Did you know that Novak had a rising tennis star younger brother? Well, It’s true! His name is Djordje Djokovic, he is 20 years old, and is considered one of the next up and coming professional tennis players. Granted, he … Continued
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A Few of the Prettiest Atlanta Tennis Clubs
In case you did not know, Atlanta is a hotspot for tennis and boasts about 1000 tennis facilities. Let’s be honest, when choosing tennis courts, prettiness is a top priority. Here are some of our favorite aesthetically pleasing tennis centers … Continued
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Why Multi-Sport Athletes Make Better Tennis Players
Professional tennis players may be making a living off of their tennis skill, but their athletic talent reaches far beyond just their tennis abilities. Most of our favorite players grew up playing additional sports and still incorporate many of these … Continued
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Coaching Tip Tuesday: How to Hit a Two-Handed Backhand
Last week, you learned the basics of a forehand and spent the week perfecting the stroke. Now what? The backhand. Most players tend to favor their forehand, but a strong backhand is key to a solid baseline game. Launch Tennis Head Coach … Continued
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BB&T Atlanta Open Gives Georgia College Players a Chance to Play in the Pro Tournament
The BB&T Atlanta Open is a small but popular US Open series tournament that begins at the end of July. This past year, former Georgia bulldog John Isner won the singles title for the third straight year, while the Bryan … Continued
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Serena Williams Had a Better Year Than Novak Djokovic
After the US Open, tennis fans all over the world were debating one thing: who had the better year, Serena Williams or Novak Djokovic? Serena Williams takes the cake for me, and here’s why. When it comes to the bare-boned … Continued
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Sneak Peek of Serena Williams During the Pirelli Calendar Photo Shoot
In case you missed the big news, Serena Williams has been tapped to be a part of the the 2016 Pirelli Calendar, which is to feature twelve of the world’s most accomplished women. She shared the news and her excitement … Continued
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5 Ways to Help Junior Tennis Players Avoid Burning Out
When I was 14 years old, I burned out from tennis. I dreaded driving to tennis practice, and I absolutely detested playing tennis tournaments. I finally decided to pull the plug on tennis. I walked away and took up team … Continued
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Coaching Tip Tuesday: Forehand Basics with Launch Tennis Coach Brandon Davis
Brandon Davis is the coach and teaching pro behind Launch Tennis. After a stellar junior and college tennis career, Brandon could not stay away from the sport and has been coaching ever since. He started Launch Tennis, “a comprehensive online … Continued
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Avid Federer Fan Wakes Up From 11 Year Coma Right Before 2015 US Open
Jesus Aparicio, an avid Roger Federer fan, went into an 11 year coma on December 12, 2004 after getting into a car crash while celebrating his 18th birthday. To give you a little bit of perspective, in 2004, Federer was … Continued
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