Looking for a few pointers for opening your clay courts? Preparations done now will determine playing conditions for the rest of the year. First, decide who will open the court for the spring. If a tennis court contractor will open the court, roll the court as firm as possible before the contractor arrives, you'll be glad you did. Hand rolling a...

I know that right now the focus in much of the tennis world is on the arrival of spring and on getting the HAR-TRU courts open for the busy season.  This is a full-time endeavor but you shouldn’t let it prevent you from thinking ahead and considering what to expect when summer is in full swing.  According to NOAA’s climate...