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Serena Williams Named Woman of the Year
Looks like having a potty mouth won't hurt you too much. Serena Williams is one of 11 outstanding ladies Glamour magazine has chosen for its Women of the Year issue.
Glamour cites Williams's competitive spirit and drive as a testament to her success, even in the face of hardships like the tragic murder of her sister Yetunde and her rise through the rankings after suffering injuries in 2006.
Courtly Fashions: Looks From the US Open
Readers, you might be wondering why fashion maven Anna Wintour is gracing the pages of FitSugar. It is because this shot of her, with her hair slightly askew, is from the US Open. Anna is a tennis fan, and the style and sport intersection doesn't end there, so check out this US Open fashion slideshow.
Double Trouble: Two-Handled Tennis Racquet
Doubles partners Dann and Brian Battistone are double trouble in more ways than one. Not only are they brothers, but they also both play with two-handled tennis racquets. Equipped with forked handles, these swatters were designed with fitness in mind, to work both sides of the body equally.
Gear Review: Fila Tennis Collection
Tennis anyone? If you're a fan of volleying the ball across the court, you'll be happy to know Fila just came out with a new Fall collection of tennis gear — just in time to gear up for the US Open. The collection is called Heritage, with colors that are basic but bold, and the fit is sporty, yet feminine.
Ashley Harkleroad: First Female Tennis Player on Playboy
It's nothing new for female athletes to pose for Playboy (Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard and former volleyball player Gabrielle Reece have both posed), but Ashley Harkleroad is the first pro female tennis player to appear on the cover. Although she may not be well-known, she does rank in the top 100 in the world and recently moved up to 72. Harkleroad decided to pose for Playboy to show that athletic women could be sexy.
Fit Find Faves: Last Little Bits of Summer
Summer is almost over and scrolling through all the Fit Finds made me realize there is still so much fun to squeeze into the last little bit of summer.
First off, Macmeggy bookmarked a really cute tennis outfit and I realized that I have not played nearly enough tennis. Next date with my hubbie will not be a movie, I am going to make him "court me!"
Fitness Widget Heaven: Great Gear
I am loving the new widget feature on TeamSugar. I also love that you all love it too. Yes, I am having a veritable widget love fest, right here in this post.
What to Expect From Your First Tennis Lesson
Welcome back to Tennis 101, where I'm offering tips to get you started playing tennis just in time for the 2009 US Open. You may be wondering: if I've never played tennis before, do I really need to take a lesson?
Though it's not required, taking a private lesson or attending a group clinic for beginners is the best way to start your tennis career.
Tennis 101: Do I Really Need Tennis Shoes?
The 2009 US Open tennis tournament starts on Monday, so over the next week, I'll be schooling you in Tennis 101, offerings tips for beginners and seasoned hitters.
If you're starting to dabble in tennis, you may be wondering if you need specialized tennis shoes. Growing up, I called all athletic shoes "tennis shoes," but there is a reason we have different shoes for different sports.
Fit Gift Guide: Tennis Pro
The gift-giving holidays are just around the corner and to spare you some of the last-minute shopping stress the Sugar sites are creating ever-helpful gift guides.
Just because it is Winter doesn't mean the tennis pro in your life can't get her game on! Check out these fun gift ideas for court time.
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