Maria Sakkari and… The Ab Roller
I distinctly remember the first time I saw Maria Sakkari play a tennis match. While it was apparent that she was possibly on the vergeRead More
Tennis News: June 19, 2023
What might be next for the next Saudi Sports Bet is terrifying. Break Point provides a rare opportunity to turn back the clock on Sabalenka’sRead More
A Lot to Unpack Here
Today I am pulling the curtain back a little bit to go behind the scenes of this blog. Rather than writing about tennis, this postRead More
1 responseThe T Rating and Dynamic Disqualification
The USTA League Regulations introduces the different types of NTRP Ratings with a simple sentence: “Each NTRP Level is followed by a letter indicating theRead More
A Case for Ditching the “T”
A player with a “C” next to their NTRP rating has completed enough USTA League matches for the computer to calculate a high-confidence rating. PlayersRead More
1 responseMy Take on the Town & Country Tennis Book List
Emily Burack, a writer for Town & Country who covers entertainment and culture for the magazine, recently produced a recommended reading list of 20 tennis-relatedRead More
1 responseA Cramp in the Grand Slam Rulebook
An unusual rules scenario arose during last weekend’s French Open semi-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Early on in the third set, AlcarazRead More
Stopping and Crossover Step Drill
The new Netflix docuseries “Break Point” has turned out to be a treasure trove of helpful tennis training techniques that competitive recreational players can useRead More
1 responseTennis News: June 12, 2023
The BBC documentary “Gods of Tennis” takes viewers into the epic battles of tennis legends Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe. In the world ofRead More
Victory belongs to the most… what exactly?
In 2022 a new massive quote was installed on either side of Philippe Chatrier, the main stadium court at Roland Garros. On one side ofRead More