Category Archives: Passion

Living a Tennis Inspired Life

Posted on March 22, 2021 by tenezious

I could have just read the quote below a decade back. But the profoundness would have been lost on me, had it not been for the game of tennis which has provided the backdrop and metaphor for the journey. Sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Back to Play

Posted on November 20, 2020 by tenezious

“It was a bone-headed decision to play.”  You know someone really messed up when Nick Kyrgios says this! As handshakes, hugs, up close and personal bromance culminated with nightclub dancing, the Adria Tour (June 2020) got added to the list … Continue reading →

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Enlightenment in the Uber Lane

Posted on June 23, 2019 by tenezious

Everyone has a Uber story, here is mine 🙂 ! Couple of days back I was en-route to the Bay Area from Dallas to visit my sister’s family and my parents for a summer vacation recharge. As my Uber ride … Continue reading →

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A Practical Toolkit for Having Fun in USTA Leagues

Posted on February 12, 2018 by tenezious

I am no old timer, but been through the thick of things in USTA League (4.0/4.5 levels) for the past 5 years as a Player & Captain, which in no way makes me a Guru, but more closer to Rufus, … Continue reading →

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Match Tiebreaker – is it a roll of the dice ?

Posted on August 10, 2017 by tenezious

Results of a quick & dirty survey that I had run a while back with my hardcore tennis friends in my tennis/social network. In my opinion, the answer to the match tiebreaker as with any facet of a tennis match … Continue reading →

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A Role Model for every Athlete

Posted on June 4, 2017 by tenezious

A billion people needed good stories around them to forget themselves … In a place where poverty prevents any system to prevail, he gave hope, something to look forward to and a prism through which the country could be visualized. – ‘SACHIN: … Continue reading →

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Leadership Lessons from Captain Cool

Posted on May 1, 2017 by tenezious

“When I die, the last thing I want to see is the six that Dhoni hit in the 2011 world cup final.” – Sunil Gavaskar In 2011, “Dhoni finishes off in style. India lift the World Cup after 28 years” . … Continue reading →

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Tennis Congress

Posted on October 24, 2016 by tenezious

An idea sprouts. What all events led upto it, why this point in time, what sparks it to take root and burgeon and take a certain form is as enigmatic as the dawn & rise of life. Life is an … Continue reading →

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Learning the ropes of captaining a USTA League Team

Posted on January 19, 2016 by tenezious

It was a hot afternoon in July, the climax of the 2015 USTA Spring/Summer League. Our team had done well in the regular season to qualify for the Qualifying Tournament(QT) for the City Championship. With the conclusion of the games today, all … Continue reading →

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Chemistry – you either have it or you don’t!

Posted on October 24, 2015 by tenezious

Based on my observations of tennis doubles pairs that have had and are having success, a common underlying theme is the mysterious “Chemistry” – you either have it or you don’t! This is the mysterious ingredient that, fuels the anticipation … Continue reading →

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