Tennis Shots: The Drop Shot
For players with anything other than the ultimate level of mobility around the court, one of the recurring nightmares which prevents them getting a night's sleep must be the thought of facing a player blessed with a good drop shot. This shot may be one of the most frustrating to face when playing an opponent who knows how to hit it. If hit correctly and at the right time, a drop shot is unplayable. The idea behind the shot is that ...
The Tennis Greats: Andre Agassi
Although his list of career titles may be shorter than his contemporary and American compatriot Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi is still in many people's eyes one of the most remarkable players ever to pick up a tennis racket. Believed by many with the knowledge to comment to have had the best return of service that has ever been seen in the game, Agassi is unique among male tennis players in having won a career Golden Slam - that is, all ...
Understanding The Tennis Basics: The Masters 1000 Events
While the four 'Major' Grand Slam tournaments punctuate the tennis calendar as the most prestigious tournaments, the vast majority of a professional players' schedule is taken up by slightly lesser-known tournaments: the Masters 1000 events. Masters Events take part mostly in the summer after the Men and women both play the Masters 1000 events, though not always at the same venue at the same tournament (for example, the men play the Rome Masters around March, while the women play in May). To win ...
