Tennis can be an athletic struggle
For levels 4.X and above, where movement is important.
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French Open 2025
We don’t spend much time covering the ATP or WTA unless there is something that can truly help the club/recreational level player. But, the Alcaraz/Sinner final IMO gives us a clear contrast for everyone to see. It appears to me…
All things being equal
You can’t teach big and strong. 6′ 8″, nearly 150 mph serve.
Tennis stadium court to pickleball
One of the nicest stadium courts in the area is now permanent 8 pickleball courts.This would have been ideal for dual use.
A new choice for a tennis shoe
It seems like we have tried them all. Nike is our top choice again. The model, Nike Men’s Rafa Zoom Vapor Cage 4.
Athleticism trumps skills
Put another way, a great athlete with good tennis skills usually beats a good athlete with great tennis skills.
Andy Murray coaching?
He said he would coach … “Female player would be Emma [Raducanu] and male players would be between [Carlos] Alcaraz, [Stefanos] Tsitsipas and Jack Draper. They work hard, they seem like they love the sport.”
Wimbledon
On Friday the ATP and WTA Tours filed statements saying that they will not award ranking points to players at Wimbledon.
Shoe review
Nike Air Max Volley for us is too flimsy. The Nike Zoom Air is too clunky, too heavy, but comfortable. On balance, we stay with the Zoom Air.
Ball machines
We are big proponent of ball machines. The Slinger Bag is currently under review and warrants a close look.