An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
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
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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
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
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
Yesterday, I introduced the idea of developing a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for Adult Tennis. Today, I want to think about what that document mightRead More
Almost 25 years ago, I made a mid-career transition into aerospace and the military-industrial complex. When I was hired into that position, I brought aRead More
I recently finished A Tennis Life: Tales from the Ad Court by Lane Evans, a longtime tennis professional whose career has included playing, teaching, managing clubs, developingRead More
“The windswept plains of North Texas” is a phrase I often use to describe my local playing area. Last weekend, I played a USTA LeagueRead More
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Every Tuesday, this site examines a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week, I am going to attempt to justifyRead More
Five years later, where is Peng Shuai? The ATP proposed significant changes to its tour structure, World Team Tennis is preparing its return, and new AI-powered training technologies are on the horizon. Tennis Returns to China Where Peng Shuai’s Whereabouts Are Still a Mystery: With the ATP and WTARead More