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El Gordo y El Flaco diss Federer

Everything ran late this morning because of an ice-storm over the weekend. My first two patients had already called in late so there was no rush. I started getting ready for work at a leisurely pace. So I’m flicking the remote control between the various ESPN alternatives, hoping of course for some more celebration of Roger’s win yesterday. Instead I ran across Mike and Mike,… Continue

Added by tennischick on February 1, 2010 at 7:35pm — 2 Comments

28 plus 28 equals…28?

Day 14 - Roger Federer wins the Australian Open tennis 2010

I have a slight headache. This always happens to me after a Slam is over. It’s part sleep deprivation and part the winding down from days of over-excitement. I will sleep like a baby tonight. And because both Serena and Roger won, tonight I will have sweet dreams of symmetry and balance...

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Added by tennischick on January 31, 2010 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

On going singles tennis partner studio City, CA 3.5+

Looking to find the right match to hit once/twice a week, rallying and games primarily for the exercise and enjoyment. Just changed my skill level to play a little bit easier so as not to get a tennis elbow which over the last couple of months has been in need of recovery. Please contact if you would like to play at that level and Studio City is convenient for you.
Contact at stephany.yarbrough@gmail.com

Added by Stephany Yarbrough on January 31, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Men's 2010 Aussie Final

Murray played phenomenally throughout the tournament, so it was no surprise that he got to the final. Whereas the former champion Nadal was definitely not at his best and it was disturbing to see him pull out with yet another injury and it does make one wonder about his future in the sport. Federer had an amazing run as usual, and I honestly thought the final was pretty routine until the third set when Murray seemed to come alive and really began taking it to Fed. It was too little too late… Continue

Added by Kathryn Thibault on January 31, 2010 at 7:44am — 2 Comments

The unofficial guide to USTA league ratings (1.0 to 7.0)

Some people may be confused with the USTA league ratings (1.0 to 7.0) so here is the unofficial guide.

1.0 - You stink. Your grabbing the wrong end of the racquet and you

think the green fuzz on the ball has something to do with velcro.

1.5 - You still stink, but you can tie your own tennis shoes and hit a

ball you have got in your hand towards one of the cardinal points

without hitting yourself in the leg.

2.0 - You have taken a… Continue

Added by Mr. Jessie L. on January 29, 2010 at 1:18pm — 5 Comments

Australian Open Women's Final - Preview

Saturday's women's final between Serena Williams and Justine Henin is simply a tournament organizers delight, it is a final that every tennis enthusiast had anticipated and it is a final that is by all means, bound to produce some of the best tennis the women's game has ever witnessed. Top seed and defending champion Serena Williams is gunning to be a part of history books by attempting to break the record of most Australian Open title wins in the Open era. Justine Henin, on the other hand is… Continue

Added by TennisEarth on January 29, 2010 at 9:09am — No Comments

Australian Open Men's Semifinal 2 - Preview

It is almost insurmountable a task to beat Roger Federer when you are down 5-1 in the decider. Yet, a certain French Gentleman found the will and the determination to do just that and showed the world that he has arrived. We are talking about ATP star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who last year registered the biggest win of his career at Montreal Masters where despite trailing 1-5 in the decider, he bounced back to beat Swiss Maestro Roger Federer in a gruelling tie-break. This is what makes Jo-Wilfried… Continue

Added by TennisEarth on January 28, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Australian Open Men's Semifinal 1 - Preview

Both Andy Murray and Marin Cilic know how important today's match is for each one of them. It is a match that will see one of them get an opportunity to embrace Grand Slam glory, and for one in particular, Murray precisely, this match brings a chance to settle scores with the Croat who knocked him out of the U.S. Open last year.

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Added by TennisEarth on January 28, 2010 at 1:38am — No Comments

Live: Serena Williams vs. Na Li

Serena Williams is one of the few players on the circuit who takes defeat, any defeat very seriously and no matter what the stage, she brings her best efforts to prove her supremacy over someone who has been 'troublesome' in the past. Similar is the case with her match-up today with Chinese wonder-woman Na Li, who literally pushed her to limits in their previous encounter last year and with a win over Venus Williams, is an opponent with a CONCERN.…

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Added by TennisEarth on January 27, 2010 at 9:12pm — No Comments

Australian Open Women's Semifinal - Preview

Both Serena Williams and Justine Henin will enter the semifinals today, hoping to clear the Chinese hurdle effectively and reach the finals of the Australian Open. Na Li and Jie Zheng, on the other hand will hope for an all-Chinese final.

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Added by TennisEarth on January 27, 2010 at 9:05pm — No Comments

Should Rafa have swallowed a bagel?

This article isn’t easy for me to write because more than loving Rafael Nadal, I also tremendously respect him. I respect his hard-assed determination, his bull-like persistence when playing a tennis. I like that he thinks for himself, rarely looks up at his box as his mind whizzes along, coming up with strategies and calculations to help him figure out how to crush his… Continue

Added by tennischick on January 27, 2010 at 7:13pm — 1 Comment

Live: Roger Federer vs. Nikolay Davydenko

Enjoy the live commentary of this exciting quarterfinal clash between Roger Federer and Nikolay Davydenko

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Added by TennisEarth on January 27, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

Australian Open QF Day 2 - Preview

The Quarterfinal day at the 2010 Australian Open brings some of the best players in the world in action against each other. Both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer look to beat arch nemesises in their respective matches whereas Venus and Serena stay on course for an all-Williams semifinal.

Find out the expert opinion on favourites in today's exciting match-ups, click… Continue

Added by TennisEarth on January 26, 2010 at 8:08pm — No Comments

Any Tennis Player Can Earn a Berth into the US Open!

The USTA announced the launch of the US Open National Playoffs, which will expand the footprint of the US Open and provide the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to earn a wild card into the 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament. The US Open National Playoffs begins with 16 sectional qualifying tournaments held throughout the country from April through June. The men’s and women’s champions from each of the sectional qualifying… Continue

Added by Mark / The Mayor on January 26, 2010 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Live: Nadal vs. Murray

In the day's last singles match, defending champion Rafael Nadal takes on Andy Murray for a place in the semifinals. Both players have met nine times with Nadal leading the head-to-head 7-2 includng his last win in Monte Carlo.

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Added by TennisEarth on January 26, 2010 at 3:08am — No Comments

Federer vs Hewitt - The Curse

The last time Lleyton Hewitt beat Roger Federer was in 2003, in Melbourne Australia. That was a long time ago. It must suck to always be in the same draw as Roger, especially if you have lost the last 13 meetings. How do you prepare? I mean it must be so hard to be Hewitt at a time like this, homeground, cheered on by the whole crowd. This is your chance, this is your turn to show the world that you can do it, you really can. Can you imagine the… Continue

Added by Reibin Amin on January 26, 2010 at 1:30am — 3 Comments

How to Improve your Volley--followthrough, slice, and Two Solid Drills

First thing I look at:

Improve your slice--that will improve your volley…

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Added by Gary Sakuma on January 25, 2010 at 9:13pm — No Comments

Australian Open QF Day 1: Preview

The Day-9 at the 2010 Australian Open brings some nail-biting clashes between some of the best players in the world. Highlighted by the Murray-Nadal clash, the Order of play kicks off the Henin-Petrova match, followed by first time Aussie Open quarterfinalists Jie Zheng and Maria Kirilenko tie. The day's first men's match features American superstar Andy Roddick up against Giant-Killing Croat Marin Cilic and ofcourse, the last one in the night session featuring Rafael Nadal and Andy… Continue

Added by TennisEarth on January 25, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Live: Justine Henin vs. Nadia Petrova

In the first Ladies Quarterfinal match of the draw, former champion and Wild Card Justine Henin takes on giant-killer Nadia Petrova. The two players have met 14 times in their careers with Henin leading the Head-to-Head 12-2.

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Added by TennisEarth on January 25, 2010 at 6:56pm — No Comments

Live Commentary : Serena Williams vs. Samantha Stosur

In the second ladies match on the Rod Laver Arena, top seed and defending champion Serena Williams takes on Australia's hope Samantha Stosur. The two players have met three times with Williams leading the head-to-head 2-1. However, in the pair's last match-up, Stosur tumbled Williams in three gruelling sets.

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Added by TennisEarth on January 25, 2010 at 12:49am — No Comments