The Winner: A Novel
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
1 responseThe Inner Game of Tennis turns 50
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
1 responseTranscendance: Alize Cornet
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.
Faults: Not All Are Forgiven
Memorial Day weekend marks the official launch of summer. Consequently, this is the perfect time to consider tennis books appropriate for the beach or otherRead More
Surrounded by Idiots: The Book on Sabalenka’s Nightstand
The book review for today starts with a confession. I’m a victim of clever marketing coupled with the appearance of a book on the NetflixRead More
The Truth About Tennis: The Definitive Guide for the Recreational Player
Greg Moran is a tennis coach with over 50 years of experience playing and teaching the sport. Earlier this year, he released a book thatRead More
2 responsesWinning Singles Strategy for Recreational Tennis Players
Gerry Donohue is a professional writer from Washington, D.C., and a self-avowed avid tennis player. He is not a teaching professional or a well-established competitiveRead More
1 responseWinning Doubles Strategy for Recreational Tennis Players
Gerry Donohue is a professional writer from Washington, D.C., and a self-avowed avid tennis player. He is not a teaching professional or a well-established competitiveRead More
The Game: My 40 Years in Tennis (Jack Kramer)
Jack Kramer was an iconic American Tennis player who made an even greater impact off the court. He is one of the most influential tennisRead More
Apples Never Fall (Streamed Miniseries)
Last May, I reviewed the novel “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty. I categorized it as a “Tennis Beach Book” as it is light, entertaining,Read More