Rohan Bopanna is a Good Sport… and a Gap in the Rules
Tennis had a feel-good moment of sportsmanship during the US Open Men’s Doubles final this year. Down 2-4 in the deciding set, Matthew Ebden hitRead More
2 responsesTake Two or Not Take Two: That is the Question
Yesterday, we discussed the principles underpinning situations when a server should be granted a second first serve after they have already delivered a fault. “TheRead More
“Take Two” and The Code
By far, the most common question I receive when people learn that I write a rules-centric tennis blog seeks guidance on when two serves shouldRead More
The Foundations of “Take Two”
Tennis is full of cultural norms that aren’t a part of the official rules. After I wrote a series in May on the subtle etiquetteRead More
1 responseQueen of the Court: The Many Lives of Tennis Legend Alice Marble
Alice Marble was a prominent American tennis player who competed during the 1930s and 1940s. She left an indelible mark on the sport’s history. UsingRead More
1 responseTiafoe’s Davis Cup Meltdown
Last week, the United States was unceremoniously dumped out of Davis Cup competition for 2023. The US squad failed to finish in the top twoRead More
5 responsesFloat Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, Maria Sakkari quickly returned to the screen during S1 E3 of theRead More
Tennis News: September 18, 2023
The return of the WTA tour to China reminds us that Peng Shuai’s well-being is still in question. Simona Halep has been suspended for fourRead More
The Magnanimous “Take Two”
Our final tennis “dad joke” to round out the weekend is magnanimously awarding an opponent two serves before they have even hit a first serve.Read More
Tennis Dad Jokes: Intentional Whiff
In honor of the Trophy Husband’s birthday, the theme for this weekend’s post is tennis “Dad Jokes.” This series was also inspired by Hseih Su-Wei,Read More