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FARMER’S HARVESTS A WINNER – By: Craig Cignarelli

American Sam Querrey began his quest to become a three-time winner of the Farmer’s Insurance tournament. His competitor, Ricardis Berankis, was a Lithuanian national in search of his first ATP tour title.
KIDS DAY CHAOS – Craig Cignarelli thumbnail

KIDS DAY CHAOS – Craig Cignarelli

Every year, the Farmers Classic tennis tournament hosts Kids Day, an opportunity for SoCal’s youngsters to grab a racket and embrace the game.
L.A. Open Tennis Fans – Craig Cignarelli thumbnail

L.A. Open Tennis Fans – Craig Cignarelli

L.A.’s tennis scene is more social than supportive, meaning “fans” come out to be seen rather than see. In the full spirit of this spectating specialty
Thoughts of an L.A. Open tennis ball: thumbnail

Thoughts of an L.A. Open tennis ball:

We've bounced across rough seas on our way from Shenzen,Taiwan to the States and finally able to breathe when the tournament referee popped our top and thrust me out into the temps of L.A.’s sports
I FOUND THE MISSING SOCK! thumbnail

I FOUND THE MISSING SOCK!

Tonight, American Jack Sock was at UCLA hitting ball after ball off his racket frame.
A Bird’s-eye view of the L.A. Open thumbnail

A Bird’s-eye view of the L.A. Open

Bottom Line: Even thought we’re not talking Grand Slam tennis, for tennis aficionados, the atmosphere here is fantastic.
Curfeud! – Cignarelli’s Blog thumbnail

Curfeud! – Cignarelli’s Blog

The scene: After a few short hard-fought hours, Andy Murray sits on the cusp of victory. Marcos Baghdatis is battling the crowd, fatigue, and some very poor play.
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PERSPECTIVES FROM CRAIG CIGNARELLI – THE TEN AND UNDER MANDATE DEBATE

A few months back, I was asked to write PRO and CON articles for the Quickstart/TAUT tennis program. Two months ago, 10sballs.com printed the CON article. This is the PRO argument.
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The Dirt Awaits

We Americans adore solid impact, the forceful propulsion of a ball leaving our racquet at Mach speeds as it heads across the net and slams into the back fence for an un-returnable winner. Our kidneys pulse out the adrenal surge and we succumb to a momentary euphoric state. The high is addictive in ways that only heroin junkies and hopeless romantics can understand.
An Open Letter to USPTA President Tom Daglis thumbnail

An Open Letter to USPTA President Tom Daglis

I am sending this letter in the hopes that you will respond to your membership before the upcoming national meeting. I have been warned there will be repercussions for choosing sides and I am willing to accept that.
A Rookie Tennis Professional’s Cheat Sheet thumbnail

A Rookie Tennis Professional’s Cheat Sheet

Every year, a host of tour aspirants enter the professional tennis circuit in search of the critical “first pro point,” tennis’ modus operandi for ranking professional players
Perspectives from Craig Cignarelli – The Ten and Under Mandate Debate thumbnail

Perspectives from Craig Cignarelli – The Ten and Under Mandate Debate

As it continues to rebrand itself in search of the stickiness factor, Play and Stay, 36-60, Progressive tennis, Quickstart, and now Ten and Under Tennis (TAUT) struggles to take hold in the United States.
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Indian Wells Perspectives from Craig Cignarelli

Andy Murray has a new swagger about his aggressive game but still curses often through typically British teeth.

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