
The Spotlight
Shedding light on competitive tennis.
Greener Grass by the Coast
I have found something special on these grass courts, a space almost frozen in time that will bring you the sort of peace and happiness that only grass plains bring.
The Reality of Dreaming Pro
I played future events in Colombia, Mexico and Tunisia. Open level events in Colombia, France and Canada. Junior Events in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. I hit millions of balls and have run a billion steps. And after years and years of sweat, blood and tears, all I have left is sadness.
The French Open Recap
Simon Summates his viewing experience of the French Open, now that the results are in and Rafael Nadal has won his 14th Title at Rolland Garros
Lead up: The UVIC Invitational
The 2022 UVIC Invitational is set for March 18-20. There will be a total of 8 teams. UBC is bringing 2 teams. They are fresh off a big win at Regionals, taking victories over both SFU and UVIC.
The Underarm Serve: Genius or Ungentlemanly?
The underarm serve is making an insurgency into tennis. Even Andy Murray is trying it! This article lightly explores why I think it is here to stay in this current meta.
Week 1 in Tunisia: Day 1
The first day of qualifying in Tunisia is a zoo. There are 8 courts, with 6 in one area and 2 more tucked away at the side of the resort, and there are people everywhere.
Prologue: A Journey to Tunisia
While the final part of my journey felt like an eternity for me, it passed without too much issue. After nearly 3 full days of travel, I had made it to Tunisia at 7pm where my girlfriend awaited me. When we got to the hotel 30 minutes later I passed out on my way onto the bed and slept for the next 19 hours.
Reach the Next Level
Tennis is a complex sport in itself, we have all been “stuck” on the endless cycle of lesson after lesson, not seemingly being able to reach the level we want. Am I really getting better?