Quote of the Day: Novak Djokovic

“Every time you get there you want to win it badly, but some things go wrong. You’re thinking too much. You’re worrying too Tweet

Quote of the Day: Kung-Tzu (Confucius)

“Talent neglected or misguided, investigations into the nature of things not completed, what is right understood but not acted upon, and the lack of energy to rectify what is wrong – these are the things which pain my heart, which I Tweet

What You Can Learn From… Novak Djokovic’s Victory at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic Australian Open Champion 2011

Melbourne, Australia- Serbian Novak Djokovic defeated Brit Andy Murray in convincing fashion to win his second Grand Slam title (2008 Australian Open) 6-4, 6-2, 6-3. Djokovic, also known as Nole, displayed a newfound maturity under the most intense pressure. Time after time Djokovic played his game and attacked with stinging Tweet

What You Can Learn From… Novak Djokovic’s Defeat of Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic

What You Can Learn From… Novak Djokovic’s Defeat of Roger Federer Davis Cup champion Novak Djokovic defeated defending champion and world #2 Roger Federer in three scintillating sets 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-4. The level of tennis played tonight on Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia was simply championship quality. Two great competitors slugged it out point [...]

What you can learn from… Nalbandian v. Hewitt

Hewitt Nalbandian

What you can learn from… Nalbandian v. Hewitt The very definition of grit, determination, heart, and a will to win were all on display tonight at the Australian Open in Melbourne. After more than 4 and a half hours of play Nalbandian sealed his victory on his first match point 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 9-7. [...]

Quote of the Day: Parsa Samii

GEM

“Don’t look forward, don’t look backwards, just work hard, enjoy everything you do and do your best to live in the moment. Everything else will take care of itself.” Parsa Samii, GEM Tennis Tweet

Quote of the Day: Anonymous

Olivier Rochus

“Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary [...]

Video: Novak Djokovic’s Intensity

Novak Djokovic © GEM Tennis

Video: Novak Djokovic’s Intensity in Every Point by Parsa Samii, GEM Tennis (parsa@gemtennis.com) Check out the outstanding vantage point of Serb Novak Djokovic compete in this point against Roger Federer at the 2010 Roger’s Cup in Toronto. The Serb’s outstanding footwork and intensity are evident even though he ended up losing this point. Professional players [...]