Rules Redux, a City Championship, and Another Under-The-Radar Contest
A couple of Wednesdays ago, my weekly tennis rules post centered around an unusual situation that arose in a match between Madison Keys and LeylahRead More
Wimbledon’s Rain Signalling System
It can be frustrating whenever rain disrupts play during the early to mid-rounds at Wimbledon. However, as observed last weekend, I find beauty and joyRead More
1 responseThe Story of the Fiend at Court Logo
Following the death of NBA legend Jerry West a few weeks ago, the news was full of stories about how he was the unacknowledged silhouetteRead More
Another Contest… and Rain, Rain, Go Away
It rained a lot during the Wimbledon Championships this year. While that frustratingly occurred on the days when my schedule permitted watching a lot ofRead More
12 responsesThe Joy of Tennis Multi-Cast
ESPN/ABC holds the television broadcast rights for the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. The switch from the Tennis Channel to the alternate service has once again inspiredRead More
1 responseWimbledon and Wine
During a Wimbledon first-round match this year between Harriet Dart and Zhuoxuan Bai, the umpire had to temporarily stop play to direct a ball personRead More
2 responsesPrototyping to Improve Tennis Quality of Life
Tennis is supposed to be fun. Unfortunately, the pursuit of on-court performance and other engagement experiences can sometimes diminish overall enjoyment. When the complex andRead More
1 responsePrototyping to Inform Major Life Decisions
It’s a paradox that the two major schools of thought typically recommended for making big life decisions are polar opposites. The first theory is thatRead More
The Concept of Prototyping
Throughout 2024, I am dedicating the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More
Coronation Chicken: On the Menu At Wimbledon
I am expanding my personal Wimbledon traditions this year by exploring the culinary offerings at the tournament beyond the Pimm’s Cup and Strawberries and Cream.Read More