female tennis players sania mirzaStruggling to advance beyond second rounds of Grand Slam events all season, Sania Mirza
opens her US Open campaign against world number 64 Olga Govortsova of Belarus as the last Grand Slam tennis Major of the year begins on Monday.
The one-to-one record between the world number 71 Sania and her Belarussian rival is tied 1-1.
Sania had beaten Govortsova in a qualifying event in 2007 and the Belarussian settled the score with a win in Doha next year.
Sania had beaten Govortsova in a qualifying event in 2007 and the Belarussian settled the score with a win in Doha next year.
If Sania clears the first hurdle, she may run into 10th seed Italian Flavia Pennetta in the second round.
Sania Mirza moved up three places to be No. 71 in the WTA singles rankings issued on Monday. She, however, slipped to 46 in doubles, a loss of two slots.
Mahesh Bhupathi, meanwhile, replaced Leander Paes at No. 7, a gain of one position, in the ATP doubles rankings.
Bhupathi’s semi-final appearance at the Cincinnati Masters helped him move above Paes.
female tennis players awards* Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Newcomer of the Year 2004
* WTA Player of the Year
* WTA Most Improved Player of the Year
* WTA Player Service
2005
* ESPY Best Female Tennis Player
* Named the country's best female player for the year by Russia's tennis federation
* Master of Sports of Russia
* Prix de Citron Roland Garros
2006
* Named the country's best female player for the year by Russia's tennis federation2007
* ESPY Best Female Tennis Player
* ESPY Best International Female Athlete
sexy female tennis playersSarah Gronert, a 22 year old professional tennis player from Germany finds herself under scrutiny from her opponents and their coaches. They believe that Sarah Gronert’s unique gender issue should make her ineligible to compete for the woman’s tour.
The German tennis player is battling controversies and issues related to her biology. Gronert was born with male and female genitalia but after she has undergone surgery, Gronert is now medically certified as a she. Amidst that change, she’s still undergoing criticism and is struggling to be accepted.
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female tennis playersTennis Week is partnering with one of tennis' top stars to take readers inside the lifestyle of a champion. Maria Sharapova, named by Vogue as one of its top 20 best-dressed new faces, is bringing her distinctive style, health and fitness insight, beauty and wellness tips, fashion flair and personal presence to the pages of Tennis Week Magazine. The two-time Grand Slam champion has signed on as a regular Editorial Contributor to Tennis Week Magazine, TW publisher Randy Master announced today.
female tennis players maria sharapovaLately, female tennis is experiencing new renaissance, and not just because the quality of the play has gone up, but mostly because the beauty of the players. Some of the girls on WTA tour could be easily models instead of tennis players, and this is the reason that makes the difference with female tennis. Because of these new tennis beauties we can now enjoy the combination of beautiful game and beautiful girls, and this is really a win-win situation for both players as well as the fans. This site is dedicated to the world's most beautiful female tennis players. So make sure to tune in to the hottest what female tennis has to offer. Enjoy.
world tennis playersWhen it comes to synthesizing speed of objects, tennis players are better than other athletes and non-athletes. The Swiss study could provide insight into the future of sports training, particularly hand-eye coordination sports like tennis, cricket or baseball, according to a study out of the EPFL tech school in Lausanne.
Leila Overney is an EPFL researcher on the study.
Overney tested 18 tennis players, 19 triathletes and 19 non-athletes. But she says when it comes to attention and detection tasks tennis players are not better.
OVERNEY: Attention tasks where (you) have to do two different things at the same time or detection tasks where (you) have to detect a particular target that was a particular pattern among different patterns and detect one particular pattern. They were not better at doing that.
HELMICK: Can what you’ve discovered help Roger Federer beat Raphael Nadal on clay?
OVERNEY: No, we are not that far. It has some implications for training because these are tasks that are known to be tasks that improve with training. They are used regularly with people who have visual impairment, so definitely it would be something that is easily, easily done. It is an easy training method and now the thing is trying to figure out how much of that training would help tennis performance.
Next up for Overney and her fellow researchers is to find out if tennis players are naturally gifted at visual perception or if the athletes have honed their skills accordingly.
Alex Helmick, World Radio Switzerland.
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female tennis players maria sharapova biographyMaria Yuryevna Sharápova (born April 19, 1987) is a Russian professional tennis player who is a former World No. 1. As of May 12, 2008, she is the second-ranked female player in the world and the top ranked Russian female player. At the end of 2006, she was the world's highest-paid female athlete.
Sharapova has won three Grand Slam singles titles. In 2004, she beat Serena Williams to take the Wimbledon title at the age of 17. Two years later, she defeated Justine Henin in the final of the 2006 U.S. Open. At the 2008 Australian Open, she beat Ana Ivanović in the final. Sharapova has been ranked in the top 10 since winning Wimbledon, the longest of any current female tennis player. On Monday 19th May 2008 Sharapova will reclaim the world number 1 ranking due to the sudden retirement of Justine Henin.
Maria Yuryevna Sharapova (born April 19, 1987) is a Russian professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. She is currently the second ranked player in the world. At the end of 2006, she was the world's highest-paid female athlete.
Sharapova has won two Grand Slam singles titles. She is the reigning U.S. Open champion, having defeated Justine Henin in the final of the 2006 U.S. Open. Two years earlier, she defeated Serena Williams in the final at Wimbledon.
Sharapova's parents moved from Homel, Belarus, to Siberia, Russia, in 1986, after the Chernobyl nuclear accident. She was born the following year in Nyagan, Russia.
Sharapova's father, Yuri Sharapov, brought Maria to the United States to attend the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida when she was 7 years old. Her mother, Yelena, who could not come with them because of visa restrictions, followed a few years later. Sharapova has lived in the United States since then but retains her Russian citizenship.
Career Titles
Singles2003: Tokyo & Quebec City
2004: Birmingham, Wimbledon, Seoul, Tokyo & WTA Championships
2005: Tokyo & DohaDoubles
2003: Tokyo, Luxembourg
2004: Birmingham
HIGHEST RANKINGS
Singles: 2 (11/4/2005)Doubles: 41 (14/6/2004)BEST GRAND SLAM PERFORMANCES
Australian Open: Semis
Roland Garros: Quarters
Wimbledon: ChampionUS Open: 3rd round
Maria Sharapova Biography
Date of Birth: April 19, 1987Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia (Siberian Region)
Residence: Bradenton, Florida, USAWTA
Ranking: 4
Nationality: Russian
Plays: Right-handed
Racquet: Prince
Endorsements: Speedminton, Motorola, Parlux Fragrances, Canon, TAG Heuer, Honda Japan & Colgate-Palmolive
Favorite Movie: Pearl Harbor
Favorite Food: Russian
Favorite Book: Sherlock Holmes and Pippi Longstocking series Loves fashion, singing, jazz dancing and watching movies.
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tennis playersStarted on the 26th of June. Well, I enjoy watching tennis though, most people might say it's pretty boring. My least favourite tennis player would definitely have to be Maria Sharapova. Perhaps Roger Federer too but Sharapova...she's way at the bottom of my list of tennis players. Basically, Jas simply worships Sharapova. Two reasons why I dislike Sharapova....
1) She grunts too much while playing.
2) She dresses strange. Turning the court into a runway....
Look at what she wore at the Australian Open...looked like some maternity dress. In case you are wondering which one, it was the blue Nike one. Even the comentator commented on it for goodness sake. Recently, if I did not get it mixed up, it was at the French Open, she wore something that looked remarkably like a pink tutu. Well, now it seems like she has more of a sense of dressing because she's starting to use shorts n top instead, rather like Hantuchova.
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tennis elbow pictureA Pain Doctor’s Guide To Tennis Elbow
Steven D. Waldman, M.D.
Summertime is here and pain clinic waiting rooms are filling up with weekend warriors with myriad pain complaints from over doing it. Among the most common of these is tennis elbow. Tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis) is caused by repetitive microtrauma to the extensor tendons of the forearm. Coexistent bursitis, arthritis, and gout also may perpetuate the pain and disability of tennis elbow.
Tennis elbow occurs in patients engaged in repetitive activities that include hand grasping, such as politicians shaking hands or high-torque wrist turning such as scooping ice cream at an ice cream parlor. Tennis players develop tennis elbow by two separate mechanisms: first, increased pressure grip strain as a result of playing with too heavy a racquet; and second, making backhand shots with a leading shoulder and elbow rather than keeping the shoulder and elbow parallel to the net. Other racquet sport players also are susceptible to the development of tennis elbow.
The pain of tennis elbow is localized to the region of the lateral epicondyle. It is constant and is made worse with active contraction of the wrist. Patients note the inability to hold a coffee cup or hammer. Sleep disturbance is common. On physical examination, there is tenderness along the extensor tendons at or just below the lateral epicondyle. Many patients with tennis elbow exhibit a bandlike thickening within the affected extensor tendons. Elbow range of motion is normal. Grip strength on the affected side is diminished. Patients with tennis elbow demonstrate a positive tennis elbow test. The test is performed by stabilizing the patient's forearm and then having the patient clench his or her fist and actively extend the wrist. The examiner then attempts to force the wrist into flexion . Sudden, severe pain is highly suggestive of tennis elbow.
If a patient’s tennis elbow doesn’t get better, the pain clinician should consider other diagnosis as radial tunnel syndrome and occasionally C6-C7 radiculopathy can mimic tennis elbow. Radial tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy that is the result of entrapment of the radial nerve below the elbow. Radial tunnel syndrome can be distinguished from tennis elbow in that with radial tunnel syndrome, the maximal tenderness to palpation is distal to the lateral epicondyle over the radial nerve, whereas with tennis elbow, the maximal tenderness to palpation is over the lateral epicondyle. If in doubt, obtain an EMG which will help distinguish cervical radiculopathy and radial tunnel syndrome from tennis elbow.
tennis players and coachA top woman tennis coach was caught in bed with a 13-year-old girl after starting a lesbian affair with the child star, a court heard yesterday.
Claire Lyte, 29, allegedly took advantage of the youngster while coaching her at one of the Lawn Tennis Association's academies for talented children.
The relationship was revealed when the girl's mother found her daughter and Lyte naked in bed together, a jury was told.
Lyte, who is accused of sexual activity with a child, denies any sexual contact with the girl, who was described as one of the leading tennis talents of her age.
Instead, she claims the girl's 'ambitious and pushy' mother concocted the allegations to spite her when her daughter failed to reach her potential and left the Loughborough academy.
Liverpool Crown Court heard that the girl became infatuated with Lyte and sent her intimate text messages, claiming she loved and wanted to marry the blonde coach.
She wrote a love 'contract' to Lyte, referring to herself as the coach's 'babyface' and promising to love her for ever.
Her feelings, the jury were told, were reciprocated. Lyte and the girl shared hotel rooms when away at tournaments and were seen using the same toilet cubicle.
Lyte even started wearing the girl's clothes and adopted her 'style', the court heard.
Peter Davies, prosecuting, said: "The relationship between coach and student transcended the boundaries of a normal coach-player relationship.
"The defendant was attracted to the girl and it seems that the attraction between adult and teenager became mutual.
"Instead of realising the true implications of the situation and maintaining a professional approach, the defendant took advantage of the difference in years and maturity and fostered a relationship with the pupil."
The court heard that Lyte is a former professional tennis player who played at Wimbledon and reached 101 in the world rankings.
When she was forced to retire through injury, she became a coach at the LTA's Loughborough academy for aspiring tennis stars, and was named LTA young coach of the year in 2001.
The court heard that the affair began in May 2005, six months after the girl started being coached by Lyte at the centre.
It was allegedly discovered in October 2005 when the girl's mother came home unexpectedly early from a party one Sunday afternoon and caught her daughter and Lyte in bed together.
Top tennis coach: Claire Lyte is accused of having an affair with a 13-year-old girl
Yesterday, the jury was shown a recording of the girl's interview with police.
She sobbed as she said: "My mum came back and we did something that shouldn't have happened.
"I don't know what to call it. It was something sexual."
Mr Davies said that according to the girl, a consensual sex act took place.
When her mother arrived home, she noticed two pairs of trainers at the top of the stairs.
She went to the girl's bedroom where she found them in bed together engaged in a sex act.
"There followed lengthy arguments between them, during which the defendant said she cared for and was in love with the girl," said Mr Davies.
Instead of reporting Lyte to police over the alleged incident, the girl's mother allowed her daughter to continue her training at the academy.
She made a formal complaint only ten months later, in August 2006, after Lyte told her that her daughter's tennis career was not progressing.
Police searched Lyte's home and discovered a pair of the girl's knickers, with traces of the coach's DNA on them.
They also found a love 'contract' in the girl's handwriting hidden in Lyte's bedroom.
In the document, the girl pledged to: "Never be with anyone else. Never lie to you again. Always be here for you.
"Always be your babyface. Be a good baby, not a bad one. Try hard when I'm on court.
"Be with you for ever. Never let you go. Never lose you. Do chores in our little house when we get one.
"Look after you and love you for ever and just be with you."
The girl told police Lyte took the lead in the relationship and she was frightened to speak out because it might have jeopardised her tennis coaching.
Asked what she thought of the affair, the girl added: "It was wrong. I'm too little, too young. She should have known better."
Interviewed by police, Lyte, from Shirley, near Solihull, West Midlands, denied the affair.
She claimed she was heterosexual and that the girl's mother made up the allegations to get her sacked because her daughter's tennis career was faltering.
Lyte denies five counts of sexual activity with a child between May 2005 and June last year.
tennis ballShoes used by sportsperson for playing various sports are often referred as tennis shoes. A pair of athletic shoes is widely called tennis shoes and has a lot of relevance for any good player. Any outdoor game, be it tennis or other strenuous game involves a lot of preparation. A great amount of practice and long hours in the court is spent in order to excel in the game.
Need and importance of good quality tennis shoes:
As the stability of a player largely depends upon the stability of his
feet, it is important that he wears a quality tennis shoe in order to keep his feet stable and firmly grounded. Feet of a tennis player are instrumental while serving the ball and also while chasing the ball around the court. The feet also help in supporting the upper part of your body while making various shots in tennis. A good pair of tennis shoes can provide power and force to the player to carry out an action. At the same time a defective pair of shoes can harm the feet and bring discom
ould be able to take the impact of all the running around in the court that is done by the player. Apart from protecting the feet of the player, they should also be able to provide the much needed flexibility to the player.
Fit properly – A good pair of tennis shoes must also fit properly on the feet of the player. If the shoes are not of perfect size they may not be comfortable while running around. While wearing the shoes, the player must feel at ease and must be able to concentrate on the game instead of worrying about the blisters on his feet.
Reputed brand tennis shoes – It is always advisable to buy tennis shoes from reputed brands only. Going for a lesser known brand may make you regret afterwards as the shoes may not be as comfortable to wear and the quality may not be that good. A well known brand may cost you higher but it will be highly durable thus giving you the value for money spent. A cheaper pair of shoes may also ruin and damage your feet and will also wear out fast thus resulting in the waste of money spent on them.
To sum up, we can say that knowing the hardships a player has to withstand, his feet needs to be pampered. In order to do so, it is necessary that he wears a nice and comfortable pair of shoes. It is important that his feet do not receive any form of injury as an injury can ruin his career. Good research should be done before buying tennis shoes and should check properly before selecting the right pair of shoes for you. A perfect pair of tennis shoes can be instrumental in taking you to newer heights in your game.
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Yes the picture's real. Burj Al Arab in Dubai is home to the world's highest tennis courts (at times). At 210 meters (about 690 feet), it's pretty far up there. Way higher than I'd feel comfortable running around hitting a ball. The court doubles as a landing pad when there aren't any matches being played, and as a place to shit your pants the rest of the time.
Video of Andre Agassi and some other guy playing tennis up there after the jump. I like how at the end they just start wailing balls off of the side trying to hit things. Because that's what I would do.
tennisTennis Courts available for use on an advanced Fee Reservation Basis - Santa Monica Residents that purchase a resident reservation card will have priority
- Reed Park - 6 lighted courts courts located at 7th and Wilshire Blvd.
- Ocean View Park - 6 non lighted courts located at 2600 Barnard Way (1 block south of Ocean Park Blvd). Reservations available year round on Saturday and Sunday. Weekday reservations available during the summer season only (Memorial Day through Labor Day).
Tennis Courts available for use on a free, drop-in, non-reserved basis - (See Tennis Court Rules of Etiquette below.). Courts may be reserved for Group or Individual Lessons/Programs/Events.
- Clover Park - 2 lighted courts located at 25th and Ocean Park Blvd.
- Douglas Park - 2 lighted courts located on 25th and Wilshire Blvd.
- Los Amigos Park - 1 lighted court located at 6th and Hollister Ave. Court is available only when school classes or sponsored programs are not in session (usually on weekdays after 6pm or all day on weekends)
- Marine Park - 3 lighted courts located at 17th and Marine Ave.
- Memorial Park - 4 lighted courts located at 14th and Olympic Blvd.
