The Quest (Revisited)
“The Quest: Novak Djokovic’s decade of chasing at Roland-Garros came to an end, unlocking history” (a mouthful of a title) chronicles the journey that culminatedRead More
USTA League Grievance Updates for 2026
The 2026 USTA League Regulations have officially been released. Last week, we explored changes to the NTRP ratings appeal process for players who compete atRead More
Split Squat Cable Row
This week’s featured training technique once again comes from the Netflix docuseries Carlos Alcaraz: My Way. In addition to inside access to the up-and-coming player, theRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: May 26, 2025
Big-money renovations, luxury sponsorships, legal showdowns, and cultural shifts. The top tennis stories you might have missed as Roland-Garros gets underway. Tennis wants its spectatorsRead More
1 responseRoland-Garros Culinary Adventures from Afar
One of my favorite ways to celebrate iconic tennis events is to “eat the tournament” by attempting to duplicate the food and flavors offered toRead More
1 responseRoland-Garros or French Open?
Starting tomorrow and for the next two weeks, the tennis world turns its attention to Paris for one of the year’s four major tennis tournaments.Read More
Watching/Streaming Roland-Garros
I was in junior high when cable television was first installed in my neighborhood. That is a milestone that is a testament to the factRead More
The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay
I first wrote about Christopher Clarey when reviewing The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer. At the time, I blandly notedRead More
1 responseWhat Problem is Solved by the New USTA League Rule on Appealed Ratings
Last Wednesday, I closed my weekly “Tennis Rules” post with a pledge to continue exploring the new rules limiting NTRP Appeals in the USTA LeagueRead More
Slide Board for Clay Court Mobility
Maria Sharapova once famously described her clay court mobility as a “cow on ice.” My own footwork on clay is not nearly that graceful. A few years ago one of my doubles partners who is a clay court specialist recommended