Tennis Magazine Jan/Feb 2009
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Player of the Year: Rafael Nadal
In 2008, the Spaniard took over No. 1 and gave us a new version of tennis genius in the process.
BY STEPHEN TIGNOR
The Making of a Champion
Rafael Nadal is a one-of-a-kind player, and his uncle Toni is a one-of-a-kind coach.
INTERVIEW BY PETER BODO
Aces and Faults
TENNIS' annual look back at the brilliant moves and boneheaded plays of the last 12 months
Most Likely To Succeed
Are any of the breakout players of 2008 ready to take the next step at the Australian Open?
BY STEPHEN TIGNOR
The 10 Greatest Racquets of all Time
No part of tennis has evolved so radically as the racquet. Here are the 10 that helped take the game where it is today.
BY ALLEN ST. JOHN
As Seen in TENNIS...
Pg. 4: McEnroe on Nadal, Courier on Murray
Pg. 42: Australian Open TV Schedule
Pg. 53: Chip and Charge with Katrina Adams
Pg. 58: Calculate your target heart rate
Pg. 79: Steve Tignor's Concrete Elbow blog
THE COMPLETE PLAYER
Freeze Frame
The futuristic Gael Monfils forehand.
BY TRACY AUSTIN
Mind Game
Confront the con artist.
BY DR. ALLEN FOX
How to...
Make your backhand slice bite.
BY ELKE JUUL
Doubles Clinic
Rush and crush like Bob and Mike Bryan.
BY WAYNE BRYAN
5 Minutes With Nick
Punish the pusher.
BY NICK BOLLETTIERI
Health & Fitness
First aid, yoga class, Lindsay Davenport's balancing act, perfect smoothies, and more.
BY MARC HOWARD
Gear
A classic racquet brand makes a comeback.
BY ASAD RAZA
Court of Appeals
Rules, rules, rules
Plus
Chrissie's Page, Baseline, My Point, Scoreboard, Tennis IQ
Item #: Tennis Magazine 4-0901
Price: $7.00 plus S/H
