Tennis - July/August 2018

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The July/August issue of TENNIS Magazine celebrates the tenth anniversary of the 2008 Wimbledon final, the greatest match ever between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. There's also nine more matches to round out the Top 10 most memorable ones of the Open era. What's at Stake dives into the curious case of former No. 1 Angelique Kerber, Marin Cilic's missing piece and Frances Tiafoe's home-court advantage in Washington. There's plenty of instruction tips from experts like Nick Bollettieri, Tracy Austin, Paul Annacone and Gigi Fernandez. And in Stories of the Open Era, we look at how the Americans took control of tennis form the British, fifty years ago.

Like Roger, Like Rafa

Why Rafael Nadal should also skip part of the season

2 mins

Grass Stain

The tours need a big, pre-Wimbledon turf tournament

2 mins

Home Sweet Home

As Washington, D.C. celebrates 50 years of professional tennis this summer at the Citi Open, can fast-rising Maryland native Frances Tiafoe seize the home-court advantage?

7 mins

A Champion's Bind

A Grand Slam winner and Top 10 mainstay with an overpowering game and tour-wide respect, Marin Cilic has everything in tennis—except the consistent ability to close.

6 mins

The Greatest Match Ever

Few tennis matches have seemed as fated to be classics as the one that was played on Wimbledon’s Centre Court on July 6, 2008. The skies over southwest London were ominous that afternoon, but anticipation had rarely run higher. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were about to face off in another final at the All England Club.

10+ mins

The American Invasion

Fifty years ago this summer, Open tennis came to Wimbledon, and the sport changed hands for good

7 mins

No Pain, No Gain

For older players, injuries are an unavoidable —but manageable—part of the game

2 mins

Own Goals

Student-athletes get out of college what they put in.

2 mins

The Weakest Link

What to do when you’re getting picked on in doubles

2 mins

The No-Blame Game

Tennis doesn’t let us make excuses. So why can’t we stop trying?

2 mins

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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.