Written By: Kriti Saraswat | Published : June 3, 2015 12:46 PM IST
Tennis sensation Stanislas Wawrinka aka Stan beat legendary player Roger Federer yesterday in the French Open quarter-finals which left the spectators in shock and awe. Surprisingly, Stan owned the game from the very beginning. What really stood out was Stan's powerful forehand that led him to ultimately win the game.
If you are a novice tennis player looking to improve your game, you need to focus on building your stamina. Like other sports, this game too requires stamina, agility on the court and strength in your arms, legs and core to run and serve. Apart from technique, being fit is quite essential to play a good game of tennis. Several tennis sports stars pay keen attention to their physical fitness and have an intense workout regime apart from their tennis practice, not to forget following a strict diet as well. Read Roger's fitness secrets here.
In an interview with ATPWorldTour.com Stan revealed that his fitness trainer is one of the most important guys in his team. Federer too shared that he pays a lot of attention to his footwork and regularly skips to improve it. Djokovic eats a protein-rich dinner to repair his muscles while Sharapova stays away from caffeine during tournaments. Read fitness secrets of other tennis players here.
No wonder these players are able to perform well on the tennis court. Here are some exercises to help improve your physical fitness that will benefit your form on the court.
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