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ROGER FEDERER A Special Tribute to the 15 Grand Slam World Record Holder
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PLAYER APPRAISAL A Seasonal Showcase GREAT ACTS 30 Roger Federer 32 V. & S. Williams 34 Andy Roddick 36 Elena Dementieva 37 Svetlana Kuznetsova 37 Robin Soderling SHORT FALLS 38 Rafael Nadal 40 Novak Djokovic 40 Andy Murray 41 Dinara Safina 42 Jelena Jankovic 43 James Blake 43 Mardy Fish 43 M. Larcher de Brito
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COMEBACKS 44 Maria Sharapova 46 Tommy Haas 46 Lleyton Hewitt
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STROKES & STRATEGY 56 Teach Me Return Serve 58 Teach Me Topspin 60 Code of Conduct
GEAR & STYLE 26 Racquet Technologies
HEALTH 65 Benefits of Walking 66 Nadal's Knee Tendonitis
CLUB+COURT 62 Powerfully Petite 8 Reasons I play 63
Match Conflict-Resolution
GAMESETMATCH 72 Last Laugh 74 Final Frame REGULARS 8 Staff + Contributors 10 Publisher’s Note ADVERTISING SECTIONS 67 Buyers Guide Directory Landov.com
FIRST SERVE 12 Rafa and Anti-Doping 13 Economic Impact 14, 20 Interesting Tidbits 15 Carla Suarez Navarro 16 Peace of Mind 18 US Open 2009 22 WTA Fall Schedule 24 ATP Fall Schedule
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4Charly Rasheed, director of tennis at Wild Dunes Resort, South Carolina, was recently appointed chair for the South Carolina junior player development. Rasheed has a passion for teaching and has introduced tennis to his sons Ian (5), and Isaac (3). Read Topspin Forehand, page 58, where Rasheed expresses the value of topspin in your arsenal.
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PUBLISHER / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Teresa Thompson CIRCULATION / SUBSCRIPTIONS Rana Mickelson, Jeanie Meyers ART DIRECTOR Antoni Pham DESIGN Martie Lopez
4Carole A. Poppleton is a professor of English at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. In her spare time she enjoys hiking with her dog, yoga and playing tennis. She hopes to see all of the Grand Slams played live, and eventually advance to a 4.5 ranking. Read how ancient Toltec wisdom may help your inner game of tennis, page 60.
4Scott Mitchell is the head tennis professional at Charlotte Country Club, North Carolina. He was named 2008 PTR clinician of the year, and in 2006 he and his wife Ashley reached No. 1 in the USA husband/wife mixed doubles. Turn to page 56 where Scott explains the importance of Return Serve.
4Kim Cashman has had a lifelong love affair with tennis. She played college tennis and then competed on the women’s satellite tour. She’s currently a head professional and tennis store owner in Clearwater, Florida. When she’s not running her business, you can find her on the courts. Turn to pages 26 and 63.
4Kimberly Campbell says she’s the “tall, zany girl in the corner trying to balance in high heels.” The Newnan, Georgia resident has published two nonfiction books and her work has appeared in two anthologies and several magazines. Turn to page 62 where you’ll learn of her wacky reasons for loving tennis.
SPECIAL PROJECTS Leigh Ann Baccich, Maribel Gross INTERN Raechel Kenealy EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Kimberly Campbell, Kim Cashman, Scott Mitchell, Carole A. Poppelton, MJ Thompson, Charly Rasheed ART / PHOTOGRAPHY Leslie Billman, Jon Burdick, Matt Dunn, Arron Spencer
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L-R: Liezel Huber, Serena Williams, Cara Black and Venus Williams, following the Wimbledon semis.
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Boundaries and Innovations Statement: The No. 1 ranked singles’ player and doubles’ team are expected to win tournaments.* *Disclaimer: This is true except when the No. 1 player or team faces Venus and/or Serena Williams, especially in a Grand Slam event.
Case in Point: Cara Black and Liezel Huber Cara Black and Liezel Huber are entirely committed to doubles and have reigned at the top for two years. Ironically, their biggest threat is not the No. 2 team, but the No. 10 team, Venus and Serena, who play doubles sporadically. Regardless of Black and Huber’s top ranking and experience, they were dealt a shocking blow by the Williams in the semis at Wimbledon. The No. 1 team was pummeled, 6-1, 6-2. Case in Point: Dinara Safina As the No. 1 singles’ player, Dinara Safina wins about 70-percent of her matches, and she anticipates winning her first Grand Slam when the time is right. Her championship chances would improve if she could avoid a Williams’ encounter. She has defeated Serena only once in seven tries, and only once in four attempts against Venus. As we recall, Safina most recently lost to Venus in the semis at Wimbledon, 6-1, 6-0. [Special Note] I wish to congratulate Roger Federer for his fabulous record breaking accomplishment of 15 Grand Slam titles. Readers please enjoy the photo collage presentation highlighting some of Rogers greatest career moments [p.48]. In addition, I extend good wishes to Roger and Mirka for the birth of their twin daughters Charlene Riva and Myla Rose, born July 23. Roger says it was the greatest day of their lives.
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The sisters appear to have a renewed desire to control the league, and even though they are two of the oldest women on tour (Venus, 29, and Serena, 28) they plan to play a lot longer. I hope so. Not because I enjoy watching lop-sided 50-minute matches, but in addition to witnessing amazing shots, I look forward to see how the loser responds to their next opposition. During this age of Venus and Serena supremacy, Dinara Safina, Cara Black, Liezel Huber, and other WTA players may not accomplish all of their career goals. I bet, however, that they will realize their potential and learn plenty about themselves. I believe that somewhere in the rankings is a player who finds that breaking the roadblocks set by the Williams is essential to accomplishing their dreams. During struggling times, necessity is the mother of invention. T
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FIRST SERVE | TIDBITS
Rafa’s View on Anti-Doping “I WANT MORE OF A NORMAL LIFE,” says Andy Murray. Roger Federer adds, “It’s not fun for anyone.” Fernando Gonzalez insists tennis players are clean and have nothing to fear. These sentiments are in response to the Anti-Doping Rule that requires players to inform drug-testers of their whereabouts for a period of one hour every day, weekends included. Rafael Nadal disagrees with the system and is upset that his friend, Richard Gasquet of France, was suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine earlier this year. Nadal says the Anti-Doping Rule is unfair and he wants the International Tennis Federation to make changes.
Rafael Nadal
>> speaks d Wants Privacy
I was in Madrid with my friends on my only free evening. Then my mother called and said the guys were at my house for this anti-doping control. I don't know if, from the legal point of view, this is correct. That is, for them to know where you are every single moment of your life. It's wrong. It's a high price to pay to play tennis.
d Supports Richard Gasquet
Richard Gasquet is a good friend of mine, and I discussed this with him. He's most certainly not taking cocaine. You know what the world is like today. When you go to a party, if you kiss a girl who has taken cocaine, anything can happen. That's the reality, and this can destroy your life or your career.
d Wants Freedom
I'll go back to Mallorca, and who will know where I’ll be or if I have access to the Internet to send e-mails to my family? Now, if they knock at my door in Mallorca and I’m not there, they're going to give me a warning. It’s not fair.
d Seeks A Compromise
The vast majority of players are against the Anti-Doping Rule. I don't have the impression that it's good to put so much pressure on us. They harass us. The ITF should do something about it, or come up with another solution for us to play tennis in a more tranquil way. I’m the first one who wants the sport totally clean; it’s just not nice that they’re at your room at 8 o’clock in the morning.
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TIDBITS
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Economic Impact
Caroline Wozniacki
Vera Zvonareva
No, the down economy hasn’t affected me in particular. I still can spend the way I want to spend, but you can see people around whose lives have changed. And I was looking to buy a home and I saw all the houses for sale, you know, bank owned homes – so many families and companies have problems right now. I’m sure it will turn around – sooner or later.
Being tennis players, we always spend a lot on traveling, coaching and stuff, and I think it’s tough for everyone, but the better you play, better living you will make. I’m sure everyone feels it, the sponsorships in general, any sport, and tennis is not an exception. Everyone feels a little bit of a slowdown, and we tennis players are human, too. We feel it as well.
Dominika Cibulkova
Marion Bartoli
I’ve always been aware of the economy. Even though money isn’t a problem, I see all around me the tough times people are having. I’ve never spent money on crazy things that I didn’t need. I’ve always been careful with my money and I try to have a normal life and not make it obvious how much money I have.
Patty Schnyder
It's affecting so many people; we (tennis players) should be happy we still have a job with the opportunity to earn good money.
I have definitely noticed it, I think everyone has. The US dollar is very low right now. Even for us, prize money at tournaments is much lower than what it used to be. I think everyone is affected in some way.
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FIRST SERVE | TIDBITS
Venus on Venus
ANA REORGANIZES
Leslie Billman
Ana Ivanovic, struggling to regain the form that earned her top status, was reduced to simplifying her goals. “My goal is to just try and enjoy the match. I wasn't really looking for any outcome or looking too much into the tournament. I just wanted to enjoy,” Ivanovic said when asked about her goals as the defending champion of Roland Garros. Ivanovic lost in the fourth round to Victoria Azarenka and said she was proud of her efforts. After the match, the Serbian slipped out of the top ten rankings and later fired her coach Craig Kardon.
IS ELENA DEMENTIEVA CLAIRVOYANT?
COURT COMMANDO: I'm a control freak. I love controlling. You know, I'm used to that. That's how I was taught to play.
“It looks like he's [Rafael Nadal] actually a little bit tired to me. Even though he has won easily in his first two rounds, it doesn't look like he's fresh enough. Maybe he was playing too much. I think it's going to be a tough challenge for him to win this time, actually,” said the Russian, who forecast Nadal’s Roland Garros fate correctly.
OFF-COURT QUIRK: I'm a little bit obsessive. But I think every tennis player – every athlete – is either obsessive or compulsive or something, because you can't get this good without some kind of a little idiosyncrasy. GREAT QUOTE: I live my life. I don't want to play a role in it.
Serena on Venus
HOW ARE YOU AND TIGER WOODS SIMILAR?
Why is Venus so slow to adopt things like Twitter and Facebook? She's really artsy and into smart things like learning languages and getting degrees. I'm into Twitter. We're quite different.
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Chris Smith
Have you played Venus in any other game or sport and who won? I'm terrible at ping pong. I hit too hard and the court's too small.
Roger Federer: Success, I guess. We've been at the top for a very long time. When you talk about golf, you talk about Tiger; when you talk about tennis, you talk about me. Our mindset and approach are similar. We're very driven. We try to not only just play well, but we try to dominate.
Before hitting tennis balls, Maria Sharapova always warms her shoulder up first by throwing a football.
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PROFILE
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navarro Quietly Breaking Obscurity CARLA SUAREZ NAVARRO is quiet, composed, petite and has a whaling one-handed backhand. She is often compared to Justin Henin. “Justine was one of my idols when I was a young player. It's really nice to be compared to her because she was a great No. 1,” says Suarez Navarro. It’s time to get to know Spain’s rising star.
You appear shy. How would your closest friends and family describe you? They would say that I’m a very calm person when I’m not on the courts. I’m quite introverted, but little by little I’m becoming more open.
Most children learn to hit a backhand with two hands. Did you? Even when I was very small, the first time I hit a backhand I did it with one hand. Since I had the strength to use it, my coach didn’t try to change it. I never thought of changing.
Under what circumstances is a onehanded backhand advantageous? When I’m either running for a ball or when I’m finding it hard to reach a ball, one hand is easier to make the shot. With higher balls two hands would be better than one.
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AT-A-GLANCE Born: Sept 3, 1988 Country: Spain Residence: Barcelona, Spain Height: 5’4” Weight: 137 Turned Pro: 2003 Current ranking: 33 Plays: Right; one-handed backhand WEAPON: Cross-court backhand
Describe the difficulty of playing a top 10 player. When I play with a top ranked player, the big thing that I notice is the rhythm of the ball – it has more power. And top players play the important points very well!
Your rankings have steadily climbed. Are you on target with your goals? My ranking has gone up quite rapidly but I’m not surprised, because I have worked hard for it. For now I would like to keep it going. I would like for tennis to continue to be my job for a long time. And I hope to enjoy playing as much in the future as I do now. T - Teresa Thompson
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FIRST SERVE | HAWK-EYE
Peace of Mind
BY M.J. THOMPSON
UNLIKE FOOTBALL, WHERE LONG delays follow instant replay, tennis utilizes Hawk-Eye technology that provides instant gratification and allows for continuous play. In its infancy, Hawk-Eye wasn’t embraced by every player, but after more than three years of calling shots “in” or “out,” the system is widely accepted and often preferred.
HAWK-EYE FACTOIDS • Official debut: March 23, 2006, Sony Ericsson Open, Miami. • Men challenge twice as often as the ladies. • Challenge success of women: 36% • Challenge success of men: 35% • Instant replay appeals that overrule original call: 30%
What the pros say... Serena Williams
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Svetlana Kuznetsova
57% 55% 39% 36% 35%
Challenge Success
I don't mind it. Sometimes it sucks when you know your ball is out and they challenge it. But other than that, I don't really use it too much unless I'm sure I’m right.
Challenge Success
Challenge Success
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It's not that I have eyes of the falcon or something, but I've been quite successful with Hawk-Eye. Some players like the system, some don't. But I'm on the side of the players who really like Hawk-Eye. I think it brings entertainment for fans, and it's interesting. On the other side, it gives players a chance to overrule the first call, which is good.
It's helped me and not helped me. That's why I still believe it's unnecessary. And it's only on center court. I don't even know if it's on grandstand. But all the other matches, poor guys, they don't have challenge systems. Ask them whether they think they could use the challenge system on Court 8.
Sometimes I ask for Hawk-Eye. I don't know why – maybe to relax a little bit. Sometimes I am wrong and make a mistake, and other times I think the machine is not exactly okay.
I’m disappointed when they don’t offer Hawk-Eye. Sometimes I go on the court and I’m like, damn, no Hawk-Eye line calling. But I think I have a very high percentage of making my own Hawk-Eye calls. So when I’m like 80% sure of a call I ask for it, maybe 70%. Some players use Hawk-Eye just for no reason.
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Andy Murray
25% Challenge Success
Players don't challenge thinking the ball is definitely in. A lot of times at the end of sets, match points, or in tie breaks guys will challenge balls that they normally wouldn't do. If you give a player one challenge a set and their life depended on it, I think they would be very good at the calls a lot of times. T
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FIRST SERVE | TIDBITS
USOpen2009 A Big Act to Follow
THE 2008 US OPEN was the biggest and most successful US Open in its 40year history. Revenue, attendance, website traffic, and concession sales hit all-time highs, fueling added excitement for this year's Slam as organizers prepare for a bigger extravaganza.
"The record-setting 2008 US Open was the ultimate convergence of sports, celebrity, business and entertainment," said Arlen Kantarian, CEO Pro Tennis, USTA. "We are extremely appreciative of our fans coming out in record numbers, particularly in the midst of a challenging economy." Showcasing the ATP and WTA's top players, the Grand Slam remains the highest-attended annual sporting event in the world - more than 720,000 fans packed the park. For the first time, Arthur Ashe Stadium celebrated a record 99 percent of capacity in 2008.
This year, American favorites Andy Roddick and Serena Williams are expected to give their competition trouble, as both are enjoying great momentum following fantastic performances at Wimbledon. As recalled, Roddick faced Roger Federer in the final and played a thrilling five-sets before narrowly losing. Serena beat her sister Venus in the final and then the duo played together and won the trophy in doubles. With a Roddick-Williams American star line-up, the 2009 US Open has a good chance to match last year's outstanding attendance records. Let the parties begin.
US OPEN FACTS
The United States has the most singles championsMen's Singles: 85 titles by 26 men. Women's Singles: 89 titles by 36 women Richard Sears, Bill Larned, and Bill Tilden are tied for the most men's singles titles with seven (7). Molla B. Mallory won the US Open 8 times, the most of any woman. The US Open is the only major to be played on three different surfaces: grass, clay, and hard. Jimmy Connors is the only player to have won the US Open on all three surfaces. Arthur Ashe Stadium is the biggest tennis stadium in the world. It seats 23,200 spectators. The only major to play outdoor matches at night under lights. The only major to have final-set tiebreakers - the others play the final set until one player wins by two games. It was the first major to implement the instant-replay review system, Hawk-Eye, in 2006. Martina Navratilova played in 21 consecutive US Opens, from 1973 to 1993. Her rival, Chris Evert, played in 19 consecutive US Opens, from 1971 to 1989. -Compiled by Raechel Kenealy
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–Caroline Wozniacki
“When you're No. 1 in the world, for some reason people don't like you anymore. It's amazing how society works. I think people always love the underdog, and the one that comes back from behind, or the one that's not expected to win. I'm probably that person.”
Birth
Feliciano Lopez turns 28
day Chris Smith
“Once you step on the court it doesn't matter who you're playing, you want to win. But once you step off the court you're friends again. the loser always wants a few hours to themselves. if you break your friendships with all the girls you lose to you won't have any friends left because you can't win every match. it's important to let go.”
CELEBRATIONS SEPTEMBER 1st, Gael Monfils, 1986 7th, Jamea Jackson, 1986 17th, Tomas Berdych, 1985 20th, Feliciano Lopez, 1981 27th, Serena Williams, 1980 OCTOBER 2nd, Marion Bartoli, 1984 7th, Robby Ginepri, 1982 7th, Sam Querrey, 1987 15th, Elena Dementieva, 1981 18th, Martina Navratilova, 1956 NOVEMBER 6th, Ana Ivanovic, 1987 22nd, Billie Jean King, 1943 25th, Guillermo Canas, 1977 27th, Rodek Stepanek, 1978
–Maria Sharapova
Rethink Pink? Q: Rafa, we know you love the pink shirt, but being superstitious, will you ever wear it again since you lost at Roland Garros sporting pink? A: I am not superstitious and I change the color of the shirts every few tournaments. That has nothing to do with the defeat. If it did, then I should have lost the first match, no?
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MISERY LOVES COMPANY French Open losses for Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal made the calendar year Grand Slam impossible for the two Australian Open winners. “Honestly, I'm glad I didn't go down alone, you know. We both went down together,” said Williams.
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AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships October 5-11 Tokyo, Japan Surface: Outdoor Hard Prize Money: $1,226,500 (500 pts) aigopen.jp 2008 Winner: Tomas Berdych
Int’l Tennis TournamentKremlin Cup October 19-25 Moscow, Russia Surface: Indoor Hard Prize Money: $1,080,500 (250 pts) kremlincup.ru 2008 Winner: Igor Kunitsyn
China Open October 5-11 Beijing, China Surface: Outdoor Hard Prize Money: $3,337,000 (500 pts) chinaopen.com 2008 Winner: Andy Roddick
Bank Austria Tennis Trophy Oct 26-Nov 2 Vienna, Austria Surface: Indoor Hard Prize Money: TBA (250 pts) bankaustria-tennistrophy.at 2008 Winner: Philipp Petzschner
Shanghai ATP World Tour-Masters 1000 October 11-18 Shanghai, China Surface: Outdoor Hard Prize Money: $5,250,000 (1000 pts) jussevent.com NEW EVENT
Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon Oct 26-Nov 2 Lyon, France Surface: Indoor Hard Prize Money: TBA (250 pts) gptennislyon.com 2008 Winner: Robin Soderling
IF Stockholm Open October 17-25 Stockholm, Sweden Surface: Indoor Hard Prize Money: TBA (250 pts) Ifstockholmopen.se 2008 Winner: David Nalbandian
St. Petersburg Open Oct 25-Nov 1 St. Petersburg, Russia Surface: Indoor Hard Prize Money: $750,000 (250 pts) spbopen.ru 2008 Winner: Andy Murray
Davidoff Swiss Indoors Basel November 2-9 Basel, Switzerland Surface: Indoor Hard Prize Money: TBA (500 pts) davidoffswissindoors.ch 2008 Winner: Roger Federer Valencia Open 500 November 2-9 Valencia, Spain Surface: Indoor Hard Prize Money: TBA (500 pts) valenciaopen500.com 2008 Winner: David Ferrer BNP Paribas Masters November 8-16 Paris, France Surface: Indoor Hard Prize Money: TBA (1000 pts) bnpparibasmasters.org 2008 Winner: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Barclays ATP World Tour Finals November 22-29 London, England Surface: Indoor Hard barclaysatpworldtourfinals.com 2008 Winner: Novak Djokovic
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Will Racquet Technologies Help Me? BY KIM CASHMAN
“IF IT AIN’T BROKE, DON’T FIX IT,” is often the mentality of too many tennis players when they consider buying a new racquet. If you’re closed-minded, you’re missing out on the technological advancements that may enhance your game. The main objective of tennis racquet companies is to research technologies and develop a better racquet. As a result, new frames are introduced on an ongoing basis with game-improving technologies and superior materials and construction. Will one of these new racquets be “the one” that will magically transform your game? Maybe. Before searching for a new racquet you must first evaluate your game and determine what areas need improvements – perhaps you want more topspin, more control, better touch, or more power? Now you’re ready to sift through racquets looking for ones that match your criteria. You’ll want to hit the court and play-test to help narrow your selection. This process can be fun and educational, but, at the same time, be time consuming and frustrating. Be patient and keep testing. If you try enough racquets eventually you will find your “soul mate” of tennis frames.
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Cotton socks are terrible for your feet. Even though cotton is a natural fabric, it absorbs moisture which then gets stuck in your shoes causing blisters. Most high performance socks are made from a microfiber fabric with moisture wicking characteristics. This allows the moisture to get pulled away from your foot and circulate to keep you dry and cool. If you’re still using cotton socks, give the new sock technology a try and you’ll be happy you did. T
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You can change the weight and/or balance of your tennis racquet by adding lead tape in certain places. Most certified racquet technicians aare trained in racquet customization, but if you want to give it a try, here is a guideline. To increase head weight, add the lead tape directly at the 12 o’clock position. To increase the torsional stability of the racquet, add the lead tape to the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock position. This will reduce the “twisting” motion on off-center hits. To make the racquet more head light, add the lead tape inside the butt cap or under the grip.
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Want more power and depth with your stroke? Try a larger-headed frame with lighter weights and bigger beams. Do you already generate your own power and you’re looking for more control? Go for a smaller-headed frame with thinner beams.
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>> player BY TERESA THOMPSON
Grand Slam heaven. That’s how tennis fans describe summer 2009. There were veteran revivals, mental meltdowns and extraordinary feats. And no one will soon forget the injuries, the grunting and unexpected defeats. It was a season Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe called as one of the best, which included two women named Williams, a Swiss, and Andy from the mid-west. Inside these pages you’ll relive some of the best moments and look forward to the final Slam of the year at the US Open.
CONTENTS Great Acts 30-37 Roger Federer Venus & Serena Williams Andy Roddick Elena Dementieva Svetlana Kuznetsova Robin Soderling Short Falls 38-43 Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Andy Murray Dinara Safina Jelena Jankovic James Blake Mardy Fish Michelle Larcher de Brito Comebacks 44-46 Maria Sharapova Tommy Haas Lleyton Hewitt
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Roger Federer is on top of the world. Back-to-back wins at Roland Garros and Wimbledon gave the Swiss 15 Grand Slam singles titles, bumping him beyond Pete
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Sampras’ record, an achievement that Sampras expected to stand for decades.
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No Finish Line “I know how much the record meant to him and he knows how much the record means to me,” Federer said. “In a way, I still feel like we share it, just because he was such a wonderful champion.” Following Wimbledon the new rankings showed Roger had resumed the No. 1 spot. The consummate perfectionist had spent 10 agonizing months at No. 2 – the majority of ATP No. 1 record holders recover the top spot within one month of losing it. When Federer reclaimed No. 1 he did it without facing his arch rival, Nadal. That scenario stirred debate regarding the validity of his success. “Roger needs to buy [Robin] Soderling some champagne for getting Nadal out of the way,” said John McEnroe, after Soderling’s surprise win at Roland Garros. However, sports psychologist Adam Naylor said Federer earned the titles fair and square: “Critics that suggest Federer had an easy path to the finals fail to appreciate the level of performance of an elite athlete.” Federer’s ultimate French Open goal was to face Nadal in the finals. “That’s just the way it goes. It’s not the mistake of the one who wins at the end. You never know how [Nadal] would have played – he had the injury. Tennis moves very quickly, you know.” “I'm happy at least that I became No. 1 in the world by winning the tournament, not just by him [Nadal] not playing at all, or by me playing decent or someone else playing decent and getting to No. 1. That's not the way it's supposed to be. You’re supposed to win big matches and big tournaments to get back No. 1,” said Federer. Nadal is a close second in the rankings. If his tendonitis of the knees improves and he returns to schedule, he will wrestle Roger for position. Remember, Nadal’s record against Federer is good. He beats him two-thirds of the time. Incidentally, when they have met on hard courts their record is even. That may soon change if they meet in Flushing Meadows. The Swiss will bring calm confidence through the hard court season and continue to build on his staggering successes.
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Is there anything that the William sisters can’t achieve? Not only do they dominate the WTA Tour, but they also dabble in fashion, writing, modeling and theatre. And in between the commotion, they spend quality time with their pet dogs and regularly send Tweets to their fans. Venus and Serena took a two-week break from their extracurric-
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Double Trouble Little sisters have a knack for stealing the spotlight from their siblings, as fans witnessed during the Wimbledon final with the Williams’ sisters. Venus attempted to win her sixth Wimbledon title, but little sister Serena snatched the crown with a 7-6(3), 6-2 defeat. The win brought Serena’s Grand Slam singles titles tally to 11 – Venus holds seven. Serena said that her game plan was to move Venus (who played with a heavily strapped knee) side-to-side. Venus assured her fans and the media that her injury didn’t affect the outcome. Following their singles match, the sisters met Australian’s Rennae Stubbs and Samantha Stosur in the doubles’ final. Throughout the tournament, the Williams’ echoed a theme: stay focused. “We were really serious and never wanted to underestimate anyone, no matter if we were far ahead or not. We really wanted to win the title,” said Serena. The American’s prevailed, 7-6(4), 6-4. “One out of two’s not bad,” said Venus. Hard court season may play havoc on Venus’ aching knee, but one would imagine that Serena will pick up the slack at the US Open. Serena says she brings her best game to the Slams and always enters a tournament expecting to win. And who are we to doubt her?
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It appears that last year’s off-season was more like military boot camp for Andy Roddick than a holiday break. He rang in the New Year with a fresh crew cut, chiseled physique and poised to destroy. Despite the obvious changes to his physical appearance, there was something curiously different with Andy. It was understood later at Wimbledon
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Tennis Soldier Throughout Wimbledon Roddick remained emotionally steady and physically sound. His energy was channeled into a simple task: Fight one battle at a time. “I’m just trying to stay the course, to go about my business,” said Roddick. One-by-one Roddick’s rivals fell – Jeremy Chardy, Igor Kunitsyn, Jurgen Melzer, Tomas Berdych, Lleyton Hewitt, and Andy Murray. “That’s the most complete, intelligent match I’ve ever seen Andy Roddick play,” said television commentator Mary Carillo following his semifinal’s encounter with Murray. England was stunned. Murray’s loss ended their dream of a British Wimbledon champion. But then, as Roddick fell to one knee on Centre Court and fought back tears, their applause grew louder and louder. At that moment, the crowd experienced closure with Murray and adopted the Andy from America. Roddick then turned his focus to his toughest Tour opponent: Roger Federer. “You don't go back to a Wimbledon final by accident,” said Roddick. “It certainly is a process. And it's probably been a longer process than I would have liked.” His renewed commitment to tennis had led him to hire a different coach, train harder and improve his fitness. Still, after 4 hours and 16 minutes and the longest fifth set in major final history, Federer edged Roddick, 5-7, 7-6(6), 7-6(5), 3-6, 16-14. Fan’s cheered for Federer’s record 15 Grand Slam title win and supported Roddick for making the accomplishment difficult. “I’ve had a lot of short comings throughout my career, trying hard is not one of them,” said Roddick. He has upset Federer twice in his career – both victories were on a hard court surface. Expect Roddick in combat zone come September in New York.
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Laborious Tennis Elena Dementieva accomplished what few WTA players have – she forced Serena Williams to work hard for her money. "It was really, really tough," Williams said after the 2 hour and 49 minute Wimbledon match. Dementieva said she played her best grass court match against Serena, but the American prevailed, 7-6, 5-7, 6-8. “She was serving very well today. I wasn't sure if it was Serena or Andy Roddick on the other side, 125 all the time. I really enjoy this kind of match when you have to push yourself very hard and try to play an extra ball, an extra point. To play against the best players in the world makes it interesting for me,” said Dementieva. Landov.com
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Kuznetsova Growing Trophy Collection A Roland Garros title ended Svetlana Kuznetsova’s fiveyear Grand Slam drought. The 24-year-old beat fellow Russian, Dinara Safina, in 75-minutes, 6-4, 6-2. Her last singles’ title at a Major was in 2004. “This is big. It didn't happen just by luck. To have two Grand Slam trophies – that’s big,” said Kuznetsova. The victory was extra special, she said, because her idol and confidante, Roger Federer, won in Paris, too. “I was very happy for Svetlana that she was able to win. Russian tennis has been incredibly strong over the last few years. I always said I liked her game,” said Federer. Kuznetsova said she couldn’t ask for anything more from the sport of tennis.
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Soderling An Unforgettable Match Robin Soderling beat Rafael Nadal. In France. On Clay. “I know how he can play, how dangerous he can be. I didn't play my best tennis. When one player is bad, they must lose,” said Nadal. The loss ended Nadal’s French Open winning streak of 31 matches, a record spanning four years. It was the underdog’s greatest moment in tennis. “I made what was supposed to be impossible, to beat Nadal on clay in the best of five sets, so I will remember that for a long time,” said the Swede after his 6-2, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 victory. He advanced to the final where he met Roger Federer. The Swiss won, 6-1, 7-6, 6-4. Afterwards, Soderling said he looked forward to a rematch and joked, “No one beats me 11 times in a row.” However, when they met in the fourth round at Wimbledon, Federer prevailed again. Soderling was asked what sport, if any, other than tennis, he could dominate Federer. “I think I could beat him in a marathon – easy. I think I'm stronger than him,” he said smiling.
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The former World No. 1 is neither gone nor forgotten, but merely taking a necessary break from competition says orthopaedic surgeon Timothy Hosea. “The tendonitis finally progressed to the point where he couldn’t take it anymore…Nadal needs to let time and the healing process take their course.” Nadal resumed training in late July with hopes of partaking in the hard court season. Beware fellow ATP, the twitchy Spaniard is rejuvenated
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Summer Limp The King of Clay was expected to win his fifth straight Roland Garros title until the unimaginable happened. He lost. Robin Soderling beat Rafael Nadal in the fourth round, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6. In search of an explanation for the profound upset, Nadal was drilled: “Was it the wind? Are you sick? Did you adequately prepare?” An agitated Nadal replied: “Stop it. Stop it. Had I played my best level against Soderling, maybe the results would have been different. But he played a very good level of tennis and I didn't play well, so the results are what they are.” Meanwhile, Soderling of Sweden, celebrated the biggest moment of his career. “I didn't want him to make me run. I tried to be the one to make him run.” As it turned out, forcing Nadal to scamper may have been Soderling's smartest scheme. After the tournament, Nadal announced that he had been diagnosed with tendonitis of the knees. The painful and debilitating condition played a role in his French Open defeat, and then forced the Spaniard to cancel Wimbledon. Due to circumstances arguably out of his control, Rafa makes the Short Falls list.
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Murray Mesmerized England Awakens Most players would be thrilled to have Andy Murray’s Grand Slam summer results. He reached the quarterfinals of Roland Garros and the semifinals of Wimbledon. But England expected more from their son– a lot more. Therefore, the Brit made the Short Falls list for not realizing his perceived potential. To no great surprise, Murray lost in the quarterfinal’s of Roland Garros to Chilean and clay court specialist Fernando Gonzalez. He then turned his attention to the traditional surface of tennis, grass. As he advanced through the rounds of Wimbledon, the media’s message grew louder and stronger: Andy Murray could be the first Brit to win the tournament since Fred Perry 70 years ago. The spellbound crowd clung to their dream until Andy lost to the other Andy – Roddick – in the semifinals. Murray said that he’ll make improvements to his net game and compete for the trophy in 2010. “Hopefully I'll have the same support again next year.” After the remarkable Roddick-Federer final, there are no guarantees.
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Bland at the Slams Mediocre best describes Novak Djokovic’s recent Grand Slam results. The 2008 Australian Open champion fell in the third round at Roland Garros to Philipp Kohlschreiber, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Then he met Tommy Haas in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon where the German upset the Serb, 7-5, 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-3. “I can't really explain why. Physically I felt good. It's just a bad day at the office,” responded a nonchalant Djokovic. He added that he didn’t cope well to the additional pressure of being a top 3 player and that he had lost focus. His Grand Slam performances, consequently, resulted in a rankings slip to No. 4. The spotlight turned to the new No. 3, Andy Murray. “Right now I feel quite okay that people are not talking about me too often, which gives me a freedom to perform the best tennis I can on the court,” he said. Djokovic is an all-surface aggressive baseline player who performed well at last year’s US Open. He advanced to the semifinals, where he ultimately lost to Roger Federer. When Djokovic gets tired of complacency he will enjoy greater success on the court and an increase in fan popularity.
Grand Slam Melt Down By most accounts, Dinara Safina has had a fantastic season (and year), as her top ranking reflects. Celebrating her ranking success, however, has proven nearly impossible as the media spotlights her Grand Slam title void. “It's not like you focus only on the Grand Slams. I won Rome. I won Madrid. I have been in the final of the French Open. I have been in the final of Australia. Yes, I haven't won it, but this is not the end of the world. But I still play consistent,” justified Safina. In Australia Serena Williams beat Safina in 53 minutes, 6-0, 6-3. Then in Paris, Safina faced fellow Russian, Svetlana Kuznetsova. Safina was pushed to an emotional meltdown and a two set demise. “I put too much pressure on myself because I really wanted to win. I just didn't handle it. I was a little bit desperate on the court and didn't do the things that I had to do. I didn't stay tough mentally,” said Safina. Grass, Safina admits, is her least favorite surface. When Safina advanced to the semifinals at Wimbledon to play tournament favorite Venus Williams, few expected Safina to prevail. It took Williams 51 minutes to secure the win, 6-1, 6-0. “I think she’s just too good on grass. She puts you under pressure from the first point,” said Safina. As Billie Jean King wrote, “Pressure is a Privilege,” and until Safina learns to embrace pressure or, at the very least, accept it, a Grand Slam trophy may elude her.
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The warm temperatures were thought to have been to blame. “I was feeling quite weak... I didn't have the power in the shots. It was very difficult for me to play in these circumstances,” she said. Then an unusually timid Jelena elaborated on the “circumstances.” “It's some woman problems, as well,” she said softly. “It's not easy being a woman sometimes. All these things happen. What can I do?” Jelena is not alone. Research concludes that cyclic hormone changes are individual and are not necessarily predictable. “I never had a problem like that in the past. It was my first-time experience,” she concluded. During a time when medical timeouts are frowned upon, some spectators questioned the validity of her gender-related condition. Debatably, a player’s personal details may be best kept out of the press room and left in the locker room.
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Weighty Issues Thus far, Jelena Jankovic has had a season and year riddled with lackluster results. The Serb lost in the fourth round of Roland Garros to Sorana Cirstea, 3–6, 6–0, 9–7, followed by a third round loss at Wimbledon to qualifier Melanie Oudin, 7-6, 5-7, 2-6. On several occasions throughout the year, the former World No. 1 said that her heavier frame, a result of overtraining, was negatively affecting her game. However, a new excuse surfaced after her match with Oudin that raised eyebrows. After narrowly winning the first set against Oudin, an animated Jankovic turned to the skies, sighed and said, “Thank you.” Seconds later, the Serbian had collapsed and was surrounded by a team of doctors. “I felt really dizzy, and I thought that I was going to end up in the hospital. I started to shake. I was losing my consciousness,” said Jankovic. “It was really a strange feeling. I was scared and I started to cry.”
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Larcher de Brito Oral Abuse Yelling is for cheerleaders, not tennis players. After raising a racket at Roland Garros, Michelle Larcher de Brito was warned to tone down her grunting. Players, spectators and the media agreed her grunt (more like a long shrill) was obnoxious and a hindrance. Martina Navratilova called it cheating. When the teen showed oral restraint at Wimbledon, it raised new questions for the Portuguese. Were you purposely more quiet at Wimbledon today after the complaints in Paris? I tried to be quiet for you guys today (smiling). But, no, today I played really well. I started off good, and I didn't think it was necessary to really go any louder than I was today. Do you grunt louder when you play under pressure? No. It just depends. Like if my body feels like it needs to grunt more, it grunts. If not, it stays quiet. Have you been upset by the criticism of your noise? Just winning my match today (June 22), shows you that it didn't really affect me. How much control do you have over grunting? It's just something I've done at a very young age. It's just how the match goes. I just grunt. I have nothing else to say about it.
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Blake & Fish Grand Slam Struggles American No. 2 James Blake and No. 3 Mardy Fish are in Grand Slam funks. Blake lost in the first rounds of the French Open and Wimbledon, yet he insists he can compete against the best. “I know I still have the ability. It's frustrating because it's happening at big tournaments where I'm not having my good performances…The guys are getting better.” Blake dropped out of the top ten in January. “There are 127 people that are going to go home from this tournament a loser. Every week that's tough to deal with. There are a million perks to our job, but there are a few downsides. Losing is definitely one of them.” Meanwhile, Mardy Fish flopped on the French clay, losing in the second round. In Wimbledon he complained of slow grass. “Am I supposed to serve and volley… or am I supposed to stay back? What are you supposed to do on the grass nowadays?” he asked following his third round defeat to Novak Djokovic. In years past, Fish’s serve and volley style would have worked well at Wimbledon. Not now. “You can't get away with a medium approach shot anymore. You can't get away with a mediocre first volley anymore. Guys are too good. Guys move too well. Guys hit the ball from the baseline too well. You can slide around, slide to an open stance forehand, slide to a drop volley. I'm not sure how they do that – it’s just athleticism,” said Fish. Fish and Blake are hard-court specialists. Americans wait for their electric performances in New York.
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Last fall, former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova underwent a shoulder operation and faded from the Tour headlines. After a 9-month absence and a 126 ranking, Sharapova resurfaced.
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The Russian said she had unfinished business .
Achievements Beyond Dreams. Maria Sharapova returned to practice three months after surgery, the longest period of time she had gone without playing tennis. She says the absence of tennis felt “bizarre” and gave her a feeling of both stress and calm. “I had to realize that this was going to be a long road. As an athlete, you try to anticipate your comeback and figure out when you're going to be back. I had disappointment after disappointment.” She had withdrawn from several tournaments early in the year, but come May she says she was in the best shape of her life when she met Nadia Petrova of Russia and Na Li of China at Roland Garros. Both ladies pushed Sharapova to three sets. “A couple of years ago, if I had played two three-setters in a row I’d be dead. I actually feel pretty good,” she said, following her victories. Petrova and Li were impressed by Sharapova’s tenacity. “She’s strong mentally. No matter the score, she was fighting. I’d say she's the top player in the world,” said Li. “She showed that she's a real champion and once again how she will fight till the end. You can feel her confidence and power behind the shots,” said Petrova. Sharapova eventually fell to the 5’3” Dominika Cibulkova. “I am still a big competitor. The losses are very tough to take no matter what brave face you put on. But after going through this long process with the shoulder, I don't think I'll take the losses as emotionally bad.” Her next test was Wimbledon. But this year, like in 2008, she was eliminated in the second round. “I'm a competitor. I'm an athlete. I'm here to get the job done, and my job isn't done. When the tournament is over, there's always the next one.” As Sharapova competes through the summer, she says she is committed to healing her shoulder and has adopted an abbreviated service motion to reduce strain and lengthen her career. “Reflecting back on everything that I've been through in the last year, I think I can sit here and say I'm pretty proud of what I've achieved. I just gotta keep working, keep my head up, and keep getting better.”
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Haas A Veteran Revival Injuries to the shoulder, elbow and abdominal muscles had sidelined Tommy Haas sporadically for seven years. Now, at 31, he’s healthy and experiencing some of his best tournament results. In addition, his ranking has jumped more than 50 spots this year. At the French Open, Haas advanced to the fourth round where the eventual champion Roger Federer beat him in five sets. Haas followed his clay performance with a championship title on grass at the Gerry Weber Open in Germany, defeating Novak Djokovic. With a new sense of confidence, the former World No. 2 entered Wimbledon with fantastic momentum. Haas reached the semifinals and faced Federer – again. The two exchanged one-handed backhands, yet Haas lost in straight sets. “There aren't really any weaknesses,” Haas said of Federer, and called him the greatest tennis player of all time. If Haas continues to play at this improved level, there’s a chance he’ll face Federer at the US Open.
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Hewitt Last fall, the former No. 1 Aussie, Lleyton Hewitt, was side-lined following hip surgery. He was nervous about his future. “I wasn't a hundred percent sure whether the hip would hold up and I wondered if other muscles around the hip would start shutting down,” he said. But Hewitt rebounded and found his groove on grass, advancing to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. “I've always been fit enough and hungry enough to keep fighting and had that never say die attitude... Obviously winning tight matches against quality opponents gives you a lot more confidence,” said the veteran who holds 27 career titles, including the 2002 Wimbledon title. Best known as a defensive baseliner with an excellent forehand top-spin lob, the 28-year-old’s will to compete hasn’t faltered and the English crowd supported his efforts. “I draw a lot of emotion and energy from those guys out there…especially in today's match when you've got to dig deep and try to find a way out of it. You know they're going to be there for the long haul.” Hewitt eventually fell to Andy Roddick in five sets. Up next: the US Open where he was champion in 2001. PA End
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ELEVEN YEARS ON TOUR AND MORE THAN 800 MATCHES LATER, Roger Federer holds the world record for the most Grand Slam titles. "It's not one of those goals you set as a young boy. It feels amazing. I don't play tennis to break records, but this is a great one to have," said Federer, after the Wimbledon 2009 victory that gave him 15 titles. Federer’s Grand Slam success began in 2003 when he was twenty-one. Highlighted inside are some of Roger’s most spectacular moments that span throughout his illustrious career.
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ROGER FEDERER STARTED PLAYING TENNIS when he was six years old. Soon thereafter, he watched a Wimbledon final between Boris Becker and Stephan Edberg and grew inspired. “Sitting at home in the living room, watching them play, thinking hopefully one day I can be like them. Idols and inspirations are good. They push you forward.” Federer’s childhood dream of winning Wimbledon was realized in 2003, commencing his Grand Slam dominance.
Mark Philippoussis, 7-6(5), 6-2, 7-6(3).
Marat Safin, 7-6(3), 6-4, 6-2.
Andy Roddick, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-4.
Lleyton Hewitt, 6-0, 7-6(3), 6-0.
Andy Roddick, 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-4.
Andre Agassi, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-1.
Wimbledon Ball 2003, Wimbledon 2005.
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Clockwise: Wimbledon 2004, 2005, 2004.
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Clockwise: Australian Open 2007, Wimbledon 2006, US Open 2008.
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BEFORE 2009, ROGER FEDERER FACED RAFAEL NADAL IN THE FINAL of Roland Garros for three consecutive years and was denied a title. Then, in one of the greatest upsets in recent tennis history, Nadal lost early to Robin Soderling and it profoundly affected the outcome. “I knew that one day Rafa wouldn’t be in the finals, and that I would be there and win. I always knew that and I believed in it. And that's exactly what happened,” said Federer. Federer met Robin Soderling in the final and prevailed. That victory tied Pete Sampras’ Grand Slam record with 14 titles. In addition, the Swiss became the sixth man in history to complete a career Grand Slam.
Marcos Baghdatis, 5-7, 7-5, 6-0, 6-2.
Rafael Nadal, 6-0, 7-6(5), 6-7(2), 6-3.
Andy Roddick, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.
Fernando Gonzalez, 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4.
Rafael Nadal, 7-6(7), 4-6, 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-2.
Novak Djokovic, 7-6(4), 7-6(2), 6-4.
Andy Murray, 6-2, 7-5, 6-2.
Robin Soderling, 6-1, 7-6(1), 6-4.
Andy Roddick, 5-7, 7-6(6), 7-6(5), 3-6, 16-14.
Roland Garros 2009.
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PETE SAMPRAS, BJORN BORG, AND ROD LAVER sat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon and witnessed Federer’s historic 15 Grand Slam feat. “You've got to be in the game and enjoy the sport to be able to do something like this. You're not going to make 12 or 13 events if you don't respect the game and enjoy it,” said Laver. As Roger’s trophy collection has expanded, many people have claimed that he is the greatest player of all time. “I don't know if we'll ever know who was the greatest of all time, but I'm definitely happy to be right up there. It means I'm doing something right,” said Federer. Following Wimbledon’s victory, he regained the No. 1 ranking. Federer said his plans include tennis for several years and he wears a T-shirt advertising that message. It reads: There is no finish line. Far from done. T
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STROKES & STRATEGY | TEACH ME
Svetlana Kuznetsova
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Return Serve ANDRE AGASSI, RAFAEL NADAL, ANDY MURRAY, MARIA SHARAPOVA AND JELENA JANKOVIC have great footwork, hands and timing, and have the ability to see the ball extremely well. Consequently, their return of serve is extremely good, too. At the recreational level, players generally ignore this stroke in practice and focus exclusively on the serve. If this sounds like you, it’s time to give one of the most critical strokes the attention it deserves. Here’s how and why.
> Plan of Attack Great returners have a plan of attack before the serve is hit and they execute it without fail. Their options may include: hitting to their opponent’s weak side, keeping them out of their comfort zone; hitting deep down the middle to prevent their opponents from having angles, or simply putting the ball back into play without making an unforced error.
> Where to Stand When returning the first serve, stand behind the baseline with your right foot even with the singles sideline in the deuce court and your left foot even with the singles sideline in the ad court. When playing against a lefty or with players who use a lot of spin or pace, adjust your position accordingly and change your stance throughout the match as you recognize your opponent’s patterns. Return more aggressively against a second serve. Move forward into the court a few feet and positioning yourself to hit with your strong side. To avoid being predictable, continue to adjust your position throughout the match. An effective time to change your position is during your opponent’s service motion.
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Two-Beat Rhythm The best returners have short, compact strokes. The error most recreational players make is using a groundstroke motion for a return of serve. When hitting a return, apply a two-beat rhythm: (1) Turn the upper body with both arms together for a short backswing, torquing the upper body at the waist; and (2) strike the ball with a quick, explosive rotation. The return in the modern game is often hit open-stance, which requires a quicker rotation of the upper body.
BY SCOTT MITCHELL
> Footwork As your opponent tosses the ball to serve, take a step forward and perform a split step landing on the balls of your feet. Move towards the ball and prepare to strike. Depending on the serve, you may decide to step with a square-stance or closed-stance, but in other instances you may use the open-stance or even be leaning backwards. They are all acceptable as your adapt your footwork to respond to a variety of serves.
> Singles: Effective Placement Returning serve in singles should be aggressive, yet controlled, while keeping the ball in play. Effective options include hitting the ball deep in the middle of the court to neutralize the server’s angles; attacking with a cross court return that’s either deep or a short angle; hitting down the line where, if you’re in the deuce court, you’re attacking a player’s (generally) weak backhand side; or driving to the feet of a serve-volley player.
> Doubles: Effective Placement Returning serve in doubles has the added pressure of the net player looking to attack, making shot placement crucial. One of the best options is hitting a deep ball cross court. Effective options include hitting short or deep cross court balls towards the alley, driving the return down the middle of the court, lobbing over the net players head, a drop shot against a baseliner, or a chip shot against a serve-volley player.
> Practice Time Spend extra time this fall adding this important shot to your practices. If you have a decent return already, work on different types of returns because you never know what you might need in a match. T
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T pspin Forehand BY CHARLY RASHEED
HAVE YOU EVER RIPPED A FOREHAND that resulted in a cloud of yellow fuzz? It’s one of the greatest experiences in tennis and there’s only one way to get it – topspin. Topspin has become a way of life for the tennis player and a necessity at all levels. All touring pros and most high level players use topspin, and with modern equipment and proper hitting technique, there’s no reason why the recreational athlete can’t reap the benefits of utilizing this weapon, too.
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topspin a. Angle of the racquet face is parallel to the ground as the wrist is cocked and ready for release. b. Legs are loaded on the right foot with hip ready to fire in a slightly semi-open stance.
Control After full physical release, a flat ball hitter would likely see their ball soar into the sidelines. Hitting with topspin, however, would control the flight of the ball and keep it in play. In fact, the faster you swing the more control and consistency you should have.
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c. The racquet head will drop below the ball prior to contact even though in this frame the racquet head is above the ball.
Topspin: A Dynamic Bounce Adequate topspin creates a dynamic bounce. Based on the ball flight trajectory, the tennis ball will accelerate upon bouncing with both a vertical and linear component. Players often describe receiving a well executed topspin shot in terms of weight saying, the opponent hits a heavy ball. Due to the dynamic bounce, it’s more difficult for an opponent to time and return a well executed topspin shot.
a. Racquet face is almost perpendicular to the ground as subject is about to make contact. b. Hips have fired in a right to left motion propelling wrist snap through contact.
Flatball: A Static Bounce
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A flat ball has little rotation and creates a static bounce, one that doesn’t have the same vertical or linear characteristics that a topspin ball carries. A flat ball generally moves quicker through the air, however, the bounce is predictable and often stays in an opponent’s strike zone.
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a. Angle of the racquet face is at a 45 degree angle relative to the ground.
Shot Placement The versatility of shot placement is endless when you use topspin. Virtually every stroke can be realized, including the topspin drive, the topspin rally ball, the topspin lob, the topspin angle, and the topspin swinging volley. You’ll enjoy varying degrees of topspin relative to the pace of your racquet head acceleration.
b. Hips have finished firing and the swing plane lead by the wrist action in a windshield wiper motion is almost at full extension.
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a. The wrist has completed almost full range of motion as the racquet face is a 45 degree angle relative to the ground. Arron Spencer photography (4)
A fundamental misconception of how to hit topspin is that the racquet must travel over the ball. Actually, the racquet face at impact is square or perpendicular to the ground. The racquet should travel in a windshield wiper motion across your body with the wrist being the catalyst of racquet head speed. Contact is somewhere in between the beginning of the wrist snap and the end of the wrist snap depending on the height in which contact is addressed. The racquet face may break to a closed position, but typically it happens well after contact. Physics note: Energy from the ground is transferred through contact, which gives the ball various degrees of velocity (speed and direction), revolutions per minute (rotational speed), trajectory (ball path), and miles per hour. T
c. Weight is predominately transferred at this point.
b. Notice as full extension is almost complete, right shoulder will bypass the chin.
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c. The hips have completed firing and will now be instrumental in the recovery process.
Note: Notice where the racquet started in relation to the finish. The angle of the racquet face was never closed at contact point - only before and after as the wrist experienced the full range of motion.
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STROKES & STRATEGY | BETWEEN THE EARS
Code of Conduct
Bringing ancient Toltec wisdom to the court.
MOST TENNIS PLAYERS KNOW THAT THE GAME OF TENNIS IS COMPLEX and demands a great deal of skill and stamina. After a certain amount of lessons and practice, tennis is not only about how well a player moves their feet or completes a stroke, but a game played largely “between the ears.” In other words, a mental game. Regardless of level, most players have talked with friends and pros about prematch nerves, an inability to stay focused or a lack of court confidence. Our heads are as integral to our tennis arsenal as our hearts and bodies. Yet sometimes the mind, with all the chatter and negative thoughts that can creep into it, can work against a player’s success.
BY CAROLE A. POPPLETON
How do we begin to calm that inner critic, relax our mental anxiety, and truly focus on the fun and joy of playing? In an attempt to improve my game, I have read books, meditated before competition, and confided in friends who possess confidence on the court. While these techniques helped, I found that I experienced the greatest impact when I’ve employed the philosophies of Don Miguel Ruiz. A Toltec Indian, Ruiz advocates working The Four Agreements to live healthier and happier through a code of conduct. Ruiz’s methods are applicable to those of us struggling with the inner game of tennis.
is a philosophy, a way to experience the world. By utilizing these basic tenets, players may have more success and find more joy in their game. We cannot control other people, but we can control our own actions and how we react to each situation. Working The Four Agreements can pave the path to authenticity and a more peaceful, confident life on and off the court.
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Be Impeccable with Your Word Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using your voice to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Tennis Application: Think before you speak and to honor your word. If you commit to a team or a match, be there on time and ready to play. Speak positively to yourself during the game; never belittle your play or ridicule yourself for a mistake. Be supportive of yourself, your partner and – if you wish – compliment your opponent on a good shot. Avoid saying anything negative out of frustration or anger. Make fair line calls and be gracious at the end of the match, win or lose. Lastly, instead of asking friends or teammates “Did you win?” ask them, “How did you play?”
Take Nothing Personally Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering. Tennis Application: No matter what happens, whether someone says or does something that offends you, don’t take it personally. If your opponent makes bad line calls, “hooks” you or is generally unpleasant, recognize that this is their reality and it does not have to be yours. If you played well and received compliments after a match, enjoy it. However, if you performed poorly and hear only criticism, acknowledge that what others say is their opinion and does not define you.
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Make No Assumptions Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings. Tennis Application: Making assumptions can lead to misunderstandings and confusion. Make sure you get clear information about match times and locations. Try not to make assumptions about your opponent based on their outward appearance or physical shape, the kind of gear they carry or their personality. Be sure to communicate clearly with captains about your expectations for the season/league and talk openly and honestly with your partner in doubles. Finally, make no assumptions about how you will play in any given match. Just because someone is ranked higher or lower than you does not predict the outcome of the game.
Always Do Your Best Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. In all circumstances, simply do your best to avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret. Tennis Application: This is the “golden key” to living a happier life. Most of us want to succeed, to be the best at whatever we do. We want to step on the court and play flawless, winning tennis every time; however, this is virtually impossible. Instead of focusing on outcomes, winning or losing, focus on process. How we perform in any given practice or match will depend on a host of variables and some days will be better than others. Accept these fluctuations as part of life and part of the game. The real goal is to give your best to every experience and to understand that your best will vary. Be forgiving of yourself: treat yourself with the same kind of support, care, and compassion you would give a best friend or partner. If we strive to give our best to the game, we always win because we can step off the court with a feeling of personal satisfaction regardless of the final results.
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My friends wouldn’t recognize me without a cap: Why do we look so different in street clothes?
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My trophy collection isn’t quite large enough: Aren’t we always one trophy short?
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Explaining my unusual tan line is amusing: “Wow, your feet are so incredibly white compared to your legs!”
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POWERFULLY PETITE Diane Fishburne, 51, is ranked No. 1 in the US and the world in the women’s 50 singles division. At 5’2” most of her opponents are usually several inches taller. “I don't think that intimidation is ever a part of my game plan.” Never mind the fear factor, the South Carolinian relies on court sense and speed. “A short player has better foot work that was developed without us even knowing it – speed is a given in a successful short player.” Nimble by nature, Fishburne finds that her quickness can put her opponents on edge. “They’ll try to beat my speed by rushing their shots. A lot of times it ends in their unforced error.” Her biggest challenge would be returning high balls. “That’s when I take the ball on the rise and out of the air.” Fishburne’s stature hasn’t limited her success, rather she believes that her size works to her advantage. “My secret is my low center of gravity, good footwork, short steps, good recovery and great hustle.” Fishburne is a South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame inductee and was named 2008 PTR Female Player of the year.
8 REASONS I PLAY TENNIS By Kimberly Campbell
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I’m almost old enough to be a ringer on a senior league: I hear that wearing a body brace of any kind is a guaranteed win.
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I’m crazy enough to believe that my weekly lessons will kick-in any day now: Curiously, my instructor reminds me that having a serve like Sharapova is unrealistic.
Tennis lingo is a provocative set of terms understood only by your peers: A ‘Bagel’ isn’t something you eat. And ‘No Man’s Land’ isn’t where Blackbeard hid his treasure.
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Nothing beats on-and-off-court drama: What could be better than watching two neighborhood rivals duke it out for bragging rights?
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My competitive nature won’t let me quit: The tennis court is still the No.1 place I want to spend my free time, even if (insert high shrill) I’m on a losing streak.
I Love Tennis That Much!
The Young Cup L-R: Sherri Bronson, Carolyn Nichols, Susan Wright, Diane Fishburne.
“Your serves are a little weak. Practicing with this ball should solve that problem.”
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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Argue Less. Know the rules. BY KIM CASHMAN
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During a league mixed doubles match, I hit a shot down the alley that hit the score-keeping device that is attached to the net post. My ball glanced off it and landed in the alley for a winner. We argued that it was a permanent fixture and my shot should be counted as good. Our opponents, however, said it was a dead ball once it hit the score card. We played a let to stop arguing, but I felt cheated.
8Resolution
A player who hits a permanent fixture loses the point. A permanent fixture includes the backstops, sidestops, spectators, stands, seats, and all other fixtures around and above the court. The rule states that the point is lost if a ball hits any of these objects. It is important to note that a permanent fixture does not include the net post as these are considered part of the net and “in-play” if struck.
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I hit a ball that I thought was good and my opponent called it out. Since we were on clay, I asked him if he was sure and to check the mark. He said he couldn’t find the mark but that he was pretty sure it was out. I said that if he wasn’t sure, then he had to call it good. He then suggested we play a let. Although I didn’t agree, we played a let anyway. Was that right?
7Resolution
According to The Code, a ball that cannot clearly be called “out” shall be considered “good.” Also, a player may not claim a let on the basis of not seeing a ball. It goes on to say that it is the player’s responsibility to call all balls on their side of the net and if there is any uncertainty, the shot shall be called good.
8Conflict
My partner was accused of a foot fault by our opponents. She argued that she was not rushing the net so that it wasn’t a big deal and the players should stop calling it. Isn’t that rule just for tournament players?
8Resolution
Actually a player may warn an opponent of flagrant foot faults regardless of the level of play or if that player is serving and volleying. If the server continues, the player may call foot faults during the remainder of the match. The Code section 24 states that “compliance with the foot fault rule is very much a function of a player’s personal honor system and that whether the player is actually gaining an advantage by foot-faulting, it is surely a violation of the rules.
CONFLICTS NEEDING RESOLUTION? E-mail the details to editorial@TennisViewMag.com Note: Resolutions are based on the ITF Rules of Tennis and the USTA’s The Code, a guide for players’ unofficiated matches.
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A brisk walk increases your intake of oxygen, strengthens your heart to pump more blood, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure. Walking slows development of degenerative joint disease, stops loss of bone mass in osteoporosis, and tones your muscles gently. Walking reduces stress, helps you keep a positive outlook, can make you feel (and look) younger, and can help you sleep more deeply and restfully. Walking may help relieve arthritis and back pain.
The only equipment needed is a good pair of shoes, which should be comfortable and supportive and not cause blisters or calluses. Choose shoes that support the arch and elevate the heel slightly. There should be stiff material surrounding the heel (the heel counter) that keeps your heel from turning in or out or wobbling. The toe box should be roomy but not too long.
START YOUR PROGRAM Warm up by walking as you normally would for five minutes, then pick up the pace to whatever speed gets your heart beating faster and your lungs breathing deeper. Keep up the faster pace for about 15 minutes. WHILE YOU WALK: Swing your arms. Keep your head up, back straight, and abdomen flat. Point your toes straight ahead. Take long strides but do not strain.
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Cool down by walking at your warm-up speed again for five more minutes. Do gentle stretching exercises when you are done. Repeat this routine three or four days a week with days for rest in between. After two weeks, add five minutes to the strenuous part of your walk. Continue to add five minutes every two weeks as you gradually build strength and endurance. COMMIT Keep track of your progress as you become more physically fit and increase the intensity of your workouts. Consider purchasing a pedometer (available at most sporting goods stores) that clips to your belt and records every step. In addition to your exercise walking routine, consider ways to build more steps into each day, such as taking stairs instead of elevators or parking your car at the far end of parking lots. Walking should be a lifetime pursuit, as the major health benefits of exercise walking take place over time. –staff T
If you’re recovering from a recent injury or surgery or have a chronic condition, see your doctor before beginning a walking program. You may be able to withstand the low-stress effort of walking without aggravating your condition.
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Rafa’s Real Rival INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH TENNIS, like tendonitis of the knee, are often due to the “sudden acceleration, deceleration, jumping, and bending movements in this sport,” says Timothy Hosea, MD, a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Hosea says that accumulative motions lead to overuse injuries, especially to the ankles and knees, and he suspects that Rafael Nadal’s tendonitis was caused by overuse and exasperated by his intense style of play.
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Rafael Nadal achieved a world No. 1 ranking, despite tendonitis. Does this indicate that his condition wasn’t severe, or did he simply play through the pain? Tendonitis is a progressive process. An athlete at this level is highly motivated and determined to win matches. He may have had some pain but brushed away the aches while playing and practicing. The tendonitis finally progressed to the point where he couldn’t tolerate it anymore. How might his condition affect his ability to compete? Tendonitis in both knees could be a blessing in disguise because he’ll now have to give his knees the attention they need to rest and rehabilitate.
What recommendations can you offer Nadal regarding treatment? The treatment protocol is straight forward. Primarily, he needs to rest, cross train, stretch, use various physical therapy modalities and let time and the healing process take its course. If Nadal continues to play tennis without allowing his tendonitis to heal, what would be his best and worst case scenario for his tennis career? The worst case scenario is not being able to play, which would be very detrimental to his career. There is no best case scenario.
Is there any indication that Nadal’s tendonitis is due to a predisposed condition? Not knowing Nadal, that is impossible to say, however, to reach a No.1 World ranking demands a tremendous effort, physically and mentally. I would believe his tendonitis is because of over-use, not genetics.
Tendonitis Facts • Knee tendonitis is the most common overuse injury to the knee, and refers to the inflammation, swelling and irritation of tendons. • When the tendons are chronically overused, it may lead to microscopic tears in the collagen matrix of the tendon and cause a gradual weakening of the tissues. • Tendonitis is usually cured without surgery. However, a fully ruptured tendon in the knee area will not heal on its own and requires surgery. 66 TENNISVIEWMAG.COM FALL 2009
• Left untreated, tendonitis may lead to life-long problems and pain. • Using your injured tendon may lead to a worse injury. • Athletes involved in sports that require sharp, sudden movements (basketball, football, tennis, volleyball, soccer) are at high risk for tendonitis. • More information regarding injuries to the tendons, ligaments and bones can be obtained at www.orthoinfo.org
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