Some of the top ATP players have just finished an exhibition in Abu Dhabi and Nadal won in the final against Soderling.

But that of course was just a warm up and Federer and Nadal lead the field in Doha which starts this week. Could be their first match of the year if they both reach the final...

And of course, all these tournaments are actually a much bigger warm up to the Australian Open which starts in just 2 weeks.

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1. What's New?
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Damir Popadic, a coach from Croatia shares his thoughts on one and two-handed backhand styles and is convinced that the two-hander is a better stroke in competitive tennis.

Check out his article and feel free to join the discussion at the bottom of the article!

Which Is Better: One-Handed Or Two-Handed Backhand?

I also invite you to check Jonathan's story and how he found that never giving up is one of the most vital aspects of tennis.

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2. Tennis Thoughts Blog
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Giving your 100% effort throughout the match is also the key to more wins and more satisfaction even in the case of losing the match.

See how a 13 year old junior tennis player has come to realize that 100% effort is the key to better tennis and how you can analyze your effort levels throughout the match and learn from it.

Analyzing Your Effort In Tennis Matches

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I'll be on short holidays later this month so the next newsletter issue might come a little bit later in the month. Stay in touch!

Best, Tomaz

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