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Smash to a Better Net Game: Drop Back Like a Quarterback for a Better OverheadA common question asked by students working on their net game is, “What if I get lobbed?” The best response—acquire a successful overhead. The following segments will give you the steps to help you hit your overhead like the best players in the world. |
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Jerzy Janowicz’s Financial Obstacle CourseTour success often requires more than athletic talent, says Janowicz, the straight-shooter from Poland. As a player attempts to survive the early years on tour, he emphasizes the necessity of sponsorship and financial support from one’s country. |
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News & Views: The Latest Updates and Announcements in the IndustryTalk about champagne wishes and caviar dreams, French champagne maker Moet & Chandon signed a five-year, $30 million deal to secure Roger Federer as a brand ambassador. The Swiss star is now reportedly earning $50 million a year in endorsements. |
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Milos Raonic Netting ResultsWith the Australian Open complete and the hard courts of Indian Wells and Miami fast approaching, Canadian upstart Milos Raonic intends to push his limits in his quest to crack the top five. |
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Steve Doocy, In a Class All His OwnEvery weekday morning, Steve Doocy informs and entertains the viewers of Fox News Channel’s morning show, Fox and Friends. When his studio gig is done for the day, he sheds the business suit for sports apparel, taking that passion to the tennis court. |
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Eat to Beat: 5 Foods to eat and 5 Foods to Avoid Before CompetitionFood is fuel. The more energy one expends during an activity, the more fuel a person requires. In essence, sitting at a desk writing reports requires much less fuel [or food] than someone on the go running errands or breaking a sweat with an elevated heart rate for the same duration. |
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Jason DeCosta’s Hardest Win of His LifeI can count on one hand the number of men I have met that I would consider majestic. I added one to that |
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Spring Sticks for Kicks: New racquets on the market to test and raise your gameTemperatures are starting to warm and as days get longer there’s more time to play tennis with your favorite new racquet. Go out and test the latest today |
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Murray vs. Djokovic, Untangling the Threads of the Sport’s Next Great RivalryThey met for the first time as 11-year-olds, both still exploring the sport that would one day consume their lives. Fourteen years later, these two men, born just a week apart, stood on opposite sides of the net in a pulsating Rod Laver Arena. |
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Lucie Safarova, The Good, Fair Player From CzechLucie Safarova is a top 20 player and star member of the 2012 winning Fed Cup team, and now dreams of winning a major. |
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Simple Man, Juan Martin Del PotroWhen Juan Martin del Potro steps into a forehand and pulverizes the ball with a deep baritone grunt, it’s hard to imagine that the 6-foot-6 Argentine possesses a soft side. But he’d be the first to point out that his on-court personality differs greatly from his off-court demeanor. |
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Spring Gear & ApparelDon’t get caught with old gear and apparel, go update your wardrobe today with the latest in comfort and style. |