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
Wimbledon Provisions: Strawberries and Cream
Wimbledon begins on Monday. That means it’s time to gather the necessary provisions to enhance the at-home viewing experience. Every year, I encourage readers toRead More
Drama, Drinks and Double Faults (Book Review)
Drama, Drinks and Double Faults is a humorous celebration of the personalities, rituals, and absurdities that occupy recreational tennis. This book was written by Mary Moses,Read More
1 responseThe Code, Principle 11: When Nobody Knows
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
An Off-Label Use for Temporary Tennis Court Lines
Every Tuesday, this site looks at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week’s topic begins with a piece ofRead More
1 responseTennis Beyond the Headlines: June 22, 2026
Wimbledon is almost here, but this week belonged to Serena Williams. Her return to competition, reunion with Venus, and growing influence on the business sideRead More
The Trophy Husband: Father’s Day 2026
It has become something of a tradition for me to write about the Trophy Husband each Father’s Day. Over the years, those posts have typicallyRead More
3 responsesGood Eye: A New Addition to the Tennis Dad Joke Canon
This weekend we are celebrating Father’s Day. Yesterday’s post kicked off the festivities by recapping tennis Dad jokes previously described on this site. Those postsRead More
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