There have been several players whose careers have been affected by Infectious Mononucleosis (aka: Mono or “the kissing disease”): Mario Ancic, Roger Federer, Christina McHale, Heather Watson and Robin Soderling…
Continue reading →When I heard that [CR3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) was diagnosed with appendicitis, the physician in me was curious. Then I heard that he was on a course of antibiotics and he…
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The majority of the tennis season is played outdoors, forcing players to contend with extremes in weather. While the wind and cool temperatures may adversely affect play, nothing impacts players more…
Continue reading →The potential for injury in tennis is great: the uncomfortable twisting and lunging as you reach for difficult shots; the vertical leaps for overheads, with the resultant pounding and jarring as you…
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