Hank and Evert
The weather did and will play a big factor in this week’s tournament play … on Thursday, morning rain allowed only singles matches to be played … of the forecasted deluge for Sunday, has Saturday featuring all semifinal AND final matches. Continue reading
Some players don’t care to know anything about their upcoming opponents (usually the top players); but others – like me (and Brad Gilbert) – want to know as much as possible in order to plot a strategy of “X’s and O’s.” Continue reading
I had the pleasure of teaming up for a practice doubles match with Larry Turville and, while I played “up” and we won, Mr. T and I had a strategy disagreement! Continue reading
Clive
Under blue skies and comfortable temperatures today, there were singles matches and doubles semi’s and quarters. And my partner Noble Hendrix played all day long! Continue reading
Given the choice, would you rather play well and lose … or play poorly and win? Continue reading
Richard Emmert
To those who have written HUNDREDS of words defending the right of “Free Speech” and the ability to call “OUT” while talking to your doubles partner, we have (in my opinion) the final word. Continue reading
With Chip Travis & Jimmy Parker
On a sunny Florida Saturday, the NSMTA CAT III doubles tournament wrapped up with some incredible (and some predictable) finishes … Continue reading
Noble and me: Brothers in Biceps
Friday’s semifinal matches at the first 2019 tournament were formatted for a full three sets – if needed, and in several cases, they were needed! Continue reading
Hank and Evert
As we move into the semi-finals of the NSMTA doubles tournament, there are a great number of SW Florida senior tennis players in the mix … me included! Continue reading
Jimmy Parker
Today was the first day of the NSMTA CAT III doubles tournament, being played at Sanchez-Casal (aka Naples Bath and Tennis). Teamed for the first time with (James) Noble Hendrix, we unfortunately got placed in the four-team group with the #1 seeded team of Jimmy Parker (#1 in the USA and, I believe, #3 in the world) and Chip Travis … and drew them for our first match this morning! Continue reading
At this year’s Hopman Cup, they played women’s and men’s singles in a best two of three traditional set format; which was followed by the participants combining for mixed doubles in the Fast Four Format. What is that? Continue reading
Larry Back (Crootof photo)
You are getting ready to play a big league or tournament match and during the warmup you hardly get a few good shots to hit. What’s going on? Continue reading
What happens if you are running for a shot and you say something that distracts/hinders your opponents. Is it OK or a hindrance? Continue reading
Bob Hughes Photo
What is the role of the player who is NOT returning serve in doubles? It is a very critical one that can help or hurt the team in winning the point. Here are some thoughts … Continue reading
Matt, Dick, Chuck, me
In addition to the results of a doubles exhibition match we played this weekend, there are updates to several senior and pro tournaments to take note of… Continue reading