Exploring Venus
Article Abstract:
The father of Venus Williams says his daughter has turned down offers for millions of dollars in contracts. Mr Williams says he wants his daughter to get a good education, but people suspect he is pressuring her on the tennis circuit since the family is moving across country to a tennis academy.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1992
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
The supremacy of the new French Open
Article Abstract:
The new respect accorded the French Open tennis competition is due largely to improvements in equipment, especially rackets. The slower clay courts have been played defensively in the past. The new powerful rackets have added finesse and increased the tempo of games played on clay.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1992
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
The weird world of the Italian Open
Article Abstract:
The Italian Open is different from any other tennis tournament in the world. The crowds are often boisterous and can change the course of the matches. The stadium lights have been known to go out, and some players have chosen to default.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1992
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Glamor. The end of the American century. The superstars vs the specialists
- Abstracts: Last resorts. The thrill of the chase. The pup
- Abstracts: One former champ's prescription for success. The mystery of tennis hip. Return game
- Abstracts: Expressly Courier. Tennis, anyone? Sister act
- Abstracts: Preparing for competition. Fine-tune for accuracy