Is Victoria Mboko a pusher? I was tagged in a Twitter exchange the other day debating … Do Pushers Grow Out Of It? – Heavy TopspinRead more
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Topspin in Tennis Explained: Why Brushing Up Is Bad Advice
One of the most common instructions in tennis is: “Brush up on the ball to create … Topspin in Tennis Explained: Why Brushing Up Is Bad AdviceRead more
Why Can’t Iga Swiatek Beat Jelena Ostapenko? – Heavy Topspin
Jelena Ostapenko in Stuttgart Jelena Ostapenko is now 6-0 against Iga Swiatek. Their first meeting doesn’t … Why Can’t Iga Swiatek Beat Jelena Ostapenko? – Heavy TopspinRead more
April 2025 – Heavy Topspin
The “Babes”–Evelyn Colyer and Joan Austin–at Wimbledon in the 1920s Previous: March Lots of tennis this … April 2025 – Heavy TopspinRead more
An Inside-Out Attempt to Classify Playing Styles – Heavy Topspin
Are Paula Badosa and Emma Navarro actually the same player? Every so often, an analyst introduces … An Inside-Out Attempt to Classify Playing Styles – Heavy TopspinRead more
Francisco Cerundolo’s Solid Second Serves – Heavy Topspin
Francisco Cerundolo at Wimbledon in 2022. Credit: Jmmuguerza I remain mildly obsessed with Francisco Cerundolo’s second-serve … Francisco Cerundolo’s Solid Second Serves – Heavy TopspinRead more
Aryna Sabalenka, Queen of Clay? – Heavy Topspin
Aryna Sabalenka typically has things more under control, even on clay. For a while there, it … Aryna Sabalenka, Queen of Clay? – Heavy TopspinRead more
Aryna Sabalenka, Goddess of the Tiebreak? – Heavy Topspin
Even Aryna can’t explain it Aryna Sabalenka has won her last 19 tiebreaks. She’s 21-1 on … Aryna Sabalenka, Goddess of the Tiebreak? – Heavy TopspinRead more
Surface Speed Convergence, One More Time – Heavy Topspin
I wrote last week about the decline of specialization on the men’s tour. I proposed that … Surface Speed Convergence, One More Time – Heavy TopspinRead more
Anav Gupta – Backhand Looping from Topspin – Butterfly Table Tennis & Ping Pong Equipment
December 8, 2025 (by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anav Gupta is demonstrating the … Anav Gupta – Backhand Looping from Topspin – Butterfly Table Tennis & Ping Pong EquipmentRead more