There are hundreds of character traits that make up an individual’s personality and determine his or her level of success. I used to wonder which of these character traits were the most crucial to reaching one’s potential in sport and in life. So I asked the top college tennis coaches in the nation for the […]
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I want to help you overcome three of the most destructive mental roadblocks that prevent you from improving your tennis game: Laziness, Fear, and Doubt. I fight against these demons from hell every single day and it isn’t easy. After struggling with laziness, fear and doubt for many years, I have figured out strategies to […]
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Everyone loves a good pun. I’m quite fond of them, so I wrote down 54 of the best tennis puns I could think of in 30 minutes. Many of my friends say I have a talent for creating puns. Read them all and let me know what you think. Tennis Puns – Read at Your […]
Continue readingPhoto by: Windsor Tennis Club Belfast – CC BY 2.0 One of my main goals for Tennis Files is to get more people to play tennis. I have a lot of wonderful friends who have never picked up a racquet, and others who are deciding which sports to introduce to their children. Below I make […]
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Last week, the NCAA decided to implement no-ad scoring for the 2016 men’s and women’s Tennis Championships. The decision to shorten collegiate tennis matches will negatively impact student-athletes and the reasoning for the change is flawed. The Demise of College Tennis Most student-athletes and tennis fans feel that college tennis has been under attack for decades. The ITA reported […]
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Today Roger Federer was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. But this loss isn’t what defines Roger Federer. Federer’s tennis aura transcends that of any other tennis player I have ever known. Sure, Djokovic is playing at the peak of his career and is showcasing absolutely amazing tennis. Pistol Pete Sampras had one of […]
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7. Connors d. McEnroe (1982) Score: 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–5), 6–4 Reigning Wimbledon champion and #1 seed John McEnroe couldn’t defend his title, losing to #2 seed Jimmy Connors in 1982. However, he did help produce one of the most classic championship matches at the All-England club. It was only fitting that they went the distance: […]
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Rafael Nadal is my role model. Sure, he has won 9 French Opens, 14 Grand Slams overall, and over 71 million dollars in prize money. But Rafael Nadal also exhibits some of the top characteristics that I would like my child and those around me to emulate. Below are 7 reasons why Rafael Nadal is […]
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As a tennis player, I take an immense amount of pride in the sport. Unfortunately, there are people who disrespect the game out of plain ignorance or sheer stupidity. The following is a list of tennis pet peeves that everyone should be aware of and take steps to correct: Tennis Pet Peeve #1: Playing another […]
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