Of all the quirks, expectations of politesse and tennis etiquette that are supposed to be followed, the net-cord apology might be the silliest of all. It happens in nearly every match. One player hits ...

A net player who constantly intercepts returns can wreak havoc on opponents and steal the momentum of the match.

The rule of thumb for basic doubles positioning is when serving, your partner is up close to the net with you standing near the singles sideline serving.

Learn to move at the net in doubles If your opponent returns the ball back to your partner, take a few steps back just in case the opposing net player reaches your partner’s next shot.

The thought of the top men’s and women’s singles players teaming up is one that has often intrigued tennis fans around the world.

Read ahead for a guide to tennis doubles vs. singles, including strategy, technique, and which style you might excel at the most.

Doubles is part of said tonnage. • On the other side of the net, doubles in its current state is not sustainable. It’s just not. And pretending otherwise is not a reasonable position.

Gerald Marzorati on the tennis player Daniel Nestor, a Canadian doubles specialist who has dominated the game while maintaining a low profile.