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| tennis pro | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have picked up the tennis racket 4 months back. I am 29. Can I turn pro? Please advise. Thanks. ...
A: At 29, unfortunately, it's too late to consider making a living as a touring pro. You are at an age ...
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| how to become a pro as a teenager | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if it is possible for me, who is fifteen, to become a tennis pro. I feel that I ...
A: Statistically speaking, the odds are against you becoming good enough to make a career as a pro; ...
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| My chance of being a professional tennis player | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have been playing tennis since i was 8 at my primary school in Northern Ireland and I am now ...
A: and sorry to hear about the trouble you're having with CTS. Re your chances of becoming a ...
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| Tennis Shoes | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I am a high school tennis player and trying to decide between the prince MV4 tennis shoes and the ...
A: I am very familiar with the MV4's, having worn them myself regularly. I am not as familiar with the ...
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| becoming professional tennis player | 5/21/2009 |
Q: i am from india.i am 17years old and i have a strong desire to be the world's no.1 tennis player.i ...
A: At 17, given your lack of play during your school years, the odds are heavily against you becoming a ...
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| Replacement for Speedport Red MP | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a replacement racket for my O3 Speedport Red MP. I generate most of my power. ...
A: Great question. The next step up would be to the Prince O3 Speedport Black. It has a 100 sq" head ...
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| Going Pro | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions for you. I am currently 19 years old and have been playing tennis my whole ...
A: At 19, and given your relative lack of experience, statistically, the odds are against you making it ...
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| Scoring in the tie breaker | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Can you please settle an argument?! Whose score is announced first after each point in the tie ...
A: The scoring in a tie-breaker is consistent with the scoring in regular games; i.e., the score of the ...
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| When is it too late to start? | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I love the game of tennis. Everytime im out on the court I always enjoy myself. I do take it very ...
A: At 21, if you're considering becoming a pro, to have any chance at all, you have to be an extremely ...
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| my strings | 9/9/2008 |
Q: i was wondering what kind of strings i should get on my aero storm at 58 or 59 pounds. i want ...
A: I haven't played with LaserFibre SuperNatural Pro Stock strings (they're a multifilament synthetic), ...
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| my strings | 9/8/2008 |
Q: i was wondering what kind of strings i should get on my aero storm at 58 or 59 pounds. i want ...
A: I don't know what your budget is, but if you're looking for strings that give you everything you ...
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| Overgrip replacing overgrip | 8/8/2008 |
Q: At the moment I am using a Wilson [K] Factor [K] Six one Lite as my tennis racket. When I ordered ...
A: Yes, by all means, replace your overgrip as soon as possible. Overgrips are really only intended for ...
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| turning pro | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who is 34 and has been playing tennis for about 6 years. Has a good work ethic, ...
A: Unfortunately, at 34, it's much too late for your friend to entertain thoughts of turning pro. By ...
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| power | 6/19/2008 |
Q: i want to increase my serve power but i just cant...i think i am in the right technique can you ...
A: One exercise that I've found extremely effective in increasing service power is the following: ...
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| returning slices and backspin | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Help, My tennis partner relies (successfully so) on slice shots, I have a very hard time getting ...
A: In many ways, countering an effective slice is more difficult than countering topspin, particularly ...
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| tennis equipment | 5/20/2008 |
Q: CAn you give me some advice about my tennis equipment....i use dunlop aerogel 3hundred and i use ...
A: First of all, the Dunlop Aerogel 3Hundred racquet is a high quality racquet that's ideal for a ...
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| want to become professional tennis player | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I started playing tennis when I was twelve. Iam about to turn fifteen now and have been working 2-3 ...
A: For someone who has been playing less than three years, you're doing exceptionally well. But is it ...
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| Taking a day off | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I am a 12 year old tennis player. I am playing about 20-28 hours a week. Everyone tells me that it ...
A: When you're working as hard as you are, it's essential that you give yourself a day off. In no way ...
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| can i make it??? | 5/11/2008 |
Q: tennis but only started playing around 1 and a half years ago i just love the game and i would love ...
A: I love hearing from young players with such an obvious passion for tennis. You ask if there's ...
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| Can I become a Successful Proffesional Tennis Player? | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I am a 12 year old and have been playing tennis for 8.5 months, yet I am already a strong 3.5 ...
A: First of all, congratulations on such rapid progress in less than 9 months. You sure are off to a ...
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| loosing match | 5/3/2008 |
Q: my 11 years old son plays tennis since 3 years. when he looses a match generally i talk how he ...
A: What you say to a player after a loss, particularly when it's your own child, is a sensitive issue. ...
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| tennis fitness for juniors | 5/2/2008 |
Q: My son (12) is a solid player and has asked for a personal trainer to work on core and speed drills. ...
A: First, congratulations to your son for his awareness of the importance of developing his core ...
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| strings and strings tension | 4/30/2008 |
Q: i have a wilson k-one six tour 90 sq.in. like to play behind the back line and hit the ball hard. ...
A: The Wilson KSix-One Tour 90 is a real players racquet. With your current string tension at 60lbs, ...
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| tennis equipment | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I've always been using a vibration dampener to reduce shock and increase the pop on my racquet. But ...
A: Good question. The use of the dampener doesn't affect the playability of the strings. However, even ...
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| Do I have a chance? If not, how can I make one for myself? | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 16 year old male, living in Toronto, Ontario. About a month ago, I got obsessed with tennis, ...
A: First of all, you certainly don't sound foolish or immature. In fact, just the opposite. The reason ...
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| choosing a tennis racquet | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have been out of the game for over 10 years, (sigh), am now 30 and wanting to get back into ...
A: Kirstin, the option of hard grommets only applies to the Prince O3 Speedport Black and the Prince O3 ...
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| choosing a tennis racquet | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have been out of the game for over 10 years, (sigh), am now 30 and wanting to get back into ...
A: Really sorry to hear of your shoulder injury. However, I suspect that your injury is more due to a ...
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| net | 4/23/2008 |
Q: how tall is the net on the court
A: The height of a tennis net is 3 feet (36" / .914 meters) at the center strap and 3 feet 6 inches ...
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| Point of contact (ball) | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a competitive player and want to improve on my strokes. At what point should the ball and ...
A: Regarding point of contact, always try and position yourself so that you're able to make contact ...
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| Physical Improvement | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I am a junior tennis player and am looking for some speed or agility drills to help improve my ...
A: You're asking a question that more junior players should ask. Improving your speed and agility will ...
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| Profesional Career | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Hey there. I've been playing tennis since age 8. For the last year or so, I've been playing 6 days ...
A: It sounds as though you have plenty of natural ability, but what's missing is an environment in ...
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| tennis | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I really like the way you answer our questions. My 11 years son's academic exams will be over soon ...
A: You're asking a question that I'm sure many parents would like to hear an answer to. Obviously, two ...
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| choosing a tennis racquet | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have been out of the game for over 10 years, (sigh), am now 30 and wanting to get back into ...
A: I'll do my best to give you a few options. Being such a good player, you should be looking at a ...
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| What is this game? | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I was invited to lunch at a local (U.S.) racquet club by an Australian acquaintance. We ate in a ...
A: I suspect you're talking about Real Tennis (a.k.a Royal Tennis). I've seen it played a couple of ...
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| racquet selection | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Chris. I'm playing with Prince TT Bandit MP racquets strung @ 58# with Wilson Stamina 16 gauge ...
A: You're right about the Prince TT Bandit MP; it's a relatively stiff racquet. It's also head heavy, ...
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| Tournaments | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Hey i am 15 years old and i play tennis near Pittsburgh. I want to enter district tennis ...
A: Below, I've listed the links to web pages that should help you find tennis tournaments in the ...
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| Keeping head still | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Do you have any exercises or tips to help me keep my head still when I am hitting ground strokes?
A: I think many readers will be interested in your question. In my experience, players are more likely ...
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| Wrist problems | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Now that I joined my high school tennis team, I've been playing almost every day. After a while, ...
A: Sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your wrist. From personal experience, if I take some ...
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| abt coaching.... | 3/4/2008 |
Q: helo sir, this is gopinath from india. i'm 22yr old and i'm playing tennis and now i'm ...
A: You've raised many intersting issues. My thoughts on them are below: 1) "First is when a coach ...
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| Tennis vocabulary | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have a very simplewhat is the American slangy word for a 6:0 defeat in a set? We call it a ...
A: Funny, I've heard a few alternate expressions for 6-0 sets, but never 'canary'. Thanks for sharing. ...
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| Buying a second tennis racquet | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I am about to begin my 2nd year on the high school team and i am looking to buy a new racquet. Ive ...
A: Given that you're having difficulty generating a lot of spin without overhitting, it makes sense to ...
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| forhand | 2/17/2008 |
Q: My 12 years old daughter isplaying tennis since last 3 years. Recently i knew she is playing ...
A: You've asked a very important question here, as changing from a two-handed stroke to a single-handed ...
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| College Tennis | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I played highchool and I competed in some USTA tournaments. I would say at this point I am about a ...
A: Given that you started playing just a year ago, making the University of Wisconsin Madison's ...
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| pro tennis | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Is it compulsory to go through the junior tournaments in order to pursue a professional tennis ...
A: Firstly, thank you for your question. To pursue a professional tennis career and compete on the ATP ...
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| winning | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am 11 and playing tennis at national level. How important it is to win a match at this level. I ...
A: What a mature question for an 11 year old! In my view, at your age, winning matches at National ...
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| tennis | 2/3/2008 |
Q: when do the men make a ball change? and when do the women change balls. And do they change balls ...
A: which is a really good one. Regarding ball changes, here is what the rules state: ----- The event ...
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| coaching | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I´m a coach from Germany. Worked together with Neale Fraser,Lew Hoad, Troy Turnball and many other ...
A: It must have been something working with Lew Hoad, a player that, even today, many think was the ...
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| rodger federer | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Has Andy Murray ever beaten rodger federer
A: Andy Murray has played Roger Federer twice. The first time was in 2005 in the final of an ATP Tour ...
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| How to get started? | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I'm already 18 yrs old. I'm very interested in tennis but i think is too late to join the juniors. ...
A: Of today's current pros in the top 100, both men and women, all would have started playing well ...
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| Serving Area | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Besides serving from the correct side of the mid-court mark and behind the baseline, can a person ...
A: the answer to which is "no". The server may not touch the area outside the imaginary extension of ...
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| restringing | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Where can I get my tennis racket restrung? I've never gotten it done before, so I don't know what ...
A: D.P. Thank you for your question. Getting your racquet strung is a reasonably simple process. ...
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| Elbow | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Hey Chris, I began tennis in the 7th grade and am now currently a sophomore in high school. I lived ...
A: Nathan. Out of curiosity, which version of the Speedport Black do you use -- the one with the ...
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| Elbow | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Hey Chris, I began tennis in the 7th grade and am now currently a sophomore in high school. I lived ...
A: Sorry to hear about your elbow problem. I'm surprised that after a six month layoff your elbow ...
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| professional tennis | 1/18/2008 |
Q: i'm 15 and i played since i was 6 i live in brownwood,TX and i want to become a professional tennis ...
A: If you're talking about a world junior ranking (18 and under), you must compete in Junior ITF ...
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| Could I make it to the top? | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I'm ambitiuos and committed. I know how to handle pain and frustation, and I want to go pro. But, ...
A: It's always great to hear from thoughtful people like you who are seriously considering their ...
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| tennis rule for doubles | 1/7/2008 |
Q: We played doubles. It was a very competitive game. The set went back and forth - 3-4 then 4-5, etc. ...
A: In all my years of playing doubles, I've never experienced an occasion whereby my opponents ...
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| tournament | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Tournament played, the name of it,Hop-------------? I think it is played in Australia. Thanks,
A: You are most likely thinking of the Hopman Cup, played each year in Perth, Australia. The dates this ...
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| Advice about how to play for a local team, and serving help. | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I've been playing tennis for 3 years now, I'm 15 at the moment, and I would like to start lessons to ...
A: First, thank you for such clear, well-written questions. Also, given that you play for your ...
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| tennis coaching | 12/30/2007 |
Q: CAN YOU RECOMMEND ANY GOOD TENNIS COACH IN DUBAI,SINGAPORE,or Hongkong for my 10 years old son. we ...
A: I can not give you a personal recommendation for specific coaches; however, I can provide the ...
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