Rules Redux, a City Championship, and Another Under-The-Radar Contest
A couple of Wednesdays ago, my weekly tennis rules post centered around an unusual situation that arose in a match between Madison Keys and LeylahRead More
Wimbledon’s Rain Signalling System
It can be frustrating whenever rain disrupts play during the early to mid-rounds at Wimbledon. However, as observed last weekend, I find beauty and joyRead More
1 responseThe Story of the Fiend at Court Logo
Following the death of NBA legend Jerry West a few weeks ago, the news was full of stories about how he was the unacknowledged silhouetteRead More
Fearless: Finding the Power to Thrive (Jelena Dokic)
Last week, I concluded my review of Jelena Dokic’s first book, Unbreakable, by observing that it felt like an unfinished story. Given the abuse she enduredRead More
Ball Kids to Serve Towels to Players Again
The ATP Tour is set to reintroduce a rule that allows ball persons to hand towels to players during matches starting as soon as thisRead More
Rotational Torso Rotation with a Throw
Aryna Sabalenka is known for her raw power and aggressive ball striking on the WTA tour. When watching her play, it is apparent that herRead More
Tennis News: July 15, 2024
Novak Djokovic makes yet another PR unforced error. A chat with Wimbledon’s boss, and the artistry of Wimbledon’s groundskeeping. Why the slice is so effectiveRead More
Another Contest… and Rain, Rain, Go Away
It rained a lot during the Wimbledon Championships this year. While that frustratingly occurred on the days when my schedule permitted watching a lot ofRead More
12 responsesThe Joy of Tennis Multi-Cast
ESPN/ABC holds the television broadcast rights for the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. The switch from the Tennis Channel to the alternate service has once again inspiredRead More
1 responseWimbledon and Wine
During a Wimbledon first-round match this year between Harriet Dart and Zhuoxuan Bai, the umpire had to temporarily stop play to direct a ball personRead More
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