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201. Match activity and physiological load during a clay-court tennis tournament in elite female players.

Author

Fernandez-Fernandez, Jaime, Sanz-Rivas, David, Fernandez-Garcia, Benjamin, and Mendez-Villanueva, Alberto

Subjects
*WOMEN tennis players, *TENNIS training, *TENNIS courts, *SPORTS physiology, *BLOOD lactate, *PHYSICAL training & conditioning, *PHYSIOLOGY
Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the match activity and physiological demands of women's tennis during a 3-day clay-court tennis tournament. The activity profile of eight players was determined by filming each competitive match with video cameras. Metabolic-perceptual measurements-blood samples and individual ratings of perceived exertion (RPE)-were taken while the players were sitting during permitted changeover breaks in play. The activity profile of the players was as follows: strokes per rally, 2.5 ± 1.6; rally duration, 7.2 ± 5.2 s; rest time between rallies, 15.5 ± 7.3 s; effective playing time, 21.6 ± 6.1%; work-to-rest ratio, 1:2.1. Blood lactate concentration [2.2 ± 0.9 mmol · l-1 (n = 50) vs. 2.2 ± 0.7 mmol · l-1 (n = 48)] and RPE values [12.2 ± 2.4 (n = 57) vs. 12 ± 2.3 (n = 57)] were not significantly different (P = 0.65-0.78) between service and return games. The results highlight the importance of taking these factors (i.e. activity patterns and physiological profile) into account when planning training strategies for competitive females players. As such, tennis training regimes should be adapted to the specific demands imposed by match-play in female players on a clay-court surface. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2006
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202. COMPARISON OF ASSESSMENTS OF PARENTS' AND COACHES' BEHAVIOUR BY MALE AND FEMALE TENNIS PLAYERS OF DIFFERENT AGES.

Author

Filipčič, Aleš and Filipèiè, Tjaša

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, TENNIS players, ANALYSIS of variance, SPORTS, PSYCHOLOGY, COACHES (Athletics), STANDARD deviations
Abstract

Copyright of Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis. Gymnica is the property of Palacky University in Olomouc and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Published
2006

203. Leaving the professional tennis circuit: exploratory study of experiences and reactions from elite female athletes.

Author

Young, J A, Pearce, A I, Kane, R, and Pain, M

Subjects
*WOMEN tennis players, *RETIREMENT, *WTA Tour (Tennis), *TENNIS tournaments, *BALL games, *RACKET games, *SPORTS tournaments, *WOMEN athletes
Abstract

In 2002, Tennis Australia commissioned a report into the experiences of elite female past players on leaving the professional tennis circuit. Australian players who were in the top 800 of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) end of year rankings and who had left the professional circuit within the previous 15 years were asked by mail to respond to a questionnaire. The questionnaire asked players to describe their feelings about leaving the tour during the time leading up to leaving the tour to two years after retirement. The main findings of the study suggested that those who planned to leave the tour found the transition process easy, whereas those who did not plan to leave the tour found the process difficult. Most players (66%) did not regret leaving the tour, and, although the remaining players responded that they regretted leaving, none attempted a comeback. Tennis Australia has implemented strategies to assist current players on the professional tour based on the results of this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2006
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204. Isokinetic profile of wrist and forearm strength in elite female junior tennis players.

Author

Ellenbecker, T.S., Roetert, E.P., and Riewald, S.

Subjects
*TENNIS players, *ISOKINETIC exercise, *ELBOW injuries, *WRIST injuries, *TENNIS injuries, *TENNIS, *TENNIS elbow, *WOMEN tennis players, *HUMAN physiology, *BALL games
Abstract

Background: In tennis, injuries to the elbow and wrist occur secondary to the repetitive nature of play and are seen at increasingly young ages. Isokinetic testing can be used to determine muscular strength levels, but dominant/non-dominant and agonist/antagonist relations are needed for meaningful interpretation of the results. Objectives: To determine whether there are laterality differences in wrist extension/flexion (E/F) and forearm supination/pronation (S/P) strength in elite female tennis players. Methods: 32 elite female tennis players (age 12 to 16 years) with no history of upper extremity injury underwent bilateral isokinetic testing using a Cybex 6000 dynamometer. Peak torque and single repetition work values for wrist E/F and forearm S/P were measured at speeds of 90°/s and 210°/s, with random determination of the starting extremity. Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to determine differences between extremities for peak torque and single repetition work values. Results: Significantly greater (p<0.01) dominant arm wrist E/F and forearm pronation strength was measured at both testing speeds. Significantly less (p<0.01) dominant side forearm supination strength was measured at both testing speeds. Conclusions: Greater dominant arm wrist E/F and forearm pronation strength is common and normal in young elite level female tennis players. These strength relations indicate sport specific muscular adaptations in the dominant tennis playing extremity. The results of this study can guide clinicians who work with young athletes from this population. Restoring greater dominant side wrist and forearm strength is indicated after an injury to the dominant upper extremity in such players. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2006
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205. Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer.

Author

Smith, Maureen M.

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, MOTION picture industry
Abstract

The article reviews the motion picture "Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer," produced by Ross Greenburg and Rick Bernstein.

Published
2006

206. Rock your game!

Subjects
Runners (Sports), Women tennis players, General interest
Abstract

Now that the Winter Olympics are over, it's time to take off your skates, lace up those sneakers, and get back into your favorite warm-weather sports. And who better to [...]

Published
2010

207. SPEED DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FOREHAND AND BACKHAND IN INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL TENNIS PLAYERS.

Author

Mavvidis, Alexandros, Koronas, Kostantinos, Riganas, Christos, and Metaxas, Thomas

Subjects
*TENNIS players, *FOREHAND (Tennis), *BACKHAND (Tennis), *TENNIS instruction, *WOMEN tennis players, *ATHLETES, *IMMUNOGLOBULIN E, *TENNIS techniques, *PHYSICAL education
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to measure the difference in speed between the two basic strokes, back- hand (bh) and forehand (fh), in intermediate-level tennis players to identify the differences that exist between the use and effectiveness of the two strokes. The sample consisted of 20 intermediate-level tennis players, 6 males and 14 females. The variables applied were 10 backhand and 10 forehand strokes, for each subject. Data analysis and the comparison did not show any statistically significant differences between the speed of either strokes, whereas the difference was noticed between the males and females. The results showed that the general performance in the forehand stroke was better for males. It was concluded that more practice should be done in backhand than in forehand strokes for both genders, because speed was not lacking but effectiveness was, hence the latter requires further practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005

208. AMÉLIE MAURESMO'S MUSCLES: THE LESBIAN HEROIC IN WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL TENNIS.

Author

Forman, Pamela J. and Plymire, Darcy C.

Subjects
*LESBIAN tennis players, *WOMEN tennis players, *WOMEN athletes, *LESBIAN athletes, *TENNIS players
Abstract

The article discusses lesbian tennis player Am&#x00C9lie Mauresmo, who upset the world's number one player Lindsey Davenport, in the semifinals of the Australian Open Championships in 1999. After the match, Davenport told assembled reporters that Mauresmo's power and physique were overwhelming, that playing her was like playing "a guy." Davenport's remarks might have passed with little notice, except that after the match, Mauresmo "leapt into the arms of girlfriend Sylvie Bourdon and was cradled with hugs." Then Martina Hingis, the world's number two player and Mauresmo's opponent in the Open final, told Swiss journalists in a joking tone that Mauresmo was there with her girlfriend, and that she a half-man. Following those exchanges, the women's final was played in an atmosphere of heightened media interest. Hingis won the match, but Mauresmo's time in the spotlight was not over. Shortly after the match, a "New York Times" reporter found a "calm and confident" Mauresmo outside the players' lounge. Mauresmo told the reporter she had intended to talk about her sexuality, even before the Open began, "not because she wanted to become a symbol or the focus of attention, but because she did not want to dance around the subject throughout her career."

Published
2005

209. Physical and Psychological Predictors of Perceived Ability in Adult Male and Female Tennis Players.

Author

Sheldon, JaneP. and Eccles, JacquelynneS.

Subjects
*TENNIS players, *WOMEN tennis players, *ATHLETES, *PSYCHOLOGICAL apparatus, *MOTIVATION (Psychology), *REGRESSION analysis, *PERFORMANCE
Abstract

Although we know from research that achievement motivation is related to individuals' ideas about how good they are at an activity, we know less about the components that predict these task-specific ability self-perceptions. Given their demonstrated motivational power, it would be useful to know what sub-component physical and psychological skills feed into individuals' sport-specific ability self-perceptions. A sample of 323 female and 143 male adult tennis players filled out questionnaire measures assessing their perceived tennis ability, United States Tennis Association (USTA) rating, self-perceptions of seven tennis shots (e.g., forehand, serve), perceived physical competencies, and perceived psychological competencies. Regression analyses showed that age, USTA rating, Perceived Tennis Shot Abilities, perceived confidence and achievement motivation, and perceived strategy knowledge significantly predicted players' Perceived Tennis Ability. The results highlight the importance of including perceived psychological abilities in measures of perceived athletic and sport-specific competence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005
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211. Serena Williams at US Open Draws 2.7 Million Viewers to ESPN.

Author

Diallo, Aysha and Smith, Gerry

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, COVID-19 vaccines, TENNIS players
Abstract

RHE98SDWRGG0 (Bloomberg) -- An average of 2.7 million people in the US tuned in to ESPN on Monday night to watch what could have been the last singles match of Serena Williams's decorated tennis career. Keywords: DIS; ALLTOP; BUSINESS; COS; GEN; GENTOP; INDUSTRIES; MED; NORTHAM; SPORTS; TMT; TOP; US; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM EN DIS ALLTOP BUSINESS COS GEN GENTOP INDUSTRIES MED NORTHAM SPORTS TMT TOP US WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM An average of 2.7 million people in the US tuned in to ESPN on Monday night to watch what could have been the last singles match of Serena Williams's decorated tennis career. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

212. Djokovic to Miss US Open, Skipping Second Grand Slam This Year.

Author

Bratanic, Jan

Subjects
TENNIS players, WOMEN tennis players, VACCINATION status, VACCINATION
Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic said he won't compete in the upcoming US Open, a decision that means he will miss his second Grand Slam tournament of the year. "Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open", Djokovic, the sixth-ranked men's tennis player in the world, said in a tweet, adding he'll wait for an opportunity to compete again. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

213. From Hotels to the Honey Deuce, This US Open Will Cost You More.

Author

Smith, Molly and Paris, Martine

Subjects
HONEY, COST, SPORTS events, OPEN Championship, NIGHT work, WOMEN tennis players, TENNIS players
Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- New York City and tennis are already synonymous with expensive. The US Open, a two-week spectacle that begins Aug. 29, typically draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to Flushing, Queens. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

215. Korean F&F group to acquire Sergio Tacchini.

Subjects
BUSINESSPEOPLE, FASHION marketing, RAP musicians, WOMEN tennis players
Abstract

It is interpreted thatthis is the result of the meticulous preparations of CEOKim Chang-soo, who is described as a "brand hunter", tofind a successor brand for MLB while laying thefoundation for global territorial expansion throughsuccessive expansion. Article The Korean website Newsway reports that at a boardmeeting on July 7, South Korean fashion conglomerate F&Fagreed to acquire 100 percent of the shares in SergioTacchini Operations, Inc, which operates the SergioTacchini tennis brand, and Sergio Tacchini IP Holdings,Inc, a holding company with the brand's intellectualproperty, for 82.7 billion Korean won (€62.9m). [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

216. Social Media Buzz: Jubilee, New York Rangers, French Open.

Author

Pollard, Amelia

Subjects
SOCIAL media, RACE horses, HORSE racing, FRENCH people, ROYAL weddings, WOMEN tennis players
Abstract

The New York Rangers won against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday in the NHL playoffs, spurring a wave of celebrations across New York including the lighting of the Empire State Building with the team's colors. (Bloomberg) -- Here's what's buzzing on social media: BUZZING HEADLINES Queen Elizabeth II skipped out on festivities during the third day of her Platinum Jubilee, which included the Epsom Derby horse race. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

217. SISTER ACT VI: VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS AT INDIAN WELLS: "SINCERE FICTIONS" AND WHITE RACISM.

Author

Spencer, Nancy E.

Subjects
*WOMEN tennis players, *WHITE people, *RACISM, *CULTURE
Abstract

Venus and Serena Williams' dominance of professional women's tennis at the dawn of the 21st century may well signify progress in a sport that typically privileges Whiteness. What happened at Indian Wells, California, in the spring of 2001 suggests otherwise. After advancing to the semifinals where they were scheduled to meet, Venus defaulted to Serena and thus incurred the wrath of fans at Indian Wells. Two days later, when Venus and her father Richard entered the stadium to watch Serena play, they encountered boos and racist epithets. Similar to other "racialized incidents" that occurred in the United States during the 1990s, the episode at Indian Wells signals the continuance of racism in the new millennium. Although contemporary terms have shifted from "scientific racism" to "cultural racism" and "commodity racism," the underlying dynamics of White racism persist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004
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218. "AMERICA'S SWEETHEART" AND "CZECH-MATE": A Discursive Analysis of the Evert-Navratilova Rivalry.

Author

Spencer, Nancy E.

Subjects
*WOMEN tennis players, *WOMEN'S tennis, *HISTORY of sports
Abstract

The tennis rivalry between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova was among the most compelling in sport history. Although it ended with Evert's retirement in 1989, memories of that rivalry were evoked by their" inclusion in ESPN Sportscentury's "top 50" athletes of the 20th century in North America. In this article, the author examines how the half-hour segments provide useful insights into the cultural construction of gendered and national identities. More specifically, this article scrutinizes how ESPN's coverage re-creates impressions of Evert as "America's sweetheart"/"Chris America" while positioning Navratilova as Czechoslovakian/lesbian (read: "other"). Finally, this article explores how media representations work to naturalize difference, thus leaving the impression that identities are fixed and unrelated to historical and cultural conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2003
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219. The Tournament Careers of Top-Ranked Men and Women Tennis Professionals: Are the Gentlemen More Committed than the Ladies?

Author

Coate, Douglas and Robbins, Donijo

Subjects
TENNIS players, WOMEN tennis players, TENNIS tournaments, WAGES, OCCUPATIONS, BALL games, SEX differences (Biology)
Abstract

We ask whether top-ranked male tennis professionals are more dedicated or committed to their careers than the top-ranked female professionals. We find no evidence that this is the case in the 1979-1994 period. Despite substantially lower real earnings, the women pros competed for as many years as did the men and just as intensely in terms of annual number of tournaments played. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2001
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220. Influence of Resistance Training Volume and Periodization on Physiological and Performance Adaptations in Collegiate Women Tennis Players.

Author

Kraemer, William J. and Ratamess, Nicholas

Subjects
*EXERCISE, *WOMEN tennis players
Abstract

Presents information on a study which examined the effect of volume of resistance exercise on the development of physical performance abilities of collegiate women tennis players. Materials and methods; Results; Discussion.

Published
2000
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221. MARIA SHARAPOVA Stronger After Scandal.

Author

Gomez, Patrick

Subjects
*WOMEN tennis players
Abstract

An excerpt from the memoir "Unstoppable" by Maria Sharapova is presented.

Published
2017

222. Kaleidoscope.

Subjects
*MOTORCYCLE racing, *COOKING competitions, *WOMEN tennis players, *TRAINING
Abstract

The article offers news briefs on the events taking place in Africa. President of Botswana Ian Khama's celebrations after winning the motorcycle event at the annual Khawa Dune Challenge and Cultural Festival. A cooking competition between the countries in West Africa. Training of Fatima Keita and Aichata Keita, two Malian sisters who play tennis for their country.

Published
2017

224. Serena NOW.

Author

Price, S. l.

Subjects
*WOMEN tennis players, *TENNIS players, *ATHLETES in mass media, *WIMBLEDON Championships, *AWARDS
Abstract

The article presents information on professional tennis player Serena Williams. Topics include statistics on the number of her tennis tournament wins and consecutive wins, details on Serena's departure from the 2014 Wimbledon tournament due to a viral illness, details on the media coverage of Serena, and details on Serena's success with tennis player and sister Venus Williams.

Published
2014

225. L'ordre après le désordre.

Subjects
WTA Tour (Tennis), WOMEN tennis players
Abstract

The article discusses the Indian Wells and the Miami Masters WTA tennis tournaments, held in California and Florida in March 2014. Subjects discussed include the win of Italian tennis player Flavia Pennetta at the Indian Wells tournament, the win of American tennis player Serena Williams at the Miami Masters, and the performance of Chinese tennis player Na Li. INSETS: LE FILM;LES FRANÇAISES;LE FILM.

Published
2014

226. SIMONA HALEP.

Author

BOURRIÈRES, RÉMI and BARETTA, JEAN-BAPTISTE

Subjects
FRENCH Open (Paris, France), WOMEN tennis players, CLASSIFICATION
Abstract

The article presents an interview with Romanian professional tennis player Simona Halep. Topics mentioned include her rise in the top 10 world best tennis players in 2013, the importance winning the 2008 Roland Garros Junior French Championships had for her career, and her relationships with the other Romanian tennis players, including Monica Niculescu, Sorana Cirstea, and Alexandra Cadantu.

Published
2014

227. GILLES SIMON.

Author

BOURRIÈRES, RÉMI

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, MASS media & sports, ANTI-doping policy in sports, TENNIS players, SUBSTANCE abuse
Abstract

An interview with French professional tennis player Gilles Simon is presented. Topics mentioned include Simon's thoughts about the anti-doping efforts made in the tennis industry, the fact that women's games are less discussed in the media than men's games, and his own qualities as a professional player.

Published
2014

228. Les défis du bout du monde.

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN Open (Tennis tournament), WOMEN tennis players
Abstract

The article focuses on the 2014 Australian Open Tennis Championships, a tournament held from January 13 to January 26, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. Topics mentioned include the participation of players David Ferrer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Roger Federer, the intense final game of the 2012 Australian Open opposing Novak Djokovic to Rafael Nadal, and American player Serena Williams's chances to win.

Published
2014

229. Tout neuf!

Subjects
TENNIS players, TENNIS tournaments, WOMEN tennis players, TENNIS coaching, EDUCATION
Abstract

The article presents the portraits of the top-ranked tennis players in 2013 including Amandine Hesse, Constance Sibille, and Axel Michon. Topics mentioned include their coaches, the different tournaments they won, and their education. The author focuses on the matches played during the 2013 season and quotes the players about their career.

Published
2013

231. Garbiñe Muguruza.

Author

Gregory, Sean

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, WIMBLEDON Championships
Abstract

An interview with Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza, who defeated tennis champions Serena and Venus Williams and talked about her chances in the upcoming U.S. Open, is presented.

Published
2017

232. She Achieved Many Firsts. She's Getting Her Due At Last

Author

Jacobs, Sally H.

Subjects
Gibson, Althea, Women tennis players, African American women athletes, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

In the summer of 1950, the national women's tennis championships at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, reached a turning point. On one side was the favorite, [...]

Published
2019

234. Mental-Health Services Come to Women's Tennis, Inspired by Osaka.

Author

Shaw, Lucas

Subjects
WOMEN'S programs, WOMEN tennis players, TENNIS players, TENNIS, ATHLETES' health, SPORTS teams, PROFESSIONAL sports
Abstract

Destigmatizing Care The WTA and Modern Health are hoping to destigmatize mental-health problems among professional athletes and help players who struggle with them. The WTA said it has provided mental-health support for more than 20 years, but its staff is too small to look after the needs of all the players. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

235. History Makers: Billie Jean King.

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, WOMEN political activists
Abstract

The article presents a lesson plan which teaches students about the accomplishments of American activist and former tennis player Billie Jean King.

Published
2022

237. Kate

Author

Turley, Alan

Published
2004

238. LE CHOC et les questions.

Subjects
RETIREMENT of athletes, WOMEN tennis players
Abstract

The article focuses on the retirement from tennis of French tennis player Marion Bartoli, which she announced on August 15, 2013 in Cincinnati. Several quotes from opinions about the announcement are offered, including quotes from her ex-coach Thomas Drouet, French former tennis player Amélie Mauresmo, and Jean Gachassin, president of the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT).

Published
2013

239. ALL FOR LOVE.

Author

BROWN, S.TIA

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, EQUAL pay for equal work, BUSINESSWOMEN
Abstract

The article features former number one ranked tennis player in the world, Venus Williams, who has managed to keep her personal reputation intact. She is cited as one of the biggest advocates for equal pay between genders in sports. She credits her younger sister Serena, also a popular tennis player, for gifting her with ambition. Venus is described to also run two businesses, sports apparel and lifestyle brand EleVen, and interior design company V*Starr.

Published
2013

240. American Glory.

Author

BRUEHL, ERIN

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, TENNIS tournaments
Abstract

The article reports that U.S. women are prepared to make some magical performances at 2013 US Open with more players ranked among the WTA's Top 100 than any other country.

Published
2013

241. Simply SMASHING.

Author

Connors, Claire

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, TENNIS tournaments, EXERCISE for women, WARMUP, DIET, DRINKING water
Abstract

An interview with professional tennis player Maria Sharapova is presented. Topics discussed by Sharapova include her interest in playing tennis since the age of four, the workout she undergoes while not competing, and the things she does before a tournament such as performing warm up exercises, eating chicken with vegetables and rice, and drinking water.

Published
2013

242. A ONE-WOMAN REVOLUTION.

Author

LARMER, BROOK

Subjects
*WOMEN tennis players, *WOMEN athletes, *SPORTS & state, *PRESS, *CELEBRITY athletes, FRENCH Open (Paris, France)
Abstract

The article profiles Chinese professional tennis player Li Na. Particular focus is given to her challenges in coping with the Chinese national sports system, including her attempt to quit tennis in 2002 at the age of 20, her marriage to coach Jiang Shan, and criticisms by the Chinese press. Topics include the granting of independence to Li from the Chinese national team in 2008, her victory in the French Open tournament in June 2011, and her popularity and celebrity endorsements in China.

Published
2013

243. AGNIESZKA RADWANSKA.

Subjects
WIMBLEDON Championships, WOMEN tennis players, POLISH athletes
Abstract

An interview with Polish professional tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska is presented. Topics mentioned include her participation in the 2013 Wimbledon Championships, a tennis tournament held in London, Great Britain, her meeting with Polish player Wojtek Fibak, and her game style and its differences with other women players.

Published
2013

244. Serena The Great.

Author

Rodrick, Stephen

Subjects
*PROFESSIONAL athletes, *RETIREMENT of athletes, *PSYCHOLOGY, *WOMEN tennis players, *TRAINING, *SOCIAL conditions of women
Abstract

The article profiles professional tennis player Serena Williams, who is the number-one women's tennis player in the world as of 2013. Topics include how Williams has continued to be a dominant force in the game despite being thirty-one years old, her relationship with other women's tennis players including her sister Venus, Maria Sharapova, and Sloane Stephens, and her plans for the 2016 Olympic games and possible retirement.

Published
2013

245. game on!

Author

MILLNER, DENENE

Subjects
*AFRICAN American tennis players, *APPARENT death, *AFRICAN American athletes, *WOMEN tennis players, *AFRICAN American women athletes
Abstract

The article focuses on the near death experience of American tennis player Serena Williams. The author talks about the battle of Williams for her life after suffering a pulmonary embolism during the peak of his career. She also tackles how Williams has recovered from the disease, regained her form, and took another impressive career in tennis.

Published
2013

246. Ils avaient allumé le feu.

Subjects
FRENCH athletes, FRENCH Open (Paris, France), WOMEN tennis players
Abstract

The article focuses on the participation of French players in the Roland Garros tennis tournament held in Paris, France, in May 2013. Topics mentioned include the performances of Richard Gasquet, Gilles Simon, and Gaël Monfils, Simon's new coach Jan de Witt, and the lack of French tennis players in the tournament. INSET: Sur cing sets boulevard....

Published
2013

247. Major HURDLE.

Author

TIGNOR, STEPHEN

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players
Abstract

The article provides the season preview of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 2013 on various female tennis players including Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova.

Published
2013

249. Billie Jean King STILL GOT GAME.

Author

Johnson, Pamela K.

Subjects
WOMEN tennis players, KNEE diseases, TOTAL knee replacement
Abstract

An interview with tennis player Billie Jean King is presented. When asked regarding the onset of her knee problems, she says that the problem started in her 20s. She mentions that she underwent surgical operations with her knee when she was about 23 or 24 years old. King states that she had already six failed surgical operations prior to her total knee replacement surgery on February 10, 2010.

Published
2012

250. Profit ability.

Author

Wahowiak, Lindsey

Subjects
*ATHLETES with diabetes, *DIABETES, *WOMEN tennis players, *WOMEN'S tennis, *HOME schooling
Abstract

The article discusses the success of 15-year-old Elizabeth Profit to play tennis despite having diabetes. Eventhough she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 2, this did not hinder Profit to pursue a career in tennis as a way to earn college scholarship. Since she is homeschooled, she focuses on playing tennis full-time while managing the disease. It states that Profit's success inspires other diabetic kids that they can compete in sports too.

Published
2012

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