Roger Federer Slow Motion - Serve, Forehand, Backhand

Here is a great serve lesson notice how he load and expload in a fluid motion.
On the forehand he still looking at the ball even after he made contact and the ball left the racket . that takes a lot of displan and practice.
On the back hand contact front of your body and make sure you brush up and exaggerate your swing if you can . that would ensure the ball will dip in .

Spain’s Garcia-Lopez wins Thailand Open

The 53rd-ranked Spaniard rode the momentum of his upset over top-ranked Rafael Nadal in the semifinals when he became only the seventh player this year to beat Nadal, a nine-time Grand Slam winner who was fresh from his U.S. Open victory.beating Jarkko Nieminen 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the final.
“It was an unbelievable week for me,” said the 27-year-old Spaniard. “I feel unbelievable. I cannot express (it). Maybe my face doesn’t tell, but inside I’m really happy.”

Nadal lost to who!!!!!!!!!!@@##^$ What Where ??

Rafa Nadal was knocked out of the Thailand Open on Saturday, losing 2-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 to 53rd-ranked Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in an all-Spanish semifinal.
“I’ve never beaten a No. 1 player in the world,” Garcia-Lopez said. “I think this is the best victory in my career.” shocked Lopez said after his stunning win.
Garcia-Lopez rode his momentum through the third set, applying pressure and forcing errors by Nadal, who converted only two of 26 break-point opportunities.
Nadal was playing his first tournament since winning the U.S. Open and becoming the seventh man to complete a career Grand Slam. He is to play next at the Shanghai Masters, beginning Oct. 10. Some would argue you need a loss like this once to stay on track others would say he is simply playing too much and should be smart about his schedule as Sampres commented at the US Open about Rafe chances to beat Roger record 16 Grand Slams.

Justine Henin Back On Court

Continuing her recovery from an elbow injury she sustained during her Wimbledon loss to Kim Clijsters Henin has begun hitting balls for the first time since the grass-court Grand Slam.
"I've started hitting the ball again. Slowly but what a great feeling! Keep those fingers crossed!" Henin said in a post on her Twitter account.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion return to the game is definitely a welcome news to all fans she  is making her official return to tennis on Dec. 9, at the now almost institutionalized "Diamond Games" exhibition in Antwerp, Belgium?  Henin will be playing her domestic rival Kim Clijsters with Yanina Wickmayer and Francesca Schiavone .

Del Potro defeated by Rochus

 

Del Potro, still looked rusty as he lost his first come back match against Rochus ranked # 78

"I don't know how long it will take for me to get back to where I was. I have to work very hard to get back to the top 10 again because there are many good players who are coming up.
Well I guess he aware that you really have to be good to get in the top ten. thank`s to Rafa & Roger for raising the bar couple a notches!

Gael Monfils practicing his serve

Gael Momfils during a practice sessions US Open . He really do two things beautifully
- Bend his knees and turn his back to the net.
- Makes sure he`s on his twoes ( get off his heels)
This will ensure you will not double fault and you will hit a more powerfull serve.

Rafael Nadal and Kobe Bryant

New York 2010 fashion show trend  Rafael Nadal and Kobe Bryant star in Nike's new Nike Sportswear look book expressing solid machismo in the gym-friendly fabric. Nike is targeting college students who can hardly get dressed enough to walk two minutes across the campus. they even dressed Rafa in  two sweatshirts. He must be hot in there!