Happy holidays to one and all. Everyone here at Bella Tennis sincerely wishes you a warm holiday season and wonderful 2004. This has been a great year for tennis, with exciting competition in the pro ranks, and increased participation at the local level. We're looking forward to a great 2004!
IN THIS ISSUE
Announcements
:: Win $50 in Free Tennis Gear
:: Write For Us
Feature Articles
:: New Year's Resolutions to Improve Your Tennis Game
:: Everything You Wanted But Didn't Get For Christmas
:: Is Your Junior Ready For Bollettieri's?
Pro Tour News
:: Kim & Lleyton, Serena, Fed Ex, Flipper, Pat Rafter, Anna Kournikova, and the start of the 2004 tennis season.
Recommended Reading
:: Power Tennis Training
:: Tennis Skills: The Player's Guide
:: Raising Big Smiling Tennis Kids: A Complete Roadmap for Every Parent and Coach
Talk to Us
:: See you in the forum
:: Send us an email
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
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Write For Us
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F E A T U R E . A R T I C L E S
New Year's Resolutions to Improve Your Tennis Game
Donīt let another year go by without a solid volley and no second serve. Now is the time to commit to working on those parts of your game that you struggled with last season.
Everything You Wanted But Didn't Get For Christmas
Shopping for a tennis enthusiast seems easy enough. A can of balls is always good, maybe a pair of socks. Take a look and see what they really wanted for Christmas. Great gift ideas for any time of year.
Is Your Junior Ready For Bollettieri's?
Juniors flock from all over the world with hopes of becoming the next Andre Agassi or Anna Kournikova. Does your junior have what it takes to go to the next level?
Be sure to check out the complete article index to help you get all the tennis information you want with fast and easy access.
P R O . T O U R . N E W S
RESULTS / RUMORS / GOSSIP / EVENTS / ETC
- Love Match: Kim Clijsters and Lleyton Hewitt are engaged.
- ITF names Andy Roddick and Justine Henin-Hrdenne as 2003 World Champions.
- Former Fed Cup player Zina Garrison takes over coaching duties from Billie Jean King in 2004.
- Lindsay Davenport to replace Serena Williams in Hopman Cup as Williams delays comeback from knee surgery.
- Nike has signed Serena Williams to mega-monster deal, reportedly close to $40 million over 5 years.
- Wimbledon champion Roger Federer splits with coach Peter Lundgren.
- Mark Philippoussis leads Australia to Davis Cup win over Spain.
- Two-time U.S. Open champion Patrick Rafter will come out of retirement for a doubles match in Adelaide.
- Still looking for a tour title, Anna Kournikova says she plans to return to the tennis tour in March.
- Amelie Mauresmo and Mary Pierce give Fed Cup to France over weak U.S. team, Martina Navratilova remains undefeated in Fed Cup competition.
UPCOMING TOUR EVENTS - the 2004 season starts up Down Under...finally some tennis on TV!
- ATP
Adelaide/Doha/Chennai and Auckland/Sydney leading up to the first Grand Slam of 2004 in Melbourne - WTA
Gold Goast/Auckland, Sydney/Hobart/Canberra and the Australian Open at the end of January
R E C O M M E N D E D . R E A D I N G
Power Tennis Training
An easy-to-follow, balanced conditioning program specifically designed to help tennis players at all levels put more power into their game. You'll also find that you're less injury-prone and can bounce back from injury sooner.
Tennis Skills: The Player's Guide
An in-depth look at stroke-production skills, followed by a series of drills designed and used by the pros. Includes a series of more than 40 drills that focus on target areas, strategy, coordination, pressure, and footwork.
Raising Big Smiling Tennis Kids: A Complete Roadmap for Every Parent and Coach
Whether you are a coach, a tennis playing parent or a parent curious about tennis, this book will show how you can raise your tennis kid successfully, while avoiding the pitfalls.
Tennis 2004 Wall Calendar
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T A L K . T O . U S
Questions, comments, ideas and suggestions are always welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please feel free to send an email if there's something you want to know, an opinion you want to share, or just to say "hi". We're here to help, and are happy to be of assistance.
You are also invited to "talk tennis" in the Bella Tennis forum at http://www.bellaonline.com/code/ubb/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=105 We're a fun community of tennis fans and fanatics, so if you're interested in learning the game, improving to another level, or have a question about strategy, this is the place to be and be seen. Surf on over and join a discussion, or post a new message. We're here to help.
Thanks for reading, and have fun on the courts!
Until next time,
Sandra Eggers, BellaOnline's Tennis Host
