TENNIS LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE

Tennis is an accessible sport with multiple ways to enjoy it, both on and off the court. We're showcasing its versatility by presenting several non-traditional formats and innovative playing methods that will suit any lifestyle.

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The ITF Beach Tennis World Tour includes more than 300 tournaments played in 37 countries.

1995

In 1995, teaching pro, Mir Rahim first introduced a program he called Cardio Tennis at the Lakeshore Athletic Club in Chicago.

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The inaugural edition of the Tennis Canada VR Tournament presented by the motorola razr featured over 800 tennis esports players from 43 countries.

2023

In June of 2023, the first-ever Olympic Esports Week was held in Singapore and featured the Tennis Clash mobile game.

Looking to prioritize convenience to practice your swings and improve your skills from the comfort of your own home? The possibilities are endless. From hitting against a wall to setting up a makeshift court in your backyard or garage, there are plenty of ways to get your tennis fix from the comfort of your own home.

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Playing Against the Wall

We've all done it and it can be applied for tennis as well. Use a foam ball instead of a real one; it’s less of a hazard! Playing against the wall can help you improve your volley and increase your racquet control. You can also work on your wrist strength, focus on your contact point and your footwork.

Shadow Swings

These can be done using just your racquet. Be sure to shadow all of your strokes, including your serve. You can also work on your footwork by using markers to practice moving laterally, imitate front-back movements, and the recovery steps between shots.

Bounce the Ball on Your Racquet

Another great way to improve your control and strengthen your wrists.

FEET IN THE SAND

Beach tennis is most popular in Italy, Brazil and Spain. It's a great cardio workout and easy on the joints because it's played on sand using paddles and a low compression orange tennis ball.

HISTORY
1970s	Beach tennis emerged in Italy
2008	Beach tennis arrived in Rio de Janiero. Today, 1/3 of the beach volleyball courts along the Brazilian coast are used for tennis.
2015	89 officially sanctioned tournaments were held worldwide. Today, the ITF Beach Tennis World Tour includes 300 tournaments hosted in 37 countries.

HOW IT WORKS

Beach tennis primarily uses the same rules and scoring method as traditional tennis, with modifications made to account for moving on the sand and the faster pace of the game.

THE RULES
Volleys	Since the ball can't touch the ground, the game is played entirely using volleys.
A winning point	Points start with a serve and end when the ball touches the ground, similar to how volleyball works.
Doubles	Usually, players get together in teams of two
5'7"	The height of the net in beach tennis, which is normally played on beach volleyball courts.

STAYING ACTIVE AND HAVING FUN ALL AT ONCE

This high-energy workout combines tennis drills with cardio exercises, allowing you to not only enhance your overall health, but also hone your racquet skills.

3 SEGMENTS

A 60-minute cardio tennis session includes 3 segments: warm-up, cardio workout, cool down.

Each drill is specifically designed to be fun, challenging and to get you moving. You'll hit tennis shots yes, but cardio tennis is first and foremost a full body workout.

A GROUP ACTIVITY

One of the benefits of cardio tennis is the social experience it provides. It's all about creating a fun, welcoming environment that even sometimes includes music!

AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

Immerse yourself in the future of tennis with e-tennis – where virtual reality meets the tennis court. Step into the virtual world and experience the excitement of competing in virtual reality tennis tournaments, challenging opponents from around the globe without ever leaving your living room. Learn more about e-tennis and discover how technology is transforming the way we play and experience tennis.

TENNIS GOES VIRTUAL

Experience the sport in a whole new realm.

In an effort to make tennis accessible to an even greater audience, Tennis Canada held its first VR tournament in 2023 and the event was a resounding success with over 800 players from 43 countries entered and with more than 9,000 matches played over a one-month period.