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TENNIS Magazine
January/February 2009 Issue

January/February IssueFEATURES

Player of the Year: Rafael Nadal
In 2008, the Spaniard took over No. 1 and gave us a new version of tennis genius in the process.
BY STEPHEN TIGNOR

The Making of a Champion
Rafael Nadal is a one-of-a-kind player, and his uncle Toni is a one-of-a-kind coach.
INTERVIEW BY PETER BODO

Aces and Faults
TENNIS' annual look back at the brilliant moves and boneheaded plays of the last 12 months

Most Likely To Succeed
Are any of the breakout players of 2008 ready to take the next step at the Australian Open?
BY STEPHEN TIGNOR

The 10 Greatest Racquets of all Time
No part of tennis has evolved so radically as the racquet. Here are the 10 that helped take the game where it is today.
BY ALLEN ST. JOHN

As Seen in TENNIS...

Pg. 4: McEnroe on Nadal, Courier on Murray
Pg. 42: Australian Open TV Schedule
Pg. 53: Chip and Charge with Katrina Adams
Pg. 58: Calculate your target heart rate
Pg. 79: 
Steve Tignor's Concrete Elbow blog 

THE COMPLETE PLAYER

Freeze Frame
The futuristic Gael Monfils forehand.
BY TRACY AUSTIN 

Mind Game
Confront the con artist.
BY DR. ALLEN FOX

How to... 
Make your backhand slice bite.
BY ELKE JUUL

Doubles Clinic
Rush and crush like Bob and Mike Bryan.
BY WAYNE BRYAN

5 Minutes With Nick
Punish the pusher.
BY NICK BOLLETTIERI

Health & Fitness
First aid, yoga class, Lindsay Davenport's balancing act, perfect smoothies, and more.
BY MARC HOWARD 

Gear
A classic racquet brand makes a comeback.
BY ASAD RAZA

Court of Appeals
Rules, rules, rules

Plus
Chrissie's Page, Baseline, My Point, Scoreboard, Tennis IQ
On TENNIS.com:  TennisWorld Blog | Concrete Elbow Blog | Features | Live Scores | TV Schedule 

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