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Melbourne // Secrets from a localWednesday, October 17, 2012Melbourne is well known for its animals, sports, dining, shopping, wine and culture. However, Melbournians like to keep their local haunts a bit private, which is why visitors won’t read about many of them in any old tourist guide. The following is a selection of the very best things to experience in Melbourne, tourist-trap free. |
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Farewell Andy RoddickTuesday, October 09, 2012If it weren’t for Andy Roddick suddenly announcing his retirement August 30, this publisher’s letter would be focused on the other Andy, the one from Great Britain, Andy Murray, who finally won his first major. Murray’s 2012 US Open accomplishment is huge. |
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Murray’s Protein PowerTuesday, October 09, 2012Professional tennis players expend tons of energy during match play, especially if you’re Andy Murray, who competes long and hard and generally advances deep into tournaments. |
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Q&A Christine TaylorTuesday, October 09, 2012Actress Christine Taylor, who is married to actor-director Ben Stiller, is best known for her roles in The Brady Bunch Movie, Zoolander, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, and Tropic Thunder. But, behind the bright lights, the Allentown, Pennsylvania, native identifies most with the roles as wife, parent of two, and tennis enthusiast. |
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Andy Roddick // Texas Boy with a New York SoulTuesday, October 09, 2012Bright lights. Arthur Ashe Stadium. New York City. A fitting scene for an American tennis player with a big serve and an even bigger personality to have had some of the most memorable moments of his career. |
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Daring To Be Different // The Non-Conformists of TennisTuesday, October 09, 2012Watching the typical tennis match unfold, a spectator becomes aware of the internal logic guiding players through rallies in the modern game. |
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Are Court Surfaces Slowing Down the Game? Does It Matter?Tuesday, October 09, 2012It is often said that tennis is a game of inches, and in professional tennis, a slight change of court speed can be the difference between an outright winner and a ball that is pummelled back |
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Tennis at Night Under LightsTuesday, October 09, 2012If you have an aversion to playing tennis at night under lights, you’re not alone. Many players prefer hitting during natural daylight because they see the ball better. Darkness can complicate the game, but understanding its elements may help you see the game more clearly. |
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AMAZED AND DAZED // Idolizing Your Opponent can Hurt Your GameTuesday, October 09, 2012JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO was overwhelmed when he faced Roger Federer for the first time at the Grand Slam level at the 2009 Australian Open. Coming up against a player he openly admired, del Potro was unable to play at his normal level. |
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HOLIDAY SHOPPER | Great Gift Ideas for the Tennis PlayerTuesday, October 09, 2012The Bubba is back! The new Gamma RZR Bubba now has RZR Advanced Aerodynamic technology, making this the most aerodynamic and fastest Bubba to date. |
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The Quirky UkrainianSaturday, September 29, 2012Discover one of the Alexandr Dolgopolov’s deceptive weapons, his serve. |
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A Heavy Issue - Will a few extra pounds impact your game?Saturday, September 29, 2012Over two years ago, Mardy Fish appeared maxed out. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, he suffered from chronic knee problems, joint pain and a stalled ranking. Was there a correlation between his weight, health problems and mediocre performances? |
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The Federer-Nadal Rivalry LivesSaturday, September 29, 2012Roger and Rafa’s rivalry is important to tennis, but it means even more to its die-hard fans. |
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New Racquet Anyone?Friday, September 28, 2012When was the last time you updated your racquet? If your game and skill level have changed and you haven’t switched racquets to accommodate, then it may be time to try something new. |
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How Bartoli Beat The Best + Isner Reaches New HeightsFriday, September 28, 2012MARION BARTOLI snapped Victoria Azarenka’s 26-match winning streak, March 28, during the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Bartoli, 27, who uses two hands to stroke both the forehand and backhand and is coached by her father, says self-belief, going for her shots and having a game plan were the keys to her 6-3, 6-3 victory. |
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Not the Only One | Parallels Between Djokovic and AzarenkaThursday, September 27, 2012The conversation about the WTA in early 2012 had revolved around the rise of Petra Kvitova to the throne occupied by Caroline Wozniacki, an event awaited with little suspense |
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Clay Demands CraftThursday, September 27, 2012AS OUR ATTENTION has turned from hard court to clay, it’s interesting to dis- cuss what makes for a great clay-court player. Being the slowest of surfaces, players must be incredibly fit and highly intelligent strategists to dominate on clay. |
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A Frustrated, Yet Determined Sharapova Looks Towards ClayThursday, September 27, 2012By most accounts, world No. 2 Maria Sharapova experienced great hard court results in the States, advancing to the finals of both Premier tour events, the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. But failing to deliver a champi- onship trophy in either stop left the Russian frustrated. |
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Details of Alex DogopolovWednesday, September 26, 201213 Facts About the Dog Slicing and dicing his way up the rankings, Alexandr Dolgopolov captured tennis fans’ imaginations worldwide. Not content with con- ventional strokes, the Ukrainian adds his unique twist to every shot and befuddles opponents in the process. Tennis View caught up with ‘The Dog” to learn how he operates on and off the court. |
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The Art of the SlideWednesday, September 26, 2012That need for excellent movement is best exemplified by having the ability to “slide” around the courts. |
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