Big Points, Same Standards: The Code Principle 10
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
The Score Does Not Change the Standard: Principle 10 of The Code
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
From Geometry to Doubles Dynamics: The Evolution of Principle 9
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1 responseThe Code, Principle 9: When Partners See It Differently
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
The Code, Principle 9: When Partners See It Differently
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4 responsesThe 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