Category Archives: Ask the Curmudgeons

In general, tennis is not considered a contact sport (unless you’re the ball or partnered with someone who doesn’t look where they’re going). But there is an exception. That awkward time when a player has an open smash opportunity with his opponent close by. Our Curmudgeons take on the task of helping one of ourContinue reading “Ask the Curmudgeons #3: “Targeted at Net””

While Johnny Mac may have been famous for “Are you serious?!” there is one phrase club players like to hear even less. “Are you sure.” Our Grand Curmudgeon as always, has sound advice on how to respond: A loyal subscriber asks: “I’ve been playing USTA for many years and am often asked by my opponentContinue reading “Ask the Curmudgeons #2: “Are You Sure?””

There are always awkward moments in tennis, when we’re in doubt about the correct action. Who better to provide the wisdom that comes with long experience, a devil-may-care attitude, and a poor memory than the Curmudgeon High Council. In that spirit they have agreed to start a regular feature, “Dear Curmudgeon.” We’re delighted to bringContinue reading “Introducing a new feature: Ask the Curmudgeons”