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THE HEARTBEAT OF MY FAVORITE SPORT

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Growing up as the daughter of a tennis coach meant that I spent a lot of my free time on the court, and countless hours of Tennis Channel consumption. The smell of a freshly cracked can of tennis balls, while the warmth of the afternoon sun shines down upon you, as you get ready to begin playing tennis with a friend is one of my favorite feelings in the world. Tennis is a beloved sport by both me and my family members, and it holds a special place in my heart. Every member of my immediate family has played tennis at a high skill level, which means our tennis matches can be intense. Tennis brings joy to me, as well as satisfaction with every swing that I take and every ball that I hit. 

Tennis is a sport that is not dedicated to just one season, it is played throughout the entire year by both professionals and amateurs. Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic are three tennis players that dominate the sport. At the age of 21, Carlos Alcaraz is one of the youngest players on the tennis tour. He has defeated other professionals that are almost twice his age, with wins at the biggest tennis tournaments in the world. Rafael Nadal has won countless grand slam titles, which are regarded as the hardest tournaments in the sport of tennis. Nadal also shines outside the professional tour by actively giving to charity, and he started a tennis academy for young kids to help the younger generation develop the same love of the sport that he possesses. Novak Djokovic is the record-breaking all-time tennis champion with countless wins. He has won over 20 grand slams, which places him at being the number one tennis player in the world. These men are inspirations to tennis fans across the globe. 

Tennis has often been deemed a lone sport, because when you play you are your own team. There is however, tennis doubles that consists of two players. The scoring for tennis can be complicated. One has to play three sets which consist of six games, and the games consist of four points. Strategies coaches employ often take place off the court because it is commonly known in the tennis world that mentality is the key to success. Coaches often will encourage their players to go to therapy, journal, and meditate to ensure that their mental state is stable. 

Because my dad is a tennis coach, I too have developed a love for the sport, as well as coaching. I take great joy in helping the younger generation grow to learn and love tennis. Rafael Nadal has been an inspiration of mine since I was little because of his love for the next generation of young tennis players. My favorite memories from my childhood are those of playing tennis matches with my siblings and parents. I thoroughly enjoy watching my dad coach my younger siblings, and I love to watch him coach my mom. Since tennis is something that brings my family together, it holds a special place in my heart. 

The sport of tennis is indeed changing. The level of intensity to become a professional has skyrocketed within the past several years. Coaches go through rigorous training in order to ensure the very best for both professional tennis stars and amateur players. The cost of tennis tournaments has gone up exceedingly, which affects all players. The average minimum for an amateur tennis tournament is around $70, this does not include the price of equipment or coaching staff. This greatly affects those with lower incomes, who enjoy the sport and desire to play. Tennis lessons themselves usually total $100 per hour. This is a great controversy within the tennis community, because of the severity of cost. Hopefully, tennis will continue to be played around the world and loved by many. 

 



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