I’ve been thinking about the US Open this year and one line that I read that stands out to me in relationb to the event being unlikely to be played without fans. The USTA said that such a move was “not in the spirit of the celebration of the event.” As an American, a tennis…
Ever since its addition to the tennis world in 2017, the Laver Cup has been one of the most entertaining events on the calendar. Attracting most of the top players in the world, including Roger Federer, Nick Kyrgios, and Rafael Nadal, the tournament provides a unique team atmosphere that’s rarely been mimicked before in…
There are a lot of reasons why players do not come in to the net these days, including the speed of the shots and the technology that has enabled the top pros, and recreational players, to hit incredible spin with a lot of pace. But lastly and probably most importantly, is the fact that…
We can’t let the cure be worse than the problem itself, and no, I’m not talking about sheltering-at home. With so many tennis pros unable to instruct live, many have turned to making “instructional videos”. And while they give information, many are devoid of valuable insight and wisdom. In my anecdotal study of 10…
The USTA is hopeful to start the US Open in late August with business as usual with a “decision coming in June”, explained Mike Dowse USTA Chief of Operations. Dowse went on to say: “The driving factor will be the health and well-being of the players, the fans and our staff.” Dowse added, “it is…
The USTA today announced a comprehensive suite of programs to support the tennis industry, which is battling the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement is the second phase of ongoing efforts that the USTA is developing in concert with the American tennis industry. The overarching goal of these efforts is to provide…
A game, all over social media, in which we hypothetically choose to quarantine in a house from a list of well-known people is helping us pass the time. Tennis has one with six houses, with each one having five random US Open champions. So should tennis players Rejoice? I’m not so sure. This one is…
I read an article yesterday from a “trauma psychologist” complaining about how social media blogs which “urge self-improvement during this time place an unnecessary burden on people making them feel guilty.” I don’t know about you, but my introspective emotions are my choice, no one causes me to feel the way I do; definitely not social media. Sure, it’s…
A lot of truth is being revealed during this shutdown and shelter-at-home orders. Some are truths about others. Which leaders, whether individuals or organizations both in and out of tennis, really care about our well-being? Who is stepping up with real effort, and who is just passing information along and then stalking a claim like…
A lot of tennis professionals are doing video tips on Facebook and other social media sites these days. I recently saw several video tips from Tom Gullikson, who I know from my coaching days on the ATP Tour. Tom was a great player, winning the 1984 French Open Mixed Doubles title along with Manuela…