The Joy of Public Park Courts
I am fortunate to live near a public park with several high-quality tennis courts. Additionally, the local Parks and Rec department does an excellent jobRead More
Books Coming in 2024 (and Beyond)
It looks like 2024 will be a relatively light year for new tennis books that excite me. I also plan on looping back to someRead More
Lawn Tennis Hints to Beginners (1887)
S.C.F. Peile’s ‘Lawn Tennis as a Game of Skill’ was one of the earliest comprehensive books about the new sport. Originally written for a BritishRead More
Tennis News: December 18, 2023
Cheating in college tennis is a rampant problem. Simona Halep splits with Patrick Mouratoglou, which likely portends a shift in defense strategy for the upcomingRead More
Sticker Life and Tennis
Another moment that sparked joy for me this year was being handed a couple of stickers while I was at Intersectionals last month. One cameRead More
A Fiend at Court Moment at DEF CON
To close out 2023, the weekend “Unplugged” series will revolve around some of my favorite happenings from the previous year. In fact, this thread mayRead More
1 responseTennis News: December 11, 2023
It is another lively week for tennis news full of leadership topics, year-end retrospectives, and a tennis professional signing on with OnlyFans. Jessica Pegula featuredRead More
A Legitimate National Championship
Last month, I was honored to attend Intersectionals as a non-rostered captain of the 55 and over team for USTA Texas. The number of playersRead More
7 responsesTennis Rule Changes in 1887
I am having a ridiculously good time combing through the New York Times “TimesMachine” to find articles from the archives that shed light on theRead More
1 responseTennis News: December 4, 2023
A rumored Grand Slam “premier tour” is the lead story in an unusually lively week of tennis news. It may be the professional “off-season,” butRead More
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