Shank You Very Much
A couple of days ago, when writing “Delusions of Video Review in Tennis,” I realized it was high time to explore the vernacular term “shank.”Read More
The Racket: Conor Niland
Conor Niland is a retired professional tennis player who spent most of his career competing on the Futures and Challenger circuits. He played a handfulRead More
Delusions of Video Review in Tennis
A couple of weeks ago, in “Coco Gauff: Wrong versus Wronged,” I shared my opinion that a video review of the controversial point in theRead More
1 responseMultidirectional Lunges for Tennis
Cameron Norrie made a cameo appearance during Season 2 Episode 3 of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” He was briefly glimpsed performing multidirectional lunges shortlyRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: August 19, 2024
Every Monday, we bring true tennis fans the under-reported must-read stories that provide in-depth insight into the game. 2024 US Open celebrates the health andRead More
Vote! (With Your Remote)
Network coverage of professional tennis tournaments is incredibly frustrating to me. For most of the year, the Tennis Channel is the source of my ire.Read More
1 responseVicariously Enjoying the USTA Food and Wine Festival
In 2022, my post about “The USTA Food and Wine Festival” described how the organization intentionally constructed the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center asRead More
Overthinking the Honey Deuce: 2024
The opening rounds of the US Open are a little over a week away. That means it is time to gather barware and ingredients forRead More
THE CODE: 1995 Edition
I recently purchased a printed copy of “THE CODE” off eBay. This particular version from January 1995 confirmed my belief that the “unwritten rules ofRead More
1 responseMore Absurdity in NCAA and NIL Rules for Tennis
Last weekend, Matthew Forbes won the USTA Boys’ 18s National Championship in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Winning that title secured him a wild card directly into theRead More
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