| 单词 | racquet |
| 例句 | We reach the yard and toss the racquets on the porch. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z When the club reopens the first week of January, I put my skirt on and grab my racquet. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Down a flight of stairs, through a concealed side door and a second hidden corridor, there is a small room full of chairs and tablecloths and one old, abandoned tennis racquet. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z February 20 I got hit across the back with a tennis racquet. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Badminton/” “At least it’s not as bad as the seniors,” I said, handing him the fragile racquet and the fey shuttlecock. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z It had galleries looking down on it from the walls, like a racquets court, and was open to the sky. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The grass is littered with tennis racquets and drink bottles, food wrappers and beach towels. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z She had now stationed herself directly behind Rupert, and suddenly she extended a hand the size of a tennis racquet and grabbed all the hair on Rupert's head in her fist. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z We stepped around to the side entrance of Clairmont, the one that led to the mudroom filled with tennis racquets and beach towels. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z She got on her tennis skirt and her racquet in her hand. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Sonny believes that Miracle is Jordan, and he convinces himself watching both an Arthur Ashe commercial about a customized racquet as well as a game where Jordan displays his talents as an athlete. From commentary on money and race, the power of Ben Affleck's "Air" gotta be more than the shoes 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The Duchess of Sussex caused a fashion “racquet” at pal Serena Williams’ ill-fated quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Meghan Markle's US Open J.Crew dress sells out 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z The blow was so sudden and unexpected that I had had no time at all to close the eye, and the edge of the racquet scraped roughly across my exposed eyeball. The eye surgery I never should have seen 2014-01-28T00:00:00Z On the tennis court, my backhand still needs work, but the steady stroke of the racquet creates a conscious physical rhythm—just what I need to disrupt an unproductive mental eddy. The Myth and Magic of Generating New Ideas 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z You could watch it eating biltong and re-stringing a squash racquet. Reality TV, redneck-style 2013-06-21T12:00:00Z It felt as if I were playing tennis with a wooden racquet. The Lost Virtue of Cursive 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z This year, instead, she went back to Bucharest and put her racquets down. The Particular Drama of Simona Halep 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z He lowered his racquet into his windup and tossed up the ball, sliding his feet together and rising to strike his serve. Félix Auger-Aliassime Is Trying to Stay Calm 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z In a venerable limestone dowager facing the park, the duplex was detailed like a Greek temple turned outside in, and it was hardly suitable for a gang of kids wielding hockey sticks and tennis racquets. 2009-12-21T05:00:00Z But it was the final sporty looks, with mesh-like tennis racquets at the shoulder and curvy cut outs that made the sport/sex cut. Fashion Review: Stella McCartney 2011-10-03T18:27:47Z Before changes in racquet and string technology, players held the handle of a racquet as if they were shaking a hand. Consider the Forehand 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z The deal includes lodging, all-day ski passes, breakfast and access to the racquet and fitness club. This week’s best travel deals around the globe 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Those grips change the path of a racquet—there are lassos, windshield wipers, whips—and the arc of a shot. Consider the Forehand 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z How ignominious to be blinded by a squash racquet. The eye surgery I never should have seen 2014-01-28T00:00:00Z You can see how his slow preparation could develop kinks; his racquet can decelerate as he whips it around. Félix Auger-Aliassime Is Trying to Stay Calm 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z She would kick the air, scream at her coach and the supporters in her box, swipe her racquet, berate herself. The Particular Drama of Simona Halep 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Wallack, also the director of racquet sports at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, N.Y., on Long Island, went through all of the elements of the game with me and my two fellow students. Urban Athlete: Platform Tennis at West Side Tennis Club or Crest Hollow 2012-02-16T22:50:43Z Or will ageing jokesmiths always end up like Björn Borg, returning to the tennis court with his wooden racquet only to find his opponents are now using state of the art gear? Ben Elton's standup comeback 2010-10-11T11:07:00Z Constitution, and of basic U.S. institutions like freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and an independent judiciary that you only see on weekends at the racquet club. BREAKING: The Greatest Living American Writer: “I can no longer support this Trump fellow” 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z Pablum tarted up with tennis racquets, “16-Love” is, in a sense, the perfect movie for teenagers: you can text and tweet to your heart’s content and never miss a thing. | '16-Love': ?16-Love,? About a Tennis Prodigy ? Review 2012-01-20T00:52:34Z Fifth seed Rublev, 26, had tried to regroup but started showing his frustration when he went break point down in the first game of the second set, smashing his racquet on the court. Alcaraz beats frustrated Rublev at ATP Finals 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z There the team were shadowed by plainclothes bodyguards carrying tennis racquet cases, but perhaps not racquets. Bags of urine, cans of Bud and the team that saved US soccer 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Murray continued to pressure the 24-year-old Argentine but became increasingly exasperated - often flinging his racquet to the court - as he was unable to create any more chances. Murray out in Basel after another gruelling contest 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Barty, seen above in Feburary, says that it’s time for her to “chase other dreams and to put the racquets down.” Ash Barty, #1 Women’s Tennis Player, Retires 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z “It is true that virgin rubber is used because of the performance specifications required for the best in the world,” said Jason Collins, general manager of global racquet sports for Wilson Sporting Goods. Tennis ball wasteland? Game grapples with a fuzzy yellow recycling problem 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z With their training base backing on to a racquets club, Care has caught the padel tennis bug, and has claimed to have already mastered the game, in contrast to lock Ollie Chessum. Written-off England ready for 'big dance' 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Bencic cast annoyed looks to her team before sealing the opener and angrily threw her racquet when leading 3-2 in the second set. Miyazaki's memorable US Open run ended by Bencic 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z For a long while after her emotional goodbye - which saw the Australian Open crowd serenade her with Neil Diamond's anthemic 'Sweet Caroline' - Wozniacki did not even know where her racquets were. 'You only live once' - Wozniacki on US Open comeback 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The mangled racquet next to his chair was a reminder of the frustration he had taken out on the net post after the key break of serve in the fifth set. 'Tough one to swallow' - Djokovic tearful after loss 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z With the decision made to keep the roof closed, Court One was a cacophony of noise with the sound of the ball hammering off racquets and cheers from the crowd echoing around the arena. Medvedev edges Eubanks in thriller to reach first semi 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The qualifier, who had already been warned for hurling her racquet after losing the second set, received a point penalty that gave Madison Keys match point in their fourth-round encounter. Andreeva out after being docked point for racquet throw 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Watch Max Purcell uses his hand to hit the ball after dropping his racquet in a rally against Andrey Rublev at Wimbledon. Purcell entertains Wimbledon crowd with handball 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Shortly after his birth, she found the racquets. 'You only live once' - Wozniacki on US Open comeback 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Dart received a warning after hitting her racquet on the ground at the end of that tie-break, but quickly regained her composure as she swept through the decisive set. Dart earns 'rollercoaster' win over Zhang at Eastbourne 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z "It's the noise off the racquet, it's such a destructive shot," said Castle. Is Alcaraz ready to take Wimbledon by storm? 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z "I didn't throw the racquet, I slipped," she protested to the umpire. Andreeva out after being docked point for racquet throw 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Leicester-born Boulter first picked up a racquet at the age of five before going on to represent Great Britain at eight. Boulter replaces Raducanu as British number one 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Throughout the match he regularly shouted at himself, threw his racquet at his bag after defeat was confirmed and was still shaking his head when he left the stadium. Murray's struggles on clay continue in Madrid 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Garcia's relief at coming through such a bruising battle was evident as she dropped her racquet and covered her face with both hands. Boulter close to Garcia upset but GB lose opener 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z There were not too many signs of discomfort in Wednesday's practice session, although she did take her hand off the racquet a couple of times. Raducanu wrist injury returns before Indian Wells 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z "I'm taking it slowly for now, playing with Gael and working on my strokes, hitting lots of balls," said Svitolina, who had not held a racquet for eight months while pregnant. Wimbledon ban must remain in place - Svitolina 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Long seen as a leisurely recreation for older people, this hybrid of racquet sports boomed during the coronavirus pandemic and is the latest string-sibling to emerge from tennis' shadow. Are booming racquet sports helping or threatening tennis? 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z And last month she posted a photo of a tennis racquet in plastic wrapping with the words "I'm a little bored". What are the big tennis questions for 2023? 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z Ltd., mainly known for making clocks, mosquito racquets and electric bikes. Suspension bridge collapse kills at least 133 in India 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z One article implies Washington first began competing in national Black women's competitions in 1923, possibly just a few years at most after first picking up a racquet. She was a 'queen of two courts' - but the world looked away 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z A switch to a larger racquet a couple of years previously was now paying dividends, offering him more power and spin, and more success against Nadal, whom he beat in the final. 'Federer played with balletic grace beyond compare' 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z The bat is smaller than a tennis racquet but weighs slightly more, while the ball has a lower pressure and slower bounce. Are booming racquet sports helping or threatening tennis? 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z A furious Kyrgios destroyed two racquets before swiftly leaving court, with what seemed like a good chance of winning his first major left in tatters. Kyrgios out as Khachanov reaches US Open semis 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Tiafoe threw his racquet to the floor and covered his face in disbelief as his victory was confirmed by a netted Nadal backhand. Nadal beaten in Grand Slam for first time in 2022 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Another account describes her unique way of holding the racquet - almost halfway up the handle - and another the power of her volleys. She was a 'queen of two courts' - but the world looked away 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Federer also struggled with his fitness and his temper - racquet throwing, tears and profanities were not at all uncommon in his teenage years. 'Federer played with balletic grace beyond compare' 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Ferrero, who now coaches world men's tennis number one Carlos Alcaraz, agrees there is space in the racquet sport ecosystem for all the variants to thrive. Are booming racquet sports helping or threatening tennis? 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z After clattering his racquet on the court, Kyrgios was unable to forget the missed opportunities as he served. Kyrgios out as Khachanov reaches US Open semis 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Rublev continued to be relentless as he broke at the start of the third set, leading to Norrie breaking his racquet in a fit of anger rarely seen from him. Norrie's run at US Open ends in last 16 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z A tense tie-break, packed with quality and drama, saw Kyrgios save three set points and twice clatter his racquet against the court before converting the fourth opportunity of his own to take the lead. Kyrgios ends Medvedev's reign at US Open 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z He was hurt when his racquet bounced back off the court as he stretched for a ball and the 36-year-old needed a medical timeout after the incident. Nadal overcomes shaky start to beat Fognini 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z If you hit a ball with the end of your racquet, the handle is pulled away from your hand. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Frustration spilled over for the Dane as he hammered two balls out of the stadium, also clubbing the net with his racquet, before going for a toilet break to calm down. Murray sees off Wawrinka in gruelling win 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z “I’m just kind of doing me, and, yeah, let my racquet kind of do its thing,” he said. D.C.’s Frances Tiafoe advances to Citi Open third round in straight sets 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z In the first set, Murray threw his racquet into the net after a double fault and then a fine backhand winner by Bublik gave the Kazakh world number 42 a crucial break. Murray beaten by Bublik in Newport quarter-finals 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z She raised her racquet to the crowd after the winning moment before heading into the stands to celebrate with her box. Rybakina 'didn't know how to celebrate' Wimbledon win 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z In racquet sports such as tennis the constant extension of the arm during game play creates large forces in this way. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z From racquet smashing to arguing with umpires and testy exchanges with the crowd, these two players have a catalogue of fiery episodes behind them that make this a fascinating match-up. Will Kyrgios-Djokovic final produce 'fireworks'? 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z People could tell I had a talent by the way I held the racquet and could keep the ball on the racquet. 'My family can't come to watch Wimbledon final' - Jabeur column 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z This time Norrie did hold serve to consolidate the break, more errors from Djokovic's racquet culminating in a forehand into the net. Norrie loses as Djokovic reaches Wimbledon final 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Norrie's first experience of tennis was hitting a ball on the driveway of his family home in New Zealand with a sawn-off squash racquet. 'Crazy match, crazy day' as Norrie thrills Wimbledon 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The mass times the lever arm of a tennis racquet is an important factor, and many players use the heaviest racquet they can handle. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z They do not all go to waste - he handed one barely recognisable racquet to a young fan in Washington in 2019 as a souvenir. Will Kyrgios-Djokovic final produce 'fireworks'? 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Maria dropped her racquet to the floor and stood with her mouth covered in disbelief after her victory was confirmed by a missed volley. 'Extraordinary' Maria to meet Jabeur in last four 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The numbers emphasise just how dominant Halep was - a first set that lasted 23 minutes, 17 winners flying from her racquet and saving the sole break point she faced. Halep thrashes Badosa to reach Wimbledon quarters 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Boulter first picked up a racquet at the age of five, first representing GB at eight, with beating her older brother James - now a venture capitalist and talent agent - the biggest motivator for the youngster. Injury lows to Wimbledon highs - who is Katie Boulter? 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z It is no wonder that joint deterioration and damage to the tendons in the elbow, such as “tennis elbow,” can result from repetitive motion, undue torques, and possibly poor racquet selection in such sports. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z For example, the women’s tennis team might have more money put toward racquets than the men’s tennis team. EXPLAINER: What is Title IX and what impact has it had? 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z She was the stronger of the two in the decider, the light touches from the racquet finally finding their mark, and she lifted her arms in triumph to soak up the applause from Centre Court. 'Extraordinary' Maria to meet Jabeur in last four 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The Australian was given a penalty after smashing his racquet and exchanging words with the crowd as he lost to Andy Murray in Stuttgart. Kyrgios smashes racquet in win over Tsitsipas 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Since I was younger my dad told me I could change the world with my racquet. 'Pressure-free' Gauff prepares to face Swiatek 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Various tried techniques for holding and using a racquet or bat or stick not only increases sporting prowess but can minimize fatigue and long-term damage to the body. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z After sweeping the red dirt with his hand, the British number two did a golf swing with his racquet as his family and support staff congratulated him from the stands. GB's Evans earns first French Open win on birthday 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Kyrgios demanded to speak with a tournament official before destroying his racquet - a third code violation which then leads to a game penalty. Kyrgios out after game penalty in Miami 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z She revealed she last picked up a tennis racquet about 10 days ago, but that an injury after her Australian Open win had taken longer to heal than she had hoped. Ashleigh Barty: Retiring tennis champion says 'wait and see' on her plans 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z "I had to change her racquet just to get any sort of control of the ball. If they keep that ball the same, no-one like Ash will win that tournament." 'Barty's time at the top too short for tennis but long enough for her' 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Kyrgios is also questioned after throwing his racquet and coming close to hitting a ball boy, who he later contacted to offer an apology. 'Do I tell him how to act? No' - Kyrgios's running battle with crowd 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z "Did I throw the racquet anywhere near him originally?" Alcaraz ends Norrie's title defence 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z More winners were coming from Murray's racquet as he benefitted from a more positive approach and he took the second set to level the match. Murray beats Daniel for 700th ATP win 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z A year later, after a chance encounter with a "stranger" who would become her future coach, she picked up a racquet for the first time. The new wave of Indian Para-athletes making people look again 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Zverev hit the chair with his racquet three times and came close to hitting the umpire's foot at one point. Zverev thrown out of Mexican Open 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Against Australia's O'Connell he was visibly frustrated early on, smashing his racquet late in the opening set. Murray 'toughs it out' to beat O'Connell 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z Kyrgios later tracked the ball boy down to apologise and promised to bring a racquet external-link to the venue for him later on Friday. Alcaraz ends Norrie's title defence 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z But Murray was broken again in the following service game, slamming his racquet into the ground in frustration, and Auger-Aliassime held his nerve to go on and seal victory. Murray knocked out by Auger-Aliassime 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Among their antics at Melbourne Park, Kyrgios handed one of his racquets to a young boy in the crowd after accidentally hitting him when he swiped away a ball during the quarter-finals. Kyrgios & Kokkinakis win maiden title 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z And he wins the game with a thunderous ace that Millman can only reach with the edge of his racquet. 4-2, the danger closed off for now. Australian Open day three: Zverev and Osaka win, Monfils on court – live! 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Djokovic, meanwhile, has his brash moments like smashing his racquet and confronting referees, which some brands may be gambling is a hit with fans. Djokovic entangles sponsors in Australian Open vax uproar 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Australian Kyrgios was broken when serving for the first set, and was warned after smashing his racquet in frustration. Alcaraz ends Norrie's title defence 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z These included Mandela's original painting The Lighthouse, Robben Island, as well as the exercise bike he was allowed to use and a prison tennis racquet. Nelson Mandela's Robben Island cell key returning to South Africa - minister 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Other highlights include Mandela's original painting The Lighthouse, Robben Island, as well as the exercise bicycle he was allowed to use and prison tennis racquet. SA urges halt to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell key auction 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z And that’s hard, because even at my most out of shape, my body has always responded well to running around, swinging a racquet. A mysterious sickness has control of my body. And I'm unsure if it will ever leave 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z "January, February, March, I didn't pick up a tennis racquet really," she added. Raducanu set for new coach next season 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z Djokovic got a warning for racquet abuse in the fourth game after he hit a forehand long and then slammed his racquet to the ground three times. Daniil Medvedev wins U.S. Open title, thwarting Novak Djokovic's bid at history 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z Along with the Nike deal, she also has a racquet sponsorship with Wilson. Emma Raducanu set to be best-paid British sportswoman 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z First grabbing a tennis racquet at the age of five, Raducanu went on to join the Bromley Tennis Academy before her potential was spotted by the Lawn Tennis Association. Raducanu - the making of a US Open finalist 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z He was not the only one to lose his cool - Zverev, while trailing 5-3 in the opening set, slammed his racquet into the ground after missing a forehand. Fourth seed Zverev into semi-finals 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Tennis Assn. publishes a list of fines incurred at the Open for infractions such as racquet abuse, uttering audible obscenities, receiving coaching, and unsportsmanlike conduct. U.S. Open tennis live updates: Reilly Opelka fined $10,000 for unapproved bag 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Barty is a pragmatic character but she will know that she had this match on her racquet. World number one Barty stunned by Rogers 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z But a string of forehand errors cost her her serve and the ensuing tiebreak, during which she uncharacteristically threw her racquet on the floor. Osaka to take break after US Open exit 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Wade says Raducanu going on to win a Grand Slam would "do infinite things" for British tennis and inspire more young players - particular female ones - to pick up a racquet. Raducanu - the making of a US Open finalist 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Osaka never regained her composure after she was broken in the second set, twice throwing her racquet to the floor as the tie-break flew away from her. Fernandez shocks defending champion Osaka 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z "If I break the racquet I'm going to get fined--and you?" Wimbledon: Barty and Djokovic in action, Jabeur sinks Swiatek – live! 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z Baseball players need bats and gloves, tennis players racquets, golfers their clubs. Hands the key to keeping a grip in Olympic climbing 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z It's clear that traditional racquet sports are no longer the only games holding court in the US. Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z Throwing racquets, poor body language and shouting angrily at his team were an illustration of how the Russian imploded in the third set, contrasting starkly with Djokovic's confident and steely exterior. Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z "I believe the match is on my racquet, that it's within my control." Osaka ready to 'fight hardest' for title 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z The Czech sixth seed was given a code violation when she destroyed her racquet after losing the first set. Pliskova breaks racquets in defeat 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z The Wimbledon champion was harried at every turn, driven to the far corners and tied in knots as he tried to get his racquet on the ball at the net.” Tony Trabert, Hall of Fame tennis champion of the 1950s, dies at 90 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z It’s a racquet sport — which does not involve a pickle, by the way — and has existed since 1965. Among California reopenings: Pickleball courts. So, what's pickleball? 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z While he would break racquets, she would break down. Dinara Safina: 'Being world No 1 is not fun, it is the opposite' | Tumaini Carayol 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z Swinging their racquets high, they let the cool air whoosh around their uncovered faces. Around the globe, snapshots of a halting return to a changed world 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z She then walked into the players' tunnel and broke another racquet before being reported by an official. Pliskova breaks racquets in defeat 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z Indeed, traveling with shooting equipment is far different than traveling with a tennis racquet and sneakers. Kozeniesky, rifle shooter with Virginia ties, gunning for Olympic gold 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z It’s like tennis but played with a racquet resembling a ping pong paddle and a perforated ball on a smaller court. Among California reopenings: Pickleball courts. So, what's pickleball? 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z The daughter of a fireman, King did errands for neighbors to save the $8 she needed to buy a racquet. Why Billie Jean King will never take no for an answer 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z The 21-year-old was almost reduced to tears in the third set and even threw her racquet away in frustration at some of her shots. Hello, I won, you can relax now': Kenin calls nervous mom 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z In the midst of so much drama, he punched his racquet so hard that his hand now looks like it is about to fall off. Australian Open: Roger Federer v John Millman goes to fifth set – live! 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z It’s just not a party until someone pours a martini on a table tennis racquet on the floor. Ikea and Teenage Engineering launch co-developed speakers and party products 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Acquire some ping pong racquets and Whiffle balls and mark the lines of a pickleball court in your driveway with chalk. Among California reopenings: Pickleball courts. So, what's pickleball? 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z When the Love brothers told her about the broken racquet, she laughed and said, “Don’t worry, he’s got plenty more. We won’t tell him, and he won’t notice.” On the eve of 80, Jack Nicklaus' legacy becomes less defined by his record and more by his character - Golf Digest 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z After her triumphant, exhausting Spring, she retreated back home and did not even look at a racquet for two weeks. Ashleigh Barty beats Elina Svitolina in WTA Finals to win game’s largest purse 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z He earned a chance to break in the sixth game by outlasting Medvedev on a twenty-six-shot rally, and then secured it with a deep return that Medvedev could barely get a racquet on. Rafael Nadal Defeats Daniil Medvedev in the Best U.S. Open Men’s Final of This Century 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z Open villain, smashing racquets and giving the crowd the middle finger. Nadal and Williams headline party for all ages at U.S. Open 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z She tossed her racquet, incurring a warning from the umpire. Bianca Andreescu Makes the Case for More Attention in Her Victory Over Taylor Townsend 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z But, assisted by a bigger racquet face, he drives his backhand hard, making it less of a liability. Federer and Nadal’s Wimbledon Rematch Showed Just How Alike the Two Greats Have Become 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z “I didn’t hit him. Hit his racquet, no? Why would I apologize? I won the point.” Nick Kyrgios refuses to apologize after hitting Rafael Nadal with ball during Wimbledon match 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z Then he rose, and, after basking in the crowd’s applause and greeting Medvedev at the net, he put away his racquets, went to his chair, and wept. Rafael Nadal Defeats Daniil Medvedev in the Best U.S. Open Men’s Final of This Century 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z She knelt, and, bracing herself on her racquet, she prayed. Venus Williams Blazed a Trail for Coco Gauff, Who Looks Like the Future of Tennis 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z About a decade ago, racquet sports division president Greg Mason says, Head became the last U.S.-based tennis ball manufacturer to move production abroad. Opinion | Trump’s proposed tennis ball tariff represents a grand slam of terrible trade policy 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Thiem requires time to set up his groundstrokes—he takes his racquet way back, especially when getting ready to deliver his one-handed drive backhand. Rafael Nadal’s Unparalleled Dominance of the French Open 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z Tomic just put his racquet away and doesn't seem to want to play in the rain. French Open 2019: Zverev and Del Potro in action on day three – live! 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z After clinching it on her first attempt, she dropped her racquet in relief. WTA roundup: Garcia rallies to reach Strasbourg semis 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z The minicab driver's son first picked up a racquet at the age of eight. Who is John Bercow? 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z The cartoon depicted Williams jumping above a broken racquet next to a baby's dummy in the US Open final. Serena cartoon not racist, watchdog rules 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z The controversy concerns the views that Margaret Court voiced after she put down her tennis racquet. The Australian Open Arena That Honors the Tennis Legend Turned Anti-Gay Bigot Margaret Court 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z They were still standing, somewhat stunned and murmuring, as she packed her racquet bag and made her way slowly to the tunnel. Serena Williams Loses a Stunner, in a Way She Never Has Before 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z The second time, late in the match, Pavlyuchenkova complained Collins was violating the serve clock by heading to the bench in the middle of a game to fetch her racquet. Danielle Collins: the feisty US college star causing upsets at the Australian Open 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z Women today hit with more oomph than men did back in the era of McEnroe and Borg, and it is not just about new racquet and string technology. Rafael Nadal Faces His Mini-Me, Alex de Minaur, at the Australian Open 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Williams did not answer a question about whether she regretted the decision to break her racquet on the court, with footage showing her publicist stepping in during the interview. Serena Williams says she doesn't understand coach's claim he coached her from sidelines 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z Abuse of racquets or equipment is defined as intentionally, dangerously and violently destroying or damaging racquets. Reality Check: Are female tennis players treated unfairly? 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Mark Knight's newspaper cartoon showed Williams jumping above a broken racquet next to a baby's dummy. Furore at 'racist' Serena Williams cartoon 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z During the US Open final, Williams received a code violation for coaching, a penalty point for breaking her racquet and a game penalty for calling the umpire a "thief". Serena Williams and 'angry black women' 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z Williams, who was seeking a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title on Saturday, was handed a warning for a coaching violation before being deducted a point for smashing her racquet. Serena Williams' U.S. Open treatment divides tennis world 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z A racquet smash followed—a second violation, and so a point penalty by the books. Naomi Osaka’s U.S. Open Victory Against Serena Williams, Nearly Ruined by a Call, Is Redeemed by Empathy and Grace 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z Then Serena broke her racquet in frustration after dropping to 4-3 in the second set, and continued to point her finger at Earley, telling him that he was a "thief" for stealing points from her. Serena Williams came to blows with U.S. Open official in defeat against Naomi Osaka in the women's final - Golf Digest 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z At one point, as she and Keys traded forehands, I spent some time ignoring the ball and simply tracing the movement of their racquet heads. At the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka Looks Like the Next Best Player in the World 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z His youngest son started swinging a racquet at age 5 and won his first big tournament at 10. Joe Hunt won the U.S. Open 75 years ago. The golden boy of American tennis never made it back. 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z “Let’s face it: Arthur was a prodigy,” Johnnie said—and not just because of his skill with a tennis racquet. What Johnnie Ashe Did for His Brother Arthur, Fifty Years Ago 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z “See this?” he adds, pointing to the far end of his racquet. “McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection” and the Tennis Star as Existential Hero 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z A lack of tennis infrastructure, particularly for remote communities spread across the vast interior, invariably means the first piece of sporting equipment grasped by an Aboriginal child is an oval football rather than a racquet. Indigenous breakthrough a matter of time, says Goolagong-Cawley 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z The 12th-seeded Serb was warned by umpire Carlos Ramos for bouncing his racquet off the baseline early in the second set, with words exchanged at the change of ends as his frustration began to show. Djokovic back in the Wimbledon semis for eighth time 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z The chain keeps its costs low because it only offers gym facilities, not swimming pools or racquet courts. Gym boss calls for VAT-free memberships 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z She eventually ditched tennis racquets for actual rackets, moving to Melbourne to attend art school and play guitar in a succession of indie bands, supporting herself by serving drinks and selling shoes. How Courtney Barnett turned on a troll 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z Enberg's was also bats and balls, as well as tennis racquets, golf clubs, shoulder pads and squeaky sneakers on hardwood floors. An appreciation of Dick Enberg, who was 'Vin Scully spread over a dozen sports' – LA Times 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z He was carrying a large backpack containing tennis racquets. 'Support' for woman jogger in sex attack 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z A relentless Nadal broke to open the third and when Rublev double faulted to hand him yet another break at 4-1, the dejected Russian simply bent over and let his racquet drop. Nadal schools young Russian, awaits Federer 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Up a break and three break points in the second set, she slammed her racquet in disgust. At the French Open, Fearlessness Wins 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z I put the racquet away for a little bit. Maria Sharapova is a 'cheater' and should not play tennis again - Eugenie Bouchard 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z “They’d come in with their tennis racquets, and I would want so much to be friends with them,” she said. Elizabeth Strout’s Long Homecoming 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z The British doubles specialist would hang up her racquet soon after. What happened next for the sports stars of the past? - BBC News 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z But Rublev was not done scolding himself, dropping into his chair during the changeover then hammering away at his foot with his racquet. Nadal schools young Russian, awaits Federer 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Watson, who threw her racquet in frustration after making three more double faults in the sixth game, found herself 5-1 down before she rallied. Johanna Konta beats Heather Watson in Indian Wells second round 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z At that point another of Kyrgios’ racquets gave up the ghost, but from being overworked in the conventional sense. Nick Kyrgios unravels in baffling Australian Open defeat to Andreas Seppi 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z She climbed to the top of the country’s junior national rankings in 2005 – only two years after she first picked up a racquet. 'I'm moving to Canada': the cops, pop stars and athletes who made good on the threat 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z He also drew heavy criticism in May following his exit from the Madrid Open when, facing match point against Fabio Fognini, he held the racquet by the strings and did not offer a shot. Tomic happy to put 2016 controversies behind him 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z A relentless Nadal broke to open the third and when Rublev double faulted to hand him yet another break at 4-1, the dejected Russian simply bent over and let his racquet drop. Nadal schools young Russian, awaits Federer 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Swimming and racquet sports, on the other hand, inherently require a pretty intense level of exercise. These 3 Sports Will Help You Live Longer 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z A British sports writer dubbed Mr. Mulloy the “Miami Mouthpiece” and said he “should throw his racquet over a cliff and forget to let go.” Gardnar Mulloy, tennis champion known for fiery manner, dies at 102 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z And, that’s why Murray, a world-class superstar with no airs or graces, has constantly been available to help the young Australian deal with the troubles which pollute his undoubted brilliance with racquet in hand. Nick Kyrgios and Andy Murray: the bromance capable of saving a career | Steve Brenner 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z It was a weird list: a bicycle helmet, tennis racquet, a foam roller, two bookshelves, a wardrobe, boxes for shoes, an outdoor table setting, a shade cloth, an umbrella, 12 cushions. I took a prescription pill to get a lot of work done quickly. Here's what happened | Brigid Delaney 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z But Rublev was not done scolding himself, dropping into his chair during the changeover then hammering away at his foot with his racquet. Nadal schools young Russian, awaits Federer 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Kerber said she would now put her tennis racquet to the side for a few days and would treat herself to a special gift with some of her $3.5 million prize money. Nothing left for me to prove, says new world number one Kerber 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z It seemed, for stretches, that every point ended on Pliskova’s racquet—either with a winner or a forehand landing four feet long. Wawrinka, Kerber, and Two Highly Rivalrous U.S. Open Finals 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z “For a girl to pick up a tennis racquet and to want to be a professional—it was unheard of,” she told me. Sania Mirza’s Unlikely Stardom 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Serve-and-volley is a rarity on today’s men’s tour—the size and power of the players, and advances in racquet and string technology, pin players back at the baseline. The Joyful Approach of Nicolas Mahut, Best Known for a Loss 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z “Kind of on the spot, I thought of turning the racquet into — I think it’s called a foil? Is that what they call it?” Jack Sock upsets No. 7 Marin Cilic at U.S. Open 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z You just have to get a racquet on the ball and hustle really. US Open 2016: Kyle Edmund beats John Isner in third round 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z She has good racquet control, quick feet and good balance, and is keeping the momentum going from last year. US Open 2016: Johanna Konta reaches fourth round 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z He was maybe three feet from the net, but somehow, in a trice, managed to extend his left arm sideways and tilt his racquet head down toward his thighs. Daniel Nestor’s Mastery of Men’s Doubles 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Waiting for a serve, he spins his racquet, not anxiously but delightedly, with his left hand, up at the base of the racquet head, like a child with a pinwheel. The Joyful Approach of Nicolas Mahut, Best Known for a Loss 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Finally, the racquet doesn't stop when it hits the ball, and neither should your club. Daniel Berger: Three Tips for Longer Drives - Golf Digest 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z It's the racquet, the sun, the wind, the noise, the cameras, the clothes, the bags and the money. Andy Murray Beats Milos Raonic to Win Second Wimbledon Title 2016-07-10T04:00:00Z “It was just all on his racquet. It was very seldom that I was blown off the court like that.” The Unexpected Challenge: Roger Federer's Wimbledon Quarterfinal Victory 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z "I didn't play poorly in any way. It was just all on his racquet. It was very seldom that I was blown off the court like that. It was unbelievably impressive." Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray wary of 'one of the best' Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Yet with 77% holding their racquet with the right hand, their success rate appears slightly behind the human average. Wimbledon 2016: What makes the perfect champion at SW19? 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z You need to swing your racquet low and fairly level to the ground. Daniel Berger: Three Tips for Longer Drives - Golf Digest 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z He raises his racquet in appreciation as the crowd applauds him winning his first game to trail 3-1. Wimbledon 2016: Jo Konta bids to join Andy Murray in round two – day two live! 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Meet Champion Robot - a machine designed to master the badminton court with racquets as arms, electronic eyes to focus on the shuttlecock and sensors to help it find its way around the court. The robot that can play badminton - BBC News 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z Ratchanok had an unusual route into badminton, being handed a racquet at the age of six and told to go play outside the factory where her parents worked making sweet Thai desserts. Gold would be sweet for factory girl Ratchanok 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z He draws his racquet way back on both wings, and brings it forward with blurry speed. The Next Great Men’s Tennis Player? 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z She turns 36 next month, an age when tennis players start hanging up their racquets. Tennis: Rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated, Schiavone says 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z He raises his racquet in appreciation as the crowd applauds him winning his first game to trail 3-1. Wimbledon 2016: Jo Konta bids to join Andy Murray in round two – day two live! 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z We've had people putting drugs in dead birds and sending them over with tennis racquets. Throwing of banned items in to prisons doubles - BBC News 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z When I get my racquet on a volley, usually I’m able to do a lot with it.” Venus Williams advances US team in Fed Cup 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z "Lennox Lewis with a tennis racquet" became world number four and got to the final of the 1997 US Open, where he lost to Pat Rafter. Can Johanna Konta capture England's hearts? - BBC News 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Nishikori broke the Serb twice in the third set and edged 3-1 ahead but was unable to capitalise on his own serve and threw his racquet onto the court in a rare show of frustration. Djokovic eases past Nishikori to set up Federer showdown 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z "I want to say bad luck to Madison for her injury. But I'm very lucky today," an elated Zhang told the crowd after tossing her racquet in the air in jubilation. Raonic shocks Wawrinka, qualifier Zhang rolls on 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z Sam Groth might have more luck today if he literally throws his racquet at the ball. Andy Murray breezes past Australian Sam Groth – as it happened 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z It also looks like his racquet speed may have slowed down a wee bit. First-Round Defeat Raises More Questions for Rafael Nadal 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z The world number one had barely swung a racquet in anger since her U.S. Serena dispels doubts in successful return 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Then, and only then, would Forest/Morgan permit me to again shake hands with a racquet. Squash for the Midlife Slump 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z "You'll see on the replay, there's no way it was accidental. She threw the racquet and it hit the ball boy," British number three Broady told the umpire in an on-court exchange. Naomi Broady beats Jelena Ostapenko in Auckland 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Sam Groth might have more luck today if he literally throws his racquet at the ball. Andy Murray breezes past Australian Sam Groth – as it happened 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Both players shook hands at the end of the contest but bad blood remained with Broady clearly angry about the incident and repeating her accusation that Ostapenko intentionally threw her racquet in the second set. Brit Broady prevails in controversial Auckland clash 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Playing other racquet sports is a very different experience and I must admit I didn't like squash that much - I played for the first time and it was difficult for me. Petra Kvitova on 2015: Titles, exhaustion, illness & engagement 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z I didn’t curse, much, unless you count “goddammit,” but I did occasionally throw my racquet. Squash for the Midlife Slump 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Recruitment will start in January for a team of 1,000 coaches to deliver 10,0000 free junior tennis courses where free racquets will be offered. Davis Cup: GB captain Leon Smith plans legacy 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z I turned around and saw a tall, handsome guy with salt-and-pepper hair carrying a dainty racquet. Golden Anniversary on the West Side 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z His first serve disappeared and Murray made one last push, trying to get the crowd involved as he cut the deficit before smashing his racquet when a chance to level slipped past. Andy Murray loses to Stan Wawrinka at World Tour Finals 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z Babolat, which makes tennis racquets, is getting into the business of coaching: its racquets contain sensors that feed data to your smartphone, to advise you on how to improve your serve. Smart products, smart makers 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z When you carry a squash racquet in New York City, people admire you. Squash for the Midlife Slump 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Revered for his sheer talent, he is nicknamed “The Magician” because his shots are so impossibly perfect, unusual and unexpected, and because he waves his racquet like a wand, with little back swing. Squash’s Battle of the Head Cases 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z The other thing I always try to travel with by my side is my racquet bag. Compression socks, jet lag & Finals 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z It’s similar to tennis: there are days when I go out on the court and the racquet feels like some Neanderthal club that I’ve never touched in my life. Jonathan Franzen: ‘Modern life has become extremely distracting’ 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Williams earned a break point at 5-4 down but Vinci fired a forehand into the corner and took the set, prompting the four-time champion to smash her racquet and receive a code violation. Williams stunned by Vinci in semis 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z Shabana, a slight, skittery lefty who clasps his racquet high on the handle, like a chef carving a roast, was everything I want to be on court—gracious, graceful, unpredictable, thirty-three. Squash for the Midlife Slump 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Say you bought something recently from your favourite sports shop, you may then find ads for tennis racquets, trainers or fitness trackers pinged at you the next time you log on to Facebook. How robot auctions are shaking up digital advertising - BBC News 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z Developments in string and racquet technology, beginning in the late nineteen-nineties, made it possible for players to hit harder and keep the ball inside the court with heavier topspin. The U.S. Will Never Dominate Men’s Tennis Again. Neither Will Any Other Country 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z She rode a powerful forehand that produced 29 of her 61 winners to victory over Wozniacki, saving four match points held by the Dane - all on winners off her racquet. Fourth seed Wozniacki falls to Cetkovska 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z After the Australian grabbed a 1-0 lead in the third, Nedovyesov threw his racquet towards his chair and waved the white flag. Hewitt extends U.S. Open grand slam goodbye with win 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z We entered frosty courts by a secret hatchway and waved wooden racquets in majestic arcs, a ceremony akin to polar explorers chiselling out ice caves. Squash for the Midlife Slump 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z But even those who had never played a racquet sport often get hooked. Pickleball: a little bit Ping-Pong, a little bit badminton, a lot of momentum 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z And soon enough, this powerful technology will find a home alongside the tennis racquet and sneakers, as one of the most important pieces of tennis equipment for the superstars of the WTA. SAPVoice: Data-Driven Coaching To Revolutionize Women's Tennis 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z This time, with returns landing on his toes and groundstrokes at the base of his racquet swing, his timing was disturbed and his aura diminished. The bad guy who has done nothing wrong 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z The champion hammered a return which died on Anderson’s racquet. Novak Djokovic defeats Kevin Anderson to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z I’m on the T, racquet raised, on the balls of my feet, almost smiling. Squash for the Midlife Slump 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Gasquet was not so lucky when he obliterated his racquet in front of the umpire after squandering two match points to lose the third set on a tie-break. Kyrgios out after umpire argument 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z Brown has no coach and has to pay for his own racquets. Nadal: The decline of a great? 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z By the end, 35 errors having flowed off his once immaculate racquet, Federer looked both confused at the absence of the old sorcery and increasingly weary. The bad guy who has done nothing wrong 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z The new racquets and strings allowed players to strike a ball down by their ankles with a full-blooded swing and send it flying low and dipping over the net -- a volleyer's worst nightmare. Back to the future as moribund tactic is revived 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z Amanda snapped a photo of him crouched behind the court, racquet in hand, studying me. Squash for the Midlife Slump 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z This gives a racquet with the same ‘swing weight’ that is 20% lighter overall, the company claims. Graphene: Looking Beyond the Hype 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z A professional squash player might sound like someone who is in a food-tasting group, but it is a racquet sport. Anxious leaders are better than easygoing ones, author says 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z In evenings, he and his brothers play “racquetball” against a patio wall despite lacking racquets. For Victor Espinoza, the man in ‘Pharoah’s’ saddle, riding roots run deep 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z He’s tetchy and breaking a string in his racquet on the next point doesn’t exactly help his mood. Serena Williams v Sloane Stephens: French Open 2015 – live! 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z Walker, as I later saw on the video, was anxiously winding and unwinding the grip on his racquet. Squash for the Midlife Slump 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Hart's game was based more on finesse than power, with matchless racquet control and an arsenal of shots. Grand Slam tennis champ Doris Hart of U.S. dies at 89 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z It might not have looked much like "fun" as Murray castigated himself and smacked his racquet into Rod Laver Arena, but Djokovic has a habit of driving opponents to despair. Murray - leaner, quicker & positive 2015-02-01T05:00:00Z In evenings, he and his brothers play “racquetball” against a patio wall despite lacking racquets. For Victor Espinoza, the man in ‘Pharoah’s’ saddle, riding roots run deep 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Against Sharapova, however, of their last 10 meetings only the 2013 final at Miami went to three sets, meaning the American always keeps her racquet sharpest for the Russian. Williams bids to continue tyranny of Sharapova 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z He was like a soccer player at his first tennis match, wondering what the racquets were for and why there was a net across the center of the court. Poland's Jewish Culture Rises From the Ashes of Persecution The Swiss master was troubled by a painful injury to the little finger on his racquet hand and growled at a prying television camera when medical staff worried at it before the second set. Gritty Sharapova digs deep before Federer pushes through 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z While spectators and experts pondered the mental lapse that saw him lose 12 of the last 13 games to Novak Djokovic, the British number one had taken out his frustration on his racquet. Murray - leaner, quicker & positive 2015-02-01T05:00:00Z Barring that, it was a routine thrashing of a high seed against a 100th-ranked journeyman, with 34 crisply-struck winners singing off the Swiss's racquet. Wawrinka opens title defense with quickfire win 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z Playing tennis used to be about grabbing an off-the-shelf racquet and hoping that it suited your style of play. Serving up a tennis advantage? 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Now the technology used when creating tennis racquets is taken very seriously indeed. Your tennis racquet can't be too good 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Thus far, the only consumer products that incorporate graphene are tennis racquets and ink. Graphene: Fast, Strong, Cheap, and Impossible to Use | The New Yorker 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z Racquetball, which swept the country in the 1970s, is losing popularity to the older racquet sport of squash. Venerable Los Angeles Athletic Club aims for more youthful look 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z Except that to be a champion in branding today, you can’t be stuck in the past, serving it up with an old racquet, so to speak. Why is The New York Times Double-Faulting at the U.S. Open? 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z The 25-year-old Belarusian, runner-up for the past two years, was not at her best and received a warning after smashing her racquet. Makarova into US Open semi-final 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z A massive fridge keeps materials in top condition, and each racquet is treated like a priceless artefact. Your tennis racquet can't be too good 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines badminton, tennis and table tennis. Pickleball: A sport for all ages 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z When Groth broke to go 4-2 up in the third, his heart lifted, his eyes brightened and his racquet got just a little nervous. Roger Federer disposes of Sam Groth, taking 142mph serve in his stride 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z Nine racquets would be more than sufficient to see him through his opening match. Roger Federer’s Nine Racquets 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z "Once it gets to a certain length sometimes it can get stuck in the arm or the racquet," Wozniacki explained. Wawrinka recovers to make last 32 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z Less obvious changes to racquets include inbuilt tech. Your tennis racquet can't be too good 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Another bee flew at Williams in the third set, and landed on her racquet. Sharapova and Djokovic ease through 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z Federer later reckoned his change of racquet has transformed his game, giving him “more easy power”. Roger Federer disposes of Sam Groth, taking 142mph serve in his stride 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z At Wimbledon last year, Yu dropped off some racquets for Federer and briefly found himself alone in the backyard with one of Federer’s three-year-old twin daughters, who was bouncing on a trampoline. Roger Federer’s Nine Racquets 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z In the blocks to the immediate south: Tudor homes, wine bars, a racquet club, a furniture store selling sofas for $6,000. In St. Louis, Delmar Boulevard is the line that divides a city by race and perspective When the ITF looks at racquets its principle concern is that they may offer too much power. Your tennis racquet can't be too good 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z “Never before do I see a man like this in squash racquets,” Mr. Khan wrote in his book. Hashim Khan, seven-time world squash champion, dies He’s now working on building a tennis racquet with an oversize sweet spot, according to Fortune. A Business School Wonders: Why Not Teach High-Frequency Trading? 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z Spools of racquet string and rolls of grip tape were strewn across the dresser. Roger Federer’s Nine Racquets 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z Finally, if you were planning on buying your kids’ athletic gear, like helmets or racquets, it most likely will be excluded. Tax-Free Weekend Season Begins! Does Your State Participate? 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Some, as you'd perhaps expect, were worried about the direction the sport was going in - concerned it was drifting into a situation where it was a contest between racquets, not athletes. Your tennis racquet can't be too good 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z "Vigoro" saw teams of between eight and 11 players performing like cricketers - bowling, batting and fielding - but using racquets. The Edwardian attempt to merge tennis and cricket 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z He has a bigger racquet engendering more power and fewer errors. Federer won the Wimbledon crowd – but Djokovic won the day 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z Also, “Guys care more about their tools—their sneakers, the technical aspects of their racquets,” Ferguson said. Roger Federer’s Nine Racquets 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z I think he finally figured out that he needed to do something about his racquets after losing in the second round here last year. Djokovic has the edge in Wimbledon final - McEnroe 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z The most dramatic change in tennis racquet tech over the years was that initial transition from wood to steel. Your tennis racquet can't be too good 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Navratilova is right: Kvitova is a relentless competitor, a fierce fighter and a wizard with a racquet, but she’s not someone who cavorts at movie premieres and society events. Petra Kvitova Wins Wimbledon But Bouchard Will Win Sponsorships Because Of How We Market Women 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z The price was almost eight times the £2,000 estimate set by Fieldings Auctioneers in Stourbridge, which offered the dress along with the tennis racquet featured in the image and two copies of the poster. Athena 'tennis girl' poster dress sells for £15,500 at auction 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z The dress, the tennis racquet from the photo, a 1979 poster and a 1980s limited edition canvas print were auctioned on the day of the Wimbledon ladies' singles final. Tennis Girl dress sells for £15k 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z The decision to diversify the business away from just making strings was taken by Eric's father Pierre, who introduced the company's first tennis racquet in 1994. Oldest tennis firm still got its swing 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z In one corner of the ITF's workshop is the machine for testing racquet power. Your tennis racquet can't be too good 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Golubev, 26, produced some real crowd-pleasers in making 35 winners but regularly found the frame of the racquet among 59 errors. Murray comes through opening test 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z They quickly became more anxious about their appointments, though, as the shots flew from Djokovic's racquet with intent and he was up a break at 3-0. Novak Djokovic battles back to beat Rafael Nadal and win Rome Masters 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z But in a curious case of life imitating art, Babolat also says a major benefit of the "connected racquet" will be the "gamification" of tennis and the added appeal for new generations. Pros switch on hi-tech racquets in time for Wimbledon 2014-05-13T11:57:37Z As those "unknowns" went on to win Grand Slam after Grand Slam using Babolat racquets, the company's sales skyrocketed. Oldest tennis firm still got its swing 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z Peppered around the ITF warehouse are the racquets that never made it. Your tennis racquet can't be too good 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Metal and then carbon models appeared on the market, and now computer technology is being embedded in one of the newer tennis racquets on the market. VIDEO: A hi-tech tennis coach at courtside 2014-01-26T01:43:53Z It sounds futuristic but technology like this is already available, embedded in one of the newer tennis racquets on the market - the Babolat Play Pure Drive. Tennis coaching gets a smart racquet 2014-01-26T01:44:25Z And despite a blister on his racquet hand, Nadal appears in good physical shape after missing last year's tournament with a serious knee injury. Nadal focused on Wawrinka challenge 2014-01-25T12:33:41Z The teenager's ambition is to achieve similar greatness but a racquet and tennis balls are currently all that the two players have in common, however. Smashing the tennis money barrier 2014-01-24T00:00:12Z He also bought us tennis racquets and took us to Flushing Meadows Park. Akhil Sharma: “A Mistake.” 2014-01-13T05:00:00Z Open champion appeared close to losing his cool at times and joked that only his shortage of racquets had prevented him from slamming one into the hardcourt in frustration. Del Potro reaches Sydney semis, all over for Kvitova 2014-01-09T11:49:21Z Over the past 50 years, wooden racquets were replaced by metal, then carbon fibre mixed with other materials, and now computer-connected models. Tennis coaching gets a smart racquet 2014-01-26T01:44:25Z The frustration of yet again failing to win a set after 61 minutes of hard work boiled over, and Wawrinka was warned for racquet abuse as he headed to his chair. Nadal ends year as world number one 2013-11-06T16:42:25Z He is certainly open-minded enough to try anything he thinks might help - whether that is experimenting with a larger racquet or giving his clay-court shoes another airing after Wimbledon. Can Federer return to world's top four? 2013-11-04T06:38:19Z "Right now, I can't imagine my life without a tennis racquet in my hand." Serene Williams gives warning to the rest 2013-10-28T11:03:56Z "Yeah, I was close, but I can't do that yet. When I get eight or ten racquets, I will smash all of them," he quipped to reporters. Del Potro reaches Sydney semis, all over for Kvitova 2014-01-09T11:49:21Z The company says it is the first connected racquet in the world. Tennis coaching gets a smart racquet 2014-01-26T01:44:25Z Today, I saw Leander Paes turn his racquet face at the last minute to disguise a shot. Straight Sets: Watching Tennis Can Improve the Games of Pros and Amateurs 2013-09-09T17:30:06Z He even wrote off his racquet after losing the first set to Wawrinka, in a flash of anger rarely seen nearly two years ago. Murray suffers from post-Wimbledon comedown 2013-09-06T05:26:56Z One of the best defenders on the women’s tour, Jankovic will chase down balls that few others would even get a racquet on. Straight Sets: What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Sunday 2013-09-01T10:00:28Z The former world number one argued with the umpire, bounced her racquet in frustration and clenched her fists throughout a determined effort. Hingis serves up double disappointment on return 2013-08-31T03:49:35Z But Federer disagrees, saying he was feeling better than ever after a back problem which troubled him earlier this year had been resolved and he had gone back to his old racquet. Federer wants to prove at U.S. Open he is back 2013-08-25T20:02:21Z He competed in the amateur era of gut-stringed wooden racquet and white tennis balls when no prize money was permitted. Murray 'so like first Scots winner' 2013-07-11T00:35:16Z Murray already has sponsorship deals with Swiss watch brand Rado, Royal Bank of Scotland, racquet manufacturer Head and kit maker Adidas. Murray's minted 2013-07-08T23:00:53Z She's not necessarily the most natural athlete you will ever see, but someone who wields a racquet like a paintbrush and she did her own version of Picasso - it was unexpected and amazing. Bartoli victory 'will inspire millions' 2013-07-06T19:31:27Z If she plays well, the match will be on her racquet more. How the women's final will be won and lost 2013-07-05T19:21:08Z "The confidence is back in my movement and I'll go back to the racquet I know or the racquet I have won everything with." Federer wants to prove at U.S. Open he is back 2013-08-25T20:02:21Z He likes this surface, he's obviously playing well and he's rejuvenated by a new racquet and a new coach. 'Verdasco is a big step up' 2013-07-02T19:20:25Z The defeat prompted a spectacular burst of racquet smashing from the Russian. Djokovic digs deep to reach quarters 2013-06-03T14:01:16Z "I was very sure that I didn't have a code violation, that's why I broke my racquet." Robson beaten by Ivanovic in Madrid 2013-05-08T22:15:55Z Harshman had his defenders brandish tennis racquets in the paint, which pretty much discouraged any nonchalant offense down low. Marv Harshman deserved his reputation as a college basketball coaching legend 2013-04-13T03:15:04Z The 28-year-old former No. 1 served to open the second set while Williams held her racquet in front to signal she wasn't ready. Williams wins 2nd straight Family Circle 2013-04-07T19:39:07Z GT "It's the way I first picked up the racquet, so I stayed with it." The Joy of Six: Lefties 2013-03-29T12:28:47Z Just like a professional golfer needs a set of reliable clubs or Federer needs a reliable racquet for playing tennis, professional gamers need a reliable machine. Dell Invests In League Of Legends Team Curse With Alienware Sponsorship 2013-03-20T23:03:34Z Delighted, Roger Federer turns his palms up to reveal a badly calloused right hand punished by 23 years of holding a racquet, showing the children the difference from the smoother left one. Federer plays big brother to village children 2013-02-20T19:57:18Z More powerful racquets and balls with less felt have also intensified the physical nature of the sport. Straight Sets: In Tennis, Gamesmanship Is the Norm 2013-01-26T01:51:17Z Williams got so ticked playing Stephens, she even gave her racquet a good ol’ smashing. The Teen Who Beat Serena Williams 2013-01-23T06:30:00Z The Serb left his racquets and bag on the court and limped straight up the players tunnel to receive a medical assessment in the locker room. Djokovic in injury scare at Hopman Cup 2012-12-31T06:22:11Z Nintendo is going to have to provide a really good answer, and it's not going to be as easy as 'look, you can play tennis by using the controller as a racquet!'. Wii U: the essential guide 2012-11-29T11:38:37Z Then, towards the end of an enthralling tie-break, trailing 4-6, Murray changed racquets and a tiny section of the crowd whistled and booed, a quite remarkable spectacle. Andy Murray booed by home crowd as classy Roger Federer reaches final 2012-11-11T22:39:58Z The Olympic and US Open champion threw his racquet to the floor in frustration before regaining his composure. Murray earns tough Shanghai win 2012-10-12T12:22:44Z The Swede admitted defeat in 1993, got himself a modern racquet and later joined the seniors' tour. Glorious comebacks and nightmare returns 2012-09-14T13:32:41Z Style and play have changed dramatically in the years since Perry, competing in white linen short-sleeved shirt, cotton trousers and plimsolls, triumphed with a wooden racquet. From Perry to Murray 2012-09-11T17:40:48Z No complicated button controls, you just swung the Wiimote and your man on screen hit a ball with a tennis racquet. Wii U: the essential guide 2012-11-29T11:38:37Z Sometimes the serves fly past you, sometimes you get a racquet on them. Murray into US Open quarter-final 2012-09-04T12:18:19Z I don't think I'm one of the guys who won't pick up a racquet for three years. Straight Sets: Andy Roddick's Retirement News Conference 2012-08-31T09:24:31Z Still wielding a wooden racquet in an era of graphite, Borg was humiliated as he failed to win any of the 12 matches he played. Glorious comebacks and nightmare returns 2012-09-14T13:32:41Z You could hit occasional big serves with the old racquets but today's graphite ones are very light, strong and flexible, and you can get the consistency. From Perry to Murray 2012-09-11T17:40:48Z She slammed her racquet in disgust at the end of the match. Konta throws away final-set lead 2012-08-31T01:10:11Z He pulled level with an immediate break of the Bogomolov serve only to be broken again as the strange start to the match continued, the Scot bouncing his racquet on the court in frustration. Murray through in straight sets 2012-08-27T21:11:14Z A half-dozen other people milled around the site Monday afternoon, including a woman who brandished a tennis racquet at passers-by and shouted obscenities at them for no apparent reason. Occupy Hong Kong Protesters Defy Court Order to Leave 2012-08-27T16:22:21Z The privately held high-tech company known for coddling its employees has merchants who offer services such as shoe repair, alterations, tax preparation, car detailing, racquet stringing and jewelry and watch repair. Call it Zucker Burg: Facebook campus gets its own Main Street 2012-08-10T12:00:00Z From the very first time I walked into a badminton hall and picked up a racquet, there was no turning back. London 2012: Lin Dan's profile soars after second Olympic badminton gold 2012-08-05T15:27:16Z When the big moment arrives, the athlete tries to take control by thinking about the mechanics of how to toss that basketball, make that putt, or swing that racquet. Mental side of sports: It's not just for Olympians 2012-08-01T17:29:07Z After the match ended, Roddick celebrated by gently tossing his racquet into the stands. Roddick Prevails in Atlanta for 32nd Tour Title 2012-07-23T03:06:27Z Marray is 31 years old, an age at which he might well be thinking of hanging up his racquet. Saturday interview: Jonny Marray, Wimbledon doubles champion 2012-07-13T19:05:20Z I'd say Murray's ability to ignore this pressure is almost more impressive than his racquet skills. Charlie Brooker 2012-07-08T13:56:44Z But roles were reversed at the start of the third set as Murray broke in game one with a delightful lob that left Karlovic throwing his racquet in frustration. Calm Murray passes Karlovic test 2012-06-28T16:49:38Z I felt the balls I could get my racquet onto, I returned pretty well. Wimbledon 2012: Lleyton Hewitt chases but only in a lost cause 2012-06-26T19:12:01Z More importantly, he is involved with the marketing of the racquets. Brand Becker: Life after tennis for Wimbledon legend 2012-06-25T23:00:27Z She is benefitting from a change of racquet and her performance in Paris will elevate her into the top 10. Sharapova relishes 'dream' final 2012-06-07T19:37:36Z Seppi now looked deflated and while the occasional winner still came from his racquet, it was Djokovic whose play carried more purpose. Off-colour Djokovic edges through 2012-06-03T15:30:48Z Chorus— After the Ball!—as batter, Handler of club, racquet, cue. Punch, or the London Charivari, November 25, 1893 2012-04-23T02:00:30.783Z In his youth he was a well-known cricket and racquet player; now his favourite pastime is salmon and trout-fishing in Scottish rivers in company with his friend Lord Glenconner, Mr. Asquith's brother-in-law. My Mission to London 1912-1914 2012-04-17T02:00:14.497Z Cricket and football, fives and racquets, the games that are played with things out of shops, do not need imagination to help them out. Wings and the Child or, the Building of Magic Cities 2012-02-26T03:00:14.933Z And what was still worse was that, after luncheon was over, and Captain and Mrs. Green had arrived with their racquets in their hands, that wretched Bob failed to redeem his promise. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z He tracked him down at the racquet courts and brought him away when he had finished his game. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z In the Renown he spent much of his spare time exercising on deck or playing squash racquets. Down Under With the Prince 2012-01-29T03:00:07.103Z "I think your time and commitment has to be on the court, the ball and racquet, what you're doing with it, instead of paying attention to what's around you," she said. Djokovic cruises to fourth round 2012-01-21T13:10:51Z The offensive Egyptian style is one of deceptive wrist flicks and deft racquet work. With a Deft Touch, Egyptians Put Their Mark on Squash 2012-01-20T21:07:53Z After his final volley hit the net on match point, Nalbandian chucked his racquet to the side, bouncing it toward a section of photographers. Straight Sets: Nalbandian Fined Following Overrule Controversy 2012-01-20T09:45:34Z "Well, I'm going to play racquets at two," said Dizzy. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z I actually used to break a lot of racquets on the court. Baghdatis causes racquet as his rage goes viral 2012-01-19T08:34:31Z He did allow his racquet to fall from his hands deep in the third set, when a backhand eluded his reach. Straight Sets: Harrison Falls to Murray in Four Sets 2012-01-17T15:20:10Z A man accompanying them, it developed, knew Cuba and Jai Alai, and he secured for the amusement of the others a cesta, the basket-like racquet worn strapped to the arm. San Crist?bal de la Habana 2012-01-01T03:00:08.773Z Robert Fishman, 66, who works at the island’s racquet club, said he hoped Cornell’s announcement would attract retailers and restaurants. Roosevelt Island Journal: New Cornell Campus May Awaken Roosevelt Island 2011-12-20T04:47:24Z Ten Eyck and Winifred offered Forbes a racquet in their tennis game, but he preferred to be alone with his loneliness. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z But when I have a smash of the racquet, smack of the racquet, I usually feel relieved afterwards. Baghdatis causes racquet as his rage goes viral 2012-01-19T08:34:31Z Consequently she made fast the painter, reached her racquet, and made her way briskly to the Hendersons, meaning to play one set and then get back to the boat and have her sail. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z But the tennis players had brought balls and racquets with them, and, these being good, the defects of the ground were regarded good-naturedly as part of the fun. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z It is impressive enough, with wide aisles, modern tills and a big selection of non-food items, from toys to tennis racquets. Indian retail: The supermarket?s last frontier 2011-12-01T16:06:02Z That saved him, and before many weeks were over long blotted accounts of football and cricket and racquets were written to Mitty and Charles. Diana Tempest, Volume I (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:36.223Z Sometimes you get angry and it's difficult to control yourself but my father told me all the time, 'if you broke the racquet, I broke you'. Baghdatis causes racquet as his rage goes viral 2012-01-19T08:34:31Z There was a tennis racquet for Harry, but the lights all went out when he had just reached the clothes-basket, and Abracadabra blew her nose so preposterously that his ear sang with it afterwards. Across the Stream 2011-11-05T02:00:11.673Z When they had quite done they trooped away without a word, and then Lord Rosebery wearily took up his racquet and started in. Thirty Years in Australia 2011-10-25T02:00:27.397Z By this time they had reached the court and were selecting racquets and tossing for sides. The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson Fighting Fire in Sleepy Hollow 2011-09-18T02:00:23.270Z Nevertheless it was of more than ample size as a racquet court. Fifty Years of Golf 2011-09-14T02:00:50.627Z "I'm not surprised that he broke a racquet," said women's fourth seed Maria Sharapova, whose own expletive-riddled outbursts against umpires and crowds have ended up on the video sharing website. Baghdatis causes racquet as his rage goes viral 2012-01-19T08:34:31Z Sock dropped his racquet and ran to hug Oudin, while the crowd rose in unison to applaud the unlikely champions. Straight Sets: In Mixed Doubles, a Title for the Americans 2011-09-10T16:30:06Z The power, spin and depth of the big forehand approach starves the opponent of the necessary time to get their body and racquet organized quickly enough to hit a quality passing shot. Straight Sets: Tsonga, Fish and Getting to the Net 2011-09-06T16:20:56Z The racquets themselves seemed to be the root of her anger, causing her to switch among her Prince frames no fewer than six times during the match. Straight Sets: Zvonareva Raises Her Voice, Wins a Round 2011-08-31T19:21:14Z “You go out there a good deal,” Macfarlane warned him one Saturday, meeting him on the tram for Rondebosch with a racquet under his arm. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z "You've missed that ball and it was such an easy one!" he called out in an annoyed tone, and then saw his mother run across the court waving her racquet. The Ranch Girls and Their Heart's Desire 2011-08-31T02:01:23.303Z Halep’s consistently hard, flat hitting drew error after error off the Li racquet, with the Chinese woman never fully finding her range on any of her strokes. Straight Sets: Another Upset: Li Loses to Halep in Straight Sets 2011-08-30T22:49:14Z In particular, Ivell was known to the Irish investors having served as deputy chairman for two years at Next Generation, a racquets club business then owned by a consortium including McManus and Magnier. Investors grill M&B chairman over boardroom vacancies 2011-08-22T18:52:58Z Nan rapped sharply with the handle of a tennis racquet, and requested order. St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-07-18T02:00:22.977Z “It’s the sort of idea I started out with,” Matheson returned, beating his tennis boot softly with his racquet and idly watching the pipe-clay rise in little clouds. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z She's also helping to design a new, improved wheelchair that she hopes will change the game much as graphite racquets did for able-bodied pros twenty years ago. Meet the World's Most Dominant Athlete 2011-07-01T11:00:58Z That alone would’ve been enough for me to unstring my racquets and call it a career. Castrodale: Motivated Serena, Venus add spice to Wimbledon 2011-06-21T02:01:59Z "I started talking to someone who said he worked for Yamaha - at that time I did not know they were a maker of tennis racquets and golf clubs," he says. Feaver pitch 2011-06-16T23:00:05Z The adrenaline was pumping so I reached for my racquet - what else? - and headed off to investigate. Panic alarm 2011-06-13T22:27:06Z "You wouldn't play tennis with a wooden racquet today." Mid-calorie Pepsi NEXT to be tested this summer 2011-06-13T20:51:35Z The cheery greetings were exchanged between fellow-officers as if the game were not with death, but with racquets on an English lawn. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z We expect the contents of most of the products we use these days to be man-made; however, many "It takes about four cow's guts to string the average racquet," production manager Rosina Russell explains. The unusual uses for animal parts 2011-06-06T23:20:45Z He was soon selling their tennis racquets and bicycles to British customers, and before long went back to the Japanese firm to ask for a bigger market - Europe. Feaver pitch 2011-06-16T23:00:05Z That definitely wasn't the way I wanted to be using my racquet on finals day at Queen's. Panic alarm 2011-06-13T22:27:06Z At Hadbury there were many honours of this kind to be won—the "footer" shield, the racquets trophy, and other prizes of a similar nature, which excited keen competition between the different boarding-houses. Gunpowder Treason and Plot And Other Stories for Boys 2011-06-08T02:00:16.797Z Take away the racquets and go at it - that would have been fun to watch. Nadal v Borg 2011-06-06T06:16:47Z “Who is going to play in the tournament from these courts?” asked Mrs. Cartwright, crossing the lawn, her tennis racquet swinging in her hand. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z However, it was on that men's tennis tour where he first discovered his entrepreneurial spirit - selling tennis racquets and Fred Perry and Slazenger T-shirts on his travels to help pay his way. Feaver pitch 2011-06-16T23:00:05Z “I went off without my tennis racquet,” explained George. The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House 2011-04-27T02:00:27.420Z Also there is a Racquet Club, an agreeable and very live institution now holding the national championship in double racquets, which is vested in the team of Davis and Wear. Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street 2011-04-27T02:00:23.800Z You either had to try to hit him off the court - good luck with that, especially with wooden racquets - or try to beat him by staying out there. Nadal v Borg 2011-06-06T06:16:47Z “Please don’t say anything, Mollie,” pleaded Barbara, taking her tennis racquet from the bed. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z The Russian was not distracted by the number of times she had to switch racquets even when she broke strings on two consecutive points. Stosur hits form on clay to reach Stuttgart semi-finals 2011-04-21T17:11:21Z He was suspicious as he walked on that George’s return for the racquet had been a pretense on his part. The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House 2011-04-27T02:00:27.420Z Back came his racquet and down it swung upon the ball, only to drive it a foot out of court. Pieces of Hate And Other Enthusiams 2011-03-28T02:00:24.120Z The origin of the game is probably the French jeu de paume, tennis played with the hand, the hand in that case being eventually superseded by the racquet. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z Not too swiftly for that young gentleman; while Ruth’s heart gave a jump of apprehension, Hugh made a left-hand swing with his racquet and sent the ball whizzing back. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z As soon as it came off my racquet I knew it felt good. Federer, Djokovic roll at Indian Wells; Clijsters retires with bad shoulder 2011-03-16T03:40:18Z Apology: In the article below, we wrongly stated that Prince Andrew had recently been on holiday in Thailand, surrounded by topless models, on a catamaran owned by the tennis racquet magnate Johan Eliasch. Prince Andrew: useful envoy or liability? 2011-03-09T12:22:29Z She is dressed in a tennis costume and is swinging a racquet. Why Marry? 2011-02-26T03:00:44.307Z "I will take in the racquets, dear," said Mrs. Pope. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z On the outside of each cup was engraved a design of two racquets crossing each other, with the word “champion” below. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z Talent Show WinnersIt’s not every player who can break a racquet in half on a return of serve. Opinion: Women's tennis was Aussie's big winner 2011-01-31T17:03:14Z M. Alphonse threw his racquet on the ground in a furious rage. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z In contrast, the fourth set was tense and nervy, with the Frenchman now firmly warming to his task while his opponent was struggling to find the winners that normally flow so easily from his racquet. Federer through after Simon scare 2011-01-19T13:35:46Z "Daffy, dear, do you mind going in for the racquets and balls?" Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z Ruth and Grace were each rejoicing in their gifts, silver pins 254 representing tennis racquets, their souvenirs of the luncheon and their month’s stay in Newport. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z Two males fled when they encountered the cleaning crew at a swim and racquet club. Fairfax County crime watch 2011-01-05T00:57:00Z Molly cried out and sprang forward, but Lola threw her aside and, catching up a tennis racquet from the arm of one of the chairs, struck the dog with all her strength. Lola 2010-12-24T03:00:35.720Z A laptop computer was stolen in the parking lot of a racquet club. Fairfax County crime watch 2010-10-14T04:00:00Z There for a time he was silent, and then presently became audible again, playing with a ball and, presumably, Marjorie's tennis racquet. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z One set down, scrambling to stay alive in the second, Ivanovic slammed her racquet in frustration. Women Who Hit Hard 2010-08-25T17:30:00Z Jahangir's success depended partly on his legendary fitness regime, which involved long morning runs, gym training, racquet drills and relentless court sprints. Great dynasties of the world: The Khans 2010-07-30T23:05:00Z After a moment of silence, broken only by the sobbing of the child, she gave a short, contemptuous laugh and, dropping the blood-stained racquet, walked down the veranda to the door. Lola 2010-12-24T03:00:35.720Z Two credit cards were stolen from a locker at a racquet club and used to make purchases. Fairfax County crime watch 2010-10-14T04:00:00Z The glow-in-the-dark badminton racquets and berries with Cool Whip added a timely Wimbledon vibe to the proceedings. The Fourth of July at a 98-Degree Angle 2010-07-05T02:10:00Z At last year's Aegon Championships at London's Queen's Club, a prestigious warm-up event for Wimbledon, he repeatedly punched the strings on his racquet so hard that his hands bled. Can Andy Murray Win Ugly at Wimbledon? 2010-06-20T20:05:00Z Not for no reason did the great British squash champion Jonah Barrington famously refer to squash as "boxing with racquets". Great dynasties of the world: The Khans 2010-07-30T23:05:00Z Martina Navratilova used to count wall paper patterns, or holes in her racquet. Robert Green's howler: forget it, displace it - just don't make another one 2010-06-13T18:46:00Z But now another loose shot from Berdych and he hits his racquet in frustration. Live - French Open 2010-06-04T10:54:00Z But just quarter of an hour later, the Belgian was throwing her racquet angrily to the ground after slipping 4-1 down in the second set as the momentum shifted dramatically. Henin slumps to defeat by Stosur 2010-05-31T14:21:00Z He raises his racquet to acknowledge the warm applause of the home crowd, although, judging by that exchange, I don't think he thinks he'll be winning many more. Live - French Open 2010-05-23T09:07:00Z The Championships Poet 2010 will publish his verses - about anything from racquet stringers to strawberries and cream - online and in podcasts. Smash with the punters? Poet appointed for Wimbledon 2010-05-19T07:23:00Z But Murray responded positively and levelled the set, albeit fortuitously when Chela's return bounced off his racquet at the net with Murray in no control of his shot. Murray eases past Chela in Madrid 2010-05-12T18:19:00Z Handball is like tennis without racquets or a net. Street handball mixes sport and culture 2010-04-27T16:49:00Z The major talking point of the day was the exit of Djokovic, who lost his cool and slammed his racquet into the court at one point as he lost in just under three hours. Djokovic makes shock Miami exit 2010-03-27T00:18:00Z But Bjorn Borg, almost unbeatable in his day, made an ill-advised comeback to the tennis courts, losing every match with his old wooden racquets against competitors armed with more modern equipment. Tiger's return 2010-03-18T11:35:00Z An angry swipe of his racquet as he came out from the change of ends showed what he thought of being broken, but from that moment on he was a changed man. Murray into Indian Wells quarter-finals 2010-03-18T07:26:00Z Tipsarevic appears to be wheeling his racquet bag off the court. 2010-01-20T23:58:00Z He'll spot a challenger points or allow him to use a racquet. Street handball mixes sport and culture 2010-04-27T16:49:00Z The world number two jogs back to his chair for a change of racquet. 2010-01-17T23:52:00Z Mr. Atherton entirely gave up his wanderings abroad, and by dint of devotion to racquets and tennis in summer, and of hunting and shooting in winter, he kept down his tendency towards corpulence. Maori and Settler A Story of The New Zealand War To-day they met outside the cottage, Harry bringing her own racquet and one for Roy, since tennis had scarcely been included in his education and he possessed no racquet of his own. The Crimson Sweater The Serb then absolutely hurls his racquet into the court and it bounces about 10ft in the air. 2010-01-20T23:58:00Z Jean demanded, appearing suddenly on the scene, swinging a tennis racquet and followed by Harry, who was usually her shadow. The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge The Ranch Girls Series Fun and games out there now as the ball pings off the frame of Luczak's racquet and is caught cleanly by the ballboy - prompting a huge cheer from the crowd. 2010-01-17T23:52:00Z Finally, after completely missing a ball which Penny had sent over the net with bullet-like speed, she threw down her racquet in disgust. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue She patted Mrs. Loring's blue batiste skirt approvingly with her racquet. Shadows of Flames A Novel Tennis looked foolishly easy, but after sending four of the balls beyond recovery he suspected that the game might demand something more than willingness and strength, and relinquished his racquet to watch the girl. Ewing\\'s Lady The prizes offered each year are a gold medal or a cup to the winner, a racquet to the runner-up, and a championship banner to the school whose team scores the largest number of points. Harper's Round Table, May 14, 1895 Anyway, the US Open champion smacked his racquet into his chair as he got up to return to court. 2010-01-17T23:52:00Z Guess I must have dozed off, because the next thing I remember was Johnny standing on the ladder, poking me with a tennis racquet. All That Goes Up In tapping her aunt's skirt with her racquet, she had dislodged Morris's letter. Shadows of Flames A Novel There isn’t anything in the world I wanted so much as a Tate racquet.” Jacob's Ladder The new-comers had their tennis racquets, and Biscuit was resplendent in a new pair of white knickerbockers. Sube Cane Swinging his racquet like one of his ancestors' shillalehs, O'Ryan charged to his rescue, pulled him to his feet, covered his retreat to the wall. The Ambassador These Canadian men will have it, moreover, that the Britishers brought in snowshoes for their horses, which gear they were wont to designate as "bloomin' tennis racquets." Seeds of Pine The dry snow swished round his ankles at the fall of the long racquets. Northern Diamonds Then the snow-shoe noose slips completely over his instep to his ankle, throwing the racquet on edge and clogging him back. The Story of the Trapper "When does this Russian goddess who drops ponies and turquoises out of the clouds arrive here?" asks Brandolin, as he picks up his racquet to resume the game. A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June Neither player was clearly visible of feature, though shoes, shorts and racquets were luminous, as were the balls they began to hit back and forth across the net. The Ambassador In one corner, each in its case, were two fishing-rods, a rifle and a tennis racquet. The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp Young men in flannels and girls in light dresses were passing to and fro arranging the racquets and tightening the nets, some gathering the balls together and trying them ere the other players should arrive. Little Frida A Tale of the Black Forest He showed how she attempted to meet the balls with a racquet, and how she picked them up, until these young men were fairly dying with hilarity. A Little Garrison A Realistic Novel of German Army Life of To-day She was seized by the chief, beaten almost lifeless with a lacrosse racquet, and condemned to the meanest of labor. Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women Tremblingly he swung his racquet, as if to hurl it at the fellow's head. Jena or Sedan? I did see a racquet behind the summer house this morning. I'll Leave It To You A Light Comedy In Three Acts The count's two nephews, Egon and Moritz of Hohenlicht, both students, both very fair, their hair parted all the way down to their necks, had stopped midway and were sparring with their racquets. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 Repeatedly McLoughlin overhanded the ball for what to him seemed a certain ace, so that he relaxed and dropped his racquet to rest, as if the point were finished. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories In all America there were, I think, three racquet courts, which were used chiefly by visiting Englishmen, and not one tennis court. The Twentieth Century American Being a Comparative Study of the Peoples of the Two Great Anglo-Saxon Nations His first pair of gloves, such tiny things with fingers about an inch long, his baby shoes, his favourite playthings, beginning with a worsted rabbit and ending with his last tennis racquet. East of the Shadows Billiards, racquets, cards, all require, you see, a certain amount of reasoning, of quick intelligence and rapid action. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 An Illustrated Monthly He could see figures in white flannels running and jumping, and the sound of tennis balls, as they collided with the racquets, pleased him. Changing Winds A Novel They use racquets or skis on the snow, and carry either the alpenstock or the ice ax. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War "Beauty and the beast!" said one young woman to her companion as she laid by her racquet. Thurston of Orchard Valley He crossed the room, swinging his racquet in his hand, and addressed Reist with a pleasant smile. The Traitors Well, here’s your racquet, all waiting for you. The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards Could it be that the light particles after passing through the prism travelled in variously curved lines, as spinning racquet balls do? Pioneers of Science "Ward can't do anything; you are a blue already, and I shall probably get my racquet blue, but of course that's got nothing to do with it." Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate The three sisters came up the lawn together, but Nan carried her racquet a little languidly; she looked a trifle grave. Not Like Other Girls At a critical moment Erlito missed a difficult stroke—the younger and slighter of his two opponents threw his racquet into the air with a curious little cry of triumph. The Traitors Give me a racquet, and I’ll take you both on for a set. The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards We would begin with racquets in the tennis-court, and end late for some meal, after long wanderings among the pines. The Message Here is the racquet-court—four are playing racquets and four playing fives. Little Folks (Septemeber 1884) A Magazine for the Young She stood at the hall door watching them as they walked down the village street, swinging their racquets and talking merrily. Not Like Other Girls Come to Theos, and we will play racquets in the throne room.” The Traitors “Righto,” agreed Frank, taking up his racquet, while Jack sank to the turf bordering the court, to look on. The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards And the answer is: Because the catgut on the racquet.” The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room A score of young Britons come next in rickshaws, some carrying tennis racquets, and others reading books or the afternoon paper. The Critic in the Orient She and Jane Orr had played tennis ever since they had been old enough to hold a racquet. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life I do not think that you will be allowed to play racquets in the throne room, or to shake hands very often with a Chicago stock-jobber, even though he is my father. The Traitors He was born in Honolulu and his father had a large store which sold hosiery and all such goods, from tennis racquets to tarpaulins, as a man of fashion could require. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands Do you wind your racquet round and round the ball and then pull it away suddenly, or what? Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 26th, 1914 Take all the other sticks, Hodgson," I said huskily, "and the racquets, if you want them. Margarita's Soul The Romantic Recollections of a Man of Fifty No, not at all yet, but I'm feeling rather strong, and I've got a new racquet. Happy Days Facing him was a girl with her left foot poised slightly forward, her arm raised, in the act of striking a feathered cork with a small racquet. The Traitors The difference is that instead of racquet and ball, battledore and shuttlecock are used. The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men I said I had no racquet except the one I had used for landing trout in the spring, and they told me I could get it restrung. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 26th, 1914 They played tennis or racquets, or read books in the library, a long room with many tall windows that had been set aside for their instruction and leisure. The Tragic Bride I saw instinctively that I was the one, and I held my racquet ready with both hands. Happy Days Erlito stood swinging his racquet lightly in his fingers, and looked into his visitor’s face with pleasant and deferential courtesy. The Traitors |
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