Fearless: Finding the Power to Thrive (Jelena Dokic)
Last week, I concluded my review of Jelena Dokic’s first book, Unbreakable, by observing that it felt like an unfinished story. Given the abuse she enduredRead More
Ball Kids to Serve Towels to Players Again
The ATP Tour is set to reintroduce a rule that allows ball persons to hand towels to players during matches starting as soon as thisRead More
Rotational Torso Rotation with a Throw
Aryna Sabalenka is known for her raw power and aggressive ball striking on the WTA tour. When watching her play, it is apparent that herRead More
Tennis News: July 15, 2024
Novak Djokovic makes yet another PR unforced error. A chat with Wimbledon’s boss, and the artistry of Wimbledon’s groundskeeping. Why the slice is so effectiveRead More
Another Contest… and Rain, Rain, Go Away
It rained a lot during the Wimbledon Championships this year. While that frustratingly occurred on the days when my schedule permitted watching a lot ofRead More
12 responsesThe Joy of Tennis Multi-Cast
ESPN/ABC holds the television broadcast rights for the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. The switch from the Tennis Channel to the alternate service has once again inspiredRead More
1 responseWimbledon and Wine
During a Wimbledon first-round match this year between Harriet Dart and Zhuoxuan Bai, the umpire had to temporarily stop play to direct a ball personRead More
2 responsesUnbreakable: Jelena Dokic
Jelena Dokic is a retired professional tennis player who played successfully despite a tumultuous personal life off the court. She made a significant impact inRead More
A Swing and a Miss for Madison Keys
I feel compelled to note that I am not scouring the internet for clips of umpires missing calls. However, missed calls are the ones that tend to be captured and posted to YouTube, so that is generally what turns up in searches. Additionally, missed calls are usually great backdrops for more extensive discussions about the nuances of the rules. They are also fabulously entertaining.
1 responseLegs-Up-the-Wall: Take This Lying Down
Today’s tennis training technique is new to me. During Season 2, Episode 1 of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point,” Aryna Sabalenka is shown lying downRead More