Tennis Magazine May 2003
Click to EnlargeYoung, Gifted, & Blake
He wasn’t groomed for success, but James Blake is fast becoming n American star both on and off the court.
BY THOMAS HACKETT
Careers Interrupted
Was Marina Hingis wise to get out? Can Lindsay Davenport and Jennifer Capriati get back to the top? Here’s our analysis of the changing face of the WTA Tour.
BY PETER BODO
Playing to Type: The Spring Shoe Guide
You can put your game on sure footing by choosing your shoes carefully, based on an analysis of your foot type. Here’s how, along with 15 new reasons to retire last season’s sneaks.
BY TOM BRUNICK AND DAVID G. SHARNOFF, D.P.M.
Profile
Lleyton Hewitt leaves it all on the court; Venus Williams is ambushed in Key Biscayne; Taylor Dent shapes up.
Baseline
How tennis players fare against the world's greatest athletes; 'toon tennis in Japan; a new DVD takes you inside the head of Richard Williams; more.
Instruction
Tactics When you're in a tough defensive position, choosing the right shot involves a split decision.
BY DENNIS VAN DER MEER
Technique
Focusing on the serve's key elements beats worrying over fine points.
BY SEAN BRAWLEY
Mind Game
Returning to tennis after a detour? Here's how to get up to speed.
BY JOHN MURRAY, PH.D
Professional Advice
Rick Macci answers readers' questions.
Great Shots
Excellent preparation is the key to Sebastien Grosjean's versatile forehand.
BY JIM GRABB
Tips
Advice from our readers.
Health & Fitness
You know you should stretch before a match, but do you know how? By Steve Milano PLUS: Fuel up with Energy Bites.
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Travel
You can go from the courts to the massage tables at these top-of- the-Iine tennis-and-spa resorts.
BY IAN KREOWN
Court of Appeals
Dead balls; points served by the wrong player; changing the service order; more.
Plus
Chrissie's Page, Scoreboard, Numbers Game
My Point
Fans shouldn't expect older pros to throw in the towel just because they're not winning Slams.
BY TODD MARTIN
Item #: Tennis Magazine 99-0305
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