It is always important for players to develop their own game and playing style, no matter how much they may then have to adapt this to suit different conditions. As your game matures you should be able to adapt it without losing your own identity as a player. Junior players may either be too cautious…
The Telegraph newspaper reports that Roger Federer and his advisors are in talks with the BBC that may lead to Federer joining the Wimbledon coverage team. The opportunity to bring Federer back to Wimbledon for TV work would significantly boost the tournament. The last time Roger Federer visited Wimbledon – in late November – he…
Here’s the recent news on the Australian Open: The men’s final was played on Sunday, 29 January and Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas on Rod Laver Arena – 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5). ‘He is the greatest tennis player’ – Djokovic equals Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles. Novak Djokovic came up with a new and unexpected…
Only four players remain in the men’s singles competition at this year’s Australian Open with the semi-finals taking place on Friday. Big names such as Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev crashed out prematurely in Melbourne this year, enabling outsiders Karen Khachanov and Tommy Paul to create paths to the last four. But, however,…
The Australian Open Women’s Singles competition has reached the semifinal stage, with two blockbuster matchups taking place. Defending Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina takes on veteran two-time Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka. Meanwhile red-hot Aryna Sabalenka will face unseeded shock semifinalist Magda Linette. We break down both semifinals, analyzing the key factors, players’ history against each…
This Australian Open Update examines surprising breakthroughs at the 2023 tournament in Melbourne as the second week gets underway. On the men’s side, four American players have reached the Round of 16 for the first time since 2004 after upsets of 2022 finalist Daniil Medvedev and 9-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic. The women’s draw…
The first week of the 2023 Australian Open has already seen monumental upsets, extreme weather disruptions, epic comeback wins, and statements from tennis’ rising stars. From Andy Murray turning back the clock to topple seeds, to top contenders like Nadal, Ruud, Jabeur and Sakkari crashing out early, it’s been a dramatic opening week marked by…
Sporting Memorabilia Collection Tips Collecting sports memorabilia can be a rewarding hobby and a good investment if you find valuable items. When searching for pieces, it’s important not to overpay in auctions and to focus on condition and rarity. Overpaying and purchasing items in poor condition can lead to lower returns or losses on investments….
Trying things out for yourself and seeing what works is the best way to learn – in ‘language’ jargon it’s called acquisition as opposed to ‘learning’. Young children have a natural aptitude for learning and can pick up even complex languages with ease. However, there is something that occurs with age that hinders this form…
The inner game of tennis also discusses about directing your attention to where it is needed now by training your mind to focus systematically. What do you want to focus your attention on right now? What you will learn from this book or how you will use this information in the future? The problem is that many people get…
