Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 16, 2024
USTA senior players shine on the global stage. The US Open to undergo a leadership transitions. The top tennis news this week was rounded outRead More
An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
USTA senior players shine on the global stage. The US Open to undergo a leadership transitions. The top tennis news this week was rounded outRead More
The USTA quietly unveiled a new mission statement earlier this year. Since that time, it has been steadily weaving its way more and more intoRead More
The USTA has an official definition for all the types of NTRP ratings for players, along with a single-letter abbreviation. However, these ratings also haveRead More
Once upon a time, I viewed myself as the type of person who would always accept my assigned NTRP rating without question or complaint. ItRead More
1 responseThe Newport Casino stands as a cornerstone of American tennis history and cultural heritage. From hosting the first U.S. National Singles Championship in 1881 toRead More
Over the past few Wednesdays, we have been examining USTA rules and regulations for tennis players who compete in more than one local league. SoRead More
A couple of weekends ago I played a practice match at a DFW area high school on a court that had obviously been in recent use as a tennis cardio circuit station. The description of the exercises to be performed were scrawled on the court with chalk. The station for 30 seconds of wall sits was nestled in the corner next to a cinderblock backboard.
This off-season finds tennis at the crossroads of controversy. The doping cases involving Iga Świątek and Jannik Sinner lead many to question the double standardRead More
In 2024, this side conducted a year-long project exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to enhance the tennis experience. This effort drew significant inspiration fromRead More
A life built around design-oriented thinking is a neverending journey that evolves as time unfolds. There’s no such thing as being “done” when designing yourRead More