Tennis Friendship

Tennis Friendship

by | May 16, 2026 | Tennis Blog

My wife and I both play with friends. At least we call them friends. Most are acquaintances, some are strangers we meet at Round Robins or while competing at other clubs, and then there are friends. We laugh together, socialize, party, and genuinely enjoy each other’s...
Broken Body, Broken Game

Broken Body, Broken Game

by | Apr 26, 2026 | Tennis Blog

There are times during particularly intense matches when I feel my body is broken, not literally, but almost literally. That is, the joints hurt, the legs don’t want to move, the lungs are bursting, and the mind can’t think of a way to win. Pulled muscles, cramps, and...
Do Your Doubt Your Game?

Do Your Doubt Your Game?

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Tennis Blog

I have more doubts than certainties about my game, except the certainty of doubt. Having started the game late in life, my big challenge is to replace bad habits with good ones. It seems that all my past athletic activities create more problems than solutions; or...
What Delights You About Your Game?

What Delights You About Your Game?

by | Nov 17, 2025 | Tennis Blog

Winning feels very good, but there are other parts to my game that even exceed winning. For example, any time I hit a tennis ball my frame of mind changes and I am in a happy place. I love to practice. I enjoy analyzing strategy, technique, and execution to discover...
Do You Have What It Takes To Win?

Do You Have What It Takes To Win?

by | Jul 24, 2025 | Tennis Blog

What does it take to win in tennis? Here is what Maria Sakkari said: Sakkari was asked in her on-court interview after the match about the fire she showed throughout her two-hour, 35-minute victory against the red-hot Kudermetova. “Without fire you cannot win these...