McEnroe, Patrick

Not All Tennis Balls Are Equal

In tournaments, the old balls are swapped for new ones after several games. Those livelier new ones can change a player’s strategy.

By Stuart Miller

Content Type: Personal Profile McEnroe, Patrick Tennis Townsend, Taylor United States Open (Tennis) United States Tennis Assn

A Decade After U.S.T.A. Sidelined Her, Taylor Townsend Is Moving On

When Townsend was the world’s top junior player, the leaders of tennis in the United States told her to hit the gym. A decade later, she’s determined to play the best tennis of her career.

By Matthew Futterman

Content Type: Service McEnroe, Patrick OShannessy, Craig Tennis

Here’s Some Tennis Advice: Keep It Short

Coaches say winning quicker rallies is crucial to winning matches. It’s “the No. 1-indicator of winning and losing.”

By Stuart Miller