contents AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019 VOL.44 NO.5
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DRIVEN DYLAN On track to achieve a calendar-year Grand Slam in quad wheelchair tennis, the high-energy Dylan Alcott is also driven by the profound impact of his history-making success.
FEATURES 14 ASH’S DREAM RUN
Ash Barty realised her Grand Slam dream on Paris clay, becoming only the third Australian woman to win Roland Garros in the Open era.
20 A NEW AUSSIE CHAMPION
As Ash Barty celebrated winning her first Grand Slam singles title, she received widespread praise from members of the tennis community.
59 COMING INTO STYLE
From teenage breakthroughs to the rise of contentious tactics and all-surface stars, a look at the striking 2019 trends.
62 STUDIES IN STYLE
Pro tennis provides some fascinating studies in style – from the dominant hand of players to how they execute their strokes.
22 RECORDS IN RESILIENCE
Rafael Nadal won an astonishing 12th Roland Garros title, leaving enraptured observers to wonder has there been a more resilient champion?
27 BIG THREE DOMINATION
With Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic edging closer to Roger Federer’s record Grand Slam tally, the Big Three’s domination of this era becomes more pronounced.
54 RETURN OF THE ARTISTS
Ash Barty’s rise to world No.1 highlights that variety can challenge the more powerful game styles that have dominated the tour in recent years.
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ON TOP OF THE WORLD
As congratulations flow for new world No.1 Ash Barty, there are equal celebrations for the many role model qualities she brings to the court.