Tennis

  1. Novak Dojokovic breaks world No 1 record
    Novak Dojokovic breaks world No 1 record

    Novak Dojokovic breaks world No 1 record

    Novak Djokovic today becomes the longest-standing male player at the top of tennis’s world rankings. The 33-year-old Serb appears at the top of this week’s ranking list for the 311th week of his career, beating the record of 310 set in 2018 by Roger Federer.

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  2. HEAD becomes Official Tennis Ball, Racquet and String of Laver Cup
    HEAD becomes Official Tennis Ball, Racquet and String of Laver Cup

    HEAD becomes Official Tennis Ball, Racquet and String of Laver Cup

    This is the official press release published by the Laver Cup organization

    Laver Cup organizers announced today that HEAD, a leading racquet and ball manufacturer, has signed a multi-year deal to become a global sponsor of the event starting with this year’s edition to be held at the iconic TD Garden in Boston from September 24-26, 2021.

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  3. Djokovic takes another step into the history books
    Djokovic takes another step into the history books

    Djokovic takes another step into the history books

    Novak Djokovic has taken another step towards being recognised as the greatest tennis player in history with his 18th Grand Slam title and ninth Australian Open crown.

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  4. Expert Reviews of the HEAD RADICAL 2023
    Radical Review 2023

    Expert Reviews of the HEAD RADICAL 2023

    It was thirty years ago that HEAD first launched the RADICAL and the racquet continues to wow the sport. For 2023, the RADICAL racquet series has been upgraded with state-of-the-art Auxetic technology that delivers sensational impact feel and increased confidence in your game. As part of the refresh, the RADICAL now has a fresh, bold and asymmetrical design. 

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  5. The Gravity R-Pet Bag - Spun from recycled plastic
    Gravity R-Pet Duffle Bag 2022

    The Gravity R-Pet Bag - Spun from recycled plastic

    The HEAD GRAVITY R-PET bags collection, made from recycled PET bottles

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  6. The story behind the new RADICAL 2021
    The story behind the new RADICAL 2021

    The story behind the new RADICAL 2021

    Pick up the new RADICAL 2021, take your first few swings at the ball, and you quickly appreciate the racquet's fresh, improved feel.

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  7. Marin ČILIĆ signs long-term contract for HEAD apparel and footwear
    Marin ČILIĆ signs long-term contract for HEAD apparel and footwear

    Marin ČILIĆ signs long-term contract for HEAD apparel and footwear

    HEAD, the global sports performance brand has signed a new long-term contract with 2014 US Open champion Marin ČILIĆ, extending the successful relationship into two new categories: Apparel and Footwear.

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  8. Top 9 - The Evolution of Tennis Video Games
    Top 9 - The Evolution of Tennis Video Games

    Top 9 - The Evolution of Tennis Video Games

    Here's a look through some of the most notable tennis games in history, and also some recent releases: 

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  9. What does it take to become a professional tennis player?
    What does it take to become a professional tennis player?

    What does it take to become a professional tennis player?

    Applicants for the position of a top ten tennis player – especially those who want to stay in the job for more than a few months – should have the following attributes.

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  10. The Essence of the US Open
    The Essence of the US Open

    The Essence of the US Open

    NEW YORK – If you position yourself in just the right spot inside the gargantuan Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open, you can hear the squeal of the No. 7 subway line from a few hundred yards away on the old elevated tracks that weave through the Queens borough of New York City.

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  11. Tennis Racquet Stringing - False Economy by Tennis Players
    Tennis Racquet Stringing - False Economy by Tennis Players

    Tennis Racquet Stringing - False Economy by Tennis Players

    My strings are fine for another few months – I paid good money for them, they’re lasting, so what’s the problem?

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  12. Grass Tennis Courts
    Grass Tennis Courts

    Grass Tennis Courts

    For some, it’s the true surface for tennis. For others, it’s better used for cows. But one thing remains true – there are few finer sights in sport than the sight of world class tennis being played on grass.

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  13. Clay Tennis Courts
    Clay Tennis Courts

    Clay Tennis Courts

    For as long as anyone can remember, the European spring has meant clay-court tennis, when the mudlarks of the tennis world have their moment in the sun.

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  14. Ready? Play … at home: How tennis has shifted to a game you can play literally anywhere

    Ready? Play … at home: How tennis has shifted to a game you can play literally anywhere

    ‘OK,’ Andy Murray says, leaning down to peer into the camera with his wife Kim by his side. ‘We’re calling on everyone in the tennis community to try the 100-volley challenge.’

     

    It’s early April and the professional tennis circuit has been shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic for a month, with the recreational game being shuttered for many around the globe, too. Andy and Kim had just filmed themselves in their garden, volleying the ball

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  15. The Tennis Wall - A perfect practice partner who just can`t miss
    The Tennis Wall - A perfect practice partner who just can`t miss

    The Tennis Wall - A perfect practice partner who just can`t miss

    On a bright Montana morning in the summer of 1999, I had just watched Andre Agassi on TV as he came from two-sets-to-love down to capture the French Open and complete the rare feat of winning all four majors, known as a career Grand Slam.

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  16. Who was Philippe Chatrier?
    Who was Philippe Chatrier?

    Who was Philippe Chatrier?

    Not often is a sports stadium named after an administrator, but the Philippe Chatrier Court at the Stade Roland Garros is there because of the man whose name it carries, a man who was possibly the most influential tennis administrator of the last century.

     

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  17. Hard court tennis - deconstructing the hard court
    Colourful differnt layers of an hard court surface

    Hard court tennis - deconstructing the hard court

    It has been almost 40 years since the US Open made the switch from grass (via three years on green clay) to hard courts, a move that changed tennis for good.

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  18. How to Choose Your Tennis Strings
    How to choose your Tennis Strings

    How to Choose Your Tennis Strings

    As important as the tennis racquet itselfthe strings are a crucial element of every player’s game.

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  19. Tennis Europe & HEAD Sportswear join forces
    Tennis Europe & HEAD Sportswear join forces

    Tennis Europe & HEAD Sportswear join forces

    HEAD Sportswear has become the Official Sportswear and Footwear Provider of the European Tennis Federation. The two-year agreement brings the apparel wing of the leading tennis equipment manufacturer alongside the comprehensive partnership between Tennis Europe and HEAD that began in 2007. 

    From 2020, the partnership will see the provision of exclusive

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  20. HEAD and the Rolex Paris Masters extend their partnership
    HEAD and the Rolex Paris Masters extend their partnership

    HEAD and the Rolex Paris Masters extend their partnership

    The Rolex Paris Masters and HEAD are delighted to announce that they have renewed their partnership agreement until 2020. Their collaboration will continue to focus on innovation and high performance.

    October 31st, 2019

    As the Official Ball Supplier and Official Stringing Partner of the Rolex Paris Masters, HEAD provides stringing services for the players and supplies HEAD Tour balls for the tournament.

    HEAD also plays an active role in the entertainment during the Rolex

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  21. HEAD CELEBRATES SPEED SUCCESS WITH LIMITED EDITION SPEED X RACQUET
    HEAD CELEBRATES SPEED SUCCESS WITH LIMITED EDITION SPEED X RACQUET

    HEAD CELEBRATES SPEED SUCCESS WITH LIMITED EDITION SPEED X RACQUET

    Kennelbach/Austria, August 2019:

    SPEED fans are in for a special treat: HEAD celebrates the 10-year-anniversary of its most successful racquet silo with a special limited edition racquet: the SPEED X. Based on the characteristics of the SPEED silo and with a luxurious new design, the SPEED X pays a special tribute to the tennis racquet series which is endorsed by iconic tennis stars such as Novak Djokovic, Nikoloz Basilashvili, Fernando Verdasco or Ashleigh Barty.

     

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  22. THE NEW FORCE IN THE GAME: HEAD LAUNCHES BRAND NEW GRAVITY RACQUET SERIES
    THE NEW FORCE IN THE GAME: HEAD LAUNCHES BRAND NEW GRAVITY RACQUET SERIES

    THE NEW FORCE IN THE GAME: HEAD LAUNCHES BRAND NEW GRAVITY RACQUET SERIES

    Kennelbach/Austria, July 2019:

    HEAD presents the brand new HEAD GRAVITY racquet series, engineered for the aggressive modern player who is ready to dominate the game.

    Designed for the needs and playing style of this upcoming player, the Gravity series comes with a massive sweetspot located higher on the racquet head where these players hit the ball. The larger sweetspot allows the Gravity racquets to be extremely forgiving and powerful on every shot.

    Recommended by Alexander

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  23. Welcome to the power of instinct: HEAD presents new GRAPHENE 360 INSTINCT racquet series
    Welcome to the power of instinct: HEAD presents new GRAPHENE 360 INSTINCT racquet series

    Welcome to the power of instinct: HEAD presents new GRAPHENE 360 INSTINCT racquet series

    With the new GRAPHENE 360 INSTINCT racquet series, HEAD introduces the perfect combination of effortless power and easy playability. Designed to accelerate the ball even at lower swing speeds, the new INSTINCT racquet series is perfect for players who look for more power at an extremely high level of comfort. The GRAPHENE 360 INSTINCT series’ incredible playability comes from the specially designed cross-section which leads to a bigger sweet spot, thus effortless power. Recommended by Maria Sharapova, t

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  24. SPIN THE GAME YOUR WAY: HEAD RELEASES NEW GRAPHENE 360 EXTREME RACQUET SERIES
    SPIN THE GAME YOUR WAY: HEAD RELEASES NEW GRAPHENE 360 EXTREME RACQUET SERIES

    SPIN THE GAME YOUR WAY: HEAD RELEASES NEW GRAPHENE 360 EXTREME RACQUET SERIES

    HEAD presents the new GRAPHENE 360 EXTREME racquet series that takes spin to an extreme level. Featuring the latest HEAD technologies such as the new GRAPHENE 360 technology, the series is the perfect weapon for the next generation player looking for extreme spin with every stroke.

    The GRAPHENE 360 EXTREME series takes its name from the GRAPHENE 360 technology. It provides greater stability and optimized energy transfer which results in more power and ball speed. The 16/19 string pattern

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