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Need To Use Electrolyte Drinks?<br><br>In light
of Andy Roddick's spectacular performance against
Michael <br>Chang at this years' Roland Garros (French
Open) tournament it is <br>only fitting to address a
vital component of preparation often <br>overlooked
during tournament competition. Those of us who
<br>witnessed this match saw Roddick's chances of winning
almost <br>dashed when he developed severe cramps at the
3 hour and 35 <br>minute mark. From the 8th game on
in the fifth set, Roddick <br>exhibited the morbid
look of a twisted contortionist each time he
<br>seized up between points. Luckily, Roddick's
overpowering serve <br>helped him end points quickly and
overcome his distressed <br>physical state, yet, most
athletes at some time have felt the <br>nightmare Roddick
was exposed to: a muscle twinges, trembles <br>and
prepares to go into an uncontrolled spasm - otherwise
known <br>as a muscle cramp. Once these cramps appear
rarely do you have <br>the ability to finish the match.
The most notable and widely viewed <br>case of the
disastrous effects of cramps was seen at the 1995 U.S.
<br>Open when Shuzo Matsuoka was two games away from
defeating <br>Peter Korda in the first round.<br>Read full
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