Tennis Beyond the Headlines: July 6, 2025
Serena Williams continues to dominate the headlines, the WTA Finals moves to Indian Wells, testing for performance enhancing drugs, and a big lawsuit. WTA FinalsRead More
How to Protect Your Confidence in Tennis
This post concludes the July installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Friday introduced confidence as trust in one’s ability to respond well rather than certainty about results.Read More
How to Build Lasting Confidence in Tennis
This post is the second entry in the July installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Yesterday’s discussion argued that confidence should not be grounded in results becauseRead More
What Confidence Really Means in Tennis (Tennis Glow-Up Series)
This post opens the July installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Throughout 2026, we are dedicating the first full weekend of every month to how we canRead More
Chris & Martina: The Final Set Is One of the Best Tennis Documentaries
Some sports documentaries simply recount history. The best of this genre illuminates something much larger than sport. Chris & Martina: The Final Set unquestionably belongs in theRead More
The Code, Principle 11: Should You Concede the Point?
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. We are currently in the midst of aRead More
5 responsesA Magnetic Swing Trainer Taught Me Something About My Backhand
Every Tuesday, this site breaks down a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week, I have a new toy! I recently purchasedRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: June 29, 2026
Wimbledon takes center stage this week, but the conversation extends well beyond the grass courts. A new documentary featuring the rivalry between Chris Evert andRead More
Wimbledon Provisions: Building the Full Experience
This weekend’s Wimbledon preparation exercises have focused on acquiring the proper provisions. Friday’s assignment was strawberries and cream. Yesterday’s task involved a trip to theRead More
The Pimm’s Cup Tradition
It is time to verify that your Wimbledon provisions are in order. Yesterday’s assignment was strawberries and cream. Today’s task sends us to the liquorRead More