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Issue 30, February 2009
AUSTRALIAN OPEN NEWSLETTER
Oh Roger!!! We all felt the pain as Rafa Nadal continued his Grand Slam dominance over Roger Federer at Melbourne Park. The five set classic wasn't quite the same level as the Wimbledon final of 2008, but it had the drama and the momentum swings to keep the crowd thrilled. Again it was a matter of lost opportunities for Federer - who crucially failed to convert break points in the 3rd set as he fell behind 2 sets to 1.
If Federer had been able to take the lead, surely Nadal's extraordinary semi final against Fernado Verdasco would have taken its toll. This 5 hour 14 minute match was the best of the tournament played at a stunning high level. Verdasco belted 93 winners; Nadal just 25 unforced errors. By matches end Nadal had 193 points; Verdasco 192. It gave Nadal the chance to prove he is Federer's kryptonite, leading the Grand Slam final head to head 6 - 1.
While Serene won a tenth slam, perhaps the biggest story of the tournament was the quarter final performance of Jelena Dokic. A top 5 player and Wimbledon semi finalist in the early 2000's, Dokic has been in the tennis wilderness for 6 - 7 years. She became more famous for her fathers antics than her tennis as her life spiralled into decline.
A huge amount of credit must go to Jelena and her current team who have rediscovered a unique tennis talent. By taking Dinara Safina to 3 sets - a match which she could easily have won - she demonstrated a mental strength not possessed by many tour competitors. She won back the Australian crowd with her determined effort and mature and candid reflection of her career to date. By re-entering the top 100 her tournament and prize money opportunities will increase - and most importantly she's got her life back.
Enjoy this months newsletter as we:-
- Explore the creating phase of a point,
- Explore the crucial aspect of managing human resources in your tennis business, and
- Deliver Week 23 Lesson Plan
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Current Tennis Articles
Lesson Plans Week 23
There are 5 ways to control the tennis ball:-
- Height
- Depth
- Direction
- Spin
- Speed
This weeks lesson plan focus' on controlling and recieving speed...click here to view this months lesson plan>>>
The Five Playing Phases - Creating By Rufus Keown
During every point players are in one of five phases of play:-
- initiating (serve / return)
- defensive
- rallying
- creating
- attacking
This series of article offrs tips and drills as to how to improve each phase of play.
...read more about the creating phase >>>
Managing your Tennis Business - Human Resources Management
By Rufus Keown
If you are or you aspire to become a head coach of a club or facility, managing your staff will be amongst your most important duties. Assistant coaches, trainees, administration and maintenance staff will all be critical to the overall strength of your coaching business. This month we look at the factors in selecting the right person for your company ... read Part 3 of Managing your Tennis Business >>>>
Playing Styles - The Modern Player
This eBook will help you become the ultimate big match player, understanding when to play the right shot at the right time and recognise when to:-
- defend
- neutralise
- create, or
- attack.
...Click here to find out more about Player development>>>
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