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Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):: I used to play weekly at high school and university but then had to stop after shoulder surgery 3 years ago. Started playing seriously again when I was in the States last year - now back in London and generally play most evenings after work. I'm around a 4.0 game (depending on my mood!) and I love the sport. I'm a lefty who plays with a fluid top-spin and enjoy playing at the net, so I'm quite a useful doubles player. I also string the odd racquet if you need help with that.

I'm a club player who's keen to hit with other competitive players - looking to improve my matchplay, but happy to just rally and work on different strokes. I'm based in Ealing, West London and the club I play at is a 20 minute drive from here, happy to give lifts there if necessary.

Favorite pro tennis player(s):: Current mens: Federer, Murray, Djokovic, Tsonga, Nishikori (rising star!)
(although I confess to using Nadal's old Aeropro Drive... must be a lefty thing haha)

Ladies: Hantuchova, Ivanovic, Sharapova

Previous generation: Sampras, Agassi, Chang, McEnroe, Henin

My favorite local courts:: David Lloyd Heston (not so much favourite, but where I play most days since they have indoor courts!)

At 1:17pm on April 18, 2009, Mark / The Mayor said…: Hi Lefty!
There's a funny lefty thread started here:
Revenge on Righthanders
Get back at Righties!
M

At 11:00am on November 20, 2008, Karina said…: Thanks for checking it. something happened with the server recently. I need to change it. Thakns for letting me know.

At 11:15pm on November 15, 2008, Truc N. said…: Okay so I only had time to go to Academy Sports and checked out the rackets. The ones that impressed me the most were the Wilson K factor and the Prince 03 technology. I guess my question is that should I keep the strings that comes with the racket or just get it retrung right away?

At 11:31am on November 15, 2008, Truc N. said…: You're the best Ben! Thanks for all your suggestions!

At 3:07pm on November 14, 2008, kevin nguyen said…: Ben...so yyou are studying pharmacy? What school are you attending? let me know when you are in town. i would love to hit with you..

kevin

At 3:53am on November 14, 2008, Truc N. said…: Hi Ben! Played on the high school tennis team 10 years ago but have no idea what player level I am. I can say that I havea won a couple of trophies in my high school days but never took it beyond that. I am a baseliner and my shots have normally been flat with not much topspin at all. Back then I was more into accuracy and wasn't much of a power hitter. If my memory serves me right, I had a Prince racket and the string tension was at 70. I would like to add more power to my shots. I have broken strings before, however, it wasn't that often. I am not looking for a beginner's racket and am willing to purchase a racket that I can use for awhile. Thanks!

At 2:54am on November 14, 2008, Li Tai Fang said…: it's a dropweight machine so it doesn't need tension meter.

At 2:46am on November 14, 2008, Li Tai Fang said…: yes i have a stringing machine: gamma progression II 602fc

At 9:01am on November 12, 2008, Gretchen said…: Hi Ben. Welcome and thanks so much for you nice comment! I'll definitely look you up if I ever get to London.
Cheers!