Court Monitors and Safe Play
Among the many best practices in evidence at the Level 1 Senior National Women’s Clay Court Championships is the use of Court Monitors for someRead More
USTA Tournament Suspension Point Updates
I frequently observe that suspension points for USTA Adult tournament play are somewhat less common than for USTA League play. However, it is also importantRead More
More Data on USTA League Defaults
When it comes to strategic initiatives, nothing makes me happier than a well-structured, data-based decision process. Organizations that use evidence to make smarter strategic choicesRead More
Tournament Chair, Committee, and Referee Consolidation
The 2024 edition of the USTA’s Friend at Court contains Regulation updates for conducting sanctioned tennis tournaments in the United States. I suspect that mostRead More
1 responseCorrecting Errors: Starting the Second Set on the Wrong Side
Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. In fact, it happened to me during a Singles match at the Level 1 National Senior Women’s ClayRead More
1 responseA Phantom Let, a Late Call, and a Breakdown of Sportsmanship
A couple of interesting rules scenarios arose in the WTA 1000 event in Dubai last week. A common thread runs through a phantom let call,Read More
2 responsesNet Post Scoreboards in the Rules of Tennis
Last Wednesday, we explored a new ITF Case Decision regarding permanent fixtures attached to the net post. I springboarded off that topic to share howRead More
2 responsesThe 2024 USTA Friend at Court
Ever since the 2024 ITF Rules of Tennis was released, I have been watching for the corresponding update to the USTA Friend at Court. That isRead More
6 responsesTaking a Stand… When Serving in 1887
We are currently in the midst of a lengthy side quest exploring the rules of tennis in the late 1800s. This was shortly before theRead More
The 2024 ITF Rules of Tennis
Since New Year’s Day rolled around, I have eagerly anticipated the release of the 2024 ITF Rules of Tennis. As a blog that started with a rules-orientedRead More