The Multiple Personalities of Tennis Life
If you had asked me what my future in tennis would be when I first started playing as a small child, my answer probably wouldRead More
An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
If you had asked me what my future in tennis would be when I first started playing as a small child, my answer probably wouldRead More
A couple of weeks ago, I reported that the Tennis Channel had updated its streaming experience as a part of my weekly news roundup. TheRead More
2 responsesAfter 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 responsesAryna 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
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
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
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 responsesThis 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
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.
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
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