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 am not sure I ever remember there being so many crazy, controversial, and compelling story lines heading into the clay court season.  Serena pregnant?!  Didn’t see that one coming!  Who will become the favorite for the rest of the grand slams now?  Will Serena be back?  And who is going to pick up the torch for the American women?...