-point shootout, explained simply.Tennis Game Sets: How Many in a Match?Games, sets and match formats untangled.

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Kit & reviews

Tennis gear reviews

UK-focused buying guides, tested and priced in pounds.

Start hereBest Tennis Rackets Under £100 UK (2026)Our top picks that don’t cost club-pro money.The Best Tennis Accessories Every Player Needs (UK 2026)The small stuff that makes a big difference.What to Wear on a Tennis Court: The Complete UK Guide (2026)Dress codes, fabrics and what actually works.The Ultimate Tennis Gift Guide UK: Best Presents for Tennis Players (2026)Presents tennis players genuinely want.How to Clean Tennis Shoes: Easy Steps & TipsKeep your court shoes fresh and gripping.

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The pro game

Players & tournaments

Stories and stats from the sport’s biggest stages.

Start hereWimbledon Courts: How Many Are There?Inside the All England Club’s famous grounds.Tennis Balls at Wimbledon: How Many Are Used?The surprising numbers behind SW19.Emma Navarro’s Age: Rising Tennis Star’s ProfileThe rising American star’s route to the top.

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Small court

Table tennis

The indoor cousin gets some love too.

Start hereTable Tennis Table Size: Official Dimensions ExplainedOfficial dimensions for home and competition.Ping Pong vs Table Tennis: What’s the Difference?Same sport? Not quite. Here’s the difference.

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Go further

Ready to play, not just read?

Turn the guides into wins with our step-by-step video course and companion handbook.

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