Triggered by the “T” Word and Tournaments
The series of posts that culminated with “Metrics Matter” a couple of weeks ago attracted some similar comments directly on my site, via social media,Read More
The Wild Card: Judy Murray
While reading The Wild Card by Judy Murray, I kept flipping to the cover and the book jacket to check for a secondary author. ThereRead More
A Djoking Hindrance
I almost fell off my elliptical trainer while watching the Wimbledon semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. Taking a picture is one ofRead More
2 responsesElevated Lateral Bounds
Last weekend I mapped out exactly how long it will take to fully break down the montage of Maria Sakkari’s insane training clips that appearedRead More
Tennis News: July 17, 2023
A fascinating deep dive into the economics of Wimbledon as news from the tournament still dominate the headlines. The last American man to win aRead More
Wanna Try Grass? You Can!
The Wimbledon Championships may have inspired you to want to try grasscourt tennis. It is a luxury that most tennis players will never enjoy inRead More
1 responseStrawberries and Cream
The strawberries and cream of Wimbledon is arguably the most iconic concession associated with any of the Grand Slam tournaments. Noshing on that dish is the perfect way to get into the tennis spirit as the fortnight gets underway tomorrow morning.
3 responsesPimm’s Cup at Wimbledon
One of the best ways for a tennis tournament to establish a unique brand identity is to have signature traditions that set the tournament apartRead More
3 responsesBooks in the Wimbledon Compendium
This week I stumbled across a massive document from the official Wimbledon website that contains a treasure trove of information about the tournament. The WimbledonRead More
White Rules at Wimbledon
The dress code for players at Wimbledon has garnered a lot of attention this year. Rather than any controversy, which is always entertaining, it isRead More