ADVICE FROM THE PROS

Your game is only as good as your second serve.
John Newcomb

When you hit big second-serve returns you place a seed of worry in the opponent's head - that often leads to double fault.
Pat McEnroe

The most important skill in tennis is timing.
Pancho Segura

Timing, not body size, is the key to power.
Mary Carillo

Think in terms of four to six ball rallies. Make the opponent run corner to corner. Do it for three points in a row and the opponent will be baked for good.
Brad Gilbert

When you lose your rhythm serving, it's because of a lack of concentration.
Roger Taylor

You must identify your strengths and use them.
Jose Higueras

It boils down to watching the ball and executing.
`Andre Agassi

I became a devotee of road work when I was young. I became convinced that the most useful form of running is a series of fifteen yards jogging and thirty yards sprinting.
Harry Hopman

My father's coaching philosophy when working with me was to be patient, be steady, let your opponent make the mistake. The player with the least errors will win the match.
Chris Evert

Being a good server is more than aces. It's placement, spin patterns and first-serve percentile.
Mal Washington

There's always more to learn in this game, no matter how long you've been playing.
Roy Emerson