Tennis is mostly contested out of doors, which means players must regularly adapt to varying weather conditions when competing. Everything from wind, sun glare, rain, and extreme heat/humidity can impact tennis strategy and performance.

Fartlek runningFartlek running, a valuable training method for tennis players, involves alternating between speed and recovery jogging. Originating from Sweden, this technique, known as ''speed play,'' enhances endurance and agility crucial for tennis.

Factors that influence the length of a tennis matchThere are a number of factors that influence how long a tennis match will ultimately last. Opponents, court surfaces and weather conditions all play their part and determine whether a match will take 6 hours or under an hour.

Tennis matches tend to take a very long time to complete. At the highest professional level or simply a local club match, the scoring system is such that there can be a lot of breaks in momentum and matches can seem to go on forever.

For a small island, Singapore is very well provided with sports shops and outlets. This is a small review specifically on tennis shops in Singapore, however many of them offer other racket sports products and services too.

The article is the third and final part of our 'Playing Tennis Tournaments Guide'; you can find the first part here and the second part hereCheck out Tactics with your CoachCheck out with your coach suitable singles and doubles tactics that you can use in playing tennis tournaments. Understanding your strengths is vital, but identifying your opponent's weaknesses is crucial for winning.

Babolat is known for it's modern player's rackets which encourage big, fast swings and plenty of topspin  -  think Rafael Nadal. While there are three main racket lines, each line has a variety of rackets aimed to suit the needs of different players.

American racket company Prince offers a wide variety of rackets to suit all styles of play. With four major racket families, Tour, Phantom, Beast and Warrior, players of all standards are bound to find a high-quality option to suit their game.