Updates to the Point Penalty and Suspension Point System
The USTA has made updates to the Point Penalty and Suspension Point System for 2023. A series of these modifications were released in this year’sRead More
Draw Type Clarifications
When the USTA Friend at Court is updated each year, the editors provide a summary of substantive changes from the previous version. There were no updates inRead More
3 responsesThe End of an Era: 2023 USTA Friend at Court
As eagerly anticipated, the 2023 edition of the USTA Friend at Court has finally been released. Actually, “eagerly anticipated” might be a little bit ofRead More
4 responsesSniped by a Serve
When I was working my way through the “Player Loses Point” section of the ITF Rules of Tennis way back in May of 2020, IRead More
2 responsesRethinking Smartwatches
For the past few years, I have been playing tennis with the understanding that wearing a device that was capable of receiving communication was officiallyRead More
4 responsesThe 2023 ITF Rules of Tennis
Ever since New Year’s Day rolled around I have been eagerly anticipating the release of the 2023 ITF Rules of Tennis. As a blog that started withRead More
1 responseHang Onto Your Balls at the AO
In 2021 I wrote a blog post about the time when Andy Murray couldn’t keep his balls in his shorts. Last week at the AustralianRead More
The ITF Rules of Tennis (There’s an App)
When I started writing this blog, my perception was that the majority of USTA members are at best only vaguely aware of the existence ofRead More
Move-Up/Split-Up: Same As It Ever Was
Today’s post is about the final “update” to the USTA League Regulations for 2023. This change kicks off a tale of mystery and intrigue. ItRead More
The 2023 Grand Slam Rule Book
The majority of people experience the Rules of Tennis by watching the sport on television. There is actually a cascading series of rule books thatRead More