After a breakthrough 2010 season that saw her go as high as 29th in singles and win two Grand Slam titles in doubles, she underwent knee surgery at the start of 2011 and struggled to find her winning form again, falling as low as 259th, but Yaroslava Shvedova caught fire again in 2012, making deep…
Verbal Kint was the man! Sorry for those who haven’t seen this classic, The Usual Suspects, but this movie was an instant classic in my humble opinion! Every time I watch that flick, I get a kick out of it. (Spoiler alert: Seeing and understanding how Verbal takes the little details and creates a story)….
I have been playing in USTA Adult Leagues for about seven years now, and not one season has passed where I can avoid an overwhelming amount of animosity at the age difference between myself and some of my opponents. This experience is not just an isolated one, but one that is common both inside and…
International Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert, Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsay Davenport and tennis commentator Justin Gimelstob will guest star in an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in January 2013 on the CBS Television Network. The three tennis personalities will appear as themselves when the CSI team investigates the death of a professional female tennis…
There are many facets to hitting a solid ground stroke, but if you key in on four simple areas, your shots will improve. Movement is number one. Tennis is a sport that requires quick feet. The stroke is dependent on the fact that you are in the right spot to hit the ball. Moving the feet…
The holidays are coming and we’re all scrambling to find that perfect gift. Well, no need to look any further, we have found an amazing collection of classic tennis-inspired fine jewelry that will guarantee you hit an ace this holiday season. Introducing Love Tennis by hazel, a game-changing new line of jewelry that celebrates passion…
Professional coaches are receptive students and as eager to receive information, critique and criticism as they are to give it. They think independently, solve problems creatively, and assimilate and integrate information into a message that works best for each student. Great coaches are constantly learning and growing by questioning teachings of the past and uncovering…
Argentina’s Gisela Dulko, a giant-killer on the singles court and a giant on the doubles court—she made it all the way to number one in the world in the team discipline—has announced her retirement from professional tennis, wrapping up a South American legacy and embarking on new and exciting challenges in her personal life. Here she…
When your son or daughter catches the tennis bug and has a little talent to match, it could be very overwhelming when figuring out what academy to join or what coach to train with privately. Parents often make quick decisions based on unnecessary facts. In today’s very competitive business environment, many coaches recruit at tournaments…
Rafael Nadal has returned to the practice court in his hometown of Manacor, Spain, a big step in his recovery from a knee injury that has kept him from playing since Wimbledon in late June. Nadal’s first U.S. appearance since the injury will come on Monday, March 4, 2013 when he plays Juan Martin del…