Video Review… Not Up
The US Open is experimenting with a new procedure for video review at this year’s tournament. In the “that was awkward” department, the initial useRead More
Tire Flips
The reign of tennis fitness terror waged on this blog over the past few months is coming to a close. The week after Maria SakkariRead More
Tennis News: September 4, 2023
Why the US Open should be on every fan’s sporting event “Bucket List.” The Grand Slam celebrates much more than tennis. Missing John McEnroe? TheRead More
2 responsesFirst Mover Advantage
To wrap up this weekend’s series of posts about “Looking Beyond the Net,” I am sharing a curious phenomenon I have noticed in recreational leagueRead More
Seeing Past the Tip of Your Nose
Yesterday’s post described how the best players in Adult Senior tennis can see past the net to evaluate their opponents’ tactical strengths and weaknesses. Today’sRead More
Looking Beyond the Net
Last December, I wrote a series of posts highlighting the “12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis Players.” Throughout 2023, the first weekend of every monthRead More
1 responseThe Goddess and the American Girl
Long before Chris Everet and Martina Navratilova brought rivalry to women’s tennis, there was Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills. Despite the fact that the earlyRead More
Service Shot Clock
This week, there was significant controversy in the first-round match between Coco Gauff and Laura Siegemund at the US Open. A dispute over the serviceRead More
2 responsesPounding Sand with Tuck Jumps
The tuck jump is a full-body exercise that is great for developing cardio fitness. It also works the hamstrings, quads, glutes, calves, and the coreRead More
Tennis News: August 28, 2023
Inside scoop behind the scenes of the US Open is the dominant theme this week. Isner announces his retirement from the sport. The tennis popRead More