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6 Tips for Exercising in the Hong Kong Summer Heat

Ah, the Hong Kong Summer - a time of sweltering heat and humidity that can make even the most enthusiastic tennis player want to stay indoors. But with a little preparation, you can still get...
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HOW WEATHER CONDITIONS IMPACT TENNIS PLAYERS

WTA superstar Serena Williams once said that luck has nothing to do with her tennis success, because she has spent countless hours on the court working for my one moment in time, not knowing when...
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HOW TENNIS HELPS RAISE HEALTHY KIDS

Looking for a sport in Hong Kong? Golf is often too boring for children and teenagers, who prefer to play sports that don’t involve pencils, notepads, and slacks. Rugby is often too violent for older...
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TENNIS IN HONG KONG: WHY IT’S GREAT FOR ALL AGES

There are very few things in life that apply equally to people of all ages. Toddlers and grandparents might be able to agree that ice cream is delicious, but other than that they have completely...
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WINTER TENNIS, HONG KONG STYLE

Christmas is fast approaching. For much of the world, December is a month of freezing temperatures, warm beverages, and falling snowflakes. In Hong Kong, most of us experience this winter wonderland by proxy, sitting down...
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TENNIS RELATED CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG

It’s getting close to that time of the year, folks. Soon, the land will be blanketed in snow, as revelers parade the streets singing Christmas songs and drinking warm cocoa. Or maybe not. Who are...
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WANT TO LIVE LONGER IN HONG KONG? PICK UP A TENNIS RACQUET

When it comes to prolonging our lives, we do pretty well for ourselves in Hong Kong. Despite the polution, if Hong Kong were a country it would rank first when it comes to average lifespan....
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5 WAYS HONG KONG PARENTS CAN HELP THEIR CHILDREN DEVELOP INTO BETTER TENNIS PLAYERS

“Practice makes perfect.” We’ve all heard the expression, except perhaps former Sixers basketball star Allen Iverson. For developing basketball players who don’t have the skill to cross up Michael Jordan or drop 41 points on...
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TENNIS STRENGTH TRAINING FOR HONG KONG KIDS: COMMON QUESTIONS

For parents of young Hong Kong tennis players, deciding when to start strength training can be tough. At some point, kids need to develop the physical tools to succeed, but at the same time, it...
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MEET DARIA GAVRILOVA

As some of you may be aware, on October 6th ATA will be hosting WTA pro Daria Gavrilova at the HKFC tennis courts for a coaching clinic, exhibition match, interview and photo session, all of which...