Swiping Left… On USTA Tournament Draws
This weekend, I am writing about things that don’t work as well as they should. In general, poor technical implementation makes my head hurt. WhenRead More
1 responseBreak Point Season 2
This week, Netflix announced that the tennis docuseries “Break Point” would not be renewed for a third season. It was a stark reminder that myRead More
1 responseUSTA Tournament Suspension Point Updates
I frequently observe that suspension points for USTA Adult tournament play are somewhat less common than for USTA League play. However, it is also importantRead More
Back Draws in Default
Last month, I played in the Level 1 National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships in Houston. This year, the tournament used a slightly different drawRead More
1 responseA Local League Default Saga
For anyone who is new here, I really don’t like defaults in tennis. Whether it occurs in USTA League or tournaments, every scheduled match thatRead More
The Outsider: A Memoir
Jimmy Connors is an American tennis player who held the #1 ATP ranking for 268 weeks. That includes a 160-week streak from 1974 to 1977.Read More
The Reverse Wood Chop
Once upon a time, I had the bright idea to write about the tennis training techniques glimpsed in the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” This hasRead More
Tennis News: March 11, 2024
Halep gets an unexpected reversal of her suspension as Rublev also wins an appeal of his recent controversial suspension, a wholesome tennis moment not toRead More
Contest: The Best Practice in this Photo
The final contest for this weekend is an easy one. There is a facility best practice in this photo that I wish every site wouldRead More
4 responsesContest: 3 Best Practices of Tournament Administration
The National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships is a shining example of excellence in tournament organization. This Level 1 tournament is extremely popular with theRead More
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