Tennis Beyond the Headlines: May 11, 2026
Rome continues this week as the clay season intensifies, but the biggest conversations in tennis are increasingly happening off the court. Prize-money disputes, boycott talk,Read More
Where Clutch Comes From (Hint: Tournaments)
This weekend’s “Unplugged” posts have been built around a few of my personal “hot takes.” Friday focused on how tournament tennis may make better useRead More
The Problem with Single-Match Playoffs
This weekend’s “Unplugged” posts are built around a few “hot takes.” Yesterday’s focused on court utilization and the idea that tournaments may be a moreRead More
1 responseCourt Space Isn’t the Problem
This weekend’s “Unplugged” posts revolve around a few “hot takes.” To me, that term does not mean cheap shots or clickbait headlines designed to provokeRead More
2 responsesOnce Upon a Time There Was (My) Tennis
Some tennis books tell a story. This one tells many. Once Upon a Time There Was (My) Tennis is built from short stories, essays, and vignettes thatRead More
The Code, Principle 9: Who Gets to Make the Call in Doubles?
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. This week, we remain in the midst ofRead More
Jannik Sinner’s Reverse Curtsy Drill, Smart Tennis Warm-Up
Every Tuesday, this site takes a look at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week’s follow-on comes from theRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: May 4, 2026
Last week was a bloodbath of Division 1 college tennis program cuts. Other headlines focus on the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry, injuries, USTA tech partnerships, and theRead More
Adaptability in Tennis: Evolving Without Losing Yourself
This post concludes the May installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Friday introduced adaptability as continuity under new conditions, emphasizing that change should be disciplined rather thanRead More
1 responseAdaptability in Tennis: The Skill of Seeing Clearly
This post is the second entry in the May installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Yesterday’s discussion introduced adaptability with the central ideas that changeRead More