Wimbledon Towels: Better Late Than Never
Wimbledon is wrapping up today, and once again I find myself playing catch-up on the traditions I usually highlight at the start of each fortnight.Read More
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Last year, I reminded everyone to gather their ingredients before Wimbledon began. That public service announcement was made because the Wimbledon tennis viewing experience is greatly enhancedRead More
The Pimm’s Cup Tradition: Better Late Than Never
Every year, just before Wimbledon rolls around, I typically preview many of the tournament’s greatest traditions. Unfortunately, the current fortnight snuck up on me andRead More
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
Over the past few months, a few people have told me that some of my personal viewpoints sound like they are pulled straight from “Outlive:Read More
1 responseSelf-Rating Criteria: Lost in Translation
Last Wednesday, I wrote about the pitfalls of the USTA self-rating system and how high school tennis experience, as specified in the guidelines, doesn’t alwaysRead More
The Bench Press: A Foundational Strength Move for Tennis Players
This week’s featured training exercise once again comes from the Carlos Alcaraz: My Way docuseries. It features a foundational movement that elite players like Alcaraz incorporate intoRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: July 7, 2025
A new rivalry that transforms tennis, robotic innovations, pasta with strawberries, and personal comebacks. Tennis news from the past week. Why the Sincaraz Era IsRead More
The Spend Out Attitude Adjustment
This month’s Happiness Project theme—money—has already brought me face-to-face with some interesting aspects of how we think about spending. In the first post, I wrestledRead More
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Throughout 2025, I’ve been working on a monthly series inspired by Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, a book that explores how intentional actions can incrementallyRead More
1 responseCan You Buy Happiness? (The Happiness Project)
Throughout 2025, I launched a monthly exploration of how small, intentional choices can lead to a more joyful life, both on and off the court.Read More
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