Over the years, tennis has become one of the most well- loved sports in different parts of the world. It has also evolved into a common household name making it even more fascinating with all the remarkable records stored in the archives.

Get a load of these tennis facts as you share it to another enthusiast. Have fun reading as you increase your knowledge.

Remember that it does not totally harm when you know a lot most especially, when you so dig tennis that you are just famish to recognize the facts. Besides, it is not fallacy, history speaks the truth for itself.

Tennis Fact #1

Tennis fashions have drastically been modified. Bunny Austin, last British tennis player to reach the Wimbledon as of 2005, was the first man to ever wear a pair of shorts on court in 1933.

Ironically, Yvon Petra, French tennis player who rose to fame during World War II, was the last champion to ever wear long trousers on court in 1946.

Tennis Fact #2

Wimbledon is synonymous to strawberries. Every year, 24 tons of Kent strawberries are ordered for the Championships at Wimbledon.

Big things begin from small ones. Easy logic but it requires a great amount of patience on your part. So it is with this world- renowned sport that has captured millions from the young ones and even the, young once.

The starting point to win this game is to have an effective tennis serve. A lot have exhaustedly toiled on improving their tennis serves but still, more assistance is required. Below are steps that will hopefully remedy usual dilemmas in developing a powerful tennis serve.

• Stand near the court baseline, about 1 foot or 30 centimeters behind the line. Do not stand too close to the line or you will anxious about stepping over it, which is considered a foul.
• When holding a tennis ball, use only the fingertips of your free hand.
• Turn your hand so that the ball is facing straight up. In practices, hold only one ball in your hand.
• Stand with your knees slightly bent. Lift your racquet arm so that your hand is slightly above and slightly behind your head, with the racquet tilted slightly behind you.

Can you imagine this world in the absence of all the guidelines that is needed to be followed? If that would be the case, what an utter chaos it would be.

In the game of tennis, there are also rules to be closely looked into by every player. It may be disappointing to some because it means that there are a given set of limitations.

As we trace back history, tennis game rules have not changed for centuries. Gathered below are the simplified regulations that have to be considered by every enthusiast, be it a beginner or professional.

Tennis Game Rule #1

Each person stands on opposite sides of the court. The server is the player who delivers the ball to start the point. In the otherhand, the receiver is the player who is cross-court from the server.

Tennis Game Rule #2

It is by tossing a coin or even the tennis racquet, that a decision will be made as to who is given the right to serve, receive, choose a side or give the opponent these choices. If the option of service or receiver is now ready, the opponent now chooses which side to start.

Tennis court equipments facilitate better and comfortable tennis court plays for players, whether you’re running a tennis court business or you just happen to have one privately owned for family and friendly matches.

There are different categories of tennis court equipment. Here are some great tennis court equipments that can complete your tennis court needs:

Ball Hoppers

Two of some good brands for this tennis court equipment category are:

Sam Classic Ball Retriever

This tennis court equipment can gather over 200 balls in a single minute.  No more bending over, or lugging bulky baskets, or spending your valuable practice time gathering balls.

A detachable polyurethane coated basket holds over 240 balls at a time.  This is also ideal for use as a teaching cart.  Made up of heavy-duty metal with rust resistant powder coating, the Sam Ball mower is made to last.

Price: $310.00

Easy Ball Pick-up 85 Ball Hopper

If you want something lower on the budget but can do a good job, then this ball hopper can do the job.  Easy quick open lid and can stand up and use as a ball feed hopper.

Before the likes of Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Martina Hingis or Venus Williams bagged the number one spot in the singles division of the prestigious Wimbledon Championships, do you think they immediately rose to their ranks without starting from scratch?

Absolutely no, each of them have their individual stories of how they begun until they were ready to be matched up as professionals.

This can actually serve as an encouragement for those who desire to learn the game but as everybody would say, is still miles away from reality. Below is a list of reminders we will dub, “Tennis for Beginners’ Tips.” If dutifully applied, you might be the next Roger Federer or Maria Sharapova.

Tennis for Beginners Tip#1

When you hit topspin, swing the tennis racquet from low to high. You can actually swerve as hard as you can at the ball as long as it is done gradually.

Tennis for Beginners Tip#2

Never forget to bring the tennis racquet back as early as possible to give more time in preparing a shot. When you are facing an opponent who roughly hits the ball, bringing the tennis racquet back early will allow you more instances to adjust for another shot.

Looking back at what US Open Tennis was before, who would ever think that it will be as what it is now. Just like the story of the richest woman in Hollywood, Oprah Winfrey, this internationally acclaimed tournament also had its own share of humble beginnings. Rags to riches, as others may dub it.

Before it was called the US Open Tennis, simply Open in the US, it was an amateur event known as the US National Championships. At this juncture, it is the wealthiest professional tennis event in the world catering even to aspiring neophytes.

It is the fourth and final series of the most- coveted Grand Slam title, which includes Australian Open, Wimbledon and French Open. Held annually in August or September over a period of two weeks, the major competition comprises of five championships.

They are: men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles with additional match for junior and wheelchair players. Since 1978, US Open Tennis took place at the USTA National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York.

The prize money for the US Open Tennis amounts to a gargantuan $17, 742, 000 million. First placers for the men’s and women’s singles are guaranteed of a thundering $2, 200, 000.

Can you recognize what is on the feet of Russian Marat Safin and Argentinean Guillermo Coria?

They are both wearing Barricade IV exclusively distributed by Adidas.

The said tennis shoes has a unique three- claw forefoot ensuring controlled shot making and faster turns.

It also has feathered construction that allows ultimate multi- directional agility with an AdiPrene feature that maintains propulsion and efficiency.

Below is a list of the ultra modish tennis shoes from popular sports brands that makes items solely for the sport. It may burden your pockets but you be assured that you be provided value for your money.

Tennis Shoes For Men

The Pump Match Day Tennis Shoes by Reebok at $99.00

Want to play hard and fast with confidence? This footwear from features a progressive medial toe-wrap for optimal drag protection and 3D Ultralite that provides a lightweight, natural footstrike.

The herringbone outsole delivers traction and durability, while the upper support design provides lateral support and stability.

Glaciator SCD Tennis Shoes by K- Swiss at $95.00

New footwear created to let tennis players’ feet cool and dry in an intense match. The Fautex moisture-management technology in the lining allows feet to stay drier and cooler, while the Heat Deflection Core deflects surface heat away from the foot.

To put the simplest terms in tennis scoring, one has to earn the highest points in a game. Remember that in this sport, there are four points to win, six meets in a given set and two or three series to rule the match.

The system of tennis scoring was drawn up by the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1875 and was derived from the real tennis having its origins in medieval cathedral cloisters. Count scheme is described in a manner of zero to three points, as “love”, “fifteen”, “thirty”, and “forty” respectively.

“Love” in tennis scoring means zero or nothing, which explains why there are several jokes of not marrying a tennis player. When at least three points have been made and the players have the same number of marks, it will be termed “deuce”, meaning 40- 40 all.

“Deuce” is also a corruption of a “deux” that requires two consecutive barters needed to be in advantage. When at least three points have been scored by each side and a player has one more point than the other, the score of the game is “advantage” the winning player.

You may have a clue on what tennis racquet is best for you but admit it or not, the shear amount of its availability on the shopping racks makes you very perplexed.

Add to the fact that there are hundreds of designs unique with the rest because of its features. For this to be convenient on your part here is a primer of tennis racquet characteristics broken down into three categories.

Game Improvement Tennis Racquet(s)

It is a term used by manufacturers for power- oriented equipments. These models feature oversize to super- oversize heads (107- 135 square inches), are lightweight (8-9.5 ounces), longer (27-29 inches) stiffer and are balanced head-heavy (or evenly balanced) to retain enough weight in the hitting zone. Designed for players with shorter, slower swings and who want more power from the racquet.

Babolat VS NCT Power, Dunlop 1000G ICE, Head FlexPoint 10, Prince O3 Blue, Prince O3 Silver, Wilson n1 nCode, Wilson n3 nCode, Yonex Nano Speed RQ8 are some examples of Game Improvement tennis racquet(s).

Tweener Tennis Racquet(s)

There are several models that offer a blend of features from game improvement and player’s racquets. They are often light-er (9.5-11 ounces), balanced anywhere from slightly head-light to slightly head-heavy, have midplus (95-102 square inches) heads and are usually extended length (27.5-28 inches).

It is not enough to just let our sense of sight function when we talk about tennis; it is also a must to allow our brains to actively work. As the “warrior system” of Tom Veneziano would put it, there is a need to harmonize both the mental and physical areas excellently.

For that to take effect, feast on the wide array of tennis magazines, not just available on your nearest store but even an online subscription for free. It can healthily feed you with nuggets of information that can be of great use when playing or practicing on court.

Tennis Week (www.sportsmediainc.net)

This tennis magazine features Anna Kournikova on its front issue for May 2006. Inside are articles about Roddick retiring with a knee injury, Petrova falling to Morgami and Hingis making a return to Paris.

Headlines include the following:

• Nadal sets record streak,
• Blake moves into second round,
• Gaudio snaps losing streak with French Open win,
• Sharapova survives Mashona’s match points,
• Robredo reaches Rolland Garros’ second round,
• French Open qualifies underway,
• Croatia beats US in World Team Cup,
• Molik wins French Open wild card,
• Robredo wins Hamburg Masters’ Title,