Ah, summer’s here. This past Sunday (Father’s Day) was June 21st. And you know what that means? Sure, warm weather, barbecues, and cannonballs into your neighbor’s pool. But more importantly, Wimbledon is just around the corner. Bring your John Deere, … Continued
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The Name’s Sock. Jack Sock.
Yesterday at the French Open, an American with a tongue-twister of a name faced off against Rafael Nadal. But wait, don’t write off Jack Sock. This 22-year-old from Nebraska must think Paris dusted over some blue hard courts with a … Continued
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7 Tips on How to Survive Red Clay
Learning how to play tennis on red clay — or red dirt — can be a wee bit tricky. Keep a close eye on the players at the French Open since they have pretty much perfected the powder. Here are … Continued
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Where Did American Tennis Go?
American tennis isn’t what it used to be. It’s been a while since we’ve seen an American slow-kiss a newly shined grand slam trophy on one of the Big Four tennis stages. I miss seeing Sampras and Agassi dominate center … Continued
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8 Reasons Why Being a Tall Tennis Player Ain’t Easy
People think a tall tennis player has it easy. Not so much. Whether it’s galloping for a drop shot or getting down for a half-volley, it’s tough out there for a human longbody. 1. Getting low for slices is equivalent to … Continued
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Super Fed Falls to Flashy Aussie
Earlier this week at the Madrid Masters, Roger Federer fell victim to feisty up-and-comer Nick Kyrgios. The second-round loss for Fed attracted more conversation about the young gun. The 20-year-old Kyrgios beat Rafael Nadal just 10 months ago. Now he … Continued
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