The Code, Principle 9: Who Gets to Make the Call in Doubles?
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. This week, we remain in the midst ofRead More
When “Let’s Play a Let” Isn’t Actually Fair
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. We remain in the midst of a sequentialRead More
Tennis Has No Replay for Doubt
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. After spending the past several weeks reviewing updatesRead More
Court Monitors and the Safe Play Requirement
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was released last month. As is typically the case, the updates are modest, and the core rules of tennis remain largelyRead More
Red, Orange, and Green Ball Tennis Expands to Para-Standing
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was released earlier this month. As is typically the case, the updates are modest, and the core rules of tennis remainRead More
The USTA Has Updated Its Anti-Doping Language
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was released earlier this month. As is typically the case, the updates are modest, and the core rules of tennis remainRead More
Electronic Line Calling in Player-Officiated Matches
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was released earlier this month. As is typically the case, the updates are modest, and the core rules of tennis remainRead More
Who Has the Final Call? Electronic Overrules and the Officiating Hierarchy
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was released earlier this month. As is typically the case, the updates are modest, and the core rules of tennis remainRead More
Electronic Line Calling is Here (At Least in the Rules)
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was released earlier this month. As is typically the case, the updates are modest, and the core rules of tennis remainRead More
The 2026 USTA’s Friend at Court is Out… and a Foot Fault!
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was finally released this week. As is usually the case, there are a few updates, but they are all relativelyRead More
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