Tennis Beyond the Headlines: February 23, 2026
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
Sponsorship, Tradition, Logos, and Sleeves
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
1 responseWhen the System Rewards Losing: The NBA Tanking Debate and Tennis’s NTRP Dilemma
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
The Difference Between Gaining an Edge and Crossing a Line
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
Althea Gibson Books: 4 Essential Reads on a Tennis Legend
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
99% Out Is 100% Good
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
Can a Balloon Help Your Reaction Time
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
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: February 16, 2026
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
2 responsesGrievances as Data: Rethinking the USTA League Feedback Loop
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
Post-Mortems, Process, and the Reluctance to Change
In the wake of failure, organizations often conduct post-mortems, after-action reviews, or hot washes. The terminology varies across domains, but the objective remains consistent. GatherRead More