Author Archives: John

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New MTL Tennis Instructor: Alan S. in Aventura, FL

By John • On February 17, 2014 • In New MTL Instructors • 1 min read

We would like to welcome Alan S. from Aventura, Florida to the MyTennisLessons team. We pride ourselves on bringing on not only quality instructors, but quality people as well, which is why we are so excited to have Alan on … Continued

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Untraditional Brands Taking Their Shot at Tennis Apparel

By John • On February 10, 2014 • In Pop Culture • 3 min read

Tennis offers a way for not only players to showcase their skills, but also clothing companies to put their brand on display. The better the player the more the exposure for that particular brand. This is no new concept, but … Continued

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Shocking Upsets and Renewed Rivalries: Tennis is back with the Australian Open

By John • On January 20, 2014 • In News • 3 min read

For better or for worse, people often get caught up in the end of year holiday season. One minute you’re carving the Thanksgiving turkey, the next you’re ushering in the New Year. People are so busy, even the start of … Continued

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MyTennisLessons: Two Years Later, We’re Still Alive and Kicking

By John • On December 31, 2013 • In Uncategorized • 2 min read

There is nothing more powerful than youthful optimism. It can be defined as the brashness to pack a couple cars with only the possessions that fit and drive across the country. It can be defined as putting absolute trust into … Continued

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Embracing Roger Federer’s Inevitable Decline

By John • On December 17, 2013 • In News • 3 min read

One of the most influential books of my youth was Nick Hornsby’s “Fever Pitch”. His candid confrontation of his soccer obsession, and how it affected his personal life, made quite the impression on my 16 year-old-sport-addicted self. Specifically, his section … Continued

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MTL Film Review: Wimbledon

By John • On December 9, 2013 • In Pop Culture • 3 min read

Bull Durham. Chariots of Fire. Hoosiers. Some of the most iconic movies that propelled my childhood and still give me goosebumps were sports movies. No matter if you’re looking for that classic underdog tale (Rocky) or a great laugh (Sandlot) … Continued

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2013 Tennis Review: World’s best rivalry rages on as a legend continues to fade

By John • On November 13, 2013 • In News • 3 min read

With the lifting of the ATP World Tour Finals trophy, Novak Djokovic put the exclamation point on the 2013 season. Though Djokovic’s 6-3, 6-4 victory over Rafa Nadal was impressive, (somehow Nadal has never won the year end tournament) it … Continued

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Top 10 Tennis Related Twitter Accounts to Follow

By John • On October 28, 2013 • In Pop Culture • 2 min read

I wonder what Andy Roddick has been up to since retiring? Do you have any idea what happened in the semi-finals in Basel last week? Did you know that Brad Gilbert fancies a proper rose wine cocktail? Twitter can answer … Continued

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The Most Scenic Public Tennis Courts in America

By John • On August 13, 2013 • In Pop Culture • 2 min read

I, like many, have a propensity to unknowingly fall deep into the spiraling abyss that is the internet, only to emerge hours later wondering how I ended up giggling over pug gifs. Once in awhile however, I’ll actually stumble upon … Continued

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Wimbledon 2013: Nadal Upset, Federer’s Legacy, and Murray’s Chances

By John • On June 24, 2013 • In News • 3 min read

It’s that time of year again. If anything was ever going to get me back into the blogosphere (I’ve been a bit of a hiatus, deal with it), it’s Wimbledon. Much like the Indy 500 in racing or the Masters … Continued