Exercise physiologist Nick Tiller, MRes, PhD, has described several scientifically unsupported health products and practices promoted by tennis champion Novak Djokovic. [Tiller N. Novak Djokovic and the pseudoscience grand slam. Skeptical Inquirer, Aug 28, 2023] The dubious practices and beliefs Djokovic has promoted include: • the TaoPatch, which he calls the biggest secret of his […]
The tennis court at Arthur Ashe Stadium appears smooth, but the microscopic structure of sand granules in the acrylic paint significantly affects match dynamics. The size, shape, and density of the sand dictate the ball’s speed post-bounce, with the U.S. Open surface being “medium-fast,” resulting in fewer long rallies and quicker matches. This pace is […]
Congrats to Graham, Tom, Hugo, Alex. Team members not shown include Denis, Chris, Richard. Sent from my iPhone
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Newsletter 29 Aug 2023 Club Captain’s Report AND THEN THERE WERE THREE. After the semi finals last Saturday we have three Men’s Teams in next week’s Grand Finals. Our Men’s 2 Men’s 5 and Men’s 7 Teams all had wins last Saturday. Unfortunately all our other teams suffered losses and bow […]
Membership fee renewals will happen as usual for the club’s new financial year on 1st September and will see a small increase this year due to rising costs of running the club. The fees for 2023-24 will be: Full Member $495 Intermediate (aged 21-30) $310 Junior/Student (aged 20 or less in full time study) $175 […]
Richard (Steeds) qualified for the MT700 – British Closed event, part of the Masters Tour (formerly known as IFT events). Held at Wimbledon’s AELTC facility, matches were played on the Aorangi practice courts. Previously, some matches were on main courts but now exclusively on Aorangi. Aorangi offered excellent facilities including change rooms, physio, and a […]
2024 AUSTRALIAN MASTERS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS HOBART, TASMANIA Teams Week: 14-19 January 2024 Individuals Week: 21-26 January 2024 Venue: Hobart & Surrounds, Tasmania You and your friends will enjoy this event if you: Enjoy competitive team doubles in a friendly spirit. Wish to represent your State competing against other states and overseas teams. Wish to play […]
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Newsletter 14 Aug 2023 Club Captain’s Report After 13 rounds of Sydney Badge we still have 10 Teams in line for semi final positions. Next Saturday is the last round so we will have an exciting final series for our Club. Round 13 ResultsMen’s Division 1 Manly 1 def Voyager 1 […]
CHANGE WORKOUTS WHEN YOU HIT 40 Small tweaks to your fitness habits can have long-term benefits, writes Danielle Friedman Getting older doesn’t have to mean moving less. The key to longstanding fitness , experts say, is envisioning the kind of athlete you want to be 20, 30, even 40 years from now, and training smartly […]
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Newsletter- GO MATILDAS! Members, we will showing the Matildas’ match at 5pm in the clubhouse, snacks provided. Come down earlier at 3pm to support our Division 1 men’s team. Best wishes, Virginia MLTC Secretary www.manlylawn.com.au
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Newsletter 7 Aug 2023 Club Captain’s Report With only 2 rounds remaining in Sydney Badge we now have 4 teams in first position. Our Men’s 2 Team is now in top spot joining our Men’s 1 Men’s 6 and Ladies 2 Teams. Six other teams are also in the top 4 […]
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Newsletter 2 Aug 2023 Congratulations to Ruby who represented Manly Lawn. She won two matches on the clay to qualify for an ITF Junior in Finland. She unfortunately ran into a top Finnish junior and went down 6-1, 6-2. Great experience playing with all the older international girls. A reminder about visitors […]