The Countdown to Roland Garros: The Man Behind the Name

Roland Garros- The Man Behind the Name In 1928, amidst international attention, a magnificent new tennis facility in Paris was christened “Le Stade de Roland Garros,” in honor of a young war hero who had lost his life ten years before.  His name has since become synonymous with one of the most revered of tennis [...]

ROLAND GARROS: RAFA DOMINATES

In the third round of the French Open, Rafael Nadal dominated former #1 Lleyton Hewitt 6-1, 6-3, 6-1.  Rafa had an answer for everything that the Australian threw at him.  Nadal was on top of his game and unrelenting, a sign of great respect of his opponent.  He unleashed crushing forehands and made many signature [...]

The Art of Tennis is Patience: Rene Lacoste 1927

        English Translation: THE ART OF TENNIS IS PATIENCE by Rene Lacoste  The Training 1.  Concentration 2.  Fitness 3.  Focus on the Ball 4.  Important Parts of the Stroke Balance Racquet Preparation Ball Height Over the Net 5.  Court Position 6.  Quality Tactics 7.  A Good Attitude   **  This picture was [...]