Many players start a match by standing on the service line and like to use the “small ball” warm-up on court as the match is just starting.  What do you feel about that?  Thoughts on that and a “medical update” follow.

The Benefit

If you have been following on this site, you know two of the top senior players (in the world), Evert Jonsson and Fred Drilling have had “heart surprises.”  Here is an update on their – and my – medical status…

Evert Jonsson’s Heart Surgery

As the seasons are changing, northern senior tennis players are now facing the choice of going inside or not playing.  This issue is highlighted in a reader question on this subject…

Safe Inside?

With the lingering effects of the Covid shutdown impacting all, many senior players are looking forward to the resumption of “normal life” next year; and at the top of that list is the status of the Florida Super Senior Grand Prix series.

The Planned Schedule

The vast majority of my senior tennis playing friends would much rather play a match than spend time practicing.  Why is it that some players practice, and even like it, and others avoid it like the pandemic?

Yes, I am strange …

What do you do when you arrive at your court at the scheduled time and the players on that court are still playing?  That question comes from a reader (and lifelong friend of mine).

Time is Up!

So, how many disputed line calls were there during the red clay French Open?  In today’s tech world, there are new (and old) ways to solve that problem.

Hawk Eye Technology

Family friend Jerry Ratledge shared the news we all have been sadly waiting to hear: “Kelli Turville asked us to help spread the sad word that Larry passed this morning at 4:41am.  He had been released from the hospital a few days ago into the care of Hospice.  His final words yesterday were that he wished to die in the arms of his loving wife.  That wish was granted this morning.”

During the peak of the Covid shutdown, it seemed to me that time really dragged by; but now that things (i.e. tennis) are getting back to normal, time seems to be flying by.

Where’d the Summer Go?

Do you charge the net after serving? Remember the “good old days” of tennis when players used to come to the net regularly and hit volleys?  Well, “the times they are a changing.”

The Old Days

World class senior tennis player, Evert Jonsson was taking a lesson from other top players, who recently had “heart surprises” and he went to get himself tested.  Only to get his own major surprise.  Here is his story with a lesson for the rest of us …

Learning From Friends

Today starts the opening of the The French Open, the third and last, with Wimbledon being cancelled, major of the year.  Here are some facts and opinions about this event.

How To Watch?

Some players just walk onto the court and start hitting the tennis ball for a league or tournament match.  Others have patterns they go through to warm-up for a match or practice on off days.  Here are some thoughts…

When To Do It?

Some of us sweat more than others, especially in the hot summer weather; but can your opponents stop you from keeping a ball in your wet pocket?  While I know that headline is a great set-up line, that question comes from a reader…

Division I college tennis and pro team tennis both have been playing let serves; so we have tried it in some of our friendly matches and find some interesting results.

No Big Deal