What's Next for Tennis Legend Ana Ivanovic?

LIVESTRONG.COM interviewed tennis legend Ana Ivanovic to get her thoughts on what it means to be a strong woman and what she has planned next in her career.

Jess Barron
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Rules for Playing 10-Point Match Tiebreaker in Tennis

Also called super tiebreakers, 10-point match tiebreakers are sometimes used in lieu of a final set when a match becomes tied at one set all or, in the case of a best-of-five-sets match, two sets all. Specific rules must be followed, and the player or doubles team who wins the super tiebreaker wins the match.

Michele M. Howard
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If Your Shoulder Hurts, Can You Still Work Out?

If you are feeling pain in your shoulder, it is probably in your best interest not to continue working out and to instead allow the pain to subside before working out again. Shoulder pains occur from a variety of shoulder injuries, some of which are referred to as "repetitive motion injuries"

Jason Aberdeene
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What Is the Perfect Workout Routine for a Tennis Player?

Tennis is a sport that requires a broad fitness regimen. Strength, speed, agility, flexibility and endurance are all athletic building blocks of a tennis athlete. Workout routines designed for tennis need to incorporate training for each of these attributes.

Kent van Alstyne
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Playing Tennis

Tennis is a lifelong sport, which provides many advantages and benefits for players of all ages. Along with physical, psychological and social benefits, however, come a few disadvantages -- injuries and expenses.

Michele M. Howard
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How to Improve Stamina in Tennis

The way the sport of tennis is played today, it places a lot of physical demands on your body. In order to be successful and compete at your very best, you must have a specific kind of stamina and endurance.

Michele M. Howard
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How to Put a Damper on a Tennis Racket

While many people believe a tennis racket vibration dampener absorbs ball/racket impact shock and helps decrease the effects of tennis elbow, physics reveal this isn't true.

Sam Ashe-Edmunds
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How to Find Out My Tennis Skill Level

In the U.S., amateur tennis players follow the National Tennis Rating Program. This provides clear guidelines for all skill levels, ranging from beginner to advanced and even pro. The system was developed to ensure that players are evenly matched and competing against others of the same skill level.

Beth Rifkin
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Tennis Rules for When the Ball Hits a Player

Tennis presents a variety of situations where a player can get hit by the ball. Each scenario has clearly defined rules on how to score the point.

Dan Harriman
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Difference in Sizes Between Lacrosse Ball & a Tennis Ball

At first glance, there is not a large difference in size between a lacrosse ball and a standard tennis ball. However, a standard tennis ball is a little bit larger, and the lacrosse ball is typically heavier. Many more significant differences are evident when you compare junior tennis balls to lacrosse balls.

Jason Tarwater
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Can You Wear Tennis Shoes to Go Hiking?

Walking for an extended amount of time or distance through woods or across country is called hiking. Hiking is a form of recreation giving participants the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature.

Carri Ward
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The Best Ways to Clean Suede & Leather Tennis Shoes

Keep your suede or leather tennis shoes looking their best with regular cleanings. Pick the right cleaning tools and products and treat your tennis shoes to a nice scrub. You'll loosen and remove dirt and debris that stick to leather and suede and prevent your shoes from getting stained or discolored.

Leigh Good
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