Tag Archives: US Open

old head … young shoulders or young head … old shoulders

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Douglas

TweetThere is a phrase … “you can’t put an old head on young shoulders” … well, at the recently completed US Open Tennis Championships this phrase not only is challenged but also the reverse ! Let us look at the meaning of … Continue reading →

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look beyond the ball …

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Douglas

TweetLook beyond the ball represents all the many adjacent components that create the environment in which a player can produce their best with the ball ! Leading up to the ball is the technical, physical, concentrated focus and tactical for the … Continue reading →

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Mark of professionalism

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Douglas

TweetThe young lady’s answer told the inquirer everything they needed to know …“First and foremost I focus on the tennis,” she said. “Whatever comes with it I take in [my] stride. I know it’s part of the job. I appreciate … Continue reading →

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Professionalism at ‘play’

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Douglas

TweetSharing recently (facebook/twitter), the lastest ‘finals wrap up’ from the ATP – Shanghai and the WTA – Linz tournaments there were two distinct examples of ‘professionalism’. In Shanghai, Andy Murray was attempting to close out the match in the second … Continue reading →

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Olympic lessons !

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Douglas

TweetTennis returns to ‘normality’ this week as players gear up and prepare for the US Open. This Grand Slam event is referred to as ‘The Open‘ for the reason that the progressive winners must not only be talented and have … Continue reading →

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Picture past the ‘points’.

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Douglas

TweetThe ‘new’ Grand Slam champions have been crowned and celebrated. Evaluations are conducted by the ‘rest’ and the ‘tour’ continues – players following pathways set out pre US Open, some chasing points to secure ‘end of year’ championships position (masters) others … Continue reading →

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Only the fittest

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Douglas

TweetUS Open is traditionally the toughest of the Grand Slams to win.  Why is this?  Heat, humidity, hardcourt, high noise, heck …… ! These factors point to the player that is fit of body, fit of mind, fit of discipline, … Continue reading →

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Coaches assess

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Douglas

TweetWimbledon, once again,  the showpiece, clay court season – lessons learnt, hard court season ahead ! During this time on the ‘Pro Tour’ new outfits are about to be launched, new racquets tested, new contracts are forged ready to be released at … Continue reading →

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