Dwight Davis: The Man and the Cup
Dwight F. Davis was an American tennis player and politician best known for creating the Davis Cup. He was the first to recognize that anRead More
Theragun Mini and a Mystery
I am surprised at how far it was into the new Netflix docuseries “Break Point” before a portable percussive massager first appeared. Since so manyRead More
Can They Do That?
The 2023 Texas Adult Masters was severely impacted by rain. In fact, the majority of the divisions were not fully completed. On the tournament’s finalRead More
3 responsesThe Davis Cup: Celebrating 100 Years of International Tennis
International team competitions in tennis offer a thrilling showcase of national pride and competitive spirit. Theoretically, these tournaments unite the world’s top tennis players toRead More
Complaining about the Balls in Tennis
From the earliest days of organized lawn tennis, there was controversy over the ball used for the sport. One of the first orders of businessRead More
Finding Balance in Tennis Training
Hitting effective tennis strokes requires getting to the ball with both balance and stability. Developing strength in the feet and lower ankles is the keyRead More
Love the Game
Last December, I wrote a series of posts highlighting the “12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis Players.” Throughout 2023, the first weekend of every monthRead More
Untold: Breaking Point
American tennis player Mardy Fish was featured in an episode of the “Untold” Netflix docuseries that originally aired on September 7, 2021. This series pullsRead More
Manufactured Controversy: Medvedev Strikes Fan with Ball
Last week at the Vienna Open, Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev was steamrolling Frenchman Arthur Fils in the opening round. Down 5-1 in the secondRead More
Medicine Ball Vertical Wood Chops
The new Netflix series “Break Point” provides brief glimpses of how professional tennis players train and get ready for big tournament matches. Consequently, it isRead More