Tennis pro portraits

I really enjoyed these portraits of tennis pros in Life's online magazine. Technically speaking, they aren't the best - I'm not a fan of the lighting and it comes off as slightly student-ish rather than pro photos I would expect to see in Life. However, I do like the energy and goofy behaviour of the subjects. Courtside, we see them as very focused and strong and professional and it's fun to see a lighter side of them off-court. It also goes to show how important the relationship is between the photographer and subject - in these images, the viewer can see the sense of comradery and collaboration - and trust - through the playful demeanor of the subject.