When Does a Player Turn 18 for USTA League Purposes?
The USTA has made a seemingly minor revision to the 18+ age eligibility rules for USTA League play in 2026. However, analysis of the updateRead More
4 responsesUSTA League Grievance Updates for 2026
The 2026 USTA League Regulations have officially been released. Last week, we explored changes to the NTRP ratings appeal process for players who compete atRead More
What Problem is Solved by the New USTA League Rule on Appealed Ratings
Last Wednesday, I closed my weekly “Tennis Rules” post with a pledge to continue exploring the new rules limiting NTRP Appeals in the USTA LeagueRead More
An Unappealing New USTA League Rule for 2026, Effectively Starting Now
The 2026 USTA League Regulations have officially been released. The updates include a few non-trivial changes for the upcoming year. We will spend the nextRead More
3 responsesShould There Be a Rule Against This?
Once upon a time, when my daughter was a very young junior, our neighborhood tennis court was frequently occupied by a soccer coach giving privateRead More
1 responseFake News and a “New” Tennis Rule
A few days ago, one of my friends sent me a link to an Instagram Reel from a USPTA certified coach claiming that the USTARead More
The Final Tiebreaker
Last Wednesday, I wrote about substantive changes to the coaching rules recently released in the 2025 edition of the USTA’s Friend at Court. This week,Read More
The 2025 USTA Friend at Court
The USTA recently released the 2025 edition of the Friend at Court. As the official rulebook that governs how the sport is played across theRead More
3 responsesThe 2025 ITF Rules of Tennis
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the sole governing body with authority over tennis. As the sport’s global administrator, the ITF ensures consistency and integrityRead More
A Ratings Expiration Edge Case
An edge case is a scenario that occurs at the extreme boundaries of a system’s expected operation. It usually involves unusual inputs or conditions that test limitsRead More