5 reasons to play tennis

One of the most popular sports of the last century, you can play tennis either as an individual or a team. Tennis can be played at all ages and is the favourite past-time of millions of people worldwide. With the US Open back this month, we wanted to share some reasons we think you should take up the sport.

You may remember Emma Raducanu’s historic triumph in the US Open last year, where she became the first woman to win a Grand Slam as a qualifier in the Open Era. She was also the first British woman to win a Grand Slam for 45 years. In the UK, you can watch matches live on Prime Video.

Tennis is already very popular in the UK, but if you haven’t given it a go yet, here are 5 reasons why you should play tennis.

1- Minimal injuries

In comparison to other sports, tennis can be fairly injury-free as physical contact is minimal, and with proper training, injury might be avoided. Everyone loves being able to have fun without the risk of injury.

2- Anger management

Tough day at work? There is evidence that being active after work is beneficial to your physical and mental health. If you’ve had a bad day, why not go and smash some balls on the tennis court? What better way to relieve stress than by hitting a ball as hard as you can?

3- It’s a great workout

Not many sports offer you a great anaerobic workout more than tennis. Players are in almost constant motion, using nearly every muscle of the body. There are also constant changes of direction, which builds muscle and stamina as well as improves agility. However, if you like to play as a professional we recommend you to head to our blog and read What are the different tennis shots

4- Affordable

Tennis can sometimes be viewed as an elitist sport, but once you have the right racket and footwear, you’re ready to play. If you’re intimidated by joining a tennis club, Playfinder can help you find cheap, or even free, courts in your area with no membership fees.

5- You can play tennis anywhere

Tennis is a global sport, so no matter where you are there’s a chance of finding a tennis court nearby. Even if you travel to play tennis, you will be able to find amazing tennis resorts. Playfinder is partnered with 100+ tennis courts across the UK, and you can find out where to play in your area here.

Tennis is a favourite sport of Playfinder players and it’s easy to see why! It’s a good sport for maintaining health, fitness, strength and agility. It also has social and psychological benefits.

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