The big serve

Article Abstract:

Modern tennis has become the game of the big serve. The fastest 1991 serve, at 134 miles per hour, was delivered by Marc Rosset. The speed of a tennis ball is gauged by a radar gun. A big serve usually means a large number of aces will be made.

author: Markowitz, Dan, Zeitchick, Norman, Gullikson, Tim
Tennis serve

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

Learn from Jimmy Connors' big moments

Article Abstract:

The lessons that tennis players can learn from watching Jimmy Connors at the 1991 US Open include refusing to give up, playing to win and trying to get one more ball over the net. Gloria Connors discusses Connors' comeback.

author: Zeitchick, Norman
Interview, United States Open (Tennis), Connors, Jimmy, 1991 AD, Connors, Gloria

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

How to cover the court

Article Abstract:

Techniques are described for ways to cover the court when playing tournament tennis. Michael Chang's strategies in ground strokes, volleying, returning serves and recovery moves are discussed.

author: Zeitchick, Norman, Gullikson, Tim
Chang, Michael

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


subjects list: Methods, Tennis, Tennis players, Cover Story
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.