http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Tennis/609 Tennis articles from ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:50:25 -0700 For those who are interested in a more individualized sport, tennis is one of the popular options. This particular game is built to show strength, durability, and grace all at the same time. If you are looking at the possibilities for participating in tennis, you can begin by understanding the basics of the game. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-To-Coach-Better-At-Tennis/181231 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-To-Coach-Better-At-Tennis/181231 It was due to leg injury that forced Nadal to skip this great tour and gave some disappointment to tennis fans. They will really miss this fast pace action star in the field of ATP tournament. One of Nadal sports friend top-ranked Spaniard says about his injury that he will be soon back on the field to play for Spain in the next month for the Davis cup. This will be the match of first round where Nadal will be able to strike back to his current performance. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Nadal-Leg-Injury-Forces-Him-To-Skip-Dubai-Tennis-Tournament/178034 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Nadal-Leg-Injury-Forces-Him-To-Skip-Dubai-Tennis-Tournament/178034 The lions share of tennis highlights in 2008 come from the racquets of the ATP giants, with newbie, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, elevating tennis to Tinsel Town-type entertainment, and Nadal and Federer fighting one grand slam battle after another for the number one spot in world tennis. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/2008-Tennis-Highlights/177484 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/2008-Tennis-Highlights/177484 Roger Federer in his youth, took men's tennis by storm. Before he embarked on his remarkable journey of winning Grand Slams, his greatest achievement was beating Pete Sampras in the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2001. I was fortunate enough to be in the stands that fateful day. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Grand-Slam-Tennis---Better-Luck-Next-Time-for-Roger-Federer/176341 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Grand-Slam-Tennis---Better-Luck-Next-Time-for-Roger-Federer/176341 When Ana Ivanovic won the French Open to snap Henin's hold on the title after winning it for three consecutive times, tennis fans proclaimed the youthful Serbian player as the next player who shall dominate the sport, a picture of beauty and grace that has not been seen in the sport since Martina Hingis ruled the women's side. Ivanovic started to wilt under pressure. Maria Sharapova got sidelined for the rest of the year due to her shoulder injury while Jelena Jankovic has to win a major before she can claim the top ranking convincingly. That leaves the Williams sisters to battle each other out to stake claim as no.1 female tennis player. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Australian-Open---A-New-Era-in-Women-s-Tennis/175952 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Australian-Open---A-New-Era-in-Women-s-Tennis/175952 Tournament favorite and second ranked Serena Williams earned a ticket to play in the Australian Open tennis finals when she defeated fourth ranked Russian Elena Dementieva in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 in the first semi-final match this morning. The win snapped Dementieva's unbeaten streak and also avenged Williams' loss to Dementieva in the semi-finals of the Beijing Olympics and Medibank International. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Grand-Slam-Tennis---Safina--Williams-To-Dispute-Ladies--Crown/175598 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Grand-Slam-Tennis---Safina--Williams-To-Dispute-Ladies--Crown/175598 When interviewed about their troubled nation's past, each one can remember those frightening days and troublesome times. Knowing that they possess a special talent in sports, particularly tennis, it gave them something to dream for. They may not admit it directly but tennis has provided them an opportunity to flee the harsh conditions of a nation in strife. And it gave them a bright future, of something to look forward too. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Grand-Slam-Tennis---Politics-and-Sports-Don-t-Mix/175047 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Grand-Slam-Tennis---Politics-and-Sports-Don-t-Mix/175047 The first week of the Australian Open has passed and play has gone into the fourth round. As what I have come to expect, the women's draw has come to be the more open side, with the top four seeds not as solid as the men side and are then prone to upsets. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Grand-Slam-Tennis---Hits-And-Misses-In-The-Women-s-Draw/175022 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Grand-Slam-Tennis---Hits-And-Misses-In-The-Women-s-Draw/175022 Keeping track of tennis live scores online, I was surprised to see 5th seed Ana Ivanovic struggling in her opening match against Julia Goerges on 19th Jan 2009. She, however, regained her form midway through the game to finish with 7-5, 6-3. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Australian-Open---Ivanovic-s-Narrow-Escape/174668 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Australian-Open---Ivanovic-s-Narrow-Escape/174668 I know that I have written about the favorites to win the crown for both the men and women's divisions. But I also have to balance this out and give my opinions on the giantkillers, the darkhorses or whatever you may call an unexpected tennis player name to be on top. These people are also highly gifted athletes but they have not been lucky enough to win a major championship. Who knows? http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Australian-Open---The-Underdogs-In-The-Ladies-Division/174144 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Australian-Open---The-Underdogs-In-The-Ladies-Division/174144 Although it shall be difficult for the rest of the players whos names are not Nadal, Federer, Djokovic and Murray to beat the four gentlemen just mentioned, anything is possible. Besides, Djokovic's achievement of beating the top three ranked players in the world in a single tournament which included the finals match means it is attainable. I picked the names below to perhaps be the ones to cause a stir in this year's Australian Open. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Australian-Open---Darkhorses-In-The-Men-s-Side/174141 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Australian-Open---Darkhorses-In-The-Men-s-Side/174141 Having stayed on the No.1 position for a period of twelve weeks last season has not been easy for top-seed Ana Ivanovic. She has struggled hard to maintain her place at the top and that's just what she did to claim a victory over Roberta Vinci of Italy on Wednesday, 7 th Jan. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Ivanovic-Struggles-Against-82-Seed-Vinci/173348 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Ivanovic-Struggles-Against-82-Seed-Vinci/173348 The popular saying of practice makes perfect is not just something that is used for a certain set of performers or athletes. Instead, it should be used for everyone who plans on working towards winning the metal. If you are setting up a practice session, either as a coach or a player, it will be important to know what tennis moves you can do on your own and what you should drill as a coach. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Practice-To-Get-Better-In-Tennis/171807 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Practice-To-Get-Better-In-Tennis/171807 Being ready for the tennis balls that are likely to come your way will help you to make the best hit possible. By getting the ball out of your court, you will have the ability to continue working towards the win. As a coach or a player, you will want to make sure that you know what the options are so you can learn to use them in the right place. There are eight basic shots that you can take in order to keep the ball going. When combining this with the ways to maneuver your body, you will have the ability to play each game better than the last. Following are general guidelines to keep in mind when preparing or coaching for the game. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Hitting-The-Ball-In-Tennis/171796 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Hitting-The-Ball-In-Tennis/171796 Beginning to coach tennis is one way to help others stay physically fit as well as wins the game that they want to. If you are working towards a profession of teaching tennis, you will want to make sure that you know exactly what you are walking into. By going into the court prepared, you will be able to keep the ball over the net and get your player to make the right moves. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Coaching-In-The-Sport-Of-Tennis/171795 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Coaching-In-The-Sport-Of-Tennis/171795 If you are walking into the tennis court, you want to make sure that you do it right. Knowing exactly what to expect, and bringing along the right expectations can help you get off to the right foot. By knowing the basics, as well as the expectations to bring, you can be sure to enjoy the game more thoroughly. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Getting-Ready-To-Play-Tennis/171794 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Getting-Ready-To-Play-Tennis/171794 After 4 years in the number one position the talented Swiss tennis player, Roger Federer continues to amaze the sports world by establishing a new record of the most weeks in the number one position. His early career started in his home town in Basel, Switzerland by the age of six. Some years later he joined the Swiss National champion groups and began his real training at the tennis centre in Ecublens. In 1998 Federer won the famous Junior Wimbledon Title and became listed in the ATP Tour rankings. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Federer-s-Reign---209-Weeks-as-No--1-in-ATP-Rankings/124836 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Federer-s-Reign---209-Weeks-as-No--1-in-ATP-Rankings/124836 Nadal, Safin and the Williams sisters are naturally powerful while others have to work at it. Find out how to use complex training to add power to all parts of your tennis game. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Maximum-Tennis-Power/109476 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Maximum-Tennis-Power/109476 If you like tennis, chances are you like Martina Navratilova. If you are a Martina Navratilova fan, why not celebrate her birthday this month with some inspiring (and a few humorous) tennis quotes? Here are 14 to get you started. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/14-Tennis-Quotes-to-Celebrate-Martina-Navratilova-s-Birthday/108443 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/14-Tennis-Quotes-to-Celebrate-Martina-Navratilova-s-Birthday/108443 Black Americans have been prominent in basketball and boxing since time immemorial. What's noteworthy in the past decade is that they have invaded other sports as well including golf and tennis which used to be dominated by the middle-class whites. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Black-Sisters-Are-Tennis-Phenomenon/94678 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Black-Sisters-Are-Tennis-Phenomenon/94678 Tennis quotes can tell us more about life than just what one does on the court. This month, as we celebrate Arthur Ashe's birthday, let these tennis quotes teach us about persevering in life and not just the game of tennis. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/12-Tennis-Quotes-To-Celebrate-Arthur-Ashe-s-Birthday/93802 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/12-Tennis-Quotes-To-Celebrate-Arthur-Ashe-s-Birthday/93802 Consistent and systematic training is essential to any tennis player. The "sharpness" that can mean the difference between winning and losing can only be acquired if the body and mind are are in tune. Here are some tips to give you that "sharpness" on the court. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Some-Tennis-Tips-to-Improve-your-Game-/76128 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Some-Tennis-Tips-to-Improve-your-Game-/76128 Tennis psychology is nothing more than understanding the workings of your opponent's mind, and gauging the effect of your own game on his mental viewpoint, and understanding the mental effects resulting from the various external causes on your own mind. You cannot be a successful psychologist of others without first understanding your own mental processes, you must study the effect on yourself of the same happening under different circumstances. You react differently in different moods and under different conditions. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Tennis-Psychology/73011 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Tennis-Psychology/73011 Tennis puts stress and strain on your body. Tennis puts stress and strain on your nerves as well when you try to master it. Tennis can be difficult to master when you don't practice or you can't afford to join a pricey tennis club. Taking private tennis lessons can be very costly. Plus, it may feel like you spend most of your lessons retrieving tennis balls rather than hitting them. Despite these set backs, your tennis game can improve if you follow these six tips. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Have-a-Winning-Tennis-Game-in-Six-Simple-Steps/55033 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Have-a-Winning-Tennis-Game-in-Six-Simple-Steps/55033 Few sports are more physically demanding than tennis or more difficult to master. Part of the reason why so few people are proficient at tennis is because there are not many places to practice and most cannot afford to lay out the money for private lessons. Learning how to play can be very frustrating because you can end up spending more time chasing balls than you do hitting them. But, before you decide that tennis is not your thing, here are six easy steps you can take to improve your game. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Six-Easy-Steps-to-Improve-Your-Tennis-Game/55025 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Six-Easy-Steps-to-Improve-Your-Tennis-Game/55025