Quick Hits – Hewitt, Groth, and the Murrays Shine in Davis Cup while Ram Wins Newport Again

.@lleytonhewitt and @SamGrothTennis provide the heroics as Australia completes the comeback. http://t.co/ht4rAIHrCi pic.twitter.com/LQDqGaDnqC — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 19, 2015 Aussie Comeback Succeeds Davis Cup and Hall of Fame Thoughts The tennis scheule does not leave a lot of time for reflection.  One Sunday Novak Djokovic is vanquishing Roger Federer for his 3rd Wimbledon…

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Hall of Fame Game (Set, and Match): Rajeev Ram Wins Second Newport Title

Originally posted on The Tennis Island:
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/rajeev-ram-of-usa-in-action-during-the-mens-singles-first-news-photo/456368608 The longest of shots at the start of the week, Rajeev Ram was the last man standing in Newport. Unseeded and ranked No. 161, the American won his second career — and second Newport — title at the 2015 Tennis Hall of Fame Championships, defeating the No. 2 seed Ivo Karlovic…

Murray, Hewitt, and Rublev Star in Weekend @DavisCup Action

Originally posted on Tennis Atlantic:
Murray, Hewitt, and Rublev Star in Weekend Davis Cup Action Steen Kirby, Tennis Atlantic The Davis Cup had some exciting ties over the weekend as young guns, veterans, and a few top players starred in the action worldwide. Here is a recap of everything worth noting that went down. Australia,…

Newport SF previews and picks: Karlovic vs. Sock, Ram vs. Smith

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Ivo Karlovic and Jack Sock are set to square off in an intriguing semifinal matchup on Saturday in Newport. The winner will battle either Rajeev Ram or John-Patrick Smith for the title. (4) Jack Sock vs. (2) Ivo Karlovic Karlovic and Sock will be facing each other for the fourth…

Kyrgios acts up again in Davis Cup loss

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Things have gone from bad to worse for Tennis Australia. First the federation banned Bernard Tomic from Davis Cup, after which the 22-year-old took a wild card into the U.S. Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, lost in the first round, flew to Miami, and got arrested. Then a spat between…

Drills for Hitting Against a Wall/Backboard

We all probably prefer hitting with a human being, but I know even though tennis only requires 2 people it can sometimes be hard to find a second.  In a busy world, knowing how to work a wall can improve technique, fitness, and reactions for when we do get to play with another person.  Knowing…

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