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Everything you need to know about… Indian Wells
Located in the stunning Coachella Valley in California (also home to the cooler-than-thou music festival), Indian Wells is one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world – a Grand Slam in all but name. In fact, locals even call it the “Grand Slam of the West” and it’s usually one of the most attended…
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Andy Murray wins his first title of 2017 in Dubai
After the wobbliest of starts, Andy Murray came back to clinch his first title of 2017 by beating Spain’s Fernando Verdasco 6-3 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Open. After going up 3-1 in the first set (thank, in part, to a misfiring Murray serve), Verdasco seemed to lose his confidence, making it a comfortable…
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Gallery: Tennis in British art
The huge tennis craze that spread over Britain during the second half of the nineteenth century, and the first half of the twentieth, also extended to art, with even big names such as Eric Ravilious getting in on the act. Below are a few of Tennis Talent’s favourites.
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Tip of the day: How to refuel during a match
Every professional player grazes their way through a match, cramming in enough water, energy gels and, in the case of Rafael Nadal, bananas to make sure they’re performing at the peak of their potential. However, as an amateur player, it’s very easy to focus on eating and drinking properly before a match, but then completely…
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Highlights: Kyle Edmund through to quarter-final of the Delray Beach Open
British No.3 Kyle Edmund has advanced to the quarter-final of the Delray Beach Open in Florida after beating Taiwan’s Lu Yen-Hsun 6-3 3-6 6-2 in a rain-delayed encounter. Yen-Hsun made life difficult for Edmund in the second set, but the Brit responded well in the third to break Yen-Hsun’s serve twice and clinch the tie. That’s the good news.…
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Tip of the day: Volley contact
Do you often find yourself getting into perfect position for a volley, only to thunk it straight back at your opponent and lose the point? Or, even worse, do you miss the ball completely? If so, fear not: the excellent video below, which comes courtesy of coach Blair Henley and Tennis Now, shows how to get…
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Fed Cup: Great Britain continue winning ways in Estonia
Great Britain have built on their impressive showing against Portugal yesterday in the Fed Cup to complete another 3-0 win against Latvia today. Heather Watson started the day well with a straight sets 6-3 6-0 victory over Diana Marcinkevica, before Johanna Konta once again sealed the deal in the tie, defeating World No.35 Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-3.…
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Fed Cup: Impressive Great Britain beat Portugal 3-0
Great Britain have begun their 2017 Fed Cup campaign on the right foot with a dominant 3-0 win over Portugal in Tallinn, Estonia. Heather Watson set the benchmark early on, beating Ines Murta 6-1 6-1 in 57 minutes, before World No.10 Johanna Konta sealed the deal with a 6-2 6-4 victory over Michelle Larcher. “I’m really happy to have got…
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Fed Cup 2017 preview: Tallinn round robin
The Great Britain squad will be hoping that 2017 is the year they finally escape the clutches of the dreaded Europe/Africa Zone. They will begin their campaign in Tallinn, Estonia, on Wednesday, with new coach Anne Keothavong saying she wants to “put women’s tennis on the map in this country”. And there’s never been a better…
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