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Djokovic Keeps on Winning

By John • On April 2, 2012 • In News • 2 min read

It seems like the name “Novak Djokovic” comes up quite often in this blog. Whether it’s to discuss his near perfect 2011 season or to take a peek into his private life, it is clear, as tennis fans we can’t, … Continued

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Djokovic 60 Minutes Interview: Life off the Court

By John • On March 27, 2012 • In Pop Culture • 2 min read

“Where did this clown come from?” This is the question that Bob Simon poses in his 60 minutes interview with Novak Djokovic, and it’s one many tennis fans thought they knew. As 60 minutes points out, any serious tennis fan … Continued

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Martin Solveig’s “Hello” Music Video One for the Ages

By John • On March 19, 2012 • In Pop Culture • 1 min read

Martin Solveig’s hit track “Hello” is so 2011. The music video however, is a timeless (literally) classic that requires revisiting in the buildup to this years next Grand Slam, the French Open. This battle at Roland Garros between Solveig and … Continued

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The State of American Tennis

By John • On March 6, 2012 • In News • 2 min read

On Monday night at Madison Square Garden The PNB Paribas Showdown, featuring four of the world’s top players, took place. Well actually, three of the world’s top players. To put Andy Roddick in the same conversation as Roger Federer, Maria … Continued

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How to Avoid Tennis Elbow and Other Tennis Related Injuries

By John • On February 27, 2012 • In Instructional • 2 min read

If you play as much tennis as I do you’ll be familiar with the aches, pains, and muscle tweaks that come with the game. Many people even sustain serious shoulder and back injuries, or worse, the dreaded tennis elbow. Instead … Continued

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The Backhand Debate: Two Handed or One Handed?

By John • On February 13, 2012 • In Instructional • 2 min read

Any proper tennis coach is going to try and make a student as comfortable as possible on the tennis court, especially a beginner. Often it comes down to personal preference and natural feel when choosing whether to use a one … Continued

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Aussie Open Finals Preview: Can Nadal get his Swagger Back?

By John • On January 27, 2012 • In News • 3 min read

The 2012 Australian Open sees two familiar foes face off, promising a dramatic, and possibly historic, finish to the years first Grand Slam. In the post match interview with Jim Courier (By the way, Courier’s interviews are just brutal. I … Continued

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2012 Australian Open: Murray’s Time?

By John • On January 17, 2012 • In News • 3 min read

It feels as thought the 2011 season has just ended. Well in truth, it just did. The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London, the final tournament of the 2011 season, was just in December, causing many people such as … Continued

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A Year In Review: Was Djokovic’s 2011 season the Best Ever?

By admin • On December 28, 2011 • In News • 2 min read

In an era where Roger Federer won 3 grand slam titles in three separate seasons and Rafa Nadal has dominated opponents with unparalleled athleticism and shotmaking, is it possible that we have just witnessed the greatest single season of the … Continued

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5 Tennis Gifts For the Holidays

By admin • On December 22, 2011 • In Why Tennis? • 1 min read

  How often do you struggle to think of the perfect gift for a parent, friend, or significant other? If you’re like me it happens every year. That’s why My Tennis Lessons has put together a list of the perfect … Continued