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Federer vs. Nadal final at 2011 Abu Dhabi

 

 

Nadal responded to Federer's strategy of attacking returns by serving much more aggressive. You don't have much of Federer asserting the chip and charge against those serves. The other thing to note is how Federer is not crowding the baseline in these rallies. It is true that Federer had the better tempo at the beginning and Nadal weathers the storm like he usually does. Federer even had break point to win the first set. But his backhand in the…

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Added by Tim Prapong on January 3, 2011 at 3:00pm — 8 Comments

So What About Copyrighted Content?

Hi everyone. I know that most internet users run willy-nilly copying great photos and pasting them to their favorite websites (Tennisopolis included.) I couldn't imagine how many illegally duplicated photos are on Facebook alone. Not to mention all the illegal vids on YouTube. Nonetheless, it is not allowed. Unless you have been given permission by the author of a photo (some people call them photographers, but in the world of copyright law "author"… Continue

Added by Mark / The Mayor on October 15, 2009 at 10:30pm — 11 Comments

Award caps Nadal's perfect year

As we approach the middle of December now is the time many of us look back and reflect on the year gone by.

The same goes for the sporting world as well and for Spaniard Rafael Nadal he can look back on 2010 with a feeling of well-deserved satisfaction.



The 24-year-old was named International Tennis Federation world champion for 2010 this week after a blockbusting, title-filled year, although things didn't start to well though for the Majorca-born star.



A knee…

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Added by Thomas Rooney on December 16, 2010 at 9:28am — 1 Comment

Hopping around Australia: A Preview of the Hopman Cup

The star-studded field at this year's Hopman Cup will start the tennis season off in Perth, Australia with eight eager teams ready to battle each other for the…

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Added by Tennis News on December 25, 2010 at 9:46pm — 1 Comment

Federer's incredible changes to win the 2010 London Masters

Federer has adapted once again to the threats of not only the young guns that could matter. In this category, I could lump together like a bag of stones: Djoko, Soderling, Berdych, Murray. The first three relying more on power and Murray relying on guile and court sense. But in the case of Nadal, he has forged a master strategy, one that I would've advocated from last year.
The increase in aggression after taking Annacone as a coach is dramatic. To win…
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Added by Tim Prapong on December 20, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

One Reason the BNP Paribas Open Rules!

Our buddy Will Hamilton explains why he likes the BNP Paribas Open so much. As someone who is going to be there for the 5th year in a row, I concur. The first 2 years, I couldn't stay away from the practice courts. Now I mix those in with matches on the smaller stadia. It is insane how close you can get to the players in these two areas. If you look at some of my older pics, you'll see a practice session between Roddick and…

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Added by Mark / The Mayor on March 9, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

Was It A Mistake to Allow Non Wooden Rackets?

Did the ruling bodies make a mistake by not regulating the size and content of tennis rackets? In the late 60's and early 70's nobody had ever thought of using anything other than wood for playing tennis. So when Connors strolled on with a metal racket, the regulatory bodies did not know what to do as there was no rule against it.



But were they too slow to react? Have we lost some of the skill and artistry of the game and sacrificed it to the skill of the manufacturer, where… Continue

Added by Christian Howgill on September 28, 2010 at 5:30am — 13 Comments

Czech Him Out: Tomas Berdych

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Added by Sharapovanovic on September 26, 2010 at 3:00am — No Comments

Earn $40- play tennis 2 hrs

We are a group of 8-12 beginner intermediate (2.5- 3.0 ) tennis players who play live-ball on Tuesday evenings, 7- 9pm in Pacific Palisades park (west side near Sunset Bl.). We need a ball feeder/ coach/ score keeper for our Tennis Meet-up.



We have enough people to keep two courts busy with 5-7 players per court and 1 ball feeder per court. We already have one ball feeder/ coach and need another.



We play mixed doubles live-ball where the coach stands behind the net, on the… Continue

Added by Glen Beer on October 29, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

just to talk who the best tennis player is right now

who do you think the best tennis player is? rafa? murray? i would like to get some conversations going!

Added by sam dotson on October 17, 2010 at 10:08am — 1 Comment

I could have won 26 grand slam events if I played modern day tennis!!!!!!!

Hey Folks,

Yes, federer has wond 16 slams and Nadal a bunch as well. But remember, back in the late 1970's thru 1980's, there wasnt a tennis court in america that wasnt taken.. Tennis was at an all time popularity and I remember WAITING to play . The junior competition was flooded with players. Nowadays, you go to a local court and you hear crickets and the nets are falling off!!!! (at least here in the states)

I hear excuses about how the racquet technology has…

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Added by Lendl Jr. (4.5) on September 28, 2010 at 12:12pm — 4 Comments

Changing faces at the top

Rafael Nadal’s historic claiming of the career Grand Slam rightly gets the headlines after the men’s US Open, but there have been other notable developments at Flushing Meadows. Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s careers

are going in an upward direction. The same cannot be said for Roger Federer and

Andy Murray.



Those who place regular tennis bets know that the handing of the baton of…

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Added by Thomas Rooney on September 14, 2010 at 7:32am — 2 Comments

Debate: What is the best racket stringing machine currently available and why?

Just wanted to start some dialog about the best stringing machine, I definetely have an opionion here as well, but just wanted to find out from the community.

Added by patrick m on September 8, 2010 at 2:54am — 4 Comments

The selling of sex as tennis fashion

U S Open 2010 D6 04/09/10 Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) wins third round match Photo Anne Parker Fotosports International Photo via Newscom


Today’s tennis fashion offers a myriad of choices, ranging from inexperienced but earnest tennis pros seduced by the glamor implied in having their names attached to a clothing line, to established professionals who actually know what they are doing. The result is a particularly confusing… Continue

Added by tennischick on September 6, 2010 at 8:53am — No Comments

Delusions of gender on the tennis court

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I’ve been perplexed by the scathing criticism that John McEnroe has received for stating that the women’s tennis season is too long. To be fair, what he allegedly said was, “There should be less events for women. You need an actual meltdown on court or someone to quit the game altogether… Continue

Added by tennischick on September 1, 2010 at 8:21pm — No Comments

Who can win the men’s event at this year’s US Open?

With US Open betting well underway, and fans, experts, and bookmakers all trying to decide who the real contenders for the men’s singles event will be, John McEnroe has taken the initiative and announced that he believes only three players can win this

year’s last Grand Slam event: Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael…

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Added by Thomas Rooney on September 2, 2010 at 9:43am — 2 Comments

Already deeply regretting my decision

May 11, 2010 - Madrid, C. A. Madrid, Spain - MADRID, 11/05/2010.- Italian tennis player Flavia Pennetta regrets after missing a point against German Andrea Petkovic during their Madrid Masters 1000 tournament's second round match played at the Magic Box Tennis Center in Madrid, central Spain, 11 May 2010. Petkovic won 7-6 (7/3) and 6-4.


I can’t believe I’m not going to the US Open this year. What was I thinking? Why did I allow my secretary to book me solid with patients on September 7th, which is normally the day I reserve for recovery and recuperation from a Labor Day weekend of tennis? Can I really, truly make it through the year… Continue

Added by tennischick on August 26, 2010 at 7:05pm — No Comments

Big Babe Tennis vs. Hitting the Ball Hard

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Serena Williams of USA serves during the Ladies Singles Final Match against Vera Zvonareva of Russia on Day Twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)


...But what made me take the email more seriously was when I got to the end where my friend closed by pointing out an apparent inconsistency in my position. How come, she wrote, you say that you’re a fan of Big Babe Tennis and yet you have so little good to say about one of the biggest babes… Continue

Added by tennischick on August 25, 2010 at 8:21pm — 2 Comments

Which wife of a tennis pro may be cheating?

Fresh on the heels of her soon to be ex-husband, the Dream's infidelity scandal, Christina Milian goes out for a ladies only night in West Hollywood, CA on July 26, 2010 with friend Serena Williams where the young singer and new mom looked like the extra dramatic baggage hasn't worn her down at all, or the weight of her wedding ring which was noticeably absent. Fame Pictures, Inc


I didn’t start the rumor. I’m only repeating it. I read it today on dlisted.com which copied it from a gossip blog called “Crazy Days and Nights” that specializes in sending out vaguely-worded clues about celebrity hook-ups. A… Continue

Added by tennischick on August 19, 2010 at 6:07pm — No Comments

Las Vegas Tennis Camps @ The International Tennis Centre

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Added by ITC Las Vegas on August 18, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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