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The joy of tennis

As Wimbledon kicks off in the UK capital, FT Globetrotter celebrates the world’s greatest Grand Slam and the real ‘beautiful game’. Follow as we publish new tennis articles every day over the two-week tournament.

© Max Miechowski | With thanks to Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club

Tennis star Johanna Konta’s favourite places in London
How the former British number one enjoys spending time in the UK capital
Worth a shot: 10 intriguing new tennis gadgets
Can vibrating trousers, CBD muscle sticks, eco balls and more help a gizmo sceptic up her game?
String theory: the evolution of the tennis racket
From 16th-century makeshift paddles to today’s masterpieces of aerodynamic design — via the controversial 1970s ‘spaghetti’ maverick — they’ve come a long way
Serving for the scoop: tennis as a journalistic tool
Hitting the courts proved a surprising source of stories for the FT Weekend editor throughout his time as a foreign correspondent
Levelling up with three top London tennis coaches
An enthusiastic club player seeks out professional help to smooth out the kinks in his game
How to train for tennis — and recover
Stay in the game longer with these tips from coaches and trainers from around the world

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