Tennis Trivia

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As the end of my Internet Marketing class nears, I thought it would be a neat idea to test your tennis knowledge. I found this tennis trivia website with quizzes about tennis history, players, strokes, and more. Take this particular quiz to see how much you really know about the big green court. Ciao!

Prevent Injuries

I found this great tennis blog that offers some great exercises for preventing tennis injuries. Check it out.

Tip of the Week: How to Warm Up

Tennis is a game of rules and etiquette. In competitive play, the first order of business after greeting your opponent is the warm-up. Many people mistake this for practice, but warming up is just as important as the actual match. This is the case with other sports as well.

A good warmup helps to:

• Get your blood flowing. You'll be less prone to injury if you warm up your muscles and joints.
• Adjust you to the court surface and try a range of strokes at different court positions.
• Assess the potential strengths and weakness of an opponent.

Buying a Racquet

Power vs. accuracy. Usually, buying a new racquet requires you to choose one characteristic over the other. But this season's best frames deliver a winning combination of both. Rather than attempting to build the biggest, longest, and widest--in other words, the most powerful--racquet, manufacturers altered the way frames are constructed and added new materials to improve control. New designs also provide expanded sweet spots. And some racquets have devices to enhance the way the strings respond to the ball, for more accuracy. Whether you're buying a racquet for the first time or want to try something new, check out this site to get some background info on the latest brands.

News: Clijsters injures knee

Kim Clijsters strained ligaments in her right knee but still hopes to play in the French Open even though she will not be at full strength. The Belgian, once ranked No. 1, underwent an MRI scan after she injured the knee while chasing down a ball Thursday at the German Open, her Web site said Friday. For more information visit this site.

Find a Partner

Whether you're a regular tennis player or want to pick up a racket for the first time, you must find a partner. Tennis TIP makes that possible with its free "Find a Partner" service. Visit this site to sign up and get started.

Buy Tickets to Tennis Tours

Visit this website to find tickets to the US Open, Australian Open, Wimbledon and other renown tennis events: http://www.tennistours.com/

Book: The Rivals

I’m hearing raves for Johnette Howard’s new book, The Rivals.

I haven’t read it yet, but word is that The Rivals, a twin-subject biography of tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova that’s rooted in their rivalry—is one of those delightful books that makes you rethink the familiar. Johnette, a soft-spoken, outdoorsy woman who grew up in Pennsylvania, is a friend as well as one of my favorite tennis writers. She’s a very open-minded person who thinks independently and has a great talent for spotting quirks and absurdities in people—and the situations they get themselves into.

“Together, match by match, final by final, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova changed women’s tennis forever. I watched their rivalry with awe and pride: two remarkable athletes, fierce competitors—and good friends. It’s hard to remember what it was like for women and women athletes in particular back then; Johnette Howard captures it all in vivid detail. The Rivals is must reading for anyone with a passion for tennis and for anyone curious about Evert and Navratilova’s utter transformation of the women’s side of the game.” —Billie Jean King

Tennis Around Delaware

In response to Ben's post about where to play tennis locally, there are plenty of courts around the Newark area. On campus, there are tennis courts behind the Little Bob, at the main stadium, next to Perkins, and behind the Rodney dorms. Around Newark, there are tennis courts at Fairfield Crest Park on Lynn Drive, the George Wilson Center on New London Rd, and Folk Memorial Park on Welch Tract Road. You can locate other local tennis centers at this website: http://newark.de.us/docs/departments/parks_and_open_space.html

With regards to local tournaments, you can visit the US Tennis Association's homepage at www.usta.com to sign up and start playing competitively.

Worlds Top Tennis Stars at Burj Al Arab

In preparation for the Dubai Duty Free Men’s Open, tennis legend, Andre Agassi and the world No. 1, Roger Federer, couldn’t resist the temptation to have a friendly knock about on the world’s highest tennis court, the helipad of Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel.

Both players are in Dubai to compete in the US$1 million Dubai Duty Free Men’s Open, which is the first round of the two-week Dubai Tennis Championships.

Check out thess AMAZING pictures! http://www.burj-al-arab.com/tennis/

Fire Up Your Game

10 WAYS TO FIRE UP TENNIS

1. Bring back serving and volleying
2. Create informative and clear standings
3. Identify the players
4. Rev up tournament finals
5. Connect players and fans
6. Nickname Players
7. Dress like champs, not chumps
8. Stop the stalling
9. Resuscitate doubles
10. Fix the schedule

For the full article: http://www.tennisconfidential.com/articles7.htm

Vacation Tennis Style

Need a break from the real world? Visit a tennis resort for the ultimate vacation experience. Tennis resorts provide great coaching staff, private and group lessons, and excellent pro shops for purchasing rackets and clothing. Not a tennis player? Not a problem. Most tennis resorts also have phenominal golf courses, as well as have swimming pools, fitness centers, spas, and fine dining.

Check out this website for tennis resorts located throughout the US: http://www.tennisresortsonline.com/