In tournaments, the old balls are swapped for new ones after several games. Those livelier new ones can change a player’s strategy.
Category: McEnroe, Patrick
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A Decade After U.S.T.A. Sidelined Her, Taylor Townsend Is Moving On
The New York Times – Sports:When Townsend was the world’s top junior player, the leaders of tennis in the United States told her to hit the gym. A decade later, she’s determined to play the best tennis of her career.
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Here’s Some Tennis Advice: Keep It Short
The New York Times – Sports:Coaches say winning quicker rallies is crucial to winning matches. It’s “the No. 1-indicator of winning and losing.”