The Pimm’s Cup Tradition: Better Late Than Never
Every year, just before Wimbledon rolls around, I typically preview many of the tournament’s greatest traditions. Unfortunately, the current fortnight snuck up on me andRead More
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
Over the past few months, a few people have told me that some of my personal viewpoints sound like they are pulled straight from “Outlive:Read More
1 responseSelf-Rating Criteria: Lost in Translation
Last Wednesday, I wrote about the pitfalls of the USTA self-rating system and how high school tennis experience, as specified in the guidelines, doesn’t alwaysRead More
The Bench Press: A Foundational Strength Move for Tennis Players
This week’s featured training exercise once again comes from the Carlos Alcaraz: My Way docuseries. It features a foundational movement that elite players like Alcaraz incorporate intoRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: July 7, 2025
A new rivalry that transforms tennis, robotic innovations, pasta with strawberries, and personal comebacks. Tennis news from the past week. Why the Sincaraz Era IsRead More
The Spend Out Attitude Adjustment
This month’s Happiness Project theme—money—has already brought me face-to-face with some interesting aspects of how we think about spending. In the first post, I wrestledRead More
1 responseSpend Out: This is why we have nice things
Throughout 2025, I’ve been working on a monthly series inspired by Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, a book that explores how intentional actions can incrementallyRead More
1 responseCan You Buy Happiness? (The Happiness Project)
Throughout 2025, I launched a monthly exploration of how small, intentional choices can lead to a more joyful life, both on and off the court.Read More
1 responseSix Books About Tennis’s Greatest Players (According to the Economist)
Earlier this week, I included a pointer to an article in The Economist in my Monday weekly news roundup. It was touted as a list ofRead More
Self-Rating Criteria: “Played High School Tennis”
Self-rating might be the most controversial topic in all of USTA League tennis. It’s one of those dark places where objectivity goes to die. PlayersRead More