Michael Chang is famous for filling his bag with bananas to chew on during a match. Mark Phillippoussis has been known to carry his airline tickets and travel arrangements in his bag. And Anna Kournikova carries a cell phone in her bag for those important calls that arrive while she's on the court. But the tennis bag's primary purpose is to carry the tools of the trade that will help carry you to victory. So before you make the trip to the court, start packing your bag.
Many pro players carry up to seven replacements in their bags.
For recreational players, whose rackets typically aren't strung as tightly as the pros, two or three replacements should be sufficient. Don't get frustrated, get a grip. Changing your grip will help you retain your hold. Tennis isn't a contact sport, but painful blisters and minor cuts can occur during the course of the match, so Band-Aids can provide instant treatment. To avoid dehydration, drink plenty of water before, during and after a match.