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Motion to turn Jaume Munar a full-time serve-and-volleyer.
All in favor, say aye!
All in favor, say aye!
November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Motion to turn Jaume Munar a full-time serve-and-volleyer.
All in favor, say aye!
All in favor, say aye!
College tennis is a team sport, so coaches on the court is a thing.
Whether or not it that’s beneficial/justified/appropriate or whatever is an ongoing debate.
But having TWO coaches for ONE player coming out after every point is absolute nonsense. 🎾
Whether or not it that’s beneficial/justified/appropriate or whatever is an ongoing debate.
But having TWO coaches for ONE player coming out after every point is absolute nonsense. 🎾
a woman in a judge 's robe and white lace tie is making a funny face
ALT: a woman in a judge 's robe and white lace tie is making a funny face
media.tenor.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
College tennis is a team sport, so coaches on the court is a thing.
Whether or not it that’s beneficial/justified/appropriate or whatever is an ongoing debate.
But having TWO coaches for ONE player coming out after every point is absolute nonsense. 🎾
Whether or not it that’s beneficial/justified/appropriate or whatever is an ongoing debate.
But having TWO coaches for ONE player coming out after every point is absolute nonsense. 🎾
Tomorrow, Spain will be at a disadvantage against Italy — some of it “luck” and some of it self-inflicted.
Not only did Italy “get lucky” with the extra day of rest, David Ferrer decided to play with one less player on the team, meaning no rotation. 🎾
Not only did Italy “get lucky” with the extra day of rest, David Ferrer decided to play with one less player on the team, meaning no rotation. 🎾
November 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Tomorrow, Spain will be at a disadvantage against Italy — some of it “luck” and some of it self-inflicted.
Not only did Italy “get lucky” with the extra day of rest, David Ferrer decided to play with one less player on the team, meaning no rotation. 🎾
Not only did Italy “get lucky” with the extra day of rest, David Ferrer decided to play with one less player on the team, meaning no rotation. 🎾
That one is going to haunt Jan-Lenard Struff for some time to come.
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
That one is going to haunt Jan-Lenard Struff for some time to come.
These Davis Cup singles matches have not been interesting. 🫤
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
These Davis Cup singles matches have not been interesting. 🫤
Davis Cup commentator: “I don’t ever want to hear people say there’s no such thing as momentum in sport!”
Me: Is that something people say?
Me: Is that something people say?
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Davis Cup commentator: “I don’t ever want to hear people say there’s no such thing as momentum in sport!”
Me: Is that something people say?
Me: Is that something people say?
Absolutely nothing against Javier Frana, but why isn't DelPo Argentina's captain? 🎾
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Absolutely nothing against Javier Frana, but why isn't DelPo Argentina's captain? 🎾
I love the resurgence of Struff this year and want him to keep going.
On the other hand, it sure is fun to watch AZ when the pressure’s on. 🙃🎾
On the other hand, it sure is fun to watch AZ when the pressure’s on. 🙃🎾
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I love the resurgence of Struff this year and want him to keep going.
On the other hand, it sure is fun to watch AZ when the pressure’s on. 🙃🎾
On the other hand, it sure is fun to watch AZ when the pressure’s on. 🙃🎾
The WTA has that scammy McAfee ad running on its site that suggests it's detecting all of these viruses on your computer.
a man in a black shirt is clapping his hands and smiling .
ALT: a man in a black shirt is clapping his hands and smiling .
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The WTA has that scammy McAfee ad running on its site that suggests it's detecting all of these viruses on your computer.
The NCAA individual championships are happening, and the organization makes it nearly impossible to follow. 🎾
November 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The NCAA individual championships are happening, and the organization makes it nearly impossible to follow. 🎾
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Decided to do a little check-in on Aslan Karatsev (who is ranked 372 btw 😬) and want to know why Google had to do him like this.
November 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Decided to do a little check-in on Aslan Karatsev (who is ranked 372 btw 😬) and want to know why Google had to do him like this.
Decided to do a little check-in on Aslan Karatsev (who is ranked 372 btw 😬) and want to know why Google had to do him like this.
November 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Decided to do a little check-in on Aslan Karatsev (who is ranked 372 btw 😬) and want to know why Google had to do him like this.
The Cloudflare issue means we don't have to work today, right?
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Cloudflare issue means we don't have to work today, right?
This is a link every single day in The Daily Theory, so you know how important of a resource Tennis Watchers is to our community.
🎾--> Another week, another finals on tap. This week Davis Cup will crown its champ. Match play kicks off Tuesday morning. Get your guide here: open.substack.com/pub/tenniswa...
2025 Week 46
Davis Cup joins the Finals Fun
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This is a link every single day in The Daily Theory, so you know how important of a resource Tennis Watchers is to our community.
Reposted by Court Theory 🎾
🎾--> Another week, another finals on tap. This week Davis Cup will crown its champ. Match play kicks off Tuesday morning. Get your guide here: open.substack.com/pub/tenniswa...
2025 Week 46
Davis Cup joins the Finals Fun
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
🎾--> Another week, another finals on tap. This week Davis Cup will crown its champ. Match play kicks off Tuesday morning. Get your guide here: open.substack.com/pub/tenniswa...
Reposted by Court Theory 🎾
Sara Shines Again
Before Beatriz Haddad Maia took over as the Queen of the 3-Hour Marathon Match, there was Sara Sorribes Tormo.
Returning to the tour after a 7-month break to focus on her mental health, the Spaniard keeps things short and sweet, defeating Brazilian qualifier Gariela Ce, 6-2, 6-3.
Before Beatriz Haddad Maia took over as the Queen of the 3-Hour Marathon Match, there was Sara Sorribes Tormo.
Returning to the tour after a 7-month break to focus on her mental health, the Spaniard keeps things short and sweet, defeating Brazilian qualifier Gariela Ce, 6-2, 6-3.
November 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Sara Shines Again
Before Beatriz Haddad Maia took over as the Queen of the 3-Hour Marathon Match, there was Sara Sorribes Tormo.
Returning to the tour after a 7-month break to focus on her mental health, the Spaniard keeps things short and sweet, defeating Brazilian qualifier Gariela Ce, 6-2, 6-3.
Before Beatriz Haddad Maia took over as the Queen of the 3-Hour Marathon Match, there was Sara Sorribes Tormo.
Returning to the tour after a 7-month break to focus on her mental health, the Spaniard keeps things short and sweet, defeating Brazilian qualifier Gariela Ce, 6-2, 6-3.
Reposted by Court Theory 🎾
On Instagram, Chris Eubanks suggests he might be done with pro tennis — but he hasn’t made the final call yet.
November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
On Instagram, Chris Eubanks suggests he might be done with pro tennis — but he hasn’t made the final call yet.
Reposted by Court Theory 🎾
Eric Butorac, who reimagined the mixed doubles event this year, has been named the U.S. Open tournament director.
www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...
www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...
www.usopen.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Eric Butorac, who reimagined the mixed doubles event this year, has been named the U.S. Open tournament director.
www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...
www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...
Eric Butorac, who reimagined the mixed doubles event this year, has been named the U.S. Open tournament director.
www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...
www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...
www.usopen.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Eric Butorac, who reimagined the mixed doubles event this year, has been named the U.S. Open tournament director.
www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...
www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...
On Instagram, Chris Eubanks suggests he might be done with pro tennis — but he hasn’t made the final call yet.
November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
On Instagram, Chris Eubanks suggests he might be done with pro tennis — but he hasn’t made the final call yet.
Reposted by Court Theory 🎾
One of the interesting subplots of men's tennis in 2026 is going to be how the chasing pack can do what the Big Three and Sinner / Alcaraz do so effectively, which is to use the experience of playing each other to generate marginal gains there and huge ones against the rest of the field.
November 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
One of the interesting subplots of men's tennis in 2026 is going to be how the chasing pack can do what the Big Three and Sinner / Alcaraz do so effectively, which is to use the experience of playing each other to generate marginal gains there and huge ones against the rest of the field.
Reposted by Court Theory 🎾
And that’s how you know Australia is about to be lit! 🔥 🎾
The trophy presentation has begun and Alcaraz is still muttering to himself. 😂
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
And that’s how you know Australia is about to be lit! 🔥 🎾
The trophy presentation has begun and Alcaraz is still muttering to himself. 😂
November 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The trophy presentation has begun and Alcaraz is still muttering to himself. 😂