The Tennis Life

article by Phil Trahan

The 2024 Junior Davis Cup hosted by Joel McGregor at the MAC was a smashing success as Team South Africa defeated Spain in the final round. Members of the championship team are Evan Smith, Paras Odudu, Dixon Sandifer, Carlisle Tomlinson, Alissa Holyfield, and Hudson Patrick. Team members for runner-up Spain are Benton Anzalone, Anna Kate Shaw, Javen Jones, Cyrus Tuft, Edward Fakhre, and Farrah Monk. At ULM the Tennis Life Play Day produced medalists in five divisions. See the winners and runners-up below.

TIPSTER SAYS

This month’s tipster is Scott Smith, Director of Racquets at Squire Creek Country Club.

The drop shot has become more popular these days with many of today’s pros using it regularly. Work on disguising your drop shot to make it look like your regular slice backhand or topspin forehand.  Make sure you have an adequate amount of underspin and always follow it up to the net if your opponent is struggling to reach it.