Don't let it be

Article Abstract:

ITF head Brian Tobin says the huge amounts of money awarded in professional tournaments may cause players to lose motivation and respect for the game. Other suggested changes include standardizing times for starts and breaks, making final set endings uniform and discontinuing five-set matches.

Officials and employees, Laws, regulations and rules, Tennis, International Tennis Federation

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The dress rehearsal blues

Article Abstract:

A middle-aged female tennis enthusiast decided to try on a size-small tennis dress like the one worn by a professional tennis player. The woman, who relates her embarrassment when the dress revealed her bulging stomach, also stresses her difficulties in putting on and taking off the dress.

Personal narratives, Clothing, Women tennis players, Sport clothes for women, Women's sportswear

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Why I'm glad I'm not a pro

Article Abstract:

A tennis player presents a number of reasons why being an amateur player is sometimes more advantageous than a professional one. Aside from preventing one's personal life from being open for public scrutiny, amateur players get the chance to divert their attention to other matters.

Social aspects, Analysis, Professional sports, Sportsmanship, Professionalism in sports

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