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
Jannik 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
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