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We hope to see you all at East Andrews on Thursday to watch the French Open with tennis players from all over town ~ great time to network with other tennis players and just enjoy yourself! Bring your non-tennis friends too, if you must…There is still time to get your kids in tennis camps around Atlanta; club owners still have space in their camps so it is not too late to get your kids signed up. There is much more to share but Roger is playing on Tennis Channel right now so it will have to wait… Shop locally! French Open Happy Hour at East Andrews Main Bar and Terrace In partnership with USTA Atlanta and Atlanta Youth Tennis Foundation Join us during the week of the French Open and kick start your holiday weekend with your fellow tennis friends at Buckhead's premier tennis viewing spot, East Andrews! Live music, drink specials, tennis channel viewing and MORE! For more information:
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Jonathan Divirgilio- Jonathan is one of our up and coming 10&under players at James Creek Tennis Academy. He is also one of the promising players in The state of Georgia. He currently competes in 10&under division. Within the last 4 months he climbed up 35 spots and reached number 30 in the rankings. Jonathan comes from a tennis playing family and been playing multiple sports since he was 6. Even at young age, he showed great competitive skills and great passion for the game. Jonathan's favorite player is Rafael Nadal. His goal for the remainder of the year is to get in to top 10 and start playing some of the National tournaments. You can find Jonathan practicing 3 to 4 days at James Creek. We hope to help him achieve his dreams and wish him best of luck. 2010 Hard Court Men's Amatuer Singles Charity Tennis Tournament Benefiting Nicholas House July 7th-11th, 2010 Download the Flyer to Learn More » Looking for a Summer filled with Fun?
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The Atlanta ATP tournament ran from 1986-2001. It was played in late April at the Atlanta Athletic Club, in Johns Creek, Ga., from 1993 to 2001. From 1986 to 1999 it was called the AT&T Tennis Challenge. In 2000 it was named the Galleryfurniture.com Tennis Challenge and, in 2001, it was called the Verizon Tennis Challenge. Singles champions include former No. 1 players Andy Roddick (2001), Pete Sampras (1998) Andre Agassi (1989, 1991 and 1992) and John McEnroe (1985). In 2001 the tournament drew 75,097 fans, had a $400,000 purse and was telecast by FOX Sports Net to 114 countries. An Anti-Inflammatory Diet - The Antidote to Pain by Jesse Cannone When I say Inflammation, thoughts of painful joints, muscles, swelling and loss of mobility probably come to mind. But did you know that recent research shows that chronic inflammation in your body can lead to serious disease such as diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and Alzheimer's disease, to name a few? The amount of inflammation in our body varies and is dependent on many circumstances such as activity level, amount of sleep or stress in our lives and the foods we eat. These factors are all accumulative, and as the levels increase the risk for disease increases. Early in life these levels can be so low that you would not even know that you have any inflammation in your body, and that is because our bodies do a fair job at controlling the inflammation, at least for a while. Then one day you wake up; you are in your 40s and something is just not right. Then the fear sets in and you think to yourself what did I do, what did I do wrong or what can I do right now to help myself? Well, the first step is to get your C-Reactive Protein levels tested; you will need to ask your doctor and may even need to demand to have the test done. All it takes is a blood sample and then have your levels evaluated by your doctor or a registered dietician to help you formulate a plan of care, because our diets can play a large part in achieving optimal health. If you have pain from inflammation, you may choose to take the traditional medical path for inflammation including, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids and even joint replacement surgery in severe cases. The good news is that there are more natural ways to fight inflammation, and they do not have the undesirable side effects caused by most typical medical treatments. What you eat Makes all the Difference The first step is to avoid processed foods, foods high in sugar and junk food whenever possible. Instead choose fresh, whole foods including anti-inflammatory varieties like lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. But choose carefully; in fact even some vegetables and pre-packaged health foods can work against you. Use the quick list below of the best and worst foods in controlling inflammation: In addition to these dietary changes it is also recommended that you:
So if you are in pain and you are going to make a conscious choice to help yourself get better then… Making these changes to your diet and lifestyle will most certainly improve your overall health, and help reduce the pain from inflammation. Anti-inflammatory foods (eat) Atlantic salmon (wild) Pro-inflammatory foods (Don't eat) Sugar, from any source Best Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55
Best Inexpensive Sunscreen: No-Ad Sunblock Lotion SPF 45
Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin & Children: Blue Lizard Suncream Sensitive SPF 30+
Shoulder Flexibility for Tennis John Steinbreder, TennisMD News
Jan 18, 2010
For stretch exercises for you shoulder, click here. Tennis balls are an afterthought to most amateur players, but they can make a real difference in your game. The professionals (guys and girls) use new balls almost all the time. Even when they practice they use quality, newer balls so they get the feel of hitting balls that will have the same feel when the match starts. The pros use new balls on every 7th game in their matches, so you can only imagine that the balls barely get worked in a bit and then they are discarded. gradually lose their pressure, more so if you play with them a lot. Experts say their is a bounce test that everyone should use to consider if the balls still contain a decent amount of pressure to play with. Hold the tennis ball 100 inches above the ground and let it drop (onto concrete). If the ball bounces back up between 53 and 58 inches then it is still considered good. For the average player, balls should last about 6 to 8 sets of play. Most beginner to intermediate players don't hit the ball hard enough to really effect it's pressure status, but overtime the balls will lose pressure even if you aren't playing with them. Another thing to consider is what surface you will be playing on. In America, most of us play on our local hard courts at the park or a tennis club. Much of the rest of the world plays on clay courts (where the weather is wetter), or even grass. There are specific balls for each surface, which will make the play that much better. Penn ATP Tennis Balls are what the ATP tour uses in the biggest tournaments. These balls are often referred to as Penn Professional. The "Talk Tennis" section in Tennis-warehouse.com is a great place to get feedback on all the tennis ball types that exist. It seems that everyone has their own preference as to which ball gives them the best feel and playability. Many consumers make a valid point that the pros play Penns, but to say those are the best is skewed since the pros do get to open new cans every 7 games and so they never know what it's like to play with balls that are a month old and slowly losing their pressure. Many of the comments left by players say the Dunlop/Slazenger and Gamma Tour XL balls are the best, although they are the most expensive as well. My personal opinion is that the Wilson balls are too hard when you first start playing with them; same goes for the Dunlop tennis balls. The Penn balls seem soft enough, yet I can get plenty of kick on my second serve and they are still fast enough to hit solid groundstrokes. I will say that Wilson balls tend to have better longevity and last longer, but while playing the "feel" of Penn balls is better. I usually switch out old tennis balls with new ones every 4 or 5 sets. The balls with "extra duty" felt are best for hard courts where the balls take a beating. They are available in regular felt, extra duty felt, and high altitude w/ the extra duty felt. The balls were judged on feel, hardness, bounce, felt wear, and overall performance. The Prince Tour Extra Duty Felt seemed to perform best in the minds of the testers. The top brands in tennis balls are Penn, Wilson, Dunlop, Prince, Head, and Gamma. There are "practice" balls which are sold at most sporting goods stores like Dicks, Sports Authority, and probably in your local tennis shop. Practice tennis balls are good for kids just learning to hit the ball. Use them for drills and in tennis ball machines that feed balls to players. You can even buy pressureless balls which are ok for amateurs, but certainly not recommended for intermediate players or above. Best Tennis Ball:From beginners to pros, we found a variety of opinions on tennis balls and which brands perform the best. Certainly amateur players don't require the same level of performance from a tennis ball as the pros do. Remember that pros hit with an amazing amount of spin and power, which makes the balls overall performance crucial to them. Each shot needs to be precise and accurate. The men on the ATP tour use the Penn ATP Tennis Balls and generally players are satisfied with those balls. In years past there have been accusations from the players at events like Wimbledon and the US Open that balls with less pressure were used to give less of an advantage to the big servers and get more rallies so the baseliners could compete. I have not heard those rumors in recent years which makes me think that the manufacturers all have pretty similar balls. Penn is still the top selling brand followed by Wilson. Dunlop scored well with beginners and intermediate, but too often the reason for choosing them was because they last the longest and won't cost you so much in the long run. I suppose if you want to base your purchase off the opinion of a lesser player that is fine, but in terms of playability, Penn and Wilson will give you better results and consistency over 4 to 6 sets of tennis than the others. Practice Tennis Balls:If you are just starting to play tennis or only play periodically with your kids, then consider the cheaper pressureless balls which are great for practice. I think the Gamma Bag-O-Balls for $15 is a good buy. You get 18 pressureless balls in a reusable polyester mesh bag with a drawstring. All manufacturers make practice balls and they are generally cheaper than the regular tennis balls. Expect to spend around $2 for 3 practice balls, you will find them on sale quite often. It's not that they are bad, but you will definitely tell the difference between the new balls versus the practice balls which are softer and less pressurized. My kids don't know any better so I let them goof around with a bucket of practice balls but I can't play with them or else I'll develop bad habits of having to hit them too hard to get the same results as with regular balls.
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Good concentration separates champions from almost-champions -Stan Smith
Remember that the net is an even bigger obstacle than your opponent. Most of your errors will end up in the net. -Rod Laver
Lemons are acidic and this property also makes them antibacterial. Dilute some water with lemon juice and soak your feet in it for a few minutes. Remember, if you have any cuts on your feet, it may burn when you put your feet in.
Tea tree oil has been used to treat skin conditions for a long time. Rub some oil on your feet after you clean and dry them. It will deodorize while killing any fungus or bacteria present. As an added bonus, it smells really good.
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An Anti-Inflammatory Diet could be the Answer to Eliminating Your Pain
Few things are as important to tennis players as well-functioning shoulders. Especially the ones they use to swing their racquets. After all, they need good flexibility and range of motion in those areas if they expect to hit their forehands and lobs, their overheads and backhands with power and efficiency - and to maintain performance if they happen to play a great deal. But it's not easy to do things, especially if their shoulders are tight.
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