Category: Tennis
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International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) – A Field of Big Dreams
January 2018 Update: The IPTL has been dead since 2017. The idea turned out to be bad after all. When Mahesh Bhupathi conceived the idea of launching the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), it must have felt like the movie “Field of dreams.” Nearly a year later, with top-ranked players like Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger…
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8 Tennis Training Aids to Elevate Your Game (Without the Frustration)
Updated: October 21, 2024 Let’s face it: tennis can be a tough sport to master. But fear not! Tennis training aids are a great way to improve your skills and take your game to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, these tools can target specific areas like serves, groundstrokes, footwork,…
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My Wimbledon Dream That Was Not To Be
It’s the perfect storm. The Wimbledon tennis championship is in its final days. Two Canadians are in contention, and I am going to be in London! Eugenie Bouchard has clinched her spot in the finals of the Wimbledon Women’s Championship, a first-ever in the open era. Milos Raonic, another Canadian, attempts to replicate Bouchard’s success…
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Seven Social Media Terms With Squash and Tennis Analogies
When it comes to social media, new terminology gets created on a daily basis. Some are easy to understand; others, not so much. Some of the social media terms you may know, while others leave you wondering. Here are seven social media terms explained through squash and tennis analogies. Social Media Trolls Like the legendary…
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A Few Racquet Sports Basics You Should Know
More and more racquet sports enthusiasts are trying to understand the game of squash. Tennis and badminton players are interested to find out how squash compares with their preferred sport. So, is it easy enough to switch from one game to the other and back without compromising the level of play? While we may not…
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Do You Know Your Racquet Strings?
“What tension would you like?” The pro-shop technician at the local sports store asked as I handed in my tennis racquet for restringing. The question caught me off-guard a bit. My club-pro who normally did the restringing for me had not asked me the question in years. He just knew my game. “Somewhere in the…
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IPTL – Only Time Will Tell
January 2018 Update: The IPTL does not exist anymore. The idea turned out to be bad after all. If you are a serious tennis fan who follows the Grand Slam tournaments religiously and knows all about the Davis Cup, ATP tournaments, and the grand finale at Barclay’s World Tour Finals, you have something new…
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A quick look at the lighter side of squash vs. tennis
If you play either squash or tennis, you know that both games require speed, agility, endurance, power, and strategy. Most squash players have no doubt that their game is the hardest of all racquet sports, particularly when compared to tennis. My friend Bill Guest lets the image on his parking spot speak for itself! You ask tennis…
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Tennis After Forty – For the Love of the Game
Last updated on March 31st, 2022 In professional tennis, players like Ashleigh Barty are a rarity. Her decision to retire at twenty-five, while ranked world number one, puts things in perspective for active professional athletes who are past their prime. Former number-one players Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams are now ranked 26th, 240th, and…
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Fifteen unique tennis venues around the world!
A few months ago I wrote a popular blog post titled “Nine spectacular squash venues around the world!” As a follow-up, I decided to do a round-up of unique tennis venues around the world that I compiled into a Slideshare presentation, shown below. As one would expect, no discussion on tennis venues can be complete…