How not to be a tennis parent

BBC Sport has examined the culture of parenting in youth tennis, exploring when support becomes pressure. Young players often face intense expectations from parents who struggle with the line between encouragement and pushing too hard. The piece looks at how competitive structures and coaching culture can fuel this dynamic, and asks whether the sport itself is partly to blame. It's a reminder that the biggest opponent a young player faces might be off the court.

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