Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker
Earlier this month, Apple TV+ released a new documentary on Boris Becker. It is structured into two episodes. “Triumph” runs one hour and 37 minutes,Read More
3 responsesTennis News: April 17, 2023
China 1, WTA 0. The WTA will return to operations in China later this year. Iga Swiatek makes the TIME Magazine list of the topRead More
2 responsesHarriett Hulbert
Tennis lost one of its most ardent advocates last week. Harriett Hulbert passed away on April 6 at age 89. This post contains the announcementRead More
How Much is Enough? (Never Say Never)
I will compete in the NTRP National Championships in San Diego this weekend. That means that this morning is my last chance to grouse aboutRead More
3 responsesThe $1 Million Pickleball Slam
This might be a sign of the coming apocalypse. The viewership of the inaugural “Pickleball Slam” featuring tennis legends John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi,Read More
2 responsesSumo Squat Stretch at the AO in Break Point
This Tuesday’s training topic is a very deep cut in a couple of ways. At exactly the 10 minute mark into S1E2 in the newRead More
Tennis News: April 10, 2023
Circle your calendars for Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers this weekend. The ITF quietly returns to competition in China. Celebrating 50 years of the WTARead More
The Less Obvious Long Game
Competitive tennis players usually have a sharp understanding of the shots in their own arsenal. In fact, performing an inventory of strengths and weaknesses forRead More
1 responseLong-Term Planning: A Whole Match Strategy
There are many reasons that the National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships in Houston is the quintessential tournament experience. For example, a breakfast and lunchRead More
The Benefits of Long-Term Planning Horizons for Tennis
Last December, I wrote a series of posts that identified the “12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis Players.” Throughout 2023, I am taking a moreRead More