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Equipment Matters Demo Tips Racquet Anatomy Play Like A Pro

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departments FIRST SERVE 10 Tidbits 11 Amelie Mauresmo 12 Coach Carlos Chats 13 Fernando Verdasco 14 ATP Spring Calendar 15 Australian Open Recap 16 WTA Calendar TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE 54 Family Circle Cup Celebration STROKES & STRATEGY 60 Distinctly Different Doubles 62 Beware the Underdog

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HEALTH 64 Fitness | Top Trends 66 Sports Med | Tennis Elbow GAMESETMATCH 74 Final Frame | Carve a New Path REGULARS 6 Feedback 8 Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter

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I Can Handle the Truth Thank you for your ability to “handle the truth,” as I did when I read Andre Agassi’s book, OPEN. I pity people like Pete Sampras, because until he reads OPEN, he will never know what was said about him in the book. Andre was forced to play tennis and he resented it; Pete Sampras, on the other hand, wasn’t forced to play the game and he grew to love it. This is probably why Andre was, and always will be, a more interesting person than Sampras. OPEN helped explained his roller-coaster life and I enjoyed learning about him. Gerry Koppe, Newington, CT

At last, someone who gets it! The only person Andre Agassi hurt by doing drugs was himself. If we want to know why he disclosed we should ask him, not speculate. How many other athletes have used performance enhancing drugs (as opposed to what Andre did) and lied about it when accused, never mind disclosed voluntarily? The pressure and temptation in their world is enormous. Of course we do not condone drug use or lying about it, but that's not the point. Agassi is a stand-up guy and there’s no hypocricy. People who criticized Agassi, as Martina Navratilova did, should take a long look in the mirror. Robert Akman California

Racial Diversity Looking at your past issues, I notice that you have not featured Serena Williams on the cover. Being African American and a tennis professional, it concerns me when the number one female tennis player of the year, female athlete of the decade, API woman athlete of the year, and most prize money by a female athlete does not have a place on your cover. Is your magazine following the same status quo or would it be considered racist? I would love to continue to purchase this magazine but could not in good faith until I witness more diversity. Hasheem Bason Sr. California Publisher's Response: Dear Hasheem, thank you for sharing your opinion regarding racial diversity. While Serena Williams had not appeared on the cover of Tennis View before this issue, she and other players of color have received fair and appropriate exposure throughout each magazine. Please understand that many factors influence our cover decision – race, however, is not one of them. All the same, I hope you continue to read Tennis View and appreciate our commitment to the sport. -Teresa Thompson

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I HAVE PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL SPORTS and understand the “sacrifice” strategy very well. In softball, for instance, a batter sacrifices an out by deliberately hitting a fly ball to the outfield to advance a runner. In basketball, when the score is close in the fourth quarter and seconds remain in the game, a player commits (or sacrifices) a foul to stop the clock and regain possession after a free throw. These are examples of excellent strategies and fair tactics. A sport that should not adopt the sacrifice strategy, however, is league tennis. A sacrifice here, I believe, is poor sportsmanship and a tactic that generally reflects a captain’s ego and compromised integrity. I was recently involved in a singles match where the sacrifice strategy was used. The scenario is common: My team had a winning record, the opposing team did not. So to increase the likelihood of one win, the captain from the opposing team moved their strongest player from position one to position two – I play position two. The player who would’ve faced me, bumped to position one – she was the sacrifice. The opposing team celebrated a loss in position one and a win in position two. Of the team’s five positions, it was their only victory. Had they not used the sacrifice strategy, they likely would have lost all of the matches. When a captain manipulates the system, I am perplexed and disillusioned. Perplexed because I can’t imagine who would enjoy playing in a profoundly uneven match. Disillusioned with the captain that chooses the tactic. I’ve seen captains huddle with their team before matches and explain their master plan that includes the sacrifice strategy. The players respond: “Good plan. Do whatever you think is best for the team. Whatever position you want me to play is fine.” Then, when the captain is out of earshot, the psychoanalysis begins: “Do you think Jane is taking her captain role too seriously? This isn’t fun anymore. I’m not going to play next season. If I wanted to play below my level, I wouldn’t have taken lessons to improve.” If captains were to ask players to describe their ideal match scenario: (1) an easy win; (2) a hard-fought sacrifice; or (3) fair and balanced competition, I bet the vast majority would choose the latter. Captains who utililze the sacrifice strategy should stop worrying about where their team will place at the end of the season, and instead, promote the spirit of competition. Win or lose, most players simply want a good match. T

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Touring pro Ekaterina Bychkova was offered a “significant amount of money” in exchange for information that could influence the outcome of matches. And although the Russian didn’t accept the offer, the Tennis Integrity Unit found she committed an offense by failing to report the proposal to authorities. Her punishment was a $5000 fine and a 30 day ban from Tour competion, which fell within the Australian Open. Bychkova said that the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme is confusing and that she was unaware she had committed an offence. John McEnroe and Svetlana Kuznetsova agreed with the Russian. Bychkova turned pro in 2000 and has earned $658,819 in career prize money.

HitforHaiti Following the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti January 12, ATP and WTA tennis stars donated their time and money to help victims. The preAustralian Open exhibition, Hit for Haiti, included Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters, Novak Djokovic, Sam Stosur, Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt. The makeshift event raised over $200,000. "I was following it on TV and saw the devastation and I thought we should do something," said Federer. "It was a lot of fun. It's a great thing and I'm happy the players were also in such good spirits." In addition to the Hit for Haiti exhibition, Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic, Sydney doubles winners, donated five per cent of their prize money; Maria Sharapova contributed $10,000; Heineken Open winner John Isner and Medibank International Sydney champion Marcos Baghdatis each donated $5,000 of their prize money. “The situation in Haiti is really, really sad," said Baghdatis. "I have seen the pictures on the news and it is just horrific. I want to send my condolences to everyone affected by the earthquake."

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!

MARCH 5 Anna Chakvetadze [1987] 19 Ivan Ljubicic [1979] 26 Rennae Stubbs [1971] 28 Stanislas Wawrinka [1985] 30 Mario Ancic [1984] APRIL 2 David Ferrer [1982] 3 Tommy Haas [1978] 9 Lukas Dlouhy [1983] 10 Andy Ram [1980] 17 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga [1985] 19 Maria Sharapova [1985] 23 Daniela Hantuchova [1983] 23 Nicole Vaidisova [1989] 25 Rainer Schuettler [1976] 29 Bob & Mike Bryan, [1978] MAY 1 2 15 22 22 24

Tommy Robredo [1980] Ashley Harkleroad [1985] Andy Murray [1987] Jurgen Melzer [1981] Novak Djokovic [1987] Fabio Fognini [1987]

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>amelie mauresmo AT-A-GLANCE

Closes the curtain to a successful career.

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Residence: Geneva, Switzerland Born: July 5, 1979, France Height: 5’9” Weight: 152 lbs Turned Pro: 1993 Highest Ranking: 1 (Sept 13, 2004) Career Prize Money: $15,022,476 Singles Win-Loss: 545-227 Doubles Win-Loss: 92-62 Retired: 2009

AFTER DEDICATING 17 YEARS to the pro circuit, France’s Amelie Mauresmo says she lacks the motivation to continue. “I don’t want to train anymore,” explained the 30-year-old. “I had to make a decision, which became evident in the last few months and weeks. When you grew older, it’s more difficult to stay at the top. It’s a bit sad, but this is the right decision. I was lucky enough to have an exceptional career and to experience very strong feelings on the court.” Mauresmo reached a world No. 1 ranking in September 2004, one of the few tennis players, male or female, to have reached the top ranking without first winning a Grand Slam singles title. She achieved her first Grand Slam victory in 2006 at the Australian Open and then later that year captured the Wimbledon title. In addition to the two Grand Slam titles, Amelie ends her career with 25 tour singles titles and three doubles titles. Retirement coach Lin Schreiber says when people are employed in the same intense profession for an extended period of time, they may face burn out and a desire to transition into another stage of life. “When was the last time you felt refreshed, recharged and ready for a new adventure? If you're too fried to care, it's time to fill up your tank and drive out of town,” says Schreiber. Best known for her powerful one-handed backhand and intimidating net play, Mauresmo leaves the circuit ranked 21. T

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FIRST SERVE | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Coach Carlos Chats

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JUSTINE HENIN'S COACH, CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, sits with publisher Teresa Thompson and shares his thoughts about the tour and its impact on his life. Learn more in Team Justine [p.38].

>> Justine’s Retirement You’ve coached Justine since she was 14. Were you shocked when she told you she wanted to retire? No, because I could sense a burn-out. She appeared really tired. Not only with playing tennis, but there were a lot of things – personal, physical, the pressure of being No. 1 – that she had to manage that weren’t easy for her. The fire wasn’t there to continue, that’s why I understood and respected her decision to stop. Did you attempt to convince her otherwise? I didn’t have any right to push her to stay. My role as a coach is to take her decisions, not make her decisions. You lost your job. Were you concerned? No, what happens to me afterwards is my problem, not hers. Your professional status as the coach of the world No. 1 player changed overnight. Was that a difficult adjustment? In terms of the tour, no, because I’ve accomplished enough in life, plus I’ve traveled since I was 18 and I enjoy being home. On the other hand, I had to relearn how to be with my family on a daily basis. That, in the beginning, was a very huge and difficult exercise. It was scarey, but after about three months our family found balance again.

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>> Rejoining Justine On Tour Then the family had to make another adjustment when you returned to the tour – how did your wife, Elke, react to the news? We agreed that our relationship was strong enough for me to start a new career – a career that won’t be as long as the first one, maybe three or four years. That’s it. It helps us cope knowing that there’s a realistic end in sight. Would you have been upset if Justine had not asked you to coach? No, I want the best for Justine. If I’m not able to continue to develop her game and skills, then I would have decided to leave myself. Everybody has their limits. If I can’t help her, then I’m not interested in wasting her time or mine. In hindsight were you prepared to coach an eventual world champion, or did you grow together in your roles? We evolved together. I never knew in the beginning that she would be No. 1. I feel that she taught me to be a coach, and I became better because of her. I needed a player to coach and a player for me to succeed. How will you coach Justine this time around? My job today is completely different. In general, Justine calculates. She waits, she’s not proactive. So I try to push her to be proactive. I want her to determine what she wants and then ask me to do it. Before, I would see what she needed and tell her to do it. Now, whatever she needs – food, massage, anything – it’s up to her to act. I’m helping her be proactive on the court and in life.

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10-21 BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells, CA [Hard] $4,500,000 2009 Winner Rafael Nadal

5-11 US Men’s Clay Court Champship Houston, TX [Clay] $500,000 2009 Winner Llyeton Hewitt

1-9 Estoril Open Estoril, Portugal [Clay] $450,000 2009 Winner Albert Montanes

24-4 Sony Ericsson Open Miami, FL [Hard] $4,500,000 2009 Winner Andy Murray

5-11 Grand Prix Hassan II Casablanca, Morocco [Clay] $450,000 2009 Winner Juan Carlos Ferrero

2-9 BMW Open Munich, Germany [Clay] $450,000 2009 Winner Tomas Berdych

11-18 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Monte Carlo, Monaco [Clay] $2,543,750 2009 Winner Rafael Nadal

3-9 Serbia Open Belgrade, Serbia [Clay] $450,000 2009 Winner Novak Djokovic

19-25 Barcelona Open Banco Sabadell Barcelona, Spain [Clay] $1,995,000 2009 Winner Rafael Nadal

7-16 Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open Madrid, Spain [Clay] $3,700,000 2009 Winner Roger Federer

25-2 Internazionali BNL d’Italia Rome, Italy [Clay] $2,750,000 2009 Winner Rafael Nadal

17-22 Open de Nice Cote d’Azur Nice, France [Clay] $450,000 2009 Winner [None]

23-6 Roland Garros Paris, France [Clay] $5,590,800 2009 Winner Roger Federer

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN

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Down Under Recap WOMEN’SSINGLES

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Serena Williams American tennis sensation, Serena Williams, defeated the Belgium, Justine Henin, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. The victory gave Serena 12 Major’s titles, tying Billie Jean King’s record. “Billie Jean is a really big mentor of mine…I feel really special that I was able to tie Billie Jean King. Because in my heart of hearts, I've been going for it and I haven't been able to quite achieve it,” said Williams.

Venus & Serena Williams Sister duo Venus and Serena Williams dominated Cara Black and Liezel Huber, 6-4, 6-3, in the double’s final. Competing in singles and doubles could prove exhausting for the Williams, but they entered the tournament ready to go all the way. “I think when we sign up for the singles and the doubles we realize that we both have the ability to play deep into the tournament. We prepare for that physically and mentally,” said Venus. “We still feel like we have so much we can win and just stay focused. We just love being out there and we love the competition. More than anything, we really have fun. We'll smile and we enjoy it,” said Serena.

Roger Federer No tears of frustration this year from Roger Federer following the Australian Open final. The Swiss beat Andy Murray, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6, giving Federer 16 Grand Slam titles. “There's no secret behind it. I’m definitely a very talented player (laughter). I always knew I had something special, but I didn't know it was like, you know, that crazy,” he said. “I definitely had to work extremely hard so I would pick the right shot at the right time. For instance, on the match point I decided to hit a dropshot. You got to be crazy to do that.” The World No. 1 said the new generation of tennis players makes his game better. “I think this has been one of my finest performances in a long time, or maybe forever.” The Australian Open title is Federer’s first Grand Slam victory as a father.

Cara Black & Leander Paes Mixed doubles title winners, Leander Paes and Cara Black, edged Ekaterina Makarova and Jaroslav Levinsky, 7-5, 6-3. In preparation for the final, Paes and Black said they practiced together only 45 minutes. “What I really respect about Cara as a partner is that she is a very sensitive human being. She's got intelligence. She's got hard work. I know for sure every time I step on the court with her she's going to put everything out there,” said Paes. The win completed Black’s Grand Slam in mixed doubles.

MEN’S DOUBLES

Bob & Mike Bryan Defending champions Bob and Mike Bryan won the men’s double’s crown and their eighth Grand Slam title when they beat Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3. “The doubles game is getting better. Teams are improving and strong singles players on tour are starting to learn how to play. We need to continue to get better and evolve our game,” said Mike Bryan.

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2-7 Monterrey Open Monterrey, Mexico [Hard] $220,000 2009 Winner Marion Bartoli

5-11 Andalucia Tennis Experience Marbella, Spain [Clay] $220,000 2009 Winner Jelena Jankovic

1-9 | Estoril Open Estoril, Portugal [Clay] $220,000 2009 Winner Yanina Wickmayer

10-21 BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells, CA [Hard] $4,500,000 2009 Winner Vera Zvonereva

5-11 MPS Group Championships Ponte Vedra Beach, FL [Clay] $220,000 2009 Winner Caroline Wozniacki

2-9 Internazionali BNL dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Italia Rome, Italy [Clay] $2,000,000 2009 Winner Dinara Safina

24-4 Sony Ericsson Open Miami, FL [Hard] $4,500,000 2009 Winner Victoria Azarenka

10-18 Family Circle Cup Charleston, SC [Clay] $1,000,000 2009 Winner Sabine Lisicki

12-18 Barcelona Ladies Open Barcelona, Spain [Clay] $220,000 2009 Winner Roberta Vinci

Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Stuttgart, Germany [Clay] $700,000 2009 Winner Svetlana Kuznetsova

26-1 Grand Prix de SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem Fes, Morocco [Clay] $220,000 2009 Winner Anabel Medina Garrigues

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7-16 Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open Madrid, Spain [Clay] $4,500,000 2009 Winner Dinara Safina

17-22 | Internationaux de Strasbourg Strasbourg, France [Clay] $220,000 2009 Winner Aravane Rezai

17-22 Warsaw Open Warsaw, Poland [Clay] $600,000 2009 Winner Alexandra Dulgheru

23-6 Roland Garros Paris, France [Clay] $5,590,800 2009 Winner Svetlana Kuznetsova

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Living in the age of technology is thrilling to tennis players who embrace change,

for every season manufacturers introduce new sticks for testing. Whether you want added spin to you stroke, more power, greater control, or less vibration, there are racquets developed to help you achieve fantastic results. Prepare to enter the demo process with an analytical, yet flexible mind. If you have the time, knowledge, and money, you have the essentials for a rewarding product testing experience. Following are suggestions to help you find the perfect hitting partner in a racquet.

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Racquet2010 | Demo Tips

01 soul mate search Approach the demo process similar to how you would approach finding the perfect spouse: pay attention to detail, compare the pros and cons, be willing to compromise, realize quality may come with a price tag, and don’t rush the courting period – you can’t hurry love.

04 instinct If a racquet doesn’t feel right or gives you pain when you swing, recognize the signs and move to test another racquet. On the flip side, if a racquet feels perfect from the moment you swing, don’t over analyze the reasoning. Trust your gut-feel. You need not fully understand why the racquet feels wonderful, just be thankful you found a perfect match.

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02 open mind Every racquet manufacturer touts technology that is unique to their brand. Many players have loyalty to a particular manufacturer, but from timeto-time, you should test another brand. The comparison will either validate your loyalty or pleasantly shock you when you find a more suitable racquet.

05 be realistic Let’s say you’re physically strong and generate your own power and pace, and you want a racquet that offers more control. If that were the case, your player profile aligns well with the racquet of Roger Federer. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you should dump your 105 sq inch racquet head and use Roger’s 90 sq inch racquet head. Consider making changes in your racquet incrementally. Using a racquet that’s developed for a more advanced player may thwart your learning curve. Bottom line: be realistic with your skill, and be patient.

03 organize Organize racquets before starting the demo process in such a way that makes sense to you. One example: separate racquets by purpose. For instance, categorize racquets based on whether they’re designed to create more spin, power, control, etc. From that point, if you still feel the need to narrow each group further, break the groups into weight, head size and balance weight. You’ll eventually find your favorite racquet in the categories of spin, power and control. Proceed to test and compare until you’re satisfied.

06 assistance Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or advanced player, asking your favorite club teaching pro to assist with racquet testing should expedite the process and help you understand the selection process more clearly.

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String Pattern An open string pattern (16 x 18 is more open than 18 x 20) provides greater rebound affect, therefore more power and spin potential. Strings tend to wear more quickly with the open string pattern, leading to breakage. Players who want more control tend to favor a denser closed string pattern.

Head Size In general, large headed racquets provide more power, while small headed racquets provide more control. Head size is measured in square inches: Midsize racquets (85-95 sq in) are often used by seasoned players who create their own power and prefer a racquet that offers more control and stability; midplus (95-105 sq in) offers a balance of power and control and is often the choice of intermediateadvanced players; oversized racquets (105-130 sq in) are often used by beginners who benefit from a larger, more forgiving sweet spot.

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Head Balance Head-light racquets tend to be used by professionals and seasoned tennis players because it provides better maneuverability and control. In theory, head-heavy racquets generally offer more power and are preferred by less experienced players and/or players who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t generate their own power.

Weight The traditional racquet weight is 11-13 ounces. Heavy racquets offer greater stability, absorb more shock with each ball strike, and are preferred over lighter racquets for preventing or reducing elbow pain. Lighter racquets are more manuerverable and allow the player to swing through faster.

Grip The standard grip size ranges from 4 to 4-5/8 inches. To determine the size most suitable for you, hold the racquet in one hand and slide your index finger of the other hand between the tops of your fingers and the base of your palm. Generally, if the index finger fits snug, you have the correct grip size. Some players use a smaller grip size to increase maneuverability and the ability to generate spin.

Beam Width A wider beam provides more power by enhancing the trampoline effect of the strings, but it will reduce the amount of control over the ball.

Length A 27-29 inch racquet is the legal limit for tournament play. The standard length is 27 inches and is used by most recreational players and pros. Although long racquets tend to compromise maneuverability, Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Fernando Gonzalez and Marion Bartoli choose a long stick, offering them greater leverage and power.

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Racquet2010 | Play Like A Pro

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DO YOU STRIVE TO OWN A POWERFUL serve as Andy Roddick and Serena Williams? Or dream of hitting with great control as Roger Federer? Or maybe you yearn to hit flat, hard balls as Robin Soderling? Whomever you admire, recognize their greatest asset: their racquet. Analyze some of the tours most accomplished players and you will notice a correlation between their hitting style and racquet choice. For instance, Andy Roddick and Serena Williams swing a racquet that’s slightly longer than standard, which adds leverage and power to their strokes; Roger Federer’s racquet head is noticeably small, allowing for optimum control; and Robin Soderling chooses a stick with a closed string pattern that reduces spin. While racquet spec variances may appear insignificant, it’s often the minute differences that lead to profound results on the court. What touring pro do you wish to emulate? What hitting style do you want to develop? Check the new models on the market this season to find a great racquet. Following are a few to whet your appetite.

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Racquet2010 | Play Like A Pro

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Specifications

Head Size: 90 sq in Length: 27 in String Pattern: 16 x 19 Unstrung Weight: 12.5 oz Head Balance: 9 pts HL Beam width: 17 mm MSRP: $230

ROGER FEDERER Style: All court Strengths: Impeccable stroke mechanics;

unpredictable shot selection; footwork; confidence; court intelligence. Recent Improvements: Inside-out drop shot; better returns to his backhand.

Weapon of Choice: WILSON SIX.ONE TOUR BLX Notes: Federer uses Wilson’s new BLX line, racquet technology engi-

neered with Basalt fibers. “I know Wilson will always provide me with the best racquet for my game with the latest technology. This change will provide me with the added feel and performance I want to further enhance my game in 2010 and beyond,” said the Swiss.

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BOB & MIKE BRYAN Style: Doubles specialists. Strengths: Net play; communication;

tactically sound; court intelligence. Racquet

Specifications

Weapon of Choice: Prince EXO3 Ignite Team 95 Notes: The ATP doubles champions finished 2009 ranked World No. 1, the fifth time in seven years and matching WoodbridgeWoodforde for the most year-end No. 1 finishes with five.

Head Size: 95 sq in Length: 27 in String Pattern: 16 x 18 Unstrung Weight: 10.4 oz Head Balance: 6 pts HL Beam width: 22 mm MSRP: $200

Racquet

Specifications

Head Size: 98 sq in Length: 27 in String Pattern: 18 x 20 Unstrung Weight: 11.3 oz Head Balance: 7 pts HL Beam width: 21 mm MSRP: $225

ROBIN SODERLING Style: Baseliner Strengths: Hard, flat, driving ground strokes;

powerful serve; controlled emotions. Recent Improvements: Consistency with

strokes; confidence.

Weapon of Choice: HEAD YOUTEK Prestige MP Notes: Soderling swings a racquet with HEADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest technology

YOUTEK. Upon high speed impacts the d3o molecules stiffen allowing for more power and upon slow speed impacts (slices or drop shots) the d3o stays in its relaxed state allowing for better feel. Gilles Simon and Tommy Haas use the YOUTEK Prestige MP, as well.

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Racquet2010 | Play Like A Pro ANDY RODDICK Style: Baseliner Strengths: Fastest recorded serve on the ATP at

155 mph; powerful forehand; competitive spirit. Recent Improvements: Drop shot; net play; increased fitness; a variety of backhand strokes including down the line, volley and slice. Racquet

Specifications

Head Size: 100 sq in Length: 27.5 in String Pattern: 16 x 19 Unstrung Weight: 11.1 oz Head Balance: 9 pts HL Beam width: 22/26/23 mm

Weapon of Choice: Babolat Pure Drive Roddick GT Notes: The American tennis star began swinging Babolat racquets in 1999, then

turned pro a year later in 2000. Today, Roddick’s racquet is slightly longer than the standard 27” length, providing him with extra leverage and power on ground strokes and serve. Andy applies lead tape to the head for additional weight.

MSRP: $189

Racquet

Specifications

Head Size: 104 sq in Length: 27.25 in String Pattern: 18 x 19 Unstrung Weight: 10.2 oz Head Balance: 4 pts HL Beam width: 22 mm MSRP: $230

SERENA WILLIAMS Style: Baseliner Strengths: Powerful backhand and fore-

hand; fast and accurate serve; aggressive return serve; swinging volley; intimidation. Recent Improvements: Net play; additional power; heightened intimidation.

Weapon of Choice: Wilson K Blade Team Notes: Serena, and her sister Venus, swing the Wilson K

Blade Team, a racquet that has a relatively large head size for a Tour player. The 104 square inches offers a generous sweet spot, and a combination of power and control. The slightly longer racquet length provides additional power on ground strokes and serve – Serena’s fastest serve was recorded at 128 mph, the second fastest on the WTA Tour.

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TOMAS BERDYCH Style: Baseliner Strengths: Forehand; serve.

Weapon of Choice: Dunlop Aerogel 4D 2Hundred Racquet

Specifications

Head Size: 95 sq in Length: 27 in String Pattern: 18 x 20 Unstrung Weight: 11.4 oz Head Balance: 7 pts HL Beam width: 20 mm

Notes: Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic, is ranked No. 2 in his country, second to Radek Stepanek. Standing six-feet-five inches, the baseliner has recorder match wins against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal while they were ranked No. 1 and No. 2.

MSRP: $179

Racquet

Specifications

Head Size: 100 sq in Length: 27 in String Pattern: 16 x 19 Unstrung Weight: 10.8 oz Head Balance: 7 pts HL Beam width: 23/24/22 mm MSRP: $220

MARIA SHARAPOVA Style: Baseliner Strengths: Powerful and deep strokes from

both wings; swinging volley; intimidation; focus and determination. Recent Improvements: A service motion reducing shoulder stress.

Weapon of Choice: PRINCE EXO3 BLACK 100 Notes: Maria Sharapova says that the new Prince EXO3 Black 100 was

designed with her shoulder in mind. The racquet provides comfort, without compromising power, during her service motion. Maria says, “it’s the best racquet I’ve ever swung.”

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Racquet2010 | Play Like A Pro RAFAEL NADAL Style: Baseliner Strengths: Top-spin ground strokes; forehand;

determination; sportsmanship; match endurance. Recent Improvements: Net play; controlled physi-

cal exertion; stroke variety.

Racquet

Specifications

Head Size: 100 sq in Length: 27 in String Pattern: 16 x 19 Unstrung Weight: 10.6 oz Head Balance: 5 pts HL Beam width: 23/26 mm

Weapon of Choice: Babolat AeroPro Drive Cortex Notes: Rafa has swung Babolat since he was 8 years old and remembers

his first racquet, a Pure Drive. The former world No. 1 currently swings the AeroPro Drive Cortex, which allows him to hit with greater pace and spin while not compromising control.

MSRP: $189

Racquet

Specifications

Head Size: 100 sq in Length: 27 in String Pattern: 18 x 20 Unstrung Weight: 12.2 oz Head Balance: 6 pts HL Beam width: 18/20/18 mm MSRP: $200

Nikolay Davydenko Style: All Court Strengths: Speed; impeccable stroke

mechanics; court intelligence; footwork; consistent results.

Weapon of Choice: Prince Ozone Tour MP Notes: Nikolay Davydenko has finished each year ranked in the top 6 since 2006. At 5-feet 10-inches and 154 pounds, he is the smallest player in the Top 15. The Russian compensates for his stature with his speed, determination, and court intelligence.

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BY TERESA THOMPSON

Music to our ears

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, as the saying goes. So when Maria Sharapova didn’t compete for nearly a year, fans missed her – her six feet two inch modelesque presence, her flashy dresses, and her competitive spirit. Even her grunt was missed. So screech to your heart’s content, Maria, what was once considered distracting, is music to our ears.

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FACING A ROOM OF INQUIRING REPORTERS, MARIA SHARAPOVA: 1. Shrugs a big loss. “You have to get on with your life. You know, there are many worse situations. There are people that don't even know what a tennis match is in the world,” she said after losing in the first round of the 2010 Australian Open. 2. Uses few words. “I love to compete. It drives me everyday.” 3. Matter-of-factly disagrees. “Actually, I thought I served pretty big,” she said, when questioned about an 11 double fault match. Explaining the details of defeat to the press can be agonizing – and annoying – to athletes. So when Maria was offered a chance to answer questions about the positive points in her life, she welcomed the opportunity. And she has plenty of encouraging news to share: her shoulder feels fine following last year’s surgery, and she signed a 70-million dollar deal with Nike. But if you want to see Maria beam with joy, ask her about her new relationship – with a racquet! Here, the Russian explains the process of finding the perfect

Maria on facing Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters: I think it’s great to have Kim and Justine back on tour, women’s tennis missed them. I love playing against the best, and I’m excited to compete against them real soon.

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Finding the Perfect Partner •••

Every player, from recreational to touring pro, dreams of finding that one perfect racquet. How did you find yours? I’ve been with Prince since I was 9 years old. Not only do I have a very special relationship with them so does my Team. Whenever I’m looking to add something new to my game and my father and coach think the racquet can help, they speak with Prince engineers. Their development team is amazing; they know my game and help me push to the next level. To be 100 percent honest, I try not to get very involved in the racquet selection process. I leave this up to my Team – they know what I need. Was it love at first swing? When I play test, I like the racquet to feel good from the moment I pick it up. I can tell with the first few swings if it has a chance. I was trying several frames when I first picked up the new EXO3 Black and I knew it was right on the very first ball. This is hands down the best racquet I have ever used. The differences between racquets appear very small – one might be head balanced one-point heavier, another one has a beam width a fraction of a milimeter smaller. Do you notice these differences when you demo? Yeah, I do. The changes may be hard to describe, but I know them when I swing the racquet. The EXO3 feels similar to the past EXO3 Speedport Black, but with something extra.

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Patience. A learned skill.

Maria Sharpova’s love of tennis was tested when she took a break from competition to rehabilitate her shoulder. During the 9-month interruption in 2009, Maria developed a new skill – patience. Prior to surgery, patience wasn’t necessary for the shooting star who achieved success seemingly easy. At 14, she was the youngest female to reach the final of the Junior Australian Open; she won her first Grand Slam, Wimbledon 2004, at 17; and titles at the 2006 US Open and 2008 Australian Open followed. Maria returned to the Tour in May 2009, ranked outside of the top 100. She grinded through matches and ended the year ranked in the Top 20. Despite the sound comeback, her game – her serve, in particular – was not in perfect form at the Australian Open. Her service motion had glitches and cost her important points, contributing to a loss in the first round to Maria Kirilenko. Sharapova says that “there's still a lot to improve” and that she doesn’t blame her serve for lost matches. She’s happy with her progress and will work to improve on consistency. “You know, it’s just a bad day. A bad day's not going to stop me from doing what I love. I'm still gonna go back on the court and work hard and perform. I'll be back here on a Saturday of the second week, so you'll watch.”

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continued... You connected with your racquet rather suddenly. Since technology is constantly evolving, isn’t it possible that today’s perfect partner in equipment may be out-dated and replaced as early as next year? I remember when I was younger playing with the Thunder Light, then the Hornet, and then with O-Technology. You know, they all felt right in my hand at the time… until Prince delivered the next great racquet advancement. They’ve done a great job putting the best technology in my hands at every stage of my career. I don’t know what they’ll develop next year, but right now my racquet feels perfect in my hand, and that’s what counts. Is it true that your racquet actually helps your shoulder injury? Yeah, I feel like Prince really built this EXO3 Speedport Black with my shoulder in mind. I wanted the same power that I always got, but I needed more comfort and control. It’s the most comfortable racquet I’ve ever used, and I actually even get more power with this racquet, too. Okay, for all of us recreational players who test racquets without the help of a coach and development team, what advice can you offer to help streamline our selection process? I think a recreational player should play test racquets with a teaching pro – maybe take a lesson while you try the racquets. The teaching pro can help find you the best racquet.

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And, lastly, would you describe the relationship with your racquet purely physical, or do you ever talk to it before, during, or after a performance? No, I can’t say I talk to my racquet – but, I also can say that I never throw my racquets either! T

MARIA’S 2010 GOALS:

My main goal is to stay healthy.

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t e a m justine As Justine Henin and HER team embark on a second career, they approach competition with a

an emphasis on effort, not results.

Leslie Billman

mature twist:

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Leslie Billman

t e a m justine

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When Justine Henin realized that she wanted to return to the pro circuit, she made it clear to her long-time coach and mentor, Carlos Rodriguez, that she wouldn’t do it alone. “She told me that the only way she could go back on the tour would be if I joined her,” says Rodriguez. “I never imagined that Justine would say it’s time to come back. I was really surprised, I promise you. It was very strange.” Justine’s competitive fire started burning after watching Roger Federer win the title at Roland Garros last year. The French Open victory was his first in Paris, a feat that completed a Grand Slam. Henin’s situation is similar to Federers, but it’s a Wimbledon title that’s missing from her resume. Her main purpose for returning to competition, she says, is to win in England. When she informed Carlos of her desire he reacted with mixed emotions. “I was excited in the beginning, but when the excitement wore off I saw all of the work that had to be done and the sacrifices I would have to make to go back on tour. It would entail finding life-balance again with my wife and children.” Henin convinced Rodriguez that she had renewed motivation and that returning to competition would be worth his time. “I told her that I don’t have a problem committing one-hundred percent as a coach if she’s willing to commit one-hundred percent as a tennis player. I didn’t want us to only give fifty percent. We had to do it right.” Rodriguez is making adjustments to Justine’s style and teaching a different approach to the game. Although Henin was ranked No. 1 in the world when she retired in May 2008, he says that the field of top ten women is stronger today than two years ago. He wants Justine, 27, to preserve her

body by keeping points shorter, so he’s instructing her to play aggressively and dictate the offense. After 14 years as Justine’s coach, Rodriguez says she trusts his vision. “I try things she’d never imagine, difficult situations that aren’t easy and that require adaptations. We keep things fresh by finding ways to evolve as a player, a coach, and as a team. We’re always growing and looking to do things differently and to continue to enjoy the process.” Rodriguez’s role as a coach has changed dramatically to include teaching Justine lessons that she can use off of the court, too. He says it’s not known how long they will tour this time around, but that he will cultivate Justine’s growth as a player and as a person for the duration. Building Blocks

DeVante Lindsey

After Rodriguez committed to coach Henin, the duo worked to assemble a team. To help prepare Justine for competition, they turned to one of their favorite hitting partners: Florida-based, high performance teaching pro, DeVante Lindsey. Henin’s desire to return to competition caught Rodriguez offguard but Lindsey, on the other hand, says Justine’s comback was inevitable.

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t e a m justine

Justine is a perfectionist –

“

she’ll put in the work to get the desired results. -Lindsey

included two hours of general drills in the morning, two hours of point-oriented drills in the afternoon, and an occasional practice set to end the day. “Our matches are usually close, but I tend to come out on the winning side. I think Justine may have won twice in the four years we’ve worked together. But this is what they want – they want tough practice matches. If Justine were beating me all of the time then I’d start to worry that I’m not doing my job.”

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Henin stands nearly 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 130 pounds, four inches shorter and ten pounds lighter than the average top ten ranked WTA player. Employing Lindsey provides Henin realistic match play – he’s 6 feet one inch, weighs 180 pounds, and offers a variety of serves up to 120 miles per hour. Lindsey says that one element Henin is working to polish is her open stance forehand. He says if she were to refine that stroke it would help her battle the tour goliaths. “Modern tennis has a great emphasis on power. If Justine can improve her open stance forehand she’ll generate more power and pace to her strokes and be a greater threat on tour. Justine is a perfectionist – she’ll put in the work to get the desired results,” says Lindsey. Justine’s team is committed to training and preparing the former world No. 1 for a rewarding comeback. Their ultimate victory is a win at Wimbledon, but however important the title, Rodriguez says competition is unpredictable, so he puts greater emphasis on Henin’s effort rather than her results. “I can’t predict the future to know what’s going to happen or how well she’ll do,” says Rodriguez, “but I will tell you that her effort and determination will be extraordinary. I expect something special from Justine.” T – Teresa Thompson

Leslie Billman

“I think Justine can reclaim the No. 1 ranking and add to her collection of Slams. I’m excited to help her reach her goals in any way that I can.” Henin, Rodriguez and Lindsey recently reunited at the Sixth Sense Tennis Academy, located at Mission Inn Resort and Club near Orlando, Florida. Lindsey and Henin exchanged ground strokes while Rodriguez stood courtside and provided Henin with instruction between points. Lindsey says that a typical day as Henin’s hitting partner

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Scotland

a future in doubt While America sees an increase in tennis participation, other countries aren’t as fortunate. Paul Allam, a native Scot and tennis coach living in the United States, says Scotland tennis is in trouble. “Tennis only ranks 17 in terms of participation and popularity in Scotland. We have about 30,000 registered tennis members of clubs, which include adults and juniors. Only one-percent of the five million people play tennis. As a very patriotic Scot, I feel helpless about the current issues hindering the development of tennis in Scotland,” says Allam. He adds that the time to push for change is now, considering Andy Murray’s success is spiking interest nationwide.

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q+a Tennis View: Why is tennis struggling in Scotland? Paul Allam: For starters, the inclement weather and lack of courts make it impossible to promote tennis as a year round sport. There are 6 indoor tennis centers in Scotland available to the public, which equates to 32 courts. There’s another 57 indoor courts at commercial clubs. If we are to grow the game we need more outdoor courts in parks and schools, but we also need indoor courts in all of the big towns. Has Andy Murray’s success raised the awareness of tennis in Scotland? Yes, a huge amount. He’s one of the world’s best players and he’s constantly on television and in the press. Andy appeals to the kids because he’s still very young himself. There will never be a better time for the country to capitalize on this opportunity to promote the sport than right now. Is Tennis Scotland (the governing body) jumping on this opportunity? Unfortunately, this is a very amateur organization. Despite having about 12 full time staff, it doesn’t appear to have strong leadership or a sense of direction. Consequently, minimal progress has been made in the past three or four years. When Tennis Scotland recognizes a gifted junior is it able to provide adequate coaching? We have a few dedicated high performance level coaches, but the level of coaching is generally mediocre. Many clubs don’t have coaches because they are unable to offer full-time work due to the lack of indoor courts. And many coaches work in isolation and struggle to improve their levels. They often get disillusioned with the lack of support. Andy moved to Spain when he was 15 to train at Sanchez Academy. Was his move necessary for success? Yes, to continue to improve he needed a competitive environment with quality sparring partners and like-minded, dedicated players. He needed to be a small fish in a big pond. In Britain it’s too easy to be a big fish in a small pond, which can lead to negativity and defensive attitudes in many players.

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Spain also has better weather to play outdoors year round – and has an abundance of clay courts? Moving to Spain allowed Andy to better prepare for the men’s circuit. Because of Scotland’s weather, training was almost entirely indoors. And currently, there’s one clay court venue in Scotland, located at the Craiglockhart Tennis Centre in Edinburgh. This club has eight clay courts. Our kids play on artificial grass which is one of the worst training surfaces available but is probably the best surface for our small clubs as you can play through the rain. Do most elite juniors follow in Andy’s footsteps and leave Scotland? Yes, the good ones tend to move to England or overseas. Our talent pool is pretty limited due to the small number of youngsters playing the game. While our system works pretty well with a few kids aged 8 –14, due to our inferior training environment we’re not able to take them to the next level. Who – Tennis Scotland or the family – ultimately funds the move and training? More often than not, it doesn’t happen. Scotland does not exist as a nation in tennis terms so Tennis Scotland’s activity relies on its funds from the LTA (the governing body of tennis in Great Britain) and Sportscotland but doesn’t have a big enough budget to support the training nor does the family. Unfortunately, it can be a waste of good talent.

Many clubs don’t have coaches because they are unable to offer full-time work due to the lack of indoor courts.

How can Scotland cater to the younger generation and grow tennis? It’s vital for Tennis Scotland to develop a clearly defined plan to build more indoor courts, school courts, park courts and ensure better quality outdoor courts at clubs, including relevant player development surfaces like decoturf and clay. And we need a full-time center to train players and develop coaches. Will Tennis Scotland implement these changes? Currently, they don’t have a proposal. There’s an urgent need for a strong, ambitious leader who knows the game and who can devise a five to ten year strategy and ensure it’s carried through. We have a chance to build tennis into a major sport and provide opportunities for our youth to follow in Andy Murray’s footsteps and be our next generation of world class tennis players. We must ensure that chance is not missed. T

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accomplishments Serena Williams Age: 28 Singles: 12 Doubles: 11 Mixed Doubles: 2 She ties Billie Jean King for sixth place on the career list for Grand Slam single's titles. Margaret Court’s record stands at 24. Notes:

SERENA WILLIAMS dominates the WTA Tour with power. At will she rips forehands, backhands, overhead smashes, and swinging volleys. But, according to those who know her game best, circuit rivals, Serena delivers her most fierce stroke standing behind the baseline when she is serving. “She's a strong girl. She has very powerful shots. You don't see many girls serving 200 kilometers [125 miles per hour] in the third set,” said Victoria Azarenka, after a third-set loss to the World No. 1 at the Australian Open. “When Serena wants to win a point, she just hits an ace... I think I have to practice much, much more on my serve,” said Li Na of China. Veteran Sam Stosur is impressed with Serena’s powerful serve and variety. “When she's on, she's able to hit it within ten centimeters of whatever line she wants. When she's got that trajectory and it’s so close to the lines, it's not easy to return… I can't see too many players being able to stop her.”

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BETWEEN THE EARS 3 points of acknowledgement BY KEN DEHART USPTA MASTER PRO

The serve is arguably the most important stroke in the game and Serena holds the record for the fastest in the businesses, 128 miles per hour. She uses it to not only put the ball into play, but to dictate play. She forces the receiver to either return from their weak side or move the opponent out of position. As Serena has proven, owning a strong serve can be the foundation for winning in tennis. The serve is as important to the recreational player’s game as it is to the pros. If you want to build a stronger foundation to your game that results in more match victories, then emulate the best in women’s tennis – Serena. Here are key elements to get you started.

1. FEARLESS.

Serena isn’t afraid to go for a big serve when needed. When she was down two break points in the third set of the Australian Open final she served her way out of trouble and put the balance of momentum back in her court. Serving for the match against Justine Henin, she had confidence in her serving target and the courage to swing at full speed. “It was definitely a tough match mentally and physically. I felt like we both were out there trying to kind of prove something. I think we both did at the end of the day,” said Serena after her victory. 2. IMPOSING DISPOSITION.

Opponents feel Serena’s determination and her attitude and body language send a strong message to her opponent. For instance, Victoria Azarenka met Serena in the quarterfinals where Azarenka won the first set 6-4 and then had a strong 4-0 lead in the second. Azarenka ultimately let the match slip away. Azarenka was asked if she was surprised that Serena came back from behind to win the match. “Not really. I know she's gonna fight until the last point. She started playing unbelievable, I think, from 4 Love in the second set. ” 3. PATTERN OF SUCCESS.

Serena has proven over time that she can win when a match turns challenging. Serena hasn’t lost a match when she takes a first set lead. That 40-0 record turns into a “Monster in the Mind” of her opponents. After winning the first set against Justine Henin in the Australian Open final, Serena lost the second set, but entered the third set with a successful frame-of-mind. “I just definitely stayed positive. I had so many chances in the second that I didn't capitalize on. So in the third, I knew I would have chances again just to capitalize on that one chance in that one moment,” said Serena. The greatest champions hate to lose more than they enjoy winning.

CONTINENTAL GRIP At the Australian Open, Serena Williams used her wide slice serve into the deuce court to open the court and received easy points with aces up the middle. The new five-time Australian Open champion predominately uses a continental grip while serving, and you should, as well. This grip style allows her to add spin to her serves, which adds more control to her stroke. When attempting to hit more of a flat serve, she sometimes adjusts her grip between eastern and continental. As a recreational player, if you have not used the continental grip, it could [and often] take you time to perfect, but it is well worth the early frustrations.

BALL TOSS As Serena takes back her racquet and tosses the ball she bends her knees deep to help propel her body into the ball. For advanced players, this is an important link to the kinetic chain of the entire service motion. Recreational players should not attempt to bend the knees before or during the tossing motion. The knee bend takes place once the tossing arm is fully extended and the ball is reaching its apex. At this point, bend the knees and push upward and forward to meet the ball higher above the ground. As you begin to add the knee bend, toss the ball slightly higher than usual and more in front of the body towards the net.

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SHOULDER ROTATION The next key element of her serve is her shoulder rotation. Serena has a great shoulder turn that “corks” her upper body to allow for a greater rotation up and into the ball. Accomplish this by keeping your racquet close to your body in the racquet takeback, or backswing. As the racquet travels backwards rotate from your core, which forces the big shoulder rotation and the storing of energy.

TOSSING ARM As Serena rotates her shoulders and tosses the ball her tossing arm is fully extended towards the ball above her head. This is important and is an element of the serve that all great players possess. Most recreational players don’t extend the tossing arm upward enough and the result is an inconsistent toss.

RACQUET LAG The next element is common place with pros: the racquet arm lags behind the tossing arm. It is still very much a fluid motion but the racquet lags just enough to keep the momentum continuous without slowing the racquet or hitching the swing. The racquet arm is also loose as it swings up and out towards the ball. It is freely swinging through the swing path as opposed to “musceling” the ball and forcing power. The smooth, relaxed swing allows the power to build and provides a much more forceful serve. The racquet lag, although an advanced motion and challenging for some players, is a beneficial motion when performed correctly.

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REACH UP AND OUT An important characteristic of all great servers is that they fully extend up and out to reach the ball at contact. With all the links to our chain intact, Serena propels herself up and out towards the ball and her target. She completely extends and allows for maximum power and control for one of the all time great servers.

FOLLOW THROUGH Lastly, we should consider the follow through. With an abundance of energy and power in her serve, Serena completes the swing with a follow through that continues across her body. The follow through allows the racquet to travel at a high rate of speed up and into the ball and THROUGH the point of contact. The racquet head does not slow after the point of contact. Many recreational players, in comparison, tend to decelerate after ball contact. A racquet that travels at a high rate of speed from start to finish will have more control and velocity than the one that slows following the point of contact. T

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TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE | FAMILY CIRCLE CUP

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Jennifer Capriati (USA) Jennifer reached her first Family Circle Cup final in 1990 against tennis legend Martina Navratilova. She lost that match 6-2, 6-4, but set numerous tournament records that still stand today including youngest finalist (14 years, 9 days). Eleven years later, she reached her second Family Circle Cup final when she met Martina Hingis. Stretched to three sets, Jennifer prevailed 6-0, 4-6, 6-4.

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(BEL)

(USA)

Two unseeded players met in the final, marking the first time in the history of the WTA Tour that a Tier I final was decided between two unseeded players. Iva Majoli, ranked No. 58 in the world, edged Patty Schnyder 7-6(5), 6-4 and became the first unseeded player to win the Family Circle Cup singles championship.

Justineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2003 victory over world No. 1 Serena Williams shocked the sports world and was the start of a year that would bring Justine to the top in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis.

When Venus won the 2004 Family Circle Cup title, she ended a 14-month title drought and claimed her 30th career Sony Ericsson WTA tour title. When she defeated twotime champion Conchita Martinez in the finals (2-6, 6-2, 6-1), she became one of only four women to have won the Family Circle Cup in her debut appearance.

Iva Majoli

Justine Henin

Venus Williams

T e n th Y e a r A n n i v e r s a r y Celebrating its tenth year in Charleston, South Carolina, the Family Circle Cup Sony Ericsson WTA Tour event prepares an extrarodinary 2010 festival. Visitors will witness some of the tours finest players, including Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka, and Melanie Oudin, vie for the title and a chance to make history. Nine days of competition combined with off-court entertainment make Daniel Island a premiere destination April 10-18.

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Justine Henin (BEL) In capturing the 2005 Family Circle Cup title (defeating Elena Dementieva 7-5, 6-4 in the final), Henin became the fourth lowest-ranked Tier I winner at No. 43. She followed her 2005 Charleston win with a perfect clay court season including victories at Warsaw, Berlin, and Roland Garros.

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Nadia Petrova

Jelena Jankovic

Serena Williams

Sabine Lisicki

(RUS)

(SRB)

(USA)

(GER)

Nadia experienced her first Tier I victory when she beat Patty Schnyder in three sets and collected $196,900, the largest purse in the history of the event. The championship marked Nadia’s third Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title of 2006, and her second consecutive clay court tournament win, completing a sweep of the American clay court series.

Jelena’s semifinal match against Venus Williams, in front of the second largest crowd in Family Circle Cup history, was one of the highest quality FCC matches. The Tier I Family Circle Cup championship victory notched the third and most impressive Tour title of Jankovic’s career. Following this win she rose from World No. 9 to a new career high of World No. 7 and rode this winning streak to a career high of World No. 3 later in the year.

Serena Williams captured the 35th Anniversary Family Circle Cup title, defeating Vera Zvonareva in three dramatic sets. En route to this historic final, Serena faced her toughest test of the tournament when she met Maria Sharapova in the Quarterfinals. Charleston’s daily paper, the Post & Courier, dubbed the match: "Charleston's Event of the Decade - the single greatest sporting event in Charleston history."

Before 2009 the lowest-ranked player to win the Family Circle Cup was Iva Majoli in 2002 at No. 58. So at No.63, Lisicki wasn't expected to outlast the stars. Then she beat Venus. Lisicki, 19, matched the American’s serve and groundstroke to pull off her biggest career win, 6-4 7-6(5). In the final, Lisicki met Caroline Wozniacki and edged the Dane 6-2, 6-4. This win marked Lisicki’s first WTA career title.

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TENNIS. AMPLIFIED.

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Anna Kournikova

Bringing beauty and backhands to the stadium is Anna Kournikova, who, at 14, became the youngest player to win a Fed Cup match. In 1997, The Russian became the second woman in the Open era, after Chris Evert, to reach the Wimbledon semifinals in her career debut. She would ultimately reach a career high ranking No. 8 in singles and No. 1 in doubles. Anna notched a 5-4 record at the Family Circle Cup, reaching the finals opposite 1999 champion Martina Hingis. When the 28-year-old Miami resident isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t playing tennis exhibitions, she enjoys modeling and charity work.

In celebration of the Family Circle Cup’s tenth year in Charleston, a session has been added Saturday night, April 17. Game, Set, Rock! Tennis. Amplified will showcase John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Anna Kournikova, along with a guest tennis star, competing in singles and mixed doubles exhibitions. Spectators will enjoy the sounds of Charleston’s favorite country and bluegrass group, The Blue Dogs, entertaining throughout the event.

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John McEnroe

John McEnroe burst onto the international tennis scene prior to becoming a student at Stanford University. In 1977, he reached the Wimbledon semifinals and then turned pro the following year after just one year in college. McEnroe played on U.S. Davis Cup teams a record 13 years, contributing to five cup titles (1978, ‘79, ‘81, ‘82, ‘92); he finished four consecutive years as the No. 1 player in the world (1981-84), becoming the youngest man to achieve the top ranking. The American lefty notched 155 career titles (77 singles, 78 doubles) and won 17 Grand Slam titles (seven singles, 10 doubles). Since 2005, McEnroe has enjoyed great successful on the Outback Champions Series. He is one of the most recognizable tennis stars of the Open era, appreciated not only for his tennis talents, but for his entertainment value.

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Jim Courier

Jim Courier dominated the men’s professional tennis circuit in the early 1990s. Best known for his grit, determination and a punishing inside-out forehand, Courier was the first in his class of American champions, which includes Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, to hold the No. 1 world ranking. He captured four Grand Slam titles – two in France, two in Australia and in 2005, the American was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Today, in addition to operating and competing on the Champions Series, the 39-year-old champion works as a TV commentator and enjoys music and golf.

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EVENT CALENDAR ON-SITE ACTIVITIES

Family Circle Cup April 10-18, 2010 Location: Family Circle Tennis Center 161 Seven Farms Drive Daniel Island Charleston, SC 29492 Team Packages: 800.677.2293 www.familycirclecup.com

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Saturday I 10th Opening Day

Thursday I 15th Center for Women Luncheon (Noon-2pm)

Featuring a climbing wall, inflatable obstacle courses, music and more. Free for children under 12, adult price $10. Ticket allows unlimited access to all activities.

Spend a Day Session in the Family Circle Sky Suite with a catered lunch. Enjoy a luncheon buffet, official tournament program, and parking pass. $65 Members/$75 Non-Members.

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Tuesday I 13th The Post & Courier’s Girls Night Out

Friday & Saturday I 15th & 17th Great American Bake Sale

The coolest chicks in town gather for an evening of fun and tennis. Tickets for this promotion are half price for women.

Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale® presented by Domino® Sugar and C&H® mobilizes Americans to end childhood hunger by holding bake sales in their communities.

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Tuesday I 13th Winning in Double Luncheon (11am-12:30pm) Join Sony Ericsson WTA Tour doubles players. $45 ticket includes lunch, strategy presentation, Q&A, autograph session and more. Reservations required.

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Wednesday I 14th USTA Member Appreciation Day (1:30-3pm) A private member reception in the Family Circle Hospitality Tent. Members enjoy a $10 discount on all session tickets Monday, April 12 - Wednesday, April 14.

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Wednesday I 14th Mohawk Carpeting’s Family Night Kids 16 and younger enjoy free admission when accompanied by an adult (adult tickets $10 each). Special activities 4:00-7:00, followed by tennis.

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Saturday I 17th (7pm) GAME, SET, ROCK! TENNIS. AMPLIFIED. John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Anna Kournikova, and another guest tennis star will compete in singles and mixed doubles exhibitions, while Charleston’s favorite country and bluegrass group, The Blue Dogs, perform live on stage.

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EVERYDAY: Match Point Market A unique shopping where fans break from on-court action to purchase jewelry, crafts, fine clothing, spa products, and other treasures.

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EVERYDAY: Happy Hours & Night Matches Enjoy daily drink specials and entertainment 5-7 pm at the Island House Bar on the Grand Lawn. T

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STROKES & STRATEGY | MIXED DOUBLES

Distinctly Diﬀerent Doubles SINGLES AND DOUBLES TENNIS MAY BE THE MOST COMMON of the leagues, but mixed doubles – where the team consists of a man and a woman – is perhaps the most unique.

At the recreational level, players enjoy mixed doubles for the opportunity to compete and socialize with the opposite sex. But considering that the pros don’t receive ranking points to play mixed, what would motivate them to participate? I asked three accomplished players to shed light on the subject: Liezel Huber, Justin Gimelstob and Murphy Jensen. Liezel Huber is currently ranked No. 1 in women’s doubles with partner Cara Black. She’s won Wimbledon, Australian Open and the US Open women’s doubles, as well as the French Open mixed doubles with Bob Bryan. Justin Gimelstob won 13 doubles titles and the mixed doubles titles at the Australian Open and French Open with Venus Williams. Murphy Jensen won the French Open doubles title with his brother Luke. The pros said that they play mixed to improve their game, break up the monotony of tournament life and to make extra money. During the course of the season, there are only a few tournaments – the Grand Slams, for instance – where the men and women pros play at the same location at the same time. So when the opportunity to play mixed presents itself, most of the best players do.

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WHAT IS THE APPEAL OF PLAYING MIXED DOUBLES?

WHAT ARE ITS GREATEST CHALLENGES?

Liezel: The speed. It's a challenge getting balls whacked at you at a pace you don't see every day. Mixed sharpens me up for regular doubles during the grand Slams.

Liezel: For the female, there's definitely more pressure to make a higher percentage of first serves. Also, I try to be better than the other female on court. It's a challenge to keep the ball away from the male, but if you want to win, then that’s what you do.

Justin: Because there aren’t points associated with playing mixed, the ultimate goal is to win titles. It’s a chance to play a little more and work on things in your game like serve and volley and return of serve that can help you in your singles and doubles.

Justin: You always want to exploit your opponent’s weakness and pick on that. There are different formations in mixed and the male has to be more aggressive through the middle of the court. The male has to be the dominant player.

Murphy: The variety of play and the different strategies. Playing with a girl is totally different to playing with a guy. I have to be a lot more patient and the girl has to be a lot more patient with me, too.

Murphy: Finding a partner that complements my game. I want a girl who has great returns and very consistent.

BY SCOTT MITCHELL USPTA P1

WHAT MAKES FOR A GREAT TEAM?

WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST MIXED DOUBLES MEMORY?

WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU OFFER TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING PLAYING RECREATIONAL MIXED?

Liezel: A strong female and an even stronger male.

Liezel: Jamie Murray and I played on center court at Wimbledon a few times and that was awesome having the entire crowd pulling for you. Most recently, Bob Bryan and I won the French Open in 2009.

Liezel: To the females, don't be afraid to get hit. It's only a ball. Yell 'yours' a lot. To the guys: compliment your partner – we like it!

Justin: It’s key to have good communication, comfort with your partner and complementary styles of play. Venus had a great serve and return and power was key in her game. It’s tough for another player to measure up to Venus. It’s like having Christie Brinkley or Cindi Crawford for your first girlfriend.

Justin: Winning the Australian Open with Venus and then turning around and winning the French right off the bat. I was in awe of how Venus handled the men’s serves so well, moving into the court and taking it early.

Justin: Have an aggressive mind set right off the bat. You have to look for the middle ball and be all over the net as much as possible.

Murphy: Getting along. They dont call it “mixed troubles” for nothing. Both players better respect each others games or there will be fireworks!

Murphy: Playing with Mary Pierce at the US Open where I wore a microphone during the match. The TV viewer could hear everything we talked about and it wasnt all about tennis or strategy. We talked about favorite foods and favorite movies between points. I thought Mary was cute.

Murphy: Pick a great partner and play a lot of sets together and NEVER blame each other. You win together and lose together. End of story.

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STROKES & STRATEGY | BETWEEN THE EARS

Beware the Underdog YOU ADVANCED TO THE TOP OF THE RANKINGS BY WINNING CONSISTENTLY, so should playing a lower seed in a tournament concern you? If Roger Federer’s loss to Juan Martin Del Potro at the 2009 US Open is any indication, yes.

Sports psychologists say that underdogs tend to perform their best against a stronger player.

Never underestimate the power of the underdog. Time and again, a lower seed ends a competition lifting the trophy while fans and the top seed are left scratching their heads in disbelief. Losing to a lower seeded player happens at every level of play, even to world No. 1 Roger Federer. After Rafael Nadal lost at last year’s Roland Garros Roger Federer was the instant favorite to win the title. “You come out and you always have guys going after you, like Tommy Haas today, like Soderling yesterday. I think it only gives them extra motivation knowing that you’re the guy to beat or they have nothing to lose, because if they lose, it’s a normal result. If they win, it’s an incredible achievement,” said Federer. The Swiss says inexperienced players are risky. “I think everybody who’s young and up and coming is dangerous for the top players just because they’re fearless. Especially because they usually like the big matches, center court, you name it, a night session against the top guys. This is where it’s most dangerous for us. That’s why it’s not always an advantage to be the top guy like I’ve been for so many years,” said Federer. Sports psychologists say that underdogs tend to perform their best against a stronger player.

“Pressure is in the eye of the beholder. As with most competitive situations, the key is to not get caught up in the potential result of the match. Focus on playing tennis,” says mental training coach, Adam Naylor, Ed.D. Federer draws from experience to beat opponents and said consistency is most important. “With age you are able to motivate and stay calm over a longer period of time. I remember when I was coming up I had great wins, but when I reached the quarterfinals and semifinals stage I was already so exhausted from the pressure and from just being around pros and playing them. With the emotions running through me I was done by the quarters or semifinals,” said Federer. Roger said that he eventually learned how to conserve energy. “You don’t have to go crazy after every point. That’s what I used to do. I’d either get angry after every shot or I’d get happy after every shot. I lost a lot of energy like this when I was younger.” Competition and pressure co-exist. If a top seed remains calm and confident in their abilities, says Naylor, then sustaining their top spot and hoisting trophies will be the norm. T – staff

reminders:

underestimate 01Don’t the abilities of the lower seed. Stay focused until 02the the last point of match. Remain calm 03your and confident in skills.

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HEALTH | FITNESS

trends no.

COST-EFFECTIVE GROUP TRAINING: Individuals will scale back on one-to-one personal training sessions and participate in small-group training sessions to save money.

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trends no.

TIME-EFFICIENT WORKOUTS: Boot-camp style workouts and circuit training burn a lot of calories, improve muscular and cardiovascular fitness and appeal to people with a busy schedule looking for a higher-intensity workout.

trends no.

EXERGAMING: Fitness clubs will integrate fitnessbased video games such as Nintendoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wii Sports, Wii Fit and Dancetown into their programming.

top trends no.

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING WORKOUTS: Functional training workouts will increase in variety, including popular suspension training tools such as TRX. The portability and time-efficiency appeal to people looking to stay fit at home, the office, the gym or while traveling.

trends no.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS: Health and fitness clubs are recognizing the need for, and the importance of, hiring trainers who hold high-quality, reputable professional credentials. NCCA-accredited fitness certification is fast becoming the recognized stamp of approval for credentialing quality in the fitness industry.

fitness tr e n d s TIGHTER BUDGETS AND LESS FREE time impact how we exercise. According to the American Council on Exercise, among many fitness trends in the upcoming year, people will look for workouts offering greater results in a shorter workout period.

trends no.

SPECIALTY EXERCISE CLASSES: Ethnic dance, hooping, pole dancing and Zumba will remain popular due in part to the continued success of shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. Additionally, more gyms will offer unique group exercise programs and mind-body activities.

trends no.

FITNESS TRAINING TOOLS: Technology continues to infiltrate the fitness world. More exercises will use tracking and online training and scheduling tools to gauge their progress. Mobile applications will bring fitness on-the-go through iPhone applications and other downloadable programming.

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REPLACEMENT GRIPS BABOLAT NA BABOLAT NATURAL TURAL LEATHER LEATTHER...10.95 LEA ...10.95 BABOLATT SOFT TOUC BABOLA H-BLK . 5.95 TOUCH-BLK BABOLATT SYNTEC-BLK/W BABOLA HT. 5.95 SYNTEC-BLK/WHT DUNLOP HYDRAMAX HYDRAMAX COMFORT COMFORT 4.49 I-TECH ..................... 3.75 GAMMA H HI-TECH GAMMA H HI-TECH I-TECH CONTOUR CONTOUR.... 4.75 I-TECH GEL ............ 4.25 GAMMA H HI-TECH LEAT THER ................... 7.75 GAMMA LEA LEATHER HEAD COMFOR TAC ................. 5.95 HEAD COMFORTAC HEAD H YDROCONTROL ......... 5.50 HEAD HYDROCONTROL HEAD H YDROSORB ................ 5.50 HEAD HYDROSORB HEAD SOFT SOFTAC AC TRACTION ...... 5.40 HEAD PRINCE DURASOFT + ............. 4.95 PRINCE DURA PERF+ / PRO+ 5.95 PRINCE RESI-PRO................... 4.95 WILSON K-ONTROL ................ 5.95 GRIP—BLK/W GRIP—BLK/ WHT... 5.95 WILSON K GRIP—BLK/WHT WILSON PREMIUM LEA LEAT LEATHER THER ... 11.50

VIBRATION VIBRA TION DAMPENERS BABOLAT COSMIC ......... BABOLAT .........2-PK 2-PK 3.50 SHOCK GAMMA S HOCK BUSTER ....... 2.60 GAMMA S SHOCK HOCK BUSTER II.... 3.50 GAMMA RED EYE .................... 2.95 H HEAD EAD LOGO DAMPENER II (2 (2).. ).. 3.50 HEAD SMARTSORB H EAD SMAR TSORB ................. 3.50 PRINCE SILENCER .................. 2.95 SAMPRAS VIBRATION VIBRATION DAMP . 1.75 WILSON PROFEEL PLUS ........ 2.95 SHOCK WILSON S HOCK TRAP............ 3.25 WILSON VIBRA FUN ................ 2.95

OTHER ACCESSORIES ADVANT ADVANTAGE ADVANT ANTAGE AGE TENNIS GLOVES ...... 9.95 BABOLATT ELASTO CROSS ..... 6.95 BABOLA BABOLATT SUPER TTAPE........... BABOLA APE........... 3.95 BUMPER GUARDS/GROMMETS . CALL GAMMA GUARD TTAPE: APE: 1” X 25’ OR 1.5” X 15”......... 15”......... 3.50 HEAD H EAD PROTECTION TTAPE—16’ APE—16’ ... 3.95 LEAD X 72” .......... 2.75 D TAPE—1/4” — LEAD D TAPE—1/2” — X 36” .......... 2.95 D TAPE POWER LEAD W STRIPS (6) . 2.95 ROSIN BAG RO NB G .............................. 2.40 SOLID WHITE W HEAD OR WRIST W BAND .. 1.50 SOLID WHITE W DBL WRIST W BAND (2) . 1.95 SPEEDTRAC D C X SPEED D GUN . 139.95 STRING R NG A LINGS—COLORS NG —CO OR ... 2.95 STRING R NG TENSION N ON TESTER R ... 18.95 STRING R NG SAVERS R DELUXE D U ....... 5.25 TENNIS NN BALL B SAVERS R ............ 7.95 TENNIS NN SCORE KEEP W WATCH .. 39.95

TENNIS COUR COURT T EQUIPMENT NETS/ACCESSORIES EDWARDS 40 L. EDWARDS L.S. S. NET ....... 162.95 EDWARDS EDW ARDS 30 L.S. NET ....... 142.95 CENTER STRAP ....................... 6.95 SINGLE STICKS ..................... 19.95 TENNIS NET H HEIGHT EIGHT CHECK CHECK . 3.25 WILSON ROY ROYALE ALE NET ......... 189.95 WIL. SUPER DELUXE NET .. 169.95

COURT COUR T MAINTENANCE ROL-DRI MASTER: COURTT DR COUR DRYER YER ................... 49.95 REPLACEMENT ROLLER... 26.95 ROL-DRI SEAMLESS: COURTT DR COUR DRYER YER ................... 48.95 REPLACE MENT ROLLER... 25.95 REPLACEMENT SQUEEGE (36”) ...................... 74.95 SQUEEGENIE (POR TABLE).... 15.95 (PORTABLE).... TIDI-COURTT TRA TIDI-COUR TRAYY & BASKET BASKET...37.95 ... 37.95 TIDI-COURT TIDI-COURT BASKET ONL ONLY Y .. 21.95

MISCELLANEOUS REBOUND NET—9’ X 7’ ...... 139.95 TENNIS COURT COURT SCORE KEEPER.....39.95 ..... 39.95 TENNIS COUR COURTT SCOR SCOR-POST -POST.. 62.95

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TOURNAMENT 401 .............. 739.95 GAMMA ASTERISK SPIN—16 .............. 13.95 ASTERISK TOUR—16 / 17 .... 16.95 GUT II ........................................ 5.25 DURA BLAST—16 .................... 3.95 DURA SPIN ............................... 5.40 HYBRID H YBRID ZO TOUR/TNT 2 TOUR . 13.95 INFINITY—15L / 16 / 18........... 18........... 9.45 LIVE WIRE—16 / 17 ............... 10.95 LIVE WIRE XP—16 / 17 ......... 13.50 MARAT MARA THON DPC—16 .............. 6.95 MARATHON POWER PLAY—18 PLAY—18 ................... 6.50 PRODIGY—16 ......................... 11.95 PRODIGY—16......................... PROFESSIONAL—16/17/18 ... 19.95 REVELATION—16 REVELA TION—16 / 17 ............. 7.25 SYN GUT—15 / 16 / 17 ................ 3.50 SYN GUT W/ WEARGUARD-16/17 3.50 TNT—16 / 17 ............................ 9.95 TNT 2—15L / 16 / 17 / 18 ....... 9.95 TNT 2 PRO PLUS—17L ......... 12.95 TNT 2 TOUR—16 / 17 ............ 12.00 ZO—ALL MODELS ................. CALL WILSON HYBRID CHAMPIONS C HAMPIONS CHOICE CHOICE H YBRID. 28.95 HYPERLAST—15 H YPERLAST—15 ...................... 8.50 HYPERLAST H YPERLAST SPIN—19 ............ 8.50 HOLLOW H OLLOW CORE—16 .............. 12.95 HOLLOW H OLLOW CORE PRO—17 ..... 12.95 K GUT—16 / 17 ...................... 16.95 K GUT PRO—16 / 17 ............. 16.95 NXT—16 NXT —16 / 17 ............................... ...............................15.95 15.95 NXT DUO II ............................. 15.95 NXT DUO H YBRID—17 / 16 .. 12.95 HYBRID—17 NXT MAX—16......................... 17.95 NXT OS—16L ......................... 17.95 NXT TOUR—16 / 17 / 18 ....... 17.95 PRO DUO................................ 14.95 SENSATION—16 SENSA TION—16 / 17 ............... 7.95 DUO-HYBRID SENSATION SENSA TION DUOHYBRID 17/16 8.95 STAMINA—16 / 17 ................... 3.79 STAMINA—16 SYN GUT EXTREME—16 / 17 . 3.50 ULTIMA UL TIMATE TIMA TE DUO HYBRID HYBRID ....... 20.95 ULTIMATE TECNIFIBRE BLACK CODE—16 / 17 / 18 18....... ....... 12.00 MULTIFEEL—16 MUL TIFEEL—16 / 17 ................ 9.50 NRG 2 SPL—16 / 17 / 18 ...... 12.95 PRO REDCODE—16 / 17....... 11.50 X-ONE BIP HASE—16 / 17 ..... 14.75 BIPHASE—16

PRINCE EXP—16/17 HYBRID H YBRID POWER EXP —16/17 .. 13.00 HYBRID H YBRID SPIN EXP ................... 13.00 HYBRID H YBRID SPIN 3D ..................... 10.00 LIGHTNING XX—16 / 17 .......... 5.50 LIGHTNING NATURAL NA TURAL GUT—16 / 17 ........ 35.00 POLY POL Y EXP—16 / 17 / 18 ........ 12.00 POLY POL Y SPIN 3D—16L .............. 11.00 PREMIER LT—16 LT—16 / 17 / 18 .... 14.00 PREMIER W W// SOFTFLEX-16/17 SOFTFLEX-16/17 10.50 PRO BLEND BLEND—16 DURA........... —16 DURA ........... 9.50 RECOIL—16............................ 16.00 SYN GUT DURA—16 / 17 ......... 4.25 SYN GUT MUL MULTIFILAMENT MULTIFILAMENT-16/17 TIFILAMENT-16/17 TIFILAMENT -16/17 7.50 SYN GUT ORIGINAL—16 ORIGINAL—16 / 17 . 3.75 SYN GUT POL POLY Y BLEND—16 ... 4.25 TOPSPIN—15 DURA ................ 5.85 TOPSPIN PLUS—16................. 5.85 TOUR—16 / 17 ......................... 6.50 TOUR BLEND—16.................... 8.95 TOURNAMENT NYLON ............ 1.45 TOURNAMENT POLY—16/17 POLY—16/17 .. 4.75 TWISTED................................... 9.00 BABOLAT BABOLA T ALL HYBRIDS HYBRIDS A AVAILABLE VAILABLE..... CALL ADDICTION—16 / 17 ............. 10.95 DURALAST—16 / 17 ................ 7.95 N.VY—16 / 17 ........................... 6.95 PRO H HURRICANE—16 URRICANE—16 / 17 / 18 .. 10.95 PRO H HURRICANE URRICANE TOUR—16/17 . 14.95 REVENGE—16 / 17 ................ 16.95 SYN GUT—16 / 17 ................... 3.75 TONIC + BALL FEEL .............. 32.95 VS TEAM—17 ......................... 42.95 VS TOUC TOUCH—15L H—15L / 16............. 42.95 XCEL—16 / 17 ........................ 17.95 XCEL POWER—16 / 17 ......... 19.95 LUXILON ACE—18.................................. 13.00 ADRENALINE—16L/16/17........ 9.95 ROUGH—16 ALU POWER / ROUG H—16 .. 15.95 ALU POWER 123 FLOURO-17... 16.95 ALU POWER 127 SPIN—16 ...... 15.95 M2 PRO 125 OR PLUS 130 ... 17.95 H—16 ....... 12.50 ORIGINAL / ROUG ROUGH—16 TIMO—17 / 17L ...................... 13.50 XP 125—16 L.......................... 11.75 MONOTEC SUPERSENSE-16 16.95

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JR. TENNIS RACQUETS ADIDAS BARRICADE JUNIOR ............. 70.00 BABOLAT BABOLA T AEROPRO DRIVE ................. 104.00 NADAL JR—19, 21 ................. 24.95 NADAL JR—23, 25, 26........... 29.95 PURE UR DR DRIVE RODDICK RODD CK JR R . 104.00 DUNLOP JAMES M B BLAKE K 21, 23, 25...... 19.95 HEAD AGASSI G 21, 23, 25 25.................. .................. 17.95 EXTREME JUNIOR ................. 88.95 MICROGEL PRESTIGE 26 ..... 68.95 RADICAL 19, 21, 23, 25 ......... 19.95 RADICAL COMP 25 ............... 36.95 RADICAL JUNIOR 26 ............. 54.95 STEFFI 21 ............................... 17.95 STEFFI 25 ............................... 14.95 YOUTEK SPEED JUNIOR ...... 89.00 PRINCE 03 BLACK 26+ ........................ 69.95 03 HYBRID HYBRID IGNITE 26+ ......... 69.95 03 HYBRID HYBRID SHARAPOVA SHARAPOV ARAPOVA A 26+ 69.95 EX03 GRAP GRAPHITE HITE 26+ ............. 84.95 EX03 REBEL 26 ...................... 79.95 AIRO ACE 23 OR 25 .............. 29.95 AIRO REBEL TOUR 19,21,23,25 . 20.95 AIRO S SHARAPOVA HARAPOV ARAPOVA A 23, 25 ..... 29.95 AIRO RO TEAM M MARIA M 19,21,23,25 . 20.95 IGNITE GN 25 OR 26 .................... 59.95 WILSON W LSON BLADE B D 25 ............................... 31.95 BLADE B D 26 ............................... 39.95 FEDERER D R R 19, 21, 23 OR 25 .. 19.95 FEDERER D R R GR GRAPHITE H 26 ....... 39.95 RO 25 OR 26 BLX B ................ 79.95 PRO SIX-ONE ON 25 OR 26 B BLX......... 89.95 VENUS/SERENA NU R N 21, 23, 25 ... 19.95

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JUNIOR / QUICK STAR START ST ART BALLS DUNLOP SPEED (FOAM) ........................ ........................2.75 2.75 GAMMA 1212-PACKS PACKS QUICK KIDS 60 (2.5”) ........... ...........12.95 12.95 QUICK KIDS 1 (3.25”) ........... 26.95 ...........26.95 QUICK QU CK K KIDS D 2 (2.75”) ...........12.95 R O U ON FOAM O M (3.5”) ...26.95 REVOLUTION PRINCE PR NCE PLAY & STAY: 1 O OR 2 (LESS SPEED) ...3.50 C CAN N 3 (FOAM O M BALL) ...............4.95 C CAN N M N TENNIS NN BALLS B K 11.95 MINI ..12-PK PRO PENN TT.I.P. .I.P.. 1 (FOAM) .............. 3-PK .I.P K 5.50 TT.I.P. .I.P.. 2 (SOFT) ............... 3-PK .I.P K 3.50 WILSON W LSON EZ P PACE ACE ..................... 12-PK K 6.95 E Z PLA PLAY Y ...................... 12-PK K 9.95 EZ EZ H IT FOAM .............. 6-PK K 11.95 HIT STAR ST ARTER EASY B BALLS 3-PK K 2.99 STARTER STARTER STAR ST ARTER GAME B BALLS 3-PK K 2.99

COURT COURT EQU EQUIPMENT PMENT FIRST R SET K KIT: N CC OR NET & ACCESSORIES.....154.95 6” TARGET RG CONE CON ...................2.95 9” TARGET RG CONE CON ...................3.95 RAINBOW R NBOW SPOTS O (SET O OF 6) 21.95

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ELITE ................................... 1089.00 ELITE FREEDOM .................. 799.00

WITH ELITE PREMIUM FAST CHARGER & FAST WIRELESS REMOTE: ELITE 2................................ 2................................ 1697.00 ELITE 3................................ 3................................ 1947.00 ELITE GRAND SLAM IV ..... 2348.00 ELITE GRAND SLAM V ...... 2648.00

TENNIS BAGS & BACK PACKS PACKS HEAD ATP: A TP: BACK P ACK ........................ 29.95 PACK COMBI................................. 34.95 PRO ..................................... 27.95 SUPERCOMBI..................... SUPERCOMBI ..................... 39.95 ATP TP 2010—RED OR TEAL: A COMBI................................. 39.95 PRO ..................................... 29.95 DJOKOVIC: PACK BACK P ACK ........................ 49.95 COMBI................................. 64.95 MONSTER COMBI.............. 74.95 SE MONSTER COMBI ........ 79.95 EXTREME: PACK BACK P ACK OR PRO ........ 39.95 COMBI................................. 49.95 SUPERCOMBI..................... SUPERCOMBI ..................... 54.95 TENNIS ................................ 59.95 PRESTIGE LE BACK PPACK ACK ......... 47.95 PRESTIGE LE MONSTERCOMBI MONSTERCOMBI . 74.95 RADICAL: BACK P ACK ........................ 29.95 PACK COMBI................................. 39.95 SUPERCOMBI SUPERCOMBI..................... ..................... 44.95 TENNIS ................................ 49.95 TOUR TEAM: BACK P ACK ........................ 46.95 PACK COMBI................................. 59.95 MONSTER COMBI.............. 69.95 TENNIS ................................ 64.95 TRAVEL TRA VEL ............................... 74.95

PRINCE CONTEMPO LITE: BACK P ACK OR TRIPLE .... 39.95 PACK TOTE ................................... 34.95 EXO3: BACK P PACK ACK ........................ 46.95 6-PACK 6-P ACK ................................ 54.95 12-PACK 12-P ACK .............................. 79.95 TRIPLE ................................ 39.95 H IBISCUS TOTE ..................... 29.95 HIBISCUS INSPIRATION: INSPIRA TION: BACK P ACK / TRIPLE ........ 29.95 PACK 6-PACK 6-P ACK ................................ 39.95 TOTE ................................... 26.95 PREMIER R M R TOTE O ...................... 39.95 PRO RO TEAM M 100: B CK PACK—WHITE CK—WH ......... 24.95 BACK DU DUFFLE—WHITE —WH ................ 39.95 R —GR N OR WHT WH CALL C TRIPLE—GREEN RACQUET R CQU PACK—BLK CK—B K OR PINK: NK B CK PACK CK (HOLDS HO D 3) ..... 34.95 BACK R R —GR N ........ 29.95 RALLY TRIPLE—GREEN H R O 09 6-PACK CK ....... 62.95 SHARAPOVA H R O 09 TRIPLE R SHARAPOVA ........ 46.95 NG R CQU CO R ..... 9.95 SINGLE RACQUET COVER TEAM M TRIPLE R ......................... 29.95 OUR TEAM: M TOUR B BACK CK PACK CK ........................ 59.00 CK ................................ 69.00 6-PACK CK .............................. 89.00 12-PACK RO DUFFLE DU PRO ...................... 69.00 TRIPLE R ................................ 49.00 W H DU WHEEL DUFFLE ................. 89.00 TRIPLE—ROYAL/WHITE R —RO WH ........ 14.95 O VOLLEY: B CK PACK CK / TRIPLE R BACK ........ 29.95 CK ................................ 39.95 6-PACK ADIDAS AD DAS BARRICADE: B RR C D R CQU ........................49.95 6-RACQUET TOUR OUR RACQUET CQU BACK C PK.36.95 OUR 3-RACQUET R CQU .............32.95 TOUR TOUR OUR 6-RACQUET R CQU .............49.95 SACK CK PACKS.......................... CK CALL C R K R MEDIUM M D UM DU STRIKER DUFFLE .. 27.95 STRIKER R K R LARGE RG DU DUFFLE ..... 35.95

WILSON ADVANTAGE ADV ADVANT ANTAGE ANT AGE TRIPLE.............. 19.95 AUSTRALIAN OPEN: BACK P PACK ACK ........................ 60.00 6-PACK ................................ 70.00 6-PACK TRIPLE ................................ 50.00 BLX CLUB: BACK P PACK ACK ........................ 41.95 DUFFLE ............................... 54.95 PREMIUM RACQUET ......... 60.00 BLX TEAM: BACK P PACK ACK ........................ 41.95 3-PACK 3-PACK ................................ 40.00 6-PACK 6-PACK ................................ 45.00 DUFFLE ............................... 49.95 TRIPLE ................................ 31.95 BLX TOUR: 6 PLUS ................................ 65.00 DUFFLE ............................... 59.95 FEDERER SUPER 6............ 6............ 90.00 SUPER 6 ............................. 75.00 TRAVELER........................... TRAVELER TRA VELER........................... 79.95 HOPE: H OPE: BACK P PACK ACK ........................ 29.95 TRIPLE ................................ 27.95 ECO PRO TOUR: BACK P PACK ACK ........................ CALL 6-PACK 6-PACK ................................ CALL SUPER 6 ............................. CALL PAC PERFECT P AC 2010: PACK BACK P ACK ........................ 39.95 TOTE ................................... 29.95 PRO ST STAFF AFF ‘10: PACK BACK P ACK ........................ 29.95 6-PACK 6-P ACK ................................ 37.95 SUPER 6 ............................. 41.95 TRIPLE ................................ 29.95 U.S. OPEN: PACK BACK P ACK ........................ 35.95 6-PACK 6-P ACK ................................ 39.95 TRIPLE ................................ 31.95 PREMIUM BACK PACK PACK ..... 50.00 PACK PREMIUM 6 P ACK ............. 55.00 PREMIUM SUPER 6 ........... 65.00 PREMIUM TRIPLE .............. 40.00 BABOLAT BABOLA T AERO: B CK PACK CK ........................ 59.95 BACK 6-RACKET R CK ........................... 74.95 R CK ........................... 79.95 9-RACKET 12-RACKET R CK ......................... 84.95 C UB—B U / R D / YELLOW: OW CLUB—BLUE RED B BACK CK PACK CK ........................ 34.95 R CK ........................... 34.95 3-RACKET 6-RACKET R CK ........................... 39.95 R CK ......................... 49.95 12-RACKET TOURNAMENT—BLUE....... OURN M N —B U 54.95 RO TEAM: M PRO BACK B CK PACK CK ........................ 39.95 R CK ........................... 34.95 3-RACKET R CK ........................... 44.95 6-RACKET R CK ........................... 49.95 9-RACKET R CK ......................... 59.95 12-RACKET R TRAVEL ............................... 74.95 M—B CK B U R D TEAM—BLACK, BLUE, RED: B CK PACK CK ........................ 49.95 BACK R CK ........................... 44.95 3-RACKET R CK ........................... 54.95 6-RACKET R CK ........................... 64.95 9-RACKET R CK ......................... 74.95 12-RACKET COM ON—B CK .... 59.95 COMPETITION—BLACK CQU H O D R X6 ...... 74.95 YR RACQUET HOLDER NG .................................. 49.95 Y SLING NN ................................ 74.95 Y TENNIS DUNLOP AEROGEL ROG 4D D BACK B CK PACK.... CK 39.00 ROG 4D D 6-PACK CK ........... 59.00 AEROGEL AEROGEL ROG 4D D 10-PACK CK ......... 69.00 ROG 6-PACK—PINK CK— NK ..... 39.95 AEROGEL

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AIRFLOW 3 OR 5 CB............ 99.95 AIRFLOW 7 CB....................... 99.95 CROSSBOW 2 OR 4 ............ 109.95 CROSSBOW 6 ...................... 119.95 LIQUIDMETAL LIQUIDMET AL 4...................... 4...................... 64.95 LIQUIDMETAL LIQUIDMET AL 8...................... 8...................... 74.95 LIQUIDMETAL LIQUIDMET AL INSTINCT ....... 69.95 LIQUIDMETAL LIQUIDMET AL: LIQUIDMETAL: RADICAL—MID+/OVER...... 69.95 METALLIX MET ALLIX 4 ............................ 74.95 METALLIX MET ALLIX 6 ............................ 89.95 PCT SPEED ............................ 49.95

NEW BLX SERIES: CIRRUS ONE—118 ........... 269.00 WAVE—105 CORAL W AVE—105.......... 149.00 KHAMSIN FIVE—108 ........ 229.00 PRO OPEN—100 .............. 179.00 FX—103......... PRO TEAM FX—103 ......... 179.00 PRO TOUR—96 ................ 179.00 SIX-ONE—95 (16X18) ....... 199.00 SIX-ONE—95 (18X20) ....... 199.00 SIX-ONE LITE—102 .......... 179.00 SIX-ONE TEAM—95 ......... 199.00 SIX-ONE TOUR—90 ......... 199.00 SURGE—100..................... 169.00 TIDAL W AVE—105 ............ 149.00 WAVE—105 TOUR—95 ......................... 189.00 FEDERER—110 ...................... 27.95 H1 OUTER EDGE—135........ 104.95 HYPER HAMMER 4.3—110 ... 84.95 HYPER SLEDGE HAM 2.0 ... 114.95 K BLADE-98 OR TEAM-104 199.00 K BLADE TOUR—93 ............ 199.00 K BOLD—100 ......................... 99.00 COURT—100....................... 79.95 K COURT—100 K THREE FX—115................ 249.00 K FIERCE FX—105............... 129.00 —107 ................. 229.00 K FOUR FX FX—107 K FORCE HYBRID—105 ........ 69.95 K OBRA TEAM FX—100 ...... 199.00 K OBRA TOUR—100 ............ 189.00 STAFF—88 ............... 199.00 K PRO STAFF—88 K SIX-ONE—95 (16X18) ........ 149.00 K SIX-ONE—95 (18X20) ....... 149.00 K SIX-ONE TEAM—95 ......... 129.00 K SIX-ONE TOUR—90 ......... 149.00 K STING—105 ........................ 74.95 K STRIKE—103 ...................... 79.95 K TOUR—95 ......................... 119.00 K TOUR TEAM FX—102 ...... 189.00 K ZEN TEAM FX—103 ......... 179.00 nCODE n3—113 n3—113 ..................... 89.95 nCODE nCODE nPRO OPEN-100....... 89.95 nCODE nTOUR—95 ............... 69.95 nCODE nTOUR TWO—95 ...... 79.95 U.S. OPEN—103 ..................... 35.95

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MICROGEL: EXTREME 09 09..................... ..................... 179.95 EXTREME PRO 09............ 179.95 EXTREME TEAM 09 ......... 169.95 INSTINCT ............................ 89.95 MOJO .................................. 79.95 MONSTER ........................... 89.95 PRESTIGE—MID/MID+ .... 179.95 PRESTIGE PRO ................ 179.95 RADICAL—MID+/OVER...... 89.95 RADICAL TEAM—102 ........ 89.95 RAPTOR—MID+/OVER ...... CALL YOUTEK: PRESTIGE—MID/MID+ .... 199.95 PRESTIGE PRO ................ 199.95 RADICAL—MID+/OVER.... 189.95 RADICAL PRO .................. 189.95 RADICAL LITE .................. 179.95 SPEED—MID+ .................. 199.95 SPEED ELITE OR LITE..... 189.95 SPEED PRO ...................... 199.95 TTII RADICAL ELITE.................. ELITE.................. 39.95 TTII S5 COMFORT COMFORT ZONE ......... 59.95 TTII S6 ........................................ 64.95

PRINCE PRIN CE EXO3 BLACK—100 .............. 199.00 EXO3 BLACK TEAM—100 ... 179.00 EXO3 BLUE—110 ................. 259.00 EXO3 GRAPHITE—93 / 100 199.00 EXO3 HYBRID—110 ............. 149.00 EXO3 HYBRID—104 ............. 129.00 EXO3 HYBRID—100 ............... 99.00 EXO3 IGNITE—95................. 189.00 EXO3 IGNITE TEAM—95 ..... 169.00 EXO3 REBEL—95................. 189.00 EXO3 REBEL TEAM—95 ..... 169.00 EXO3 RED—105 ................... 239.00 EXO3 SIL SILVER—118 VER—118 .............. 279.00 EXO3 WHITE—100 ............... 179.00 03 BLUE—OVER .................... 92.95 03 RED—MID+ ....................... 99.95 03 SILVER—OVER SILVER—OVER .................. 99.95 03 SPEEDPORT SPEEDPORT BLACK ...... 199.00 03 WHITE—MID+ ................. 104.95 03 HYBRID: HORNET—MID+/OVER ...... 99.00 HORNET—MID+/OVER SHARK—MID+/OVER ......... 79.95 SHARK—MID+/OVER SPECTRUM—OVER ........... 64.95 AIR DRIVE—OVER ................. 59.95 AIRO IGNITE—MIDPLUS ....... 59.95 AIRO MARIA TI—OVER ......... 39.95 AIRO THIUNDER—MIDPLUS 49.95 AIRO WINNER—OVER ........... 39.95 OZONE ONE—OVER+............ ONE—OVER+............ 99.00 OZONE FOUR—OVER ........... 99.00 OZONE PRO TOUR—MID+ ... CALL OZONE SEVEN—MIDPLUS+ . 99.00 OZONE TOUR—MID+ .......... 179.00 SHARK DB—OVER ................ 64.95 THUNDER RIP—OVER........... 79.95 TRIPLE THREA THREAT T: THREAT: BANDIT—OVER .................. 59.95 CLOUD—OVER ................... 59.95 HORNET TUNGSTEN-OVER 69.95 SCREAM—110 SCREAM—110 .................... 49.95

VOLKL V OLKL C-10 PRO 98 2008 ............... 139.95 POWER BRIDGE-ALL MODELS . CALL QUANTUM SCORCHER-102 . 99.00 V1 CLASSIC ............................ CALL

PAIR AIR BABOLA W/ PURCHASE OF BABOLAT BABOLAT RACQUET AND P BABOLATT SHOES FEB. 15-MAY 15-MAY 1, 2010 AERO—112 .................................. 125.00 AERO STORM/ STORM/STORM STORM TOUR 159.00 AERO STORM GT/TOUR GT 185.00 AERO STRIKE ........................ 129.00 AEROPRO DRIVE COR CORTEX TEX / + .. 175.00 AEROPRO DRIVE GT /GT + .. 189.00 AEROPRO LITE GT ................ 179.00 AEROPRO TEAM GT .............. 185.00 DRIVE Z—110 ....................... 119.00 DRIVE Z—118 ....................... 129.00 DRIVE Z 09 LITE .................. 169.00 DRIVE Z 09—105.................. 09—105.................. 179.00 DRIVE Z 09—110.................. 09—110.................. 199.00 DRIVE Z 09—118.................. 09—118.................. 209.00 E-SENSE COMP—100 ........... 99.00 E-SENSE LITE—100 ............... 89.00

PURE DRIVE CORTEX CORTEX / + ... 159.00 PURE DRIVE RODDICK / + . 159.00 PURE DRIVE GT / GT + ....... 185.00 PURE DRIVE GT-107 GT-107 / LITE. 185.00 PURE DRIVE GT RODDICK .. 189.00 PURE DRIVE GT RODDICK +189.00 PURE STORM / STORM LLTD TD 129.00 TD GT 179.00 PURE STORM GT / LLTD PURE STORM TOUR / + ..... 129.00 PURE STORM TOUR GT / + 179.00 Y 112 LLTD TD ............................. 249.00 Y 112 RSG OR STD ............. 229.00 Y 118 RSG OR STD ............. 239.00 XS—102 OR 105 .................. 109.00 XS 2010—102 ....................... 119.00 XS 2010—109 ....................... 129.00

PRO KENNEX KINETIC:: KINETIC PSE............ IONIC 5 OR 5 PSE ............ 149.00 IONIC 55X X ........................... 149.00 10............................ IONIC 10 ............................ 139.00 IONIC 15 OR 15 PSE........ PSE........ 149.00 PSE........ IONIC 20 OR 20 PSE ........ 159.00 30............................ IONIC 30 ............................ 179.00

KINETIC: PRO 5G OR 7G................. 119.00 PRO 15G ........................... 109.95 SQ LIMITED ...................... 199.00 TYPE C—93 C—93 REDONDO ... 119.00 TYPE C—98 REDONDO ... 129.00 98....... BLACK ACE—93 OR 98 ....... 149.00

MEN’S * 547 ................... D D.......... .......... 4E ... 44.95 * 548 ................... D .......... 4E ... 54.95 D.......... * 654 ................... D .......... 4E ... 53.95 D.......... * 655 ................... D E ... CALL D.... EE .. 44E * 803 ............. B .. D.. D.. EE .. 4E ... CALL D.. EE .......... CALL 900 ................... D.. D.. EE .. 4E ... 89.95 1004 BLACK.... D.. D.. EE .. 4E ... 95.95 1004 WHITE .... D.. LADIES’ * 654 ..................... B .D .D ........... 49.95 * 655 ............. AA .. B .D .D ........... CALL * 782 ..................... B .D .D ........... 59.95 * 803 ............. AA .. B ..D D EE .... CALL 900 ..................... B ..D D ........... CALL 1004 COLORS AA .. B .D .D ........... 95.95

* DEDICATE—M/L DEDICATE—M/L ............. .............CALL CALL * CHALLENGER 7—M/L ........ CALL * DEDICATE—MEN DEDICATE—MEN & LADIES CALL ENCOURAGE—MEN............ CALL * ENCOURAGE—MEN............ * GAME 2—MEN & LADIES ... CALL 2—M/L.......... CALL * RESOLUTION 2—M/L..........

BABOLAT B ABOLA OLAT T DRIVE LADY ......................... 70.00 * PROPULSE 2—MEN.......... 109.00 * PROPULSE 2—LADIES ..... 104.00 COURT 3-MEN .. 49.95 PURE ALL COURT TEAM ALL CT REVERSE-M 89.00 * TEAM ALL COUR COURTT 4—M .... 89.00 CLAY Y COURT COURT 4—M .. 89.00 TEAM CLA * TEAM LADY 3 ...................... 85.00

K-SWISS APPROACH—MEN .............. 59.95 CLASSIC LUXUR LUXURYY EDITION EDITION-M -M . 64.95 CLASSIC LUXUR LUXURYY EDITION EDITION-L -L .. 59.95 * DEFIER DS—MEN/LADIES . 94.99 DEFIER RS—M/L ................. 79.99 DEFIER M MII SOUL TECH-M/L .109.99 . 109.99 GRANCOURT—M/L GRANCOUR T—M/L ............. 39.95 GLACIATOR GLACIA TOR IV—M/L ......... 104.99 GLACIATOR SCD—M/L ....... 84.99 GLACIATOR K-FORCE—MEN & LADIES . 59.95 SPEEDSTER-MEN/LADIES . 74.99 STABILOR ST ABILOR SLS—M/L........... SLS—M/L........... 89.99 ULTRASCENDOR—M/L ULTRASCENDOR—M/L ......... 74.99 ULTRASCENDOR-MID-M/L ULTRASCENDOR-MID-M/L .... 79.99

YONEX

UNDER ARMOUR

NEW B BALANCE ALANCE

AMBITION STR 4—M/L ....... CALL BARRICADE 2—M/L ............ CALL BARRICADE 2—MID—MEN 79.95 * BARRICADE 5—ALL COLORS: MEN-PREVIOUS SEASON.. SEASON.. CALL MEN-CURRENT SEASON 109.95 LADIES-PREVIOUS SEASON CALL LADIES-CURRENT SEASON 104.95 C.Y.D. C.Y.D. REFLEX—M/L ........... 84.95 FEATHER 4—MEN... CALL CLIMA FEATHER CLIMA FEA FEATHER THER ADILIBRIA-L 89.95 * CLIMA GENIUS: MEN-PREVIOUS MEN -PREVIOUS SEASON . CALL MEN-CURRENT MEN-CURRENT SEASON 114.95 * CLIMA GENIUS 2—MEN ... 114.95 CLIMA IVY 3—LADIES ........ CALL COURT COURT ADILIBRIA-LADIES. 44.95 COURT COURT EDGE—MEN........... 44.95 NASTASE NASTASE MILLENNIUM-M . 46.95 PULSE—MEN....................... 74.95 PULSE ADILIBRIA—LADIES 74.95 ROD LA LAVER—MEN VER—MEN ................. 51.95 STAN ST AN SMITH—MEN............. 49.95 TIRAND 3—COLORS—M/L . CALL

EXCLUSIVE EX CLUSIVE

M-FIL 600—SALE ................... 49.95 AEROGEL 4D 100 ................ 179.00 AEROGEL 4D 200/200 TOUR 179.00 AEROGEL 4D 300/300 TOUR 179.00 AEROGEL 4D 500/500 TOUR 159.00 AEROGEL 4D 300/500 LITE 149.00 AEROGEL 4D 700 ................ 199.00 AEROGEL 4D 5-FIFTY LITE 159.00 AEROGEL 4D SUPERLITE ... 159.00 AEROGEL 200 / 300 .............. 79.00 AEROGEL 500 / 500 TOUR ..... 74.95 AEROGEL 600 / 800 / 1000 . 129.00

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ASICS—GEL ASI CS—GEL

DUNLOP

RDIS 100—93 OR 98 ........... 179.00 RDIS 300—100 ..................... 169.00 RDS 001-90/98 (NO COVERS).. COVERS).. 89.00 RDS 002 / 002 TOUR—98 ... 149.00 RDS 003—100 (NO COVERS)... 89.00 RQ IS 1 TOUR—95 ................ 109.00 RQIS RQIS 1 TOUR LITE—95 ......... 99.00 RQIS 1 TOUR XL: COMP—95 ........................ 149.00 COMP LITE—95................ LITE—95................ 179.00 TEAM LITE—100 .............. 179.00 RQ IS 2 TOUR ....................... 169.00 RQIS RQIS 10—102 ....................... 119.00 RQIS 50—105 ......................... 89.00 RQS 9—102 ............................ 99.00 S-FIT 1—100......................... 199.00 S-FIT 1 LIGHT—100 ............. 199.00 S-FIT 3—105......................... 209.00 S-FIT 5—112......................... 219.00

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WILSON ADVANTAGE ADVANT ADV ANTAGE ANT AGE CT 4—M/L ...........32.95 ........... 32.95 HOPE—LADIES .................... 39.95 HOPE INTRIGUE—LADIES.. 58.95 FURY—M/L PRO STAFF STAFF FUR Y—M/L ..... 49.95 PRO STAFF STAFF LEA LEATHER-M/L THER-M/L . 50.00 PRO STAFF STAFF MESH—MEN ... 42.95 PRO STAFF STAFF OPEN—M/L ..... 59.95 * TOUR 2—MEN ..................... 59.95 TOUR SPIN—COLORS-M/L 90.00 TOUR STRIKE—MEN .......... 80.00 TOUR VISION—M/L ........... 100.00 * TRANCE STRIKE—MEN ...... 90.00

HOPPERS GOLD HI RISE (75) .............. 34.95 GOLD PRO (85) ................... 37.95 HI RISE (75) ......................... 24.95 HOPPETTE (50) ................... 18.95 PRO (85)............................... 26.95 PRO PLUS (110) .................. 30.95 RISETTE (50)........................ 22.95 ROLLER HOPPER (150) .... 189.95 WHOPPER (140) .................. 33.95 HOP-A-RAZZI W/ WHEELS: CLASSIC (90) ................... 49.95 JUNIOR (65) ..................... 69.95 PRO (125) ......................... 99.95

C CARTS ARTS EZ TRAVEL TRAVEL (150 BALLS) BALLS) .. 119.95 TRAVEL TRA VEL (220 BALLS) ........ 174.95 BRUTE TEACH (325 BALLS) .. 159.95 ON-COUR T/OFF-COURT: ON-COURT/OFF-COURT: COACH’S (250) .............. 163.95 DELUXE CLUB (325) ..... 173.95 MINI COACH’S (150) ..... 133.95 SPECIAL! SPE CIAL! WILSON HOPE 75 BALL PICK-UP ............ ............14.95 14.95 TENNIS BALL TUBE 18 BALLS ............................ 22.95

JUNIOR TENNIS SHOES ADIDAS BARRICADE 5-COLORS CALL ADIDAS TIRAND 3 ................. CALL ASICS GEL RESOLUTION 2 .. 47.95 BABOLATT PROPULSE 2 ........ 59.95 BABOLA BABOLATT TEAM ALL CT 4 .... 49.00 BABOLA BABOLATT TEAM REVERSE ... 49.95 BABOLA HEAD PRESTIGE PRO ........... 59.95 K-SWISS OPTIMUM 2 ........... 39.95 LOTTO RAPTOR ULTRA ULTRA ........ 55.95 NEW BALANCE 655 ............... 47.95 WILSON ADV ADVANT ADVANTAGE ANTAGE CT 4... 26.95 WILSON TOUR VISION .......... 48.95 WILSON TRANCE IMP IMPACT ACT .... 39.95

CHAMPIONSHIP C HAMPIONSHIP DUNLOP SURFACE SURF ALL SURFA ACE OR HARD COURT COURT 12 C ANS 26.98 CANS CANS 24 C ANS 51.50 ALTITUDE HIGH HI GH ALTITUDE ANS 13.98 6C CANS SURFACE ALL SURFACE CAN 4 PER CAN CANS ANS 35.98 12 C

PENN REG./HEA REG./HEAVY ./HEAV VY DUTY 12 CANS CANS 28.50 24 CANS CANS 55.98 HIGH ALTITUDE ALTITUDE HIGH CANS ANS 14.98 6C PINK X-DUTY CANS 4C ANS 12.75

WILSON REGULAR RE GULAR 24 C CANS ANS 55.98 SPECIAL! SPE CIAL! X-DUTY 24 CANS CANS 53.98 HIGH ALTITUDE HIGH ALTITUDE CANS ANS 15.50 6C

PRACTICE PRA CTICE WILSON ....... .......48.98 48.98 DUNLOP ...... 46.98 ......46.98 COA PENN COACH OAC CH ..44.98 ..44.98 PENN XXX ...39.98 XXX ... 39.98

PRINCE PRIN CE

PREMIUM

EXCLUSIVES EX CLUSIVES

DUNLOP

* COBRA—MID—BLK-M ....64.95 64.95 * NFS VIPER V-3/4-MEN V-3/4-MEN ... 79.95 ...79.95 * QT SCREAM—MID—M ....64.95 64.95 * T10—MEN ....................... 66.95 .......................66.95 COBRA-LOW-COLORS-M/L 49.95 COBRA-LOW-COLORS-M/L COBRA—MID—MEN ........... 64.95 * GRACE LS—LADIES ........... 69.00 * NFS VIPER 5—LOW—M ..... 74.00 * NFS VIPER 5—MID—M ....... 79.00 * OPTIMA—MEN .................... CALL OUTLAW—MEN ................... 44.95 OUTLAW—MEN * POISE LS—LADIES ............. 94.00 SCREAM—LOW—M/L... CALL QT SCREAM—LOW—M/L * REBEL LS—MEN ................. 99.00 * RENEGADE LS—MEN ......... 74.00 3—LOW—M/L ...... CALL * SCREAM 3—LOW—M/L * SCREAM 3—MID—M/L ....... CALL * T8—MEN & LADIES............. 69.00 * T9 ROADSTER—M EN ......... CALL ROADSTER—MEN * T10—MEN T10—MEN & LADIES........... CALL * T20—MEN & LADIES........... CALL * T22—MEN & LADIES........... CALL * T22—ALL T22—ALL TEAM COLORS— COLORS—M/L M /L CALL FOR TEAM PRICING VIRTUE—LADIES ................... 44.95 VIRTUE—LADIES

HEAD

* EXTREME PRO—LADIES .... 89.95 NEW FOR 2010 * IMPULSE—MEN .................. 59.95 * RAPTOR ULTRA—MEN ULTRA—MEN ........ 99.95 * PRESTIGE PRO—M/L ......... 99.95 * RADICAL PRO—MEN .......... 89.95 * 6 MONTH L LTD. TD. WEAR * SPEED PRO—M/L ............. 109.95 SHOE GUARANTEE

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GAMMA PRO TOUR REG./X-DUTY REG./X-DUTY 6 CANS CANS 18.98

PENN ATP A TP RE REG./X-DUTY G./X-DUTY ANS 28.98 12 C CANS ATP A TP RE REG./X-DUTY G./X-DUTY AN 4 PER C CAN 6C CANS ANS 18.98 RADICAL 2-TONE RADICAL 6C CANS ANS 15.98 TITANIUM X-DUTY TITANIUM 12 C CANS ANS 29.98

PRINCE TOUR RE REG./X-DUTY G./X-DUTY 6C CANS ANS 16.50

WILSON HOPE— PINK 4 CANS CANS 9.95 WILSON U.S. OPEN HARD—GRASS HARD— GRASS C LAY/INDOOR LA Y/INDOOR CLAY/INDOOR 12 C CANS ANS 32.98

PRESSURELESS TENNIS B BALLS ALLS TRETORN

DUNLOP

MICRO-X: MICRO-X: BAG OF 18 ...................11.98 BAG ................... 11.98 UCKET 48 BALLS BALLS .....39.98 ..... 39.98 BUCKET 3-PA 3-P ACK—4 B OXES .....19.75 ..... 19.75 B 3-PACK—4 BOXES WILSON B BUCKET UCKET 72 B BALLS ALLS YELLOW / 2-TONE..117.98 117.98 B BAG AG OF 18 .................. 16.50 PENN B OX OF 48 .................. 34.95 BOX GAMMA BAG B AG OF 18 .................. 13.98 B UCKET 48 B ALLS .... 41.98 B BAG AG OF 60 2-TONE .... 59.98 BUCKET BALLS

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Carve a New Path

BY PAUL J. MEYER

YOUR OUTLOOK ON LIFE AS AN ADULT – negative or postive – is best understood by reflecting on your past. Understanding the impact of past experiences will help carve a new path.

Childhood Memories

4 STEPS TO CHANGE COURSE

Are your memories of childhood enjoyable or painful? How you answered the question correlates to your behavior as an adult, for what is experienced during the first seven years of life influences us most. If your childhood was primarily enjoyable, you’ll tend to have a positive attitude in adulthood; if your childhood was painful, you’ll tend to be negative. People with a positive mindset see life full of opportunities and believe they’re capable, creative and successful. People with a negative mindset, on the other hand, see life full of obstacles and live with doubt, fear and low expectations. While we can’t change the past, we can shape an enjoyable future.

1. Change Your Thoughts

Commit to Change Albert Einstein once said: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” So, if you recognize that a negative attitude or behavior has thwarted your ability to achieve happiness or success and you want a different outcome, you must commit to change. To break a cycle of negativity, it’s essential to realize that thoughts influence words, and words influence actions. Here are four steps to help you chang your course in life and carve a new path.

“

I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself. -English novelist, Aldous Huxley, 1894-1963

”

Be aware of negative thoughts. At the moment you recognize a destructive thought – I can’t do it, I’m afraid, I’m a loser, etc. – stop! Then tell yourself the opposite – I can do it, I’m brave, I’m a winner, etc. Start each day proactively by preparing to tell yourself new positive thoughts. If you fill your mind with positive thoughts, it’ll be easier to block the negative intruders.

2. Change Your Speech Pattern How often do you use negative words to describe yourself, or put yourself down? Once is too often. To break this habit, write a list of positive words on a piece of paper that you’ll turn to when you’re tempted to say something defeating. Good examples include: I am smart; I am healthy; I am confident. Practice saying your new words and use them often. Words you use during a tennis match might be different from the words you’d use at home or at work. Make separate lists that are realistic and appropriate for each situation.

3. Change Your Behavior Decide to take a different course of action in a familiar situation. For instance, if you’re tempted to procrastinate on an assignment, determine to break the cycle and progress immediately to accomplish the task. Sometimes intervening at the behavior level is easiest when attempting to change your course.

4. Don’t Give Up Be patient. Allow yourself adequate time to develop new thought patterns and attitudes. Your current attitudes are habits that didn’t develop yesterday, so learning new attitudes will take time, too. If you are determined, nothing can stand in your way. Never give up. T

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