The Hidden Art of Tournament Tennis
A league friend recently messaged me asking how to get involved in USTA tournament tennis. My immediate reaction was that it would be an easyRead More
The Singles Game by Lauren Weisberger
This week’s book selection rose to the top of my reading queue last weekend for a couple of serendipitous reasons. First, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is currentlyRead More
The Code, Principle 9: When Partners See It Differently
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. We remain in the midst of a sequentialRead More
4 responsesJannik Sinner’s Shoulder Activation Drill with a Weighted Ball
Every Tuesday, this site takes a look at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week’s follow-on once again comesRead More
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
2 responsesCourt 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