Tennis Players Can’t Stop Doing This One Stupid Thing
After the 2024 French Open wildcards were announced, the French Tennis Federation was sharply criticized by the media for awarding most of the slots toRead More
2 responsesThe 90/90 Stretch
Aryna Sabalenka is featured in Season 2 Episode 1 of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” That appearance included an extended montage of various training techniquesRead More
Tennis News: June 3, 2024
Headlines this week include a new French Open ban on alcohol in the stands, a cultural resurgence for tennis, and thoughtful insight from the sport’sRead More
Creative Hydration
Sometimes, ridiculous things bring me great joy. A few weeks ago, at the HTA/RBC Wealth Management Houston Open, another player was using a glass jugRead More
A Mobile Stringing Service in Houston
The daydreams of my best retirement life center around a highly customized RV tailored for tennis tournament travel. If that ever materializes, I would genuinelyRead More
3 responsesA Tennis Picnic in the Park
This weekend, I am writing about things that brought me joy from the HTA/RBC Wealth Management Houston Open a few weeks ago. First up wasRead More
Transcendance: Alize Cornet
I have been an under the radar fan of Alize Cornet for a very long time. Her passion for tennis competition is always discernible by the expression on her face. Cornet is also currently on an amazing streak of longevity that seems to have escaped widespread attention by most of the tennis world. When Cornet steps onto the court at Roland Garros at the French Open next week, it will mark her 61st consecutive appearance at a Grand Slam. To underscore the achievement, she has appeared in every single Grand Slam draw for over 15 years.
A WTA Tour Case for the Coman
I am not sure anyone else noticed, but a couple of weeks ago, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sofia Kenin nearly served out of order at theRead More
2 responsesTake Two: Standing Leg Abduction with a Resistance Band
Last Tuesday, I described how Aryna Sabalenka was briefly seen performing a standing leg abduction during Season 2 Episode 1 of the Netflix docuseries “BreakRead More
Tennis News: May 27, 2027
The French Open will finalize Olympic qualifications. Saudi Arabia’s influence continues to grow. New strategic alliances, film releases, and off-court controversies round out this week’sRead More