Luxilon on Tour

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Roger Federer won his 4th Masters Cup in 5 years and also finished a fourth consecutive year at number 1.

Roger continued this unrelenting performance using a hybrid of Luxilon Alu Power Rough and Wilson Natural Gut.

             
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David Ferrer was the finalist and also had his best year on the ATP tour, finishing the year ranked 5 in the world. David uses Luxilon Original in both mains and crosses.

 
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Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor won the doubles’ title. Both Knowles and Nestor use a hybrid of Luxilon Alu Power and natural gut. Knowles uses the Alu Power in the mains while Nestor has Wilson Natural Gut as his main string and the Alu Power as the cross string.

Luxilon congratulates all four players for their magnificent performance.

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Eleni is one of few players who are equally at home on grass, clay or hard courts. But she does like it warm - as you would expect from someone brought up on the beautiful and balmy Mediterranean coast of the island of Crete.

Birthday: September 19, 1982
Birthplace: Hania, Crete, Greece
Resides: Thessaloniki, Greece
Height: 5’11” (1.82 M)
Weight: 158 lbs (72 kg)
Current Singles Ranking: 43

Eleni is an avid windsurfer, and also enjoys shopping and playing soccer
Eleni believes that playing let serves, as they do in Division I tennis would make the game more interesting to watch.
If Eleni could have any coach in the world, she would choose Brad Gilbert
Eleni enjoys chicken teriyaki, tomatoes, and mayo on her sandwhich!
Eleni admires Princess Diana, and Pete Sampras as role models who she looks up to

Current Racquet: Wilson nTour
Customization: Adds weight to the frame
Number of Racquets used per year: 10
Number of Racquets taken per match: 6
Current Strings: Hybrid of Wilson Natural and Luxilon ALU Power
Tension: 26-27 Kilos

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Simone loves to win… And that is a very good reason for him to choose Luxilon strings..!

Birthday: October 8, 1985
Birthplace: Bologna, Italy
Residence: Budrio, Italy
Height: 6’0” (182 cm)
Weight: 174 lbs (79 kg)
Turned Pro: 2003
Current ATP Singles: 88
Career High ATP Singles: 65 (June 18, 2007)
He was the champion in the Tunis Challenger and a finalist at Casablanca and Burgam
Simone Bolelli first ATP match was against Alex Bogdonovic. He felt insecure going into the match since he was only 18 years old
Bolelli only spends 10 weeks at home a year
His nickname is Bole

Current Racquet: Head Prestige
Customization: All his racquets are customized to have the same weight and balance
Number of racquets used per year: 7
Number of Racquets taken per match: 4
Current String used: Luxilon Original 130
String Tension: 26-27 kg

           
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With those classic Spanish good looks it is hardly surprising that, win or lose, Albert always gets a lot of support from his female fans wherever he plays on the Pro Circuit.

Birthday- Nov. 26, 1980
Birthplace- Sant Carles de la Rapita
Residence-Barcelona, Spain
Height- 5’9”
Weight- 155 lbs
Turned Pro- 1999
Current ATP Singles Ranking- 47
2007 Record- 23-20 - finalist: Casablanca semifinalist at Sopot, Vina del Mar and Houston
Has a win over Robby Ginepri in 2006
First ATP Match: Win against Michael Chang

Changes he believes should happen in Men’s tennis:
  1. All Lefties should play against each other
  2. All Umpires should be replaced by Hawkeye

Nickname- Monti
Current Racquet- Prince
Customizing on racquet- Adds more weight to the racquet
Number of racquets used in a year- 20 racquets
Number of racquets he usually takes into a match- 4
Current string used- Luxilon ALU Power Original 130
Tension used- 25 kg. / 55 lbs
Best string for a junior player to use- “Luxilon…because it is the best”

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Don’t let that shy look fool you… Those muscles are real - and can keep the ball going over the net with more power and precision than most male players can produce.

Birthday: July 31, 1982
Birthplace: Valencia, Spain
Residence: Valencia, Spain
Height: 5’ 6” Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Turned Pro: 1998
Current WTA Singles Rank: 34

Anabel feels there should be no byes in tournaments, this would mean less protection for top seeds
To pass the endless hours of travel and waiting to play matches Anabel usually watches movies on her computer
Anabel believes Marat Safin is the hottest looking player on the ATP Tour

Current Racquet: Head
Customization: Grips and balance of the racquet are made all exactly the same
Number of Racquets per Year: 15
Number of Racquets taken per match: 3
Current String: Luxilon Big Banger 1.30
Tension: 24 kilos

           
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In spite of only being 5′ 6″ tall and 130 lb, Hana is always a fierce competitor on the Court.

Birthday: April 10, 1978
Birthplace: Koprivnice, Czech Republic
Residence: Jihlaua, Czech Rebublic
Height: 5’6” (1.68 M)
Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Turned Pro: 1997
Current ranking: 147

Hana likes to go to the movies, go sightseeing in the places she travels to, and loves to shop
Hana believes Hawkeye should replace linesmen at all tournaments
If Hana could have anyone in the world for her coach for a day, she would pick Roger Federer
Hana’s nickname is Sromi
If she could change one thing about tennis Hana would want the players to show more emotion on the court.

Current Racquet: Head iX 6 (she chose the racquet because a friend had one and she tried it)
Customization: Hana does not customize her racquets at all
Number of racquets used per year: 15
Number of racquets taken per match: 3 Current String: Luxilon XP 125
Tension: 25-26 Kilos

           
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Alicia Molik is one the friendliest players on the WTA tour - unless you are unlucky enough to meet this gentle giant on the opposite side of a tennis net. Then her power and determination may not make her appear quite so appealing..!

Birthday: January 27, 1981
Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia
Height: 5′ 11″ (1.82m)
Weight: 159 lb (72 kg)

Alicia would most like to go on vacation in the Australian Outback or the Swiss Alps
Her favorite interests are seeing friends and laughing a lot
Alicia believes the best subway entertainers are in Paris. She enjoys the breakdancers!
She believes James Blake is the Hottest looking male player in tennis
Alicia would like to see the males start wearing short shirts, and collared shirts

Current Racquet: Dunlop
Customization: weight and Balance done
Number of racquets taken per match: 6
Current String: Luxilon
Current Tension: 53 lbs – 57 lb depending on the weather and playing surface