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 Idolizing Your Opponent can Hurt Your Game

AMAZED AND DAZED // Idolizing Your Opponent can Hurt Your Game

By: Kait O'Callahan 10/09/2012

JUAN 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.


Discover one of the Alexandr Dolgopolov’s deceptive weapons, his serve.

The Quirky Ukrainian

By: Scott Mitchell 09/29/2012

Discover one of the Alexandr Dolgopolov’s deceptive weapons, his serve.


A Heavy Issue - Will a few extra pounds impact your tennis game?

A Heavy Issue - Will a few extra pounds impact your game?

By: Staff 09/29/2012

Over 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?


Swinging Volley

Swinging Volley

By: Staff 09/26/2012

MADE 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.


Short ‘n Sweet, The Abbreviated Serve

Short ‘n Sweet, The Abbreviated Serve

By: Staff 09/25/2012

ANDY 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.


Keep Blisters at Bay

Treatments for a blister

By: Kait O'Callahan 09/25/2012

Hands and feet can play victim to painful blisters, especially for athletes who endure friction from shoes and racquets.


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