When McEnroe Didn’t Know the Rules
One downside of playing professional tennis in the modern era (or so I am told) is that lapses of judgement are recorded and amplified onRead More
1 responseAre You Ready for Some… Football?!?!
In the run up to the US Open this week, the official twitter account of the tournament posted a video of Naomi Osaka warming upRead More
Tennis News: August 29, 2022
Even the “Tennis Plays for Peace” found controversy and the New York Times examines the potential future torchbearers for the sport. It is time toRead More
There is no (fan) loyalty in tennis
The most popular sports in the United States, such as football, basketball, and baseball, are built around intense fan loyalty to a team rather thanRead More
The USTA Food and Wine Festival
Lew Sherr, the new USTA CEO, was recently interviewed on “Here to Serve,” a podcast produced by USTA Florida. In the true spirit of FiendRead More
1 responseYou want to be a baller!
Play gets underway at the US Open on Monday. That means that it is time to stock up on all the ingredients and equipment necessaryRead More
2 responsesYou Cannot Be Serious
John McEnroe is undeniably one of the all time greats of American tennis. As the US Open gets underway next week, it is the perfectRead More
1 responseDelay of Game
When electronic line review systems were first deployed in professional tennis, it was pretty common to see rankings lists of players who were the mostRead More
Anticipation and Anxiety
Anticipation is a critical aspect of competitive performance in tennis. In fact, it is so important that many coaches use the alternative term “recognition” toRead More
Tennis News: August 22, 2022
Iga Świątek is envious of the men’s balls at the US Open. That may be my best opening tag line ever and I am justRead More