Tennis Magazine September 2006

Tennis Magazine September 2006
Click to EnlargeThe Players
Beyond the hype and the noise, the U.S. Open is still a tennis tournament, and one of thetoughest in the world to win. Here’s how we think it’s going to play out in 2006.
BY JON LEVEY

The Fans' Guide
Flushing Meadows can be a daunting place to navigate, even for experienced Open-goers. We give you the inside information on how to make the most of the biggest tennis event of the year.

The Legend
This year’s U.S. Open will be the last chance for tennis fans to see the game’s most legendaryfigure, Andre Agassi. We look back at 10 defining moments of his career.

The Kid
Rafael Nadal is only 20 years old, but he’s already setting records, winning Slams, and beatingRoger Federer. So why isn’t he satisfied?
BY BRUCE SCHOENFELD

The Fall
Bjorn Borg ruled the world of tennis everywhere but in New York. Twenty-five years ago,at Flushing Meadows, he met his Waterloo against John McEnroe.
BY DOUGLAS ROBSON

The Survivor
The New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club, the country’s oldest, has been around for 130 years.But it never met a challenge like the one it faced last August.
BY STEPHEN TIGNOR

Great Shots
The balanced backhand of Roger Federer

Hard to Handle
Volleying balls aimed at your body

Brad's Corner
What you can learn from Nadia Petrova

Match Pointers
Lessons from the men’s final at Wimbledon

Professional Advice
Your questions answered

Paul's Clinic
Get the most out of your net game

TIP Put the finishing touch on your ground strokes

Gear
Seven new racquets are put to the test.
BY JON LEVEY

Health & Fitness
Get more explosive power in your game.
BY DANA SULLIVAN

The Tennis Life
Is this finally the end of the longest match?
BY AARON KRICKSTEIN

Court of Appeals
Rules, rules, rules

Plus
Chrissie's Page, Baseline, Peter Bodo's TennisWorld, Scoreboard, Calendar, Rankings, My Point

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