Contest: The Best Practice in this Photo
The final contest for this weekend is an easy one. There is a facility best practice in this photo that I wish every site wouldRead More
4 responsesContest: 3 Best Practices of Tournament Administration
The National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships is a shining example of excellence in tournament organization. This Level 1 tournament is extremely popular with theRead More
7 responsesContest: Why is there a tennis ball in my sewing kit?
This photo is not staged. I keep a tennis ball in my sewing kit at all times. Unlike the used tennis balls that ubiquitously clutterRead More
14 responsesCorrecting Errors: Starting the Second Set on the Wrong Side
Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. In fact, it happened to me during a Singles match at the Level 1 National Senior Women’s ClayRead More
1 responseA Phantom Let, a Late Call, and a Breakdown of Sportsmanship
A couple of interesting rules scenarios arose in the WTA 1000 event in Dubai last week. A common thread runs through a phantom let call,Read More
2 responsesOns Jabeur Kicks Butt
Shortly before taking the court for the Women’s Singles Finals at Wimbledon in 2022, Ons Jabeur was shown on the Netflix docuseries ‘Break Point’ performingRead More
Tennis News: February 26, 2024
Coco Gauff gets another accolade. The Grand Slam push to reorganize professional tennis has hit a snag. James Blake is fined for breaching tennis sponsorshipRead More
A High-Tech Solution for Public Park Courts
Brian Vahaly, the USTA National First Vice President, shared a great idea during his keynote talk at the USTA Texas Annual Meeting earlier this month.Read More
The Exclusionary Structure of USTA League
Last month at the USTA Texas Annual Meeting, I was exposed to an idea that created a seismic shift in my perspective. Once upon aRead More
2 responsesArthur Ashe On Tennis: Strokes, Strategy, Traditions, Players, Psychology, and Wisdom
Arthur Ashe was a pivotal figure in the world of tennis. His legacy in the sport transcended the court through his activism and social justice.Read More