Now that I am becoming more fit, I am able to get back into singles. Ideally I also like to schedule one day a week with a hitting partner, working on specific shots and serving. You can lose fitness points when you are unfit and still play doubles, but singles demands fitness. I know with each pound my fitness gets better and I am looking forward to the fall singles ladder. Peace, love and tennis, Janet

Singles is definitely better for fitness, but I prefer doubles since I'm a serve-and-volley-er, so I love being at the net. I try to work in singles when I can though because it helps me improve on my consistency.

These days, I love singles for the workout. And if I can think of it as a workout, I enjoy every point. But I also love the fun doubles matches I play. I love playing socially with my friends. The key is to be confident at both - your usta captain will LOVE you!

I weigh ~215 lbs currently, but I run around like I am 160 lbs or so. That means my knees take a lot of beating if I play singles. Doubles is just as fun, yet not as taxing on the body, so I prefer it.

I really like both. I like singles because I find it to be more mentally and physically challenging which I really like. I'm pretty hard on myself but I like to keep myself pumped up during singles matches. I have to admit, doubles is really awesome because a team that works well together is absolutely beautiful to see. I also dominate at the net. I love the fear in my opponent's eyes when they see me about to volley. Hahaha! Last year I played doubles with my best friend and we fed off each other and kept positive. We were really successful!

Playing doubles allows me to play for longer, which does have a benefit.

Oh, yes. I prefer both.

I'm a singles player during my girls USTA season, but I LOVE playing doubles in my mixed-doubles league. My dad has been my partner for the last few years. Best partner a girl could have!

I prefer doubles. I am not fit enough for singles and hope to play more singles as I lose weight.

I just started playing singles in a new league the other day. I've been playing mostly doubles for the past 3 years or so. It has been a big wake up call about my fitness level. Whereas I've played 5.0 for doubles, despite having a stronger baseline game, I'm really struggling against 4.5s due to a complete lack of cardio. It's a bit depressing. : ( My first few singles matches back were against older guys who weren't really 4.5s, more like 4.0 or solid 3.5s, so despite my cardio and lack of singles play, I was able to win relatively easily due to errors on their part and my serve. Last weekend was a different story completely. 16 year old 4.5-5.0 with cardio forever and, while no real weapons, played very steady tennis. First few games were fine, but then I hit a wall and had to completely change from a patient game to a very risky, short point, style. Not my preference. Needless to say, it did not turn out well and I received a complete shellacking. He wont the last 7 games pretty easily. The good thing is, the loss inspired me to get my butt back on here. I even went out that night and bought the Withings scale, since our scale had broken when we moved a few months back. It's a 10-week league, so I'm hoping that each week I can improve my cardio a bit and come in a couple pounds lighter. Maybe get another shot at that kid. Ok, sorry for the long post, but had to get it out of my system to people who can understand.