ATP: while the research focused on running, nevertheless the lessons are the same for tennis. Overplaying, changing rackets (new or poor restrings) or playing consistently with heavy balls or in […]
The unseeded Krejcikova, 25, whose name was on no one’s mind at the start of the French Open, was crowned its champion after a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 victory. The brilliant […]
Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, outlasted Rafael Nadal, the “King of Clay,” in four sets, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-2, in a match that felt like it should have […]
Nadal’s lesson of the day from the French Open. Everyone has a Dominant Eye leading to shot preference and, typically a forehand, since most of us are cross dominated. To […]
We’re going to look at some of Roger Federer’s favorite exercises that have helped him retain elite levels of fitness in a professional career spanning over 23 years, covering warm-ups, […]
A question we get all the time is why is my game so up and down — particularly as we age. What is the common denominator with changing conditions, newer […]
Two weeks of quarantine is a professional athlete’s worst nightmare. In the spring, after my beloved, overpriced New York exercise studios closed, one grim “In these unprecedented times” email after […]
WTA Insider speaks with sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz about the perils of professional tennis and the importance of training the mind as much as the body. Daria Abramowicz can think […]
Some of the best players in the world have struggled with one of the most basic shots in tennis at the French Open. PARIS — Raffaella Reggi rose to 13th […]
Players concede that the serve can be a good tactic against players who stand far, far back from the baseline. And they know when opponents are trying to show them […]
Here’s a quick guide to the art of the volley: Volley Ready Position: The proper ‘ready position’ is to make sure your elbows are in front of your body. Too […]
Manage the ‘real estate’ by understanding the 80% Rule. 80% of shots are in a 2-metre circle around the centre serve box! Given a choice to defend always move to […]
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