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By Jan Kodes

Jan Kodes of the Czech Republic, the 1973 Wimbledon champion, 1970-71 French Open champion…

Sara Errani is having the best year of her tennis career. And the Italian has now announced that she will not be working in the future with Luis Garcia del Moral, a former member of Lance Armstrong's medical staff.

Del Moral also worked with some tennis players.

"Now, his name is not a good name,"…

Don’t let that Aussie “aw shucks” demeanor fool you, or the placid body language hidden by her signature Oakleys as she goes about her business in a workmanlike manner around the court. She does not “Pojd” like Petra Kvitova, roar like Serena Williams, or throw in full-body fistpumps like Ana Ivanovic. She does not slam her racket a la Victoria Azarenka or negatively stalk the court like Agnieszka Radwanska or Angelique Kerber. Yes, Stosur may be the most even-keeled woman on the WTA Tour.…

Hey Everyone!

Did you know I had a tennis show? It's true but I have to warn you in advance that it's quite controversial but I still invite you all to come over and check it out!

http://www.philnaessens.com/this-week-in-tennis

I'm always looking for guests so if you are in the tennis industry and would like to appear on a future program please use the contact form at the above link!

 Just wondering... Is there anyone connects to someone else to play in this website? I had only one connecting play since 09... What is your input(s)?

Total prize money at this year’s U.S. Open will be a record $25.5 million with the men’s and women’s champions collecting $1.9 million apiece. But the real action is off the court, where elite tennis players jockey for multimillion dollar endorsement deals and lucrative exhibition fees.

Younger rivals Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have challenged…

Perhaps he’s not yet forced Roger Federer to abdicate his throne as the king of the hard courts, but Novak Djokovic is certainly capable—and worthy—of wearing the crown. He will prove that once again when he wins his second major of the year—and second consecutive US Open.

It’s fair to point to Djokovic’s struggles in 2012—he lost in the semifinals at Wimbledon, he failed to…

Australian Samantha Stosur vowed on Saturday to prove her stunning victory over Serena Williams in last year's U.S. Open final was no fluke.

The unpredictable…

Previously posted on Drop Shot Dispatch

Previously posted on TennisAbides

Whether you have a predominantly level base swivel, such as the Djokovic backhand above, or the more forward leaning forehand of Federer, in tennis, balance is key. Knowing where your balance is at the point of contact can be difference between a wildly spraying shot and a solidly struck screamer down the line. 

Look at how level Djokovic's right thigh…

I was out practicing with a friend who plays 4.5 and open tournaments and leagues. I hadn't seen him in 8 months, and he had told me he had changed his forehand drastically. Originally, he had a Berasetegui type Extreme Western forehand grip, which would produced gobs of spin, but would not drive through the court much. He would wail upwards on the ball and…

Back is almost facing target on takeback

Closed and bladed at contact"

After contact, chest facing target:

pics from "smoothtennis" at …

Here are two very good links to videos by famed and highly respected tennis coach Rick Macci discussing the UNIT TURN. The unit turn is one of the major changes in the modern pro tennis game. You don't have to be a pro to understand it either. …

Greetings from Professor Tennis:

http://about.me/ProfessorTennis

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Hello, I’m Prof. Don R. Mueller (aka the "Two Racket Guy"). I play an exciting form of tennis called Two-Racket Tennis. The two-racket game, unlike its one-racket counterpart, is truly a full-body workout as both sides of the body are utilized in a balanced way to play the game. For more information about the Two-Racket game check us out:…

I am currently around a 4.0 player just getting my game back after about a year off. Would love to connect up with a small group of individuals that would like to play fairly regularly. Looking for players between 3.5 & 4.5.

I currently hit at Poinsettia Park and Stagecoach in Carlsbad open to Encinitas ,Cardiff and Solana beach areas also.

Thanks Ron

760-688-2019

Hi there,

I am visiting the Toronto area and have free time almost everyday during the days. Evenings and weekends are also possible. I am around a 4.5 maybe it will go up after a week of practice. If you are interested please send your contact info. I am near Markham but I can travel around the city if its not too far.

Look forward to playing!