Scandals are usually not too common in the sport of tennis, so when one happens it usually gains a lot of traction. With that being said there have been a few instances where scandal has rocked the tennis world, it is a sport after all and scandals are bound to happen. Listed below are 10 scandals that have rocked the tennis world along with YouTube Video or news articles links for further information.
When a person decides to pursue a career as a professional athlete, one of the enticing prospects is the possibility of getting pretty large paychecks. Regardless of which sport a person decides to pursue, the top performers in a sport have the potential to earn millions of dollars through prize money and endorsements.
Why are you or someone you know not playing tennis?
Tennis is a sport for everyone! It can help you to develop the necessary skills to live your best life. So start playing tennis today!
Do you know what forehand grip is best for you? This post will help you to determine the most appropriate forehand grip to improve your tennis game.
Everyone has attempted to play tennis at some point of their life and it continues to be one of the most popular sports going around. With all that being said, there are still some facts about tennis that will leave even the most die-hard tennis fans pleasantly surprised.
One of the longest ongoing debates in tennis is the debate between the single handed backhand and the double handed backhand – which is actually the better stroke to use? To put it into perspective, this debate will probably live on forever as both backhands have their own pros and cons.
Tennis consists of three main strokes which are forehand, backhand and the hardest of them all the serve. Serve is the stroke which is used to start a point in tennis and helps you dictate the start of a point. With that being said, serve is by far the hardest technique to learn and execute in tennis owing to so many technical elements required to perfect the serve. This article looks at the five best servers of all time and what are the constituents that go into making their serves great and borderline technical perfection.
There is no doubt that Tennis fans across the globe love watching high caliber players face off against each other in friendly (or not so friendly) rivalries. There have been so many phenomenal rivalries between players over the years, however a few stand out over the rest in terms of playing ability, excitement, close matches and fan following. This article delves into the greatest tennis rivalries of all time and touches upon what makes these rivalries great.
A volley is one of the most underrated strokes in tennis. It is the stroke which is more often used in doubles than in singles. Volleys are crucial when it comes to finishing off points and also keeping the rallies short. In this article, the technique behind a volley is going to be broken down into three simple steps to make for easy understanding.
When choosing a tennis racquet, there is A LOT to consider. This includes head size, racquet weight and string pattern. In this article, we will explain the importance of each of these factors and go in to detail in what type of racquet may suit you the best depending on your ability and style of play.
Technology continues to evolve in almost every aspect of life – and tennis is no exception to this. This includes the advancements of tennis racquets, tennis shoes, tennis strings, hawk-eye technology and telemetry sensors.
Tennis is a unique sport when it comes to scoring. Although most of us are familiar with the scoring system in tennis, I am sure some might not be aware as to why this slightly unique method of scoring is followed.
It goes without saying that tennis is definitely one of the more physically demanding sports out there. The amount of strain that is put on the shoulders, legs, hips, etc. is almost unmatched in any sport. However, every sport requires a different type of fitness training which is suitable for that specific sport.
Making it big in tennis is no easy feat, however once you make it to the top there is a lot of money up for grabs.
A huge congratulations to everyone who participated in our recent Club Championships at Box Hill TC & Balwyn Park TC! It was great to see the high level of tennis and sportsmanship across both venues. Well done to all our Club Champions! Balwyn Park Tennis ClubWe saw a fantastic turnout across our Junior and Adult …
A massive congratulations to every single player who competed in the ERT Winter Season. There was much sportsmanship and talent displayed throughout the competition, with a highly successful conclusion for our clubs. The following teams finished as Premiers and Runners-Up for the Summer 25/26 Season: Box Hill Tennis Club Balwyn Park Tennis Club
We’re excited to welcome two new coaches to the coaching team this year. Gabe Bradley is over from the UK and will be with us for just Term 1 as he continues his travels across the world and eventually back to his hometown in the South of England, where he manages his own club. It’s …
Once again, the Australian Open is always a highlight across the summer, especially with the opportunities at this Grand Slam for players from FD tennis. Firstly, we had 4 aspiring FD tennis players take on the role of Ballkids: Ellie, Antonia, Isabel and Julian. They did an incredible job through servicing players and rolling the …
We’re so excited to announce that Rachel Pan (one of our Performance Junior Players) and Polly Li (FD Tennis Coach) were recognised for their excellent VTA Pennant season this past Winter. Rachel was awarded the Best Player award for Women’s Grade 2 Pennant, and Polly was recognised for her part in the Team of the …
A huge shout-out and congratulations to our junior players who have been representing the Eastern Region Tennis Association (ERT) in the Association’s Junior Pennant (AJP) competition! The AJP competition provides a high-level, ongoing player development pathway for aspiring juniors. Our players are competing against their peers from across metropolitan associations in a structured, team-based league, …
Congratulations to the following teams for finishing as Premiers in the Eastern Region Tennis Winter Grand Finals 🎾 Box Hill TC Balwyn Park TC
A huge congratulations to Aaryan Shah for being selected for the 2025 Tennis Vic Future Leaders Program. This program is designed for students in Years 9, 10 and 11 about tennis and provides them with the opportunity to make a real difference in their local tennis community. As part of the program, Aaryan will attend …
The winter season is drawing to a close, and finals are around the corner. Congratulations to all our players who competed this season, showing dedication, teamwork, sportsmanship and skill. The outstanding achievements put in by each player are reflected in an incredible number of teams on the verge of making the semi-finals! The following teams …
The pickleball event at Boxhill Tennis Club was an incredible afternoon full of fun and camaraderie. Players hit the courts with energy and enthusiasm as they embraced their first pickleball experience (for most of them). It was wonderful to see everyone who came to enjoy a great afternoon of a sport that is taking the …
