Naomi Osaka Netflix Documentary
In my review of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point” last week, I expressed sincere surprise that the show’s latest installment used Naomi Osaka as oneRead More
Court Monitors and Safe Play
Among the many best practices in evidence at the Level 1 Senior National Women’s Clay Court Championships is the use of Court Monitors for someRead More
Swiping Left… On USTA Tournament Draws
This weekend, I am writing about things that don’t work as well as they should. In general, poor technical implementation makes my head hurt. WhenRead More
1 responseBreak Point Season 2
This week, Netflix announced that the tennis docuseries “Break Point” would not be renewed for a third season. It was a stark reminder that myRead More
1 responseUSTA Tournament Suspension Point Updates
I frequently observe that suspension points for USTA Adult tournament play are somewhat less common than for USTA League play. However, it is also importantRead More
Back Draws in Default
Last month, I played in the Level 1 National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships in Houston. This year, the tournament used a slightly different drawRead More
1 responseA Local League Default Saga
For anyone who is new here, I really don’t like defaults in tennis. Whether it occurs in USTA League or tournaments, every scheduled match thatRead More
The Outsider: A Memoir
Jimmy Connors is an American tennis player who held the #1 ATP ranking for 268 weeks. That includes a 160-week streak from 1974 to 1977.Read More
The Reverse Wood Chop
Once upon a time, I had the bright idea to write about the tennis training techniques glimpsed in the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” This hasRead More
Tennis News: March 11, 2024
Halep gets an unexpected reversal of her suspension as Rublev also wins an appeal of his recent controversial suspension, a wholesome tennis moment not toRead More