The rules of tennis or tennis rules are pretty in depth, so we’re going to go over a simplified version of them. Getting the right to serve is decided by the flip of a coin, and if the choice of service or receiver is chosen, the opponent chooses which side to start. The official [...]
Entries from January 28th, 2009
Sports Rules – Tennis Rules – Basic Rules of Tennis
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
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Australian Open – Nadal Advances to Quarterfinals by Beating Gonzalez
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The 5-time Grand Slam champion and currently No.1 of the world, Rafael Nadal, was able to maintain his unbelievable record of not losing a set in this tournament by beating Fernando Gonzalez in great way 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. The game lasted a little less than 2 hours, which was not as long as everyone expected [...]
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Check Your Head – Tennis Mind Game?
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
He we take a look at the study of the application of sports psychology in tennis. One popular program, Tennis Mind Game, claims to give you an edge.
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Australian Open -Where to Stand on Second Serves
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The Tipsarovic/Cilic match revealed very different strategies for return of the second serve. Tipsarovic was standing more than 10 feet behind the baseline, while Cilic was standing inside the baseline.
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Andy – The Inside-Out Forehand
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
I watched Andy Roddick’s match today, against Xavier Mallisse. Andy has a new coach and new trainer and has lost 15 pounds. He looks fit and seems to be running well. So how should he use his new found movement?
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Australian Open – The Underdogs in the Ladies Division
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
I know that I have written about the favorites to win the crown for both the men and women’s divisions. But I also have to balance this out and give my opinions on the giantkillers, the darkhorses or whatever you may call an unexpected tennis player name to be on top. These people are also [...]
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ATP Tennis – Murray Wins First ATP Title in 2009 and is a Favorite to Win The Australian Open
January 25th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The 21-year-old Scottish, Andy Murray, proclaimed himself the champion of the Qatar Open this past weekend by beating Andy Roddick 6-4, 6-2 in the final. This became his sixth victory in 8 matches with the American. The Scottish played in a great way this tournament and has improved consistently in his game.
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Tennis – David Nalbandian Moves on to Second Round in Stockholm Open
January 25th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The 26 years old Argentinean David Nalbandian, who is the favorite to win the Stockholm Open and is the top-seeded of the tournament, moved on to the second round of the tournament by beating the American tennis player, rank 82th Bobby Reynolds, 6-1, 6-1. Nalbandian defeated Reynolds just in 55 minutes playing great tennis.
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Tennis – Lleyton Hewitt Will Be Back Soon
January 25th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The two-time Grand Slam Champion, 27-year-old Lleyton Hewitt, will be back soon to the tennis courts after he recovers from a hip surgery. The surgery was practiced last August, after he was knocked out of the Beijing Olympics by the No.1 of the world Rafael Nadal.
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Australian Open – Serena Williams Advanced to Second Round at Melbourne
January 25th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The American tennis player of 27 years old, Serena Williams, was very successful in her first game of the Australian Open by beating the Chinese Yuan Meng 6-3, 6-2 this Tuesday at the Rod Laver Arena. Her game performance was slower than usual due to the heated weather conditions of the early afternoon, but she [...]
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