Naomi Osaka Netflix Documentary
In my review of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point” last week, I expressed sincere surprise that the show’s latest installment used Naomi Osaka as oneRead More
Court Monitors and Safe Play
Among the many best practices in evidence at the Level 1 Senior National Women’s Clay Court Championships is the use of Court Monitors for someRead More
Iga Swiatek and Fast Feet Agility Training
In Season 1 Episode 8 of the recently canceled Netflix tennis docuseries “Break Point,” Iga Swiatek is shown preparing for a match at the USRead More
Tennis News: March 25, 2024
Top stories this week include a breakdown of the tennis “Premier Tour” proposal, WTA consideration of ‘special rankings’ for players cleared of doping, and aRead More
The Absurdity of the NCAA, NIL, and College Tennis
I used to be a rabid college sports fan, but that is no longer the case. What ruined it for me was the NCAA’s abjectRead More
Swiping Left… On USTA Tournament Draws
This weekend, I am writing about things that don’t work as well as they should. In general, poor technical implementation makes my head hurt. WhenRead More
1 responseStreaming Technical Difficulties
Back in 2022, I wrote a couple of posts comparing and contrasting the on-demand tennis streaming services offered by the Tennis Channel and ESPN+. “OneRead More
Break Point Season 2
This week, Netflix announced that the tennis docuseries “Break Point” would not be renewed for a third season. It was a stark reminder that myRead More
1 responseUSTA Tournament Suspension Point Updates
I frequently observe that suspension points for USTA Adult tournament play are somewhat less common than for USTA League play. However, it is also importantRead More
A Ball Reflex Drill
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The recent announcement that the Netflix docuseries “Break Point” will not be renewed forRead More