My Very Bitter Warmup Story
As soon as I found out that the Jelena Ostapenko/Taylor Townsend incident at the US Open included controversy over the warmup, I knew the timeRead More
I’m Just Getting Warmed Up
This weekend is all about the curious and bizarre ritual of the cooperative tennis warmup. This topic finally rose to the top of my queueRead More
The Happiness Project: Leveraging Technology in Tennis
This weekend’s final topic in the (Tennis) Happiness Project is on mastering a new technology in pursuit of your passions. Like every other post in this series,Read More
2 responsesThe Happiness Project: Read a Book, Maybe Even One About Tennis
Reading and tennis might not seem like natural partners, but I’m convinced that the two are deeply connected. As we continue to explore ideas inspiredRead More
The Happiness Project: Pursuing Passion
Passion is one of those concepts that shows up in nearly every discussion about happiness. Conventional wisdom holds that people who have a clear passionRead More
The Hidden Labor of Tennis: The Importance of Volunteers
Labor Day is about honoring the work that so often goes unseen. In tennis, there may be no greater example than the vast army ofRead More
The Hidden Labor of Tennis Instigators
Labor Day is about honoring the work that often goes unseen. In tennis, one of the most overlooked tasks performed on behalf of the sportRead More
3 responsesThe Hidden Labor of Tennis: Thanking Those Who Build Our Courts
In the United States, Labor Day is traditionally a time to celebrate the people whose work forms the backbone of our daily lives. In tennis,Read More
Variety: The Signature Dining Experience of the US Open
In my own perfect world, every Grand Slam tournament would have its own signature food. For example, Wimbledon has strawberries and cream, while Roland GarrosRead More
Move Over Honey Deuce: The Watermelon Slice Steals the Show
The US Open is famous for the Honey Deuce, but this year, a new cocktail has joined the lineup: the Watermelon Slice. According to the pressRead More
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