An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
Paul Fein is a highly respected award-winning tennis writer, journalist, and author who has written extensively about the sport. He is known for his in-depthRead More
Conor Niland is a retired professional tennis player who spent most of his career competing on the Futures and Challenger circuits. He played a handfulRead More
I recently purchased a printed copy of “THE CODE” off eBay. This particular version from January 1995 confirmed my belief that the “unwritten rules ofRead More
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Most people think of Billie Jean King as the first true pioneer of women’s tennis, but she would be the first to tell you thatRead More
Last week, I concluded my review of Jelena Dokic’s first book, Unbreakable, by observing that it felt like an unfinished story. Given the abuse she enduredRead More
Jelena Dokic is a retired professional tennis player who played successfully despite a tumultuous personal life off the court. She made a significant impact inRead More
Managing pressure and stress is vital for tennis players at all levels. It impacts focus, physical performance, decision-making, consistency, mental toughness, competitive edge, and —Read More
The Winner by Teddy Wayne is one of the best tennis-themed “Beach read” books that I have read to date. Set in an idyllic, sun-soakedRead More
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Once again, I have been a victim of marketing. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Timothy Gallwey’s transformative tennis psychologyRead More
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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.