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Check out the world's highest tennis court! This extreme grass court is located at the famous Burj Al Arab in Dubai. It is approximately 690 feet from the ocean and is used dually as a helicopter landing pad. Take a look at how tennis super stars, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer, get acquainted with this one of a kind court:



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What do you think? My vertigo kicks in simply watching this video. I wonder if world no. 1, Federer, practices at this court while he is in Dubai... Some tips, if you happen to be in the Dubai area and decide you want to take advantage and risk your life(kidding):
1. Don't chase after runaway tennis balls or bring any of a sentimental value.
2. Prepare for a gust of wind- always have a handy parachute!

What is the most unique tennis court you have ever seen? Post a picture or let Tennis Now know about it!
 

Posted to Tennis Gets Me Giddy! by Lauren Lynch on 4/14/2010 11:17:10 AM | with 0 comments


Is the volcano in Iceland affecting  tennis?
I have heard that the errupting Icelandic volcano is officially the worst natural disaster as far as aviation is concerned and is hurting airlines in a major way. I personally have a family member stuck in the UK for an extra week- I am sure people are having to get creative. I have read that several sports teams have had to take to traveling in buses but what about the huge number of international tennis players who have tournaments around the world!  Airlines over the weekend are said to have had to cancel over 17,000 flights- yikes. Check out what some of the pros have to say:
On Twitter, players are commenting on the travel situation:

Victoria Azarenka: On the train now! And this is the last part of my trip! Although had some trouble with ticket! But I can handle anything now lol

Andy Murray: Volcano news...we're all in a van driving to barcelona for training. AI snoring on back seat.

Caroline Wozniaki: It is so frustrating.. We are stuck here. No way out. All the flights to Rome, Madrid and Barcelona are fully booked till Wednesday.

Anna Keothavong of Great Britain: Seriously, when do you all think they'll open British airspace? I'm meant to be flying to Morocco this week...

I can't begin to think how many people are stranded. I hope everyone gets to their destinations safely.
Has the volcano messed with your life or your tennis pursuits?
 

Posted to Tennis Gets Me Giddy! by Lauren Lynch on 4/19/2010 11:42:11 AM | with 2 comments


Check out this video of Robin Soderling and Fernando Verdasco playing tennis on a rooftop court overseeing the ocean in beautiful Barcelona:



Would you dare?

Please submit pictures and examples of some unique tennis locations!

 

Posted to Tennis Gets Me Giddy! by Lauren Lynch on 4/23/2010 3:35:11 PM | with 0 comments


Jump on a chance to win an autographed racquet by top player, Fernando Gonzalez!
I had the privilege of going to US Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston, Texas recently and Tennis Express invited me to come to their store and interview Chilean world top 10, Fernando Gonzalez. During the interview and fan gathering, Gonzo signed his Babolat Pure Storm GT racquet. The racquet is being raffled off for $10 per ticket to go to the American Red Cross' aid of the Chile earthquake victims. What a great cause and it's not every day you get the opportunity to win a racquet valued for $179! I got a raffle ticket and hope to win- they are letting everyone know on Monday, May 3rd at 6pm so be sure to get a ticket while you can.He is such passionate and patriotic tennis player- if you get the opportunity be sure to check out his book, Chile, el pais de los mil paisajes(Chile, the country of the thousand landscapes).  Here's a link to the Autographed Fernando Gonzalez Babolat Pure Storm


 

Posted to Tennis Gets Me Giddy! by Lauren Lynch on 4/28/2010 9:54:00 AM | with 0 comments







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