Category: Tennis
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Individual Sports – There are Life Lessons to be Learned
The final match of the 2019 Wimbledon would go down in tennis history as the one that got away from Roger Federer. With two match points in hand and the championship title and a few records on the line, Federer, the eight-time Wimbledon champion faltered. As the audience watched in disbelief, Novak Djokovic went on…
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Grip Envy – Making the Best of a Continental Tennis Grip
If you are a tennis player who still uses the continental grip for groundstrokes, you likely have developed grip envy. I know I have. I am envious of players who generate heavy top-spin with ease using a semi-western or a western grip. Tennis grips have evolved. But, not all club players have. Whether you have…
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Naomi Osaka: The Art of Getting Rich From Sponsorships
If you are not a tennis fan, the name Naomi Osaka may not immediately ring a bell. She is a professional tennis player who is currently the highest-paid female athlete on the planet. This week, Forbes released its list of the World’s Highest-Paid Athletes of 2020. The measurement period runs from June 2019 through May…
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Post-COVID Tennis – Social Distancing On the Court
Post-coronavirus tennis is going to be awkward for a while. Fortunately, the USTA has a few guidelines to help you deal with it.
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Can Playing Tennis Really Help You Live Longer?
I am beginning to believe it: Playing tennis may improve longevity. If you play tennis purely for fun as most people do, the longevity angle may be a bonus for you. Five years ago, I wrote a post titled “The Longevity of Tennis Players vs. Squash Players.” At that time, I asked the folks at…
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The Ultimate List of Tennis Clothing Sponsors
Last updated on August 26, 2024 Anyone familiar with professional tennis understands that tennis players are impeccably dressed, always sporting coordinated and fashionable attire. Rarely do players repeat the same outfit from one tournament to the next, emphasizing the abundance of tennis clothing sponsors in the industry. While tennis clothing sponsors play a crucial role in…
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Six Tennis Stats That Will Surprise You
When it comes to statistics on tennis players, the ATPTour.com site has plenty of it. There are the stats that most tennis aficionados know. These would include things such as player rankings, and the number of Grand Slam tournaments won by top players. Then, there are the tennis stats that will surprise you. Numbers…
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Perseverance or the killer instinct?
Should you strive for perseverance or the killer instinct? Without the killer instinct can perseverance get you far? I believe it can. Perseverance is tangible; the killer instinct less so. Then there is the question of skill. What good is perseverance or the killer instinct without the right skills? Here’s an example of what I consider…
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Ever Wonder If Kinesiology Tape Works?
For a product that has not been scientifically proven to be effective, kinesiology tape has done very well. With a market size of 180 million US dollars, there is no denying that kinesiology tape, especially the colourful stretchy variety, is here to stay. Professional tennis players, high-profile basketball players, and other prominent athletes with kinesiology…
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Are Compression Socks for Squash and Tennis Worth the Money?
So, I bought myself a couple of pairs of compression socks. Before deciding on the compression socks, I had briefly considered investing in a pair of compression tights but chose not to. I didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of walking onto a squash court in spandex. Moreover, I didn’t relish the idea of being…