A year ago I picked up Jim Gaffigan’s book “Dad is Fat.” I wasn’t sure where Jim Gaffigan stood among the landscape of top-tier comedians. I’d seen him here and…

Foot Faults: Tennis Poems  by Roger Sedarat (David Robert Books, August 2016). ORDER TODAY ON AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE     Saying Goodbye to my old Djokovic Shoes One year and…

Poems Selects Book Trailer This whimsical trailer was created by Rob Babboni for award-winning poet Roger Sedarat’s 3rd poetry collection Foot Faults: Tennis Poems.  The trailer captues the sense of humor…

The Rolex Tournament I was playing the pro tour back in the 90’s and miraculously made it to the finals of the Rolex tournament in Switzerland! I have to admit…

Discovering tennis and becoming a die-hard player in my 40’s, I naturally wish I’d started earlier, especially as I face opponents who did. Despite ample coaching and court time, I can’t seem to match those who learned and drilled the fundamentals of the sport in their youth. Even these guys, however, talk with some regret about getting older and losing the athleticism they once had. It’s reassuring to know I’m not the only one sometimes wishing I were younger.

I can skate backwards faster than forwards. I know some of you feel that way about your backhand For the other 90% here’s a backhand the pros would applaud.

What is your dream tennis court? If you could play tennis anywhere, where would it be? We found some incredibly majestic tennis courts (sadly not by actually playing on them).…