r/TennisPH

Watching Wimbledon makes me appreciate how classy this sport is. What really sets tennis apart is how a lot of the fanfare and enjoyment is centered on the atmosphere (which players mention in their speeches), aesthetics and beautiful athleticism.

Unlike other sports (mostly team sports like basketball or football) fans don't really have a team obsession. Tennis fans may root for a player but generally want to just see a good game and great performance from either players. Last night, watching Iga and Alex - I felt for both. As long as there's great competition, the fans are happy.

This is probably new for Filipino fans - from sports to politics, most Filipinos have a tribal affinity and will go hard for their supported team/player.

In tennis, the player/s is not as important as the game.

Hopefully with its rise in popularity, more can discover a new way to enjoy sports and a new perspective on how we show up for the competitor we support but honor the competition above all. It can teach us a lot.

Lots of people here asking where to watch Wimbledon either in a sports bar, or for free in the internet.

Why not just get the SpoTV wimbledon package for PhP599 and be done with it? That's cheaper than commuting or gasoline to and from a sports bar, and the requisite minimum on food and drinks. And you get to watch ALL the matches on all courts simultaneously, on mobile devices, desktop computers, laptops, and smart TVs.

I am not an employee or advertiser of SpoTV. I'm just tired of people who keep asking where and how to watch, are too cheap to pay a subscription, but will spend the same amount on 2 cups of overrated coffee.

Hello, it's been really hard to look for and book tennis courts and coaches here in MM. Can anyone reco a coach with access to courts in Paranaque/Sucat/Alabang area? Thanks you!

I feel like I’m running into the same problem a lot of the other members here are facing as they start their tennis journey alone.

None of my friends are really into tennis, they’re more interested in other sports like pickleball, so I’m trying to find tennis groups or clubs that I can join for regular/casual games (and also the added bonus of making new friends who enjoy the sport as well)!

I’ve seen a lot of people recommend Reclub for finding tennis communities nearby, but honestly, it’s been a little intimidating. There are so many clubs, open plays, and group chats that I don’t really know where to start and also feel like I’m already late to the party.

As a beginner who mostly trains solo, showing up to a meetup by myself feels pretty scary ngl. I don’t have a tennis buddy who can come with me, so it feels like I’m just throwing myself into a group of people who already know each other. 🥹

For those of you who started out alone, how did you break into the community? Did you just sign up for an open play and show up? Any tips for making that first step a little less awkward?

Hi! I heard UPD accepts walk-in players. Has anyone experienced walk-ins there? I’m planning to get 1-on-1 coaching but I don’t know if it’s feasible if I don’t know anyone from their tennis club.

Beginner and relearning service and long rallies so I don’t think joining OPs is a good idea. Thanks!!

Hi everyone,

I’m a complete beginner who’s thinking about getting into tennis, and I’d love to learn from people who’ve already been through the journey.

If you could go back to day one, what would you do differently?
Some things I’m curious about:
- Would you spend more time on technique before playing matches?
- Is it worth paying for coaching right away, or should I learn the basics on my own first?
- What drills or fundamentals gave you the biggest improvement?
- What beginner mistakes slowed down your progress?
- Any gear you wish you bought (or avoided) when starting?
- How often should a beginner realistically practice?

I’m also interested in hearing things that aren’t obvious, like the habits, mindset, etiquette, fitness, or anything you wish someone had told you when you first picked up a racket.

My goal is to build good fundamentals from the start instead of having to fix bad habits later.

I’m based near sucat paranaque, so I would also like to ask for recommendations on courts to join with?

Thanks in advance! I’d really appreciate any advice or lessons you’ve learned.

I really want to play tennis again since I wasn’t able to continue it back in grade school, now I have the free time for it and the opportunity (we moved to a house that’s 3 minutes away from a country club) but now my problem is I don’t have anyone to play with.

I was thinking of getting a coach to help me start practicing again and maybe become my rallying partner once a week and then ask him if he knows any other students looking for someone to hit / play with?

Any tips on this problem? Nobody in my friend groups currently play tennis (worth it ba to try and teach them how to play so I can make them my hitting partner lol?) Aside from that no idea, the country club courts are reservation only so it’s mostly other families playing from what I can tell.

Hello, i just saw coach Roland launched this studio. To those who tried, worth it ba? Its bigger than the usual simulators but the price is a bit expensive considering you can book shangri-la tennis court with that price na. Thoughts?

I was watching Wimbledon and started looking up their rackets. I already knew some had paint jobs on their racket but I didn't realize how old their rackets were. Apparently most of them use really old rackets painted to look like the new releases.

When I say old, I mean some are decades old. Sinner uses a 10 yr old model that he modified with lead tape and silicone fillings on the grip. Which technically are customizations we can do ourselves too. Nadal was using a 22 yr old racket!

Apparently pros prefer older models because (apart from muscle memory) the newer rackets now despite being marketed as pro/performance rackets are made to appeal to beginners. Stiffer than older models so amateurs have effortless power.

That got me curious who here uses an old racket? How old?

I used the nike vapor lite and 3 times na akong natalisod, i thought it was ok until today I hurt my foot na for real. can’t bear weight sa right foot ko 😭 i’m just a beginner and i still want to play tennis kaya lang ngayon i think i might need new shoes.

ps been playing sa hard court. no hate pls huhu

hi, I’m a 17 f beginner tennis player and I bought the Head MX Attitude Tennis racquet and I didn’t know anything about tennis equipment before so I used it as is. Overtime, it became overused and sweaty, dirty, etc, so I removed it and replaced it with a grip I bought online. I then found out through tiktok that people add overgrips on their racquet, but to do so — you wrap overgrip over the pre-existing grip (which I unfortunately removed). So I don’t know if what I did was the worst thing I could possibly do and if there’s some way to bring it back or buy a new pre-existing grip? I don’t know if I can still put overgrip or what it’s use is, but I heard it allows better grip, etc, and so I want to know if I have a chance of fixing it and applying it?

follow up question: if I were using a babolat racquet for example, would it be weird if I was using a different branded dampener or grip? wilson perhaps?

Hello! I'm just starting to play tennis. Do you have any recommendations which tennis racket should I buy as a beginner? Affordable sana though may quality pa rin kahit papaano. Would appreciate suggestions!