2022- Year in Review
2022 – Year in Review Sportch had a fantastic year in 2022 – we beat the previous year’s record for both matches played and user sign-ups on the app. A total of 3594 matches were played, which averages to a match every 96 minutes during waking hours. July was the busiest month where we averaged […]
The value in losing at sport
The value in losing at sport As competitive athletes (which of course we all are!) dealing with losses is an inevitable part of the game. Having competed since a young age it became apparent to me very early on that no matter how talented or skilled you may be, there will always be someone who […]
The Benefits of Competition
The Benefits of Competition Quickly after learning how to walk, I learned to run and quickly after that I learned how to kick, throw and jump. From then onwards sport has played a defining role in my life, allowing me to travel the world and create lifelong friendships. Being part of teams for 20 years […]
Top 10 Tennis Clubs in England
As a tennis enthusiast and founder of Sportch, I am thrilled to share our summary of the top 10 tennis clubs in England. From historic venues to modern complexes, these clubs are among the best in the country, offering top-notch facilities, coaching, and competitions. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC): Home of […]
The history of tennis
The history of tennis Here at Sportch we’ve pulled together a bunch of interesting insights on the history of tennis. We hope you find it as interesting as we did! Origins of tennis Tennis is believed to have originated in the monastic cloisters in northern France in the 12th century. Interestingly, the ball was then struck with […]
Ultimate compilation of interesting tennis facts and trivia
Trivia – the ultimate compilation of interesting tennis facts Here at Sportch we’ve pulled together the ultimate compilation of interesting tennis facts and trivia. 1. The shortest ever grand slam final was 34 minutes – in the 1988 French Open final, Steffi Graf demolished Natasha Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 in a completely one-sided match. 2. The youngest player […]
How tennis string gauge affects spin, power and durability
How tennis string gauge affects spin, power and durability First things first, tennis string gauge (thickness) DOES affect the spin and power of your shots, and also the durability of the strings! Most recreational and club players have never paid any attention to the gauge (also referred to as thickness) of the string used in […]
