What does science actually say about tennis for young women? A landmark Danish study links tennis to 9.7 extra years of life expectancy, research on 1.2 million people connects regular exercise to better mental health, and WHO data shows why girls need better opportunities to get active. We break down three big benefits of tennis — stronger body, calmer mind, real connections — and how Tennis4Women 2.0 turns them into free workshops and tennis courses across Slovenia, Croatia

Who's behind Tennis4Women 2.0? Four organisations, three countries, one goal: more girls and young women on the tennis court. Meet the Ljubljana club coordinating it all, the researchers, an island club shaping a new way of teaching tennis, and a Belgrade academy whose coaches have trained ATP and WTA pros. Time for introductions.

A coach’s role goes far beyond teaching technique. For young girls in tennis, the way mistakes are handled, feedback is given, and confidence is built can determine whether they stay in sport. This article explores how trust, encouragement, autonomy and inclusive coaching can shape not only better players, but more confident young women.