For 10 years, through prep school and college, I spent the weeks following Thanksgiving preparing for final exams. While many people in their first year out of school are relieved to have finally escaped this academic rite of passage, I … Continued
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Nishikori/Cilic U.S. Open Final Preview
Days ago, if you had asked tennis fans across the world who the men’s singles U.S. Open finalists would be, the majority would have said Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. In fact, it’s been almost 10 years since a grand … Continued
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2014 Women’s U.S. Open Preview
This post was written by Todd Spiker, author of WTA Backspin, a blog dedicated to the news and happenings of the women’s pro tour. Follow him on Twitter @TheBackspinner. As everyone gathers in New York for the final grand slam … Continued
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Top 10 Tennis Related Twitter Accounts to Follow
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 Backhand Debate: Two Handed or One Handed?
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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