The Ukrainian star starts a new chapter in her career this year as brand ambassador and business partner of the upstart racquet sports manufacturer.

Look out for these signs: Overgrip: A thin, replaceable layer over the paddle’s handle. Typically replaced more frequently. Replacement Grip: The thicker, permanent grip installed on the paddle.

For me personally, my staple is two rackets, one pair of tennis shoes, one water bottle, snacks, spare overgrips, a phone fence mount, a towel, and 1 or 2 tubes of balls. I fit all that in the Babolat ...