04/12/13

Online Tennis Games – Enhance Your Smashing Skills

a8The game provides virtual rackets or two virtual players between two online competitors.Virtual tennis games provide live video clips to watch and learn them while playing online. Here are some guidelines and benefits about playing online tennis:-

1. Before starting your game read the instructions of the game. Get acquainted with all those keys and mouse that may be used while playing.
2. Go to practice play game and watch the video clips showing the techniques of smashing a tennis ball. Many games have facility for practice play.
3. In case if you are acquainted with playing some special strokes of a tennis game, you can quickly grasp lessons of playing online.
4. One special thing of playing video tennis is money savings. If you practice real tennis from a professional trainer then you will have to spend dollars for learning from him.
5. A real tennis coach doesn’t give specific feedback during practice sessions. Your skill is highlighted only during a real match.
6. While learning tennis online you can judge your playing skills faster rather than leaving the decision on viewers sitting on a real playground.

04/12/13

Tennis Ideas for Beginners

a6Sports lovers are very much interested not only in watching tennis game, but most of them wish to play this exciting sport. The game not only offers enjoyment, but also can keep the players fit and healthy and this is another reason for its popularity. For any person, who has not played the sport before, here are some points to be remembered before beginning with the game:To shine in the game, training is highly essential and there are many schools offering tennis instructions. Above all, this is not a dangerous game like some games like scuba diving, mounting climbing, etc… and therefore players need not worry about danger to their lives. Classes on tennis is offered in colleges, vacation resorts, leisure centers and even some summer camps also offer training. The cost of training will differ on the basis of whether a person wishes to receive individual training or group training. These courses can enable people to learn basic skills and further they can develop proper skills and techniques from regular coaching. Any person, who is serious about the sport, will have to go for professional tennis instruction.Dressing is highly important when it comes to practicing this sport; there are tennis clothes that are designed particularly for enabling players to get convenient movement without restricting any part of their body. This special costume will enable the player to focus on the game and good traction shoes enabling convenient running is also essential to keep the focus on the game. Luckily, the game does not need any fancy accessories, some good tennis balls and a good racket can enable the players to practice well. When it comes to purchase of rackets, it is better to get the help of a sales professional, who can judge the size that would be suitable for the player according to his height and weight.

People who are interested in shining in this sport can also register themselves with some tennis forums and they can also start their own tennis blog and can attract some good enthusiasts so that some valuable tips can be obtained.Even though, tennis is widely known as a physical sport, great deal of mind calculations are also essential to shine in the game. To excel in the game, one has to be focused entirely on it and should be able to concentrate on the moves made by the opponent. In addition to actual playing skills, judging the movement of the opponents by watching them is highly essential to succeed against a player. There are already some good tennis blogs in the World Wide Web and following these blogs will also be helpful.

04/12/13

Tennis Is Proving to Be a Great Workout for Today’s Youth

a5While tennis has always been a popular sport, the fitness aspect of tennis is now being highly valued as a method of getting our youths in shape and instilling in them the fun aspect of competition and athleticism. To play tennis effectively requires a great amount of athleticism and schools are realizing that in teaching tennis in gym classes, students become more excited about the sport and, in turn, more excited about getting in shape.

Currently, obesity is a major problem in the United States and the United Kingdom and many sports, such as football and baseball, have athletes that don’t showcase a fit, in shape lifestyle. Watching overweight players causes youths to feel like they could be successful in sports as well as being out of shape. This promotes unhealthy lifestyle and expectations in students.Unlike players in other major sports, tennis players have to be in the best shape to maintain their competitive edge. Players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters and Andy Murray exhibit an incredibly fit physique and comment on the incredible amount of work they do to raise their athleticism to the point to compete at a professional level.

Due to the ease of maintaining a tennis court, more and more high schools are installing tennis courts onto their school grounds and holding tennis tournaments. Also the small price of setting up a hard tennis court and maintaining it has many low income schools looking at the sport as an effective method of getting students into the athletic competition and eliminating obesity.As tennis is increasing in popularity due to high competitive rivalries and local tennis courts are being built to accommodate demands, local schools are looking at the sport as a way to combat childhood obesity. If schools continue to put focus on tennis, tennis matches may prove to be as popular as football games and an excellent method of instilling fitness into students’ lifestyles.

04/12/13

Amazing: List of the 10 Most Influential Tennis Players of Today

a10Today’s topic is one of the most interesting and most debated topics in modern tennis. Almost every well-known tennis blog or website has tried tackling the topic of which tennis players are the most influential on and off court.A few days ago; there was a huge debate about which tennis player was the most influential at the local club I play. Every club member had a different understanding of the topic and almost each one made a compelling argument. Although I decided to be the listening party in this argument, I am aware that the modern game has such talented but yet business savvy stars. Whom would you pick over whom? For which reasons? All tennis stars are bankable, but which ones would make a product sell quicker? Which players have revolutionized the sport?

We tried to answer as many of these questions as possible and through this came out with our top 10 picks for this year;

#10 Li Na (China)
The current women’s number 6 is a fast rising star back home and is also becoming popular in other parts of the world. Being the first Asian to ever win a Grand Slam Tournament, Li Na’s victory in the finals of the 2011 French Open was one that drew the eyes of the world on her. Although she had fallen two places from her original fourth position her influence remains the same particularly in parts of Asia.

#9 Kim Clijsters (Belgium)
Former number 1 and four-time grand slam winner, Kim Clijsters despite all her injuries, made the 9th position this year. Her outstanding comeback from retirement just 2 years ago was one that took quite a number of her fans by surprise. Although she suffered an injury during the 2011 season and was unable to make it to the French Open 2011, she still remains one of the most influential tennis players of the day.

#8. Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark)
Raking in $12.5 million has been only one of the good things happening in the 21-year-old’s life. Her recent deals with Oriflame which is a beauty care brand earns her tons of cash as also, her deals with Adidas, Turkish Airlines and Compeed. Her recent links to Golfer Rory Mcllroy has also earned her some attention in the media. Her spot this year was earned due to her position as current Women’s no.1.

#7 Andy Roddick (United States)
Andy Roddick is ranked by some to be one of the most loveable players in today’s game. His strong passion for good on and off court has been what has won him favour in the eyes of many tennis fans. After refusing to play in the in the U.A.E because a fellow tennis player (Shahar Pe’er of Israel) had been discriminated against, he lost his opportunity to defend his title but in return gained the respect and love of many tennis lovers all across the globe.Roddick also popularly known for his hard services and returns, until recently, held the world record for the fastest serve in the world at 155mph. At the end of the 2010 season, A-Rod took with him besides his Babolat racket, a whooping $13 million. He earned the bulk of his money from his endorsement deals with Babolat and Lacoste. Roddick is currently ranked World number 27.

#6 Andy Murray (Scotland)
Ranked as the 5th most consistent player today on some sites, Murray has had his fair share of criticisms over the past few years. Believed by some to have the best backhand in the game, expectations that he would have been the next best thing for the sport after the 2009 season are yet to be realized.

#5 Serena Williams (United States)
Upon returning from what seemed like a career-ending foot injury, Serena Williams has gradually started her a back to the top. The fashion-loving, book writing philanthropist seems to be on the path of victory again after almost an entire year of not playing. Her 27 Grand Slam titles placed her on our list this year in the 5th position.Her endorsement deals with EA Sports and a clothing line with Nike give Serena the right to proclaim herself a “Self-made-millionaire”. Her sister, Venus came 13th on our list this year despite also taking home $11.5 million. Serena herself received $10.5 million during the season that she was injured.

#4 Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
This is a player who has one of the most powerful yet precise backhands in tennis. He also has an aggressive play style one which easily sends his opponents playing in defense. With 27 career titles under his belt, Djokovic is one of the most promising tennis players we’ve ever seen. His recent rise to world number 1 and his winning streak going on for 43 matches is what earned him a spot on our list.Like fellow pro Andy Roddick, his jovial attitude is what makes people love him. His hard serves also contribute to his aggressive play. A cool $18 million was what he took home after the 2010 season.

#3 Rafael Nadal (Spain)
World number 2 and King of clay, Rafael Nadal is regarded as one of the best players of all-time. With 46 career titles, 10 Grand Slam wins, $43 million as career prize money, and several enviable endorsements, one may think Rafa may have already done it all. He has one of the fiercest rivalries in the history of tennis with Roger Federer, and their epic 2008 Wimbledon encounter was considered the best match of all time.

#2 Maria Sharapova (Russia)
Ranking the highest -paid female athlete in 2011 with a an estimated net worth of $90 million is reason enough for her to end up on any list. The blonde, long-legged beauty with outstanding entrepreneurship skills was also named one of the 30 Legends of Women’s Tennis by the Time. Besides her skills on the court and her charity works off court, Sharapova scores major points when it comes to her endorsement deals.In January 2010, she signed a contract with sports company Nike at an estimated value of $70 million. She is also the winner of 24 WTA titles. Titles she fought fiercely for. One of her few criticisms has been her loud grunts on court which some consider annoying.

#1 Roger Federer (Switzerland)
It may not come as a huge surprise to many tennis lovers who have been following the game that Roger Federer ranks first on this list. The one-time World No.1 has 67 career titles and may be the best player ever in the history of the game according to some tennis experts. Federer’s ball control and exceptional ability to keep his eyes on the ball have majorly contributed to this success.Federer’s 237 consecutive weeks at the World No.1 broke all previous records. He tied with Pete Sampras and Bjorn Borg’s record when he went 8 consecutive years winning more than one title each year.Federer endorses product for Gillete, Mercedes-Benz,among others. His career prize money stands at an astonishing $64 million.

04/12/13

Women Tennis Players – Female Tennis Stars

a11Women tennis is an unusual combination of both power and elegance of strokes.
Some legendary names associated with this sport include:

Maria Bueno: She won 3 Wimbledon and 4 US Open titles, and 12 Grand Slam titles in doubles. Maria was the first female player to win 4 doubles Grand Slam titles in a year.

Billie Jean King: She won the Outstanding Female Athlete of the World in 1967, the Sportsperson of the Year in 1972, the Female Athlete of the Year in 1973 and the National Service Bowl.

Tracy Austin: She won 21 juniors titles and became the youngest US Open champion at 16 years of age. She also was the longest ladies tennis player to stay at the World Number 1 ranking, a position she held onto for 6 years. Austin was the youngest player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Dorothea Douglass Chambers: She won 7 singles’ titles in 1903.

Charlotte Cooper: She won 5 Wimbledon championships. Cooper was the first to win an Olympic gold and the oldest player to win a Wimbledon tile at 37 years.

Lottie Dod: She won 5 Wimbledon titles and is mentioned in The Guinness Book of World Records.

Althea Gibson: She was the first African American to win a Wimbledon title.

Chris Evert: She was the youngest World Number 1 ladies player at the tender age of 14 years. She won 18 Grand Slam singles, including 7 French Open titles.

Martina Navratilova: She is considered to be the greatest tennis player in the 20th century. She won 18 singles Grand Slams, 31 doubles and 10 mixed doubles Grand Slams.

Steffie Graf: She won 22 Grand Slam singles, an Olympic gold in 1988, and was ranked as the World Number 1 player for 377 weeks.

Monica Seles: She won Olympic bronze in 2000.

Jennifer Capriati: She won Olympic gold in 1992.

Martina Hingis: She won Grand Slam titles in 5 singles, 9 doubles and 1 mixed doubles.
This would be incomplete without the names of Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Lindsay Davenport, Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin.