Novak Djokovic won a 5 set match today again a French player Patience who fought until the end with huge support from the home crowd.

Djokovic eventually prevailed but he learned some good mental toughness lessons. He also shared some of his thoughts about mental toughness and why he won… (more…)

Why do tennis players take three service balls from the ball-kids, bounce them then throw one back?

The first reason that comes to mind is that they are looking for the ball that is the most preserved – not so fuzzy – and will thus fly the fastest with the least air friction.

This is only a minor reason. (more…)