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Victoria Azarenka is soaring back up the ranks this season. The Belarusian has always had an aggressive game – but is complementing it with improved defence when under pressure. Here we analyse her backhand on the stretch.
Non-dominant arm is extended away allowing for greater reach to contact.
What do you see? Despite the challenging physical position, eyes and head remain concentrated on the impact position.
Left leg acts as a counter-balance during contact.
The use of a continental grip has helped the full face of the racquet meet the oncoming ball. Right leg absorbs the landing and assists balance throughout contact.
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A TALE OF TWO SEASONS A slump outside the world’s top 40 is well and truly over for former No.1 Victoria Azarenka. The first-quarter comparison of her current and past season shows how the Belarusian has recovered from from injury and form challenges.
JANUARY-APRIL 2016
JANUARY-APRIL 2015
Tournaments played: 5
Tournaments played: 5
Titles: 3
Titles: 0
Ranking points: 2930
Ranking points: 676
Match record: 22-1
Match record: 10-5
Against Top 10: 4-1
Against Top 10: 2-2
Set record: 44-5
Set record: 22-12
Game record: 285-132
Game record: 181-131
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Callum Beale, a former professional who achieved singles and doubles rankings on the ATP Tour, is Tennis Australia’s Coach and Talent Development Manager in NSW. He has a Bachelor of Applied Science, Human Movement. MAY 2016 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS MAGAZINE
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