MTC is proud to announce its new Tennis Whisperer program. My game is reasonably developed. So …. Why is it so difficult to make my serve more reliable? Why can’t I improve my backhand? Why do I miss easy volleys? I just don’t know when to pull the trigger on a ground stroke! Just ask […]
How do the stars set up their racquets to enhance their game? And how has the evolution of racquets changed tennis itself? By Anthony Colangelo JANUARY 20, 2020 is perfect hair held by a perfect headband against a pressed polo shirt, Roger Federer walked on to centre court at the Queensland Tennis Centre for his first […]
Nadal found an extra gear to cruise to a comfortable 6-1 win in the deciding set. And De Minaur had the chance to see first hand what it takes to make a top-10 player, with Nadal explaining how he had turned the match around. “Well, you need to have the mind open and clear to […]
Recent studies show that foot fitness—and these 5 exercises—can help prevent bunions and plantar fasciitis, ward off shin splints, and, quite possibly, save your life. If you’re like most people, you probably do not spend a ton of time, if any, thinking about the muscles in your feet. In fact, you likely can’t even name […]
MTC’s Proshop just took delivery of a new stringing machine. This is a perfect time for anyone looking to get ready for the upcoming competition season to have their racquets restrung. MTC is offering a $5.00 discount to all Club Members who have their racquets strung between now and 31st Jan. This includes any of […]
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Happy New Year to everyone. The 2019 Manly Seaside Tournament had record entries and was again a great success!! Thanks to all members who helped during the tournament and especially to Milton who did a great job organising the bar. The bar made a good profit during The Seaside. Unfortunately our resident barman, Kevin, took ill […]
The brains of fit, young athletes dial down extraneous noise and attend to important sounds better than those of other young people. By Gretchen Reynolds New York Times Dec. 18 Top athletes’ brains are not as noisy as yours and mine, according to a fascinating new study of elite competitors and how they process sound. The study finds […]
Playing tennis could increase life expectancy by a decade, according to an ongoing cardiovascular study. The Copenhagen City Heart Study has examined people over a 25-year period and evaluated improvements in life expectancy through participation in various sports and leisure-time activities. In total, 8577 participants were examined for all-cause mortality between 10 October 1991 and […]
The momentum swings were mind-boggling, but given it was both their first Grand Slam semifinals, it’s hard to blame either player for any mental desertions and strategy struggles. When all was said and done, Barty played the cleaner match for the longer period, with 40 winners to Anisimova’s 41 errors. Barty got off to a flawless start, winning 12 […]
Tactically, Nadal was the more certain of the two. Whether it was with his serve or his passing shots, he seemed to be one thought and shot ahead of his opponent. Determined not to give Federer openings to attack, Rafa made 81 percent of his first serves; while the vast majority of them went to […]
So what constitutes a GOOD STRING JOB asked several players this past week? The tournament pros are absolutely fanatical about their choice of strings and the associated string tension — which they change to suit both surface and playing conditions — and often during a match. I still carry two rackets in my bag each […]