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Blogging about my #rolandgarros experience as a fan at Sportskeeda this week.. Here's the first entry into my #fandiary and stay tuned for a few more. #tennis #tennisfan #tennisblog #bucketlist

The results are in on how Tennis 🎾 can lift a weight from our mind. Check out the results from our study of over 2,300 people in episode 1 ASICS EMEA Lindsay Mandeville Giles Muse Louis Rouach Pitch Marketing Group Emma Victoria Wells Ashley Neaves #tennis #sw19 #soundmindsoundbody #moveyourmind

How tennis can improve your state of mind 😉

With the 2024 tennis season underway, I thought it was a great time to switch my focus to some sports portraits. First up, Coco Gauff who's sponsored by New Balance 🎾 #sportsillustration #tennis #editorialillustration  #aoi #procreateart #advertisingdesign #portrait #illustration #newbalance

Ever wondered how tennis players qualify to play at the Olympic Games? Do you know why Monday 10 June is such an important date in the qualification process for Paris 2024? With the Paris 2024 Olympic Tennis Event very much on the horizon, find out all there is to know about qualification here: https://shorturl.at/lIRZ3 #tennis #olympics #olympicgames #paris2024

Wimbledon's elegantly dressed line judges might be losing their jobs. All matches at next year's championship will feature electronic line calling, the tennis tournament's organizer announced last week, upending 147 years of tradition. The change puts #Wimbledon in line with most other major pro #tennis events, which have used #technology to call lines for some time. Wimbledon tested the automated system last year and determined that it's accurate enough to fully deploy. Previously, Wimbledon let players "#challenge," or review, line calls made by humans a limited number of times per match, using an electronic system. Pro tennis players generally prefer electronic line calling because it makes fewer mistakes. Humans, understandably, have trouble seeing whether a serve hit at 130 mph is out by a millimeter or two. https://lnkd.in/eg8XQE5q.

Have you ever pondered the origins of the unique scoring system in #tennis and #padel? 🤔 Tracing back to the medieval era, when tennis, or its precursor #JeuDePaume, was a favored pastime among French nobility, we uncover a fascinating tale. Imagine a sun-drenched afternoon in 15th-century France, where King Henry V and the French Dauphin engaged in a spirited tennis match. Their scores were marked as 15, 30, and 45, a system that, while intriguing, has its roots firmly planted in medieval times. One widely accepted theory posits that players used clock faces to keep score, advancing the minute hand in 15-minute increments, leading to the familiar 15, 30, and 45 markers. However, the transition from 45 to 40 remains a historical enigma, potentially stemming from the need for a deuce and advantage system that didn't align with the clock face model. As you step onto the court, remember that each point you win is a testament to a rich legacy that stretches back centuries. From the grand pageantry of medieval France to the modern-day courts, the scoring system of tennis and padel carries the echoes of history. So, the next time you hear "15-Love" or "40-All," appreciate the fascinating journey behind those numbers. It's not just a game 🎾 it's a connection to the past, where every point tells a story.

As this piece depicts, it is an extremely interesting time within the world of professional tennis at the moment. It will be fascinating to see how events play out. #tennis #worldsport #globalsports

Start playing this sport 🏆👀 A recent study found there was one sport that had the capability to extend your lifespan by 9.7 years for 3 simple reasons: strategy, serotonin release and social interaction. Tennis and other similar racket sports came out on top in comparison to the gym which you’d probably think would have claimed the number 1 position. #tennis #longevity #raquetball #healthtips

🏅 Did You Know? 🏅 ⚽️ The longest tennis match in history lasted for 11 hours and 5 minutes, spread over three days at Wimbledon 2010! John Isner and Nicolas Mahut battled it out with Isner finally winning 70-68 in the fifth set. 🎾 Share your favorite sports trivia or interesting facts in the comments! ⬇️ #DidYouKnow #SportsTrivia #FunFacts #SportsHistory #EngageWithUs