Time to Rally: Set Phasers To Stun

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Long Island is reopening and, hopefully, New York City will not be far behind.

Outdoor tennis is permitted, but it might be singles only?

Or perhaps not?

You could ask the experts, but that will only add to your confusion because these days everyone claims to be an expert. 

Where does that leave the reopening of indoor tennis?

Your guess is as good as the experts, but here is what is certain: right now, when it comes to outdoor tennis, it’s not a good idea to act like an airline passenger with a group four boarding pass trying to board with group two. 

Just because we might be able to “get away” with playing doubles doesn’t mean we should press our luck, because confusion and anarchy are not our friends.

The simple fact that needs to shine through is that tennis players are highly reasonable and responsible people, and since indoor tennis can and will be one of the safest activities, it should reopen immediately. 

 

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