Jay, Barry and us
In today’s finals’ matches at The Meadows tournament, there was some predictable wins and some challenges. And a lesson about the importance of winning. Continue reading
“It’s Not Prostate Cancer”
Category Archives: Tournaments
Running at the Net
You have an easy sitter just two feet from the net; but as you go to hit it, your opponent runs right at you and then ducks and turns his back … and you flub your shot. Was that a hindrance or legal play? Continue reading
Between Tournaments
Bob, me, Tony, Rick
In between the two Sarasota tournaments last week and next week playing with Hank Irvine, this weekend was the Pelican Bay Doubles Club Championships, where I was teamed with good friend Bob Wilkie. Continue reading
What’s the score?
Happy with my Partner – Crootof Photo
How many times have you and your opponent(s) come to the net trying to iron out a disagreement over the score of a game? There is a real easy – rule following – solution to this problem. Continue reading
Why We Play?
Why do tennis players enter tournaments or join competitive leagues? There appear to be many reasons and they vary dramatically from one player to another. Continue reading
Tournament Update
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
Working the X’s and O’s
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
A Noble Effort
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
Winning Ugly or Not?
Given the choice, would you rather play well and lose … or play poorly and win? Continue reading
“OUT!” Call – One more time …
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
NSMTA Semifinals
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
Super SW Seniors
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
Playing vs. #1
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
Fast Four Format
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
Like Fine Wine
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