We’ve studied 2,326 college women’s college matches from August 1, 2017, through 2019. Our objective was to find answers to some of these questions. What is the difference between match winners and losers? Which statistical categories are most important? What should a college coach or player focus on, to improve faster? How are women’s matches […]
The Tennis Analytics Blog
How Analytics Can Help Improve Pre-Match Nerves
This is a guest post by Jaice Blakeleigh. Analytics are taking over all sports, with some of the world’s top tennis players taking advantage of big data. For proof of this look no further than Novak Djokovic and his use of analytics. His strategy coach, Craig O’Shannessy, uses analytics to find patterns and numbers, which he […]
2,086 Match Case Study: How Men’s College Players Win Matches
We’ve studied 2,086 college men’s college matches (women’s case study here) from August 1, 2017, through 2019. Our objective was to answer some of these questions. What is the difference between match winners and losers? Which statistical categories are most important? What should a college coach or player focus on, to improve faster? Below are […]
Improve Your First 4 Shots in Singles
In this lesson, you’re going to learn how to improve the first 4 shots of points in singles. Specifically, we’re going to show you how to improve your serve +1, and the return +1. But before that, you’ll learn why the first 4 shots are important in singles. If you’re new to our blog, we […]
How to Improve Your Return Strategy in Singles: Our Proven Method
In this post, you’re going to learn our proven method to improve your return strategy for singles. Similar to the previous lesson on serve strategy, some of this can be implemented immediately without practice time. You will also learn specific areas of your return game to work on in practice. What we’re about to show […]