May 2010 Articles (70)

An encounter with a tennis gigolo

High angle view of a snake charmer playing the flute, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

It all started quite innocently. I went to the pro shop to buy some stuff. Because I had paid for the weekend of tennis, I was entitled to a sweet discount at the pro shop. So I’m there minding my own business, picking out tops, skorts and other pretty but practical outfits (not made of black lace, ha ha), when an Indian instructor came in and asked one of the instructors I… Continue

Added by tennischick on May 31, 2010 at 5:57pm — 3 Comments

Jelena Jankovic - Time for a TRIUMPH.....?

When Serbian Jelena Jankovic acquired the top spot in WTA rankings during the European hardcourt season of 2008, many tennis pundits considered her unworthy of the billing. Fellow tennis stars including Roger Federer attacked her with ........................

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Added by TennisEarth on May 31, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

2010 French Open - Day 9 Predictions

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Added by TennisEarth on May 31, 2010 at 3:47am — No Comments

2 new WilsonTennis Rackets for Sell

I have 2 new Wilson tennis rackets for $50 each, I will include 2 new cans of tennis ball for each racket bought.

For more info please contact me at 310-980-4412 or email: ewbegun@yahoo.com

Added by Erick Begun on May 30, 2010 at 3:23pm — No Comments

Imitating the pros: Knowing what to copy

Former world number one Pete Sampras plays in an exhibition match at the SAP Open in San Jose

One of the most wonderful aspects of a Slam is the tremendous opportunities that amateur tennis players get to study the games of the pros. We can all learn a lot about how to play tennis from watching those who exceed in the sport. But it’s important to know exactly what you are copying. And more importantly, you need to make sure what is right for your… Continue

Added by tennischick on May 30, 2010 at 5:54am — No Comments

French Open Q & A

It’s time for a little French Open question and answer session.…

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Added by Mark Carruthers on May 30, 2010 at 3:54am — No Comments

Best Match of the www.Pattaya-tennis.com Tournament April 2010

Anna--female, 15 years old, winner of the Jomtien Men's Open March 2010, Semifinalist previous songkran tournament, nickname Giant Killer or the Beast with the Cute face, and weighs in at 100 lbs and 5 foot 3 inches...facing Dean--current PTT circuit ranking of ONE, age 23, 6foot, 180 lbs, nickname: Magician.

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Added by Gary Sakuma on May 29, 2010 at 8:46pm — 1 Comment

Boris Becker at ITC Tomorrow!!

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Added by ITC Las Vegas on May 29, 2010 at 11:31am — No Comments

Nadal - Exclusively left-handed for on-court Destruction

Not many people know that where Rafa's left hand does all the talking on a tennis court, it's his right hand that gets him almost every other thing in life. But inevitably, the question arises, what if Nadal was a right-hander on court too...? Wanna know, read on to find out...!…

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

A few sets with Rafa

I’ve just come from a party that involved copious amounts of meat and alcohol, so yeah … hopefully I don’t pass out while I write this.

I didn’t see Rafa play his first match at Roland Garros and have been wanting to see the fast rising lefty from

Argentina, Horacio Zeballos play for a while, so sitting down and watching them play a couple of sets in the second…

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Added by Mark Carruthers on May 28, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Concentrate on the Hitting Zone

The “hitting…

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Added by Steven White on May 28, 2010 at 8:18pm — No Comments

French Tennis' latest Obsession - Aravane Rezai

It's been exactly 10 years since France witnessed the coronation of a native champion on the red clay of Roland Garros. Canadian born Frenchwoman Mary Pierce was the last player to win the title on home soil. Will Rezai carry the enormous burden of expectations to emerge victorious? Find out…

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Added by TennisEarth on May 28, 2010 at 2:09pm — No Comments

Looking to learn

I'm looking to learn & play, I live in Palm Harbor.... I don't have the money for lessons. So if there is anyone who could teach me I would love the lessons.Monday evenings would be best for me after 6pm, or during the weekend:)

Added by Stephanie on May 28, 2010 at 10:37am — No Comments

Feats and Feet of Clay (VI): French Open Day 6 Preview

This latest edition features previews of Cibulkova-Venus, Rezai-Petrova, Murray-Baghdatis, Dulgheru-Wozniacki, Kuznetsova-Kirilenko, Montanes-Soderling, and Isner-Berdych in addition to analysis (unbiased, we promise!) of the intra-Serbian feud between Ivanovic and Jankovic over the most controversial gesture in tennis: the fistpump.

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Added by Sharapovanovic on May 28, 2010 at 12:15am — No Comments

2010 YOUTH SUMMER TENNIS AND SWIN CAMP

2010 YOUTH SUMMER TENNIS AND SWIN CAMP

For ages 6 and Up

Monday - Friday

Starting on May 31 through July 30th on a week or daily basis at the Omni Tuson National (Shannon and Magee Rd).

Half Day Camp: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at $120 per week or $40 per day

Full Day Camp:8:00 a.m. - 5: p.m. at $185 per week or $60 per day

For additional information or to sign-up call or see

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Added by Louis Klinger on May 27, 2010 at 11:31pm — No Comments

Venus’ panties vs. the Catsuit

...Venus Williams seems to have a proclivity for exhibitionism on the tennis court. It’s a character feature that seems inconsistent with the otherwise conservative, buttoned-down, lips-sealed, Jehovah-praising demeanor for which she is characteristically known. Venus’ private life does not show up in the gossip magazines. She normally comes as across as so… Continue

Added by tennischick on May 27, 2010 at 8:00pm — 7 Comments

Join a Cambridge tennis league this summer!

Are you an intermediate to advanced male tennis player looking for fun, exercise, and socializing this summer?

The Cambridge Tennis B League meets Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm from June through mid-August. We play in Cambridge at the Anderson courts, 100 Pemberton St., Cambridge 02140. The courts feature ample parking and are accessible via the Red Line

The one-time entry fee is $35 for the entire summer. You would play men's doubles and mixed doubles. You don't need to be… Continue

Added by Jeanne Chiang on May 27, 2010 at 9:31am — No Comments

French media or Tennis Babes- Who's to blame?

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Added by TennisEarth on May 27, 2010 at 6:41am — No Comments

Feats and Feet of Clay (V): French Open Day 5 Preview

The contrast between efficient and inefficient tennis couldn’t have been much starker than in consecutive ATP matches on Court Philippe Chatrier. While Federer never opened a window of opportunity for Alejandro Falla, Gael Monfils opened windows and doors aplenty for Fabio Fognini, nearly jumping out of a window himself before the setting sun conspired with the Frenchman to deny the Italian three match points. We checked out on this match when Monfils led by two sets and a break, then…

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Added by Sharapovanovic on May 26, 2010 at 11:19pm — No Comments

French Open diary - guest appearance

Since I'm tired from the sun, work, trying to figure out where Al Qaeda is holding Lee from 'American Idol' hostage and various other things, I'm handing today's post over to the immortal Sou Sylvester off 'Glee'.

Dianna…

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Added by Mark Carruthers on May 26, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments