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The Xtensor is a glove-like device that uses elasticized bands for resistance as you open your palm and extend your fingers fully. The mini-workout can help rebalance your muscles, reduce pain from repetitive strain, and ward off join erosion. Use the Xtensor for two to three minutes a day. Work up to two sets of 15 repititions and while it may look a little strange, this little gadget works wonders to help build strength and relieve pain and tension. Available online at Amazon.com. 

The 2008 Wimbledon DVD — Federer vs. Nadal features arguably the greatest match ever played at The All England Club, pitting world #1 Roger Federer against #2 Rafael Nadal. Back and forth they went, trading unbelievable shot after unbelievable shot. After it was all said and done, as darkness approached, Rafael Nadal dethroned five-time champion Roger Federer by winning the longest-ever Wimbledon men's final. Another magnificent chapter to add to their storied rivalry. Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

With a Watergeeks Filtered Sport Bottle you can have fresh, filtered water wherever you play! Made with food grade, BPA free plastic, this 16 oz. filtered water bottle will treat up to 80 gallons of water, approximately 3 months of use under normal conditions. The level 2 filter removes chlorine, bad taste and odor, as well as a significant proportions of heavy metals, including lead, mercury, and copper. Simply fill bottle with water and drink. Available online at Watergeeks.  

TenniSpheres are an innovative product based on an ancient hand exercise technique. Two iron balls are manipulated in the hand(s) with various motions. The exercises are believed to have beneficial effects not only for the hand, wrist and arm, but for the whole body. Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

The 2009 Official Rafael Nadal Calendar — this 2009 calendar captures Rafa hitting his trademark shots as well as off court moments. Produced in a classic wall calendar format with large images of Rafa in action. Available online at Tennis Warehouse. 

The Original Blue Tourna Grip is still one of the most popular overgrips on the market. A dry and soft overgrip — it provide the ultimate grip in hot and humid conditions, Tournagrip absorbs like no other. Comes with three grips per pack. Available online at Tennis Warehouse.

The Draper Body Therapy neck blanket has been proven to increase levels of oxygen in the blood and improve circulation in the body — Draper Body Therapy is made with revolutionary smart fiber clinically proven to increase the circulation of oxygenated blood by up to 29%. Therapeutic benefits include increased energy, accelerated muscle recovery after stress or exertion, and relief from stiffness, soreness and swelling. Available online at Draper Body Therapy.

The Open Book: Celebrating 40 Years of America's Grand Slam

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the US Open, the USTA has published the The Open Book: Celebrating 40 Years of America's Grand Slam.

With each page of this book you can feel the drama of the past 40-years through the expert writings of tennis journalists who were on the scene and the exceptional images- many never before published- by the game's top photographers. With 270 photos, many of them full-page, this book is a page-turner for tennis fans, who will be especially drawn to it during the two weeks of this year's Open, starting Monday and running through Sept. 7.

If the book isn't enough, then the accompanying US Open Court of Champions DVD should be. It features tributes to the 15 greatest singles champions in the history of the US Open and provides footage never made available before.

This book and dvd combo provides an engaging tribute to America's premier tennis event, the largest attended sporting event in the world, and its champions. You won't want to miss out on this commemorative pictorial that will be a keeper for years to come.

Be part of tennis history — get your copy today!

Available online at Amazon.com.

Now Showing: Wimbledon 2008 Men's Final DVD

Still bugging all your friends to see if they taped the 2008 Wimbledon Men's Final that everybody is still talking about?

No worries, now you can purchase your own copy of the entire finals on DVD— all five-hours of this spectacular match in which Rafael Nadal dethroned five-time champion Roger Federer by winning the longest-ever Wimbledon men's final.

The consistently heart stopping 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (8-10), 9-7 classic began at 2:35pm and, thanks to a couple of breaks for rain it ended at 9:15pm with the 22-year-old from Mallorca dropping to the ground with his arms outstretched in celebration.

With the win, Nadal matched Bjorn Borg’s fantastic feat of winning the Grand Slams at the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back and also prevented Federer from surpassing the five titles in a row Borg collected between 1976 and 1980.

The Spaniard, who had squandered two match points in a nerve-shredding fourth set tie-break, added a first All England Club title to his four French Opens, shattering Federer's dreams of an historic sixth successive Wimbledon trophy.

Order now to own your piece of history and watch not only the longest and best Wimbledon final of all time but perhaps one of the greatest Grand Slam finals of all time.

Available online at the Wimbledon store.

Pump Up Your Game Jimmy Connors Style

Looking for that little something extra to wake-up your tennis game?

The best thing, of course,  would be to take a lesson with tennis legend Jimmy Connors but since Andy Roddick currently has dibs on him, you might want to consider the next best thing — picking up his DVD series, "Jimmy Connors Presents: Tennis Fundamentals." 

The DVD series definitely reflects the attitude and passion that Connors put into play as a top player. Connors not only shares his passion but includes personal insight, interviews and lessons with many of the world's best tennis players.

This high-quality DVD series is second to none. Shot in high-definition and using multiple camera angles, the series is both instructional and entertaining.

What makes this instructional DVD series different from others? With a line-up of tennis' hottest stars including Chris Evert, James Blake, Justine Henin-Hardenne, Mike and Bob Bryan, Rafael Nadal, Marat Safin, John Lloyd, Tracy Austin, Paradorn Srichaphan, Marcos Baghdatis, Sania Mirza, and tennis legend Pancho Segura, this instructional video series includes over ten hours of skills, drills, interviews and on-court instruction, providing viewers a one-on-one learning session with the best-of-the-best in the tennis world. With stories and anecdotes along with philosophical discussions from the greatest players in tennis, viewers receive a rare and personal perspective on the game.

Available online at FoundationSports.com.