Tennis Life
Tennis Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Recreational Player Should Know
Tennis has a culture of etiquette that predates many of its written rules. After 25 years on recreational courts, here is everything I have learned ... Read more
November 5, 2026
French Open 2026 Preview: Sinner the Favourite as Alcaraz Withdraws with Wrist Injury
The French Open 2026 begins May 24 at Roland Garros in Paris — and the biggest storyline is the one that will not be there. ... Read more
November 5, 2026
Indoor Tennis in Canada: How to Keep Playing Through Winter (2026 Guide)
Don't take the winter off. Here's how indoor tennis works in Canada, how to find a court, how to keep costs down and what to bring.
October 13, 2026
How to Play Tennis in the Rain (And When to Just Go Home)
Rain is the great saboteur of recreational tennis. You’ve booked the court, found a partner, driven across the city, and now it’s spitting. Do you ... Read more
July 7, 2026
Tennis Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Club Player Should Know
Tennis has more unwritten rules than almost any other sport. The formal rulebook is available from the ITF and runs to dozens of pages. But ... Read more
July 1, 2026
10 Things Every Recreational Tennis Player Has Said Out Loud (At Least Once)
Tennis is a sport where talking to yourself is not just accepted but practically mandatory. After 25 years on the court, I’ve said all of ... Read more
June 25, 2026
Why Tennis Is the Best Sport for Adults Over 30 — The Evidence
I’m biased. I’ve played tennis for 25 years and I think it’s the best sport in the world. But I also have significant evidence to ... Read more
June 23, 2026
How to Find a Tennis Partner in Canada (2026): The Complete Guide
Finding a reliable tennis partner is, genuinely, one of the harder parts of recreational tennis. You need someone at a similar level, available at similar ... Read more
June 11, 2026
12 Types of Club Tennis Players — Which One Are You? (2026 Edition)
We already covered the 7 types of opponents you’ll face on the other side of the net. But what about your own side? After 25 ... Read more
May 28, 2026