Senior Tennis Insiders Playback

Mike Rogers

Ranking Points Hunting

When Things Don’t Go as Planned: Life Chasing Tennis Tournaments and Ranking Points

How a six-hour drive, a backdraw match, and a few surprise points changed everything.
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2024 Men’s 65 Hardcourts

What You Do After the Ball Leaves Your Racquet Might Matter More Than the Shot Itself

Mark Vines dissected my game and exposed the habits holding me back — lessons every senior player can steal for their next match.
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Lurch Playing Tennis

Footwork for the 60+ Tennis Player: How I Stopped Lurching and Started Moving

Why smarter footwork — not faster legs — is the real senior tennis upgrade.
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Dental

How a Tooth Extraction Turned Into My Tennis Fitness Wake-Up Call

Honestly, the trouble started long before the dentist even gloved up, but after the surgery, this was the only concern I had.
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Attrition, Advil, and Age Brackets: Tales from a Senior Tennis Tournament

When the draws are small, the matches are long, and survival sometimes counts as victory.
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Playing Up, Playing Down, Playing for Keeps: How to Thrive Against Any Opponent

The secret to enjoying—and improving—your game, whether you’re the underdog, the favorite, or somewhere in between.
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Tennis

Overloaded by Tennis Tips? Escape the Tennis Advice Addiction

Why your forehand doesn’t need seven coaches and a PhD to improve.
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Tennis

Ever Get Schooled by a Guy After You Lose? I Did.

What a #2 seed taught me about senior tennis—and how I finally listened
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I’m Mike Rogers, and yes, I’ve spent more time hacking away at tennis balls than I’d care to admit. Let’s just say my knees and I have seen a few wars (most of them against my own backhand). The truth? You never really reach the finish line in this game. There’s always a new trick to learn, a serve to fix, or a point to chase—even when you swear you only came for the post-match snacks.

Expect a steady mix of practical tips and hilarious lessons, all served with a healthy dose of honesty and laughter. I spotlight wild points, friendly rivalries, and those moments when we’re all just out there hoping our shorts don’t split. My stories come from my journey—and from players who know what it’s like chasing the next win after sixty.