THE CODE: 1995 Edition
I recently purchased a printed copy of “THE CODE” off eBay. This particular version from January 1995 confirmed my belief that the “unwritten rules ofRead More
1 responseMore Absurdity in NCAA and NIL Rules for Tennis
Last weekend, Matthew Forbes won the USTA Boys’ 18s National Championship in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Winning that title secured him a wild card directly into theRead More
2 responsesGoblet Lateral Lunges
Season 2, Episode 3 of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point” describes the challenges Taylor Fritz experienced as he first became the #1 ranked American player.Read More
Tennis News: August 12, 2024
Ka-Ching! The 2024 US Open is set to make history with the largest prize money ever offered in tennis. Closing out the Olympics. Novak DjokovicRead More
An Iconic Backboard
My deep appreciation for hitting off backboards is well-chronicled on this site. The wall was pivotal in my tennis journey as a junior player, andRead More
1 responseWhat Does All-White Mean?
Just before my participation in the Mother-Daughter National Grass Court Championships at the Longwood Cricket Club a couple of weeks ago, I learned an importantRead More
The Most Beautiful Place I Have Ever Played
Last weekend, I checked off a bucket list item when I played a tennis tournament at the historic Longwood Cricket Club. Stepping onto the groundsRead More
2 responsesHazel Hotchkiss Wightman
Most people think of Billie Jean King as the first true pioneer of women’s tennis, but she would be the first to tell you thatRead More
Coco Gauff: Wrong versus Wronged
Last week, Coco Gauff was eliminated from Olympic medal contention in a dramatic and controversial loss to Donna Vekic. Midway through the second set, theRead More
6 responsesThe Power of Positive Thinking in Tennis
Season 2, Episode 2 of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point” featured Holger Rune. His mother, Aneke Rune, got a lot of screen time since sheRead More