Ana Ivanovic
Country:Serbia--Birth Date:6 November 1987---Birth Place:Belgrade, Serbia---Residence:Basel, Switzerland---Height:1.85 metres ( 6 ft. 1 in. )---Weight:69.1 kilos ( 152 lbs. )---Plays:Right Handed
Ana Ivanovic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, on November 8, 1987. She thanks her parents, Dragana and Miroslav, for supporting her tennis dreams for her entire life. Even though she's the famous athletic name in the family, Ana's relatives have also done their fair share of sports. Her younger brother, Milos, plays basketball and her uncle is a former football player.
Tennis first became a dream for Ana Ivanovic when she watched it on TV at a young age, with her favorite player being Monica Seles. At the age of 4, Ana memorized the phone number for a local tennis club that advertised on TV. She persuaded her parents to call and the rest is history. A year later, she was playing and one of her friends was Novak Djokovic, who became the third-ranked player in the world. A steady player at 5, Ana Ivanovic had already decided that tennis was for her.
Ana Ivanovic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, on November 8, 1987. She thanks her parents, Dragana and Miroslav, for supporting her tennis dreams for her entire life. Even though she's the famous athletic name in the family, Ana's relatives have also done their fair share of sports. Her younger brother, Milos, plays basketball and her uncle is a former football player.
Tennis first became a dream for Ana Ivanovic when she watched it on TV at a young age, with her favorite player being Monica Seles. At the age of 4, Ana memorized the phone number for a local tennis club that advertised on TV. She persuaded her parents to call and the rest is history. A year later, she was playing and one of her friends was Novak Djokovic, who became the third-ranked player in the world. A steady player at 5, Ana Ivanovic had already decided that tennis was for her.
Tennis Rackets Guidelines
Tennis rackets and proper fitting for athletes is an important aspect when choosing equipment. Some of the features that need to be considered are size, weight, length, brand, grip size, balance and head size. The average piece of tennis equipment weighs between 8.5 and 12.5 pounds. Lighter gear is easier to use but doesn't have the strength to generate the power that the heavier ones offer.
The length of this piece of sports equipment is usually 27 to 28 inches, but many manufacturers have started to make longer volleying devices. Rules in the game allow the instrument to be 32 inches is length but and this can increase power during long swings but most players prefer the standard length. The grip size is another aspect of fitting the device to the athlete. Your index finger of your opposite hand needs to fit in the space between your thumb and palm. This will determine if it's a proper fit which is very important in preventing injuries and improving the skill of your game. The balance point and weight distribution in the head of the racket is a decision the buyer needs to make too. The head-heavy gear will give more power because the athlete will place their weight behind the ball but the head-light gear gives the athlete more control and it will absorb some of the ball's energy on contact. The size of the head is usually 85 to 135 square inches. The smaller heads give the athlete more control but the larger give the player more power. Older players who lack upper body strength benefit by using these bigger pieces of equipment. Tennis rackets need proper fitting for players and most sporting goods stores will have an experienced salesperson to help you with the different aspects of purchasing this piece of equipment. |
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Novak Djokovic: Birthday: 5/22/87 >>Novak Djokovic Official Website
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Novak Djokovic was born in Belgrade, Serbia to Srdjan and Dijana Djokovic, who own a pizzeria and pancake restaurant on a mountain in Serbia.. He has two younger brothers that also hope to be professional tennis players. His father, uncle and aunt were all professional skiers and his father was also an excellent soccer player. His father wanted him to be a soccer player or skier but he excelled in tennis at an early age. Novak Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four and made his pro debut at age 16. He is nicknamed Nole. He credits his family as the inspiration for giving him so much support and says he wouldn’t be able to be where he is without their help. He has been asked who his favorite tennis player was growing up and he answers "Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi." Showing that he admires both types of the game being that Sampras' style was a more serve-and-volley while Agassi was a strong baseliner. |