The Quiet Strength of Tennis The recent U. S. Open quarterfinal match between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz has left many in awe of their physical prowess on court.
However, it's a testament to Arthur Stanwood Pier's 1903 essay in The Atlantic that we are reminded once again of the quiet strength that tennis embodies.
Pier argued that tennis "is entitled to the place of supremacy among games," and his words remain more relevant today than ever.