Professional tennis players are very picky when it comes to their tennis shoes, and rightly so. They must be highly functional as well as at the forefront of style. These days, lightweight and speed are the top priorities when it … Continued
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Venus Williams is Making 2015 Her Comeback Year
Serena Williams is currently getting all of the media attention right now, and justifiably so. At 34 years old, she is the oldest player to ever hold the world no. 1 spot. The only person that can stand in her … Continued
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Coaching Tip Tuesday: 3 Simple Singles Strategies
For the last two weeks, we have focused on technique. Launch Tennis Head Coach Brandon Davis has walked us through the basics of a forehand and a backhand. While being able to hit the ball over the net is a … Continued
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Take Your Child to a College Tennis Match
There really isn’t much better than watching great tennis. Or at least I don’t think there is. Most people, parents and kids alike, turn to professional tennis for their tennis fix. They watch the incredible athleticism, the mental toughness, and … Continued
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Andy Roddick is a Dad!
It’s official, Brooklyn! The two of you are now #the3ofus. On Wednesday, September 30, Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker welcomed their first child, a little baby boy, in Austin, Texas. The little boy’s name is yet to be revealed. Brooklyn … Continued
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An Open Letter to Those Criticizing Serena Williams’ Attitude
Serena announced Thursday that she would not be playing in any more tournaments this year. So now that she’s quietly retired until January, let’s talk about what’s been bothering me all season. Dear Serena haters, Why? Why are you criticizing … Continued
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Tennis Parenting Tips from Tennis Champions
Roger Federer is considered one of the best tennis players ever, even at 34 years old. Steffi Graf holds the record most major titles and even has a Grand Slam under her belt. Kim Clijsters had a baby to then … Continued
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Watch Jello Tennis in Slow Motion
Here’s what happens when you put jello, a tennis racket, and slow motion video all together. It’s quite epic.
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10 Things Tennis Players Say and What They Actually Mean
Tennis is such a polite sport (exception: Nick Kyrgios). I mean, we tell each other “good shot” when we lose a point. We ask our spectators to refrain from heckling. We wear collars on our shirts, for crying out loud. But … Continued
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Serena Williams Withdraws from China Open and Rest of 2015 Season
Serena Williams has had one of the biggest years in professional tennis, and professional sports for that matter. She had history right at her fingertips only for it all to come crashing down in what some call the biggest upset … Continued
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