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Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Tennis Playing Dad

Father’s Day is just around the corner on June 16th and if you don’t know what to get for your tennis playing dad, we have a few ideas for you!

May 26th, 2019

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month | BloqUV Has You Covered!

May 12th, 2019

Play More Tennis During National Move More Month!

April 14th, 2019

Noah Rubin’s New Project Shows Pro Tennis Players in a Whole New Light

March 19th, 2019

Naomi Osaka at the Top of Her Game with Adidas and Yonex

February 19th, 2019

Up Your Tennis Game with Cross Training This New Year

January 8th, 2019

Adidas Tennis Shoes and Parley | Turning Threats into Threads

December 28th, 2018

The 7 Best Christmas Gifts for a Tennis Player

Now that the Black Friday madness is behind us, it time to start thinking about Christmas! If you missed the boat on scoring great deals on tennis clothes, racquets and tennis shoes, no worries! Do It Tennis has some great options for gifts for the tennis enthusiast in your life.

November 29th, 2018

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sneak Peak for Do It Tennis

Black Friday is among us and Do It Tennis is going to have some amazing deals on tennis apparel for women and men, tennis racquets, tennis string and much more! Whether you’re a tennis enthusiast looking to upgrade some gear or you’re looking to score some good deals on Christmas presents for a tennis player, we’ve got your covered!

November 20th, 2018

How Do You Know When It’s Time To Upgrade Your Tennis Racquet?

When you got your racquet a few years back, it was your baby; always secured safely in your padded, climate controlled tennis bag. But after a few years, a lot of practice and thousands of hits, your beloved racquet just doesn’t seem to be keeping up with you on the court. You may have simply worn yours out, but your style and skill level may have also dramatically changed.

October 17th, 2018

3 Ways Yoga Can Improve Your Tennis Game

Tennis is an amazing workout; not only the physical aspect, but the mental one. It combines aerobic exercise with hand eye coordination. Tennis players need to be able to move fast, think fast and act fast. But as a tennis player, have you ever thought of slowing it down? Take yoga, for instance. Yoga goes at a much slower pace, but the benefits of yoga can easily translate over to improving your tennis game.

September 16th, 2018

Pretty In Pink: Tennis Shoes

Looking for a pink tennis shoe for the month of October? Here are our favorite pink tennis shoes!

October 9th, 2017

Pink Tennis Racquets

Looking for a pink tennis racquet? These are some of our favorites.

October 3rd, 2017

Babolat Pop Wristband

Need a way to track your stats on court? Try the Babolat Pop Wristband. Here's what you need to know about it!

September 18th, 2017

Court Couture Karisa Vintage Tennis Bag: What We Love!

Court couture has come out with new bags this season and we cant keep our eyes off of the Karisa bag!

September 8th, 2017

Tennis Dads!

Father's Day is coming up quick. We wanted to shout out to the amazing dads in the ATP top 5.

June 14th, 2017

What they wore: French Open recap

It's the second week of the French open and the players have brought their A-game and some of the best gear to go with it! Check out the gear from Roland Garros so far!

June 6th, 2017

Player To Watch: Alexander Zverev

Younger players are starting to dominate. Here's our Player to watch for the French Open.

May 25th, 2017

Ready for Roland Garros: Tennis Bags and Other Gear

There is less than a week away from the French Open. We are very excited over here at Do It Tennis, so we have decided to do a round up of all our favorite gear for the French Open.

May 23rd, 2017

Ready for Roland Garros: Men’s Tennis Apparel

The French Open is coming up and what better way to prepare for it than to get decked out in Roland Garros clothes. Here's some of our favorite Men's Rolland Garros clothes that DO It Tennis has to offer!

May 16th, 2017

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is just around the corner. It's not too late to get the tennis playing mom in your life what she really wants for Mother's Day!

May 9th, 2017

What is it about Wimbledon and Weddings?

Is the grass? This year following and even during the 2016 Wimbledon tennis championships three top tennis professional Dominka Civuklkova, Ana Ivanovic, and even youngster and Ranch Santa Fe, CA resident Taylor Fritz made their intentions clear and either wed or got engaged. Do two weeks among the stuffy traditionalists at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club influence the couples to make it legal? Or could it be the mandatory whites that inspire the potential brides and their beaus to take the plunge?

July 26th, 2016

The Bryan Brothers: Grandmasters of Tennis Doubles

It’s tough to come up with enough superlatives to describe the talents and accomplishments of Bob and Mike Bryan, the grandmasters of tennis doubles. The Bryan Brothers combined to win a record 16 Grand Slam men’s tennis doubles championships and record 112 professional doubles tournaments overall. The most weeks ranked #1 (440 plus for both men), most Davis Cup doubles wins (23), most consecutive Grand Slam Finals (7), most prize money, an Olympic Gold Medal, and on and on and on. They even have several mixed doubles Grand Slam championships playing the best women players. Mike and Bob Bryan have single-handily (or is it double-handily?) transformed and raised the profile of professional tennis doubles.

July 11th, 2016

The Controversial History of Wimbledon White

One of charming and for pro tennis players sometimes infuriating aspects of the Wimbledon tennis tournament is the very British requirements for Wimbledon white apparel. The origin of the whites apparently goes back to the late 1800s, when it was improper to have ladies perspire or show sweat stains. To mask that apparent outrage they started wearing all white. And it was in cotton flannel. Good thing England is cool and rainy-even sometime during the famous fortnight. The male tennis players soon followed suit. The tradition became rooted the manicured lawns of the All England Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club.

July 5th, 2016

Tennis Training Tips: Train Like Wimbledon Pros with These Three Tennis Drills

Wimbledon 2016 is the most famous tennis championship around, but many of us never have a chance to play tennis on a grass surface. Although it is the original tennis surface (remember its really called “lawn tennis”) less than 1% of courts in the United States are grass. If you ever are scheduled to play on a grass tennis court there are some tennis training tips for your tennis practice sessions. These tennis drills for grass court play courtesy of Micah Groom, Co-director of Player Development for the North County Tennis Academy in San Diego County in California and a USPTR certified professional.

June 30th, 2016

Father’s Day Tennis Gift Guide

Nobody needs any more goofy ties or bar glasses. If the father, grandfather or favorite uncle in your life spends their happiest hours on the tennis court, choose gifts for tennis players that will be used all year.

June 14th, 2016

Babolat’s Grand Slam French Open Tennis Gear

Make way for clay. In time for the upcoming Grand Slam event at Roland-Garros starting on May 16th, Babolat has introduced their 2016 line of French Open gear. The high-performance items include new tennis racquets, racquet bags and a tennis backpack, along with special tennis accessories. All are authorized by the tournament and many sport the French Open logo.

May 10th, 2016

Prevent Melanoma with Sun Protective Tennis Clothes

Melanoma is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the United States and the deadliest form of skin cancer. And for sports played for outdoors, like tennis, extra care is necessary. May is Melanoma Awareness Month, so take the time to use the proper sun protective clothing and learn what prevention tips will help.

May 5th, 2016

Mother’s Day Gifts for Tennis Playing Moms

For the mom in your life who spends her time on the tennis court, choose something that will be used all year long, even after the flowers wilt. Finding the perfect gifts for tennis players can be daunting. We've put this Mother's Day tennis gift guide to help you select just the right item for your tennis loving mom.

May 3rd, 2016

10 Tennis Coaching Tips To Keep Your Players Motivated

Whether you are a professional tennis coach pushing around a full-size tennis teaching cart all day or someone lugging a bucket of tennis balls trying to get a youngster or partner to develop a love for the game, here are a few tennis-coaching tips to make your life a little easier.

April 26th, 2016

3 Tennis Drills to Improve Your On-Court Footwork

Good footwork in tennis is nearly as important as consistent groundstrokes and an accurate serve for tennis match play. You can do several tennis drills with a tennis partner or as practice with your tennis league team. Here are three tennis footwork drills courtesy of USPTR certified Micah Groom, Co-director of Player Development for the North County Tennis Academy in San Diego County in California.

March 31st, 2016

Tennis Tips: What Should I Eat Before a Tennis Match?

Going into a tennis match with the right equipment, the right mental attitude and just the right amount of warm up time are all important factors to how well you will perform. But, several players, beginner and experienced, still ask: What are the right foods to eat before a tennis match.

February 25th, 2016

The Tennis Player’s Valentine’s Day Date Guide

In the game of tennis, love means nothing, but for Valentine’s Day love means everything. Here are a few ways to impress your tennis sweetheart this year with some creative tennis date ideas.

February 11th, 2016

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Tennis Gift Guide

Ditch the chocolate and the roses this year get your valentine something they will really like! Impress your loved one this Valentine’s Day with these creative tennis gift ideas or shop our special promotions section for the perfect gift. Stay tuned for our Valentine’s Day Tennis Date Guide for ideas that will knock the ball right off your sweetheart's racquet!

February 9th, 2016

2016 Australian Open Giveaway

Visit any of our social profiles and find the post with this image. Let us know who you have your eye on this year and be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to use online or in our store.

January 20th, 2016

Australian Open Champions of the Past

This year’s Australian Open is off to an exciting start! With Caroline Wozniacki and Rafael Nadal out in the first round, fans are left to wonder how much longer our favorites will continue to grace the tennis courts. But as history dictates, this year’s excitement is nothing new.

January 19th, 2016

Do It Tennis Tips: Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions

You have probably heard the saying New Year, New You by this point. To avoid the embarrassment of yet another year of resolutions not coming to fruition, here are some tips for making - and keeping - your New Year’s resolutions.

December 31st, 2015

New Tennis Year, New Tennis Gear!

The New Year marks the start of new resolutions, and all the hopes and dreams that come with them. If your big goal is to play more tennis and improve, here are some suggestions to help get you there.

December 29th, 2015

Enjoy Your Holiday Feast Guilt Free

Christmas is another one of those holidays where you marathon-eat not just for one day, but sometimes multiple days, or weeks! You go from house to house, party to party and dinner to dinner just to realize that you put on the holiday bulge before you even opened the first gift. Well not to fear. Here is a quick workout routine that will burn plenty of calories and help you feel a little less guilty about all the cookies and hot cocoa.

December 23rd, 2015

Last Minute Tennis Gift Ideas

This happens every year. You make your list and check it twice, and then realize you missed one important person. Whether it is your tennis partner, co-worker who loves tennis or just any other tennis fanatic you are close to, we have some last minute gift ideas for you of tennis gear and accessories, if the inevitable happens.

December 21st, 2015

Women’s Tennis Fashion: Has It Gone Too Far?

Sports Illustrated recently announced Serena Williams as Sportsperson of 2015. This is not only a big win for Serena Williams, as the first African-American to ever win the award, but for Tennis as well. The last tennis player to win this prestigious award was in 1976, when Chris Evert won Sports Woman of the year.

December 17th, 2015

Fashion on the Courts: Does Your Tennis Bag Match Your Style?

Women have taken tennis fashion by storm. Shocking dresses, flashy skirts and high-tech pink tennis shoes rock the courts of the WTA circuit. With so much style flashing from baseline to baseline, why do we still see women stuffing their clothing and gear into a large, over-sized tennis bag made for men?

December 15th, 2015

Give Them the Gift They Want the Most

With the biggest shopping weekend of the year behind us, and over $10 billion spent on Black Friday alone, we would like to explore a list of less conventional gift ideas. These gifts do require thought and planning, and they don't quite fit under The Tree, but they are sure to make memories that will last through next year, and beyond!

December 3rd, 2015

The Best Tennis Gift Ideas of 2015

If you are looking for gift ideas for the tennis player in your life, please check out our Gift Guide Section. But read this blog first! These products are sure to make any Christmas Merry, because giving the gift of tennis is like giving the gift of health, wellness and better focus.

December 1st, 2015

5 Quick Tips for Working-Off Your Turkey Dinner

Depending on what you eat for Thanksgiving Dinner, you can consume around 3000 calories in one sitting. You could easily gain a pound in one day from what you chow down on. But do not fret, here are some great ways to burn-off those calories. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to burn them all in one go, but you can at least burn enough to make room for desert; and then continue working them off throughout the weekend with these five fat-burning tips for a completely guilt-free Thanksgiving Feast.

November 25th, 2015

The Comfort and Ease of Tennis Skirts

Tennis skirts are both convenient and comfortable. If you are looking for fun, flirty and functional, these tennis skirts need to be on your wish list for the end of 2015!

November 12th, 2015

Warm Up This Winter: Cold Weather Tennis Apparel

With the strangely warm summer we’ve had, most tennis players are ready for a cool down. The good news is, it looks like cooler weather is on its way, and with the cooler weather comes warmer clothes. These are our Do It Tennis top tennis apparel picks to get yourself ready for the cool-down.

November 10th, 2015

Customize Your Tennis Racquet With These Easy Tips

Sometimes you can get a little tired of your tennis racquet and feel like you need to freshen it up a bit especially if you can’t bear to break up with it for a better one! Yet, buying a whole new racquet is expensive and yours is still fairly new. When that happens try customizing them with different tennis racquet accessories without paying a fortune or hindering the playability of your racquet.

October 29th, 2015

Stretching Basics

For many athletes, stretching is key to injury prevention and can be the difference between dealing with nagging injuries and playing with a sense of physical “freedom”. There are many perks to stretching. An important and obvious one is increased flexibility, which can improve your performance. A second important, maybe less obvious, benefit is it can also help cut back on muscle soreness/tightness which allows you to focus on your match and not how sore you feel from the day before.

September 24th, 2015

Lets Hear It For The Boys

It can be hard to find apparel that your junior boy tennis player will not only wear, but will actually play in for a substantial amount of time. If you’ve been at a loss for what to get your young male tennis player to wear during tennis practice, you’re in the right place! We have put together some tennis outfit options to inspire you.

September 22nd, 2015

Strategies For Your Doubles Game

For many tennis players, the concept of playing a doubles match can stir up mixed emotions. Some players would prefer playing singles, yet others enjoy having the help of a partner to cover the court. Wherever you‘re at in your love-hate relationship with doubles tennis, here are a few tips to sharpen and strengthen your doubles game. Even if it’s not your favorite, it’d be worth your time to add some of these to your tennis wisdom; chances are you’ll find yourself in a situation at some point where you’ll be asked to play in a 2v2 tennis match.

September 15th, 2015

Fall In Love With These Fall Looks

Summer is winding down and fall is around the corner. A great way to celebrate (or mourn) the close of summer - get all geared up for the fall! These are just a few of our favorite tennis styles for the fall of 2015.

September 3rd, 2015

Show Us Your Grand Slam Gear!

Summer is coming to a close and so is the 2015 tennis Grand Slam season. You know what that means though…. with that bittersweet closure, also comes our annual sweepstakes giveaway in honor of the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year! This year, we’re celebrating YOU – our customers and fans – and want you to express your individuality. Of course, we’re showing our customer appreciation again this year, and raffling off some great prizes!

August 27th, 2015

Back To School Tips For Youth Tennis Players.

We all knew it was coming. There’s nothing you can do to stop it. Yes, we’re talking, back to school time - a time where parents rejoice and students mourn. Back to school can be stressful, especially when it comes to your youth tennis players who will be back to a full schedule of tennis and an upcoming season in the sport, on top of their next year in school. Here are some tips that can make starting back to school easier for your youth athletes.

August 13th, 2015

Fathers Day Gift Guide

With Father’s Day right around the corner we have put together a gift guide for any tennis dads.

June 16th, 2015

Speedminton - A Sport To Play Anywhere

Badminton is coming back but with a twist. Speedminton is a fun new way to play Badminton almost anywhere.

June 9th, 2015

Adidas Y-3 Tennis Apparel Review

The world famous fashion-designer known for his tailoring and avant garde style, Yohji Yamamoto, has partnered up with Adidas to create a line of tennis clothes in honor of the Roland Garros French Open. Jo- Wilfred Tsonga and Ana Ivanovic will be wearing the line at the French Open this year.

May 21st, 2015

2015 French Open Ready to Kick Off

Every year when we think of summer here at Do It Tennis, we think of all of the amazing tennis tournaments that take place. With summer knocking at the door, a regular favorite — the French Open — qualifying rounds are starting today! The start of the French Open marks the start of the battle to be crowned King of Clay. In honor of the beginning of the French open, here are some facts about the beloved tournament.

May 19th, 2015

Babolat’s 2015 French Open Tennis Collection

With the French open just around the corner, Babolat has come out with a line of tennis gear specifically for it. From backpacks to racquet grips, Do It Tennis has the collection available now! Before you shop, here’s info about the line!

May 14th, 2015

Bloq UV Reduces Sun Exposure - Tennis Apparel Review

For many of us tennis players, we are out on the court several days of the week. This means there is a lot of sun shining on us at all times while enjoying our sport. Luckily Bloq UV tennis apparel has us covered, delivering lasting protection from the sun. With summer around the corner, make sure you get informed about protection from sun exposure.

May 7th, 2015

Mother’s Day Tennis Apparel and Gear

Is your mom, sister or wife a tennis-woman? Then skip the flowers and come straight to Do It Tennis for everything she really wants for Mother’s Day. Lavish her with love and a few of these tennis essentials, and then take her out for a fun day on the tennis courts.

April 30th, 2015

Tennis Apparel - Spring Must-Have’s

Spring has Sprung! Enjoy these tennis apparel, spring essentials and stay stylish on and off the tennis courts. Find some great items for both men and women!

April 7th, 2015

Do It Tennis BNPPO Photo Contest Fun

This year’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells had record attendance. Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep took home the singles titles. It was a fun tournament to watch and an even more fun tournament to attend. We also had a great turnout in our T- Shirt selfie contest. Do It Tennis had a small sea of green representing at the tournament and every so often we noticed other Do It Tennis fans in their T-Shirts.

March 26th, 2015

2015 BNP Paribas Open Recap

The BNP Paribas Open is held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden every year. It is particularly fun for us locals, but also draws a big crowd from all over the country. If you missed it here are some of the memorable moments of the tournament.

March 24th, 2015

Choosing the Right Tennis Shoes

The world of tennis shoes can be intimidating because there are so many on the market. In order to avoid the pain in uncomfortable tennis shoes, not to mention spending a lot on them, you will certainly want to consider these buying tips.

March 12th, 2015

Fun Tennis Workouts to Keep You In Shape All Year Long

Who said tennis work outs had to be trivial and mundane? Here are some fun tennis workouts to spice up your routine and make sure you’re always improving.

March 10th, 2015

BNP Paribas Open: While You’re There

Living in Southern California we get the pleasure of having a great tournament practically in our backyard. The BNP Paribas Open is hosted every year in the charming desert town of Indian wells, and this year is celebrating its 40th anniversary. If you’ve never experienced the magic, I highly suggest you see for yourself.

March 5th, 2015

Announcing T-Shirt Selfie Spectacle Contest at BNP Paribas Open

To celebrate the excitement for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Do It Tennis is putting on a contest for all those attending the tournament. Here is all you need to know about how to play in the Do It Tennis T-Shirt Selfie Spectacle and what you can win!

February 24th, 2015

Dealing With Training Setbacks

Looking for ways to improve your tennis game if you’ve hit a plateau? You are not alone. Here are six ideas of how to spice up your tennis game and get past your losing streak or that seemingly unattainable technique you just can’t nail down no matter how hard you try.

February 19th, 2015

Kids and Tennis - Keeping Them Interested

If you’re having trouble keeping your kids interested in tennis here are some suggestions that will get their attention, and make your life easier. Games are a great distraction and can also help establish the fundamental techniques. There are some great games you can play with just one child and even a group of children.

February 17th, 2015

Valentine’s Day Tennis Gift Guide

Flowers are nice, but tennis gear is better (& lasts longer) if your significant other plays tennis! So, if you’re still at a loss for what to get your Valentine this year, you can’t go wrong with some of these ideas.

February 10th, 2015

Tennis Style at the 2015 Australian Open

Style at the Australian open… what can we say? This year the Australian Open was quite the tournament. There were certainly some surprising upsets during the tournament, but the tennis wasn't the only surprise. The tennis-wear fashion-trends spotted at the Australian Open this year could also go down in the books.

February 3rd, 2015

How To Care For Your Tennis Apparel And Shoes

How many times has this happened to you? You buy some new tennis apparel and can't wait to wear it… but first you must wash it. But how exactly is it you should wash it, compared to your regular clothes? Or what about that stench coming from your tennis shoes? How on earth do you clean or wash them to freshen them up or prevent that awful smell altogether. We've put some tips together that you should keep in mind and use when possible.

January 27th, 2015

Yoga for Tennis Players

Looking for a low impact way to improve your tennis game? Try yoga. Yoga is a very important practice that everyone, especially tennis players, should try. It can help improve cardio, focus, balance, flexibility and strengthen key muscles used when playing tennis. Not only do those traits improve your tennis game, they will also minimize your risk of injury.

January 20th, 2015

Starting your Tennis Routine in 2015: Common Injuries to be Cautious

You are on the top of your game, playing tournament after tournament and spending hours on the court. You are making a comeback until suddenly, what's that ache nagging you in your arm/calf/ hamstring? You've got an injury. What do you do now? Most tennis players at least once in their tennis lifetime have the unfortunate experience of being injured.

January 14th, 2015

Tennis Apparel Review - Bloq UV 24/7 Long Sleeve Top

The peace of mind in knowing you are highly protected from the sun and preventing sun damage is priceless.

July 22nd, 2014

2014 Tennis Racquet Demo Day with Do It Tennis

Do It Tennis is pleased to announce its 2014 Do It Tennis Demo/Family Day in beautiful Vista, California. This family-friendly event invites local tennis enthusiasts to come test out the latest 2014 product lines of major tennis racquet brands used by tennis superstars such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and the William’s sisters, Venus and Serena.

April 24th, 2014

Win a Pro Tennis Racquet, Tennis Bags and more with Do it Tennis Sweepstakes

Do It Tennis in Oceanside, California, one of Southern California's premier retailer of tennis racquets, tennis shoes, tennis apparel and accessories, is pleased to announce its “2013 US Open Sweepstakes.”

August 28th, 2013

Tennis Racquets, Apparel and Other Accessories Now on Sale for Summer 2013

Do It Tennis, a leading retailer of tennis racquets, apparel, and accessories, is pleased to announce some of their many summer 2013 sales.

June 10th, 2013

Announcing Racquet Pro – The Exclusive Tool From Do It Tennis

Do It Tennis in Oceanside, California, one of Southern California’s premier tennis retailers, has implemented an online tool to their web site called Racquet Pro. Racquet Pro is a tool which allows customers to input their personal tennis racquet preferences such as racquet price range, player level, swing type etc. to help them compare tennis racquet brands before making a purchase.

May 8th, 2013

Tennis Ball Machines: The Ultimate Work-out Buddy for the Whole Family

According to Statistic Brain, three of the top ten New Year’s Resolutions are health improvement related. Gym memberships increase by 30% in January, as eager to get in shape individuals crowd into neighborhood gyms, waiting their turn on the treadmills and weight machines. Those who prefer working out at home to avoid the grunting, groaning, waiting, and sweaty odor of a crowded gym, opt to purchase home equipment; usually a treadmill for a more private work out in a more ambient atmosphere.

February 27th, 2013

Good Sport or Bad Sport?

Merriam-Webster defines sportsmanship as conduct becoming to one participating in a sport; that conduct being, fairness, respect for one’s opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing. Wikipedia touts that good sportsmanship is when teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials treat each other with respect and that the real winners in sports are those who know how to persevere and to behave with dignity – whether they win or lose the game.

February 13th, 2013

OUCH! Isn’t Tennis Elbow Enough?

When you think of sports that require a lot of jumping, I’ll bet the last sport that crosses your mind is tennis; volleyball and basketball, yes, but tennis, unlikely. However, when it comes to Patellar Tendinitis, better known as Jumper’s Knee, no court sport seems to be spared. Just ask world class tennis Pro Rafael Nadal who has been suffering from this condition for years. Missing golden career opportunity, after opportunity, from the London Olympics and Wimbledon in 2009, to this year’s US Open in New York, this young athlete still holds an impressive 11 Grand Slam titles.

November 2nd, 2012

Is Bodybuilding Needed in Tennis?

If you look at Rafael Nadal’s physique, you can tell that he’s got some serious workout routines. The prominent biceps he has and those rock hard abs tell you that he’s been pretty busy not just at the court, but at the gym as well. You’re probably guessing that he’s doing some bodybuilding workouts.

October 29th, 2012

How Healthy Eating Can Help Your Tennis Training

If you are a tennis player you should note that healthy eating can help improve your tennis training. Your body requires plenty of carbohydrates before and after playing tennis to stimulate your activities as well as recover after the match. Your body goes through many hurdles while you play tennis.

October 22nd, 2012

Top 5 Mental Training Exercises for Tennis

Training for any sport including tennis is as much about mental training as it is about physical training. When you need to physically perform at your peak, it is best to be completely focused on the game. Any emotions, distractions or lingering thoughts can quickly turn to anger and frustration. These negative emotions, if unchecked, can have a negative impact on your performance. Fortunately, there are a great number of mental exercises that tennis players can perform to help prepare them for the mental aspect of the game.

October 19th, 2012

My Trip to the U.S. Open: Babolat Tennis Bag Style

Like my visor? I got it at the U.S. Open last week. Now I know what you’re thinking, dogs are not allowed at the U.S. Open; why do you think I’m in this Babolat tennis bag?! It pays to be small… and powerful. Besides, I figured if Pierre Djokovic can hitch a ride on his human’s coat tails and go to Wimbledon, I might as well give it a shot, right? Good news, it worked!!

September 25th, 2012

Come for the Tennis, Stay for the Culture

Hard work, dedication, practice, sweat, skill, focus, endurance, excitement, victory, loss, tennis. There are probably hundreds of other words to describe this amazing sport. It dates back hundreds of years and has been a celebrated sporting event and tradition just as long. Played for both recreation and competition, tennis forms a life-long bond in the hearts of those who share its passion. This passion is brought to life at the Australian Open Tennis, the first of four yearly events in the Grand Slam which will kick off in January of 2013. This week-long event encompasses some of the most skilled tennis professionals there are and those who wish to celebrate the sport with them would be erroneous to miss this Open.

September 14th, 2012

Makin’ a Racket About My Tennis Racquet

When I was a novice player taking lessons in college, my first racquet was actually a gift. Let me rephrase that; it was more of a hand-me-down. But hey, I thought it was so cool, my first tennis racquet. That was in 1998 and they have come a long way, even since then. I still have that ol’ thing and have used it as a benchmark when reviewing or shopping for others up until the latest and greatest left my little guy in the dust.

September 10th, 2012

A New Tennis Legend in the Making?

Many would say that Rafael Nadal is headed for super stardom.Some would say he is already there. But, the one thing every tennis fan can agree on is that Nadal is going to be a legend of the court. His career has been short, only beginning in 2002 at the tender age of 15. In April of that year he played his first career ATP match and won, defeating Ramon Delgado. He was only the 9th player in what is considered the Open Era to do this before the age of 16....

July 25th, 2012

Less Talk is More Before Your Kids Tennis Match

As a young junior player I was always nervous when it was competition time. My friends would add some extra pressure saying thinks like: "I know this guy; you should beat him in less than 20 minutes!", "Oh, you'll have an easy match!", "You beat him all the time in practice; it should be easy this time too!" or "This guy is number one seed; good luck!" etc. Whether you are a tennis player or a tennis parent who doesn't know what to tell his/her kid before a match, here is my personal suggestion...

July 23rd, 2012

User Friendly Tennis Tool Helps Master the Serve

For tennis players who aspire to perform and serve at the optimum level, the Total Serve is designed for you. Based on knowledge of physical movements and different sporting activities, owner and inventor Lisa Dodson has created a tool that educates players what the accurate tennis serve and throwing motion “feel like.” Lisa has enjoyed an illustrious career in tennis. For more then 30 years, she has played tennis professionally, coached, managed tennis clubs and acted as the USTA professional tournament director. She has coached tennis players as young as 5 and as old as 85! But for many years, she used a tube sock with 3 tennis balls in it to help players understand what the proper serve should feel like. The sock, however, did not have a solid grip. Lisa says, “I found so much success with my clients with this simple tool that I decided to make...

July 5th, 2012

Showing Your Tennis Racquet The “Love” It Deserves

When you hear the world “love” on the tennis court you can only hope that it is referring to your competitor`s score rather than your own, but there is another “love” that tennis players sometimes forget about… love for your tennis racquet! Unlike the old wooden tennis racquets...

May 1st, 2012

Victoria Tennis Academy in Kenya Launches Junior Aces Program

The USTA recently announced their successful completion of 3000 tennis courts in the U.S. The project was a part of the 10 and Under Tennis initiative to help bring a love of tennis to children in the hopes of creating more top ranked American’s in the future.

December 27th, 2011

Athletes and Proper Nutrition

As I grabbed my new Head YouTek tennis racquet to meet my girlfriend at the court, I suddenly remembered the recent information I had come across regarding improving one’s general athletic performance via proper nutrition. So I decided to make a quick stop at the local farmer’s ...

November 18th, 2011

What’s so great about portable tennis nets?

Portable tennis nets are not seen that often but they can be great to have if you love to play tennis. This is so, because you can set it up and play tennis anytime or pretty much anywhere you want to. I have had die-hard tennis players ...

October 21st, 2011

Designer Tennis Bags for Women are Spacious and Eye-Catching

Designer handbags were never much priority for me since I do not like to carry too many items everywhere I go. But when I play tennis with my girlfriends, I do need something spacious so designer tennis bags ...

October 18th, 2011

Why you need a tennis ball hopper and how they are different

Back in the day, tennis ball hoppers used to be simple. It was a basket that held about 50 balls with a handle that helped you pick the balls up. Now a day, there are about 10 different types of tennis ball hoppers. You got ball hoppers that can pick up ...

October 14th, 2011

Consider the facts when looking for the best tennis racquet for your game

If you are a beginner player, you generally need a lighter, bigger headed racquet like a Prince Exo3 Silver. However, if you are a 4.5 - 5.0 player, you might want something that is a smaller headsize, weighs more and offers more control than power. This being said, there are a couple of racquets that have been best sellers. The reason these racquets ...

October 8th, 2011

Question: Wilson tennis shoes: from very bad to very good!

Robert Costa from El Cajon writes: "What's the best tennis shoe in the sport right now, why have they evolved so much in the past couple years?"

September 14th, 2011

How tennis bags for women have changed in the past 10 years

Being a man, I should know very little about women's tennis bags. Fortunately, this guy knows women's bags. The main reason is that we happen to carry a lot of them at Do It Tennis. Also, women love

August 29th, 2011

What the tennis court means to me

Over the years, my local tennis court has become my sanctuary and a hub for socializing and meeting others. A few years ago, one of my co-workers invited me to play a short game during...

August 29th, 2011

Question: Why do you need a tennis bag when you go play tennis?

This weeks question is from Miguel Brossard of Chula Vista Ca. He asks: Why do you need a tennis bag when you go play tennis?

August 26th, 2011

K- Swiss Tennis Shoes Viral Ad

Without a doubt, the new viral advertising campaign video for K-Swiss tennis shoes leaps outside of the box. Actor Danny McBride portrays the new (fictitious) K-Swiss CEO, Kenny Powers. The viral video...

August 23rd, 2011

Tennis bags for women

Tennis bags for women have become very popular. Female tennis players are no longer limited to “pro” style bags with tons of logos. Nope—lady tennis players can now select from a wide variety of styles, shapes, materials, and...

August 22nd, 2011

The Human Tennis Ball Machine

I used to play against this guy I called the "Human Tennis Ball Machine". You know--the type of player that makes you hit, hit, and hit until you finally make an error. EVERYTHING you send his way comes back and the rallies are long. I would tell him...

August 21st, 2011

Where have all the tennis shoes gone?

I play a lot of tennis and thought I'd do an internet search on tennis shoes. You know, just to keep up on their latest and greatest designs and features. I've always believed that tennis shoes are the most important piece of tennis equipment. After all, you can't play well if

August 16th, 2011

My experience on the tennis court

Over the years, my local tennis court has become my sanctuary and a hub for socializing and meeting others. A few years ago, one of my co-workers invited me to play a short game during our lunch hour. I found the game to be a good way to exercise as well as a way to...

August 16th, 2011

Tennis Backboards = Practice really does make perfect

Despite a lighthearted resentment against tennis backboards, I can't say enough about their value as a training aid.

August 15th, 2011

Watch out for those tennis nets

Tennis nets are not my friends. Tennis nets are the enemy. A measly 3 to 3 1/2 foot tall opponent that, on occasion, seems like the Great Wall of China! Tennis nets are predators who feed on fuzzy yellow flying objects and never seem...

August 8th, 2011

Question: How did you get into Tennis?

This weeks question comes from Shelly B. of Oceanside- When did you start playing tennis and what was the US standing at the time? (this is a cookie crumb to the Do It America project) mention the court you started playing on and who was the top American tennis player at the time?

August 2nd, 2011

Congratulations to Prince for Making Racquets Hard-Core Players Can Enjoy

In the last couple of years, Prince has brought out some really good player racquets....and some really bad player racquets. I have used Prince tennis racquets since I was a little kid. Until about 2 years ago, I was still using a Prince racquet, but I unfortunately had to make a switch because the racquets that came out were not to my liking. I was using the o3 Hybrid Hornet Midplus and tried to switch to the Prince EXO3 black or the EXO3 white but neither one worked for me...

July 12th, 2011

The Re-designed Head YouTek Racquet

After HEAD signed Novak Djokovic away from Wilson in 2009, they came out with the HEAD Youtek Speed series tennis racquets (Youtek Speed MP 18x20 and 16x19, Elite and Pro). Although these racquets played ok, they did not fly off the shelves. I think part of this had to do with the similarities to the very popular YouTek Radical series (used by Andy Murray)...

July 12th, 2011

Sharapova screaming during matches

Listen, I know that when you expend a lot of energy on the tennis court, that you sometimes make noises when you are hitting the ball or running to get the ball. However, the noise that comes out of Maria Sharapova's mouth when she hits the ball makes me get up from my desk and hit the mute button.

July 7th, 2011

What you need when you purchase a house with a run-down tennis court:

I talk to a lot of customers who have purchased a home with a tennis court on the property. The previous owner did not take very good care of the tennis court and so they need help cleaning it up. There are 6 specific items that you need in order to make sure your tennis court is ready to go.

July 7th, 2011

Novak Djokovic is Poised to Take the Number One Ranking with his Head YouTek Speed

With a number one men's tennis ranking on the line, Novak Djokovic is poised to take the crown at the 2011 French Open. With a hot win streak of 37-0, and a recent change to the HEAD YouTek IG Speed, tennis fans everywhere may witness history in the making.

May 21st, 2011