Double Backhands = Double Trouble?

Dan our previous player of the week proved that he is no fluke. Rising from the junior tour, he has proven that he can mingled around the "big 3". In fact, he is capable of beating the "big 3" now. He has a vicious double backhand (ala David Nalbandian) and constantly improving his forehand with abundance of stamina, he will be a force to be reckoned with once he get a good feel in court coverage and his anticipation of the incoming balls. Game Rating : 8

Shona, our only WTA player on tour hailing from Ipoh, Perak (Asian version of Serbia), was known for her consistent serve. According to sources, she had a learn serving from one of her pals for 2 days and it shows in her great quality serve. Despite lacking of power, the tricky bounce can be a handful to handle for those who misjudged the bounce. Her double backhand (ala Novak Djokovic) surprisingly has pace and power and placement ("3P"s) (probably 8 in power) and her forehand isnt bad at all with pace and power but lacking slight placement. Her wall playing also has helped her in the improvement of her game. Game Rating : 8

Thus, the common traits for both these player are their dangerous double backhand and their increasing in pace and power of their shots. While myself and Tong do possessed some power and pace in our shots, the placement can be all over the court. Ben, however, has the placement but lacking power and pace.

Overall after yesterday games, the ranking are as follows:

1) Tong : 9655

2) Ben: 9020

3) Lan: 8985

4) Dan: 6230

5) Shona: 6015

6) Mel: 240