Happy Father’s Day, A Personal Update, and We’re Still Battling
It has become something of a tradition for me to write about the Trophy Husband on Father’s Day. Over the years, those posts have typicallyRead More
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To round out this Father’s Day weekend, we are revisiting a couple of classic tennis dad jokes. These groaners make regular appearances on courts everywhere,Read More
Tennis Dad Jokes: The Intentional Whiff
During the 2023 US Open, I was astonished to see Hsieh Su-Wei commit an egregious dad joke during her semifinal women’s doubles match. My definitionRead More
A Personal Update
A little over four weeks ago, the Trophy Husband went to a doctor because he was experiencing memory and speech issues. What we originally fearedRead More
15 responsesThe Game of “Drop” in Tennis
A game that sharpens touch and control for tennis. Even the pros use it as a fun and effective drill for staying sharp, focused, and relaxed.
Tennis Side Games (Edgeball)
Some of the play at the 2025 Internazionali BNL d’Italia was delayed by rain, which halted live match play for extended stretches. With no indoorRead More
Roland-Garros Culinary Adventures from Afar
One of my favorite ways to celebrate iconic tennis events is to “eat the tournament” by attempting to duplicate the food and flavors offered toRead More
1 responseRoland-Garros or French Open?
Starting tomorrow and for the next two weeks, the tennis world turns its attention to Paris for one of the year’s four major tennis tournaments.Read More
Watching/Streaming Roland-Garros
I was in junior high when cable television was first installed in my neighborhood. That is a milestone that is a testament to the factRead More
Rethinking Electronic Line Calling on Clay
As it turns out, I am one of those engineers who loves technology. Consequently, it is no surprise that I also embrace it in tennis.Read More
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