Hang Onto Your Balls at the AO
In 2021 I wrote a blog post about the time when Andy Murray couldn’t keep his balls in his shorts. Last week at the AustralianRead More
Maybe You Should Get Your Feet Scanned
It’s no secret that I hate running. In fact, I once warmed up with my coach before a tournament match while wearing a tank emblazonedRead More
4 responsesTennis News: January 23, 2023
John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and Michael Chang hit the courts for big money… playing pickleball. The USTA hires a new Chief People andRead More
Reimagining “Find a Partner”
As I continue to contemplate how to better use the USTA digital platform to support tennis tournaments, the “Find a Partner” feature is another obviousRead More
2 responsesOn Deck
This weekend I am contemplating how the USTA digital infrastructure that supports tennis tournaments could be leveraged to improve efficiency and player experience. Yesterday’s postRead More
2 responsesLeveraging Technology for Tennis Tournaments
USTA tennis tournaments usually (but not always) list a phone number and an email address for contacting the director. Unfortunately, those two methods are aRead More
My Dream Time: A Memoir of Tennis & Teamwork
When Ash Barty announced her retirement in March of 2022, it took the professional tennis world by surprise. At the time the 25-year-old was theRead More
The ITF Rules of Tennis (There’s an App)
When I started writing this blog, my perception was that the majority of USTA members are at best only vaguely aware of the existence ofRead More
What a Racquet
Last November the post “Grommet All To Hell” shared that I was embarking on a search for new tennis racquets after the manufacturer of myRead More
Tennis News: January 16, 2023
The Australian Open is underway. The ultimate reason for Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the tournament becomes clear. The much anticipated Netflix series Break Point hasRead More
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