Time to curb power brokers

Article Abstract:

The improvements in technology of tennis rackets in their transition from wood to graphite and in the physical development of players has made the game very much faster and some say this is destroying the game's artistry. The new power game with players well over six feet tall producing ace after ace is certainly a far cry from a few years ago when smaller wooden rackets were used. Several possibilities are being talked about including changing the size of the courts, reducing services from two to one, increasing net height, regulating rackets, balls and court surfaces, and changes to the rules to prevent jumping while serving.

Innovations, Sporting goods industry, Tennis

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Like the man says, it's one hell of a double act

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Tennis players Venus and Serena Williams have attracted extensive media attention, mainly because it is extremely unusual for siblings to reach a similarly high standard in a sport. Venus has already won more than $2.5 million in official prize money alone, and Serena is on the way to making her first $1 million. They also receive very large sums from sponsorships and endorsements. Unusually, they did not compete in junior tournaments, as their father Richard, who is also their coach and manager, did not wish them to peak too soon.

United States, Personnel administration, Sports Teams and Clubs, Professional Sports, Behavior, Women tennis players, Sports franchises, Williams, Venus, Williams, Serena

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Wimbledon without the master

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Dan Maskell retired after 43 years as sports commentator with the BBC at the age of 84. At 19 he was world professional champion and won the British professional title 16 times, although as a paid player he was ineligible for Wimbledon. He became the All England Club's first professional and remained for 26 years. He was also official coach to the Lawn Tennis Association. In 1949 he moved to broadcasting on radio and transferred to television in 1951.

Interview, Personalities, Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, Sportscasters, Maskell, Dan

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