Were you surprised as I was when Roger Federer didn’t convert two match points at the Madrid Open … and then went on to lose his against Dominic Thiem? Continue reading Fed Losing Stats
Category Archives: USTA
Curious Kyrgios
As a tennis fan, you watch extremely talented players like Australia’s Nick Kyrgios and wonder … WHY? Why does he do what he does and why is he not up at the top of the rankings? Continue reading Curious Kyrgios
Here Come The Women
Have you missed seeing women’s tennis on TV? If you have, you will be happy to know that the Tennis Channel has reached a deal to show them again next year. Continue reading Here Come The Women
Serena’s Surprise
So, what did you think of the women’s final at the US Open? Was Serena right or wrong in her vociferous complaints of how she was treated? Continue reading Serena’s Surprise
Davis Cup Changes
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced major changes to take place in the Davis Cup event … and it has met mixed reviews.
U.S. Davis Cup
You won’t read it in the sports section and won’t see it in the TV news, but the United States is playing Australia in Davis Cup STARTING TONIGHT! Continue reading U.S. Davis Cup
Equal Pay?
Ray Moore, CEO of the Indian Wells tournament, got into trouble with his comments about the women’s game “riding the coattails of the men’s popularity.” He was blunt and he was a little crude; but was he wrong? Continue reading Equal Pay?
Age and USTA Ratings
How To Make Back Draws More Popular?
Why do players enter tennis tournaments? For the vast majority of us, it is to play quality matches vs. quality players, improve our games, and … have fun. That is why having a solid back draw (consolation round) is critical to many players. But how to make this activity more popular? Continue reading How To Make Back Draws More Popular?
Regional Rating Differences
It is interesting to see the differences in tennis ratings by region of the country. One would think a 4.5 is a 4.5; but that is not always the case. Continue reading Regional Rating Differences
Name Change Survey
“What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” But how about us “older” tennis players? Larry 
Turville asks our opinion of name changes in USTA tennis tournaments… Continue reading Name Change Survey
National Silver Ball
There have been two big tournaments going on these last two weeks: the pros at Key Biscayne and the USTA National 70/75 Indoor 
Championships in Houston. And one of my friends won a silver ball! Continue reading National Silver Ball
USTA Florida League Changes
USTA League Changes
If you remember, the USTA (in their infinite wisdom) is/was planning to do away nationally with the 60 and over 4.5 league division… in favor of having a 55+ and a 70 and over (4.0 level only). Well, some things are changing – in Florida at least. Continue reading USTA League Changes
USTA and ITF Issues
What’s happening with the proposed (ill-planned) changes to the USTA Super Senior doubles leagues? + a note about ITF rankings. Continue reading USTA and ITF Issues