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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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Swinging VolleyWednesday, September 26, 2012MADE POPULAR BY the likes of Andre Agassi and the Williams sisters, the swinging volley is a common stroke in the modern game. Although labelled a volley by defini- tion because the ball is struck before it hits the ground, technically the shot is similar to a groundstroke. |
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Run Today. Win Tomorrow. Improve Fitness And Tennis Through RunningWednesday, September 26, 2012If your reluctant to run for exercise because you think its too physically demanding or you’re not certain where or how to begIn, you’re not alone. truth be told, addIng run- nIng to your exercIse program, how- ever, mustn’t be complex. In fact, almost anyone can do It, and runnIng can offer great health benefIts – especIally for tennIs players. |
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Short ‘n Sweet, The Abbreviated ServeTuesday, September 25, 2012ANDY RODDICK POSSESSES one of the most powerful, effective serves on the circuit, consistently ranking among the best in total aces produced. Unlike most players, he uses an abbreviated service motion where during the moment he tosses the ball the racquet head is pointing up. |
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Treatments for a blisterTuesday, September 25, 2012Hands and feet can play victim to painful blisters, especially for athletes who endure friction from shoes and racquets. |
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Attitude Adjustment – Publisher’s PointFriday, September 21, 2012Watching Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal react negatively to the new blue clay at Madrid, and subsequently losing to underdogs, triggered a flashback to one of my recent matches, reinforcing the impact of attitude. |
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Event RecapFriday, September 21, 2012After 7 years of losing to fellow countryman Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco finally broke the cycle when he triumphed 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 at the Madrid Open. |
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