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In this article I will be giving a review on tennis but to the beginner who is a tennis enthusiast, he or she should know that this is a game that is often referred to as the sport of kings. It is played between two opposing players vying for a reward at the end or […]

It is believed that tennis originated in the 12th century and north of France. Initially, the ball was struck with the palm of the hand. It was Louis X of France who took the Tennis to its current form and became the first person to construct the modern indoor tennis court. However, the use of […]

Tennis is already a difficult sport. Unless you have a completely natural ability, you will probably take lessons and even attend workshops to better your skill. If you play indoors, you won’t need to worry about this problem. However, playing outside, there could be an entire book written on how to play tennis in the […]

Tennis has grown to be a popular sport as many fans throng the court sides to watch their favorite tennis star. They admire the strength and vigor tennis players have for the success of each game and ultimately for the big prize, that is the finale. However, few fans understand what it takes to achieve […]

In the world of tennis, it’s not uncommon to see underdogs or lowly ranked players topple seeded players. A good observation was during the Australian Open 2013 where Bernard Tomic beat a far more successful player and Grand Champion, Roger Federer. In fact, before toppling the champion, Tomic had overpowered other great players, for instance, […]

As any player or coach will tell you, one of the greatest fears of any player is advancing age. With it come symptoms like slower reaction, increased susceptibility to injuries, slower speed and weaker mental and physical capabilities. It’s no wonder that younger players always seem to be the top. This situation is no different […]

It’s common to see tennis players making all kinds of excuses during a game. Some will argue with the umpire about a wrong call, others will accuse the other player or crowd player of inappropriate actions, while some in worst case scenario, some will even feign an injury. All these are usually done to gain […]

“Is the personality and success of a tennis player related in any way?” This question has been asked quite often. In fact, it has always raised debate among analysts, critics, coaches and the normal person. Some people are of the opinion that the character of the player goes a long way in dictating how well […]

When talking about tennis, one name that comes to the minds of many people is that of André Agassi. In fact, while growing up, many of us simply loved watching Agassi play. He brought a sense of excitement to a game that has somewhat lost its thrill. I remember his explosive speed on the track, […]

Birth and Early life Francisco Segura was born on June 20, 1921, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He was the first born of seven children born to Fransisca Cano and Domingo Segura. Francisco spent part of his early childhood in Ecuador and later moved to the US in 1930 where he would later acquire US citizenship and […]