Courting Triumph: Virginia Wade
As the grass court season heads to the All England Club, it is the perfect time to read a memoir by one of the greatRead More
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Last weekend, I encountered a rules situation that was completely new to me during a USTA League Combo tournament match. My partner and I wonRead More
1 responseSquats on a Bosu Ball
The Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari is a fitness maniac who was featured in S1 E3 of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” I am inRead More
To Promote and Develop the Growth of Tennis
Several factors prompted me to write about the tennis ecosystem this weekend. My recent posts discussing the potential merits of eliminating the Tournament-exclusive NTRP ratingRead More
Tennis… Coloring Books
Earlier this week, I decided that I wanted to mail a coloring book as a small gift to a 3-year-old girl. It would be off-brandRead More
Miyu Kato Loses French Open Appeal… But Why?
Miyu Kato has told several media sources that her appeal of the events described in “The Miyu Kato Disqualification Saga” was unsuccessful. Consequently, Kato’s women’sRead More
Maria Sakkari and… The Ab Roller
I distinctly remember the first time I saw Maria Sakkari play a tennis match. While it was apparent that she was possibly on the vergeRead More
Tennis News: June 19, 2023
What might be next for the next Saudi Sports Bet is terrifying. Break Point provides a rare opportunity to turn back the clock on Sabalenka’sRead More
The T Rating and Dynamic Disqualification
The USTA League Regulations introduces the different types of NTRP Ratings with a simple sentence: “Each NTRP Level is followed by a letter indicating theRead More
A Case for Ditching the “T”
A player with a “C” next to their NTRP rating has completed enough USTA League matches for the computer to calculate a high-confidence rating. PlayersRead More
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