Saturday 27 May 2023
Sunday 21 May 2023
Week Before Roland Garros ATP 250 and WTA 250
Slipping and Sliding...
That need for excellent movement is best exemplified by having the ability to “slide” around the courts.
The game’s natural sliders—players such as Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer among the men and Kim Clijsters and Francesca Schiavone for the women—make it seem as no ball can be hit out of their reach on a clay court.
“Your footwork and balance on clay are probably more important than on any other surface,” says longtime coach Nick Bollettieri, who has seen a number of his pupils past and present—from Monica Seles to Andre Agassi to Jelena Jankovic—post solid clay‐court results. Embrace the fact that the ball kicks up into their strike zone enough for them to put their opponents on the run.
The Art of the Slide
So long rain we oh so hope as we move into the last week of competition before Roland Garros. Our tourneys this week are:
Tuesday 9 May 2023
ITALIAN OPEN - ROME ATP/WTA Masters 1000
Congratulations to the Mutua Madrid Champions, WTA #2 Aryna Sabalenka and ATP #1 Carlos Alcaraz. Razzie Award to Madrid's event organization for a slew of faux paus - from 'Cake-Gate' to not allowing the Women's Double Champions speak at their ceremony. If Feliciano Lopez is feeling the heat, well asi es la vida😕
However, Tennis moves on quickly. Viva Italia for 12 days - the event is more than just tennis. It's an entertainment experience, high fashion, fine food, fabulous shopping and celebrity musical performances have made the tournament one of the most glamorous stops on the ATP/WTA Tours.
Let's play ball!👇
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