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Big dream runs a Tad small

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Tad Weed started conceptualized large tennis racquets in the mid-1970s. His aim was to help more people learn and enjoy the game. Although Weed has not made too much of a profit by selling large racquets, he feels vindicated that major companies such as Wilson are introducing large racquets in 1997.

Author: Gray, Bill
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1997
Marketing, Behavior, Rackets (Sporting goods), Tennis rackets, Weed, Tad

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The gender (pay) gap

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Professional women tennis players raised concerns over the salaries they receive, which are far below the level earned by their men counterparts. Despite the popularity women players contribute to the game, they receive less than 50% of title prices, particularly in the Wimbledon event.

Author: Gray, Bill
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1999
Compensation and benefits, Women tennis players

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Serving up the trash

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Trash talking has become an integral part of professional tennis nowadays. Through the method, players have not only adopted a means of intimidating opponents but also provide reasons for one's mistakes. Some associate their failure to stress, bad nutrition or weather conditions.

Author: Gray, Bill
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1998
Usage, Recreation, Verbal self-defense

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