While I was researching about the US Open‚ I found some interesting facts that amused me. The US Open is one of the four most important annual tennis event‚ which are called the Grand Slams. The Grand Slams are only played for a certain amount of time and are all on different dates. I chose the US Open because I’ve always had questions about the way things were then and now and cant wait to see what happens to it in the future. I believe that the US Open changes a little at a time to improve every
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above six foot to dunk. A dunk occurs when a player jumps in the air and manually throws the ball downward‚ while holding it‚ through the basket using either one or both hands over the rim. Once their hand or hands are over the rim with the ball they slam it down. In the men’s division‚ the tallest man to dunk a basketball was seven foot seven center Kenny George(Elias Sports Bureau).The shortest man to dunk a basketball was five foot three guard Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues (2000-2012 Sports Reference LLC)
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“Slam Dunk & Hook” Basketball isn’t just a sport‚ it’s a lifestyle. It requires you to push yourself again and again and not give up until the final buzzer sounds. Basketball requires a lot of teamwork and that team is like your family. Working together like a family helps push every player to do their best and make each other proud. In the poem “Slam Dunk & Hook” the author Yusef Komunyakaa uses metaphors‚ allusions‚ and imagery to illustrate basketball which offers escape and triumph for
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British Tennis Godsend‚ Right? “Yeah only when he is winning!” Murray holding his first grand slam trophy in America Andrew “Andy” Murray‚ for 8 years now has been Britain’s shining hope in male tennis. The Scottish born superstar turned professional in 2005 at the tender age of 18. However‚ before late 2012 he had literally done everything but win a grand slam. He has been 4 times runner up in grand slam finals‚ more importantly to the British tennis fans a runner up at Wimbledon in 2012.
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brothers. She graduated from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Serena Williams has achieve so many goals in her years of playing tennis. She was the only player to win three Grand Slam singles titles after saving match points. She has won 21 single Grand Slam Titles and lost 5. She won 13 Double Grand Slam Title and hasn’t lost anything so far. In her career she has won 3 gold medals in the Olympics. She won a gold in Sydney‚ Beijing‚ London. She has won three awards which was the WTA newcomer
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become an Olympic sport and is played by people of all ages and different countries. The professional sport of tennis is divided into four Grand Slam tournaments and many other smaller tournaments. The four tournaments are the Australian Open (Australia)‚ the U.S. Open‚ Wimbledon (England)‚ and the French Open (France). (United States of America). Of all the Grand Slam tournaments‚ the French Open has been the most influential and popular tournament to France and the French people. The Tournoi de
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London Serena overcame all hardships that came with the tournament. She lost 17 games in six matches and only one in the final to Maria Sharapova of Russia. She added the Olympic champion title to her Wimbledon crown and completing her career Golden Grand Slam. But that was not the end of Serena’s summer. She teamed up with Venus to win a third women’s Doubles title – giving each sibling four tennis gold medals‚ more than anyone else in history. She finally reachsed the top 10 in 1999. Serena also won
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There are several different aspects of playing and improving your tennis game. Different strokes‚ rules‚ boundaries and many other aspects make up the game of tennis. Over the next few pages‚ I will do my best to explain the forehand and backhand stroke‚ the serve and volley‚ the rules of tennis‚ and without a doubt the grandslam. The forehand stroke is the most popular in tennis. Stand facing the net‚ knees slightly bent‚ weight evenly distributed and forward on the balls of your feet. The racket
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world‚ and has been in the top five since 2003. He has won 13 grand slam titles‚ one Australian Open‚ eight French Opens‚ two Wimbledons‚ and two U.S Opens. This isn’t the only time hes’ showed resilience‚ and will show more in the long run. Djokovic currently holds first best tennis player in the world‚ and went on to win 43 consecutive matches in 2011-the only player in the world to achieve such a run. He has seven grand slam titles‚ four Australia Opens‚ one French Open‚ one U.S Open‚ and
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paid more. Picture this; Ancient Rome 100 BC. Big beefy gladiators marching into the coliseum. Owned by the wealthy Romans. It’s packed with crowds‚ booing and cheering as they fight for their lives against each other. Now‚ let’s fast forward. Grand final day 2013. Richmond playing Collingwood at the MCG. Supporters‚ sponsors‚ live television and corporate business’ everywhere! Oh‚ sorry. Just a quick question‚ does anyone know the name of the Australian women’s netball team? No? Oh good‚ neither
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