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Racquets Quiz
This quiz has a fun mix of questions with a wide range of difficulties.
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Tournament Profile: Australian Open
The Australian Open runs January 19 through February 1 this year. Here are some basic facts about the tournament and which types of players tend to do best there.
Photo Studies of the Top Contenders
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Photo Study of Andy Murray's Strokes
Friday January 16, 2009
Andy Murray enters the Australian Open on a hot streak. Here's a close-up look at some of the tools that should make him a major contender at Melbourne Park.
Photo Lesson: The Twist Serve
Friday January 16, 2009
The twist serve is a great choice for the Australian Open's heat, which enhances kick. The firmness of the court surface also helps, but if the Plexicushion were rougher, the twist would kick both higher and more to the righty server's right.
The Origins and Early History of Tennis
Wednesday January 14, 2009
Did tennis originate in ancient Egypt or in the courtyards of 11th century French monasteries? What were tennis balls made of before the invention of vulcanized rubber?
Rules Quiz
Friday January 9, 2009
Test your knowledge of the rules of tennis. Questions cover a range of scenarios, from common to bizarre.
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