What Musicians and Tennis Players Have in Common
What Musicians and Tennis Players Have in Common And Why “Perfect Practice” Can Get in the Way At first glance, musicians and tennis players might seem worlds apart. But in […]
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Next Gen: Michael Zheng’s Long View
Next Gen: Michael Zheng’s Long View We wrote earlier about Michael Zheng, the Columbia psychology major who achieved something genuinely rare in college tennis—winning the NCAA singles championship twice in […]
The Role of Variable Resistance Training
The Role of Variable Resistance Training In competitive tennis, physical conditioning is as important as technical skill. Strength training, and in particular Variable Resistance Training (VRT), offers a practical and […]
The Art of Shifting Gears
The Art of Shifting Gears At the recent Seaside Championships, we watched a wave of up-and-coming players hammering groundstrokes from the baseline—both in practice and match play. But amidst all […]
What Clancy Taught Me About Character—in Life and in Tennis
What Clancy Taught Me About Character—in Life and in Tennis My favourite dog—Clancy, Richard Glover’s beloved kelpie—died this week. It’s a very sad loss. But in remembering Clancy in a […]
Jordan Smith Wins the AO’s One-Point Slam — You Honestly Couldn’t Make This Up
Jordan Smith Wins the AO’s One-Point Slam — You Honestly Couldn’t Make This Up If tennis ever needed proof that it still knows how to surprise itself, Wednesday night in […]
Deniz & Isaac Step Onto the Big Stage at the AO!
Deniz & Isaac Step Onto the Big Stage at the AO! Big news from Melbourne Park! Today, two of our favourite people — Deniz and Isaac — took to the […]
Świątek’s Tipping Point
Świątek’s Tipping Point Evolution is messy, uncomfortable, and essential. I’m not an Iga fan. There’s no joy on the court when she plays — it’s war, a grim fight for […]
Lessons from the Ashes for Badge Team Selection
Lessons from the Ashes for Badge Team Selection In the aftermath of the 2025–26 Ashes, one truth emerged more clearly than any statistical standout: while stars like Starc, Head, and […]
The Three Phases of Your Serve: Why What Worked Then Will Fail You Later
The Three Phases of Your Serve: Why What Worked Then Will Fail You Later Why the Serve Evolves—and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve The serve is the most […]
Heat Safety: Understanding Heat Risks
Heat Safety: Understanding Heat Risks Competing in the heat isn’t just physically taxing — it directly affects performance, mental clarity, and long-term health. For tennis players enduring long matches or […]
Pro Tennis Under the Spotlight
Pro Tennis Under the Spotlight Every January, tennis opens its season with a fireworks display of headlines: record-breaking prize money, massive global viewership, tennis excellence at its peak. This year, […]
How Long Does It Take to Get Fit Again?
How Long Does It Take to Get Fit Again? When it comes to fitness, the old saying rings true: use it or lose it. That reality hit home when I […]
Burnout & Growing Professionalization of Youth Tennis
Burnout & Growing Professionalization of Youth Tennis When the Dream Becomes a Drain An interesting article in the New York Times recently highlighted the growing professionalization of youth sports. While […]
The Nocebo Effect
The Nocebo Effect How Negative Expectations Undermine Tennis Performance In our recent column on the Doom Loop — where injury and mental health create a self-sustaining decline — we touched […]
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