Angels & Demons on Court | AskThePro
Sam Stosur and Nick Kyrgios have some new friends in Naomi Osaka (French Open) and gymnast Simone Biles (Olympics). Athletes who think that they have failed to live up to […]
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NYT: How Walking Can Build Up the Brain
How Walking, Dancing, Tennis Can Build Up the Brain Exercise can freshen and renovate the white matter in our brains, potentially improving our ability to think and remember as we […]
To Avoid Injuries, Don’t Shake Up Your Routine Too Much
ATP: while the research focused on running, nevertheless the lessons are the same for tennis. Overplaying, changing rackets (new or poor restrings) or playing consistently with heavy balls or in […]
[The Washington Post] Barbora Krejcikova honors late coach and wins a French Open filled with twists and upsets
The unseeded Krejcikova, 25, whose name was on no one’s mind at the start of the French Open, was crowned its champion after a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 victory. The brilliant […]
French Open 2021: Djokovic Beats Nadal in Men’s Semifinal
Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, outlasted Rafael Nadal, the “King of Clay,” in four sets, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-2, in a match that felt like it should have […]
ATP: Nadal Lesson-Two Eyes on the Ball
Nadal’s lesson of the day from the French Open. Everyone has a Dominant Eye leading to shot preference and, typically a forehand, since most of us are cross dominated. To […]
Roger Federer’s Workout Routine – Sporting Ferret
We’re going to look at some of Roger Federer’s favorite exercises that have helped him retain elite levels of fitness in a professional career spanning over 23 years, covering warm-ups, […]
ATP: Why is my game so up and down?
A question we get all the time is why is my game so up and down — particularly as we age. What is the common denominator with changing conditions, newer […]
The World’s Best Tennis Players Are Serving Balls Into Hotel Mattresses
Two weeks of quarantine is a professional athlete’s worst nightmare. In the spring, after my beloved, overpriced New York exercise studios closed, one grim “In these unprecedented times” email after […]
How Swiatek’s sports psychologist honed her mental game
WTA Insider speaks with sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz about the perils of professional tennis and the importance of training the mind as much as the body. Daria Abramowicz can think […]
Serving Is Mental. So Stop Thinking So Much.
Some of the best players in the world have struggled with one of the most basic shots in tennis at the French Open. PARIS — Raffaella Reggi rose to 13th […]
Are Underhand Serves Underhanded? Tennis Is Opening Up to the Crafty Tactic
Players concede that the serve can be a good tactic against players who stand far, far back from the baseline. And they know when opponents are trying to show them […]
Ask the Pro: Volley 101
Here’s a quick guide to the art of the volley: Volley Ready Position: The proper ‘ready position’ is to make sure your elbows are in front of your body. Too […]
ATP: Quick Guide to the Art of Doubles Play
Manage the ‘real estate’ by understanding the 80% Rule. 80% of shots are in a 2-metre circle around the centre serve box! Given a choice to defend always move to […]
ProTip: When Should I Attack or Defend?
Question: I hit the ball fairly well but often am unsure of whether to ‘attack’ or ‘defend’ while playing a point. What’s a basic strategy to make this choice simple? […]
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