Tennis is my game
July 31, 2008
Tennis is usually played by partner as team for double category or by single.It is easy to play. You should know the rules and how to handle the tennis racket were the basics. It is a famous sport played by most people nowadays.
Right now, this game involves tournament such as Wimbledon(UK), US open,Australian Open and Roland Garro(French Open) were also called as the Grand Slam tournament.These are the major tournament worldwide.
The famous players for this game are Pete Sampras, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and many more. They masters different strokes and techniques.As I watched them playing, it’s so easy for them to grab the racket and hit the ball. But when I tried it, I found the racket heavy and I have a hard time hitting the ball. I think I have to work hard and practice more.
What I also like in this game is the attire of the players. I found it fashionable.With the style and signature label in the dress impress me a lot.
Maria Rocks!
July 18, 2008
I am big fan of tennis and Maria Sharapova is one of the stars that I admire so much. She is more than just the beautiful looks.
We rarely see women that possesses both outer and inner beauty. Her excellent tennis sport is making her look prettier than ever. She have been recognized by different social and sports organizations for her significant contributions. Furthermore, she has won several tennis tournaments at a very young age. She has won three of the major tennis organizations such as the Australian Open, US Open, and Wimbledon. She has yet to win the French Open. As per my observations in all her competitions, she have a bit of difficulties coping up with the clay court. Maybe it is not her field. Yet, she still has to prove the public wrong. As a fan of hers, I believe that she will win it eventually.
It is inspiring to have known that Maria had done a good job in achieving her tennis goals. She is determined and knows exactly what she wants. Reading her biography makes me feel more encouraged that in everyone’s ultimate success, has to start from commitment and determination.
All these said, I look forward to see her play more and hope she does not to retire soon just like Justine Henin that I equally admire.
As for tennis standings, Mara is currently ranked No.3. Way to go Maria!
Table Tennis player
July 16, 2008
When I was in highschool, I tried to play table tennis. At first, I’m just watching to my senior classmates and I was amazed. Through watching how they played, I learned the rules of the game. Until, I decided to give it a try. I told myself that I wanted to learn how to play table tennis and I dreamed to be a player.
At that time, I don’t have money to buy my own rocket. So, I usually borrowed one to my friend.Sometimes, I joined with the other players for me to learn and play. It’s a good strategy for me as a beginner. After class, I went to my schoolmates’ place to watched and played table tennis with them.Until the time came, I learned now how to play the game.I already make my own techniques and moves.
As a gift, I let my parents know and they gave me money to buy my own rocket. Yes, my first rocket ever. I was so happy at that time. I can’t believed what happened to me. It’s a fulfillment to learn such new craft.
A good news came to me. Our school coach invited me to have a try out for table tennis. They need a new player for double division. I was so excited at that time and nervous because it’s my first time. I played by giving my very best and I was surprised to get the slot.
This is the beginning of my career in table tennis. Just dream and believe in yourself because you will get there.
Tennis Newbie
July 11, 2008
I watch sports on television and most of the time; I get to watch basketaball games, billiards or baseball. I also watched tennis games in the past but I was not really very interested at that time.
When my hubby bought a PSP slim, he installed Virtua Tennis there and that’s when I got to play the game. It is a cool game because you get to play with famous tennis players and against them as well.
Whenever there is a doubles match, I always choose Roger Federer because he’s an all-around player and whenever he’s my partner, we never lost a game. And through that, I learned to appreciate the sport more. There are a lot of trainings in the game and activities to improve serving, footwork, volleying, and others. I also got to understand the scoring more and the terms of the game. It looks fun to play and it got me excited to watch actual tennis games on tv.
With the recent tennis tournaments, I was rooting for Federer to win but of course, Rafael Nadal was also a force to reckon with. I’m just more inclined to idolize the former because we are teammates in PSP LOL. I will have to watch more games so that I can get familiarized with the other personalities and not just the famous ones. I’ll be sure to be on the lookout when I am channe-surfing.
Playing Tennis
July 10, 2008
Every morning I usually play tennis. When I found out about it and learn, I become a fanatic.
Of course at first, it’s hard to play the basics. Proper handle of racket, knowing different strokes, and learning the techniques were the things should be remembered.
How great am I to feel good after having my first stroke. And then there is second stroke , third, and until I won the first time. Practice is the key.
I love this game! It mades me relax and feels good. How I wish I do it on ground. Thank God there is a virtual tennis game in my mobile to learn and enjoy the game.
Love for Tennis
July 10, 2008
I love Tennis. I think I just realized that I am so much of a sports buff. I didn’t know I have love for sports since I started blogging about it.
I used to play Tennis a few year back. But I stopped since the year I met an accident and injured my left arm. I use my left-hand to serve. Thus, after the accident, I could hardly make a successful serve.
During the time when Steffi, Pete, Andre, etc were still at the peak of their careers, I was one of their fans. I find the game amazing. It requires a good stamina to sustain the pressure. A player should have to be physically and mentally fit. Mentally because it requires strategy. It is important to learn how the opponent plays.
In this present time, a lot of names had surfaced in this field. I see a lot of players with a good future ahead of them. I will support this game for as long as I can. And I wish someday, I’ll witness one of the major competitions and have an autograph of my favorite players. Cheers to Tennis!
New Wimbledon King
July 7, 2008
He did it! Rafael Nadal finally bagged the title of Wimbledon 2008 men’s singles over the 5-year in a row champion Roger Federer. It was indeed a great challenge and a remarkable match for both pro-tennis players. Federer was up for his 6th Wimbledon title and Nadal’s first. Despite the delay due to rainfall, viewers thought the excitement and energy level of both players would have been washed away but their zest for the crown is definitely undeniable.
Nadal won on the first 2-sets of the game at 6-4, 6-4 while Federer recovered on the following 2-sets at 7-6, 7-6. However, the last set was dominated by the French Open King at 9-7.
The game was definitely the best match I have seen so far. Yet, it is still not over for the two for a face-off. Who knows who will bag the crown next year? Cheers to all Tennis Fans out there!
Mullins is Women’s Tennis Coach
June 21, 2008
NORMAN, Okla. - David Mullins, the 2008 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Assistant Coach of the Year, has been named the head women’s tennis coach at the University of Oklahoma. OU Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics programs and Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione made the announcement Friday.
Mullins just completed his third season as the assistant coach for the women’s team at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.
Mullins helped lead the Wildcats to at least the round of 16 of the NCAA championships in each of his three seasons. In 2007, he was named the ITA Midwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year. During his stint , Northwestern posted a record of 77-12.
“We are excited to welcome David Mullins to the Sooner Family,” Castiglione said. “He brings a high level of energy and championship experience to our Women’s Tennis Program.
“David has consistently been recognized as one of the top assistants in collegiate tennis and has earned immense respect from coaches and players around the country. He played a key role and made significant contributions to the success of the Northwestern Women’s Tennis team as it developed one of the nation’s strongest programs.
“He has demonstrated the passion for excellence and commitment to the appropriate core values amongst the other necessary leadership, teaching, and recruiting skills to run his own program.”
Mullins said reputation had a lot to do with his interest in Oklahoma.
“The value, the beliefs and the tradition of Oklahoma are known throughout the country,” he said. “It’s truly a privilege to be the coach at Oklahoma.”
Mullins said he owes a lot of his success to Northwestern coach Claire Pollard.
“I am grateful to Coach Pollard,” said Mullins. “She is one of the elite coaches in the country. I am ready to implement a lot of what I learned from her and then of course implement a few of my own ideas.”
Recruiting is obviously a key and Mullins said his efforts will start in Oklahoma and spread nationwide. The new facilities at OU will make that part of the job a little easier.
“The outdoor facility with 12 courts is just great and I am hopeful that maybe we can play some of the men’s and women’s matches together,” he said. “The indoor center takes us to another level and puts us in a position to compete with the top programs.”
Oklahoma opened the 12-court Headington Family Tennis Center in 2001. In 2007, ground was broken on the Gregg Wadley Tennis Pavilion and the Joseph W. Morris and Robert S. Rizley Plaza, a 55,000-square-foot indoor facility that is adjacent to the outdoor complex. Construction on that project is ongoing.
“The combination of our state of the art Headington Family Outdoor Tennis Courts and the outstanding new Wadley Indoor Tennis Facility properly position our men’s and women’s programs to recruit the best and the brightest student athletes in building our own championship legacy,” Castiglione said.
Mullins’ three years of success began in 2006 when Northwestern advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament and captured a doubles title. The Wildcats went to the round of 16 in 2007 and returned to the quarterfinals in 2008.
Mullins went to DePaul for the 2005 season after working in his native Ireland as an assistant tennis professional at Donnybrook L.T.C. in Dublin for two years. With Donnybrook, he worked with elite junior Irish tennis players and also assisted with the Irish National Team.
Mullins has traveled throughout the world with some of Ireland’s top professionals and juniors at various ITF and ATP events. As a collegiate player at Fresno State, he was a second-team All-WAC honoree in doubles and advanced with doubles partner Peter Luczak to the NCAA Tournament where the duo earned All-America honors and a No. 9 national ranking.
Mullins graduated from Fresno State with a degree in Business and Finance in 2001.
Professionally, Mullins was ranked as both a singles and doubles player and was a member of Ireland’s Davis Cup team. He played in Davis Cup competition from 1999-2004 representing Ireland against Ukraine, Hungary, Greece, Egypt and Slovenia.
Mullins and his wife, Laura, have one child, Liam.
Mullins replaces Mark Johnson, who retired after the 2008 season, his 20th at OU.
The above article was originally posted here.
Sooners Finish Pre-Qualifying Mens Tennis
September 30, 2007
Sooners Finish Pre-Qualifying
Sept. 30, 2007
TULSA, Okla. - No. 9 Rob McKenzie defeated No. 17 Moritz Starke of Pacific, 6-3, (4-6), 6-4, in the fourth round of pre-qualifying at the 2007 Polo Ralph Lauren ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla.
With the victory Sunday at the Case Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Tulsa, McKenzie will now move to the qualifying singles draw with teammates Federico Chavarria and Andrei Daescu.
Monday, Chavarria will play No. 9 Benjamin Carlotti of North Carolina at 1 p.m., Daescu will play Sinisa Markovic of Texas Tech at 10:30 a.m. and McKenzie will play Matthias Wellermann of Mississippi at 9 a.m.
In doubles play, Daescu and Chavarria will team up in the main draw and will compete Oct. 4 through Oct. 7.
Three matches must be won in each round (singles and doubles) to advance to the following round.
