Bots Gone Wild: The Battle for Tennis Court Reservations
Every Tuesday, this site examines a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week, we are looking at a technology problemRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: November 2, 2026
The ATP has a new world No. 1, Stan Wawrinka bids farewell to professional tennis, and Venus Williams continues her losing streak in singles. A Phone Alarm Illustrates the Challenges and Absurdities of Anti-Doping Availability in TennisRead More
USTA Sectional Championships: Playing It Out After Elimination
I have been writing this weekend about my participation in the USTA Texas 55+ Mixed Doubles Sectional Championships in Abilene a couple of weeks ago.Read More
USTA League Direct Advancement: A Double-Edged Sword
Yesterday, I wrote about some of the challenges players face when competing in multiple divisions at USTA Sectional Championships. I ended that post by touchingRead More
Playing for Two Teams at USTA Texas Sectionals
Earlier this month, I traveled to Abilene to compete in the USTA Texas 55+ Mixed Doubles Sectional Championships. I came home with several observations drawingRead More
Team Tennis by Darren Emerick: A Case for Building Tennis Communities
I have recently realized I am drawn to a rather narrow category of books. These are written by people who spent much of their livesRead More
The Code, Principle 18: What Counts as the Tennis Playing Area?
One of the more rewarding things about this site is the feedback I receive from readers. They bring extensive experience as players, captains, and tournamentRead More
3 responsesHyperice Normatec for Tennis Recovery: The Tournament Travel Test
A scant month ago, in my September review of the Hyperice Normatec recovery system, I raised the question of whether the compression boots deserved spaceRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: October 26, 2026
The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the Class of 2027, with Serena Williams’ absence from the ballot generating almost as much interest as the candidates themselves. Elsewhere, changes to anti-doping regulations are on the horizon, the fields are set for the WTA Finals and the U.S. Billie Jean King Cup team. London’s public tennis courts are facing a new problem with automated booking bots. Ash Barty headlines International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027 nominees; fan voting runs through Oct. 25: Former world No. 1 Ash BartyRead More
1 responseUSTA Adult Tennis: Why Program Success Isn’t Enough
Over the past two days, I’ve been exploring the idea of developing a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for Adult Tennis. Friday’s post introduced the systemsRead More