The big serve
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Modern tennis has become the game of the big serve. The fastest 1991 serve, at 134 miles per hour, was delivered by Marc Rosset. The speed of a tennis ball is gauged by a radar gun. A big serve usually means a large number of aces will be made.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1992
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Learn from Jimmy Connors' big moments
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The lessons that tennis players can learn from watching Jimmy Connors at the 1991 US Open include refusing to give up, playing to win and trying to get one more ball over the net. Gloria Connors discusses Connors' comeback.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1992
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How to cover the court
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Techniques are described for ways to cover the court when playing tournament tennis. Michael Chang's strategies in ground strokes, volleying, returning serves and recovery moves are discussed.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1992
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