Brian's Tennis Newsletter - 10th October

Brian's Tennis Newsletter

Hi Everyone

The mourning begins.. Nadal to retire at the end of the year.. Like the end of a dodgy relationship, we knew it was on the cards but it still hurts a bit! His swansong will be at the Davis Cup..
"But in this life, everything has a beginning and an end.....I think it's the appropriate time to put an end to a career that has been long and much more successful than I could have ever imagined"

Nadal statistics

Won 1080 out of 1307 ATP tour matches
1st title in Sopot, Poland in 2004 on clay
2005 broke into top 10 where he stayed for 912 consecutive weeks
Won further 91 ATP Tour titles, including 22 Grand Slams - 14 at the French Open, four at the US Open and two at both Wimbledon and the Australian Open.
Missed 15 majors through injury or illness
209 weeks as world number 1
Born Right Handed
Uses size 2 grip
£108.4 career prize money!!!
£173.35 million net worth

Club News

GRACE draws are out... The excitement builds to create those winning on-court chemistries, shots and dynamics... Be a great partner!
Club black tie do sold out.. Sure to be a great night.. Bring your dancing shoes and drinking boots!
Well done to our teams this week.
Keep coming to the social sessions on Saturdays and Wednesdays.. A good chance to practice against different playing styles and meet different players.
Welcome to our new members. You've joined a great club!

Coaching Tip of the Week

Practice More Tie Breaks...

Tiebreaks are a great way to supplement the feeling of a match without playing for hours. There are mini-breaks and single points can change the momentum of the tiebreak. Even casual tiebreaks can be full of nerves and tension, so they are a great way to test your focus and mental strength. Matches can be decided on tiebreaks, so knowing how to approach them intelligently is a big bonus for your game.

Joke of the Week - (Courtesy of Will "Tennis Chair" Edge)

I think I am in big trouble. .
I've lost one of my wife's audiobooks..........
Somehow, I don't think I'm going to hear the end of it....

Have a good week everyone..

Brian

Brian Love

Head Coach
Dorking Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
07712 557076