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Ask the Expert

A former Indian Wells finalist and

Miami champion, this recently retired

Polish pro will be missed by many

b y PA U L A N N A C O N E

Agnieszka Radwanska’s Radwanska had the ability to use an
opponent’s power and strengths against
unique game was made
them by absorbing pace and redirecting
for March. What do you the ball away from traditional hitting

remember most about it? patterns. By doing this, she took time
away from her opponents and made them
She was a magician on feel incredibly off balance. Martina Hingis
the court. You can’t teach did this very well in her playing days.

what she did with the
Club players can try to emulate what
ball. It all started with Radwanska did, but it takes a very high

her anticipation—it skill level to see the opportunities she
made her a masterful saw—and to then choose the correct
shot and right moment to take advantage
chess player, as well as a of them. It’s going to be really sad to not
brilliant tennis player. see her on the court, and on tour.

Mail it to: Tennis InBox Paul Annacone coached Pete
250 Park Ave, Suite 825 Sampras and Roger Federer,
GOT A New York, NY 10177 reached No. 3 in the ATP
QUESTION?
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