I couldn’t be more pleased with the 4 semifinalist in this year’s Masters cup in Madrid. I think they represent the transformation the game is currently undertaking. I once heard John McEnroe say that it is very different to learn to play with a wood racket and get handed a high tech racket, than it is to learn to play on one of those rackets. He couldn’t have been more correct.

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Yes, the tennis ball shooting from the racket of the fiery Andre Agassi in the 90’s is like a bullet from a gun - a straight ace - the opponent can’t come any close. Ace or no ace, if you are just beginning to play the game of tennis, service is a very important part of your game. In the beginning, the service was considered to be a mere initiation of the game, to begin a rally and send the ball across the court without any fault.

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He isn’t nicknamed “The Bull” for nothing. Tennis’ #1 player Raphael Nadal had risen to #2 in a remarkable amount of time, then proceeded to sideline Federer and finally took the throne this year. The aspects of his game that shot him up to #1 include speed, defensive maneuvering, and power.

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The No.4 of the world of 23 years old, Andy Murray, captured his fourth ATP title of the year at the Madrid Masters in Spain by beating the French and world No.10 Gilles Simons 6-4, 7-6(8/6). It was a closed game but at the end the victory was for the British player, especially after his 10 aces and saving two set points in a tiebreaker.

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So you know that strokes are important in tennis, you know that you must concentrate. To play tennis well and confidently you must be conversant with good footwork and proper grip. This second article on the basics of tennis will introduce you to the concept of good footwork, stroke and grip and why these are considered tennis fundamentals.

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Tennis may look simple but it is actually a more complicated game that it appears. Read on to learn the tennis basics you should know before you play.

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The demands of tennis vary greatly across different surfaces such as clay courts, grass courts and hard surface courts. Different types of training are require for better performance and injury prevention.

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One more thing to keep in mind, don’t keep playing after your body gets tired, or you will be in danger of overusing your muscles, and you will spend the next couple days with ice packs and hot showers. Your health is the most important thing for you to take care of.

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When choosing a tennis racquet, it’s important to find equipment that is designed for your skill and playing style. The right racquet will allow you to play with more confidence and consistency.

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The No.4 of the world of 23 years old, Andy Murray, captured his fourth ATP title of the year at the Madrid Masters in Spain by beating the French and world No.10 Gilles Simons 6-4, 7-6(8/6). It was a closed game but at the end the victory was for the British player, especially after his 10 aces and saving two set points in a tiebreaker.

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Former tennis player Bjorn Borg -Europe’s best ever tennis player- is loved by the Swedish people as a baseball idol might be in the United States. Thanks to Bjorn Borg, Sweden won the Davis Cup for the first time in 1975. This former sportsman is a fan of Elvis Presley´s music…

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The 26 years old Argentinean David Nalbandian, who is the favorite to win the Stockholm Open and is the top-seeded of the tournament, moved on to the second round of the tournament by beating the American tennis player, rank 82th Bobby Reynolds, 6-1, 6-1. Nalbandian defeated Reynolds just in 55 minutes playing a great tennis.

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