An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
Sometimes innovation is not about inventing something new, but rather about reimagining something familiar. I recently stumbled across a YouTube short of Novak Djokovic executingRead More
This week’s news roundup covers record U.S. participation, WTA schedule reform, Serena’s possible return, Alcaraz’s new racket, and other moves in the sport. Tennis participationRead More
I am rounding out the weekend by examining a rule that does not apply to recreational tennis players, but nevertheless impacts the sport. At theRead More
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This season, the NBA is facing one of the most visible examples of tanking in recent memory, with several teams effectively racing to the bottomRead More
This weekend’s “Unplugged” theme is rule-breaking. But instead of looking only at tennis, we are going to approach the subject from a few unexpected angles.Read More
There are certain figures in tennis history whose names mark a before-and-after. Althea Gibson is one of them. Before Gibson, the highest levels of AmericanRead More
Every Wednesday, this site delves into a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. We are currently in the midst ofRead More
Every Tuesday, this site examines a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week’s inspiration is a YouTube short featuring Aryna Sabalenka performingRead More
A slow news week leaves us deep diving rankings rules, Serena Williams’ eligibility, Federer’s Hall of Fame sellout, Indian Wells updates, and an epic pickleballRead More
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In May of last year, shortly after the 2026 USTA National League Regulations were released, I wrote a post about how I am always disheartenedRead More