A Tennis Picnic in the Park
This weekend, I am writing about things that brought me joy from the HTA/RBC Wealth Management Houston Open a few weeks ago. First up wasRead More
Transcendance: Alize Cornet
I have been an under the radar fan of Alize Cornet for a very long time. Her passion for tennis competition is always discernible by the expression on her face. Cornet is also currently on an amazing streak of longevity that seems to have escaped widespread attention by most of the tennis world. When Cornet steps onto the court at Roland Garros at the French Open next week, it will mark her 61st consecutive appearance at a Grand Slam. To underscore the achievement, she has appeared in every single Grand Slam draw for over 15 years.
A Case for Coman… Even for Singles
Over the Easter weekend, I played in the HTA/RBC Wealth Management Houston Open. As my opponent and I were handed the balls, the tournament deskRead More
4 responsesFaults: Not All Are Forgiven
Memorial Day weekend marks the official launch of summer. Consequently, this is the perfect time to consider tennis books appropriate for the beach or otherRead More
Standing Leg Abduction With Loop Resistance Bands
Aryna Sabalenka had quite a workout on the lawn at the Australian Open in 2023. In the first episode of Season 2 of the NetflixRead More
Tennis News: May 20, 2024
Serena Williams will host the ESPYS in July. The new “Dirtball Double” raises player concerns over the length of tournaments. The Tennis Channel introduces ‘Women’sRead More
Match Retirements and Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Earlier this year, a doubles team retired from a match at the Tom Fey Tri-Level National Invitational Championships. It was deemed to be an actRead More
1 responseReporting Misconduct at USTA League Championships
Believe it or not, we are very close to the end of a deep-dive exploration of the rules implications surrounding an incident that occurred earlierRead More
Surrounded by Idiots: The Book on Sabalenka’s Nightstand
The book review for today starts with a confession. I’m a victim of clever marketing coupled with the appearance of a book on the NetflixRead More
Applicability of the USTA League Suspension Point System
Last Sunday, I shared the observation that the USTA League Regulations do not assign authority for the assessment of suspension points in the same wayRead More