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10
Aug
In the annual calendar of tennis fans, one of the main events of the month of August is the Cincinnati Open tournament. Part of both the 2026 ATP Tour as a Masters 1000 tournament and the 2026 WTA Tour as a WTA 1000 tournament, it is the final major warm up event for a number of top players who are going to participate in the US Open later on in August.
The first edition of Cincinnati Open took place on 18 September 1899, making it the oldest tennis event in the United States to still be played in or around...
10
Aug
The UEFA Super Cup is played annually between the current champions of the Champions League and Europa League. This year it falls on Wednesday, 12 August and features Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa playing on the field of the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. The local kick off time is 9:00 pm, or 8:00 pm BST. In the UK, you can watch it on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, and HBO Max. Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa betting odds are also available ahead of the match for those looking to assess the favourites and potential outcomes.
The French...
10
Aug
Every rally and play burst in tennis is made up of different tennis shots. Each shot type serves a unique purpose. Some shots start at the point, others are used to develop a rally with patience from the back, while others help attack or defend under pressure as well as finish the point outright. A solid player rarely hits the same type of stroke twice in a row, because the situation is constantly changing. Thus, choosing the right response is as much part of a successful game as the technique behind it.
Understanding the main tennis shot types and tennis...
06
Aug
The play in tennis begins with a serve for every single point. It is a shot that the serving player takes entirely on their own terms. There is just the player, the ball and the toss, when you get down to it. That makes serving the most controllable stroke in the game and also one of the most important elements to master. Whether you’re a beginning player or a fan who wants to understand things better, knowing both the tennis serve rules and the different tennis serve types is essential.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know...
04
Aug
What is Set Handicap betting in Tennis
Set Handicap betting in tennis gives one player a virtual advantage or disadvantage in sets before the match starts. Your bet wins if the adjusted set score is in your player's favour.
Detailed Explanation
A set handicap in tennis is shown as a positive (+) or negative (–) number of sets, such as +1.5 or –1.5. After the match ends, the handicap is added to or subtracted from the final set score to determine whether your bet wins.
In a best-of-three match:
–1.5 sets requires your player to win 2–0.
+1.5 sets wins if your player...
03
Aug
Tennis has one of the most distinctive scoring systems in all sports. Where most sports count specific points upwards (1, 2, 3…) – tennis uses its own language of: love, 15, 30 and 40, played across points, games and sets that make up the match. While newcomers may be a bit baffled by the terminology at first, the reality is a bit less head-scratching. The tennis scoring rules follow a clear, logical structure once you understand how the pieces fit together.
In this post, we’ll explain how the hierarchy of scoring rules actually works, why tennis counts the way it...
03
Aug
What is a Fault in Tennis
A fault in tennis is an unsuccessful serve. It happens when the serve does not land in the correct service box or breaks one of the serving rules. After a first fault, the server gets one more attempt. If the second serve is also a fault, it becomes a double fault, and the server loses the point.
Detailed Explanation
Every point starts with a serve. The server has two chances to make a legal serve.
A fault can occur if the serve:
Lands outside the correct service box.
Hits the net and does not land in the...
02
Aug
The Mubadala DC Open has reached its climax. On Sunday, 2 August 2026, the Men’s singles final will take place at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center. It’s a very interesting matchup, placing home favourite and one of the top American players, Taylor Fritz, against a 19-year-old Spanish sensation, Rafael Jodar. In this preview, we will analyse Fritz vs Jodar betting odds, while also looking at how both players reached the final of this prestigious tournament.
As it’s a compelling clash of experience against youth, there is plenty of ground to cover if you are thinking about placing a bet....
02
Aug
Tennis shot types are the different strokes players use to control rallies, attack opponents, and defend difficult situations. From forehands and backhands to volleys, serves, and specialty shots, each stroke has a specific purpose. This glossary explains the most common tennis shot types with short, clear definitions.
Forehand in Tennis
The forehand in tennis is a shot played with the front of the racket hand facing the direction of the shot. It is one of the most common and powerful strokes, used from both the baseline and the net.
Backhand in Tennis
The backhand in tennis is a shot played with the back...