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TENNIS – EXPLORING THE ON-COURT COACHING DEBATE

What makes Grand Slam and ATP Tour singles tennis so compelling and unique is that the winner of a match has to solely find the intestinal fortitude required to make the difference during a competitive battle of wills and physiological…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • January 3, 2019
  • Tennis

TENNIS – A SPORT THAT PROVES TALENT IS NOT ENOUGH

After watching pro tennis for several decades, it has become very clear to me that in order for a singles player to become elite and maintain that success, raw natural talent can only go so far. In fact, I’ve seen…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • June 4, 2018
  • Tennis

I’M BACK FROM A SHORT 2017 SUMMER HIATUS

Hello everyone! My annual summer break has ended and I’m excited to be back at the controls of my blog with fresh articles for your reading pleasure rolling out by the end of the week.  As usual, if you have…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • July 25, 2017
  • MLB, NCAA Football, NFL, PGA, Recent Posts, Tennis

TENNIS – FORMERLY SUSPENDED PLAYERS WHO DOPED SHOULD NOT RECEIVE WILD CARDS UPON THEIR RETURN

Maria Sharapova returned to tennis last week after serving a 15-month suspension for taking a banned substance in early 2016. The five-time grand slam champion had tested positive for using meldonium or “Mildronate” at the 2016 Australian Open.  It is…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • May 1, 2017
  • Tennis

TENNIS – FROM ONE BAD BOY TO ANOTHER: JIMMY CONNORS SHOULD BE NICK KYRGIOS’ COACH

Tennis fans are used to witnessing players with bad tempers. Tantrums, rants and complete meltdowns are not uncommon.  Neither is abuse to racquets, officials and even reporters. And, hey – it’s understandable.  Tennis is a difficult sport particularly for the singles…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • April 4, 2017
  • Tennis

GOLF – FORMER PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Fay Crocker

I was recently browsing the Sports Illustrated Online Vault as I often do (a fun way to pass the time by the way) and I came upon a “Tip” in a 1957 issue that could explain a lot about my…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 16, 2017
  • Former Player Profiles, Tennis

TENNIS – WHY INDIAN WELLS IS HIGH ON MY SPORTS BUCKET LIST

Many sports fans are satisfied with simply attending their favorite team’s games during their lifetimes. For others like me who want to indulge my love for all sports, witnessing the greatest sporting events in the world is a mission. I don’t…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 8, 2017
  • Tennis

TENNIS – ALL IS RIGHT IN THE WORLD BECAUSE ROGER FEDERER IS BACK IN 2017

I don’t usually pick favorites in the sporting world besides my beloved New York Yankees (the baseball team I grew up with). But, I must admit that when it comes to the ATP Tour, I am most partial to Swiss…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • January 5, 2017
  • Tennis

TENNIS – ANDY MURRAY IS NEW NUMBER 1, BUT FOR HOW LONG?

Today, Andy Murray became the new world number 1 ranked player on the ATP Tour, a career high for the Scottish superstar. For 122 weeks, Serbian Novak Djokovic held a firm grasp on the top ranking in tennis, but Murray’s…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • November 7, 2016
  • Tennis

TENNIS – FORMER PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Doris Hart

Similar to my previous Former Player Spotlight article on Cary Middlecoff, I have chosen for us to take a closer look at an athlete who overcame physical limitations to become one of the greatest champions of her era. Her sport of…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • September 28, 2016
  • Former Player Profiles, Tennis

TENNIS – WOMEN DON’T DESERVE EQUAL PAY AT GRAND SLAMS WITHOUT BEST OF 5

I’ve often wondered why women continue to play the best of 3 set matches all year long, as opposed to the men who are required to bump up to the best of 5 at Grand Slam tournaments, Davis Cup and…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • July 9, 2016
  • Tennis

SUGGESTION TO EXPAND INSTANT REPLAY IN PRO TENNIS

Since 2008, professional Tennis has allowed players access to a Challenge System that has largely been successful. The system, called “Hawk-Eye”, uses several high-speed video cameras to visually track the trajectory of every ball.  That data transmits to a complex…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 13, 2014
  • Tennis
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