Andy Murray’s former tennis coach says playing racket sports is the best thing you can do to improve longevity at any age—here’s why

Woman striking a tennis ball with a man on the court behind her.

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as hitting a forehand winner down the line in tennis—especially when you’ve hit the previous dozen into the net.

But that satisfaction is all the sweeter knowing that the simple act of playing tennis can add years to your life.