Spanish police announced on Thursday that it has arrested 34 people allegedly involved in a match-fixing network which made money on lower-level tournaments in Spain and Portugal. The investigation began after the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) received a tip from a player. “Investigation of corruption allegations by law enforcement agencies takes precedence over tennis disciplinary…
What if a tournament player could play relaxed and anxiety-free while taking risks? What if they temporarily lost focus, but could get back on track and stay emotionally balanced? My sense is that they would perform their personal best because they would not be limiting themselves. So, what’s stopping a player from playing like that?…
A recent study has suggested that playing racquet sports can help people live longer. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine and conducted by the University of Oxford, found that regularly playing sports like tennis or badminton can reduce a person’s risk of death, at any age, by almost 50 percent. “It…
The Metro Corporate Tennis League, presented by Advantage Tennis Clubs, is a joint initiative of the Metrotennis Community Tennis Association (MCTA). The League is divided into three levels of play, Intermediate (3.0-3.5), Advanced Intermediate (4.0-4.5) and Advanced (4.5+). The Metro Corporate Tennis League has also launched its Hi-Five Program for teams that are not ready…
The selection of a coach is one of the most important decisions a young player can make and can be the difference between tournament success or disappointment. While there may be variations in the skill level of coaches, there is no perfect coach or coaching style, as each relationship is unique and must be a…
Boca West Country Club (561) 488-6990 ♦ BocaWestCC.org Located in Boca Raton, Fla. in Palm Beach County, Boca West Country Club is renowned for its first-rate recreational activities. Early 2017 will mark the opening of Boca West’s $50 million new Golf & Activities Center. The new Center will include a restaurant gallery, porte-cochere, golf shop, activities…
Juan Martin del Potro helped lead Argentina past Croatia for the nation's first ever Davis Cup title. Argentina captured its first ever Davis Cup title over the weekend, downing Croatia 3-2 thanks to two victories in the reverse singles matches on Sunday afternoon in Zagreb, Croatia. Marin Cilic got things going for Croatia, holding on…
American teenager CiCi Bellis captured the first WTA title of her young career on Sunday, knocking off top seed Zhang Shuai 6-4, 6-2 to win the trophy at the first-ever Hawaii Open. “This is definitely the best support I’ve ever got at any tournament,” the 17-year old Bellis said. “I was a little nervous at…
For more than 40 years, I have gone onto the court on an almost daily basis, 20 years as a player and now 20 years as a coach. I am still in awe of the complexity of this game … its beauty, ugliness, joy and frustration. It’s all there, just like life. Roger Federer seems…
While the majority of Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving and doing some early holiday shopping this weekend, Croatia and Argentina will be squaring off in the Davis Cup Final in Zagreb, Croatia. The Croats won their only Davis Cup title in its only final appearance back in 2005 when they defeated Slovakia in Bratislava, while…