Finding my game at midlife
This week the Tennis Channel was replaying Davis Cup matches from a few days before, when the Czech Republic defeated Argentina 3-2 in Buenos Aires. I noticed several things onscreen that made me happy. First, the red clay and green walls brought to mind the French Open, and I remembered exciting ... [Continue Reading]
Some of the male players are varying their shirt colors at the Open, but generally they keep to the same overall color scheme -- this year, it's mostly a red, white and blue one. But Nike has upped the glamour quotient with its top female tennis celebrities by giving them dark dresses to wear for ... [Continue Reading]
It's all in my head, right? I mean, the fact that two days ago I suffered a terrible migraine had nothing to do with the fact I'd just attained my "personal worst" record for any USTA adult league season I've ever played in. It was just a weird coincidence, wasn't it? I'd like to think so, but I'm ... [Continue Reading]
There’s a sign I drive by most weeks, usually on my way to play tennis. Although it stands outside a car repair shop, it reminds me of a resolution I made when my tendency to self-judge was sucking the fun out of my chosen sport. I decided, in short, to bring back the joy. Before ... [Continue Reading]
Maybe it was as simple as sunlight deficiency during the winter months, but I was on the verge of quitting tennis after a few disastrous performances earlier this year. “Performances” – that’s the key word. As if a bunch of people were watching me play a ladies match that counted for ... [Continue Reading]
I just lost a tennis match. A USTA match. One I should have won. It started out well enough: my partner and I won the toss, served and won the first game. Next we lost our opponents’ serve, no big deal. Then they broke our serve -- this was kind of a problem, since their better ... [Continue Reading]
While spring connotes sunshine, blooming flowers and nesting birds, it's also the season for USTA league tennis -- meaning that during these three months, one's wins and losses really matter. Each fall, after victorious teams have gone on to Districts, then Sectionals, and finally Nationals, the ... [Continue Reading]
