So many times we find ourselves trying to fix one of our tennis strokes. It seems so complicated to find the solution that is right in front of our eyes, but we can’t see it because we are looking at the wrong direction. Some examples of this is footwork, the knees aren’t bent and…
In another confusing, contradictory article about local tennis, Newsday talked about how Long Island programs are concerned about losing funding if the US Open is canceled. The article goes on to say: “In April the USTA issued a comprehensive plan on how it intends to support the tennis community through the uncertainties of the pandemic and…
As this pandemic is receding in the local area, I have been going out more in my car as well as my road bike, and I can’t help but notice that many people are walking and jogging. It’s a great way to get in tennis shape and be ready for a full reopening, but here…
The headline on another confusing and ambiguous Newsday article on tennis says “US Open considers allowing limited number of fans.” As a reminder, the USTA had previously announced that “every option is on the table”, so I don’t know how that report of no news is newsworthy; but at least it’s consistent. What I am curious to…
We live in a highly-charged political world where politics injects itself into almost everything, including tennis. As a recreational activity or as a competitive outlet, tennis is tactical, technical and physical. It’s not political and that’s what I love about the sport. In its purest form, it’s about power, control, strength, speed, quickness, agility, endurance and tactics….
As outdoor tennis reopens in the local area and across the country, players are working themselves back in to shape after several months of sheltering at home. It’s not easy to work off months of rust, even for the fittest athletes. We could all use some encouragement, inspiration and leadership, and the USTA has tried…
The ATP has a “player’s relief fund” to financially help lower ranked players in need, and they are asking the top 100 ranked players to contribute. Dominic Thiem, the third-ranked player in the world, has made some anti-donation comments suggesting that he will not donate because these players “don’t do their best on the…
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…
The tennis world is considering playing major events behind closed doors. The top-ranked man in the world, Novak Djokovic, has explained that it’s not an ideal situation for players. In an interview with former French Open Champion, Gustavo Kuerten, Djokovic revealed: “I honestly don’t dream to play in front of empty stands”. He added…