Tennis Times – Mid‑Month Serve
Only 12 Days to Go Until Wimbledon!
The countdown is ON! Wimbledon kicks off on Monday, June 30—so while the pros fine-tune their grass-court game, it’s the perfect time for us all to get inspired, hit the courts, and play smart (especially in the heat!).
🌱 Pro Tour Highlights – Who’s Hot on Grass?
Queen’s Club (London):
🇬🇧 Jack Draper battled past Alexei Popyrin in a nail-biting 3‑set thriller to make the quarter-finals!
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his French Open victory, cruised into the next round with confident grass-court form.
🇬🇧 Dan Evans bowed out after a close battle, and young Czech Jakub Mensik had a tough exit—plus a fiery code violation.
👑 In the women’s event, Tatjana Maria made history by becoming the oldest WTA 500 champion at 37 years old—amazing!
Berlin Open:
🇺🇸 Coco Gauff is preparing for Wimbledon with serious focus—don’t miss her next match vs. Xinyu Wang.
🇩🇪 Amanda Anisimova reached her first grass final before falling to Tatjana Maria 6‑3, 6‑4.
Halle (Germany):
🎾 Jannik Sinner continues his confident run, getting his rhythm just right on the slick German grass.
💥 French Open Flashback
ICYMI: Carlos Alcaraz pulled off one of the greatest Grand Slam finals ever—saving 3 match points to defeat Sinner in over 5 hours! Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka has apologized to Coco Gauff after an emotional press conference, showing the respect and heart of true champions.
☀️ Tennis in the Heat – Play Smart, Stay Cool
Hot days = hot rallies ☀️🔥—but staying safe is just as important as staying aggressive.
Here’s your Tennis Times Survival Kit for summer:
🧢 Cover Up: Hat, sunglasses, and breathable light clothing.
🧴 Sunscreen: Apply 20 minutes before play—then reapply after heavy sweat.
💦 Hydration: Start before the match. Water + electrolytes = winning combo.
🧊 Stay Cool: Cold towels and shirt changes mid-session help lower body temp.
🏖️ Break Smart: Use changeovers for shade and slow breathing.
✅ Top Tip: Put frozen grapes or a cool wet cloth in your kit bag for mid-match refreshment.
🎯 Tennis Tip of the Month – Master the '3-Step Recovery Rule'
Want to move like Alcaraz? Try this after every shot:
Land with balance
Take a deep breath
Recover quickly to your centre court position with knees bent and racquet up
This simple habit improves your energy, positioning, and reaction time—especially important during longer rallies in hot weather!
📅 What’s Coming Up?
✅ Wimbledon Qualifiers begin June 23
🏆 Wimbledon Main Draw starts June 30
🎉 Local Mini Tennis Festival – July 7 (watch our socials!)
🟡 Tennis Times Free Sunday Sessions continue across Northamptonshire
🎾 Final Rally – Be Part of the Tennis Movement
June is the perfect time to love tennis a little more—whether it’s watching the pros, improving your game, or just rallying with friends in the sun.
💬 Let’s keep building a tennis community that supports, sweats, and succeeds together.
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