Portugese Academy Head Coach explains how to make a successful clay court transition
Around this time of year the professionals are busy converting their game from one suited to the hard courts of
The art of the tie-break
Being aggressive, going in with a positive mindset and having a clear focus on your task are the keys, say
Coaching analysis from the experts: First four shots are the key
Only 30 per cent of rallies go to five or more shots, yet players spend most of their practice sessions
Legendary coach to World No.1 asks “Why does tennis ban on-court coaching when every other sport allows it?”
Patrick Mouratoglou, coach to Serena Williams - the greatest female player of all time, thinks we need to modernise to attract
Scouting Report
Originally published on: 20/12/13 00:00As part of his role with adidas, Mats attends the Eddie Herr International and Orange Bowl every December as a
Novak Djokovic: Serve to Win
Originally published on: 20/08/13 00:00Part-autobiography, part self-help book with some recipes thrown in for good measure, Djokovic’s book, “Serve to Win”,
Spotlight on Thornbury Tennis Club
Originally published on: 04/03/14 00:00How did you get into tennis? I started playing tennis when I was about ten – my mum
Adapting to hard courts
Originally published on: 22/08/13 00:00Rafael Nadal’s astonishing run on the clay and Andy Murray’s glorious home victory at Wimbledon are consigned
Junior tennis takes centre stage
Originally published on: 02/12/13 00:00Writing in his exclusive column for tennishead, Mats outlined events such as this week’s Eddie Herr International
Masterminds of Tennis: Mats Merkel
Originally published on: 19/09/13 00:00What made you make the move into coaching? I was supposed to play college tennis in the US,