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Five Mental Toughness Tips for Tennis

If you've ever wished you mind were more ready to play, these tips may help.

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Photo Study of John Isner's Strokes

Friday May 11, 2012
John Isner's star has risen lately (finally catching up with the rest of him) and may be rising still. These photos of John Isner hitting forehands, backhands, serves, and a volley illustrate explanations of his distinctive game.

Racquet FAQ

Friday May 11, 2012
Find answers to the key questions you should consider when buying a new racquet or assessing the suitability of your old one. Included are explanations of common terms used in racquet reviews and sales literature.

Rankings Mini-Quiz: Week of 05-07-12

Tuesday May 8, 2012

Which sisters on the WTA Tour both improved their rankings between last week and this week, one by one spot, the other by three?

While the ranking order in the ATP top ten remained the same, which player in that group lost the most ranking points between last week and this week?

Doubles Maze

Friday May 4, 2012
Try to weave your way through ten doubles strategy and tactics questions with as few steps as possible. Knowing where to be and what to do is more crucial in doubles than in singles.

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