That remarkably unfashionable long black robe and that bizarre black helmet probably made an afternoon game of tennis on planet Coruscant rather challenging for Darth Vadar. But in that galaxy far, far away, the sith lord’s Jedi powers and grasp of future technology may have more than made up for his physical and wardrobe restrictions. . . .

Some imaginative thinkers may picture microscopic tennis balls flying around inside the heads of good players. Although the imagery might be a little disturbing, the reality, figuratively speaking, is closer to the truth. The best athletes play the game in their heads first before hitting the field, the greens or the court. Playing tennis at . . .

By Thiroshan Chetty, Director of Tennis, Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club As the fourth annual Marion Tennis Masters at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club came to a close, there is only one word that comes to mind: hot! The tennis was hot, the players were hot, the Porsches were hot and the weather . . .