Tennis Magazine June 2006
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During her three years on the sidelines, Martina Hingis missed tennis as much as the fans missed her. Now she’s back to do battle with the big hitters who drove her away.
BY BRUCE SCHOENFELD
Ring of Fire
Can Roger Federer win it all? Who’s going to be the first upset victim? Do the Americans have a prayer? We answer these and other big questions surrounding this year’s French Open.
BY PETER BODO
Clay Nation
When it comes to producing top talent in Europe, Spain has become the hotbed of tennis. And no training center has enjoyed more success than the Sanchez-Casal Academy in Barcelona. Here’s how the academy put itself on the international tennis map. PLUS: Five tips from Sanchez-Casal that will help mold you into a better clay-court player.
BY DOUGLAS ROBSON AND LEIF SHIRAS
Great Shots
The two-handed forehand slice of Fabrice Santoro
Quick Fix
Get the proper trajectory on your lobs
Stratagem
How to beat a tough inside-out forehand
Brad's Corner
What you can learn from Amelie Mauresmo
Professional Advice
Your questions answered
Paul's Clinic
Mastering the finer points of the passing shot
Tip
Advice from TENNIS.com
Gear
Five top-notch racquets that will give good players the extra edge they crave.
BY JON LEVEY
Health & Fitness
There’s a fine line between training and overtraining. Here are some tips to keep you on the right side of it.
BY DANA SULLIVAN
The Tennis Life
Playing with his boyhood idol was a dream come true. But he author didn’t expect to have to carry him on the doubles court.
BY TOM STEIN
Court of Appeals
Rules, rules, rules
Plus
Chrissie's Page, Baseline, Scoreboard, Calendar, Rankings, My Point
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