How did the world’s most well-known clay court company come to sponsor one of the largest U.S. Open Series tournaments? A 90-year journey has taken Har-Tru from old-school beginnings to the modern world of tennis. Henry Alexander Robinson built the first Har-Tru court in 1931. He had discovered a granular crushed stone he thought would make a great tennis court...

As Pickleball continues its "boom" across the U.S., the growth in participation has highlighted the need for more courts. Throughout the country, a tug-of-war between Tennis Players and Pickleballers over court availability is becoming more and more apparent. We are seeing a trend of tennis courts of all surface varieties being converted into pickleball courts. Is there a happy and...

Maintaining clay tennis courts is crucial for great gameplay and long-lasting courts. Using specific chemicals is an important part of the maintenance process. Two essential chemicals for clay court care are magnesium chloride and calcium chloride. They help with dust control, moisture retention, and maintaining the right court hardness. Let's explore how these chemicals improve the clay court experience. Keeping...