Secrets of Champions

Ben Shelton (United States)

• Age: 21
• Ranking: 15
• Balance of wins and losses at the ATP level: 29:25
• Best win: No. 4 Yannick Cinner
• Titles: 1 ATP, 3 Challenger titles

One and a half years ago, Shelton was not a professional in tennis. He was studying in college and participated in student tournaments. Only this season did he leave the United States for the first time.

However, over the course of the season, the American reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and the semifinals of the US Open. Last week in Tokyo, he won his first title in the main tour. Over the past year, he has risen from outside the top-150 to the top-15.

A distinctive feature of Shelton’s play is his power, especially in his serve. He is capable of confidently accelerating the ball up to a speed of 230 km/h.

Arthur Fis (France)

At the start of this season, Fis made an impression in the main tour by reaching the semifinals at the tournament in Montpellier, where he entered via a wild card.

This year, he already has five ATP semifinals, two finals, and also two victories in three matches against top-10 players. For instance, in the summer, on the clay courts of Hamburg, he decisively defeated Casper Ruud, the French Open finalist.

Fis, who is only 19 years old, stands out for his physical power and impressive height. His forehand is a formidable weapon. He also skillfully approaches the net to finish off points. However, his game is sometimes marred by inconsistency, especially in his left-handed shots, which can be somewhat unreliable.

At the start of this season, Fis made an impression in the main tour by reaching the semifinals at the tournament in Montpellier, where he entered via a wild card.

This year, he already has five ATP semifinals, two finals, and also two victories in three matches against top-10 players. For instance, in the summer, on the clay courts of Hamburg, he decisively defeated Casper Ruud, the French Open finalist.

Fis, who is only 19 years old, stands out for his physical power and impressive height. His forehand is a formidable weapon. He also skillfully approaches the net to finish off points. However, his game is sometimes marred by inconsistency, especially in his left-handed shots, which can be somewhat unreliable.

Rules of playing tennis

• Court. The game is played on a rectangular court of fixed dimensions, which is divided in the middle by a net into two equal parts. There are also markings on the court for singles and doubles play.
• Service. The game begins with a ball serve. The serve is executed from one side of the court, and the ball must travel over the net into a specified area on the opposite side.

• Court. The game is played on a rectangular court of fixed dimensions, which is divided in the middle by a net into two equal parts. There are also markings on the court for singles and doubles play.
• Service. The game begins with a ball serve. The serve is executed from one side of the court, and the ball must travel over the net into a specified area on the opposite side.

Rules of playing tennis

• Court. The game is played on a rectangular court of fixed dimensions, which is divided in the middle by a net into two equal parts. There are also markings on the court for singles and doubles play.
• Service. The game begins with a ball serve. The serve is executed from one side of the court, and the ball must travel over the net into a specified area on the opposite side.

Conclusion

This is the basic rules of tennis, but there are also additional rules concerning doubles play, balls, lines, and other elements of the game. It is important to familiarize yourself with the specific rules of a particular tournament or venue before starting to play, as there might be minor variations and specific additional rules.