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Dramatic Matches Highlight Thursday’s Action Nationals
Dramatic Matches Highlight Thursday’s Action At USTA National 40 Hard Court Championships USTA Father/Son and Grandfather/Grandson Events Take Center Stage on Friday There will be a new men’s singles champion this year at the USTA National 40 Hard Court Championships after fifth-seeded Jesse Walter of Mercer Island, Wash., scored a dramatic 6-7 (8), 6-4,…
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Dramatic Matches Highlight Thursday’s Action Nationals
Dramatic Matches Highlight Thursday’s Action At USTA National 40 Hard Court Championships USTA Father/Son and Grandfather/Grandson Events Take Center Stage on Friday There will be a new men’s singles champion this year at the USTA National 40 Hard Court Championships after fifth-seeded Jesse Walter of Mercer Island, Wash., scored a dramatic 6-7 (8), 6-4,…
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Beyond the Score: Enjoying the Holidays With Good Food and Drink
By Lisa Thomas While most professional tennis players take a break for the Holidays, few really let themselves go all out with the festivities because the hard truth is that the Australian Open is lurking just around the corner. No doubt they indulge a little as we all do, but being professional athletes means year-round…
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Beyond the Score: Take a Tip from Djokovic and Get Your Sleep
By Lisa Thomas One aspect of a healthy lifestyle that often gets overlooked and undervalued is sleep. But a healthy lifestyle involves a dedication to sleep as much as it does to your exercise program and food choices. Clean eating is not enough to nourish your body. If you want to be stronger and faster,…
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Smith & Upsets – National 40 Hard Court Story
The tennis year is annually brought to a close at a three-event pre-holiday spectacular. Hosted by the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, the home of senior tennis, the trio of late November early December USTA National Championships – Men and Women’s 40 Hard Court, Father & Son, and Grandfather & Grandson – was as…
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Two USTA Pro Circuit Futures Events Start New Year at USC and Long Beach
The new year will kick off with two Southern California USTA Pro Circuit events for the third consecutive year with the Southern California Pro Futures tournament being held at USC Jan. 2-8 and the Legends Long Beach $25,000 Tennis Tournament being contested at El Dorado Park Tennis Center Jan. 9-15. Stefan Kozlov won the USC…
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Community Spotlight: Annie Star
Marty Woods never realized at the time he met Annie Star on a mixed doubles court in Calabasas a few years back that the two would become long-lasting friends and form an incomparable partnership aimed at helping those who may need a hand. On Dec. 17, the two will once again host the sixth annual…
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Facility/Travel Spotlight: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert
A lot has changed in the Coachella Valley and the desirable travel and tennis destinations of areas like Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Indian Wells over the past 25 years. But one thing that has remained consistent and unchanged is the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert and its…
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Make The Backhand Slice Work For You
Utilizing the Backhand Slice In this tennis tip, we will address the 3 types of slices: defensive, neutral, and offensive. With all 3 types of slices, the main ingredients are footwork and preparation. Often people think of a slice as a “bail out shot” where they don’t have to move their feet. It is important…