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TFP 228: USTA Leagues, Unbiased Product Reviews and the Best $40 Reel of String Ever Made with Mark Sansait

On Episode 228 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Mark Sansait about his experiences playing in USTA Leagues, recording matches for YouTube, and reviewing tennis products.Mark is the founder of Toxic Tennis.  He consistently creates entertaining and educational tennis content. Mark publishes videos of NTRP 4.5-5.0 match play, product reviews, and tutorials on his […]

8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Obsess Over USTA Ratings

  Many USTA league players drive themselves crazy over NTRP ratings. And I don’t blame them.  The NTRP rating is supposed to be a reflection of the year you had and determines what leagues you can play in.  It’s also fun to anticipate how your match results and  a computer algorithm assesses your game. But […]

Losing The Lead: 5 Lessons Learned from a USTA League Tennis Match

Sometimes, the most brutal losses happen when you are up big, only to have it all come crashing down. Losses like these emphasize that every point is crucial, because if your opponents can gain momentum, they may ride it all the way to victory lane. A couple days ago, my doubles partner Ben and I played a […]

10 Things Tennis Players Should be Thankful for on Thanksgiving

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I put together a list of people and entities that have a significantly positive impact on tennis. They help tennis players develop, improve, and enjoy their games and lives through their tireless efforts. Here is my list of 10 things that all tennis players should be thankful for: 1. Tennis Coaches Teachers […]