Galen Marek
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I consider myself a decent golfer but my first love and what I actually excel at is tennis. I come from the 90's era when American tennis was dominant even though my absolute favorite player is Thomas Muster. I played on red clay for a number of years and have a grinding baseline game. Because I'm barely 5'9" I have more of a spin serve and while I have a lot of spin on my forehand and backhand I do like to flatten them out for winners. My one handed backhand is my best shot and anytime it comes to that side I look to hit a winner. My volleys are the weakest part of my game and when I do try to volley I look like a believer trying to ward off a vampire with a cross.
Now that I'm in my 40's and have had some Achilles issues I look to end points sooner with my backhand and grind it out less to save wear and tear on the body.
Anyone else here love tennis? I'd be interested to hear about your games. I have access to two private, well lit courts so could also host a THP tennis tournament as well.
Was recently looking up my favorite players (generally smaller baseliners who maximized their talent and worked harder than their peers) and came across this hilarious article about Michael Chang.
http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2008/07/dear_michael_chang.html
Now that I'm in my 40's and have had some Achilles issues I look to end points sooner with my backhand and grind it out less to save wear and tear on the body.
Anyone else here love tennis? I'd be interested to hear about your games. I have access to two private, well lit courts so could also host a THP tennis tournament as well.
Was recently looking up my favorite players (generally smaller baseliners who maximized their talent and worked harder than their peers) and came across this hilarious article about Michael Chang.
http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2008/07/dear_michael_chang.html