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The Game of the Math

Winning Probabilities in Tennis: How Small Edges Create Big Wins

Winning Probabilities in Tennis: How Small Edges Create Big Wins Tennis is a game of skill, endurance, and mental toughness. But did you know that a tiny statistical advantage can make a huge difference in the final outcome of a match?

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Speed and Betrayal: The Evolution of Grass Courts from 1979 to Today, from Wimbledon to Kooyong

Grass is not simply a surface for tennis; it is its cradle, the very essence of "Lawn Tennis" as it was conceived in the 19th century. Historically, its intrinsic characteristics—a low, fast, and often unpredictable bounce—forged an aggressive style of play, rewarding powerful serves, precise volleys, and a fearless approach

The Inefficiency of Elegance

Welcome to “The Game of the Math, the Math of the Game”

Wind in Roma: why a “consistent” tennis player handles adverse conditions better

We’ve just witnessed Musetti’s match—an extremely talented player, full of flair, who

Anyone who believes that Sinner’s forehand is better than Laver’s is Foolish. 

July 1, 2025

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Tennis appears simple: two players, a net, a ball, and a racket. Yet, behind its apparent linearity lie technical, historical, and even philosophical complexities. A revealing example is the discussion about "Rod Laver's forehand" (a 1960s icon) versus "Jannik Sinner's forehand" (a rising star in the 2020s).

The Game of the Math

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