With the French Open schedule coming up in just a few weeks, tennis lovers are reminded of the challenges ahead for the tennis champs we admire so much. The French Open is played at the Roland Garros stadium, which is known for having clay courts. Many tennis players have a hard time compensating for the fact that the ball moves slower across the court when played on a clay surface. Power games are not as effective because the tennis ball does not bounce forward off the clay court with as much velocity as it would on a grass or hard surface. Thus, players spend more time chasing after the ball than performing fast-paced, constant hits across the net.
It’s essential for any tennis player to have patience and diligence when playing on clay. Instead of trying to win points with one big shot, the most skilled tennis players know that the key to victory is to knock out an opponent with two or more solid swings. The essence of the game is all about thinking strategically and keeping your court mate guessing about which move is next.
Wimbledon is also on the horizon, and these courts offer an even more unique venue: The London games are played on grass. Wimbledon 2009 is the only tournament in the Grand Slam that is played on this surface. To be a tennis great, you need flexibility and a keen sense of your court’s advantages and disadvantages.
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