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Rafael Nadal Profile

2009-11-13T18:52:48Z

This greatly expanded profile of Rafael Nadal adds a biography and career history to a concise presentation of basic facts, playing style, greatest strengths, and areas needing improvement

Rafael Nadal Profile originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 18:52:48.

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The Tennis Master Quiz

2009-11-13T18:43:48Z

Each correct answer brings a new question of higher difficulty. See how far you can get.

The Tennis Master Quiz originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 18:43:48.

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The Semi-Open, Semi-Western Forehand: Photo Lesson

2009-11-10T19:26:04Z

This step-by-step, photo-based lesson will help you learn the most popular forehand among power hitters. Because it encourages topspin, this stroke can also improve consistency.

The Semi-Open, Semi-Western Forehand: Photo Lesson originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 19:26:04.

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Profile of Roger Federer

2009-11-06T23:20:53Z

This greatly expanded profile of Roger Federer now includes a biography and career history. Basic facts about Roger and an analysis of his greatest strengths and weaknesses have also been updated.

Profile of Roger Federer originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 23:20:53.

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The One-Handed Backhand Topspin Lob: Photo Lesson

2009-11-06T23:14:24Z

Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the one-handed backhand topspin lob. This shot is relatively difficult to execute, but it's usually a clean winner once it clears an opponent at the net, and it's handy in baseline rallies, too.

The One-Handed Backhand Topspin Lob: Photo Lesson originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 23:14:24.

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Points of Contact for Five Spin Serves

2009-11-03T22:25:57Z

Contrary to a popular misconception, all serves should not be met at the same point of contact. Photos illustrate this tour of the ideal points of contact for the four most common spin serves and one exotic one.

Points of Contact for Five Spin Serves originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 22:25:57.

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Tennis Gear Quiz

2009-10-30T21:23:36Z

If you're thinking about buying some new tennis gear soon, here's a fun way to test your knowledge of a few basics concerning racquets, strings, and balls. This quiz uses a game-show format and explains each answer.

Tennis Gear Quiz originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 21:23:36.

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Return of Serve FAQ

2009-10-30T21:10:23Z

Improve your mental and physical service return techniques. Answers include universal techniques for all returns and specific adjustments for returning hard, kick, and slice serves

Return of Serve FAQ originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 21:10:23.

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The Basic Serve: Photo Lesson

2009-10-27T22:06:21Z

Servers at the beginning and intermediate levels should find this step-by-step lesson helpful either to learn the serve for the first time or to improve technique on an existing serve. This is essentially the same stroke as an advanced serve, but without intentional spin.

The Basic Serve: Photo Lesson originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 22:06:21.

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Photo Study of Victoria Azarenka's Strokes

2009-10-23T20:57:28Z

Victoria Azarenka is one of the hardest hitters and most promising young players on the women's tour. Here, in outstanding photos, is how she delivers all of that power.

Photo Study of Victoria Azarenka's Strokes originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 20:57:28.

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