Player of the Month for July 2010: Mardy Fish

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Published: August 2, 2010

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Becoming a consummate professional can never hurt any players' chances of achieving tour success.

You eat right, sleep early, and do your crunches and good things are bound to happen.

Early on during the career of Minnesota born Mardy Fish, the sacred scriptures of how to become a world-class player didn't really apply. He'd party 'till dawn, eat a juicy cheeseburger, and become more consumed with adding to his lavish jean collection than improving on his split step at the net.

The American would reach a final here, upset Roger Federer there, but then just as quickly slip back into journeyman obscurity. If Fish was consistent in any facet of his game prior to the 2010 season, it was missing a forehand wide, and taking his talents for granted. But with the declining age of 29 fast approaching, Fish finally decided to put aside his bad habits and become serious about his future.

Losing a hefty 30lbs from his frame, Fish engulfed himself in a disciplined diet that would allow for better court movement. Already holding the easy power in his serve motion, Fish can now glide around the court and hit his weaker forehand with more depth. While power remains the most devastating weapon in the modern game, speed and agility will always allow for championships to be won.

Beginning his season with a few semifinal finishes, Fish's year (and hard-work) began to payoff at the Queen's Club event in London. Reaching the finals of the premier Wimbledon tune up tournament, Fish would lose to countryman Sam Querrey, but take away the knowledge that his fitness regime had almost peaked.

Losing early at The Big W, Fish would keep his baseball cap on tight, while continuing to plug away at future glory. The days of feeling sorry for himself and not being able to back up a good set, or a good win were a thing of the past. It was time to get back to work.

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