Mixed Doubles

"It was only ever meant to be a sporting partnership."

“You cannot be serious. Dean Bradley wants me to partner him? But he’s the world number 6.”“Yes, but he was number 1, remember. He’s slowing down now, he’s started playing more doubles, and he’s looking for a new partner. Apparently,...

A Tennis Lesson

"Fucked on a tennis court"

“Come and play?” Her gentle voice carried easily in the still June air, but I only opened my eyes for a moment.  “Come and play with me?” This time I turned on to my side and looked at her. “Come...

Top Spin

"Emma is assigned a new tennis coach to teach her top spin."

The cold inconsistent wind was irritating her, blowing her long brown bangs into her eyes, swirling around her bare legs, and teasingly lifting her short blue skirt. Emma cursed her uniform under her breath. It was autumn and the temperature...

First Time Tennis Fun

"First time tennis fun."

Hi my name is Luke and I'd like to tell you a story about something that happened to me at a tennis tournament during the summer a few days after my birthday.I'm a keen tennis player and a group of friends...

For Art’s Sake

"Meeting Christine felt like it was all about tennis... tuns out it was about art, and a lot more"

The story of how I met Christine still amazes me.     Who knew the adventure I’d embark upon when the phone rang that Sunday afternoon?“Is that Mark?”   The voice was female, mid-twenties I guessed, but all business.“It is.”...