This week’s question comes from a player at the Seaside Championships. “Isn’t it great to see Nadal is back. He’s such a fierce competitor. My question is, why does Nadal employ a short burst routine as part of his initial match preparation? It’s no surprise that Nadal, known for his fierce competitiveness, incorporates a scientific […]
Melbourne will host the Australian Open this month but it seems the birthplace of lawn tennis in the fledgling colonies was most likely Sydney. The Naval Historical Society of Australia suggests in the paper Australia’s First Tennis Match, released today, that the military base of Garden Island was the site of the first grass court, […]
Following the ownership transfer of the Manly Tennis Centre (MTC), MTC has established its own independent website. You can find it here: https://manlytenniscentre.com.au/. Consequently, the Manly Lawn website has now been revised to incorporate these updates. You’ll will notice some changes in the Menu choices. The Tennis Whisperer section, previously part of Manly Tennis Centre […]
OPEN MEN’S DOUBLES WINNERS: Warren Green and Cameron Green OPEN MEN’S SINGLES RUNNER UP: Cameron Green (2022 Winner) OPEN WOMEN’S DOUBLES WINNERS: Lisa Green and Caroline Bhaguandas When two young tennis players, one from England and the other from South Africa, met on the UK tennis circuit in the late ‘80s, it was the […]
Plans to allow sports such as netball and pickleball to use tennis courts in Sydney’s eastern suburbs have been dumped after residents claimed it would attract children and generate noise. Woollahra Municipal Council will hold a new tender process to find an operator for the Cooper Park tennis courts in Woollahra following strong opposition to […]
We were fortunate to watch several promising juniors compete in the Club Championships over the past several weeks. One parent watching the matches asked this week’s question. What Does it Take to Create an Elite Junior Player? Creating an elite junior tennis player involves a blend of talent, dedication, and a specialized teaching program. The […]
Recently, I have a reoccurrence of the dreaded tennis elbow. What can I do about it? Unfortunately, sooner or later, most of us have to suffer through the dreaded tennis elbow. Between 10 and 50 percent of players suffer from tennis elbow so you’re not alone. And as most of us find out – rest […]
Manly Lawn Tennis Club | Manly 26 Dec to 31 Dec It’s ON! Entries Open. Entries close December 16. 2023 Premier 10K Clarke & Humel Manly Seaside
Updated Draws @ 1Nov23, with latest results for the Annual Club Championships have been posted to Club Championships page. Here’s the link. Good luck to all competitors.
This week’s inquiry comes from a club member participating in our club championships. During the heat of a match, my opponent unexpectedly erupted with incomprehensible outbursts, visibly losing their temper, and impulsively hurling their racket against the fence. This unsettling incident disrupted my concentration, leading to my subsequent loss of three consecutive points and ultimately […]
Updated Draws @ 26Oct23, with latest results for the Annual Club Championships have been posted to Club Championships page. Here’s the link. Good luck to all competitors.