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07 Apr Billie Jean King Cup
The Billie Jean King Cup is the premier international team competition in women’s tennis, launched as the Federation Cup in 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The name was changed ...
06 Apr World Team Cup
The World Team Cup was the international men’s team championship of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The inaugural edition of the tournament was contested in 1975 in Kingston, Jamaica and was called the Nations ...
05 Apr Lob (tennis)
A lob in tennis involves hitting the ball high and deep into the opponent’s court. It can be used as an offensive or defensive weapon. History A lob is usually hit when an opponent is standing near the net, waiting to volley. The ...
04 Apr Drop shot
A drop shot is a shot in some racquet sports in which the ball (or birdie) is hit relatively softly, and lands just over and close to the net. A good drop shot will go just over the net, landing close to the net. If the shot is played ...
03 Apr Smash (tennis)
A smash in tennis is a shot that is hit above the hitter’s head with a serve-like motion. It is also referred to as an overhead. A smash can usually be hit with a high amount of force and is often a shot that ends the point. Most ...
