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A look at the new tennis books scheduled for release in 2026, including memoirs and reporting that explore the sport’s past, present, and future.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-books-coming-in-2026/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-books-coming-in-2026/
January 15, 2026 at 11:06 AM
A look at the new tennis books scheduled for release in 2026, including memoirs and reporting that explore the sport’s past, present, and future.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-books-coming-in-2026/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-books-coming-in-2026/
Why Principle 4 of The Code leaves room for disagreement, and how updated wording can create tension between old-school and modern players.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-fully-cordial-service-warm-up/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-fully-cordial-service-warm-up/
January 14, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Why Principle 4 of The Code leaves room for disagreement, and how updated wording can create tension between old-school and modern players.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-fully-cordial-service-warm-up/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-fully-cordial-service-warm-up/
Grigor Dimitrov uses a simple visual occlusion drill in warm-up. Here’s what it trains, why it matters, and how to try it yourself.
https://fiendatcourt.com/could-an-ophthalmic-eye-occluder-help-your-tennis/
https://fiendatcourt.com/could-an-ophthalmic-eye-occluder-help-your-tennis/
January 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Grigor Dimitrov uses a simple visual occlusion drill in warm-up. Here’s what it trains, why it matters, and how to try it yourself.
https://fiendatcourt.com/could-an-ophthalmic-eye-occluder-help-your-tennis/
https://fiendatcourt.com/could-an-ophthalmic-eye-occluder-help-your-tennis/
Djokovic leaves the PTPA, record Australian Open prize money, a wildcard sparks debate, a big breakup, and more.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-january-12-2026/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-january-12-2026/
January 12, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Djokovic leaves the PTPA, record Australian Open prize money, a wildcard sparks debate, a big breakup, and more.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-january-12-2026/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-january-12-2026/
A midseason rule change reveals how USTA League governance can undermine participation, fairness, and competitive integrity.
https://fiendatcourt.com/when-governance-loses-the-plot-playoffs-are-you-kidding-me/
https://fiendatcourt.com/when-governance-loses-the-plot-playoffs-are-you-kidding-me/
January 11, 2026 at 11:07 AM
A midseason rule change reveals how USTA League governance can undermine participation, fairness, and competitive integrity.
https://fiendatcourt.com/when-governance-loses-the-plot-playoffs-are-you-kidding-me/
https://fiendatcourt.com/when-governance-loses-the-plot-playoffs-are-you-kidding-me/
A revised look at Houston-area playoff eligibility rules through the lens of DallasSuspensionFest and their impact on player behavior.
https://fiendatcourt.com/how-local-rules-can-undermine-player-participation/
https://fiendatcourt.com/how-local-rules-can-undermine-player-participation/
January 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM
A revised look at Houston-area playoff eligibility rules through the lens of DallasSuspensionFest and their impact on player behavior.
https://fiendatcourt.com/how-local-rules-can-undermine-player-participation/
https://fiendatcourt.com/how-local-rules-can-undermine-player-participation/
How Houston-area playoff eligibility rules compare to Dallas and why similar local regulations exist across USTA Texas.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-houston-blend-multiple-league-playoff-rules-and-regulations/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-houston-blend-multiple-league-playoff-rules-and-regulations/
January 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM
How Houston-area playoff eligibility rules compare to Dallas and why similar local regulations exist across USTA Texas.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-houston-blend-multiple-league-playoff-rules-and-regulations/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-houston-blend-multiple-league-playoff-rules-and-regulations/
Peter Senge’s The Fifth Discipline explains why systems thinking is essential to learning organizations and why tennis struggles without it.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-fifth-discipline-the-art-practice-of-the-learning-organization/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-fifth-discipline-the-art-practice-of-the-learning-organization/
January 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Peter Senge’s The Fifth Discipline explains why systems thinking is essential to learning organizations and why tennis struggles without it.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-fifth-discipline-the-art-practice-of-the-learning-organization/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-fifth-discipline-the-art-practice-of-the-learning-organization/
Principle 4 of The Code explains why all warm-up serves are taken before the match, reflecting a deliberate shift in how service warm-ups have evolved.
https://fiendatcourt.com/warm-up-serves-before-the-match/
https://fiendatcourt.com/warm-up-serves-before-the-match/
January 7, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Principle 4 of The Code explains why all warm-up serves are taken before the match, reflecting a deliberate shift in how service warm-ups have evolved.
https://fiendatcourt.com/warm-up-serves-before-the-match/
https://fiendatcourt.com/warm-up-serves-before-the-match/
A simple foam balance pad can quietly improve tennis fitness by strengthening balance, stability, and controlled movement both on and off the court.
https://fiendatcourt.com/could-this-simple-balance-pad-transform-your-fitness/
https://fiendatcourt.com/could-this-simple-balance-pad-transform-your-fitness/
January 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
A simple foam balance pad can quietly improve tennis fitness by strengthening balance, stability, and controlled movement both on and off the court.
https://fiendatcourt.com/could-this-simple-balance-pad-transform-your-fitness/
https://fiendatcourt.com/could-this-simple-balance-pad-transform-your-fitness/
Live professional tennis has resumed, but this week’s headlines are mostly about predictions and storylines we are watching as the sport opens the 2026 season.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-january-5-2026/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-january-5-2026/
January 5, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Live professional tennis has resumed, but this week’s headlines are mostly about predictions and storylines we are watching as the sport opens the 2026 season.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-january-5-2026/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-january-5-2026/
Purpose as alignment explains how clear intent reduces burnout and guides how we engage with tennis on and off the court.
https://fiendatcourt.com/purpose-as-alignment-letting-intent-shape-how-you-engage-with-tennis/
https://fiendatcourt.com/purpose-as-alignment-letting-intent-shape-how-you-engage-with-tennis/
January 4, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Purpose as alignment explains how clear intent reduces burnout and guides how we engage with tennis on and off the court.
https://fiendatcourt.com/purpose-as-alignment-letting-intent-shape-how-you-engage-with-tennis/
https://fiendatcourt.com/purpose-as-alignment-letting-intent-shape-how-you-engage-with-tennis/
Purpose in tennis is revealed by behavior, not intention. This post examines how unexamined goals lead to drift and dissatisfaction.
https://fiendatcourt.com/what-are-you-actually-trying-to-get-from-tennis/
https://fiendatcourt.com/what-are-you-actually-trying-to-get-from-tennis/
January 3, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Purpose in tennis is revealed by behavior, not intention. This post examines how unexamined goals lead to drift and dissatisfaction.
https://fiendatcourt.com/what-are-you-actually-trying-to-get-from-tennis/
https://fiendatcourt.com/what-are-you-actually-trying-to-get-from-tennis/
Exploring how tennis identity and purpose intersect, and why misalignment often leads to frustration and burnout.
https://fiendatcourt.com/who-are-you-identity-and-purpose/
https://fiendatcourt.com/who-are-you-identity-and-purpose/
January 2, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Exploring how tennis identity and purpose intersect, and why misalignment often leads to frustration and burnout.
https://fiendatcourt.com/who-are-you-identity-and-purpose/
https://fiendatcourt.com/who-are-you-identity-and-purpose/
Announcing the Tennis Glow-Up, a monthly weekend series focused on purpose, discipline, resilience, and building a better relationship with the game.
https://fiendatcourt.com/let-2026-be-the-year-of-your-tennis-glow-up/
https://fiendatcourt.com/let-2026-be-the-year-of-your-tennis-glow-up/
January 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Announcing the Tennis Glow-Up, a monthly weekend series focused on purpose, discipline, resilience, and building a better relationship with the game.
https://fiendatcourt.com/let-2026-be-the-year-of-your-tennis-glow-up/
https://fiendatcourt.com/let-2026-be-the-year-of-your-tennis-glow-up/
The 2026 ITF Rules of Tennis are out early, and nothing changed except the year on the cover. A closer look at why that matters.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-2026-itf-rules-of-tennis/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-2026-itf-rules-of-tennis/
December 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The 2026 ITF Rules of Tennis are out early, and nothing changed except the year on the cover. A closer look at why that matters.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-2026-itf-rules-of-tennis/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-2026-itf-rules-of-tennis/
A drill from USTA Coaching reframed as an efficient warm-up solution for crowded USTA League matches when court space is limited.
https://fiendatcourt.com/odd-man-out-a-great-team-warm-up-format-for-usta-league-play/
https://fiendatcourt.com/odd-man-out-a-great-team-warm-up-format-for-usta-league-play/
December 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A drill from USTA Coaching reframed as an efficient warm-up solution for crowded USTA League matches when court space is limited.
https://fiendatcourt.com/odd-man-out-a-great-team-warm-up-format-for-usta-league-play/
https://fiendatcourt.com/odd-man-out-a-great-team-warm-up-format-for-usta-league-play/
Tennis news was... sparse this week, but Hark! I bring glad tidings of great joy... The United Cup gets underway on Friday, January 2.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-december-30-2025/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-december-30-2025/
December 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Tennis news was... sparse this week, but Hark! I bring glad tidings of great joy... The United Cup gets underway on Friday, January 2.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-december-30-2025/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-december-30-2025/
Two USTA League suspensions reveal deeper flaws in governance, communication, and proportionality. This post summarizes what went wrong and how to fix it.
https://fiendatcourt.com/executive-summary-from-incident-to-insight/
https://fiendatcourt.com/executive-summary-from-incident-to-insight/
December 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Two USTA League suspensions reveal deeper flaws in governance, communication, and proportionality. This post summarizes what went wrong and how to fix it.
https://fiendatcourt.com/executive-summary-from-incident-to-insight/
https://fiendatcourt.com/executive-summary-from-incident-to-insight/
A final look additional structural, cultural, and communication factors behind recent USTA League suspensions.
https://fiendatcourt.com/loose-ends-and-hard-truths/
https://fiendatcourt.com/loose-ends-and-hard-truths/
December 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A final look additional structural, cultural, and communication factors behind recent USTA League suspensions.
https://fiendatcourt.com/loose-ends-and-hard-truths/
https://fiendatcourt.com/loose-ends-and-hard-truths/
A local rule violation triggered National suspensions. A close look at proportionality and the importance of aligning penalties with the infraction.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-punishment-has-to-fit-the-infraction/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-punishment-has-to-fit-the-infraction/
December 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A local rule violation triggered National suspensions. A close look at proportionality and the importance of aligning penalties with the infraction.
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-punishment-has-to-fit-the-infraction/
https://fiendatcourt.com/the-punishment-has-to-fit-the-infraction/
A Christmas Day reflection on sportsmanship, fair play, and why tennis continues to shape our lives on and off the court.
https://fiendatcourt.com/a-tennis-christmas-wish-for-sportsmanship-fair-play-and-joy/
https://fiendatcourt.com/a-tennis-christmas-wish-for-sportsmanship-fair-play-and-joy/
December 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
A Christmas Day reflection on sportsmanship, fair play, and why tennis continues to shape our lives on and off the court.
https://fiendatcourt.com/a-tennis-christmas-wish-for-sportsmanship-fair-play-and-joy/
https://fiendatcourt.com/a-tennis-christmas-wish-for-sportsmanship-fair-play-and-joy/
How The Code guides warm-up time equity when an opponent monopolizes requests, with practical solutions for recreational tennis matches.
https://fiendatcourt.com/warm-up-time-equity-and-excessive-requests/
https://fiendatcourt.com/warm-up-time-equity-and-excessive-requests/
December 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
How The Code guides warm-up time equity when an opponent monopolizes requests, with practical solutions for recreational tennis matches.
https://fiendatcourt.com/warm-up-time-equity-and-excessive-requests/
https://fiendatcourt.com/warm-up-time-equity-and-excessive-requests/
A vintage Tennis Channel Bag Check with Christina McHale highlights resistance loops, monster walks, and why they belong in every tennis bag.
https://fiendatcourt.com/resistance-loops-best-of-bag-check-with-christina-mchale/
https://fiendatcourt.com/resistance-loops-best-of-bag-check-with-christina-mchale/
December 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A vintage Tennis Channel Bag Check with Christina McHale highlights resistance loops, monster walks, and why they belong in every tennis bag.
https://fiendatcourt.com/resistance-loops-best-of-bag-check-with-christina-mchale/
https://fiendatcourt.com/resistance-loops-best-of-bag-check-with-christina-mchale/
Drama over balls, new champions, policy shifts, coaching dynamics, and major deals highlight a busy off-season week in tennis.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-template/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-template/
December 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Drama over balls, new champions, policy shifts, coaching dynamics, and major deals highlight a busy off-season week in tennis.
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-template/
https://fiendatcourt.com/tennis-beyond-the-headlines-template/