France's Bartoli wins women's Wimbledon title LONDON — Ever since she was a kid, practicing until midnight with her father, Marion Bartoli went about playing tennis her own way. The two-handed strokes for backhands, forehands, even volleys. The hopping in place and practice swings between points, which help her focus.
July 7, 2013 - Everett Herald
Wimbledon: France’s Marion Bartoli claims women’s title London • Ever since she was a kid, practicing until midnight with her father, Marion Bartoli went about playing tennis her own way. The two-handed strokes for backhands, forehands, even volleys. The hopping in place and practice swings between points, which help her focus. The unusual setup for serves — no ball-bouncing, arms crossed, right wrist resting on her left thumb before the toss ...
July 6, 2013 - The Salt Lake Tribune
'That's me': France's Bartoli does it her way, giving unique Wimbledon unique women's champion LONDON — Ever since she was a kid, practicing until midnight with her father, Marion Bartoli went about playing tennis her own way. The two-handed strokes for backhands, forehands, even volleys. The hopping in place and practice swings between points, which help her focus.
July 6, 2013 - Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
Padraig Harrington in USA Today I can hit one-handed - this is going to sound ridiculous - farther than I hit it two-handed,Harrington said. "There is a little practicality. It is working on strengthening my right side and left side, working on speed on the right side...
Jelena Jankovic in Reuters UK She's an unusual player,said Jankovic. "She plays two-handed on both sides and she comes up with those slices and some kind of dropshots. So I always had to be alert and be ready for any kind of shot. You cannot compare, but she's...
Chen Shui-bian in Inquirer.net China shows no signs that it will ease its military threats, diplomatic suppression and two-handed economic strategy on Taiwan,Chen told reporters at the airport before departing. "We have to step out for the international community to see...