Speed control is a topic in tennis that is not given as much attention by players as much as perhaps mechanics or strategy, but it is equally as important. Utilizing speed control adds an extra dimension to your game which can work for you to help you win more points over tough opponents. Here’s how…
Germany’s Andrea Petkovic, currently ranked number 12 in the world, will be forced to miss the next three months due to an injured right ankle and torn ligaments, an injury suffered Thursday at the 2012 Porsche Grand Prix. Petkovic was forced to retire in her second round match against world number one-ranked Victoria Azarenka of Belarus…
Germany’s Andrea Petkovic, currently ranked number 12 in the world, will be forced to miss the next three months due to an injured right ankle and torn ligaments, an injury suffered Thursday at the 2012 Porsche Grand Prix. Petkovic was forced to retire in her second round match against world number one-ranked Victoria Azarenka of Belarus…
Canada’s Milos Raonic has recorded his first top four victory after he defeated Great Britain’s Andy Murray,6-4, 7-6 to advance to the semifinals at the 2012 Barcelona Open Sabadell. Raonic will now face either the third seed David Ferrer or the seventh-seeded Feliciano Lopez, depending on the outcome of their quarterfinal match. "It’s very, very difficult…
Canada’s Milos Raonic has recorded his first top four victory after he defeated Great Britain’s Andy Murray,6-4, 7-6 to advance to the semifinals at the 2012 Barcelona Open Sabadell. Raonic will now face either the third seed David Ferrer or the seventh-seeded Feliciano Lopez, depending on the outcome of their quarterfinal match. "It’s very, very difficult…
Much has been written on the proper techniques of volleying. Let me share with you some of my favorite teaching cues for the volley: 1. Volleying in doubles—proper court positioning Stand in the middle of your service box when your partner is serving. Stand around halfway between the doubles sideline and the net, and halfway…
Much has been written on the proper techniques of volleying. Let me share with you some of my favorite teaching cues for the volley: 1. Volleying in doubles—proper court positioning Stand in the middle of your service box when your partner is serving. Stand around halfway between the doubles sideline and the net, and halfway…
The USTA Eastern Long Island Region will be out in force on Sunday, April 29 helping to make the 7th Annual Robbie’s Run in Merrick a success, and local tennis enthusiasts are urged to participate. Robbie’s Run is a 5K road race created in 2005 following the tragic death of nine-year-old Robbie Levine on the Little…
The USTA Eastern Long Island Region will be out in force on Sunday, April 29 helping to make the 7th Annual Robbie’s Run in Merrick a success, and local tennis enthusiasts are urged to participate. Robbie’s Run is a 5K road race created in 2005 following the tragic death of nine-year-old Robbie Levine on the Little…
The pros ring in 2012 … ►Caroline Wozniacki (@carowozniacki): Happy New Year from @McIlroyRory and me in Thailand 🙂 ►Shahar Peer (@shaharpeer): Happy New Year everybody! I wish all a great 2012! I’m sure u will all celebrate big time! ►Anastasia Rodionova (@arodionova): HAPPY NEW 2012 YEAR!!!!! ►Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole): L’Shannah Tovah 🙂 ►Mardy Fish…