Taking Care of the Tennis Ecosystem
In the biological world, ecosystems are dynamic and interconnected communities of plants, animals, and microorganisms. They coexist and interact, shaping the balance and health ofRead More
1 responseTennis… Coloring Books
Earlier this week, I decided that I wanted to mail a coloring book as a small gift to a 3-year-old girl. It would be off-brandRead More
Miyu Kato Loses French Open Appeal… But Why?
Miyu Kato has told several media sources that her appeal of the events described in “The Miyu Kato Disqualification Saga” was unsuccessful. Consequently, Kato’s women’sRead More
Maria Sakkari and… The Ab Roller
I distinctly remember the first time I saw Maria Sakkari play a tennis match. While it was apparent that she was possibly on the vergeRead More
Tennis News: June 19, 2023
What might be next for the next Saudi Sports Bet is terrifying. Break Point provides a rare opportunity to turn back the clock on Sabalenka’sRead More
A Lot to Unpack Here
Today I am pulling the curtain back a little bit to go behind the scenes of this blog. Rather than writing about tennis, this postRead More
1 responseThe T Rating and Dynamic Disqualification
The USTA League Regulations introduces the different types of NTRP Ratings with a simple sentence: “Each NTRP Level is followed by a letter indicating theRead More
A Case for Ditching the “T”
A player with a “C” next to their NTRP rating has completed enough USTA League matches for the computer to calculate a high-confidence rating. PlayersRead More
1 responseMy Take on the Town & Country Tennis Book List
Emily Burack, a writer for Town & Country who covers entertainment and culture for the magazine, recently produced a recommended reading list of 20 tennis-relatedRead More
1 responseA Cramp in the Grand Slam Rulebook
An unusual rules scenario arose during last weekend’s French Open semi-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Early on in the third set, AlcarazRead More