Tennis - March/April 2019

In this issue

The March/April issue of TENNIS Magazine showcases a feature story on cover girl Naomi Osaka. You'll also find in-depth features on Miami tournament director James Blake, how an Oracle grant boosted Danielle Collins' career, and a look at studies proving that tennis can help you live longer. You can also pick up some tips from greats Tracy Austin, Jim Courier, Mark Knowles and Nick Bollettieri, and browse through what's the latest on the market for new clothes and racquets.

Resolving Your Rules Questions & Quarrels

My partner accidentally served with a ball that wasn’t from the can we started playing with. Our opponent returned the serve out, but then claimed the ball was “bad”—which, to her, was the reason it went out—and that we should replay the point. I said she had tried to return the ball, so there should be no replay. We ended up replaying the point, but who was right? —Becky Pearson, Dallas, TX

2 mins

The original tennis academy star pulls no punches about the ATP's middle class

He upsets me in some ways.

3 mins

Ask The Expert

A former Indian Wells finalist and Miami champion, this recently retired Polish pro will be missed by many

1 min

Coaching In The Bigs

Understanding, rather than demanding, is essential to a successful partnership

2 mins

Can Naomi Osaka Own The Sport, And The Court, Like Serena?

Naomi Osaka has beaten her idol, Serena Williams, on tennis’ biggest stage—and backed it up with another Slam. Can she make the court, and the sport, hers in a way that Williams has?

9 mins

Oracle's Grants Are Difference-Makers For Aspiring Players

Larry Ellison gets the photo-ops at Indian Wells, but away from the camera, Oracle’s commitment to U.S. tennis has begun to bear fruit

6 mins

Why You May Want To Consider Switching Your Racquets!

The same can be said about Novak Djokovic, who recently began his 10th consecutive year playing with a Head frame in triumphant style, winning his seventh Australian Open and 15th Grand Slam title. Before this decade of dominance, Djokovic swung a Wilson, which he used to win his first major title at the 2008 Australian Open.

4 mins

4 Tips To Help You Hit A Strong Running Forehand

To hit a great shot on the move, your brain must be as quick as your feet

1 min

Opening Statements

When you’re serving, adopt the attitude of a baseball pitcher. An effective pitcher has usually mastered one or two pitches, and is able to constantly change the location and speed of each pitch. Most importantly, the pitcher can do so with the same throwing motion so that the batter can’t tell which direction the ball is headed. It’s easy to draw a connection to how this can be valuable in tennis—especially in doubles.

1 min

Tips To Play Tennis In Relaxed Way

Tennis matches are stressful. We all want to win them, but the outcome is uncertain. But unlike all that can go wrong in a match, rituals are entirely under a player’s control. Concentrating on a simple, controllable and repeatable sequence of actions reduces fearful thinking and helps you relax.

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Tennis Magazine Description:

By offering a comprehensive and authoritative look at one of the nation’s most popular sports, Tennis Magazine is the essential lifestyle guide for the game’s enthusiasts. Every issue speaks to the passion of a readership that not only enjoys watching the world’s top professionals, but also plays the game 100-plus times per year. Whether featuring instruction tips from the sport’s most renowned personalities or reviewing everything from racquets and apparel to world-class travel destinations, content reflects the lifestyle of affluent, healthy, active readers through striking photography, confident editorial and impeccable design.