Why do we do it?

By Christina Melander

New year, new goals, new presidential hellscape. As we dig into 2025, a fresh USTA season, and a decidedly dangerous administration, I offer a reflection on how winning and losing are more alike than they seem.

Leaving the Parking Lot

By Daniel Park

I watch the rain run across the rear, passenger-side window as we leave the THPRD parking lot, each streak eating droplets of water like Pac-Man. Tears accumulate at the bottom of my chin, waiting for the next round of shouting. I wish I could be anywhere but here.

Amateur Hour

By J. Lee Carey

It’s an odd group. Then again, aren’t they all? Alex is mathematical. He claims the analytics tell you it doesn’t pay to back off the second serve.

Let's Go Down To The Tennis Courts

By Alex Shelley

The year is 2014. The soundtracks of the summer are Pure Heroine by Lorde and Channel Orange by Frank Ocean. You’ve just dropped off your resumé at Urban Outfitters and grabbed a disposable camera while you were there.