Monthly Archives: May 2011
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French Open: Gods and Immortals
May 25, 2011Welcome to the official Tennis En Fuego French Open preview. The second major of the year has finally arrived after a couple months on the red clay road. Roland Garros is beloved because clay is the great equalizer. Players must bring out their full arsenal... -
Interviews En Fuego: ATP Player Robert Kendrick
May 19, 2011Tennis En Fuego is proud to bring you another interview this week. This time we are featuring ATP touring professional, Robert Kendrick. The 6’3″ American is well known for his 5 set showdown against Rafael Nadal in the 2006 Wimbledon 2nd round, where he came... -
Team Westmont ready for 2011 Nationals
May 16, 2011Springtime moves forward and this time of year we find college tennis championships are in full swing. This presents a perfect time for Tennis En Fuego to check in with it’s Alma Mater, Westmont College. Located in the sunny hills of Santa Barbara, California, Westmont... -
Clay: a LOVE HATE relationship
May 12, 2011Before the clay court season comes to a climax at Roland Garros, I find it important to reflect on why we appreciate the red dirt… or hate it. First and foremost, clay is SLOW. If you are a big hitter this is not the surface... -
May Tip of the Month
May 5, 2011Our USPTA certified professional contributor Ryan Haymond is back for our May tip of the month. This week Ryan talks to us about the most important shot in tennis… THE SERVE. “In my opinion, the most important aspect of the serve is the toss. Especially... -
Follow the red clay road
May 2, 2011The 2011 clay court season is in full swing. So what does that mean? It means lots of Rafael Nadal and very little from the American contingent. Now in early May, Monte Carlo has already passed. Nadal claimed his 7TH STRAIGHT title at the prestigious...
